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Connector for conductive cloth body

A technology of conductivity and connectors, which is applied in the direction of conductive connection, connection, welding/welding connection, etc., can solve the problems of easy damage and deformation, and achieve the effect of inhibiting damage

Active Publication Date: 2020-10-02
JST MFG CO LTD
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Problems solved by technology

Sometimes such fabrics are deformed by the movement of the wearer, etc., and excessive stress is applied to the conductive fibers
If the pressure of the fabric at these contact parts is increased, the contact resistance with the conductive fiber can be reduced, but there is a problem that the fabric is easily damaged if it is over-pressed.

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no. 1 Embodiment approach

[0042] (Conductive Fabric Connector Structure)

[0043] refer to Figure 1A , 1B ~ Figure 3A , 3B The connector for conductive fabric (hereinafter, simply referred to as a connector) 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be fixed to the conductive fabric Ce in which conductive fibers are exposed on at least one surface. In addition, the connector 10 can be connected to an electric wire for connecting the conductive fiber to an external electronic device or to a mating connector.

[0044] In the present embodiment, the conductive cloth Ce occupies a part of the cloth Fb. The conductive cloth Ce is formed by combining warps Wa containing conductive fibers and wefts We containing conductive fibers. In addition, the conductive fabric Ce may be formed by weaving conductive fibers, or may be constituted by a nonwoven fabric containing conductive fibers. In addition, the conductive cloth Ce may be configured to constitute the entire area of ​​the clo...

no. 1 Embodiment

[0060] Next, refer to Figure 4A , 4B , the configuration of the connector for conductive cloth according to the first example of the first embodiment will be described. The connector 10 a of the first embodiment has a terminal board 11 and a crimping terminal board 3 . As described above, the four corners of the substantially rectangular terminal block 11 are rounded. The terminal plate 11 has solder terminals 11t on the main surface 11b. The solder terminal 11t is an example of connection means for connecting the terminal plate 11 and the electric wire W. As shown in FIG.

[0061] The solder terminal 11t is provided so as to protrude from the central portion of the main surface portion 11b. The terminal end of the electric wire W can be soldered to the solder terminal 11t. More specifically, the core wire Wc of the electric wire W from which the insulating coating Wi has been peeled off can be soldered to the solder terminal 11t.

[0062] The connection of the terminal...

no. 2 Embodiment

[0066] Next, refer to Figure 5A , 5B , the configuration of the connector for conductive cloth according to the second example of the first embodiment will be described. A connector 10b according to the second embodiment has a terminal board 12 similar to the crimping terminal board 3 described above. The four corners of the substantially rectangular terminal board 12 are rounded as described above. The terminal board 12 has crimp terminals 12t on its main surface 12b. The crimp terminal 12t extends continuously from one end edge of the main surface portion 12b. The end of the electric wire W can be crimped to the crimp terminal 12t. The crimp terminal 12 t is an example of a connecting means for connecting the terminal board 12 and the electric wire W. As shown in FIG.

[0067] The crimp terminal 12t has a conductor barrel 121 and an insulating barrel 122 . The conductor barrel 121 can fix the core wire Wc of the electric wire W by crimping. The insulating cylinder 12...

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Abstract

The invention provides a connector for a conductive cloth body, which can be properly and stably electrically connected with the conductive cloth body. A connector (10) is provided with a terminal plate (1) and a crimp terminal plate (3). The terminal plate can abut against the surface (Sa) of the conductive cloth body. The terminal block has a connection unit connected to an electric wire or a counterpart connector. The crimp terminal plate has a main panel and a plurality of crimp tabs. The main panel can be brought into contact with the inner surface (Sb) of the conductive cloth body. The plurality of crimp tabs stand up from both sides of the main panel and can pass through the conductive cloth body. The size of the terminal plate is smaller than that of the main panel of the crimpingterminal plate, and the terminal plate enters between a plurality of opposite crimping tabs penetrating through the conductive cloth body and can be opposite to the main panel across the conductive cloth body. The crimp tabs are bent so as to press the terminal plate, whereby the conductive cloth body is crimped to the terminal plate and the main panel. In a state in which the plurality of crimping tabs are crimped to the terminal plate with the conductive cloth interposed therebetween, the amount of pressing of the conductive cloth body in the thickness direction (t) is defined.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a connector for conductive cloth. In particular, it relates to a structure of a connector for conductive cloth which can be electrically connected to a conductive cloth containing conductive fibers, and which can be connected to the human body by wearing the conductive cloth. Biosignals, etc. are connected to external devices. Background technique [0002] In recent years, electronic devices worn on the body, so-called wearable devices, have been developed. For example, the development of a wearable device that can easily obtain biological signals such as the wearer's movement and pulse is expected by wearing a conductive cloth containing conductive fibers on the human body. [0003] In order to electrically connect the conductive fabric including such conductive fibers to external electronic devices, it is necessary to electrically and physically connect the conductive fabric to electric wires through connectors. However, w...

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IPC IPC(8): H01R4/02
CPCH01R4/029
Inventor 石动尚子
Owner JST MFG CO LTD