Description:A STRUCTURE FOR A CONNECTOR
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a structure for a connector. More particularly, but not exclusively to a structure for a connector 5 in a battery pack disposed in vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A battery pack is the energy source of an electric vehicle which provides the required electrical energy to propel the vehicle and power its auxiliary components. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells 10 interconnected to each other. The battery pack achieves desired voltage by connecting several battery cells in series, such that each battery cell adds its voltage potential to derive the total terminal voltage. Similarly, the battery pack achieves desired current by connecting several battery cells in parallel. The use of battery packs as an energy source is becoming prevalent in all parts 15 of the world because of the advantages offered by stored electrical energy when compared to especially energy generated via fossil fuel powered internal combustion engines. Thus, battery packs are being used to power a variety of electrical and electronic devices including for power intensive applications like powering automobiles, work machines and power tools. 20
[0003] In existing technologies with respect to energy storage devices like a battery pack in vehicles, the battery packs are removable and interchangeable which can be easily detached and replaced with charged battery packs when needed. To facilitate easy removal of battery packs from the vehicle, there is a secure connector that is conventionally disposed on a casing of the battery 25 pack, which enables connection and disconnection of the battery pack with the vehicle without any issues.
[0004] It is essential that the connector disposed on the battery pack is durable, which can withstand frequent connections and disconnections without wear or damage. It should be able to handle the mechanical stress of 30 being inserted and removed from the docking port repeatedly. Over time,
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repeated bending and movement of the connector can create stress, potentially leading to damage or disconnection.
[0005] Furthermore, the connector and the battery pack should be resilient to accidental disconnection during vehicle operation and ensure a secure connection when the battery pack is in place. During operation of the vehicle, 5 the vehicle is subjected to vibrations, and consequently the battery pack and the connectors may be subject to vibrations. An absence of a structure which is able to dampen the vibrations, can lead to loosening or damaging connections.
[0006] Since electric vehicles may be exposed to various weather conditions, 10 the connector and the battery pack should have good sealing properties to prevent water and dust from entering and affecting its performance. If the battery pack is not sealed, foreign particles, water and dust may enter the battery pack leading to prolonged damage and user may require constant servicing of the battery pack. Therefore, it is important that a sealed or 15 weather-resistant barrier around the connector is created, protecting it from environmental elements such as dust, moisture, dirt, and other contaminants.
[0007] The connector must provide efficient electrical conductivity to ensure a reliable flow of power between the battery pack and the vehicle's electrical system. More importantly, it is essential that the terminals of the connector 20 are isolated, to prevent short circuiting or other hazardous situations. In existing vehicles, there is a possibility that during vehicle operation, due to sudden movements and constant vibration, the terminals of the connector may come in contact with other electrical components or other parts, causing short circuit or damage to the battery pack as well as the connector and the vehicle. 25
[0008] A battery pack comprises of a plurality of electrical components. These electrical components are connected to each other through wires and other connecting methods. When these electrical components are wire connected, the wires need to be routed in a specific and organized manner, absence of which can cause strain being exerted on the wires leading to 30 damage to the wires and consequently affecting the electrical connection established between the electrical components. During vehicle operation,
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where there may be movement or vibrations, strain relief is crucial to prevent damage to the wires and ensure a reliable electrical connection over time. Absence of wire routing provisions can lead to disorganized arrangement of wires or cables, thereby leading to tangling and becoming a safety hazard. Moreover, this contributes to an unclean and unorganized appearance and 5 makes it difficult to identify and access specific wires during maintenance and servicing.
[0009] Thus, there is a need in the art for a structure for a connector which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art. 10
[00010] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. 15
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a system and method for controlling an idle start stop system.
[00012] The present invention provides a structure for a connector 20 comprising a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion comprising a plurality of openings which are configured to receive a plurality of terminals of the connector. The second portion is integrally joint to the first portion at one end. A plurality of wire routing provisions are disposed on the first portion and the second portion which guide a plurality of wires through the 25 structure to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components.
[00013] According to embodiments illustrated herein a battery pack for a vehicle. The battery pack comprising a casing, a connector, and a structure for the connector. The casing comprises of a top cover, a plurality of side walls, and a base member. The casing is configured to house a plurality of 30 cells. The connector is disposed at an underside of the top cover, and the
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connector comprises of a plurality of terminals. The structure for the connector being disposed on the connector. The structure comprises of a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion comprising a plurality of openings which are configured to receive a plurality of terminals of the connector. The second portion is integrally joint to the first portion at one end. 5 A plurality of wire routing provisions are disposed on the first portion and the second portion which guide a plurality of wires through the structure to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components.
[00014] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and 10 are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [00015] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a structure for a connector along with the accompanying diagrams. The same 15 numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. [00016] Figure 1A exemplarily illustrates a top view of the structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00017] Figure 1B exemplarily illustrates a right perspective view of the 20 structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00018] Figure 1C exemplarily illustrates a front view of the structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00019] Figure 1D exemplarily illustrates a side view of the structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 25 [00020] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a top exploded view of the battery pack in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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[00021] Figure 3A exemplarily illustrates a top view of the battery pack without the top cover disclosing the structure for the connector in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00022] Figure 3B exemplarily illustrates an exploded side view of the battery pack without the top cover disclosing the structure for the connector in 5 accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00023] Figure 4A exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the battery pack with the top cover and the plurality of electrical components in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00024] Figure 4B exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the battery 10 pack with the top cover and the plurality of electrical components with the structure for the connector being disposed on the connector in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION 15
[00025] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without 20 departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. [00026] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide a structure for a connector to facilitate easy removal of battery packs from the vehicle, 25 and to ensure that there is a secure connector for the battery pack, which enables connection and disconnection of the battery pack with the vehicle without any issues. The objective of the structure provided by the present invention is to further increase the durability of the connector, so as to withstand frequent connections and disconnections without wear or damage. 30
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[00027] Another objective of the present subject matter is to ensure that the connector is enabled to handle the mechanical stress of being inserted and removed from the docking port repeatedly. The structure also eliminates bending and movement of the connector which can create stress, potentially leading to damage or disconnection. 5
[00028] Another objective of the present subject matter is to make the connector resilient to accidental disconnection during vehicle operation and ensure a secure connection when the battery pack is in place. During operation of the vehicle, the vehicle is subjected to vibrations, and consequently the battery pack and the connectors may be subject to 10 vibrations. The structure provide by the present subject matter also aims to dampen the vibrations, therefore avoiding the loosening or damaging of the connector.
[00029] Another objective of the present subject matter is to provide good sealing around the connector to prevent water and dust from entering and 15 affecting the performance of the battery pack. It ensure that foreign particles such as water and dust do not enter the battery pack, thereby increasing the life of the battery pack. Therefore, the structure aims to protect the battery pack from environmental elements such as dust, moisture, dirt, and other contaminants. 20
[00030] Another objective of the present subject matter is to provide efficient electrical conductivity to ensure a reliable flow of power between the battery pack and the vehicle's electrical system. More importantly, it ensures that the terminals of the connector are isolated, to prevent short circuiting or other hazardous situations. 25
[00031] Another objective of the present subject matter is to provide efficient routing for electrical components that are disposed in the battery pack. The structure enables connection for the plurality of wires that connect the electrical components in a specific and organized manner, thereby preventing strain being exerted on the wires which may lead to damage to the wires and 30 consequently affect the electrical connection established between the
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electrical components. The structure restricts movement and vibrations to the plurality of wires, and providing strain relief which prevents damage to the wires and ensures a reliable electrical connection over time. It also prevents tangling of the plurality of wires which can become a safety hazard. Moreover, it offer a clean and organized appearance and makes it easier to 5 identify and access specific wires during maintenance and servicing.
[00032] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, a structure for a connector is provided, the structure comprising a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion comprising a plurality of openings which are configured to receive a plurality of terminals of the connector. The second 10 portion is integrally joint to the first portion at one end. A plurality of wire routing provisions are disposed on the first portion and the second portion which guide a plurality of wires through the structure to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components. The structure for the connector as provided in the present subject matter may snugly fit onto the connector 15 thereby isolating the connector to achieve the objectives as mentioned above, and offer protection to the connector.
[00033] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of wire routing provisions comprise of a first wire routing provision and a second wire routing provision. The first wire routing provision is disposed on the first 20 portion. The second wire routing provision is disposed on the second portion. The plurality of wire routing provisions being provided on both the first portion and the second portion ensure that wire routing connections can be made through the structure. Therefore, the structure provides a short and sealed route for the plurality of wires to connect the plurality of electrical 25 components.
[00034] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of terminals of the connector are to be inserted into the plurality of openings to enable isolation of the plurality of terminals. The plurality of openings conform with the shape of the plurality of terminals of the connector to enable 30 a snug fitting. The plurality of openings are disposed closer to an intersection
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of the first portion and the second portion. Such displacement of the plurality of openings ensures the terminals are surrounded by the structure from all directions. The first portion and the second portion creates space around the connector to ensure that accidental contact of the terminals with each other and other plurality of electrical components is avoided. 5
[00035] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the second portion is configured to extend rearwardly and parallelly along the plurality of terminals of the connector to cover a length and width of the plurality of terminals thereby preventing contact of the plurality of terminals with the plurality of electrical components. The second portion is configured to rest 10 on the plurality of terminals. Such a configuration efficiently isolates the connector sufficiently, additionally, the structure also ensures that the entirety of the connector is covered.
[00036] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the first wire routing provision is disposed between the plurality of openings. This enables a 15 connection between connector and other electrical components easily with a short wire harnessing being used while being sufficiently covered by the structure of the connector.
[00037] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of openings and the first wire routing provision is disposed on a top portion of 20 the first portion. The top portion is closer to the intersection of the first portion and the second portion. This ensures that the plurality of terminals are closer to the second portion, rest of the portion of the first portion being used to cover the connector entirely.
[00038] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the second wire 25 routing provision is disposed on the second portion and closer to the intersection of the first portion and the second portion. Such configuration being beneficial to ensuring a shorter wire length being used to connect the plurality of electrical components.
[00039] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the first portion and 30 the second portion is of a rectangular profile. The second portion is
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perpendicular to the first portion to form an L shape. The length of the second portion is more than length of the first portion. The length of the second portion conforms to length of the plurality of terminals of the connector. In an embodiment, the first portion and the second portion may be of a circular or a polygonal profile, as per requirements. 5
[00040] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the first portion is configured to have rounded corners on the top portion. The first portion is configured to have sharp edges on a bottom portion. The rounded edges enable better sealing functionality and ensure that foreign particles do not contaminate the area around the connector. 10
[00041] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the second portion comprises a step provision. The step provision is configured to fit into a cover. The step provision is formed by an increase in width of the second portion near the intersection of the first portion and the second portion. The step provision enables the structure to fit into the cover and reduces the chances 15 of the structure to be removed or displaced easily from its position.
[00042] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the first portion comprises of a plurality of grooves on a periphery of the first portion. These plurality of grooves are configured to snugly fit into the cover preventing entry of foreign materials and water. The plurality of grooves fit into the cover 20 to create a good sealing provision. The cover may have notches such that the plurality of grooves sit into each notch for the structure to engage the structure with the cover and provide a secure fit.
[00043] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of wires comprises of a CAN communication wire. As per another aspect of the 25 present subject matter, the plurality of electrical components comprises of an audio-visual unit, and a battery management system (BMS)
[00044] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the structure is made of a material which is flexible to securely hold the connector and is heat resistant and flame retardant material. 30
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[00045] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the present subject matter provides a battery pack for a vehicle. The battery pack comprising a casing, a connector, and a structure for the connector. The casing comprises of a top cover, a plurality of side walls, and a base member. The casing is configured to house a plurality of cells. The connector is disposed at an 5 underside of the top cover, and the connector comprises of a plurality of terminals. The structure for the connector being disposed on the connector. The structure comprises of a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion comprising a plurality of openings which are configured to receive a plurality of terminals of the connector. The second portion is integrally joint 10 to the first portion at one end. A plurality of wire routing provisions are disposed on the first portion and the second portion which guide a plurality of wires through the structure to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components.
[00046] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of 15 terminals is configured to be inserted into the plurality of openings to enable isolation of the plurality of terminals. The plurality of openings conforming with the dimensions of the plurality of terminals of the connector to enable a snug fitting. The plurality of openings is closer to an intersection of the first portion and the second portion. Such displacement of the plurality of 20 openings ensures the terminals are surrounded by the structure from all directions. The first portion and the second portion creates space around the connector to ensure that accidental contact of the terminals with each other and other plurality of electrical components is avoided.
[00047] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the second portion 25 extending rearwardly and parallelly along the plurality of terminals to cover length and width of the plurality of terminals of the connector to prevent contact of the plurality of terminals with the plurality of electrical components. The second portion is configured to rest on the plurality of terminals. Such a configuration efficiently isolates the connector sufficiently, 30 additionally, the structure also ensures that the entirety of the connector is covered.
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[00048] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the first portion and the second portion is of a rectangular profile. The second portion is perpendicular to the first portion to form an L shape. The length of the second portion is more than length of the first portion. The length of the second portion conforming to length of the plurality of terminals of the connector. In 5 an embodiment, the first portion and the second portion may be of a circular or a polygonal profile, as per requirements.
[00049] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the top cover comprising an opening to receive the structure. The first portion comprising a plurality of grooves on a periphery of the first portion. The plurality of 10 grooves is configured to snugly fit into the opening of the top cover preventing entry of foreign materials and water. The plurality of grooves fit into the cover to create a good sealing provision. The cover may have notches such that the plurality of grooves sit into each notch for the structure to engage the structure with the cover and provide a secure fit. 15
[00050] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the second portion comprising a step provision. The step provision is configured to fit into the opening of the top cover. The step provision is formed by an increase in the width of the second portion near the intersection of the first portion and the second portion. The step provision enables the structure to fit into the cover 20 and reduces the chances of the structure to be removed or displaced easily from its position.
[00051] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of wire routing provisions comprising a first wire routing and a second wire routing provision. The first wire routing provision is disposed on the first portion and 25 between the plurality of openings. A CAN communication wire is guided through the first wire routing provision. Such configuration being beneficial to ensuring a shorter wire length being used to connect the plurality of electrical components. This enables a connection between connector and other electrical components easily with a short wire harnessing being used 30 while being sufficiently covered by the structure of the connector. The
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plurality of wire routing provisions being provided on both the first portion and the second portion ensure that wire routing connections can be made through the structure. Therefore, the structure provides a short and sealed route for the plurality of wires to connect the plurality of electrical components. 5
[00052] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of openings and the first wire routing provision is disposed on a top portion of the first portion. The top portion is closer to the intersection of the first portion and the second portion. This ensures that the plurality of terminals are closer to the second portion, rest of the portion of the first portion being used to 10 cover the connector entirely.
[00053] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the second wire routing provision is disposed on the second portion and closer to the intersection of the first portion and the second portion. Such configuration being beneficial to ensuring a shorter wire length being used to connect the 15 plurality of electrical components.
[00054] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the battery pack comprising an audio visual unit. The audio visual unit is disposed on the top cover. The second wire routing provisions is disposed on the second portion. The second wire routing provision is configured to guide wires through the 20 structure to establish connection between the audio visual unit and a battery management system (BMS) of the battery pack. Such configuration being beneficial to ensuring a shorter wire length being used to connect the plurality of electrical components. This enables a connection between connector and other electrical components easily with a short wire harnessing being used 25 while being sufficiently covered by the structure of the connector. Therefore, the structure provides a short and sealed route for the plurality of wires to connect the plurality of electrical components.
[00055] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the structure for the connector is made of a material which is flexible to securely hold the 30 connector and is a heat resistant and flame retardant material.
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[00056] In view of the above, the claimed limitations as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed limitations enable the above solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[00057] The present subject matter is described using a structure for a 5 connector which is used in a battery pack for a vehicle, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned connector or battery pack, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only. 10
[00058] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean 15 “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00059] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a structure for a connector and a battery pack with the 20 accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown 25 herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. [00060] Figure 1A exemplarily illustrates a top view of the structure in 30 accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1B
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exemplarily illustrates a right perspective view of the structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1C exemplarily illustrates a front view of the structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1D exemplarily illustrates a side view of the structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For 5 brevity, the figures are explained together.
[00061] Figures 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D illustrate a structure (100) for a connector (206). The structure (100) comprises of first portion (102) and a second portion (104). The first portion (102) comprises of a plurality of openings (106)which are configured to receive a plurality of terminals (206a) of the10 connector (206, shown in figure 2). In an embodiment, the plurality of openings (106) are of rectangular profile, however, the plurality of openings (106)can be of a circular profile. The plurality of openings (106) conform tothe shape of the plurality of terminals (206a, shown in figure 3B) to ensure a snug fitting around the plurality of terminals (206a, shown in figure 3B) 15 thereby dampening the vibrations caused due to an operating vehicle. The plurality of terminals (206a, shown in figure 3B) being configured to be inserted into the plurality of openings (106) to enable isolation of the plurality of terminals (206a, shown in figure 3B). The plurality of openings (106) being closer to an intersection (114) of the first portion (102) and the second portion 20 (104). Such a configuration ensures that the plurality of terminals (206a) are closer to the second portion (104) which runs parallelly along the plurality of terminals (206a) thereby covering the plurality of terminals and protecting the connector (206) entirely. The second portion (104) extends rearwardly (R) and parallelly along the plurality of terminals (206a) to cover a length and 25 width of the plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206) and preventing contact of the plurality of terminals (206a) with the plurality of electrical components. The second portion (104) being configured to rest on the plurality of terminals (206a). In another embodiment, the second portion (104)may extend further along the plurality of terminals (206a) to create30 sufficient space surrounding the plurality of terminals (206a) thereby
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efficiently isolating and avoiding contact of the terminals with the plurality of electrical components present around the connector.
[00062] The second portion (104) is configured to be integrally joint to the first portion (102) at one end. The first portion (102) and the second portion (104) are of a rectangular profile, however, the first portion (102) and the 5 second portion (104) may be of a circular or a polygonal profile, as per requirements. The second portion (104) is perpendicular to the first portion (102)to form an L shape. The second portion (104) is integrally joint to thefirst portion (102) at one end. The L shape is beneficial in protecting the connector from a top side, a bottom side and a front side due to the elongated 10 portions of the first portion (102) and the second portion (104). The structure (100)makes space around the connector and ensures that other wires orelectrical components do not come in contact with the connector (206) or the plurality of terminals of the connector (206a). The length of the second portion (104) is more than length of the first portion (102). The length of the 15 second portion (104) conforming to length of the plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206). The first portion (102) is shorter to sufficiently protect the body of the connector, whereas the second portion (104) is longer to protect the plurality of terminals (206a) entirely.
[00063] A plurality of wire routing provisions (108a, 108b) are provided on 20 the first portion (102) and the second portion (104). The plurality of wire routing provisions (108a, 108b) is configured to guide a plurality of wires through the structure (100) to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components (202a). The plurality of wire routing provisions (108) comprising a first wire routing provision (108a) and a second wire routing provision 25 (108b). The first wire routing provision (108a) is disposed on the first portion (102), and the second wire routing provision (108b) is disposed on the second portion (104). The first wire routing provision (108a) is disposed between the plurality of openings (106). This enables a connection between connector (206)and other electrical components easily with a short wire harnessing30 being used while being sufficiently covered by the structure of the connector (206). The second wire routing provision (108b) is disposed on the second
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portion (104) and closer to the intersection (114) of the first portion (102) and the second portion (104). This ensures that the plurality of terminals (206a) are closer to the second portion (104), rest of the portion of the first portion (102)being used to cover the connector (206) entirely.
[00064] The plurality of openings (106) and the first wire routing provision 5 (108a) being disposed on a top portion (102a) of the first portion (102), and wherein the top portion (102a) being closer to the intersection (114) of the first portion (102) and the second portion (104). Such displacement of the plurality of openings ensures the terminals are surrounded by the structure from all directions. The first portion and the second portion creates space 10 around the connector to ensure that accidental contact of the terminals with each other and other plurality of electrical components is avoided. The first portion (102) is configured to have rounded corners on the top portion (102a). The first portion (102) is configured to have sharp edges on a bottom portion. The rounded edges enable better sealing functionality and ensure that foreign 15 particles do not contaminate the area around the connector.
[00065] The second portion (104) comprising a step provision (112) which is configured to fit into a cover. The step provision (112) is formed by an increase in width of the second portion (104) near the intersection (114) of the first portion (102) and the second portion (104). The step provision 20 enables the structure to fit into the cover and reduces the chances of the structure to be removed or displaced easily from its position. The first portion (102)comprises of a plurality of grooves (110) on a periphery of the firstportion (102). The plurality of grooves (110) is configured to snugly fit into a cover preventing entry of foreign materials and water. The plurality of 25 grooves fit into the cover to create a good sealing provision. The cover may have notches such that the plurality of grooves sit into each notch for the structure to engage the structure with the cover and provide a secure fit.
[00066] The structure (100) is made of a material which is flexible to securely hold the connector (206), and a heat resistant and flame retardant material. 30
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[0001] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a top exploded view of the battery pack in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A battery pack casing (204) protects a plurality of cells (not shown) from the outside environment and prevents it from getting damaged. The plurality of cells (not shown) is disposed in one or more holders (not shown) to hold it still in its 5 required position, during the operation of the vehicle (not shown) and also to maintain the required cell arrangement and cell spacing. The plurality of cells (not shown) provides the electric energy to drive a vehicle (not shown). In the present embodiment, the casing (204) includes a top cover (204a), a plurality of side walls (204b), and a bottom cover (204c). The plurality of side walls 10 (204b) the plurality of cells and supports the one or more sides of the battery pack. The top cover (204a) covers the battery pack from a top portion. The bottom cover 204c provides a support to the battery pack (200). In an embodiment, the casing 204 can be one of the aluminum casings. The structure (100) for the connector (206) is placed on the connector (206) with 15 the plurality of terminals (206a) being inserted into the plurality of openings (106)of the structure (100). The audio-visual unit (202a) is disposed on thetop cover (204a) and the structure is disposed below the top cover (204a) such that the audio visual unit (202a) is vertically above the structure (100) for the connector. This aids in a plurality of wires from the audio-visual unit to be 20 routed through the second wire routing provision (108b) through the structure and connected to the other electrical components of the battery pack or the battery management system (202b). In an embodiment, the top cover also includes various provisions to improve the functionality of the battery pack such as the handle, and a sealing provision for the audio-visual unit (202a). 25 The plurality of wires originating from the audio-visual unit (202a) can easily be guided through the structure (100) to ensure that a short wire length is used and the wires are routed in a organized manner to avoid tangling and damage to the wires due to bending and folding. [00067] Figure 3A exemplarily illustrates a top view of the battery pack 30 without the top cover disclosing the structure for the connector in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3B exemplarily
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illustrates an exploded side view of the battery pack without the top cover disclosing the structure for the connector in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For brevity, the figures are explained together. The structure (100) is disposed on the connector (206) where the CAN communication line is guided through the first wire routing provision (108a) 5 through the structure (100) towards the Battery Management System (BMS, 202b). This also ensures that a shorter wire length is used to connect the connector directly to the BMS (202b) and ensure that the CAN communication line (302) is not bent and folded therefore, avoiding damage due to wear and tear. A sleek and organized wire routing method as provided 10 in the present subject matter is beneficial to provide ease of serviceability due to easier identification of the plurality of wires, as well as fewer frequencies of servicing. As is clearly visible in the drawings, the first portion (102) protects the connector by eliminating accidental contact of the connector with the plurality of electrical components (202a, 202b). The contact of the BMS 15 (202b) with the connector is sufficiently opposed due to the first portion (102) of the connector. Additionally, the plurality of openings (106) and the first wire routing provision (108a) being in the top portion (102a) of the first portion (102) ensures that an additional space is created underneath the connector as well, creating a boundary and eliminating contact of the 20 connector with other plurality of electrical components (202a, 202b). The second portion (104) sufficiently covers the length of the plurality of terminals (206a) by extending rearwardly and parallelly along the plurality of terminals (206a) therefore, further creating a better isolation of the terminals from the plurality of electrical components. The CAN communication line 25 (302)takes the shortest due course of wire routing through the structure (100)from in between the plurality of terminals (206a) therefore, ensuring that there is no accidental contact between the plurality of terminals (206a) as well. [00068] Figure 4A exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the battery pack with the top cover and the plurality of electrical components in 30 accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4B exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of the battery pack with the top cover
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and the plurality of electrical components with the structure for the connector being disposed on the connector in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. For brevity, the figures are explained together. The figures show the placement of the structure (100) with respect to the battery pack (200). The structure (100) is placed on the connector (206) which is further 5 covered by the top cover (204a). The audio-visual unit (202a) is disposed on the top cover directly above the connector (206) thereby creating an easy wire routing access to connect the audio-visual unit (202a) with the BMS (202b). The plurality of cells are covered and housed in the casing (204). The BMS is under the top cover (204a) sufficiently protecting it from the outer 10 environment, and the BMS (202b) is placed adjacent to the structure (100) giving easy wire routing access with the connector (206). The top cover has an opening (402) into which the structure (100) for the connector will snugly fit into. The first portion (102) comprises of a plurality of grooves (110) on a periphery of the first portion (102). The plurality of grooves (110) is 15 configured to snugly fit into a cover preventing entry of foreign materials and water. The plurality of grooves fit into the opening (402) of the top cover (204a) to create a good sealing provision. The opening (402) of the top cover (204a) may have notches such that the plurality of grooves sit into each notch for the structure to engage the structure with the top cover (204a) and provide 20 a secure fit. The step provision (112) which is formed by an increase in width of the second portion (104) near the intersection (114) of the first portion (102)and the second portion (104) enables the structure to fit into the opening(402)of the top cover (204a) and reduces the chances of the structure to beremoved or displaced easily from its position. The first portion (102) 25 comprises of a plurality of grooves (110) on a periphery of the first portion (102). The plurality of grooves (110) is configured to snugly fit into the opening (402) of the top cover (204a) preventing entry of foreign materials and water. The plurality of grooves fit into the cover to create a good sealing provision. The opening (402) of the top cover (204a) may have notches such 30 that the plurality of grooves sit into each notch for the structure to engage the
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structure with the opening (402) of the top cover (204a) cover and provide a secure fit.
[00069] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It 5 will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[00070] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of issues with removal of battery packs from the vehicle, which enables connection and 10 disconnection of the battery pack with the vehicle without any issues. It also eliminates wear or damage due to frequent connections and disconnections. It eliminates the mechanical stress that is of being inserted and removed from the docking port repeatedly. The structure also eliminates bending and movement of the connector which can create stress, potentially leading to 15 damage or disconnection. The present invention also eliminates the frequency of accidental disconnection during vehicle operation and ensure a secure connection when the battery pack is in place. It eliminates water and dust from entering and affecting the performance of the battery pack. It eliminates the short circuiting of the plurality of terminals of the connector by isolating 20 them. It eliminates strain being exerted on the wires by providing wire routing provisions and avoids damage to the wires.
[00071] The present invention aims to increase the performance of a vehicle by increasing the life of the battery pack by ensuring that the connector of the battery pack is secure and avoid any short circuiting in the battery pack, 25 thereby ensuring fewer frequencies of servicing of the vehicle and the battery pack. Additionally, this also increases the mileage of the vehicle.
[00072] The present invention aims to increase the durability and handling of the battery pack. The objective of the structure provided by the present invention is to further increase the durability of the connector, so as to 30 withstand frequent connections and disconnections without wear or damage.

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[00073] In light of the above mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly 5 bring an improvement in the functioning of the configuration itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00074] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with another does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to 10 illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention.
[00075] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this 15 detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
[00076]While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, 20 other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[00077]While the present disclosure has been described with reference to 25 certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. 30 Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the

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particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

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Reference Numerals:
100 – Structure
102 – first portion
104 – second portion
106 – plurality of openings 5
108a – first wire routing provision
108b – second wire routing provision
110 – plurality of grooves
112 – step provision
114 – intersection of the first portion and the second portion 10
200 – battery pack
202a – audio-visual unit
202b – battery management system (BMS)
204 – casing
204a – top cover 15
204b – plurality of side walls
204c – bottom cover
206 – connector
206a – plurality of terminals
302 – CAN communication wire 20
402 – opening of the top cover , Claims:I/We Claim:
1.A structure (100) for a connector (206), the structure (100)comprising:5
a first portion (102),
wherein the first portion (102) comprising a plurality of openings (106),
wherein the plurality of openings (106) being configured to receive a plurality of terminals 10 (206a) of the connector (206);
a second portion (104),
wherein the second portion (104) being configured to be integrally joint to the first portion (102) at one end; and 15
a plurality of wire routing provisions (108a, 108b),
wherein the plurality of wire routing provisions (108a, 108b) being configured to guide a plurality of wires through the structure (100) to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components (202a, 202b). 20
2.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the plurality of wire routing provisions (108) comprising afirst wire routing provision (108a) and a second wire routing provision(108b), wherein the first wire routing provision (108a) being disposed25 on the first portion (102), and wherein the second wire routingprovision (108b) being disposed on the second portion (104).
3.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the plurality of terminals (206a) being configured to be30 inserted into the plurality of openings (106) to enable isolation of theplurality of terminals (206a), wherein the plurality of openings (106)
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conforming with the shape of the plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206) to enable a snug fitting, and wherein the plurality of openings (106) being closer to an intersection (114) of the first portion (102)and the second portion (104).
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4.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the second portion (104) being configured to extendrearwardly (R) and parallelly along the plurality of terminals (206a)to cover a length and width of the plurality of terminals (206a) of theconnector (206) and preventing contact of the plurality of terminals10 (206a) with the plurality of electrical components (202a, 202b), andwherein the second portion (104) being configured to rest on theplurality of terminals (206a).
5.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 2,15 wherein the first wire routing provision (108a) being disposedbetween the plurality of openings (106).
6.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 3,wherein the plurality of openings (106) and the first wire routing20 provision (108a) being disposed on a top portion (102a) of the firstportion (102), and wherein the top portion (102a) being closer to theintersection (114) of the first portion (102) and the second portion(104).
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7.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 3,wherein the second wire routing provision (108b) being disposed onthe second portion (104) and closer to the intersection (114) of thefirst portion (102) and the second portion (104).
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8.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the first portion (102) and the second portion (104) being ofa rectangular profile, wherein the second portion (104) being
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perpendicular to the first portion (102) to form an L shape, wherein length of the second portion (104) being more than length of the first portion (102), and wherein length of the second portion (104) conforming to length of the plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206). 5
9.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the first portion (102) being configured to have roundedcorners on the top portion (102a), and wherein the first portion (102)being configured to have sharp edges on a bottom portion.10
10.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 3,wherein the second portion (104) comprising a step provision (112),wherein the step provision (112) being configured to fit into a cover,wherein the step provision (112) being formed by an increase in width15 of the second portion (104) near the intersection (114) of the firstportion (102) and the second portion (104).
11.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 10,wherein the first portion (102) comprising a plurality of grooves (110)20 on a periphery of the first portion (102), wherein the plurality ofgrooves (110) being configured to snugly fit into the cover preventingentry of foreign materials and water.
12.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,25 wherein the plurality of wires comprising a CAN communication wire(302).
13.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the plurality of electrical components comprising an audio-30 visual unit (202a), and a battery management system (BMS) (202b).
14.The structure (100) for the connector (206) as claimed in claim 1,wherein the structure (100) being made of a material, wherein the
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material being flexible to securely hold the connector (206), and wherein the material being a heat resistant and flame retardant material.
15. A battery pack (200), the battery pack (200) comprising: 5
a casing (204),
wherein the casing (204) comprising a top cover (204a), a plurality of side walls (204b), and a base member (204c), wherein the casing (204) being configured to house a plurality of cells; 10
a connector (206),
wherein the connector (206) being disposed at an underside of the top cover (204a),
wherein the connector (206) comprising a plurality of terminals (206a); 15
a structure (100) for the connector (206), wherein the structure (100)being disposed on the connector (206), wherein thestructure (100) comprising:
a first portion (102),
wherein the first portion (102) comprising a 20 plurality of openings (106),
wherein the plurality of openings (106) being configured to receive the plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206); 25
a second portion (104),
wherein the second portion (104) being configured to be integrally joint to the first portion (102) at one end to form an intersection; and 30
plurality of wire routing provisions (108),
wherein the plurality of wire routing provisions (108)being configured to guide a plurality of
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wires through the structure (100) to enable connection of a plurality of electrical components.
16.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the plurality5 of terminals (206a) being configured to be inserted into the pluralityof openings (106) to enable isolation of the plurality of terminals(206a), wherein the plurality of openings (106) conforming with thedimensions of the plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206)to enable a snug fitting, and wherein the plurality of openings (106)10 being closer to an intersection of the first portion (102) and the secondportion (104).
17.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the secondportion (104) extending rearwardly (R) and parallelly along the15 plurality of terminals (206a) to cover length and width of the pluralityof terminals (206a) of the connector (206) to prevent contact of theplurality of terminals (206a) with the plurality of electricalcomponents, and wherein the second portion (104) being configuredto rest on the plurality of terminals (206a).20
18.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the firstportion (102) and the second portion (104) being of a rectangularprofile, and wherein the second portion (104) being perpendicular tothe first portion to form an L shape, wherein length of the second25 portion (104) being more than length of the first portion (102), andwherein length of the second portion (104) conforming to length ofthe plurality of terminals (206a) of the connector (206).
19.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the top cover30 (204a) comprising an opening (402) to receive the structure (100),wherein the first portion (102) comprising a plurality of grooves (110)on a periphery of the first portion (102), wherein the plurality of
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grooves (110) being configured to snugly fit into the opening (402) of the top cover (204a) preventing entry of foreign materials and water.
20.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 19, wherein the secondportion comprising a step provision, wherein the step provision being5 configured to fit into the opening (402) of the top cover (204a),wherein the step provision being formed by an increase in the widthof the second portion (104) near the intersection of the first portion(102)and the second portion (104).
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21.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the pluralityof wire routing provisions comprising a first wire routing (108a) anda second wire routing provision (108b), wherein the first wire routingprovision (108a) being disposed on the first portion (102) between theplurality of openings (106), wherein at least a CAN communication15 wire (302) being guided through the first wire routing provision(108a).
22.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 21, wherein the pluralityof openings (106) and the first wire routing provision (108a) being20 disposed on a top portion of the first portion, and wherein the topportion being closer to the intersection of the first portion (102) andthe second portion (104).
23.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second25 wire routing provision (108b) being disposed on the second portion(104)and closer to the intersection (114) of the first portion (102) andthe second portion (104).
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24.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 21 comprising an audiovisual unit, wherein the audio visual unit being disposed on the topcover (204a), wherein the second wire routing provisions (108b) beingdisposed on the second portion (104), and wherein the second wire
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routing provision (108b) being configured to guide wires through the structure (100) to establish connection between the audio visual unit and a battery management system (BMS) (202b) of the battery pack (200).
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25.The battery pack (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the structure(100)for the connector (206) being made of a material, wherein thematerial being flexible to securely hold the connector (206), and wherein the material being a heat resistant and flame retardant material.