CN219477116U - Plug-in assembly and electric bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a plug-in assembly and an electric bicycle. The plug assembly comprises a first plug connector and a second plug connector; the first plug connector comprises a first base, a first terminal and a first guide structure, wherein the first terminal and the first guide structure are arranged on the first base, and the first guide structure is higher than the first terminal; the second plug connector comprises a second base, a second terminal and a second guide structure, wherein the second terminal and the second guide structure are arranged on the second base, and the second guide structure is matched with the first guide structure so as to guide the second terminal and the first terminal to be mutually plugged. The plug-in assembly provided by the utility model can effectively prevent the first terminal and the second terminal from being damaged in the plug-in process, and improves the reliability of the plug-in assembly.

Description

Plug-in assembly and electric bicycle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic devices, in particular to a plug-in assembly and an electric bicycle.

Background

An electronic connector is a commonly used electronic device in production or life, and mostly comprises a male end and a female end, and the two active devices or devices of which the equipment is connected with the active devices are connected through the adaptation of the male end and the female end, so that the electronic connector is used for transmitting current or various signals.

With the popularization of electric bicycles such as electric bicycles and moped, batteries are generally used as a uniform power source, and the replacement of the batteries can be realized. In the prior art, the connection between the battery and the electric bicycle is usually realized through a plug-in device, but frequent battery replacement easily causes that plug-in terminals in the plug-in device are collided or damaged, which affects the use of the battery.

Disclosure of Invention

The utility model aims to provide a novel technical scheme of a plug-in assembly and an electric bicycle, so as to solve the technical problem that a plug-in terminal is easy to damage.

According to a first aspect of the present utility model there is provided a plug assembly comprising:

the first plug connector comprises a first base, a first terminal and a first guide structure, wherein the first terminal and the first guide structure are arranged on the first base, and the first guide structure is higher than the first terminal;

the second plug connector comprises a second base, a second terminal and a second guide structure, wherein the second terminal and the second guide structure are arranged on the second base, and the second guide structure is matched with the first guide structure so as to guide the second terminal to be mutually inserted with the first terminal.

Optionally, the first connector further includes a third guiding structure disposed on the first base, and the third guiding structure is disposed at a position far away from the first terminal relative to the first guiding structure, and the second connector further includes a fourth guiding structure disposed on the second base;

the fourth guiding structure is matched with the third guiding structure so as to guide the second terminal and the first terminal to be mutually inserted.

Optionally, the first guiding structure is a guiding protrusion, and the guiding protrusion is disposed on a peripheral side of the first terminal;

the second guide structure is a guide groove, and the guide groove is arranged on the periphery side of the second terminal and corresponds to the position of the guide protrusion.

Optionally, the first plug connector further includes a first sealing ring, where the first sealing ring is disposed on the outer side of the first terminal and is integrally formed with the first guiding structure.

Optionally, the first terminals are provided with a plurality of first terminals, the lengths of the plurality of first terminals are different, and the number and the lengths of the second terminals are respectively matched with the first terminals.

Optionally, the first terminal includes at least a first signal terminal and a first power terminal, and the second terminal includes at least a second signal terminal and a second power terminal;

the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are used for transmitting signals, and the first power terminal and the second power terminal are used for supplying power.

Optionally, the first plug connector further includes an elastic element, where the elastic element is disposed between the first base and the first guiding structure, so that the first guiding structure is flexibly connected to the first base.

Optionally, a clearance is provided between the peripheral side of the first guiding structure and the first base, so that the first guiding structure can move relatively relative to the first base.

Optionally, the first plug connector further includes a magnetic structure, and the magnetic structure is disposed on the first base;

the second plug connector further comprises an iron block, wherein the iron block is arranged on the second base and corresponds to the first base.

According to a second aspect of the present utility model, there is provided an electric bicycle comprising a frame, a battery and the plug assembly of the first aspect, the battery being mounted on the frame via the plug assembly.

The plug assembly provided by the utility model comprises the first plug connector and the second plug connector, and the first guide structure is arranged on the first base of the first plug connector, and the second guide structure is arranged on the second base of the second plug connector, so that the first plug connector and the second plug connector can be plugged through the first terminal and the second terminal.

The first guide structure is higher than the first terminal, so that the pilot is realized to the sequence of the opposite insertion in the opposite insertion process, the problem that the first terminal and the second terminal are damaged by collision in the opposite insertion process is effectively prevented, and the reliability of the opposite insertion assembly is improved.

Other features of the present utility model and its advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the utility model, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an opposite-plug assembly according to the present utility model.

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of a first pair of inserts provided by the present utility model.

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of a second pair of inserts provided by the present utility model.

Fig. 6 is an exploded view of fig. 5.

Reference numerals illustrate:

1. a first plug member; 11. a first base; 12. a first terminal; 13. a first guide structure; 14. a third guide structure; 15. a first seal ring; 16. an elastic member; 2. a second plug member; 21. a second base; 22. a second terminal; 23. a second guide structure; 24. a fourth guide structure; 25. a second seal ring; a. a clearance gap.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model unless it is specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the utility model, its application, or uses.

Techniques and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but should be considered part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further discussion thereof is necessary in subsequent figures.

As shown in fig. 1 to 6, the present utility model provides a plug assembly, comprising: a first connector 1, wherein the first connector 1 comprises a first base 11, a first terminal 12 and a first guiding structure 13, the first terminal 12 and the first guiding structure 13 are both arranged on the first base 11, and the first guiding structure 13 is higher than the first terminal 12; the second plug connector 2, the second plug connector 2 includes a second base 21, a second terminal 22 and a second guiding structure 23, the second terminal 22 and the second guiding structure 23 are both disposed on the second base 21, and the second guiding structure 23 is matched with the first guiding structure 13 so as to guide the second terminal 22 and the first terminal 12 to be mutually plugged.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the plug assembly includes the first plug connector 1 and the second plug connector 2, and the first plug connector 1 and the second plug connector 2 can be plugged by mutually plugging the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 to achieve connection of signals or power sources. The first base 11 and the second base 21 are supporting bodies of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2, that is, the first terminal 12 and the first guiding structure 13 are disposed on the first base 11, and the second terminal 22 and the second guiding structure 23 are disposed on the second base 21. While the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 may be provided with a plurality of numbers or categories, respectively, for the specific function of the jack assembly, the present utility model is not limited thereto. The first plug 1 and the second plug 2 may be male and female ends of the plug assembly, respectively.

The shapes and the arrangement positions of the first guide structure 13 and the second guide structure 23 are matched and correspond to each other so as to guide the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 to be inserted, and the convenience of inserting is improved. While the specific forms and numbers of the first guide structures 13 and the second guide structures 23 may be designed according to actual requirements, for example, the first guide structures 13 may be configured as a plurality of guide posts arranged around the circumference of the first terminal 12, and the second guide structures 23 may be configured as guide holes arranged around the circumference of the second terminal 22 and matched with the positions and numbers of the guide posts, which is not limited in the present utility model.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first guide structure 13 and the second guide structure 23 may be disposed in the vicinity of the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22, respectively, and the size of the first guide structure 13 is made higher than the size of the first terminal 12, that is, the height of the portion of the first guide structure 13 protruding on the first base 11 is made higher than the height of the portion of the first terminal 12 protruding on the first base 11. In practical application, when the first guiding structure 13 is higher than the first terminal 12, in the process of inserting the first plug connector 1 and the second plug connector 2, the first guiding structure 13 and the second guiding structure 23 are contacted first to realize guiding function, and then the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 are contacted again to realize inserting connection function, namely, the guiding and reinserting sequential flow is realized, so that the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 are inserted more accurately, the first terminal 12 or the second terminal 22 can be prevented from being broken during the inserting process, and the reliability of the whole plug assembly is improved.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 2 to 6, the first connector 1 further includes a third guiding structure 14 disposed on the first base 11, and the third guiding structure 14 is disposed at a position away from the first terminal 12 relative to the first guiding structure 13, and the second connector 2 further includes a fourth guiding structure 24 disposed on the second base 21; the fourth guide structure 24 mates with the third guide structure 14 to guide the second terminal 22 into mating engagement with the first terminal 12.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first base 11 of the first connector 1 may further be provided with the third guiding structure 14, and correspondingly, the second base 21 of the second connector 2 may also be provided with the fourth guiding structure 24, so as to further improve the accuracy of the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 in the plugging process of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2. The third guiding structure 14 may be integrally formed with the first base 11, and the fourth guiding structure 24 may be integrally formed with the second base 21, so that on one hand, the stability of the guiding structure is improved, and on the other hand, the assembling steps and the number of assembling parts may be simplified, and the production cost may be reduced. In the present embodiment, the third guiding structure 14 is far away from the first terminal 12 relative to the first guiding structure 13, so that the third guiding structure 14 and the first guiding structure 13 are prevented from interfering with each other during the plugging process.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 2 to 6, the first guide structure 13 is a guide projection provided on the peripheral side of the first terminal 12; the second guide structure 23 is a guide groove provided on the peripheral side of the second terminal 22 and corresponding to the position of the guide protrusion.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first guiding structure 13 is a guiding protrusion, and the second guiding structure 23 is a guiding groove that can be matched with the guiding protrusion. The protruding structure and the groove structure are simple in structure on one hand, convenient to process and manufacture, and good in guiding function on the other hand. In practical applications, the shapes of the first guide structure 13 and the second guide structure 23 may be set according to practical requirements, for example, the first guide structure 13 may be set to a fence shape disposed around the first terminal 12 and open on one side, so that the assembly is convenient when the plug assembly is applied to practical assembly. For example, in an electric bicycle, the first plug connector 1 can be fixed on a frame, the second plug connector 2 can be fixed on a power supply, and when the power supply is detached or installed, the first guide structure 13 with one side open can realize convenient installation of the power supply, so that the assembly is prevented from being influenced when the first guide structure 13 is too high.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 3, the first connector 1 further includes a first sealing ring 15, where the first sealing ring 15 is disposed on the outer side of the first terminal 12 and is integrally formed with the first guiding structure 13.

In particular, in practical applications, the service environment of the plugging assembly is diversified, for example, in some humid environments, rain environments, etc., the plugging portion of the plugging assembly, i.e., the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22, needs to be waterproof sealed, so as to improve the safety and functional reliability of the plugging assembly.

In this embodiment, the first sealing ring 15 is disposed around the first terminal 12, so that after the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are inserted into each other, the first sealing ring 15 can seal the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22, thereby playing roles in waterproof, dampproof, and the like. In addition, the second connector 2 may further be provided with a second sealing ring 25 on the peripheral side of the second terminal 22, as shown in fig. 6, so as to further improve the waterproof performance of the connector structure.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first sealing ring 15 and the first guiding structure 13 are integrally formed, that is, the first sealing ring 15 and the first guiding structure 13 may be integrally injection molded, so that the connection between the first sealing ring 15 and the first guiding structure 13 is more firm, which has a firmer combination manner than that of being adhered to the second base 21 by glue, and further improves the waterproof performance.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 2 to 4, the first terminals 12 are provided in plural, the lengths of the plural first terminals 12 are different, and the number and the length of the second terminals 22 are respectively matched with the first terminals 12.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first terminals 12 are plural, and the corresponding second terminals 22 are plural, and in this structure, when the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are connected to the second terminals 22 through the first terminals 12, mutual collision between the different terminals is liable to occur, resulting in occurrence of a short-circuit condition caused by mutual collision between adjacent or similar first terminals 12 and second terminals 22. In the utility model, the lengths of the first terminals 12 are respectively set to be different lengths, and the lengths of the second terminals 22 are matched with the corresponding first terminals 12, so that in the opposite insertion process, the signal connection sequence is ensured, the occurrence of short circuit is avoided, and the reliability of the insertion assembly is improved.

Optionally, the first terminal 12 includes at least a first signal terminal and a first power terminal, and the second terminal 22 includes at least a second signal terminal and a second power terminal; the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are used for transmitting signals, and the first power terminal and the second power terminal are used for supplying power.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal may be respectively provided with a plurality of, for example, two or three, according to actual requirements, for transmitting specific signals. For example, in one embodiment, the first signal terminals are provided with two kinds, one being a detection terminal for charge/discharge connection confirmation and the other being a communication terminal, and the two kinds of signal terminals may be provided in plurality according to actual demands. In addition, the first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal can be respectively provided with 1 power supply terminal and used for communicating power supply signals to realize the power supply function of the target device. In the above terminal type, the height of the first power terminal may be set higher than the height of the first signal terminal, and the height of the detection terminal may be set higher than the height of the communication terminal, so as to meet the actual plugging requirement.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 3, the first connector 1 further includes an elastic member 16, where the elastic member 16 is disposed between the first base 11 and the first guiding structure 13, so that the first guiding structure 13 is flexibly connected to the first base 11.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, an elastic member 16, such as a spring, may be provided on the first base 11. The first guide structure 13 is flexibly connected to the first base 11 through the elastic piece 16 by fixing the first guide structure on the second base 21, so that the purpose of up-and-down floating installation can be realized in the opposite inserting process of the first plug connector 1 and the second plug connector 2, and the accuracy requirement of opposite insertion is further reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to achieve the soft connection between the first guiding structure 13 and the first base 11, a mounting post may be disposed on the first base 11, a spring is sleeved on the mounting post to fix the spring, and a portion protruding outwards may be disposed at a position of the side wall of the first guiding structure 13 corresponding to the mounting post, so that the spring is inserted into the side wall of the first guiding structure 13, and reliability of the soft connection between the first guiding structure 13 and the first base 11 is improved. In addition, according to the actual number of the springs, the number of the mounting posts and the protruding portions on the side wall of the first guiding structure 13 may be provided in a plurality of positions, as shown in fig. 2, which is a schematic view of two springs.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 4, a movable gap a is provided between the peripheral side of the first guide structure 13 and the first base 11, so that the first guide structure 13 can move relatively with respect to the first base 11.

In particular, in practical applications, the plugging of the first and second pairs of inserts requires a high precision in the position requirements. In this embodiment, the first guiding structure 13 is movably disposed on the first base 11, and a movable gap a is left between the peripheral side of the first guiding structure 13 and the first base 11, so that in the process of inserting the first plug connector 1 and the second plug connector 2, the first guiding structure 13 can swing towards the peripheral side of the first base 11, thereby realizing the purpose of left and right floating installation, and reducing the accuracy requirement for insertion.

Optionally, the first connector 1 further includes a magnetic structure, where the magnetic structure is disposed on the first base 11; the second plug connector 2 further comprises an iron block, and the iron block is arranged on the second base 21 and at a position corresponding to the first base 11.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first base 11 and the second base 21 are respectively provided with the magnetic structure and the iron block that can attract each other, so that the first connector 1 can absorb the second connector 2 in the process of approaching the first connector 1 to the second connector 2, and the magnetic structure and the iron block are respectively provided at the corresponding positions on the first base 11 and the second base 21, for example, the magnetic structure is provided near the first guiding structure 13, and the iron block is provided near the second guiding structure 23, so that the first guiding structure 13 is matched with the second guiding structure 23 in the process of approaching the first pair of connectors to the second pair of connectors, thereby improving the convenience of the insertion.

According to a second aspect of the present utility model there is provided an electric bicycle comprising a frame, a battery and a plug assembly as described in any of the embodiments above, with reference to figures 1 to 6.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the docking assembly may be applied to an electric bicycle having a frame and a detachable battery. For example, the first plug-in connector 1 is fixed on the frame of the electric bicycle, the second plug-in connector is fixed on one end of the battery, and if the battery needs to be mounted on the frame, the battery can be mounted and electrically connected with the driving system of the electric bicycle through the butt joint of the first plug-in connector 1 and the second plug-in connector 2, so as to supply power to the electric bicycle.

The first guide structure 13 of the opposite-plug assembly provided by the utility model is higher than the first terminal 12, so that the sequence of leading to opposite-plug is realized in the opposite-plug process, the problem that the first terminal 12 and the second terminal 22 are damaged by collision in the opposite-plug process is effectively prevented, the reliability of the opposite-plug assembly is improved, and the reliability of electric connection of the electric bicycle is further improved.

The foregoing embodiments mainly describe differences among the embodiments, and the different optimization features among the embodiments may be combined to form a better embodiment as long as they are not contradictory, so that detailed descriptions are omitted here in view of brevity of line text

While certain specific embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail by way of example, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A plug assembly, comprising:

the first plug connector comprises a first base, a first terminal and a first guide structure, wherein the first terminal and the first guide structure are arranged on the first base, and the first guide structure is higher than the first terminal;

the second plug connector comprises a second base, a second terminal and a second guide structure, wherein the second terminal and the second guide structure are arranged on the second base, and the second guide structure is matched with the first guide structure so as to guide the second terminal to be mutually inserted with the first terminal.

2. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the first connector further comprises a third guide structure disposed on the first base, and wherein the third guide structure is disposed at a position relative to the first guide structure that is remote from the first terminal, and wherein the second connector further comprises a fourth guide structure disposed on the second base;

the fourth guiding structure is matched with the third guiding structure so as to guide the second terminal and the first terminal to be mutually inserted.

3. The plug assembly of claim 1, wherein the first guide structure is a guide projection disposed on a peripheral side of the first terminal;

the second guide structure is a guide groove, and the guide groove is arranged on the periphery side of the second terminal and corresponds to the position of the guide protrusion.

4. The plug assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plug further comprises a first seal ring disposed outside of the first terminal and integrally formed with the first guide structure.

5. The plug assembly of claim 1, wherein a plurality of the first terminals are provided, the lengths of the plurality of the first terminals are different, and the number and the length of the second terminals are respectively matched with the first terminals.

6. The plug assembly of claim 5, wherein the first terminal comprises at least a first signal terminal and a first power terminal, and the second terminal comprises at least a second signal terminal and a second power terminal;

the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are used for transmitting signals, and the first power terminal and the second power terminal are used for supplying power.

7. The plug assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plug further comprises an elastic member disposed between the first base and the first guide structure for flexibly connecting the first guide structure to the first base.

8. The plug assembly of claim 7, wherein a clearance gap is provided between a peripheral side of the first guide structure and the first base to enable relative movement of the first guide structure with respect to the first base.

9. The plug assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plug further comprises a magnetic structure disposed on the first base;

the second plug connector further comprises an iron block, wherein the iron block is arranged on the second base and corresponds to the first base.

10. An electric bicycle comprising a frame, a battery and the plug assembly of any one of claims 1-9, the battery being mounted to the frame by the plug assembly.