CN219998640U - Electrical connection assembly, connector and connector assembly - Google Patents
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Abstract
The utility model discloses an electrical connection assembly, a connector and a connector assembly. The electrical connection assembly includes: a terminal having a crimp end for crimping onto an end of the cable; a heat conductive member fixed to the crimp end of the terminal and in direct contact with the terminal; and a temperature sensor provided in the heat conductive member and in direct contact with the heat conductive member. The heat conductive member is configured to transfer heat generated from the terminal to the temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the terminal. In the utility model, the temperature sensor is arranged on the crimping end of the terminal, which is electrically connected with the cable, so that the heat transfer distance between the temperature sensor and the terminal is shortened, the temperature response speed is improved, the temperature change of the connector can be monitored in real time, and the use safety of the connector in the working process is ensured.
Description
Technical Field
The present utility model relates to an electrical connection assembly, a connector including the electrical connection assembly, and a connector assembly including the connector.
Background
With the development of new energy and battery technology, the connector needs to bear larger and larger current, and accordingly, worry and importance are given to the safety problem of the connector and even the system, more and more applications need to monitor the temperature change of the connector, and the response speed is required to be high, so that the temperature abnormality of the connector can be monitored in real time, and the safety of the system is ensured.
In the prior art, in order to monitor the temperature change of the connector, a temperature sensor is generally installed in a plastic housing of the connector and is in contact with a terminal portion through a heat conducting pad to transfer heat, and the heat transfer inevitably has a large degree of leakage and delay due to the fact that the temperature sensor is far away from the terminal of a heating source, so that the temperature response speed is slow, and the temperature change of the connector cannot be monitored in real time.
Disclosure of Invention
The present utility model is directed to solving at least one of the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages of the prior art.
According to one aspect of the present utility model, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a terminal having a crimp end for crimping onto an end of the cable; a heat conductive member fixed to the crimp end of the terminal and in direct contact with the terminal; and a temperature sensor provided in the heat conductive member and in direct contact with the heat conductive member. The heat conductive member is configured to transfer heat generated from the terminal to the temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the terminal.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal is a stamped or machined terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connection assembly further comprises a cable, the crimped end of the terminal being crimped onto an end of the cable.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal further comprises a counter-end axially opposite the crimp end, the counter-end being adapted for counter-connection with a counter-terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal is a male terminal, and the mating end is in a column shape and is used for mating connection with a female mating terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal is a female terminal, and the mating end is cylindrical for mating connection with a male mating terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the heat conductive member is a separate member formed separately from the terminal, and the heat conductive member is sleeved on the crimping end of the terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the heat conductive member is an injection molded member directly injection molded on the crimp end of the terminal such that the terminal and the heat conductive member are integrated.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a mounting hole is formed on the heat conductive member, a temperature detecting member of the temperature sensor is inserted into the mounting hole of the heat conductive member, and a lead wire of the temperature sensor extends from the heat conductive member.
According to another aspect of the present utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the device comprises a shell and the electric connection assembly, wherein the electric connection assembly is inserted in the shell.
According to another aspect of the present utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the connector and the counter connector. The mating connector mates with the connector.
In the foregoing exemplary embodiments according to the present utility model, the temperature sensor is provided to the crimp end of the terminal electrically connected to the cable, which shortens the heat transfer distance between the temperature sensor and the terminal, improves the temperature response speed, thereby enabling real-time monitoring of the temperature change of the connector, and ensures the use safety during the operation of the connector.
Other objects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent from the following description of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, which provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model.
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FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical connection assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 2 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;
FIG. 3 illustrates a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electrical connection assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;
FIG. 4 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;
fig. 5 shows an assembled schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.
Detailed Description
The technical scheme of the utility model is further specifically described below through examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. The following description of embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the general inventive concept and should not be taken as limiting the utility model.
Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It may be evident, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in the drawings in order to simplify the drawings.
According to one general technical concept of the present utility model, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a terminal having a crimp end for crimping onto an end of the cable; a heat conductive member fixed to the crimp end of the terminal and in direct contact with the terminal; and a temperature sensor provided in the heat conductive member and in direct contact with the heat conductive member. The heat conductive member is configured to transfer heat generated from the terminal to the temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the terminal.
According to another general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the device comprises a shell and the electric connection assembly, wherein the electric connection assembly is inserted in the shell.
According to another general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the connector and the counter connector. The mating connector mates with the connector.
Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical connection assembly 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 2 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection assembly 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 3 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electrical connection assembly 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.
As shown in fig. 1-3, in one exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, an electrical connection assembly is disclosed. The electric connection assembly mainly comprises: a terminal 2, a heat conducting member 3, and a temperature sensor 4. The terminal 2 has a crimp end 21 for crimping onto the end 11 of the cable 1. The heat conductive member 3 is fixed to the crimp end 21 of the terminal 2 and is in direct contact with the terminal 2. The temperature sensor 4 is provided in the heat conductive member 3 and is in direct contact with the heat conductive member 3. The heat conductive member 3 is used to transfer heat generated by the terminal 2 to the temperature sensor 4, and the temperature sensor 4 is used to detect the temperature of the terminal 2.
In the illustrated embodiment, the heat generation is high here due to the high contact resistance between the crimp end 21 of the terminal 2 and the one end 11 of the cable 1. The present utility model fixes the temperature sensor 4 to the crimp end 21 of the terminal 2, which generates high heat, so that the temperature change of the terminal 2 can be detected more quickly.
As shown in fig. 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 may be a stamped terminal. In this way, manufacturing costs can be reduced. However, the utility model is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and for example, the terminal 2 may be a machined terminal.
As shown in fig. 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly further includes a cable 1, with the crimp end 21 of the terminal 2 crimped onto the end 11 of the cable 1.
As shown in fig. 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 further includes a counter-end 22 axially opposite the crimp end 21. The mating end 22 of the terminal 2 is for mating connection with a mating terminal (not shown).
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 is a male terminal, and the mating end 22 is columnar for mating connection with a female mating terminal.
However, the present utility model is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and for example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal 2 is a female-type terminal, and the mating end 22 is cylindrical for mating connection with a male-type mating terminal.
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the heat conductive member 3 is a separate member formed separately from the terminal 2, and the heat conductive member 3 is fitted over the crimp end 21 of the terminal 2.
However, the present utility model is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and for example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the heat conductive member 3 may be an injection molded member directly injection molded on the crimp end 21 of the terminal 2 such that the terminal 2 and the heat conductive member 3 are integrated.
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting hole 31 is formed on the heat conductive member 3, and a temperature detecting member 40 of the temperature sensor 4 is inserted into the mounting hole 31 of the heat conductive member 3, and a lead wire 41 of the temperature sensor 4 extends from the heat conductive member 3.
FIG. 4 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 5 shows an assembled schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1 to 5, a connector is also disclosed. The connector mainly comprises: a housing 5 and an electrical connection assembly 10. The electrical connection assembly 10 is inserted in the housing 5.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1-5, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly mainly comprises: the connector shown in fig. 4-5 and a mating connector (not shown) that mates with the connector.
The present utility model relates to industrial heavy current heavy load connectors, and develops a new temperature monitoring solution comprising fixing a temperature sensor 4 to the crimped end 21 of the connecting wire of a terminal 2 by means of a thermally conductive piece 3 made of silicone. Therefore, the utility model can rapidly collect the heat data generated by large current in the working process of the terminal on the temperature sensor, thereby achieving the purpose of monitoring the temperature of the connector and ensuring the use safety in the working process of the connector.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and that modifications may be made to the embodiments described in various embodiments without structural or conceptual aspects and that these variations may be resorted to without departing from the scope of the utility model.
Although the present utility model has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the examples disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the utility model.
Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.
It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and that the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element numbers of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model.
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1. An electrical connection assembly, comprising:
a terminal (2) having a crimp end (21) for crimping onto an end (11) of the cable (1);
a heat conductive member (3) fixed to a crimp end (21) of the terminal (2) and in direct contact with the terminal (2); and
a temperature sensor (4) provided in the heat conductive member (3) and in direct contact with the heat conductive member (3),
the heat conducting member (3) is used for transferring heat generated by the terminal (2) to the temperature sensor (4), and the temperature sensor (4) is used for detecting the temperature of the terminal (2).
2. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1, wherein: the terminal (2) is a press-formed terminal or a machined terminal.
3. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1, further comprising:
a cable (1), the crimp end (21) of the terminal (2) being crimped onto one end (11) of the cable (1).
4. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1, wherein:
the terminal (2) further comprises a counter-end (22) axially opposite to the crimping end (21), the counter-end (22) being adapted for counter-connection with a counter-terminal.
5. The electrical connection assembly of claim 4, wherein:
the terminal (2) is a male terminal, and the mating end (22) is columnar and is used for being mated and connected with the female mating terminal.
6. The electrical connection assembly of claim 4, wherein:
the terminal (2) is a female terminal, and the mating end (22) is cylindrical and is used for being mated and connected with the male mating terminal.
7. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1, wherein:
the heat conducting member (3) is a separate member formed separately from the terminal (2), and the heat conducting member (3) is fitted over the crimp end (21) of the terminal (2).
8. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1, wherein:
the heat conducting member (3) is an injection molded member directly injection molded on the crimping end (21) of the terminal (2), so that the terminal (2) and the heat conducting member (3) are integrated.
9. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1, wherein:
a mounting hole (31) is formed in the heat conducting member (3), a temperature detecting member (40) of the temperature sensor (4) is inserted into the mounting hole (31) of the heat conducting member (3), and a lead wire (41) of the temperature sensor (4) extends from the heat conducting member (3).
10. A connector, comprising:
a housing (5); and
the electrical connection assembly (10) of any one of claims 1-9, being inserted in the housing (5).
11. A connector assembly, comprising:
the connector of claim 10; and
and the mating connector is mated with the connector.
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