Connector terminal, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The present invention discloses a connector terminal, a connector, and a connector assembly. The connector terminal includes a terminal body comprising a mating portion used for mating with a mating terminal; and a terminal case mounted on the mating portion of the terminal body. The terminal body is used to allow current to flow, and the conductivity of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal case; the terminal case is used to fix the connector terminal to the insulating case of the connector, and the mechanical performance of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal body. In the present invention, the terminal case has a small volume and high mechanical strength, so not only can the connector terminal be reliably locked to the insulating case of the connector, but the volume of the connector terminal can also be reduced and the cost of the connector terminal can be lowered, which is advantageous for the miniaturization of the connector. Furthermore, in some of the aforementioned embodiments of the present invention, the mating portion of the connector terminal used for crimping a circular cable and the mating portion of the connector terminal used for crimping a flat cable have the same structure, so manufacturing costs can be further reduced.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector terminal, a connector including said connector terminal, and a connector assembly including said connector. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, the connector terminal is generally a copper terminal made of a single material, and the connector terminal includes a mating terminal, a mating portion suitable for mating, a crimping portion used for crimping a cable, and a locking portion used for locking to a connector housing, wherein the locking portion is generally formed in the mating portion. Since copper material has limited strength, the size of the connector terminal must be increased to reliably lock the connector terminal to the connector housing; for example, increasing the wall thickness of the connector terminal not only leads to an increase in the volume of the connector terminal, increased material usage, and increased costs, but also results in an increase in the volume of the connector, which is disadvantageous for the miniaturization of the connector. Furthermore, in the prior art, the mating portion of the connector terminal used for crimping a circular cable and the mating portion of the connector terminal used for crimping a flat cable have different structures, which increases manufacturing costs.

[0003] The objective of the present invention is to solve at least one of the above problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal comprises: a terminal body including a mating portion used for mating with a mating terminal; and a terminal case mounted on the mating portion of the terminal body. The terminal body is used to allow current to flow, and the conductivity of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal case, and the terminal case is used to fix the connector terminal to the insulating case of the connector, and the mechanical performance of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal body.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body is a copper member or a copper alloy member, and the terminal case is a stainless steel member.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating portion of the terminal body comprises: a pair of first elastic rocks extending along the longitudinal direction and facing each other in the transverse direction; a pair of second elastic rocks extending along the longitudinal direction and facing each other in the height direction; and a connecting ring connected to the rear ends of the pair of first elastic rocks and the pair of second elastic rocks, wherein the front end of one first elastic rock is connected only to the front end of one second elastic rock, and the front end of the other first elastic rock is connected only to the front end of the other second elastic rock.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pair of first elastic arms are used to clamp a mating terminal inserted between them and to make electrical contact with said mating terminal; and / or the pair of second elastic arms are used to clamp a mating terminal inserted between them and to make electrical contact with said mating terminal.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the pair of first elastic arms has a contact projection formed inwardly, said contact projection is used to make electrical contact with an inserted mating terminal; and / or each of the pair of second elastic arms has a contact projection formed inwardly, said contact projection is used to make electrical contact with an inserted mating terminal.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating portion further comprises a rear end portion connected to the rear side of the connecting ring, wherein the rear end portion is U-shaped and includes a lower wall extending rearward from the rear side of the connecting ring and a pair of side walls, each having a notch formed in the pair of side walls of the rear end portion, and each having a rivet tab formed on each side of the rear end of the terminal case, and the rivet tabs are riveted to the notches to secure the mating portion to the terminal case.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further comprises a crimping portion connected to the rear end of the mating portion, wherein the crimping portion is located outside the terminal case and is crimped onto a cable to electrically connect the terminal body to the cable.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the compression portion comprises a U-shaped base portion suitable for positioning a circular cable; and a plurality of side flaps formed on each side of the U-shaped base portion, wherein the plurality of side flaps are used to wrap and secure the circular cable to the U-shaped base portion.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the compression portion comprises a flat substrate suitable for positioning a flat cable; and a plurality of side flaps formed on each side of the flat substrate, wherein the plurality of side flaps are used to wrap and secure the flat cable to the flat substrate.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side flap has a spike-shaped end, and the spike-shaped end is used to pierce an insulating layer on the flat cable and make electrical contact with a conductor within the flat cable.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flat substrate is connected to the lower wall of the rear end of the mating portion and extends straight backward along the longitudinal direction from the mating portion.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flat substrate is connected to the lower wall of the rear end of the mating portion and is bent downward at a 90-degree angle with respect to the mating portion so that the mating portion and the pressing portion are perpendicular.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body is an integral press-molded member.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal case comprises an upper wall and a lower wall facing each other in the height direction, and a pair of side walls facing each other in the transverse direction; a locking elastic piece is formed on the upper wall of the terminal case, and the locking elastic piece is joined to the insulating case, making it suitable for locking the connector terminal to the insulating case.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one side wall of the terminal case extends upward and exceeds the upper wall, and the portion extending upward from the one side wall and exceeding the upper wall is used as a guide rib to guide the connector terminal to be inserted into the insulating case along the longitudinal direction.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower wall is connected between the bottom portions of the pair of side walls, and one side of the upper wall is in contact with one side wall, and the other side is connected to the upper portion of the other side wall.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a position-limiting baffle is formed on the front side of the upper wall, lower wall, and a pair of side walls of the terminal case, which is bent vertically inward, and the position-limiting baffle is in contact with the front surface of the mating portion of the terminal body and is used to position the terminal body in the longitudinal direction.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal case is an integral press-molded member.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises an insulating case; and the aforementioned connector terminal inserted into the insulating case.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mated to the connector. The mating connector comprises a mating terminal, and the mating terminal is inserted into a mating portion of the connector terminal and electrically contacts the connector terminal.

[0024] In the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention described above, the terminal case has a small volume and high mechanical strength, so it can reliably lock the connector terminal into the insulating case, as well as reduce the volume of the connector terminal and lower the manufacturing cost of the connector terminal, which is advantageous for realizing the miniaturization of the connector.

[0025] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the mating portion of the connector terminal used for crimping a circular cable and the mating portion of the connector terminal used for crimping a flat cable have the same structure, so manufacturing costs can be further reduced.

[0026] Other objects and advantages of the present invention become apparent through the description of the present invention with reference to the drawings below, and may aid in a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0027] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded schematic diagram of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a terminal body of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a terminal body of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, observed from the bottom portion. FIG. 5 illustrates a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 illustrates a horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector terminal according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a mating terminal is shown. FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 illustrates an exploded schematic diagram of a connector terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a connector terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 illustrates an exploded schematic diagram of a connector terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0028] Below, the technical means of the present invention will be explained in more detail through embodiments with reference to the drawings. In the specification, identical or similar reference numerals indicate identical or similar components. The following description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings is intended to interpret the overall concept of the present invention and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In addition, for convenience of interpretation, many specific details are provided in the detailed description below to provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, it is also evident that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are implemented in a manner shown to simplify the drawings.

[0030] According to one overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal comprises: a terminal body including a mating portion used for mating with a mating terminal; and a terminal case mounted on the mating portion of the terminal body. The terminal body is used to allow current to flow, and the conductivity of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal case, and the terminal case is used to fix the connector terminal to the insulating case of the connector, and the mechanical performance of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal body.

[0031] According to another overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises an insulating case; and the aforementioned connector terminal inserted into the insulating case.

[0032] According to another overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mated to the connector. The mating connector comprises a mating terminal, and the mating terminal is inserted into a mating portion of the connector terminal and electrically contacts the connector terminal.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded schematic view of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a terminal body (11) of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the terminal body (11) of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention observed from the bottom; FIG. 5 illustrates a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded cross-sectional view of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 illustrates a horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector terminal (10) according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a mating terminal (20) is illustrated.

[0034] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, one exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a connector terminal (10). The connector terminal (10) comprises a terminal body (11) and a terminal case (12). The terminal body (11) comprises a mating portion (110) used for mating with a mating terminal (20). The terminal case (12) is mounted on the mating portion (110) of the terminal body (11). The terminal body (11) is used to allow current to flow, and the conductivity of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal case (12). The terminal case (12) is used to secure the connector terminal (10) to an insulating case (not shown) of the connector, and the mechanical performance of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal body (11).

[0035] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body (11) is a copper member or a copper alloy member, and the terminal case (12) is a stainless steel member.

[0036] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating portion (110) of the terminal body (11) comprises a pair of first elastic arms (111), a pair of second elastic arms (112), and a connecting ring (113). A pair of first elastic arms (111) extend along the longitudinal direction (Y) and face each other in the transverse direction (X). A pair of second elastic arms (112) extend along the longitudinal direction (Y) and face each other in the height direction (Z). A connecting ring (113) is connected to the rear ends of a pair of first elastic arms (111) and a pair of second elastic arms (112), and a pair of first elastic arms (111) and a pair of second elastic arms (112) extend forward from the connecting ring (113). The shear of one first elastic rock (111) is connected only to the shear of one second elastic rock (112), and the shear of the other first elastic rock (111) is connected only to the shear of the other second elastic rock (112).

[0037] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, a pair of first elastic arms (111) are used to clamp a mating terminal (20) inserted between them to make electrical contact with the mating terminal (20). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and, for example, a pair of second elastic arms (112) may be used to clamp a mating terminal (20) inserted between them to make electrical contact with the mating terminal (20).

[0038] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, a contact projection (11a) protruding inward is formed on each of the pair of first elastic arms (111), and the contact projection (11a) is used to make electrical contact with the inserted mating terminal (20). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a contact projection (11a) protruding inward and used to make electrical contact with the inserted mating terminal (20) may be formed on each of the pair of second elastic arms (112).

[0039] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating portion (110) further includes a rear portion (114), and the rear portion (114) is connected to the rear side of the connecting ring (113). The rear portion (114) is U-shaped and includes a lower wall and a pair of side walls extending rearward from the rear side of the connecting ring (113), and a notch (118) is formed in each of the pair of side walls of the rear portion (114). A rivet tab (126) is formed on each of the rear sides of the terminal case (12), and the rivet tab (126) is riveted to the notch (118) to fix the mating portion (110) to the terminal case (12).

[0040] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body (11) further includes a crimping portion (115), said crimping portion (115) is connected to the rear end of the mating portion (110). The crimping portion (115) is located outside the terminal case (12) and is crimped onto a cable (not shown) to electrically connect the terminal body (11) to the cable.

[0041] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion (115) includes a U-shaped base portion (116) and a plurality of side flaps (117). The U-shaped base portion (116) is suitable for positioning a circular cable (not illustrated). A plurality of side flaps (117) are formed on each side of the U-shaped base portion (116). The plurality of side flaps (117) are used to wrap and secure the circular cable to the U-shaped base portion (116). Accordingly, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector terminal (10) is used to crimp the circular cable.

[0042] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal (10) according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector terminal (10) according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] The main difference between the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 is that the structure of the crimping portion (115) is different, and the mating portion (110) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the mating portion (110) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 are completely identical.

[0044] As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the compression portion (115) of the terminal body (11) includes a flat substrate (119) and a plurality of side flaps (117). The flat substrate (119) is suitable for positioning a flat cable (not shown). A plurality of side flaps (117) are formed on each side of the flat substrate (119). The plurality of side flaps (117) are used to wrap and secure the flat cable to the flat substrate (119).

[0045] As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the side flap (117) is provided with a spiked end (117a), said spiked end (117a) is used to pierce an insulating layer on a flat cable and make electrical contact with a conductor within the flat cable.

[0046] As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the flat substrate (119) is connected to the lower wall of the rear end of the mating portion (110) and extends straight backward along the longitudinal direction (Y) from the mating portion (110).

[0047] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal (10) according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector terminal (10) according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] The main difference between the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 is that the structure of the crimping portion (115) is different, and the mating portion (110) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and the mating portion (110) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 are completely identical.

[0049] The main difference between the crimping portion (115) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and the crimping portion (115) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is that the extension direction is different. In addition, other technical features of the crimping portion (115) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are basically the same as those of the crimping portion (115) of the connector terminal (10) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.

[0050] As illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the flat substrate (119) of the compression part (115) is connected to the lower wall of the rear end of the mating part (110) and is bent downward at a 90-degree angle relative to the mating part (110) so that the mating part (110) and the compression part (115) are perpendicular.

[0051] As illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body (11) may be an integral press-molded member.

[0052] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal case (12) includes an upper wall (122) and a lower wall (123) facing each other in the height direction (Z), and a pair of side walls (121) facing each other in the transverse direction (X). A locking elastic piece (124) is formed on the upper wall (122) of the terminal case (12), and the locking elastic piece (124) is joined to an insulating case, making it suitable for locking a connector terminal (10) to an insulating case.

[0053] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, one side wall (121) of the terminal case (12) extends upward and extends beyond the upper wall (122), and the portion extending upward from the side wall (121) and extending beyond the upper wall (122) is used as a guide rib (125) to guide the connector terminal (10) to be inserted into the insulating case along the longitudinal direction (Y), thereby preventing the connector terminal (10) from being inserted into the insulating case of the connector in the wrong direction.

[0054] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower wall (123) is connected between the bottom portions of a pair of side walls (121), and one side of the upper wall (122) is in contact with one side wall (121), and the other side is connected to the top portion of the other side wall (121).

[0055] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, a position limiting baffle (127) that is bent vertically inward is formed on the front side of the upper wall (122), lower wall (123), and a pair of side walls (121) of the terminal case (12), and the position limiting baffle (127) is used to position the terminal body (11) in the longitudinal direction (Y) by contacting the front surface of the mating portion (110) of the terminal body (11).

[0056] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal case (12) may be an integral press-molded member.

[0057] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector. The connector includes an insulating case and a connector terminal (10) inserted into the insulating case.

[0058] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes the aforementioned connector and a mating connector. The mating connector is mated to the connector. The mating connector includes a mating terminal (20), and the mating terminal (20) is inserted into the mating portion (110) of the connector terminal (10) and electrically contacts the connector terminal (10).

[0059] All embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art, and the structures described in each embodiment can be freely combined under the premise that no contradiction arises in terms of structure or principle, and those skilled in the art will understand that such changes fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0060] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0061] Although some embodiments of the overall concept of the present invention have been illustrated and described, those skilled in the art will understand that such embodiments may be modified without departing from the principles and spirit of the overall concept of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is limited by the claims and their equivalents.

[0062] It should be noted that the term “includes” does not exclude other components or steps, and the terms “one” or “one” do not exclude the plural. Furthermore, the symbols of any component in the claims should not be understood as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

Claim 1 A connector terminal comprising: a terminal body (11) including a mating portion (110) used for mating with a mating terminal (20) as a connector terminal; and a terminal case (12) mounted on the mating portion (110) of the terminal body (11), wherein the terminal body (11) is used to allow current to flow and the conductivity of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal case (12), and the terminal case (12) is used to fix the connector terminal (10) to the insulating case of the connector and the mechanical performance of its manufacturing material is superior to that of the manufacturing material of the terminal body (11). Claim 2 A connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that the terminal body (11) is a copper member or a copper alloy member, and the terminal case (12) is a stainless steel member. Claim 3 A connector terminal according to claim 1, wherein the mating portion (110) of the terminal body (11) comprises: a pair of first elastic arms (111) that extend along the longitudinal direction (Y) and face each other in the transverse direction (X); a pair of second elastic arms (112) that extend along the longitudinal direction (Y) and face each other in the height direction (Z); and a connecting ring (113) connected to the rear ends of the pair of first elastic arms (111) and the pair of second elastic arms (112), wherein the front end of one first elastic arm (111) is connected only to the front end of one second elastic arm (112), and the front end of the other first elastic arm (111) is connected only to the front end of the other second elastic arm (112). Claim 4 A connector terminal characterized in that, in paragraph 3, the pair of first elastic arms (111) are used to clamp a mating terminal (20) inserted between them and to make electrical contact with the mating terminal (20); and / or the pair of second elastic arms (112) are used to clamp a mating terminal (20) inserted between them and to make electrical contact with the mating terminal (20). Claim 5 A connector terminal characterized in that, in paragraph 4, each of the first elastic arms (111) has a contact projection (11a) formed inwardly, and the contact projection (11a) is used to make electrical contact with the inserted mating terminal (20); and / or each of the second elastic arms (112) has a contact projection (11a) formed inwardly, and the contact projection (11a) is used to make electrical contact with the inserted mating terminal (20). Claim 6 In paragraph 3, the coupling portion (110) further includes a rear end portion (114) connected to the rear side of the connecting ring (113), the rear end portion (114) is U-shaped and includes a lower wall and a pair of side walls extending rearward from the rear side of the connecting ring (113), each of the pair of side walls of the rear end portion (114) has a notch (118) formed therein, each of the rear end portions of the terminal case (12) has a rivet tab (126) formed therein, and the rivet tab (126) is riveted to the notch (118) to fix the coupling portion (110) to the terminal case (12). Claim 7 A connector terminal according to claim 1, wherein the terminal body (11) further comprises a crimping part (115) connected to the rear end of the mating part (110), and the crimping part (115) is located outside the terminal case (12) and is crimped to a cable and used to electrically connect the terminal body (11) to the cable. Claim 8 A connector terminal according to claim 7, wherein the compression portion (115) comprises a U-shaped base portion (116) suitable for positioning a circular cable; and a plurality of side flaps (117) formed on each side of the U-shaped base portion (116), wherein the plurality of side flaps (117) are used to wrap and secure the circular cable to the U-shaped base portion (116). Claim 9 A connector terminal according to claim 7, wherein the compression portion (115) comprises a flat substrate (119) suitable for positioning a flat cable; and a plurality of side flaps (117) formed on each side of the flat substrate (119), and wherein the plurality of side flaps (117) are used to wrap and secure the flat cable to the flat substrate (119). Claim 10 A connector terminal according to claim 9, wherein the side flap (117) is provided with a spike-shaped end (117a), and the spike-shaped end (117a) is used to pierce an insulating layer on the flat cable and make electrical contact with a conductor within the flat cable. Claim 11 A connector terminal characterized in that, in claim 9, the flat substrate (119) is connected to the lower wall of the rear end of the mating portion (110) and extends straight backward along the longitudinal direction (Y) from the mating portion (110). Claim 12 A connector terminal according to claim 9, wherein the flat substrate (119) is connected to the lower wall of the rear end of the mating portion (110) and is bent downward at a 90-degree angle with respect to the mating portion (110) so that the mating portion (110) and the compression portion (115) are perpendicular. Claim 13 A connector terminal characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 12, the terminal body (11) is an integral press-molded member. Claim 14 In claim 1, the terminal case (12) comprises an upper wall (122) and a lower wall (123) facing in the height direction (Z), and a pair of side walls (121) facing in the transverse direction (X); a locking elastic piece (124) is formed on the upper wall (122) of the terminal case (12), and the locking elastic piece (124) is joined to the insulating case, so as to be suitable for locking the connector terminal (10) to the insulating case. Claim 15 A connector terminal characterized in that, in claim 14, one side wall (121) of the terminal case (12) extends upward and extends beyond the upper wall (122), and the portion extending upward from the one side wall (121) and extending beyond the upper wall (122) is used as a guide rib (125) to guide the connector terminal (10) to be inserted into the insulating case along the longitudinal direction (Y). Claim 16 A connector terminal characterized in that, in claim 15, the lower wall (123) is connected between the bottom portions of the pair of side walls (121), one side of the upper wall (122) is in contact with the one side wall (121), and the other side is connected to the upper portion of the other side wall (121). Claim 17 A connector terminal characterized in that, in claim 14, a position limiting baffle (127) is formed on the front side of the upper wall (122), lower wall (123), and a pair of side walls (121) of the terminal case (12) and is bent vertically inward, and the position limiting baffle (127) is in contact with the front surface of the mating portion (110) of the terminal body (11) and is used to position the terminal body (11) in the longitudinal direction (Y). Claim 18 A connector terminal characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 12 and claims 14 to 17, the terminal case (12) is an integral press-molded member. Claim 19 A connector characterized by comprising: an insulating case as a connector; and a connector terminal (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 18 inserted into the insulating case. Claim 20 A connector assembly comprising: a connector according to claim 19; and a mating connector mated to the connector, wherein the mating connector comprises a mating terminal (20), and the mating terminal (20) is inserted into a mating portion (110) of the connector terminal (10) and electrically contacts the connector terminal (10).

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