KR20230145632A - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a body 100 in which a first terminal insertion hole 112 and a second terminal insertion hole 116 penetrating in a first direction are formed side by side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; A first terminal 210 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, the first terminal of the first terminal 210 A first wire 220 connected to the other side in one direction and disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 in the first direction, and the first terminal 210, the second terminal A first terminal wire assembly 200 that is coupled to one wire 220 and the body 100 and includes a first housing 230 that limits the direction in which the end of the first wire 220 extends; and a second terminal 310 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112, of the second terminal 310. A second wire 320 connected to the other side in the first direction and the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the second terminal 310 disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the first direction, It includes a second terminal wire assembly 300 that is coupled to the second wire 320 and the body 100 and includes a second housing 330 that limits the direction in which the end of the second wire 320 extends. Provides a connector that The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, and is a virtual wire that passes through the first terminal 210 and extends in the first direction. It can be inserted and installed by rotating around the first rotation axis (A1). The second terminal wire assembly 300 is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 where the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed, and the second terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed. It may be inserted and installed by rotating around a virtual second rotation axis A2 that passes through 310 and extends in the first direction. Accordingly, the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 may be extended in a preset direction.
Accordingly, it is possible to share parts for multiple types of connectors with different wire end directions, manufacturing is easy, and manufacturing and maintenance costs are reduced.

Description

Connector{CONNECTOR}

The present invention relates to a connector, and more specifically, to a connector that allows for common use of parts for multiple types of connectors with different wire end directions, is easy to manufacture, and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs.

In electric or hybrid vehicles, a high-voltage battery is used to drive the driving source, and the battery is charged through a charging connector. The charging connector installed in the car is called an inlet connector, and power can be supplied when this inlet connector is combined with the plug connector installed in the charging station.

The setting direction (draw-out direction or branching direction) of the end of the inlet connector's wire may vary depending on the location of the inlet connector or space optimization. In other words, there may be multiple types of inlet connectors in which the setting directions of the ends of the wires are different from each other. Here, the setting direction may mean the direction in which the end of the wire (wire) connected to the terminal of the inlet connector extends.

For example, if the inlet connector is placed at the right end of the vehicle, the end of the wire of the inlet connector must be set to extend to the left so that the wire of the inlet connector can be effectively connected to the battery placed inside the vehicle.

However, if multiple types of inlet connectors with different wire end directions are manufactured using different parts, manufacturing and maintenance costs may increase. Accordingly, there is a need for a method of sharing parts that can manufacture multiple types of inlet connectors with different wire end directions using the same parts.

The prior art related to this is as follows.

Domestic registered patent No. 10-1214609 relates to a high voltage cut-off switch. The direction of the female terminal mounted on the inlet can be easily changed, and the installation direction of the inlet itself can be freely adjusted, so the wire connected to the female terminal Compatibility with branching directions can be improved, and installation costs can be reduced by eliminating the need for additional parts depending on the branching direction of the wire.

However, since the above prior art is not about the inlet connector itself but about a high-voltage cutoff switch, it is difficult to apply to the commonization of parts for the inlet connector.

Meanwhile, since high voltage is provided at the charging station, the stability of the electrical connection is important. In order to increase the stability of the electrical connection, it is necessary to monitor the status of the charging connector and take measures such as turning off the power when an abnormality occurs in the charging connector. For this purpose, a temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature of the charging connector, more precisely, the temperature of the terminal built into the charging connector.

These temperature sensors must be easy to manufacture, reduce manufacturing costs, and be able to quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the terminal.

KR 10-1214609

The present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a connector that simplifies the configuration, reduces the number of parts, facilitates assembly, and reduces manufacturing costs and manufacturing times.

In addition, the purpose of embodiments of the present invention is to provide a connector that allows for common use of parts for a plurality of types of connectors in which the end of the wire is set in a different direction and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a connector in which the ends of each pair of wires extend in a predetermined direction without interfering with or blocking each other even when a pair of terminal wire assemblies are disposed adjacent to each other.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention allow the pair of terminal wire assemblies to be connected without interfering with each other even if the extension direction of the end of the pair of wires is the same/similar to the direction in which the pair of terminal wire assemblies are arranged side by side. The purpose is to provide a connector whose end extends in a preset direction.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a connector with improved durability and improved coupling between the terminal wire assembly and the body.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a connector in which moisture inflow is effectively prevented and the sealing member is protected.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a connector including a temperature sensor that is easy to manufacture and reduces manufacturing costs.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a connector including a temperature sensor that quickly and accurately measures the temperature of the terminal.

Additionally, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a connector including a temperature sensor that is easily fixed and miniaturized.

Additionally, the purpose of embodiments of the present invention is to provide a connector including a temperature sensor that effectively prevents moisture from entering even if the wire of the temperature sensor penetrates the inside and outside of the housing.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a body in which the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 penetrating in the first direction are formed side by side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. 100); A first terminal 210 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, the first terminal of the first terminal 210 A first wire 220 connected to the other side in one direction and disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 in the first direction, and the first terminal 210, the second terminal A first terminal wire assembly 200 that is coupled to one wire 220 and the body 100 and includes a first housing 230 that limits the direction in which the end of the first wire 220 extends; and a second terminal 310 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112, of the second terminal 310. A second wire 320 connected to the other side in the first direction and the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the second terminal 310 disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the first direction, It includes a second terminal wire assembly 300 that is coupled to the second wire 320 and the body 100 and includes a second housing 330 that limits the direction in which the end of the second wire 320 extends. Provides a connector that

The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, and is a virtual wire that passes through the first terminal 210 and extends in the first direction. It can be inserted and installed by rotating around the first rotation axis (A1).

The second terminal wire assembly 300 is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 where the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed, and the second terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed. It may be inserted and installed by rotating around a virtual second rotation axis A2 that passes through 310 and extends in the first direction.

Accordingly, the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 may be extended in a preset direction.

In one embodiment, the second terminal insertion hole 116 may be formed on one side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the second direction.

The first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the first body portion 232 and is coupled to the body 100. ; And one end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 is connected to the second direction. It may include a second body portion 234 extending to the other side of the direction.

The second housing 330 extends in a first direction, and the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction is inserted into the third body portion 332 coupled to the body 100. ; And one end is coupled to the third body portion 332, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the second wire 320, and the end of the second wire 320 is connected to the second wire 320. It may include a fourth body portion 334 extending to the other side of the direction.

If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are both on the other side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are The fourth body portion 334 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116, respectively, and on a cross-section cut in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the second direction, the fourth body portion 334 is the second body portion 234. ) can be placed on the other side of the first direction.

If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are all on one side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are It is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 and the first terminal insertion hole 112, respectively, and is rotated at a predetermined angle about the first and second rotation axes A1 and A2, respectively, and is inserted and installed in the second direction. The fourth body portion 334 may be disposed on the other side of the second body portion 234 in the first direction on a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane perpendicular to .

In one embodiment, the first housing 230 includes a first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction inserted into the inside. And it may include one or more first protruding coupling portions (C1) that protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first body portion 232 and are coupled to the first body portion 232 and the body 100.

The second housing 330 includes a third body portion 332 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction inserted into the inside. And it may include one or more second protruding coupling portions (C2) that protrude outward from the outer periphery of the third body portion 332 and are coupled to the third body portion 332 and the body 100.

In one embodiment, a first fastening means (B1) inserted into the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the body 100; And it may further include a second fastening means (B2) inserted into the second protruding coupling portion (C2) and the body 100.

In one embodiment, at least one of the first protruding engaging portions (C1) may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first portion (P1) of the first body portion (232) that meets the virtual first plane (VP1). You can.

The first plane VP1 may pass through the first rotation axis A1 and extend in a first direction and a first predetermined direction.

On a cross section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the at least one first protruding coupling portion C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer periphery of the first portion P1 and the first plane VP1 are The first point M1 that meets is closer to the first rotation axis A1 than one end or the other end of the first body 232 in the third direction or one end or the other end of the first body 232 in the second direction. It may be closer to the first rotation axis (A1).

At least one second protruding coupling portion C2 may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the second portion P2 of the third body portion 332 that meets the virtual second plane VP2.

The second plane VP2 may pass through the second rotation axis A2 and extend in a first direction and a second predetermined direction.

On a cross section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the at least one second protruding coupling portion C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer periphery of the second portion P2 and the second plane VP2 are The second point M2 that meets is closer to the second rotation axis A2 than one end or the other end of the third body 332 in the third direction, or is closer to one end or the other end of the third body 332 in the second direction. It may be closer to the second rotation axis (A2).

In one embodiment, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may be inclined obliquely in the second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

The at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first portion (P1) along the first plane (VP1), or the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2) It may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the second portion (P2) along the second plane (VP2).

In one embodiment, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may correspond to each other.

The first housing 230 may include the at least one first protruding coupling portion C1.

The second housing 330 may include the at least one second protruding coupling portion C2.

In one embodiment, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may be inclined obliquely in the second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

The first housing 230 may include a pair of first protruding engaging portions C1, each corresponding to the at least one first protruding engaging portion C1.

On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the first body portion 232 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. You can have

The pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 may protrude along the first plane VP1 from opposite sides with respect to the first rotation axis A1.

The second housing 330 may include a pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2), each corresponding to the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2).

On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the third body portion 332 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. You can have

The pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 may protrude along the second plane VP2 from opposite sides with respect to the second rotation axis A2.

In one embodiment, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction and may include a first body portion 232 in which the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside. You can.

The first body portion 232 may include a first internal space (S1) at the center extending in a first direction, open to one side in the first direction, and into which the first terminal 210 is inserted.

At one end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction, there is a first groove (G1) surrounding one end of the first internal space (S1) in the first direction and into which the first sealing member 240 is inserted. can be formed.

By the first groove (G1), a first inner wall (IW1) and a first groove (G1) located between the first inner space (S1) and the first groove (G1) and surrounding the first inner space (S1) ) and a first outer wall (OW1) located on the outside of the first groove (G1) may be defined.

The second housing 330 may include a third body portion 332 extending in a first direction and into which the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside.

The third body portion 332 may include a second internal space (S2) at the center extending in a first direction, open in one direction in the first direction, and into which the second terminal 310 is inserted.

At one end of the third body portion 332 in the first direction, there is a second groove (G2) surrounding one end of the second internal space (S2) in the first direction and into which the fourth sealing member 340 is inserted. can be formed.

By the second groove (G2), a second inner wall (IW2) and a second groove (G2) located between the second inner space (S2) and the second groove (G2) and surrounding the second inner space (S2) ) and a second outer wall (OW2) located outside the second groove (G2) may be defined.

The body 100 extends from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction and forms the first groove (G1) or the first groove (G1). A first support portion 114 insertable into the second groove (G2); and extending from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 in the other direction in the first direction and in the second groove (G2) or the first groove (G1). It may include an insertable third support portion 118.

At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 may be installed between the first inner wall (IW1) and the first support part 114 or between the first inner wall (IW1) and the third support part 118.

At least a portion of the fourth sealing member 340 may be installed between the second inner wall (IW2) and the third support part 118 or between the second inner wall (IW2) and the first support part 114. .

In one embodiment, the first inner wall (IW1) and the second inner wall (IW2) are each spaced apart from the first outer portion or the second outer portion of the body 100 by a predetermined distance (PI) in the first direction. It may be arranged to face the outer portion or the second outer portion.

The first internal space (S1) and the first groove (G1) of the first body portion 232 communicate with each other through the space spaced apart by the predetermined interval (PI), and the second interior space of the third body portion 332 The space S2 and the second groove G2 may communicate with each other.

At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 and the fourth sealing member 340 are respectively installed in spaces spaced apart from each other by the predetermined interval (PI), and accordingly, the first sealing member 240 is installed in the first internal space (S1). ) and the fourth sealing member 340 is in contact with the second terminal 310 inserted into the second internal space (S2) and surrounds the first terminal 210. It can surround Terminal 2 (310).

In one embodiment, the body 100 extends from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction, and the body 100 ) at least partially surrounding the first body portion 232 or the third body portion 332 coupled with one or more second support portions 115; And the third body portion 332 extends from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 to the other side in the first direction and is coupled to the body 100. ) or may include one or more fourth support portions 119 that can at least partially surround the first body portion 232.

The one or more first protruding coupling parts C1 or the one or more second protruding coupling parts C2 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second support part 115 or the fourth support part 119.

In one embodiment, a first fastening hole TH1 may be formed at the other end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction.

The first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the first body portion 232 and is coupled to the body 100. may include.

A first fastener insertion hole H1 may be formed at the other end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 is coupled to the first wire 220, a second fastening hole TH2 is formed, and a first bus bar 250 is installed inside the first housing 230. ; It is inserted into the first housing 230 through the first fastener insertion hole (H1) and is inserted together into the first fastener hole (TH1) and the second fastener hole (TH2) to form the first terminal 210. and a first terminal fastening means (TB1) coupling the first bus bar (250); A first lid 260 coupled to the other end of the first body 232 in the first direction and closing the first fastener insertion hole H1; And it may further include a second sealing member 270 installed between the first terminal fastening means TB1 and the first lid 260.

In one embodiment, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside, and the first housing 230 is coupled to the body 100. Body portion 232; And one end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 extends in the second direction. It may include a second body portion 234 extending to the other side.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 includes a first rear holder 280 coupled to the other end of the second body portion 234 and surrounding the first wire 220; and installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234, adjacent to the first rear holder 280, in contact with the first wire 220, and connected to the first wire 220. It may further include a surrounding third sealing member 290.

In one embodiment, the third sealing member 290 is disposed between the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280 in a second direction and is positioned between the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280. It can be accessed from (280) and the second direction.

In one embodiment, the temperature sensor 400 may further include a sensor body 410 having a temperature sensing unit therein.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 is installed inside the first housing 230, is coupled to the first terminal 210 and the first wire 220, and is in contact with the sensor body 410. It may include 1 bus bar (250).

In one embodiment, a first fastening hole TH1 may be formed at the other end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction.

A second fastening hole TH2 may be formed in the first bus bar 250.

The temperature sensor 400 may be configured to include a sensor coupling portion 420 that is coupled to the sensor body 410 and in which a fifth fastening hole TH5 is formed.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first housing 230, passes through the second fastening hole TH2 and the fifth fastening hole TH5, and then connects the first fastening hole TH1. It may include a first terminal fastening means (TB1) that is inserted and fastened to couple the first terminal 210, the first bus bar 250, and the sensor coupling portion 420.

In one embodiment, the sensor coupling unit 420 may be disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250.

The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) in that order and then is inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1), thereby coupling the sensor. Unit 420 may be in contact with the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250.

In one embodiment, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside, and the first housing 230 is coupled to the body 100. Body portion 232; And it may include a second body portion 234, one end of which is coupled to the first body portion 232, extending from one end to the other side in the second direction, and the other end of which is connected to the first wire 220. there is.

The first bus bar 250 may have one side in the second direction located inside the first body portion 232 and the other side in the second direction may be located inside the second body portion 234.

At least a portion of the sensor body 410 is located inside the second body portion 234,

The sensor coupling portion 420 may protrude from the sensor body 410 to one side in the second direction and be located inside the first body portion 232.

The first terminal fastening means TB1 may be inserted into the first body portion 232.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sensor body 410 may be disposed between the inner periphery of the second body portion 234 and the first bus bar 250.

The sensor coupling unit 420 may be disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250.

The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) in that order and then is inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1), thereby The bus bar 250 is pressed in one direction in the first direction, so that the sensor body 410 can be tightly fixed to the first bus bar 250.

In one embodiment, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside, and the first housing 230 is coupled to the body 100. Body portion 232; And one end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 extends in the second direction. It may include a second body portion 234 extending to the other side.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 includes a first rear holder 280 coupled to the other end of the second body portion 234 and surrounding the first wire 220; and installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234, adjacent to the first rear holder 280, in contact with the first wire 220, and connected to the first wire 220. It may further include a surrounding third sealing member 290.

The temperature sensor 400 may be configured to include a sensor wire 430 connected to the sensor body 410.

The sensor wire 430 may extend to the outside of the first terminal wire assembly 200 through the hole 292 formed in the third sealing member 290.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 through which the connector 10 penetrates in one direction are formed side by side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. body(100); A first terminal 210 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, the first terminal of the first terminal 210 A first wire 220 connected to the other side in one direction and disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 in the first direction, and the first terminal 210, the second terminal A first terminal wire assembly 200 that is coupled to one wire 220 and the body 100 and includes a first housing 230 that limits the direction in which the end of the first wire 220 extends; and a second terminal 310 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112, of the second terminal 310. A second wire 320 connected to the other side in the first direction and the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the second terminal 310 disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the first direction, It includes a second terminal wire assembly 300 that is coupled to the second wire 320 and the body 100 and includes a second housing 330 that limits the direction in which the end of the second wire 320 extends. can do. The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, and is a virtual wire that passes through the first terminal 210 and extends in the first direction. It can be inserted and installed by rotating around the first rotation axis (A1). The second terminal wire assembly 300 is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 where the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed, and the second terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed. It may be inserted and installed by rotating around a virtual second rotation axis A2 that passes through 310 and extends in the first direction. Accordingly, the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 may be extended in a preset direction.

Accordingly, since the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are prepared separately for each terminal 210 and 310, the configuration of the connector 10 is simplified, the number of parts is reduced, and assembly is easy. This can reduce manufacturing costs and manufacturing time.

In addition, the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 into which the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are inserted and installed can be changed, and the first terminal wire assembly ( 200) and the second terminal wire assembly 300 can be rotated and inserted. Therefore, even if the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 must be arranged adjacent to each other for, for example, compliance with standard specifications or miniaturization of the connector, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 The ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 may extend in a preset direction without the wires 300 interfering with or blocking each other. In addition, a plurality of types of connectors 10 with different end directions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 can be connected to the same first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300. Since it can be manufactured, parts sharing is possible and the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced. In addition, a plurality of types of connectors 10 in which the end portions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are set in different directions can be manufactured with the body 100 having the same shape or size.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal insertion hole 116 may be formed on one side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the second direction. The first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the first body portion 232 and is coupled to the body 100. ; And one end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 is connected to the second direction. It may include a second body portion 234 extending to the other side of the direction. The second housing 330 extends in a first direction, and the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction is inserted into the third body portion 332 coupled to the body 100. ; And one end is coupled to the third body portion 332, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the second wire 320, and the end of the second wire 320 is connected to the second wire 320. It may include a fourth body portion 334 extending to the other side of the direction. If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are both on the other side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are The fourth body portion 334 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116, respectively, and on a cross-section cut in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the second direction, the fourth body portion 334 is the second body portion 234. ) can be placed on the other side of the first direction. If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are all on one side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are It is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 and the first terminal insertion hole 112, respectively, and is rotated at a predetermined angle about the first and second rotation axes A1 and A2, respectively, and is inserted and installed in the second direction. The fourth body portion 334 may be disposed on the other side of the second body portion 234 in the first direction on a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane perpendicular to .

Accordingly, the preset extension directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are all in a second direction in which the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are arranged side by side. Even if it is one side in the second direction that is the same/similar to or the other side in the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 can be installed so as not to interfere with each other, and the first wire 220 and The end of the second wire 320 may be correctly set to one side or the other side of the preset second direction.

In particular, even if the first housing 230 and the second housing 330 must be placed adjacent to each other for, for example, compliance with standards or miniaturization of the connector, the second body portion 234 or the fourth body portion 334 is the third body portion 234 or the fourth body portion 334. It can be installed by rotating in a preset direction without being interfered with or blocked by the body portion 332 or the first body portion 232, and the end of the first wire 220 or the second wire 320 is connected to the second housing ( 330) or the first housing 230 and may extend in a preset direction without being interfered with or blocked.

Accordingly, a plurality of types of connectors 10 with different end directions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are connected to the same first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300. Since it can be manufactured, parts sharing is possible and the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced. In addition, a plurality of types of connectors 10 in which the end portions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are set in different directions can be manufactured with the body 100 having the same shape or size.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction and includes a first body portion 232 in which the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside. ; And it may include one or more first protruding coupling portions (C1) that protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first body portion 232 and are coupled to the first body portion 232 and the body 100. The second housing 330 includes a third body portion 332 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction inserted into the inside. And it may include one or more second protruding coupling portions (C2) that protrude outward from the outer periphery of the third body portion 332 and are coupled to the third body portion 332 and the body 100.

Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved. Accordingly, the first terminal wire assembly 200 can be prevented from rotating or leaving the body 100.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first fastening means (B1) inserted into the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the body 100; And it may further include a second fastening means (B2) inserted into the second protruding coupling portion (C2) and the body 100.

Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first protruding coupling portions (C1) is located on the outer side of the first portion (P1) of the first body portion (232) that meets the virtual first plane (VP1). may protrude. The first plane VP1 may pass through the first rotation axis A1 and extend in a first direction and a first predetermined direction. On a cross section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the at least one first protruding coupling portion C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer periphery of the first portion P1 and the first plane VP1 are The first point M1 that meets is closer to the first rotation axis A1 than one end or the other end of the first body 232 in the third direction or one end or the other end of the first body 232 in the second direction. It may be closer to the first rotation axis (A1). At least one second protruding coupling portion C2 may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the second portion P2 of the third body portion 332 that meets the virtual second plane VP2. The second plane VP2 may pass through the second rotation axis A2 and extend in a first direction and a second predetermined direction. On a cross section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the at least one second protruding coupling portion C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer periphery of the second portion P2 and the second plane VP2 are The second point M2 that meets is closer to the second rotation axis A2 than one end or the other end of the third body 332 in the third direction, or is closer to one end or the other end of the third body 332 in the second direction. It may be closer to the second rotation axis (A2).

Accordingly, at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) is located at a first point (M1) closer to the first rotation axis (A1) than one end or the other end of the first body portion (232) in the third or second direction. It may extend to the outside of the first body portion 232. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, the available space on one side (e.g., upper) or the other side (e.g., lower) of the first body portion 232 in the third direction is small or the space of the first body portion 232 is small. Even if the available space is small on one side (eg, right) or the other side (eg, left) in the second direction, the size or length of the first protruding coupling portion C1 may increase. Accordingly, the area where the first protruding coupling portion C1 and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the first protruding coupling portion C1 can be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may be inclined obliquely in the second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first portion (P1) along the first plane (VP1), or the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2) It may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the second portion (P2) along the second plane (VP2).

Accordingly, the first protruding coupling portion C1 may be formed in a diagonal direction with respect to the second and third directions. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, one side (e.g., upward) or the other side (e.g., downward) of the first body portion 232 in the third direction and one side of the first body portion 232 in the second direction Even if the available space on the other side (eg, right) or the other side (eg, left) is small, the size or length of the first protruding coupling portion C1 may be increased. Accordingly, the area where the first protruding coupling portion C1 and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the first protruding coupling portion C1 can be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may correspond to each other. The first housing 230 may include the at least one first protruding coupling portion C1. The second housing 330 may include the at least one second protruding coupling portion C2.

Accordingly, since the positions of the first protruding coupling portion (C1) of the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second protruding coupling portion (C2) of the second terminal wire assembly 300 correspond to each other, the insertion hole 112, 116) may be replaced and inserted, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 may be coupled to the body 100 through the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the second protruding coupling portion (C2). You can. At this time, even if the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are rotated and inserted, they will not be coupled to the body 110 through the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the second protruding coupling portion (C2). It may be possible. Accordingly, a plurality of types of connectors 10 with different end directions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are connected to the same body 100, the first terminal wire assembly 200, and the second terminal wire. Since it can be manufactured as an assembly 300, parts sharing is possible and the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may be inclined obliquely in the second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The first housing 230 may include a pair of first protruding engaging portions C1, each corresponding to the at least one first protruding engaging portion C1. On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the first body portion 232 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. You can have The pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 may protrude along the first plane VP1 from opposite sides with respect to the first rotation axis A1. The second housing 330 may include a pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2), each corresponding to the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2). On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the third body portion 332 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. You can have The pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 may protrude along the second plane VP2 from opposite sides with respect to the second rotation axis A2.

Accordingly, the pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1) are positioned from a point (M1) closer to the first rotation axis (A1) than one end and the other end of the first body portion (232) in the third and second directions. 1 It may extend to the outside of the body portion 232. In addition, the pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2) are connected to the third direction from a point (M2) closer to the second rotation axis (A2) than the one end and the other end of the third body portion (332) in the third and second directions. It may extend to the outside of the body portion 332. Additionally, a pair of first protruding coupling parts C1 and a pair of second protruding coupling parts C2 may be formed in a diagonal direction with respect to the second and third directions. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, one side (e.g., upward) or the other side (e.g., downward) of the first body portion 232 in the third direction and one side of the first body portion 232 in the second direction The available space on (e.g., right) or the other side (e.g., left) is small, and one side (e.g., upward) or other side (e.g., bottom) of the third direction of the third body portion 332 and the third body portion (332) Even if the available space is small on one side (e.g., right) or the other side (e.g., left) of the second direction, the size of the pair of first protruding engaging portions C1 and the pair of second protruding engaging portions C2 or Length may increase. Accordingly, the area where the pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1) and the pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2) and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the pair of first protruding coupling portions ( C1) and the pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 may be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 and the body 100 can be improved.

In addition, since the first and second protruding coupling portions (C1, C2) are formed on both sides of the first and second rotation axes (A1 and A2), the coupling force can be improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction and includes a first body portion 232 in which the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside. may include. The first body portion 232 may include a first internal space (S1) at the center extending in a first direction, open to one side in the first direction, and into which the first terminal 210 is inserted. At one end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction, there is a first groove (G1) surrounding one end of the first internal space (S1) in the first direction and into which the first sealing member 240 is inserted. can be formed. By the first groove (G1), a first inner wall (IW1) and a first groove (G1) located between the first inner space (S1) and the first groove (G1) and surrounding the first inner space (S1) ) and a first outer wall (OW1) located on the outside of the first groove (G1) may be defined. The second housing 330 may include a third body portion 332 extending in a first direction and into which the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside. The third body portion 332 may include a second internal space (S2) at the center extending in a first direction, open in one direction in the first direction, and into which the second terminal 310 is inserted. At one end of the third body portion 332 in the first direction, there is a second groove (G2) surrounding one end of the second internal space (S2) in the first direction and into which the fourth sealing member 340 is inserted. can be formed. By the second groove (G2), a second inner wall (IW2) and a second groove (G2) located between the second inner space (S2) and the second groove (G2) and surrounding the second inner space (S2) ) and a second outer wall (OW2) located outside the second groove (G2) may be defined. The body 100 extends from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction and forms the first groove (G1) or the first groove (G1). A first support portion 114 insertable into the second groove (G2); and extending from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 in the other direction in the first direction and in the second groove (G2) or the first groove (G1). It may include an insertable third support portion 118. At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 may be installed between the first inner wall (IW1) and the first support part 114 or between the first inner wall (IW1) and the third support part 118. At least a portion of the fourth sealing member 340 may be installed between the second inner wall (IW2) and the third support part 118 or between the second inner wall (IW2) and the first support part 114. .

Accordingly, the first and fourth sealing members 240 and 340 can effectively prevent moisture from entering. In addition, when installing the first/second body portions 232 and 332 on the body 100, the first/second outer walls OW1 and OW2 are guided by the first support portion 114 or the third support portion 118. Therefore, manufacturing and maintenance of the connector 10 can be facilitated. Additionally, since the first/second outer walls OW1 and OW2 are stably supported by the first support part 114 or the third support part 118, durability can be improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first inner wall (IW1) and the second inner wall (IW2) are spaced apart from the first outer portion or the second outer portion of the body 100 by a predetermined distance (PI) in the first direction, respectively. It can be arranged to face the first outer portion or the second outer portion. The first internal space (S1) and the first groove (G1) of the first body portion 232 communicate with each other through the space spaced apart by the predetermined interval (PI), and the second interior space of the third body portion 332 The space S2 and the second groove G2 may communicate with each other. At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 and the fourth sealing member 340 are respectively installed in spaces spaced apart from each other by the predetermined interval (PI), and accordingly, the first sealing member 240 is installed in the first internal space (S1). ) and the fourth sealing member 340 is in contact with the second terminal 310 inserted into the second internal space (S2) and surrounds the first terminal 210. It can surround Terminal 2 (310).

Accordingly, the first and fourth sealing members 240 and 340 can effectively prevent moisture from entering.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body 100 extends in the other direction in a first direction from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112, One or more second support parts 115 that can at least partially surround the first body part 232 or the third body part 332 coupled to the body 100; And the third body portion 332 extends from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 to the other side in the first direction and is coupled to the body 100. ) or may include one or more fourth support portions 119 that can at least partially surround the first body portion 232. The one or more first protruding coupling parts C1 or the one or more second protruding coupling parts C2 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second support part 115 or the fourth support part 119.

Accordingly, when installing the first/third body portions 232 and 332 on the body 100, the first/third body portions 232 and 332 are attached to the second support portion 115 or the fourth support portion 119. Since it is guided by the guide, manufacturing and maintenance of the connector 10 can be facilitated. Additionally, since the first/third body portions 232 and 332 are stably supported by the second support portion 115 or the fourth support portion 119, durability may be improved. In addition, since one or more first/second protruding coupling portions (C1, C2) are coupled to the second support portion (115) or the fourth support portion (119), the first/second terminal wire assembly (200, 300) is stable. It can be fixedly installed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first fastening hole TH1 may be formed at the other end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction. The first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the first body portion 232 and is coupled to the body 100. may include. A first fastener insertion hole H1 may be formed at the other end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction. The first terminal wire assembly 200 is coupled to the first wire 220, a second fastening hole TH2 is formed, and a first bus bar 250 is installed inside the first housing 230. ; It is inserted into the first housing 230 through the first fastener insertion hole (H1) and is inserted together into the first fastener hole (TH1) and the second fastener hole (TH2) to form the first terminal 210. and a first terminal fastening means (TB1) coupling the first bus bar (250); A first lid 260 coupled to the other end of the first body 232 in the first direction and closing the first fastener insertion hole H1; And it may further include a second sealing member 270 installed between the first terminal fastening means TB1 and the first lid 260.

Accordingly, even if the first fastener insertion hole H1 is formed, the first lid 260 and the second sealing member can prevent moisture from flowing into the first housing 230. Additionally, the first lid 260 may protect the second sealing member 270.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the inside, and is coupled to the body 100. a first body portion 232; And one end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 extends in the second direction. It may include a second body portion 234 extending to the other side. The first terminal wire assembly 200 includes a first rear holder 280 coupled to the other end of the second body portion 234 and surrounding the first wire 220; and installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234, adjacent to the first rear holder 280, in contact with the first wire 220, and connected to the first wire 220. It may further include a surrounding third sealing member 290.

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent moisture from flowing into the first housing 230 through the other end of the second body portion 234. Additionally, the first rear holder 280 can protect the third sealing member 290.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third sealing member 290 is disposed between the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280 in a second direction and is connected to the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280. 1 It can be in contact with the rear holder 280 in a second direction.

Accordingly, the third sealing member 290 can be pressed in the second direction, so that the third sealing member 290 can be in close contact with the first wire 220. Accordingly, the waterproofing effect can be improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a temperature sensor 400 configured to include a sensor body 410 having a temperature sensing unit therein may be further included. The first terminal wire assembly 200 is installed inside the first housing 230, is coupled to the first terminal 210 and the first wire 220, and is in contact with the sensor body 410. It may include 1 bus bar (250).

Accordingly, the shape of the sensor body 410 can be simplified because the sensor body 410 does not need to directly contact the first terminal 210 and only needs to contact the first bus bar 250. For example, the sensor body 410 contacts the cylindrical first terminal 210, but one surface of the sensor body 410 does not need to be curved to expand the contact area. Instead, the sensor body 410 contacts the plate-shaped first bus bar 250, but in order to expand the contact surface area, it may be sufficient for one surface of the sensor body 410 to be flat. Accordingly, manufacturing of the temperature sensor 400 can be facilitated and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

Additionally, since the sensor body 410 is in contact with the first bus bar 250, the contact area can be increased. Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the first terminal 210.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first fastening hole TH1 may be formed at the other end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction. A second fastening hole TH2 may be formed in the first bus bar 250. The temperature sensor 400 may be configured to include a sensor coupling portion 420 that is coupled to the sensor body 410 and in which a fifth fastening hole TH5 is formed. The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first housing 230, passes through the second fastening hole TH2 and the fifth fastening hole TH5, and then connects the first fastening hole TH1. It may include a first terminal fastening means (TB1) that is inserted and fastened to couple the first terminal 210, the first bus bar 250, and the sensor coupling portion 420.

Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can be easily fixed at low cost with a simple configuration. Accordingly, manufacturing becomes easier and manufacturing and maintenance costs can be reduced. In addition, when the sensor coupling portion 420 is formed of a conductive material, (i) not only the sensor body 410 but also the sensor coupling portion 420 contacts the first bus bar 250, so that the temperature sensor 400 and The contact area between the first bus bars 250 increases or (ii) the sensor coupling portion 420 contacts the first terminal 210, so that the temperature sensor 400 is connected to the first bus bar 250 as well as the first terminal 210. It may also contact the terminal 210. Therefore, the temperature sensor 400 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the first terminal 210.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor coupling portion 420 may be disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250. The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) in that order and then is inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1), thereby coupling the sensor. Unit 420 may be in contact with the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250.

Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can directly contact not only the first bus bar 250 but also the first terminal 210, so the temperature sensor 400 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the first terminal 210. can do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the inside, and is coupled to the body 100. a first body portion 232; And it may include a second body portion 234, one end of which is coupled to the first body portion 232, extending from one end to the other side in the second direction, and the other end of which is connected to the first wire 220. there is. The first bus bar 250 may have one side in the second direction located inside the first body portion 232 and the other side in the second direction may be located inside the second body portion 234. At least a portion of the sensor body 410 is located inside the second body portion 234, and the sensor coupling portion 420 protrudes from the sensor body 410 to one side in the second direction to form the first body portion. It may be located inside the unit 232. The first terminal fastening means TB1 may be inserted into the first body portion 232.

Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 and the first bus bar 250 are optimally located inside the first housing 230 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 of the connector 10, which has an approximately 'L' shape. Since it is installed in an optimal structure at the location, the temperature sensor 400 can be easily fixed, the contact area between the temperature sensor 400 and the first bus bar 250 can be increased, and the first housing 230 The size may decrease.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the sensor body 410 may be disposed between the inner periphery of the second body portion 234 and the first bus bar 250. The sensor coupling unit 420 may be disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250. The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) in that order and then is inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1), thereby The bus bar 250 is pressed in one direction in the first direction, so that the sensor body 410 can be tightly fixed to the first bus bar 250.

Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 is installed at an optimal position and in an optimal structure inside the first housing 230 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 of the connector 10, which has an approximately 'L' shape. Therefore, the temperature sensor 400 can be easily fixed in the first direction, and the temperature sensor 400 is in close contact with the first bus bar 250, so that the temperature of the first terminal 210 can be measured quickly and accurately. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the inside, and is coupled to the body 100. a first body portion 232; And one end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 extends in the second direction. It may include a second body portion 234 extending to the other side. The first terminal wire assembly 200 includes a first rear holder 280 coupled to the other end of the second body portion 234 and surrounding the first wire 220; and installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234, adjacent to the first rear holder 280, in contact with the first wire 220, and connected to the first wire 220. It may further include a surrounding third sealing member 290. The temperature sensor 400 may be configured to include a sensor wire 430 connected to the sensor body 410. The sensor wire 430 may extend to the outside of the first terminal wire assembly 200 through the hole 292 formed in the third sealing member 290.

Accordingly, the sensor wire 430, like the first wire 220, passes through the third sealing member 290 and is adjacent to the first wire 220, so the wires 220 and 430 can be easily fixed or connected to external components. It can be connected easily. Accordingly, installation and maintenance of the connector 10 can be facilitated. In addition, even if the sensor wire 430 penetrates the inside and outside of the first housing 230, moisture can be prevented from flowing into the first housing 230 by the third sealing member 290.

In addition to the above-described effects, specific effects of the present invention are described below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention.

1 to 4 are a perspective view, an exploded perspective view, and a back view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' of Figures 1 and 2.
Figures 6 to 9 are a perspective view, exploded perspective view, and back view showing the first terminal wire assembly and the second terminal wire assembly in the connector of Figures 1 to 5 in a state where the insertion hole is changed and rotated.
Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the first terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 9.
Figures 11 to 13 are a perspective view, a front view, and a back view of the first housing of the first terminal wire assembly of Figures 5 and 10.
Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of the second terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 9.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of the second housing of the second terminal wire assembly of Figures 5 and 14.
Figure 16 is a front view showing the first housing of Figures 10 to 13 and the second housing of Figures 14 and 15 arranged together as shown in Figures 1 to 5.
FIG. 17 is a back view of the body of FIGS. 1 to 9, and FIG. 18 is an enlarged perspective view of the dashed-dotted line portion of FIG. 17.
19 and 20 are perspective views of a temperature sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 21 and 22 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing the temperature sensor of Figures 19 and 20 installed in the first terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 10.
Figures 23 and 24 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing the temperature sensor of Figures 19 and 20 installed in the second terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 9 and Figure 14.
Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a temperature sensor is installed in the connector of Figure 5.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be subject to various changes and may be implemented in various different forms. This example is provided solely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but substitutes or adds to the configuration of one embodiment and the configuration of another embodiment, as well as all changes and equivalents included in the technical spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be understood to include substitutes.

The attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes, equivalents, and changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. It should be understood to include water or substitutes. In the drawings, components may be expressed exaggeratedly large or small in size or thickness for convenience of understanding, etc., but the scope of protection of the present invention should not be construed as limited due to this.

The terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific implementations or examples, and are not intended to limit the invention. And singular expressions include plural expressions, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the specification, terms such as ~include, ~consist of, etc. are intended to indicate the existence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification. In other words, terms such as ~include, ~consist, etc. in the specification. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

When a component is referred to as being "on top" or "below" another component, it should be understood that not only is it placed directly on top of the other component, but there may also be other components in between. .

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. No.

The connectors disclosed in the following embodiments will be examined in more detail with reference to each drawing.

1 to 4 are a perspective view, an exploded perspective view, and a back view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Figures 1 and 2. Figures 6 to 9 are a perspective view, exploded perspective view, and back view showing the first terminal wire assembly and the second terminal wire assembly in the connector of Figures 1 to 5 in a state where the insertion hole is changed and rotated.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 9 , the connector 10 according to one embodiment may include a body 100, a first terminal wire assembly 200, and a second terminal wire assembly 300. Additionally, the connector 10 may further include a first fastening means (B1) and a second fastening means (B2).

Meanwhile, the connector 10 may further include a temperature sensor 400 (FIGS. 19 to 25). This will be described later.

The extension direction of the ends of the wires 220 and 320 of the connector 10 may be preset (preset), and the connector 10 may be divided into multiple types according to the preset extension direction. For example, the connector 10 is configured such that the extension direction of the ends of the wires 220 and 320 is preset to the other side (e.g., left) in the second direction when viewed from one side (e.g., front) in the first direction. It can be divided into one type (FIGS. 1 to 5) and a second type (FIGS. 6 to 9) that is preset to one side (eg, right) in the second direction.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 may be inserted and installed into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 of the body 100. At this time, the first terminal wire assembly 200 may be inserted and installed by rotating around a virtual first rotation axis A1 that passes through the first terminal 210 and extends in the first direction. Accordingly, the end of the first wire 220 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 may be extended in a preset direction.

For example, the first terminal wire assembly 200 may be inserted and installed into the first terminal insertion hole 112 of the body 100 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. Accordingly, when viewed from one side (front) in the first direction, the end of the first wire 220 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 may extend to the other side (e.g., left) in the preset second direction ( Figure 1).

As another example, the first terminal wire assembly 200 changes the insertion hole to the second terminal insertion hole 116 based on the states of Figures 1 to 5, as shown in Figures 6 to 9, and rotates around the first rotation axis A1. It can be rotated 180 degrees and inserted into the second terminal insertion hole 116. Accordingly, when viewed from one side of the first direction, the end of the first wire 220 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 may extend to one side (e.g., to the right) of the preset second direction (FIG. 6). .

The second terminal wire assembly 300 may be inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 where the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed. At this time, the second terminal wire assembly 300 may be inserted and installed by rotating around a virtual second rotation axis A2 that passes through the second terminal 310 and extends in the first direction. Accordingly, the end of the second wire 320 may be extended in a preset direction.

For example, the second terminal wire assembly 300 may be inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 of the body 100 where the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. You can. When viewed from one side (front) in the first direction, the end of the second wire 320 of the second terminal wire assembly 300 may extend to the other side (e.g., left) in the preset second direction (FIG. 1 ).

As another example, the second terminal wire assembly 300 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole into which the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted, based on the states of FIGS. 1 to 5, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9. It can be changed to (112), rotated 180 degrees around the second rotation axis (A2), and inserted into the first terminal insertion hole (112). Accordingly, when viewed from one side of the first direction, the end of the second wire 320 of the second terminal wire assembly 300 may extend to one side (e.g., to the right) of the preset second direction (FIG. 6). .

Paragraph 1 // Accordingly, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are prepared separately for each terminal (210, 310), so the configuration of the connector 10 is simplified and the number of parts is reduced. Assembly becomes easier and manufacturing costs and manufacturing times can be reduced.

In addition, the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 into which the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are inserted and installed can be changed, and the first terminal wire assembly ( 200) and the second terminal wire assembly 300 can be rotated and inserted. Therefore, even if the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 must be arranged adjacent to each other for, for example, compliance with standard specifications or miniaturization of the connector, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 The ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 may extend in a preset direction without the wires 300 interfering with or blocking each other. In addition, a plurality of types of connectors 10 with different end directions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 can be connected to the same first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300. Since it can be manufactured, parts sharing is possible and the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced. In addition, a plurality of types of connectors 10 in which the end portions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are set in different directions can be manufactured with the body 100 having the same shape or size.

At this time, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 may have different shapes or sizes. This will be described later.

The first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 may be fixed to the body 100 by first fastening means (B1) and second fastening means (B2), respectively.

Hereinafter, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 will be looked at first, and then the body 100 will be looked at.

[Terminal 1 wire assembly]

Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the first terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 9. Figures 11 to 13 are a perspective view, a front view, and a back view of the first housing of the first terminal wire assembly of Figures 5 and 10.

Referring to Figure 10, the first terminal wire assembly 200 according to one embodiment may include a first terminal 210, a first wire 220, and a first housing 230. The first terminal wire assembly 200 may further include a first sealing member 240. The first terminal wire assembly 200 may further include a first bus bar 250, a first terminal fastening means (TB1), a first lid 260, and a second sealing member 270. The first terminal wire assembly 200 may further include a first rear holder 280 and a third sealing member 290.

The first terminal 210 may extend in a first direction. The first terminal 210 has one (e.g., front) end in the first direction (e.g., front-to-back direction) inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 of the body 100. (Figure 1, Figure 6).

A first fastening hole TH1 may be formed at the other (eg, rear) end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction (FIG. 10).

The first wire 220 may be connected to the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction. The first wire 220 may be electrically connected to the first terminal 210.

The first housing 230 may be disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 of the body 100 in the first direction (FIGS. 2, 5, and 7). . The first housing 230 may be combined with the first terminal 210, the first wire 220, and the body 100. The first housing 230 may limit the direction in which the end of the first wire 220 extends.

With further reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 , the first housing 230 may include a first body portion 232 and a second body portion 234.

The first body portion 232 may extend in a first direction. The other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction may be inserted and installed inside the first body portion 232.

The first body portion 232 may be coupled to the body 100. For example, the first body portion 232 may be coupled to the body 100 through a first protruding coupling portion C1, which will be described later.

The first protruding coupling portion C1 protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first body portion 232 and may be coupled to the first body portion 232 and the body 100. One or more first protruding coupling portions (C1) may be provided.

Clause 3 // Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved. Accordingly, the first terminal wire assembly 200 can be prevented from rotating or leaving the body 100.

By inserting the first fastening means (B1) into the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the body 100, the first protruding coupling portion (C1) can be coupled to the body 100.

Clause 4 // Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved.

At least one first protruding coupling portion C1 may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first portion P1 (FIG. 12). Here, the first portion P1 may be a portion of the first body portion 232 that meets the virtual first plane VP1. Here, the first plane VP1 may be a virtual plane that passes through the first rotation axis A1 and extends in the first direction and a first predetermined direction. Here, the first rotation axis A1 may be a virtual rotation axis that passes through the first terminal 210 and extends in the first direction, as described above. Also, here, the first predetermined direction may be, for example, a direction (diagonal direction) inclined obliquely in the second direction toward a third direction (e.g., up and down) perpendicular to the first and second directions. . However, the first predetermined direction is not limited to this.

On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the at least one first protruding coupling portion C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer periphery of the first portion P1 and the first plane VP1 meet. Point M1 is (i) closer to the first rotation axis A1 than one end or the other end of the first body 232 in the third direction, or (ii) closer to the first body 232 in the second direction. It may be closer to the first rotation axis (A1) than one end or the other end (FIG. 12). In Figure 12, the first point M1 satisfies both (i) and (ii).

Clause 5 // Accordingly, at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) is closer to the first rotation axis (A1) than one end or the other end of the first body portion 232 in the third or second direction. It may extend from point M1 to the outside of the first body portion 232. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, the available space on one side (e.g., upper) or the other side (e.g., lower) of the first body portion 232 in the third direction is small or the space of the first body portion 232 is small. Even if the available space is small on one side (eg, right) or the other side (eg, left) in the second direction, the size or length of the first protruding coupling portion C1 may increase. Accordingly, the area where the first protruding coupling portion C1 and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the first protruding coupling portion C1 can be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved.

Here, the standard standard refers to, for example, the distance in the second direction between the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 formed in the first connection portion 110 of the body 100 and/or the body. It may be the distance in the third direction between the first connection part 110 and the second connection part 120 included in 100. Hereinafter, the same applies. The first connection part 110 and the second connection part 120 will be described later.

The at least one first protruding coupling portion C1 may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first portion P1 along the first plane VP1 (FIG. 12). Here, the direction in which the first plane VP1 extends (the first predetermined direction) may be a direction inclined in the second direction toward the third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

Clause 6 // Accordingly, the first protruding coupling portion C1 may be formed in a diagonal direction with respect to the second and third directions. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, one side (e.g., upward) or the other side (e.g., downward) of the first body portion 232 in the third direction and one side of the first body portion 232 in the second direction Even if the available space on the other side (eg, right) or the other side (eg, left) is small, the size or length of the first protruding coupling portion C1 may be increased. Accordingly, the area where the first protruding coupling portion C1 and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the first protruding coupling portion C1 can be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the body 100 can be improved.

The first body portion 232 may include a first internal space (S1) at the center extending in a first direction, open to one side in the first direction, and into which the first terminal 210 is inserted (FIG. 5 , Figure 11, Figure 12).

A first groove (G1) will be formed at one end of the first body portion (232) in the first direction, surrounding one end of the first internal space (S1) in the first direction, into which the first sealing member (240) is inserted. (FIGS. 5, 11, 12).

By the first groove (G1), the first inner wall (IW1) and the first groove (G1) located between the first internal space (S1) and the first groove (G1) and surrounding the first internal space (S1) A first outer wall OW1 located on the outside and surrounding the first groove G1 may be defined ( FIGS. 5 , 11 , and 12 ).

A first fastener insertion hole H1 may be formed at the other end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction (FIGS. 10 and 13).

One end (eg, right end) of the second body portion 234 may be coupled to the first body portion 232.

The second body portion 234 may extend from one end coupled with the first body portion 232 to the other side (e.g., left) in a second direction (e.g., left and right direction). Here, extending to the other side of the second direction may mean extending in a direction including the other (eg, left) component of the second direction. For example, the second body portion 234 may extend to the other side of the second direction or be inclined obliquely toward one side (e.g., front) or the other side (e.g., rear) of the first direction toward the other side of the second direction. It can also be extended in the true direction.

The other end (eg, left end) of the second body portion 234 may be connected to the first wire 220. For example, the other end of the second body portion 234 may be in contact with or coupled to the first wire 220.

The second body portion 234 may allow the end of the first wire 220 to extend to the other side in the second direction.

The first sealing member 240 may be inserted into the first groove G1 of the first body portion 232 (FIG. 5). This will be described later.

The first bus bar 250 may be combined with the first terminal 210 and the first wire 220. A second fastening hole TH2 may be formed in the first bus bar 250. The first bus bar 250 may be installed inside the first housing 230 (FIGS. 5 and 10).

The first terminal fastening means TB1 may be inserted into the first housing 230 through the above-described first fastener insertion hole H1. The first terminal fastening means (TB1) can be simultaneously inserted into the first fastening hole (TH1) and the second fastening hole (TH2) (FIGS. 5 and 10). Accordingly, the first terminal fastening means TB1 can couple the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250. Accordingly, the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250 may be electrically connected.

The first lid 260 may be coupled to the other end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction. The first lid 260 can close the first fastener insertion hole H1 (FIGS. 5 and 10).

The second sealing member 270 may be installed between the first terminal fastening means TB1 and the first lid 260 (FIGS. 5 and 10).

Paragraph 12 // Accordingly, even if the first fastener insertion hole H1 is formed, the first lid 260 and the second sealing member can prevent moisture from flowing into the first housing 230. Additionally, the first lid 260 may protect the second sealing member 270.

The first rear holder 280 may be coupled to the other end of the second body portion 234. The first rear holder 280 may surround the first wire 220 (FIGS. 5 and 10).

The third sealing member 290 may be installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234. The third sealing member 290 may be installed adjacent to the first rear holder 280. The third sealing member 290 may be in contact with the first wire 220 and may surround the first wire 220 (FIGS. 5 and 10).

Paragraph 13 // Accordingly, it is possible to prevent moisture from flowing into the first housing 230 through the other end of the second body portion 234. Additionally, the first rear holder 280 can protect the third sealing member 290.

The third sealing member 290 may be disposed between the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280 in the second direction. The third sealing member 290 may contact the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280 in a second direction (FIG. 5).

Paragraph 14 // Accordingly, the third sealing member 290 can be pressed in the second direction, so that the third sealing member 290 can be in close contact with the first wire 220. Accordingly, the waterproofing effect can be improved.

[Terminal 2 wire assembly]

Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of the second terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 9. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the second housing of the second terminal wire assembly of Figures 5 and 14. Figure 16 is a front view showing the first housing of Figures 10 to 13 and the second housing of Figures 14 and 15 arranged together as shown in Figures 1 to 5.

Referring to FIG. 14, the second terminal wire assembly 300 according to one embodiment may include a second terminal 310, a second wire 320, and a second housing 330. The second terminal wire assembly 300 may further include a fourth sealing member 340. The second terminal wire assembly 300 may further include a second bus bar 350, a second terminal fastening means (TB2), a second lid 360, and a fifth sealing member 370. The second terminal wire assembly 300 may further include a second rear holder 380 and a sixth sealing member 390.

The second terminal 310 may extend in the first direction. One end of the second terminal 310 in the first direction may be inserted into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 (FIGS. 1 and 6).

A third fastening hole TH3 may be formed at the other end of the second terminal 310 in the first direction (FIG. 14).

The second wire 320 may be connected to the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction. The second wire 320 may be electrically connected to the second terminal 310.

The second housing 330 may be disposed on the other side of the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 of the body 100 in the first direction (FIGS. 2, 5, and 7). . The second housing 330 may be combined with the second terminal 310, the second wire 320, and the body 100. The second housing 330 may limit the direction in which the end of the second wire 320 extends.

With further reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 , the second housing 330 may include a third body portion 332 and a fourth body portion 334.

The third body portion 332 may extend in the first direction. The other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction may be inserted and installed inside the third body portion 332.

The third body portion 332 may be coupled to the body 100. For example, the third body portion 332 may be coupled to the body 100 through a second protruding coupling portion C2, which will be described later.

The second protruding coupling portion C2 protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the third body portion 332 and may be coupled to the third body portion 332 and the body 100. One or more second protruding coupling portions (C2) may be provided.

Clause 3 // Accordingly, the coupling strength between the second terminal wire assembly 300 and the body 100 can be improved. Accordingly, the second terminal wire assembly 300 can be prevented from rotating or leaving the body 100.

By inserting the second fastening means (B2) into the second protruding coupling portion (C2) and the body 100, the second protruding coupling portion (C2) may be coupled to the body 100.

Clause 4 // Accordingly, the coupling strength between the second terminal wire assembly 300 and the body 100 can be improved.

At least one second protruding coupling portion C2 may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the second portion P2 (FIG. 16). Here, the second portion P2 may be a part of the third body portion 332 that meets the virtual second plane VP2. Here, the second plane VP2 may be a virtual plane that passes through the second rotation axis A2 and extends in the first direction and the second predetermined direction. Here, the second rotation axis A2 may be a virtual rotation axis that passes through the second terminal 310 and extends in the first direction, as described above. Also, here, the second predetermined direction may be, for example, a direction (diagonal direction) inclined obliquely in the second direction toward a third direction (e.g., up and down) perpendicular to the first and second directions. . However, the second predetermined direction is not limited to this.

On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the at least one second protruding coupling portion C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer periphery of the second portion P2 and the second plane VP2 meet. Point 2 (M2) is (i) closer to the second rotation axis (A2) than one end or the other end of the third body portion 332 in the third direction, or (ii) closer to the third body portion 332 in the second direction. It may be closer to the second rotation axis (A2) than one end or the other end (FIG. 16). In Figure 16, the second point M2 satisfies both (i) and (ii) above.

Clause 5 // Accordingly, at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2) is closer to the second rotation axis (A2) than one end or the other end of the third body portion 332 in the third or second direction. It may extend from point M2 to the outside of the third body portion 332. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standards or miniaturize the connector, the available space on one side (e.g., upward) or the other side (e.g., downward) of the third direction of the third body portion 332 is small or the third body portion 332 has a small space. Even if the available space is small on one side (eg, right) or the other side (eg, left) in the second direction, the size or length of the second protruding coupling portion C2 may increase. Accordingly, the area where the second protruding coupling portion C2 and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the second protruding coupling portion C2 can be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the second terminal wire assembly 300 and the body 100 can be improved.

The at least one second protruding coupling portion C2 may protrude outward from the outer periphery of the second portion P2 along the second plane VP2 (FIG. 16). Here, the direction in which the second plane VP2 extends (the second predetermined direction) may be a direction inclined in the second direction toward the third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

Clause 6 // Accordingly, the second protruding coupling portion C2 can be formed in a diagonal direction with respect to the second and third directions. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, one side (e.g., upward) or the other side (e.g., downward) of the third body portion 332 in the third direction and one side of the third body portion 332 in the second direction Even if the available space on the other side (eg, right) or the other side (eg, left) is small, the size or length of the second protruding coupling portion C2 may be increased. Accordingly, the area where the second protruding coupling portion C2 and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the second protruding coupling portion C2 can be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the second terminal wire assembly 300 and the body 100 can be improved.

The third body portion 332 may include a second internal space S2 in the center extending in a first direction, open in one direction in the first direction, and into which the second terminal 310 is inserted (FIG. 5 , Figure 15, Figure 16).

A second groove (G2) will be formed at one end of the third body portion 332 in the first direction, surrounding one end of the second internal space (S2) in the first direction, into which the fourth sealing member 340 is inserted. (FIGS. 5, 15, and 16).

By the second groove (G2), the second inner wall (IW2) and the second groove (G2) located between the second internal space (S2) and the second groove (G2) and surrounding the second internal space (S2) A second outer wall OW2 located on the outside and surrounding the second groove G2 may be defined ( FIGS. 5 , 15 , and 16 ).

A second fastener insertion hole H2 may be formed at the other end of the third body portion 332 in the first direction (FIG. 14).

One end (eg, right end) of the fourth body portion 334 may be coupled to the third body portion 332.

The fourth body portion 334 may extend from one end coupled with the third body portion 332 to the other side (e.g., left) in a second direction (e.g., left and right direction). Here, extending to the other side of the second direction may mean extending in a direction including the other (eg, left) component of the second direction. For example, the fourth body portion 334 may extend to the other side of the second direction or be inclined obliquely toward one side (e.g., front) or the other side (e.g., rear) of the first direction toward the other side of the second direction. It can also be extended in the true direction.

The other end (eg, left end) of the fourth body portion 334 may be connected to the second wire 320. For example, the other end of the fourth body portion 334 may be in contact with or coupled to the second wire 320.

The fourth body portion 334 may allow the end of the second wire 320 to extend to the other side in the second direction.

The fourth sealing member 340 may be inserted into the second groove G2 of the third body portion 332 (FIG. 5). This will be described later.

The second bus bar 350 may be combined with the second terminal 310 and the second wire 320. A fourth fastening hole TH4 may be formed in the second bus bar 350. The second bus bar 350 may be installed inside the second housing 330 (FIGS. 5 and 14).

The second terminal fastening means (TB2) can be inserted into the second housing 330 through the above-described second fastener insertion hole (H2). The second terminal fastening means (TB2) can be simultaneously inserted into the third fastening hole (TH3) and the fourth fastening hole (TH4) (FIGS. 5 and 14). Accordingly, the second terminal fastening means TB2 can couple the second terminal 310 and the second bus bar 350. Accordingly, the second terminal 310 and the second bus bar 350 may be electrically connected.

The second lid 360 may be coupled to the other end of the third body portion 332 in the first direction. The second lid 360 can close the second fastener insertion hole H2 (FIGS. 5 and 14).

The fifth sealing member 370 may be installed between the second terminal fastening means TB2 and the second lid 360 (FIGS. 5 and 14).

The second rear holder 380 may be coupled to the other end of the second body portion 234. The second rear holder 380 may surround the second wire 320 (FIGS. 5 and 14).

The sixth sealing member 390 may be installed inside the second rear holder 380 or the fourth body portion 334. The sixth sealing member 390 may be installed adjacent to the second rear holder 380. The sixth sealing member 390 may contact the second wire 320 and surround the second wire 320 (FIGS. 5 and 14).

The sixth sealing member 390 may be disposed between the fourth body portion 334 and the second rear holder 380 in the second direction. The sixth sealing member 390 may contact the fourth body portion 334 and the second rear holder 380 in a second direction (FIG. 5).

[body]

FIG. 17 is a back view of the body of FIGS. 1 to 9, and FIG. 18 is an enlarged perspective view of the dashed-dotted line portion of FIG. 17.

Body 100 may include a first connection portion 110. Additionally, the body 100 may further include a second connection portion 120.

A first terminal insertion hole 112 and a second terminal insertion hole 116 may be formed in the first connection portion 110.

The first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 may penetrate the first connection portion 110 in the first direction. The first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 may be formed side by side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

When viewed from one side (e.g., front) in the first direction, the second terminal insertion hole 116 may be formed on one side (e.g., right side) of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the second direction (Fig. 1 , Figure 5, Figure 6).

The first terminal 210 and the second terminal 310 are respectively inserted and installed in the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116 (FIGS. 1 and 5), or the second terminal 310 and The first terminal 210 can be inserted and installed, respectively (FIG. 6).

The first connection part 110 may be coupled to a mating connector (not shown). The terminal of the counterpart connector can be inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116. The mating connector coupled with the first connection portion 110 may supply direct current power, for example.

The second connection part 120 may be provided on one side (eg, upper side) of the first connection part 110 in the third direction (eg, up and down direction). The second connection portion 120 may be coupled to a mating connector (not shown). A terminal insertion hole into which the terminal of the counterpart connector is inserted may also be formed in the second connection portion 120. The mating connector coupled with the second connection portion 120 may supply, for example, alternating current power.

The second connection part 120 may include a fifth support part 122 protruding in the first direction (FIGS. 17 and 18). The fifth support portion 122 may form a boundary of the second connection portion 120. When the first terminal wire assembly 200 or the second terminal wire assembly 300 is installed in the first connection portion 110, one side of the first body portion 232 or the third body portion 332 in the third direction ( Since the fifth support portion 122 is located at the top, for example, the available space on one side (e.g., top) of the first body portion 232 or the third body portion 332 in the third direction may be reduced (e.g., above). Figure 2. Figure 4).

The body 100 may further include a first support portion 114 and a third support portion 118.

The first support portion 114 may extend from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction. The first support portion 114 is the first groove (G1) of the first body portion 232 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 or the second groove (G1) of the third body portion 332 of the second terminal wire assembly 300. It may be insertable into the groove G2 (Figure 5).

The third support portion 118 may extend from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 to the other side in the first direction. The third support portion 118 is the second groove (G2) of the third body portion 332 of the second terminal wire assembly 300 or the first groove (G2) of the first body portion 232 of the first terminal wire assembly 200. It may be insertable into the groove G1 (FIG. 5).

At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 may be installed between the first inner wall (IW1) and the first support portion 114 or between the first inner wall (IW1) and the third support portion 118. Additionally, at least a portion of the fourth sealing member 340 may be installed between the second inner wall (IW2) and the third support portion 118 or between the second inner wall (IW2) and the first support portion 114 (FIG. 5 ).

Clause 9 // Accordingly, the first and fourth sealing members (240, 340) can effectively prevent moisture inflow. In addition, when installing the first/second body portions 232 and 332 on the body 100, the first/second outer walls OW1 and OW2 are guided by the first support portion 114 or the third support portion 118. Therefore, manufacturing and maintenance of the connector 10 can be facilitated. Additionally, since the first/second outer walls OW1 and OW2 are stably supported by the first support part 114 or the third support part 118, durability can be improved.

The first inner wall (IW1) and the second inner wall (IW2) are spaced apart from the first outer portion or the second outer portion of the body 100 by a predetermined distance (PI) in the first direction, respectively, and are spaced apart from the first outer portion or the second outer portion. They can be arranged to face each other (Figure 5). The first internal space (S1) and the first groove (G1) of the first body portion 232 may be communicated with each other through the space spaced apart by the predetermined interval (PI), and the second interior space of the third body portion 332 may be connected to each other. The space S2 and the second groove G2 may communicate with each other. At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 and the fourth sealing member 340 may be installed in spaces spaced apart from each other by the predetermined interval (PI). Accordingly, the first sealing member 240 can contact the first terminal 210 inserted into the first internal space (S1) and surround the first terminal 210, and the fourth sealing member 340 It can be in contact with the second terminal 310 inserted into the second internal space (S2) and can surround the second terminal 310.

Clause 10 // Accordingly, the first and fourth sealing members 240 and 340 can effectively prevent moisture inflow.

The body 100 may further include a second support portion 115 and a fourth support portion 119.

The second support portion 115 may extend from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction. The second support portion 115 may at least partially surround the first body portion 232 or the third body portion 332 coupled to the body 100. One or more second support units 115 may be provided (FIGS. 5, 17, and 18).

The fourth support portion 119 may extend from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 to the other side in the first direction. The fourth support portion 119 may at least partially surround the third body portion 332 or the first body portion 232 coupled to the body 100. More than one fourth support portion 119 may be provided (FIGS. 5, 17, and 18).

The one or more first protruding coupling parts C1 or the one or more second protruding coupling parts C2 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second support part 115 or the fourth support part 119.

For example, two first protruding coupling portions (C1) may be coupled to two second supporting portions (115a, 115b) and two first fastening means (B1). In addition, the two second protruding coupling portions (C2) may be coupled to the two fourth supporting portions (119a, 119b) and the two second fastening means (B2) (Figs. 3, 4, 5, 17 , Figure 18).

Clause 11 // Accordingly, when installing the first / third body parts (232, 332) on the body 100, the first / third body parts (232, 332) are connected to the second support part (115) or the fourth support part. Since it is guided by 119, manufacturing and maintenance of the connector 10 can be facilitated. Additionally, since the first/third body portions 232 and 332 are stably supported by the second support portion 115 or the fourth support portion 119, durability may be improved. In addition, since one or more first/second protruding coupling portions (C1, C2) are coupled to the second support portion (115) or the fourth support portion (119), the first/second terminal wire assembly (200, 300) is stable. It can be fixedly installed.

[Terminal 1 wire assembly and Terminal 2 wire assembly]

When the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are installed on the body 100, according to the setting direction of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320, the second On a cross-section cut in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the direction, the fourth body portion 334 of the second terminal wire assembly 300 is located on the other side of the second body portion 234 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 in the first direction. (e.g., posteriorly) (Figure 5).

To this end, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 may have different shapes or sizes. For example, the length of the third body portion 332 of the second terminal wire assembly 300 in the first direction is longer than the length of the first body portion 232 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 in the first direction. It can be large (Figure 5). In this case, even if the setting directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are different, the body 100 having the same shape or size can be used (FIGS. 1 and 6).

However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, unlike the drawings, the shape or size of the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are the same, but the fourth body portion 334 of the second terminal wire assembly 300 is the first. The terminal wire assembly 200 may be coupled to the body 100 on the other side (eg, rear) in the first direction than the second body portion 234. In this case, if the setting directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are different, the body 100 having different shapes or sizes, unlike in the drawings, may be used.

Looking at it specifically, it is as follows.

If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are both on the other side (e.g., left) of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 is inserted and installed into the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116, respectively, and on a cross section cut in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the second direction, the fourth body portion 334 is the second body portion 234 ) can be placed on the other side of the first direction (FIGS. 1 to 5).

On the other hand, if the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are both on one side (e.g., right) of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly (300) is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 and the first terminal insertion hole 112, respectively, at a predetermined angle (for example, 180 degrees) about the first rotation axis (A1) and the second rotation axis (A2). ) The fourth body portion 334 may be rotated, inserted, and disposed on the other side of the second body portion 234 in the first direction on a cross-section cut in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the second direction (FIGS. 6 to 6). 9).

Paragraph 2 // Accordingly, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are arranged side by side in all preset extension directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320. Even if it is one side of the second direction that is the same/similar to the second direction or the other side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 can be installed so as not to interfere with each other, and the first wire The ends of 220 and the second wire 320 may be correctly set to one side or the other side of the preset second direction.

In particular, even if the first housing 230 and the second housing 330 must be placed adjacent to each other for, for example, compliance with standards or miniaturization of the connector, the second body portion 234 or the fourth body portion 334 is the third body portion 234 or the fourth body portion 334. It can be installed by rotating in a preset direction without being interfered with or blocked by the body portion 332 or the first body portion 232, and the end of the first wire 220 or the second wire 320 is connected to the second housing ( 330) or the first housing 230 and may extend in a preset direction without being interfered with or blocked.

Accordingly, a plurality of types of connectors 10 with different end directions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are connected to the same first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300. Since it can be manufactured, parts sharing is possible and the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced. In addition, a plurality of types of connectors 10 in which the end portions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are set in different directions can be manufactured with the body 100 having the same shape or size.

The first predetermined direction in which the above-described first plane VP1 extends and the second predetermined direction in which the second plane VP2 extends may correspond to each other (FIG. 16). At this time, the first housing 230 may include the at least one first protruding engaging portion C1 that protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first portion P1 that meets the first plane VP1, Housing 2 330 may include at least one second protruding coupling portion C2 that protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the second portion P2 that meets the second plane VP2 (FIG. 16).

Paragraph 7 // Accordingly, since the positions of the first protruding coupling portion (C1) of the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second protruding coupling portion (C2) of the second terminal wire assembly 300 correspond to each other, insertion Even if the holes 112 and 116 are replaced and inserted, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are connected to the body 100 through the first protruding coupling portion C1 and the second protruding coupling portion C2. ) can be combined with. At this time, even if the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are rotated and inserted, they will not be coupled to the body 110 through the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the second protruding coupling portion (C2). It may be possible. Accordingly, a plurality of types of connectors 10 with different end directions of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are connected to the same body 100, the first terminal wire assembly 200, and the second terminal wire. Since it can be manufactured as an assembly 300, parts sharing is possible and the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced.

At this time, the first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction may be directions inclined in the second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. Additionally, at this time, the first housing 230 may include a pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1), and the second housing 330 may include a pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2). there is.

The pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1) may each correspond to the at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) protruding outward from the outer periphery of the first portion (P1) meeting the first plane (VP1). there is. On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the first body portion 232 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. You can. A pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 may protrude along the first plane VP1 from opposite sides with respect to the first rotation axis A1 (FIG. 16).

The pair of second protruding engaging portions (C2) may each correspond to the at least one second protruding engaging portion (C2) protruding outward from the outer periphery of the second portion (P2) meeting the second plane (VP2). there is. On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the third body portion 332 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. You can. A pair of second protruding coupling parts C2 may protrude along the second plane VP2 from opposite sides with respect to the second rotation axis A2 (FIG. 16).

Paragraph 8 // Accordingly, the pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1) are closer to the first rotation axis (A1) than one end and the other end of the first body portion (232) in the third and second directions ( It may extend from M1) to the outside of the first body portion 232. In addition, the pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2) are connected to the third direction from a point (M2) closer to the second rotation axis (A2) than the one end and the other end of the third body portion (332) in the third and second directions. It may extend to the outside of the body portion 332. Additionally, a pair of first protruding coupling parts C1 and a pair of second protruding coupling parts C2 may be formed in a diagonal direction with respect to the second and third directions. Therefore, for example, in order to comply with standard specifications or miniaturize the connector, one side (e.g., upward) or the other side (e.g., downward) of the first body portion 232 in the third direction and one side of the first body portion 232 in the second direction The available space on (e.g., right) or the other side (e.g., left) is small, and one side (e.g., upward) or other side (e.g., bottom) of the third direction of the third body portion 332 and the third body portion (332) Even if the available space is small on one side (e.g., right) or the other side (e.g., left) of the second direction, the size of the pair of first protruding engaging portions C1 and the pair of second protruding engaging portions C2 or Length may increase. Accordingly, the area where the pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1) and the pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2) and the body 100 face or contact each other increases, so that the pair of first protruding coupling portions ( C1) and the pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 may be strongly coupled to the body 100. Accordingly, the coupling strength between the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 and the body 100 can be improved.

In addition, since the first and second protruding coupling portions (C1, C2) are formed on both sides of the first and second rotation axes (A1 and A2), the coupling force can be improved.

Meanwhile, in the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300, all parts except the terminals 210 and 310 and the housings 230 and 330 may have the same size and shape. Accordingly, since parts can be shared, the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the connector 10 can be reduced.

[temperature Senser]

19 and 20 are perspective views of a temperature sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 21 and 22 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing the temperature sensor of Figures 19 and 20 installed in the first terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 10. Figures 23 and 24 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view showing the temperature sensor of Figures 19 and 20 installed in the second terminal wire assembly of Figures 1 to 9 and Figure 14. Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a temperature sensor is installed in the connector of Figure 5.

19 to 25, the connector 10 may further include a temperature sensor 400, and the temperature sensor 400 is connected to the first terminal wire assembly 200 or the second terminal wire assembly 300. can be placed.

Hereinafter, we will look at the case where the temperature sensor 400 is installed in the first terminal wire assembly 200 (FIGS. 21, 22, and 25). The matters discussed below can be analogously applied to the second terminal wire assembly 300 (FIGS. 23 to 25).

The temperature sensor 400 may include a sensor body 410. Additionally, the temperature sensor 400 may further include at least one of the sensor coupling portion 420 and the sensor wire 430.

The sensor body 410 may have a temperature sensing unit inside. The sensor body 410 may be formed of a conductive material.

The sensor body 410 may be in contact with the first bus bar 250, which is installed inside the first housing 230 and coupled to the first terminal 210 and the first wire 220, as described above. (Figure 22, Figure 25). Specifically, for example, the sensor body 410 may be in surface contact with the first bus bar 250.

Article 15 // Accordingly, the shape of the sensor body 410 can be simplified because the sensor body 410 does not need to directly contact the first terminal 210 and only needs to contact the first bus bar 250. For example, the sensor body 410 contacts the cylindrical first terminal 210, but one surface of the sensor body 410 does not need to be curved to expand the contact area. Instead, the sensor body 410 contacts the plate-shaped first bus bar 250, but in order to expand the contact surface area, it may be sufficient for one surface of the sensor body 410 to be flat. Accordingly, manufacturing of the temperature sensor 400 can be facilitated and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

Additionally, since the sensor body 410 is in contact with the first bus bar 250, the contact area can be increased. Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the first terminal 210.

The sensor coupling portion 420 may be coupled to the sensor body 410. The sensor coupling portion 420 may be formed of a conductive material.

A fifth fastening hole TH5 may be formed in the sensor coupling portion 420.

As described above, the first terminal fastening means TB1 may be inserted into the first housing 230. At this time, the first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) formed in the first bus bar 250 and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) of the sensor coupling portion 420 and then connects to the first terminal. It can be inserted into the first fastening hole (TH1) of 210 to couple the first terminal 210, the first bus bar 250, and the sensor coupling portion 420 (FIGS. 22 and 25).

Paragraph 16 // Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can be easily fixed at low cost with a simple configuration. Accordingly, manufacturing becomes easier and manufacturing and maintenance costs can be reduced. In addition, when the sensor coupling portion 420 is formed of a conductive material, (i) not only the sensor body 410 but also the sensor coupling portion 420 contacts the first bus bar 250, so that the temperature sensor 400 and The contact area between the first bus bars 250 increases or (ii) the sensor coupling portion 420 contacts the first terminal 210, so that the temperature sensor 400 is connected to the first bus bar 250 as well as the first terminal 210. It may also contact the terminal 210. Therefore, the temperature sensor 400 can quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the first terminal 210.

The sensor coupling unit 420 may be disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250. At this time, the first terminal fastening means (TB1) sequentially penetrates the second fastening hole (TH2) of the first bus bar 250 and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) of the sensor coupling portion 420, and then passes through the first fastening hole (TH2) of the first bus bar 250. It can be inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1) of the terminal 210. Accordingly, the sensor coupling portion 420 may contact the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250.

Article 17 // Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can directly contact not only the first bus bar 250 but also the first terminal 210, so the temperature sensor 400 measures the temperature of the first terminal 210. It can be measured quickly and accurately.

As described above, when the first housing 230 includes the first body portion 232 and the second body portion 234, one side of the first bus bar 250 in the second direction is the first body portion. It is located inside 232 and the other side in the second direction may be located inside the second body portion 234. Additionally, at least a portion of the sensor body 410 may be located inside the second body portion 234. Additionally, the sensor coupling portion 420 may protrude from the sensor body 410 to one side in the second direction and be located inside the first body portion 232. The first terminal fastening means TB1 may be inserted into the first body portion 232.

Paragraph 18 // Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 and the first bus bar ( 250) is installed in the optimal position and in the optimal structure, the temperature sensor 400 can be easily fixed, the contact area between the temperature sensor 400 and the first bus bar 250 can be increased, and the first bus bar 250 can be increased. The size of the housing 230 may be reduced.

At least a portion of the sensor body 410 may be disposed between the inner periphery of the second body portion 234 and the first bus bar 250, and the sensor coupling portion 420 is connected to the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250. It may be placed between the bus bars 250. The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) of the first bus bar 250 and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) of the sensor coupling portion 420 in order and then connects to the first terminal (210). ) can be inserted into the first fastening hole (TH1). Accordingly, the first bus bar 250 is pressed in one direction in the first direction, so that the sensor body 410 can be tightly fixed to the first bus bar 250.

Paragraph 19 // Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 is optimally positioned inside the first housing 230 of the first terminal wire assembly 200 of the connector 10, which has an approximately 'L' shape. Since it is installed in a structure, the temperature sensor 400 can be easily fixed in the first direction, and the temperature sensor 400 is in close contact with the first bus bar 250 to quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the first terminal 210. It can be measured.

The sensor wire 430 may be connected to the sensor body 410. The sensor wire 430 can supply power to a temperature sensing unit provided inside the sensor body 410 or transmit information about the temperature measured in the temperature sensing unit to the outside.

As described above, the first housing 230 includes the first body portion 232 and the second body portion 234, and the first terminal wire assembly 200 includes the first rear holder 280 and the third sealing member. In the case where 290 is further included, the sensor wire 430 may extend to the outside of the first terminal wire assembly 200 through the hole 292 formed in the third sealing member 290.

Paragraph 20 // Accordingly, the sensor wire 430 passes through the third sealing member 290 like the first wire 220 and is adjacent to the first wire 220, so the wires 220 and 430 are easily fixed. Alternatively, it can be easily connected to an external configuration. Accordingly, installation and maintenance of the connector 10 can be facilitated. In addition, even if the sensor wire 430 penetrates the inside and outside of the first housing 230, moisture can be prevented from flowing into the first housing 230 by the third sealing member 290.

Meanwhile, the temperature sensor 400 described above may be installed in the second terminal wire assembly 300. Accordingly, the temperature sensor 400 can be shared.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrative drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. It is obvious that transformation can occur. In addition, although the operational effects according to the configuration of the present invention were not explicitly described and explained while explaining the embodiments of the present invention above, it is natural that the predictable effects due to the configuration should also be recognized.

10: connector
100: body 110: first connection part
112: 1st terminal insertion hole 114: 1st support portion
115: second support 116: second terminal insertion hole
118: third support 119: fourth support
120: second connection portion 122: fifth support portion
200: Terminal 1 wire assembly 210: Terminal 1
220: first wire 230: first housing
232: first body portion 234: second body portion
240: first sealing member 250: first bus bar
260: first lid 270: second sealing member
280: first rear holder 290: third sealing member
C1: First protruding coupling part TB1: First terminal fastening means
300: Terminal 2 wire assembly 310: Terminal 2
320: second wire 330: second housing
332: third body portion 334: fourth body portion
340: Fourth sealing member 350: Second bus bar
360: second lid 370: fifth sealing member
380: second rear holder 390: sixth sealing member
C2: Second protruding coupling portion TB2: Second terminal fastening means
400: temperature sensor 410: sensor body
420: Sensor coupling part 430: Sensor wire

Claims (20)

A body 100 in which a first terminal insertion hole 112 and a second terminal insertion hole 116 penetrating in a first direction are formed side by side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;
A first terminal 210 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, the first terminal of the first terminal 210 A first wire 220 connected to the other side in one direction and disposed on the other side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116 in the first direction, and the first terminal 210, the second terminal A first terminal wire assembly 200 that is coupled to one wire 220 and the body 100 and includes a first housing 230 that limits the direction in which the end of the first wire 220 extends; and
A second terminal 310 extending in a first direction and having one end in the first direction inserted into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112, the first terminal of the second terminal 310 A second wire 320 connected to the other side in one direction and disposed on the other side of the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the first direction, and the second terminal 310, the first It includes a second terminal wire assembly 300 that is coupled to two wires 320 and the body 100 and includes a second housing 330 that limits the direction in which the end of the second wire 320 extends. ,
The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 or the second terminal insertion hole 116, and is a virtual wire that passes through the first terminal 210 and extends in the first direction. It rotates around the first rotation axis (A1) and can be inserted and installed.
The second terminal wire assembly 300 is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 or the first terminal insertion hole 112 where the first terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed, and the second terminal wire assembly 200 is not inserted and installed. It can be inserted and installed by rotating around a virtual second rotation axis (A2) that passes through (310) and extends in the first direction,
Accordingly, the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 can extend in a preset direction,
connector.
In claim 1,
The second terminal insertion hole 116 is formed on one side of the first terminal insertion hole 112 in the second direction,
The first housing 230 is,
A first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction inserted into the inside and coupled to the body 100; and
One end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 extends in the second direction. It includes a second body portion 234 extending to the other side of,
The second housing 330 is,
A third body portion 332 extending in a first direction, the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction is inserted into the inside, and is coupled to the body 100; and
One end is coupled to the third body portion 332, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the second wire 320, and the end of the second wire 320 extends in the second direction. It includes a fourth body portion 334 extending to the other side of,
If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are both on the other side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are The fourth body portion 334 is inserted into the first terminal insertion hole 112 and the second terminal insertion hole 116, respectively, and on a cross-section cut in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the second direction, the fourth body portion 334 is the second body portion 234. ) is disposed on the other side of the first direction,
If the preset directions of the ends of the first wire 220 and the second wire 320 are all on one side of the second direction, the first terminal wire assembly 200 and the second terminal wire assembly 300 are It is inserted and installed into the second terminal insertion hole 116 and the first terminal insertion hole 112, respectively, and is rotated at a predetermined angle about the first and second rotation axes A1 and A2, respectively, and is inserted and installed in the second direction. A connector in which the fourth body portion 334 is disposed on the other side of the second body portion 234 in the first direction on a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane perpendicular to the.
In claim 1,
The first housing 230 is,
A first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside; and
It includes one or more first protruding coupling portions (C1) that protrude outward from the outer periphery of the first body portion 232 and are coupled to the first body portion 232 and the body 100,
The second housing 330 is,
a third body portion 332 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction inserted into the inside; and
A connector comprising one or more second protruding coupling portions (C2) that protrude outward from the outer periphery of the third body portion 332 and are coupled to the third body portion 332 and the body 100.
In claim 3,
A first fastening means (B1) inserted into the first protruding coupling portion (C1) and the body 100; and
A connector further comprising a second fastening means (B2) inserted into the second protruding coupling portion (C2) and the body (100).
In claim 3,
At least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first portion (P1) of the first body portion (232) meeting the virtual first plane (VP1), and (VP1) passes through the first rotation axis (A1) and extends in a first direction and a first predetermined direction, and passes through the at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) and extends in a second and third directions. On a cross-section cut in a plane, the first point (M1) where the outer circumference of the first portion (P1) and the first plane (VP1) meet is higher than one end or the other end of the first body portion 232 in the third direction. Closer to the first rotation axis (A1) or closer to the first rotation axis (A1) than one end or the other end of the first body portion 232 in the second direction,
At least one second protruding coupling portion (C2) protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the second portion (P2) of the third body portion (332) meeting the virtual second plane (VP2), and (VP2) passes through the second rotation axis (A2) and extends in the first and second predetermined directions, and passes through the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2) and extends in the second and third directions. On a cross-section cut in a plane, the second point (M2) where the outer circumference of the second portion (P2) and the second plane (VP2) meet is higher than one end or the other end of the third body portion 332 in the third direction. A connector that is closer to the second rotation axis (A2) or closer to the second rotation axis (A2) than one end or the other end of the third body portion 332 in the second direction.
In claim 5,
The first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction are inclined in a second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions,
The at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1) protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first portion (P1) along the first plane (VP1),
The connector, wherein the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2) protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the second portion (P2) along the second plane (VP2).
In claim 5,
The first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction correspond to each other,
The first housing 230 includes the at least one first protruding coupling portion C1,
The second housing 330 includes the at least one second protruding engaging portion C2.
In claim 7,
The first predetermined direction and the second predetermined direction are inclined in a second direction toward a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions,
The first housing 230 includes a pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1), each corresponding to the at least one first protruding coupling portion (C1),
On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of first protruding coupling portions C1 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the first body portion 232 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. To have,
The pair of first protruding coupling portions (C1) protrude along the first plane (VP1) from opposite sides with respect to the first rotation axis (A1),
The second housing 330 includes a pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2), each corresponding to the at least one second protruding coupling portion (C2),
On a cross-section cut by an imaginary plane passing through the pair of second protruding coupling portions C2 and extending in the second and third directions, the outer circumference of the third body portion 332 has a circular or convex polygonal shape. To have,
A connector in which the pair of second protruding coupling portions (C2) protrude along the second plane (VP2) from opposite sides with respect to the second rotation axis (A2).
In claim 1,
The first housing 230 includes a first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside,
The first body portion 232 includes a first internal space (S1) at the center extending in a first direction, open to one side in the first direction, and into which the first terminal 210 is inserted,
At one end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction, there is a first groove (G1) surrounding one end of the first internal space (S1) in the first direction and into which the first sealing member 240 is inserted. formed,
By the first groove (G1), a first inner wall (IW1) and a first groove (G1) located between the first inner space (S1) and the first groove (G1) and surrounding the first inner space (S1) ) and a first outer wall (OW1) located on the outside of the first groove (G1) is defined,
The second housing 330 includes a third body portion 332 extending in a first direction and the other side of the second terminal 310 in the first direction is inserted and installed inside,
The third body portion 332 includes a second internal space (S2) at the center extending in a first direction, open in one direction in the first direction, and into which the second terminal 310 is inserted,
At one end of the third body portion 332 in the first direction, there is a second groove (G2) surrounding one end of the second internal space (S2) in the first direction and into which the fourth sealing member 340 is inserted. formed,
By the second groove (G2), a second inner wall (IW2) and a second groove (G2) located between the second inner space (S2) and the second groove (G2) and surrounding the second inner space (S2) ) and a second outer wall (OW2) surrounding the second groove (G2) is defined,
The body 100 is,
It extends from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction and is inserted into the first groove (G1) or the second groove (G2). A possible first support 114; and
It extends from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 to the other side in the first direction and is inserted into the second groove (G2) or the first groove (G1). Comprising a possible third support (118),
At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 is installed between the first inner wall (IW1) and the first support portion 114 or between the first inner wall (IW1) and the third support portion 118,
At least a portion of the fourth sealing member 340 is a connector installed between the second inner wall (IW2) and the third support portion 118 or between the second inner wall (IW2) and the first support portion 114. .
In claim 9,
The first inner wall (IW1) and the second inner wall (IW2) are spaced apart from the first outer portion or the second outer portion of the body 100 by a predetermined distance (PI) in the first direction, respectively, so that the first outer portion or the second inner wall (IW2) It is arranged to face the outer part,
The first internal space (S1) and the first groove (G1) of the first body portion 232 communicate with each other through the space spaced apart by the predetermined interval (PI), and the second interior space of the third body portion 332 The space (S2) and the second groove (G2) are connected to each other,
At least a portion of the first sealing member 240 and the fourth sealing member 340 are respectively installed in spaces spaced apart from each other by the predetermined interval (PI), and accordingly, the first sealing member 240 is installed in the first internal space (S1). ) and the fourth sealing member 340 is in contact with the second terminal 310 inserted into the second internal space (S2) and surrounds the first terminal 210. Connector surrounding terminal 2 (310).
In claim 3,
The body 100 is,
The first body portion 232 extends from the first outer portion of the first terminal insertion hole 112 surrounding the first terminal insertion hole 112 to the other side in the first direction and is coupled to the body 100. or one or more second support portions 115 that may at least partially surround the third body portion 332; and
The third body portion 332 extends from the second outer portion of the second terminal insertion hole 116 surrounding the second terminal insertion hole 116 to the other side in the first direction and is coupled to the body 100. or one or more fourth support portions 119 that can at least partially surround the first body portion 232,
The one or more first protruding coupling parts (C1) or the one or more second protruding coupling parts (C2) are coupled to at least a portion of the second support part (115) or the fourth support part (119).
In claim 1,
A first fastening hole TH1 is formed at the other end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction,
The first housing 230 extends in a first direction, the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction is inserted into the first body portion 232 and is coupled to the body 100. Including,
A first fastener insertion hole (H1) is formed at the other end of the first body portion 232 in the first direction,
The first terminal wire assembly 200,
A first bus bar 250 coupled to the first wire 220, forming a second fastening hole TH2, and installed inside the first housing 230;
It is inserted into the first housing 230 through the first fastener insertion hole (H1) and is inserted together into the first fastener hole (TH1) and the second fastener hole (TH2) to form the first terminal 210. and a first terminal fastening means (TB1) coupling the first bus bar (250);
A first lid 260 coupled to the other end of the first body 232 in the first direction and closing the first fastener insertion hole H1; and
A connector further comprising a second sealing member (270) installed between the first terminal fastening means (TB1) and the first lid (260).
In claim 1,
The first housing 230 is,
A first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction inserted into the inside and coupled to the body 100; and
One end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 is connected to the second direction. It includes a second body portion 234 extending to the other side,
The first terminal wire assembly 200,
A first rear holder 280 coupled to the other end of the second body 234 and surrounding the first wire 220; and
It is installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234, but is installed adjacent to the first rear holder 280, is in contact with the first wire 220, and surrounds the first wire 220. is a connector further comprising a third sealing member 290.
In claim 13,
The third sealing member 290 is disposed between the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280 in a second direction and is connected to the second body portion 234 and the first rear holder 280 and the third sealing member 290. A connector that touches in two directions.
In claim 1,
It further includes a temperature sensor 400 including a sensor body 410 having a temperature sensing unit therein,
The first terminal wire assembly 200 is installed inside the first housing 230, is coupled to the first terminal 210 and the first wire 220, and is in contact with the sensor body 410. 1 Connector, including a bus bar (250).
In claim 15,
A first fastening hole TH1 is formed at the other end of the first terminal 210 in the first direction,
A second fastening hole (TH2) is formed in the first bus bar 250,
The temperature sensor 400 is configured to include a sensor coupling portion 420 that is coupled to the sensor body 410 and has a fifth fastening hole TH5,
The first terminal wire assembly 200 is inserted into the first housing 230, passes through the second fastening hole TH2 and the fifth fastening hole TH5, and then connects the first fastening hole TH1. A connector including a first terminal fastening means (TB1) that is inserted into and fastened to couple the first terminal 210, the first bus bar 250, and the sensor coupling portion 420.
In claim 16,
The sensor coupling unit 420 is disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250,
The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) in that order and then is inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1), thereby coupling the sensor. The portion 420 is a connector that contacts the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250.
In claim 16,
The first housing 230 is,
A first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction inserted into the inside and coupled to the body 100; and
It includes a second body portion 234, one end of which is coupled to the first body portion 232, extending from one end to the other side in a second direction, and the other end of which is connected to the first wire 220,
The first bus bar 250 has one side in the second direction located inside the first body portion 232, and the other side in the second direction is located inside the second body portion 234,
At least a portion of the sensor body 410 is located inside the second body portion 234,
The sensor coupling portion 420 protrudes from the sensor body 410 to one side in the second direction and is located inside the first body portion 232,
The first terminal fastening means (TB1) is a connector that is inserted into the first body portion (232).
In claim 18,
At least a portion of the sensor body 410 is disposed between the inner periphery of the second body portion 234 and the first bus bar 250,
The sensor coupling unit 420 is disposed between the first terminal 210 and the first bus bar 250,
The first terminal fastening means (TB1) passes through the second fastening hole (TH2) and the fifth fastening hole (TH5) in that order and then is inserted and fastened into the first fastening hole (TH1), thereby A connector in which the bus bar 250 is pressed in one direction in a first direction so that the sensor body 410 is closely fixed to the first bus bar 250.
In claim 15,
The first housing 230 is,
A first body portion 232 extending in a first direction and having the other side of the first terminal 210 in the first direction inserted into the inside and coupled to the body 100; and
One end is coupled to the first body portion 232, extends from one end to the other side in the second direction, the other end is connected to the first wire 220, and the end of the first wire 220 is connected to the second direction. It includes a second body portion 234 extending to the other side,
The first terminal wire assembly 200,
A first rear holder 280 coupled to the other end of the second body 234 and surrounding the first wire 220; and
It is installed inside the first rear holder 280 or the second body portion 234, but is installed adjacent to the first rear holder 280, is in contact with the first wire 220, and surrounds the first wire 220. further includes a third sealing member 290,
The temperature sensor 400 is configured to include a sensor wire 430 connected to the sensor body 410,
The sensor wire 430 extends to the outside of the first terminal wire assembly 200 through the hole 292 formed in the third sealing member 290.

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