CN210576673U

CN210576673U - Conductive frame for charging connector and secondary lock assembly

Info

Publication number: CN210576673U
Application number: CN201921663716.4U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王进顺; 朱方跃; 尹豪迈
Original assignee: Tyco Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd; Tyco Electronics Suzhou Ltd
Current assignee: Tyco Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd; Tyco Electronics Suzhou Ltd
Priority date: 2019-09-30
Filing date: 2019-09-30
Publication date: 2020-05-19
Anticipated expiration: 2029-09-30

Abstract

The utility model relates to a conductive frame and secondary lock subassembly for charging connector. The conductive frame for the connector for charging comprises a frame body, at least one clamping piece and an output terminal; the clamping piece is arranged to be in contact connection with a signal terminal of the charging connector; the output terminal is mechanically and electrically connected with the frame body; the frame body, the clamping piece and the output terminal are integrated and are in conductive connection. The utility model provides a conductive frame and secondary lock subassembly for charging connector inlays conductive frame and establishes in the support body, and the support body is used for locking connector terminal, and conductive frame is used for transmission signal, and conductive frame has replaced printed circuit board, has reduced the spare part total number of connector, simple structure.

Description

Conductive frame for charging connector and secondary lock assembly

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a conductive frame and secondary lock subassembly for charging with connector.

Background

Connectors are common electrical connection components. As connector applications increase, more data needs to be available and more control needs to be exercised over the operation of the connector during use. A connector used in charging for an automobile structurally comprises nine connecting terminals, two power transmission connecting terminals, a grounding terminal and six signal terminals. A temperature sensor is arranged inside the connector to obtain the real-time temperature of the power transmission connecting terminal. And a resistor is also arranged in the connector. In addition, it is also necessary to collect information on the state of charge to know each electrical connection state. The sensors, components and collected information signals all need to be transmitted. In a conventional connector, a printed wiring board is provided for mounting a resistor and transmitting a signal. Due to the structural design, the production cost is increased, and the assembly is troublesome.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

One of the objectives of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, and to provide a conductive frame and a secondary lock assembly for a connector for charging, which have simple structures.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model discloses a following technical scheme realizes:

an electrically conductive frame for a connector for charging, the electrically conductive frame comprising:

a frame body;

at least one clamping piece, which is arranged to be in contact connection with a signal terminal of the charging connector;

an output terminal mechanically and electrically connected with the frame body;

the frame body, the clamping piece and the output terminal are integrated and are in conductive connection.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame body is a sheet, and the frame body has an upper surface and a lower surface.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holding pieces protrude upward from the upper surface of the frame body or protrude downward from the lower surface of the frame body.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping piece is connected to the frame body through a bending piece, and the bending piece is bent upward or downward to protrude from the frame body; one end of the bending piece is connected with the frame body, and the other end of the bending piece is connected with the clamping piece.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping piece has a clamping surface, the clamping surface is perpendicular to or forms an acute angle with the upper surface and/or the lower surface.

According to the utility model discloses an embodiment, the holding piece has at least a pair ofly, and a pair of holding piece interval sets up for common centre gripping is by the clamping part.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the clamping piece has a main body portion and a clamping portion, the clamping portion being inwardly biased with respect to the main body portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the gap between the main body portions of the pair of holding pieces is larger than the gap between the holding portions.

According to the utility model discloses an embodiment, the frame body partly centers on the holding piece sets up, output terminal forward or backward outstanding in the frame body sets up.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the output terminal is connected to an end of the frame body.

The secondary lock assembly is characterized by comprising a support body and the conductive frame for the connector for charging, the secondary lock covers all or part of the frame body, and the clamping piece is exposed out of the secondary lock.

According to the utility model discloses an embodiment, be equipped with on the support body and block the structure, block the structure and set to the tip axial butt with the signal terminal of the connector that charges.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holding pieces have at least one pair; the blocking structure is arranged between the pair of clamping pieces and is arranged in a staggered mode with the clamping pieces along the axial direction.

The utility model provides a be used for electrically conductive frame and secondary lock subassembly of connector for charging establishes electrically conductive frame inlay in the support body, and the support body is used for locking connector terminal, and electrically conductive frame is used for transmission signal, and electrically conductive frame has replaced printed circuit board, has reduced the spare part total number of connector, simple structure. The conductive frame is formed by cutting and bending a sheet, and is easy to produce and low in cost relative to a printed circuit board. The conductive frame is embedded in the bracket body by using an insert injection molding technology, and the production is easy. The conductive frame is provided with the output terminal, the switching terminal and the like which are integrated with the frame body and are spliced with the matching terminal, so that the assembly processes such as welding and the like are omitted, and the production is convenient. The clamping piece is used for clamping pins of the resistor, complex processes such as welding and the like are not needed in production and assembly, and the production and assembly are convenient. The notch of the clamping piece is provided with a guide inclined plane, so that pins of the resistor can be conveniently inserted into the clamping section. The clamping piece is provided with two common clamping pins, so that clamping is more stable, the electric connection effect can be ensured to be stable and reliable, and the electric connection effect is prevented from being influenced by vibration in the use process. The clamping parts of the clamping pieces are inwards offset relative to the main body parts, so that clamped parts can be conveniently inserted between the main body parts, the clamped parts can be conveniently moved between the main body parts to the clamping parts, and the clamping effect is stable and reliable. Set up the guide piece on the second grip block, the guide piece is "eight" word shape of falling, conveniently guides to be inserted by clamping component and arranges in between the holding piece. The frame body is arranged around the clamping piece in a half-surrounding mode, and space is saved. The conductive frame is formed by cutting and bending a sheet, and is convenient to produce and low in cost.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a charging connector according to the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of parts in the housing.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the structure of fig. 2 viewed from another angle.

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of the secondary lock assembly of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view of the secondary lock assembly viewed from another angle.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view of the structure of the conductive frame provided in the secondary lock of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic structural view of a first conductive frame according to the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of an electrical connection assembly according to the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a schematic structural view of one embodiment of the conductive frame according to the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view of the second conductive frame structure of fig. 9 viewed from another angle.

Fig. 11 is a schematic structural view of another embodiment of the conductive frame according to the present invention.

Detailed Description

As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the charging connector 200 includes a housing 201, a connection terminal, and a lead wire 202. The housing 201 is used for mounting a connection terminal and is inserted into a mating housing so that the connection terminal is inserted into the mating terminal. When the connecting terminal is plugged with the mating terminal, an electric path is formed to supply power or transmit signals. In the example shown, the connection terminals include a power connection terminal 203, a ground terminal 204, and a signal terminal 205. In this embodiment, the power transmission connection terminal 203 is one of two ground terminals 204. The number of signal terminals 205 is six. Two power connection terminals 203 and one ground terminal 204 are connected to one lead wire 202, respectively. The wires 202 extend out of the housing 201. The number and type of the connection terminals may be determined according to actual use needs, and are not limited by the above description.

The secondary lock assembly 100 is provided within the housing 201 of the connector. The secondary lock assembly 100 structurally includes a bracket body 110 and a first conductive frame 120. The holder body 110 is for being installed in a connector to lock a connection terminal of the connector, and the holder body 110 is installed in a housing of the connector to have an initial locking position and a final locking position. The bracket body 110 is switchable between an initial lock position and a final lock position. In the final lock position, the holder body 110 may lock the connection terminals of the connector within the housing of the connector. The bracket body 110 is an injection molded part. The specific shape of the holder body 110 is not limited, and may be set according to the space and structure inside the housing of the connector. Corresponding stop structures may be provided on the holder body 110 to limit axial movement of the connection terminals of the connector. The specific form of the blocking structure may be set according to the structural form of the connection terminal, and as shown in the figure, the blocking structure may be the step 211, or may be the blocking wall 212. The step 211 is fitted into the recess 206 in the axial middle of the power transmission connection terminal 203 to catch the power transmission connection terminal 203. The blocking wall 212 is disposed at a position abutting against the signal terminal 205, and blocks the signal terminal 205 from moving axially. In the preferred example shown in the drawings, the barrier wall 211 is provided between the two holding pieces 150, and is disposed offset from the holding pieces 150 in the axial direction of the signal terminal 205 so as to abut against the end of the signal terminal 205. The holder body 110 may also adopt other structures known in the art, such as a retaining clip 231 that cooperates with the housing 201 to hold the holder body 110 in place.

The bracket body 110 is provided with an installation groove 111 and an accommodation groove 112. The mounting groove 111 is used for mounting a sensor or a component (not shown), such as a temperature sensor 220. The mounting groove 111 is used to stably hold the sensor or the component on the bracket body 110. The specific structure of the mounting groove 111 can be determined according to the structure of the sensor to be mounted, and a structure for holding the sensor, such as a hook, etc., can be disposed in the mounting groove 112. In the example shown in the figures, the mounting groove 111 protrudes from the bracket body 110. The receiving groove 112 is used for receiving the adapting terminal 123 and is plugged with the mating housing, so that the adapting terminal 123 is plugged with the mating housing. The structure of the receiving groove 112 is not limited, and may be determined according to the structure of the mating housing. In the illustrated example, the receiving groove 112 protrudes from the bracket body 110.

As shown in fig. 6 to 9, the first conductive frame 120 is used to transmit electrical signals, and in the illustrated example, the first conductive frame 120 includes a first frame body 121, a first output terminal 122, and a transit terminal 123. The first output terminal 122 and the adapting terminal 123 are connected to the first frame body 121. The first frame body 121 is used for transmitting signals and connecting the first output terminal 122 and the adapting terminal 123, and the specific structure of the first frame body 121 can be determined according to the structure of the actual application. In the example shown in the figures, the first frame body 121 is sheet-like in shape. The first output terminal 122 and the adapting terminal 123 are respectively used for being plugged with the corresponding terminals, and the structure of the first output terminal and the corresponding adapting terminal can be set according to the structure of the corresponding terminals. In one example as shown, the first output terminal 122 and the through terminal 123 are both sheet-shaped. The first frame body 121 determines its shape according to a space where it is installed, and in the example shown in the drawing, the first frame body 121 extends along a curve. The first output terminal 122 and the adapting terminal 123 are both connected to the first frame body 121, and both the first frame body 121 and the first output terminal 122 extend continuously in a horizontal direction for a selected length. The adaptor terminal 123 extends in a vertical direction and protrudes upward from the first frame body 121. Preferably, the relay terminal 123 extends upward perpendicular to the first frame body 121. In the preferred example shown in the figures, the first output terminal 122 and the adapting terminal 123 are connected with the first frame body 121 as a single piece, and are cut and bent from the same sheet.

The number of the first conductive frames 120 may be determined according to the requirements of use. The first conductive frame 120 may also be provided with a plurality of groups, each group being provided in two, forming a pair. The structures and dimensions of the respective first conductive frames 120 may be identical or may be different. In the example shown, two sets of two first conductive frames 120 are provided.

The first frame body 121 is embedded in the bracket body 110, and the bracket body 110 covers the first frame body 121. As can be understood by those skilled in the art, the first frame body 121 is embedded in the bracket body 110, and may be partially embedded or fully embedded. The first output terminal 122 and the adapting terminal 123 extend out of the bracket body 110, and are exposed for a sufficient length for plugging. The adapting terminal 123 extends into the receiving groove 112 for being plugged with a mating terminal.

The secondary lock assembly 100 of the present invention further includes an electrical connection assembly 130. The electrical connection assembly 130 includes a pair of conductive frames 131 and a resistor 140. The resistor 140 includes a resistor body 141 and two leads 142, and the two leads 142 are connected to the resistor body 141 and protrude from the resistor body 141. Each of the conductive frames 131 includes a frame body 132 and a clamping member 133, and the clamping member 133 is connected to the frame body 132 and is conductive. The frame body 132 is used for transmitting electrical signals. The shape and structure of the frame body 132 may be determined according to an actual use place. The two frame bodies 132 may or may not have the same structure. In the example shown, one of the frame bodies 132 is generally U-shaped and the other is generally "i" -shaped. The frame body 132 is a thin plate, and the thickness of the thin plate can meet the use requirement. The frame body 132 has an upper surface 1321 and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface 1321.

Each of the clamping members 133 includes at least one first clamping piece 134, and the first clamping piece 134 is provided with a notch 135. The notch 135 includes an opening section 136 and a clamping section 137 from top to bottom in sequence, the first clamping piece 134 is provided with a guiding inclined plane 138 at the opening section 136, and the guiding inclined plane 138 extends from the end of the first clamping piece 134 to the clamping section 137. The opening section 136 is larger than the clamping section 137, so that the pin 142 can enter the clamping section 137 from the opening section 136 and be clamped by the clamping section 137.

Each clamping member 133 includes two first clamping pieces 134, and the two first clamping pieces 134 are spaced apart from each other. The two first clamping pieces 134 are connected through a connecting piece 139, and the two first clamping pieces 134 and the connecting piece 139 are connected into a U-shaped structure. The connecting piece 139 and the two first clamping pieces 134 are an integrated piece and are formed by cutting and bending a sheet. The connecting piece 139 is connected to the frame body 132. In the illustrated example, the connecting piece 139, the two first clamping pieces 134 and the frame body 132 are a single piece, and are cut and bent from the same sheet.

Each pin 142 of the resistor 140 is held and electrically connected by two pieces of the first holding pieces 134. The two frame bodies 132 are connected in series with a resistor 140.

In the example of one of the conductive frames 131 shown in fig. 9 and 10, a clamping piece 150 is further connected to one of the frame bodies 132. The clamping piece 150 protrudes upward from the upper surface 1321 of the frame body 132 or downward from the lower surface of the frame body. The clamping piece 150 may be directly connected to the frame body 132, or may be connected to the frame body 132 through other structures. In the example shown in the figure, the clamping piece 150 is connected to the frame body 132 through a bending piece 154, and one end of the bending piece 154 is connected to the frame body 132 and bends downward to protrude from the lower surface of the second frame body. The clamping pieces 150 are connected to the ends of the bent pieces 154 and protrude downward from the lower surface of the frame body 132. Each of the clamping pieces 150 has a body portion 151 and a clamping portion 152, and the body portion 151 is connected to the clamping portion 152. The clip portion 152 is biased inwardly with respect to the body portion 151. The clamping piece 150 has a clamping surface 153, the clamping surface 153 is perpendicular to the lower surface, and the clamping surface 153 is used for contacting with a clamped component. In the example shown in the figure, a pair of the clamping pieces 150 is provided, and the pair of clamping pieces 150 is provided at an interval for clamping the clamped member together. The body portion 151 of each clamping piece 150 is connected with the bending piece 154. The clamping portions 152 are inwardly offset with respect to the body portions 151 so that the gap between the two body portions 151 is greater than the gap between the two clamping portions 152.

In this embodiment, the conductive frame 131 further includes an output terminal 155. The frame body 132 is connected to the output terminal 155. The frame body 132 is disposed to surround the holding piece 150 in half, and the half-surrounding means to surround the holding piece from two or three directions in whole or in part. The output terminal 155 protrudes forward or backward from the frame body 132. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the output terminal 155 is connected to an end of the frame body 132.

In another embodiment of the conductive frame 131 as shown in fig. 11, one of the frame bodies 132 is connected with a clamping member 133 and a second clamping piece 160. The second clamping piece 160 protrudes upward from the upper surface 1321 of the frame body 132 or downward from the lower surface of the frame body 132. The second clamping piece 160 may be directly connected to the frame body 132, or may be connected to the frame body 132 through another structure. In the example shown in the figure, the second clamping piece 160 is directly connected with the frame body 132, and the second clamping piece 160 is connected with the end of the frame body 132 and protrudes downwards from the lower surface of the second frame body. Each of the second clamping pieces 160 has a body portion 161 and a clamping portion 162, and the body portion 161 is connected to the clamping portion 162. The gripping portion 162 is biased inwardly with respect to the body portion 161. The second clamping piece 160 has a clamping surface 163, and the clamping surface 163 is perpendicular to the lower surface. In the example shown in the figure, a pair of the second clamping pieces 160 is connected to the frame body 132, and the pair of the second clamping pieces 160 is disposed at intervals for clamping the clamped member together. The gripping portions 162 are inwardly offset relative to the body portions 161 so that the gap between the two body portions 161 is greater than the gap between the two gripping portions 162.

The second clamping piece 160 is further connected with a guide piece 165, and the guide piece 165 protrudes upward or downward from the second clamping piece 160. The guide pieces 165 of the pair of second holding pieces 160 are arranged in an inverted "v" shape from bottom to top. The guide plate 165 is formed in an inverted "eight" shape, so that the upper opening is large and the lower gap is small. The provision of the guide piece 165 helps guide the member held by the second holding piece 160 to move between the holding portions 162.

In the above embodiment, the first conductive frame 120, the conductive frame 131 and the second clamping piece 160 may be cut and bent from the same sheet, and then the three are injection molded in the bracket body 110 by insert injection molding. After the injection molding is completed, a plurality of first conductive frames 120 and conductive frames 131 are punched and disconnected by adopting a punching technology, so that short circuit is avoided. After punching, a plurality of punching holes are formed in the holder body 110.

The utility model provides a secondary lock subassembly 100 can be used to in the connector that charges, and support body 110 is used for locking connector terminal, and each electrically conductive frame is used for transmitting the signal of telecommunication of the running state of the transmission of electricity connecting terminal 203, the ground terminal 204 of gathering, ground terminal 204.

The above description is only for the preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention, and any modification, equivalent replacement or improvement within the spirit of the present invention is encompassed by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrically conductive frame for a connector for charging, the electrically conductive frame comprising:

a frame body;

an output terminal mechanically and electrically connected with the frame body;

2. The conductive frame for a connector for charging as set forth in claim 1, wherein said frame body is in the form of a sheet, said frame body having an upper surface and a lower surface.

3. The conductive frame for a connector for charging as set forth in claim 2, wherein the clamping piece protrudes upward from the upper surface of the frame body or downward from the lower surface of the frame body.

4. The conductive frame for a connector for charging as set forth in claim 3, wherein the clamping piece is connected to the frame body by a bent piece which is bent upward or downward to protrude from the frame body; one end of the bending piece is connected with the frame body, and the other end of the bending piece is connected with the clamping piece.

5. The conductive frame for a connector for charging according to claim 2, wherein the clamping piece has a clamping face perpendicular to or at an acute angle with the upper surface and/or the lower surface.

6. The conductive frame for a connector for charging as set forth in claim 1, wherein said pair of holding pieces is at least one pair, and a pair of holding pieces are provided at intervals for holding the held member in common.

7. The conductive frame for a connector for charging as set forth in claim 6, wherein said clamping piece has a main body portion and a clamping portion, said clamping portion being biased inwardly with respect to said main body portion.

8. The conductive frame for a connector for charging according to claim 7, wherein a gap of the body portions of the pair of clamping pieces is larger than a gap of the clamping portions.

9. The conductive frame for a connector for charging according to claim 1, wherein the frame body is disposed halfway around the clamping piece, and the output terminal is disposed protruding forward or backward from the frame body.

10. The conductive frame for a connector for charging according to claim 1 or 9, wherein the output terminal is connected to an end of the frame body.

11. The secondary lock assembly, characterized in that, including the support body and the conductive frame for connector for charging of any claim from 1 to 10, the secondary lock wraps all or part of the frame body, the holding piece exposes to the secondary lock.

12. A secondary lock assembly according to claim 11 wherein the carrier body is provided with a blocking formation arranged to axially abut an end of a signal terminal of a charging connector.

13. The secondary lock assembly of claim 12, wherein at least one pair of said clamp tabs; the blocking structure is arranged between the pair of clamping pieces and is arranged in a staggered mode with the clamping pieces along the axial direction.