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CN-224233037-U - Conductive block, electric connection module and power connector

CN224233037UCN 224233037 UCN224233037 UCN 224233037UCN-224233037-U

Abstract

The utility model discloses a conductive block, an electric connection module and a power connector. A plurality of terminal slots are formed on the conductive block, the conductive block being adapted to be in electrical contact with a plurality of terminals respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal slots and to be fastened to a bus bar such that the plurality of terminals can be electrically connected to the bus bar via the conductive block. In the present utility model, the plurality of terminals of the power connector are electrically connected with the conductive block and electrically connected to the bus bar via the conductive block. In the present utility model, since the terminal current does not flow through the circuit board, the size and cost of the circuit board can be reduced, and the current path can be shortened and the power consumption can be reduced. In addition, in the present utility model, the plurality of terminals of the power connector are electrically connected to the same conductive block, and are not required to be electrically connected to the plurality of conductive members, respectively, and therefore, the number of members can be reduced, and the present utility model can also achieve a certain floatability.

Inventors

  • ZHAO YUQIANG
  • YAO WEI
  • LI QIANJIN

Assignees

  • 泰科电子(上海)有限公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20250512

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A conductive block, characterized in that: A plurality of terminal slots (10) are formed on the conductive block (1), the conductive block (1) being adapted to be in electrical contact with a plurality of terminals (2) respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal slots (10) and to be fastened to a bus bar such that the plurality of terminals (2) can be electrically connected to the bus bar via the conductive block (1).
  2. 2. The conductive block according to claim 1, wherein the conductive block (1) is a monolithic copper block or a monolithic copper alloy block.
  3. 3. The conductive block of claim 1, wherein: the conductive block (1) has a front block (11) and a rear block (12) opposed in a longitudinal direction (Y) thereof, the plurality of terminal slots (10) being formed in the front block (11), the rear block (12) being for fastening to the bus bar.
  4. 4. A conductive block according to claim 3, wherein: The plurality of terminal slots (10) are aligned in a transverse direction (X) of the conductive block (1) and extend in a longitudinal direction (Y) and a height direction (Z) of the conductive block (1).
  5. 5. A conductive block according to claim 3, wherein: A screw hole (13) extending in a height direction (Z) of the conductive block (1) is formed on the rear block (12), the screw hole (13) being for connection with a screw connection so that the conductive block (1) can be fastened to the busbar via the screw connection connected with the screw hole (13).
  6. 6. The conductive block of claim 5, wherein: A positioning hole (14) extending in the height direction (Z) of the conductive block (1) is formed on the bottom surface of the rear block (12), and the positioning hole (14) is adapted to cooperate with a positioning post on a circuit board to position the conductive block (1) onto the circuit board.
  7. 7. The conductive block of claim 6, wherein: A plurality of supporting feet (15) are formed on the bottom surface of the conductive block (1), and the supporting feet (15) are suitable for being supported on the top surface of the circuit board.
  8. 8. An electrical connection module, comprising: The conductive block (1) of any one of claims 1-7, and A plurality of terminals (2) respectively inserted into a plurality of terminal slots (10) of the conductive block (1), The plurality of terminals (2) are in electrical contact with the conductive block (1) and the conductive block (1) is adapted to be secured to a busbar such that the plurality of terminals (2) can be electrically connected to the busbar via the conductive block (1).
  9. 9. The electrical connection module of claim 8, wherein: The terminal (2) includes: A terminal plate (20) having an insertion portion (201) to be inserted into the terminal slot (10) of the conductive block (1), and An elastic member (21) fixed to a surface of an insertion portion (201) of the terminal plate (20), The elastic member (21) is inserted into the terminal slot (10) and is in electrical contact with an inner wall surface of the terminal slot (10).
  10. 10. The electrical connection module of claim 9, wherein: The terminal slot (10) has two inner wall surfaces opposing each other in the lateral direction (X) of the conductive block (1), the terminal plate (20) is abutted against one inner wall surface of the terminal slot (10), and the elastic member (21) is in electrical contact with the other inner wall surface of the terminal slot (10).
  11. 11. The electrical connection module of claim 9, wherein: The elastic member (21) includes: a band portion (211) fixed to the terminal plate (20), and A row of elastic arms (210) connected to the band (211), The strip-shaped part (211) extends along the height direction (Z) of the conductive block (1), and the row of elastic arms (210) are in electrical contact with the inner wall surface of the terminal slot (10) of the conductive block (1).
  12. 12. The electrical connection module of claim 11, wherein: The band portion (211) of the elastic member (21) is welded, crimped or riveted to the terminal plate (20).
  13. 13. The electrical connection module of claim 11, wherein: The tip (21 a) of the elastic arm (210) is movably supported on the terminal plate (20), the elastic arm (210) has a contact protrusion (21 b) near the tip (21 a) thereof, and the contact protrusion (21 b) is in electrical contact with the inner wall surface of the terminal slot (10) of the conductive block (1).
  14. 14. The electrical connection module of claim 9, wherein: The plurality of terminals (2) are arranged in pairs, the elastic members (21) of each pair of terminals (2) facing each other such that the partition wall between the adjacent two terminal slots (10) is sandwiched between the elastic members (21) of the adjacent two terminals (2).
  15. 15. The electrical connection module of claim 9, wherein: The terminal plate (20) further has a connection portion (202) located outside the terminal slot (10) of the conductive block (1), and the connection portion (202) of the terminal plate (20) is used for electrically connecting with a mating terminal or a power transmission member.
  16. 16. The electrical connection module of claim 15, wherein: A positioning step (20 a) is formed at the bottom of the connecting portion (202) of the terminal plate (20), and the positioning step (20 a) abuts against the lower side edge of the entrance of the terminal slot (10) of the conductive block (1) to position the terminal plate (20) in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the conductive block (1).
  17. 17. The electrical connection module of claim 9, wherein: The terminal plate (20) includes a plurality of conductive plates (20 ') laminated together, the plurality of conductive plates (20') being welded, riveted or crimped together.
  18. 18. A power connector, comprising: Insulating shell (3) The electrical connection module (100) of any one of claims 8-17, The plurality of terminals (2) and the front block (11) of the conductive block (1) are arranged in the insulating housing (3), and the rear block (12) of the conductive block (1) is located outside the insulating housing (3) for electrical connection to a busbar.
  19. 19. The power connector of claim 18, wherein: A slot (30) allowing insertion of a mating terminal or a power transmission member is formed in the insulating case (3), and a connection portion (202) of the terminal (2) is used for electrically connecting with the mating terminal or the power transmission member inserted into the slot (30).
  20. 20. The power connector of claim 18, wherein: The insulating housing (3) being adapted to be fixed to a circuit board, the rear block (12) of the conductive block (1) being adapted to be supported and positioned on the circuit board, and When the power connector is mounted to a circuit board, the plurality of terminals (2) and the conductive blocks (1) of the electrical connection module (100) are not electrically connected to the circuit board.

Description

Conductive block, electric connection module and power connector Technical Field The utility model relates to a conductive block, an electrical connection module comprising the conductive block and a power connector comprising the electrical connection module. Background In the prior art, the terminals of the power connector are typically electrically connected directly to the circuit board and electrically connected to the buss bar via the circuit board. When the current flowing through the terminals is large, the cross-sectional dimensions of the conductive traces on the circuit board must be increased to be able to carry the large current. But this results in an increased size and cost of the circuit board. In addition, the circuit board has the defects of poor current carrying capacity, long conductive path and high power consumption. Disclosure of utility model The present utility model is directed to solving at least one of the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages of the prior art. According to one aspect of the present utility model, a conductive block is provided. A plurality of terminal slots are formed on the conductive block, the conductive block being adapted to be in electrical contact with a plurality of terminals respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal slots and to be fastened to a bus bar such that the plurality of terminals can be electrically connected to the bus bar via the conductive block. According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the conductive block is a monolithic copper block or a monolithic copper alloy block. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the conductive block has a front block and a rear block opposite in a longitudinal direction thereof, the plurality of terminal insertion grooves being formed in the front block, the rear block being for fastening to the bus bar. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the plurality of terminal slots are aligned in a lateral direction of the conductive block and extend in a longitudinal direction and a height direction of the conductive block. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a screw hole extending in a height direction of the conductive block is formed on the rear block, the screw hole being for connection with a screw connector such that the conductive block can be fastened to the bus bar via the screw connector connected with the screw hole. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a positioning hole extending in a height direction of the conductive block is formed on a bottom surface of the rear block, and the positioning hole is adapted to be engaged with a positioning post on a circuit board to position the conductive block onto the circuit board. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of supporting feet are formed on the bottom surface of the conductive block, the plurality of supporting feet being adapted to be supported on the top surface of the circuit board. According to another aspect of the utility model, an electrical connection module is provided. The electric connection module comprises the conductive block and a plurality of terminals respectively inserted into a plurality of terminal slots of the conductive block. The plurality of terminals are in electrical contact with the conductive block and the conductive block is adapted to be secured to a busbar such that the plurality of terminals can be electrically connected to the busbar via the conductive block. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal includes a terminal plate having an insertion portion inserted into a terminal insertion groove of the conductive block, and an elastic member fixed to a surface of the insertion portion of the terminal plate. The elastic member is inserted into the terminal slot and is in electrical contact with an inner wall surface of the terminal slot. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal insertion groove has two inner wall surfaces opposing in a lateral direction of the conductive block, the terminal plate is abutted against one inner wall surface of the terminal insertion groove, and the elastic member is in electrical contact with the other inner wall surface of the terminal insertion groove. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the elastic member includes a band portion fixed to the terminal plate, and a row of elastic arms connected to the band portion. The strip-shaped part extends along the height direction of the conductive block, and the row of elastic arms are in electrical contact with the inner wall surface of the terminal slot of the conductive block. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the band portion of the elastic member is welded, crimped or riveted to th