Conductive terminal, electrical connector, and electrical connector assembly

Abstract

A conductive terminal includes a first fixing portion, a first mating portion, a second fixing portion, and a second mating portion. The second mating portion and the first mating portion are arranged side by side along a first direction. The first mating portion includes a first spring extending along a second direction, and the first spring includes a first elastic contact portion protruding from the first fixing portion along the first direction. The second mating portion includes a second spring, and the second spring includes a second elastic contact portion protruding from the second fixing portion along the first direction. The first elastic contact portion extends along a first arcuate surface, and the second elastic contact portion extends along a second arcuate surface, wherein the protrusion directions of the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface are opposite along the first direction. This invention omits the adapter spring, improving structural reliability and safety. This invention also discloses an electrical connector including the conductive terminal and an electrical connector assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a conductive terminal, an electrical connector, and an electrical connector assembly, belonging to the field of power connector technology. Background Technology

[0002] Power connector assemblies in related technologies are used to transmit current. The power connector assembly typically includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector, wherein the receptacle connector includes receptacle terminals and an adapter spring assembled and fixed to the receptacle terminals; the plug connector includes plug terminals that are inserted into the adapter spring to achieve connection with the receptacle terminals.

[0003] However, due to limitations in the assembly process, a certain gap exists between the adapter spring and the socket terminal. High-frequency vibrations during the application of the socket terminal and the adapter spring cause repeated micro-friction between the adapter spring and the plug terminal, leading to wear of the contacts on the plug terminal or the adapter spring. This reduces the current-carrying capacity of the terminals, causes electrical performance failure, and may even pose a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a reliable conductive terminal, an electrical connector, and an electrical connector assembly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a conductive terminal, comprising:

[0006] First fixed part;

[0007] A first docking part, which is connected to the first fixing part;

[0008] A second fixing part, the second fixing part being arranged side-by-side with the first fixing part along a first direction; and

[0009] The second docking part is connected to the second fixing part, and the second docking part and the first docking part are arranged side by side along the first direction;

[0010] The first docking portion includes a first spring sheet extending along a second direction, and the first spring sheet includes a first elastic contact portion protruding from the first fixing portion along the first direction.

[0011] The second docking portion includes a second spring piece, and the second spring piece includes a second elastic contact portion that protrudes from the second fixing portion along the first direction;

[0012] The first elastic contact portion extends along the first arcuate surface, and the second elastic contact portion extends along the second arcuate surface. The first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface have opposite convex directions along the first direction.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first docking portion includes a third spring sheet extending in a direction opposite to the second direction, the third spring sheet at least partially overlapping the first spring sheet in a third direction, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction; the third spring sheet includes a third elastic contact portion protruding from the first fixing portion in the first direction, the third elastic contact portion extending along the first arcuate surface.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, there are two first spring pieces, and the first docking portion includes a first clearance space located between the two first spring pieces along the third direction upward, and the third spring piece extends into the first clearance space.

[0015] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first docking part includes a first frame part, the first frame part includes a first wall part, a second wall part opposite to the first wall part, a first connecting part connecting one end of the first wall part and one end of the second wall part, and a second connecting part connecting the other end of the first wall part and the other end of the second wall part, wherein the first spring piece extends from the first connecting part to the second connecting part, and the third spring piece extends from the second connecting part to the first connecting part.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first spring includes a first free end near the second connecting portion, and the third spring includes a third free end near the first connecting portion. Both the first free end and the third free end are capable of moving along the first direction due to abutment in the first frame portion.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second spring extends along the second direction, the second docking portion includes a fourth spring extending in a direction opposite to the second direction, the fourth spring at least partially overlaps with the second spring along the third direction, the fourth spring includes a fourth elastic contact portion protruding from the second fixing portion along the first direction, and the fourth elastic contact portion extends along the second arcuate surface.

[0018] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, there are two second spring pieces, and the second docking portion includes a second clearance space located between the two second spring pieces along the third direction upward, and the fourth spring piece extends into the second clearance space.

[0019] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second docking part includes a second frame part, the second frame part includes a fifth wall part, a sixth wall part opposite to the fifth wall part, a third connecting part connecting one end of the fifth wall part and one end of the sixth wall part, and a fourth connecting part connecting the other end of the fifth wall part and the other end of the sixth wall part, wherein the second spring piece extends from the third connecting part to the fourth connecting part, and the fourth spring piece extends from the fourth connecting part to the third connecting part.

[0020] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second spring includes a second free end near the fourth connecting portion, and the fourth spring includes a fourth free end near the third connecting portion. Both the second free end and the fourth free end are capable of moving along the first direction due to abutment in the second frame portion.

[0021] As a further improvement of the present invention, the conductive terminal includes an intermediate plane located between the first docking portion and the second docking portion, and the first docking portion and the second docking portion are symmetrically arranged along the intermediate plane.

[0022] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first fixing part and the second fixing part are at least partially abutted together along the first direction, and the first docking part and the second docking part are at least partially abutted together along the first direction.

[0023] As a further improvement of the present invention, the conductive terminal further includes a cable riveting part connected to the first fixing part and the second fixing part.

[0024] As a further improvement of the present invention, the conductive terminal is a one-piece structure.

[0025] The present invention also discloses an electrical connector comprising:

[0026] An insulating body, wherein the insulating body is provided with a mating slot;

[0027] The conductive terminal is the aforementioned conductive terminal, wherein the first fixing part and the second fixing part are held in place by the insulating body, and the first mating part and the second mating part extend into the mating slot.

[0028] As a further improvement of the present invention, the insulating body includes an annular plug portion and a housing surrounding the periphery of the plug portion. The plug portion is provided with the mating slot. The electrical connector also includes a metal shielding sleeve sleeved on the plug portion. The metal shielding sleeve includes a plurality of claws extending outward from the insulating body.

[0029] As a further improvement of the present invention, the electrical connector further includes a retaining terminal installed in the insulating body. The retaining terminal includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, a third sidewall connecting one end of the first sidewall and one end of the second sidewall, a fourth sidewall connecting the other end of the first sidewall and the other end of the second sidewall, and a receiving space formed by the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, and the fourth sidewall. The first sidewall and / or the second sidewall are provided with a locking arm protruding inward into the receiving space, and the third sidewall and / or the fourth sidewall are provided with a retaining spring protruding away from the receiving space. The retaining spring is locked to the insulating body. The conductive terminal is inserted into the receiving space, and the first mating portion and the second mating portion protrude out of the receiving space. The first fixing portion and / or the second fixing portion are provided with a locking groove that is locked to the locking arm.

[0030] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the third sidewall is provided with a first fixing block, a second fixing block spaced apart from the first fixing block, and a first channel located between the first fixing block and the second fixing block;

[0031] The fourth sidewall is provided with a third fixing block, a fourth fixing block spaced apart from the third fixing block, and a second channel located between the third fixing block and the fourth fixing block;

[0032] The first spring piece passes through the first channel, and both the first fixing block and the second fixing block abut against the first fixing part;

[0033] The second spring passes through the second channel, and both the third fixing block and the fourth fixing block press against the second fixing part.

[0034] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first fixing part is adjacent to and spaced apart from the third side wall, and the electrical connector includes a first heat dissipation channel located between the first fixing part and the third side wall;

[0035] The second fixing part is adjacent to and spaced apart from the fourth sidewall, and the electrical connector includes a second heat dissipation channel located between the second fixing part and the fourth sidewall.

[0036] The present invention also discloses an electrical connector assembly comprising:

[0037] The aforementioned electrical connector; and

[0038] Mounting plate;

[0039] The free end of the claw passes through the mounting plate and abuts against the back of the mounting plate.

[0040] Compared to the prior art, the first docking portion of the present invention is provided with a first spring piece, the first spring piece including a first elastic contact portion protruding from the first fixing portion along the first direction; the second docking portion is provided with a second spring piece, the second spring piece including a second elastic contact portion protruding from the second fixing portion along the first direction; the first elastic contact portion extends along a first arcuate surface, the second elastic contact portion extends along a second arcuate surface, and the protrusion directions of the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface are opposite along the first direction; thereby realizing the placement of the elastic contact portion on the docking portion, thus omitting the adapter spring, and improving structural reliability and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a partial exploded perspective view of the connector assembly of the present invention in one embodiment.

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another perspective of partial 3D exploded view.

[0043] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Partial exploded 3D view of the CEC connector assembly.

[0044] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Another perspective of partial 3D exploded view.

[0045] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the conductive terminals and retaining terminals after assembly.

[0046] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The exploded diagram.

[0047] Figure 7 Front view of the retaining terminal.

[0048] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Left view of the conductive terminal and the retaining terminal.

[0049] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 Right view of the conductive terminal and the retaining terminal.

[0050] Figure 10 yes Figure 6 Top view of the conductive terminal and the retaining terminal.

[0051] Figure 11 yes Figure 6Bottom view of the conductive terminal and the retaining terminal.

[0052] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a conductive terminal.

[0053] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle.

[0054] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the conductive terminals and mating conductive terminals before they are plugged in.

[0055] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the conductive terminals and mating conductive terminals during partial insertion.

[0056] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the conductive terminals and mating conductive terminals when they are partially connected.

[0057] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A magnified view of part A circled in the middle.

[0058] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of the conductive terminals and mating conductive terminals after they are connected.

[0059] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the electrical connector of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 A magnified view of part B within the middle frame. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If several embodiments exist, features in these embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The descriptions in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[0062] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” or “the” as used in the specification and claims of this invention are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0063] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the specification and claims of this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish features. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "before," "after," "upper," "lower," and similar words appearing in this invention are for ease of explanation only and are not limited to a specific location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" are an open-ended expression, meaning that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" encompasses the element following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, but this does not preclude the element preceding "comprising" or "including" from also including other elements. In this invention, the term "several" means two or more.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, this invention discloses an electrical connector assembly comprising an electrical connector assembly and a mating connector. In the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connector assembly includes a mounting plate 200, an electrical connector 100 (e.g., a plug connector) mounted on the mounting plate 200, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) for securing the electrical connector 100 to the mounting plate 200. The mating connector (e.g., a socket connector) mates with the electrical connector 100 to achieve conductivity (e.g., power transmission).

[0065] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2As shown, the socket connector includes a mating insulating body (not shown) and a plurality of mating conductive terminals 8 mounted in the mating insulating body. Each mating conductive terminal 8 includes a cylindrical contact portion 81 and a riveting portion 82 for fixing to a mating cable (not shown). The contact portion 81 includes a first contact wall 811, a second contact wall 812 opposite to the first contact wall 811, a first connecting wall 813 connecting one end of the first contact wall 811 and one end of the second contact wall 812, a second connecting wall 814 connecting the other end of the first contact wall 811 and the other end of the second contact wall 812, and a mating cavity 810 formed by the first contact wall 811, the second contact wall 812, the first connecting wall 813, and the second connecting wall 814 for accommodating the mating terminal. The first contact wall 811 has a plurality of first abutting protrusions 8111 protruding into the mating cavity 810, and the second contact wall 812 has a plurality of second abutting protrusions 8121 protruding into the mating cavity 810. The first abutting protrusion 8111 and the second abutting protrusion 8121 are configured to abut against the mating terminal to improve contact reliability.

[0066] The mounting plate 200 includes a front side 201, a back side 202, a mounting through hole 203 penetrating the front side 201 and the back side 202, and a plurality of mounting posts 204 disposed on the back side 202. The mounting through hole 203 is surrounded by the mounting posts 204 to improve structural reliability.

[0067] Please combine Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the electrical connector 100 includes an insulating body 1, a plurality of conductive terminals 2 installed in the insulating body 1, a retaining terminal 3 fixed in the insulating body 1 and through which the conductive terminals 2 are installed, a metal shielding sleeve 4 installed in the insulating body 1, and a sealing ring 5 installed in the insulating body 1.

[0068] The insulating body 1 includes a centrally located, annular insertion portion 11 and a housing 12 surrounding the periphery of the insertion portion 11. The insertion portion 11 has a plurality of mating slots 110 extending through it. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, there are two mating slots 110, and the insertion portion 11 includes a partition 115 located between these two slots. The insertion portion 11 includes a first sidewall portion 111, a second sidewall portion 112 opposite to the first sidewall portion 111, a third sidewall portion 113 connecting one end of the first sidewall portion 111 and one end of the second sidewall portion, and a fourth sidewall portion 114 connecting the other end of the first sidewall portion 111 and the other end of the second sidewall portion. The first sidewall portion 111 has a plurality of first notches 1111 communicating with the mating slots 110 and located at its front end. The second sidewall portion 112 is provided with a plurality of second notches 1121 that communicate with the docking slot 110 and are located at the front end of the second sidewall portion 111. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the plurality of first notches 1111 and the plurality of second notches 1121 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the docking slot 110.

[0069] The metal shielding sleeve 4 is fitted onto the insertion portion 11 to improve the shielding effect. The metal shielding sleeve 4 includes a main body 41, which includes a first end 411, a second end 412 opposite to the first end 411, and a receiving space 410 penetrating the first end 411 and the second end 412. The metal shielding sleeve 4 includes a plurality of hook portions 413 extending inward from the first end 411 of the main body 41 into the receiving space 410 and extending towards the second end 412. The plurality of hook portions 413 are fixed in corresponding plurality of first notches 1111 and plurality of second notches 1121. The metal shielding sleeve 4 also includes a plurality of claws 414 extending outward from the second end 412 of the main body 41 beyond the receiving space 410 and bending back towards the first end 411. The plurality of claws 414 extend beyond the insulating body 1. When the electrical connector 100 is installed on the mounting plate 200, the electrical connector 100 passes through the mounting through hole 203, at which time the plurality of claws 414 are squeezed and deformed inward; when the electrical connector 100 is installed in place, the plurality of claws 414 pass through the mounting plate 200, at which time the plurality of claws 414 release the squeezing pressure and deform outward; the free ends of the plurality of claws 414 can just abut against the back surface 202 of the mounting plate 200 to prevent the electrical connector 100 from falling off the mounting plate 200.

[0070] Please combine Figures 5 to 20As shown, the conductive terminal 2 includes a first fixing part 21 that is held in place by the insulating body 1, a first mating part 22 connected to the first fixing part 21, a second fixing part 23 that is held in place by the insulating body 1, a second mating part 24 connected to the second fixing part 23, and a cable riveting part 25 connected to the first fixing part 21 and the second fixing part 23. The second fixing part 23 and the first fixing part 21 are arranged side by side along a first direction A1-A1. The second mating part 24 and the first mating part 22 are arranged side by side along the first direction A1-A1. The first mating part 22 and the second mating part 24 extend into the mating slot 110. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the extension direction of the conductive terminal 2 has a guiding function, thereby making the conductive terminal 2 less prone to deformation during use.

[0071] The first fixing part 21 is flat, and the first fixing part 21 includes a first locking groove 211 located on one side (e.g., the top), a second locking groove 212 located on the other side (e.g., the bottom), a first limiting protrusion 213 located at the rear end of the first locking groove 211, and a second limiting protrusion 214 located at the rear end of the second locking groove 212.

[0072] The second fixing part 23 is flat, and the second fixing part 23 includes a third locking groove 231 located on one side (e.g., the top), a fourth locking groove 232 located on the other side (e.g., the bottom), a third limiting protrusion 233 located at the rear end of the third locking groove 231, and a fourth limiting protrusion 234 located at the rear end of the fourth locking groove 232.

[0073] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first fixing part 21 and the second fixing part 23 are at least partially abutted together along the first direction A1-A1 to improve structural strength and facilitate the transmission of large currents. The first locking groove 211 and the third locking groove 231 are aligned to form an upper locking groove, and the second locking groove 212 and the fourth locking groove 232 are aligned to form a lower locking groove.

[0074] The first mating portion 22 includes a first spring tab 221 extending along a second direction A2 and a third spring tab 222 extending in a direction opposite to the second direction A2. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, there are two first spring tabs 221, and the first mating portion 22 includes a first clearance space 220 located between the two first spring tabs 221 along a third direction A3-A3, and the third spring tab 222 extends into the first clearance space 220. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the second direction A2 is perpendicular to the first direction A1-A1, and the third direction A3-A3 is perpendicular to both the first direction A1-A1 and the second direction A2. The first clearance space 220 is generally V-shaped; correspondingly, the third spring tab 222 is provided with a first inclined edge 222a and a second inclined edge 222b.

[0075] Specifically, the first spring piece 221 includes a first elastic contact portion 2211 protruding from the first fixing portion 21 along the first direction A1-A1, and the first elastic contact portion 2211 extends along the first arcuate surface. The third spring piece 222 at least partially overlaps with the first spring piece 221 along the third direction A3-A3. The third spring piece 222 includes a third elastic contact portion 2221 protruding from the first fixing portion 21 along the first direction A1-A1, and the third elastic contact portion 2221 extends along the first arcuate surface. In other words, please refer to... Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 As shown, the first elastic contact portion 2211 and the third elastic contact portion 2221 have the same curvature. This arrangement allows the first elastic piece 221 and the third elastic piece 222 to maintain each other and prevent deformation; moreover, their strokes are consistent. When the first elastic piece 221 and the third elastic piece 222 are inserted into the mating cavity 810 of the mating conductive terminal 8, contact performance can be achieved simultaneously with a shorter insertion stroke.

[0076] Please combine Figure 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first docking portion 22 includes a first frame portion 223, the first frame portion 223 includes a first wall portion 2231, a second wall portion 2232 opposite to the first wall portion 2231, a first connecting portion 2233 connecting one end of the first wall portion 2231 and one end of the second wall portion 2232, and a second connecting portion 2234 connecting the other end of the first wall portion 2231 and the other end of the second wall portion 2232, wherein the first spring piece 221 extends from the first connecting portion 2233 to the second connecting portion 2234, and the third spring piece 222 extends from the second connecting portion 2234 to the first connecting portion 2233. The first spring 221 includes a first free end 2210 near the second connecting portion 2234, and the third spring 222 includes a third free end 2220 near the first connecting portion 2233. Both the first free end 2210 and the third free end 2220 can move along the first direction A1-A1 in the first frame portion 223 due to abutting against the mating conductive terminal 8.

[0077] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first spring 221 and the third spring 222 are manufactured by tearing material. Therefore, within the same area, the present invention can arrange more springs, thereby increasing the current carrying area and improving the current transmission capability; or, with the same number of springs, it can save space.

[0078] The second mating portion 24 includes a second spring piece 241 extending along a second direction A2 and a fourth spring piece 242 extending in a direction opposite to the second direction A2. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, there are two second spring pieces 241, and the second mating portion 24 includes a second clearance space 240 located between the two second spring pieces 241 along a third direction A3-A3, and the fourth spring piece 242 extends into the second clearance space 240. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second clearance space 240 is generally V-shaped; correspondingly, the fourth spring piece 242 is provided with a third inclined edge 242a and a fourth inclined edge 242b.

[0079] Specifically, the second spring piece 241 includes a second elastic contact portion 2411 protruding from the first fixing portion 21 along the first direction A1-A1, and the second elastic contact portion 2411 extends along the second arcuate surface. The fourth spring piece 242 at least partially overlaps with the second spring piece 241 along the third direction A3-A3. The fourth spring piece 242 includes a fourth elastic contact portion 2421 protruding from the second fixing portion 23 along the first direction A1-A1, and the fourth elastic contact portion 2421 extends along the second arcuate surface. In other words, please refer to... Figure 10 as well as Figure 11As shown, the second elastic contact portion 2411 and the fourth elastic contact portion 2421 have the same curvature. This arrangement allows the second elastic piece 241 and the fourth elastic piece 242 to hold each other in place, preventing deformation; and their strokes are consistent. When the second elastic piece 241 and the fourth elastic piece 242 are inserted into the mating cavity 810 of the mating conductive terminal 8, contact performance can be achieved simultaneously, with a shorter insertion stroke. Please refer to... Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface have opposite convex directions along the first direction A1-A1.

[0080] Please combine Figure 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second docking portion 24 includes a second frame portion 243, the second frame portion 243 including a fifth wall portion 2431, a sixth wall portion 2432 opposite to the fifth wall portion 2431, a third connecting portion 2433 connecting one end of the fifth wall portion 2431 and one end of the sixth wall portion 2432, and a fourth connecting portion 2434 connecting the other end of the fifth wall portion 2431 and the other end of the sixth wall portion 2432, wherein the second spring piece 241 extends from the third connecting portion 2433 to the fourth connecting portion 2434, and the fourth spring piece 242 extends from the fourth connecting portion 2434 to the third connecting portion 2433. The second spring 241 includes a second free end 2410 near the fourth connecting portion 2434, and the fourth spring 242 includes a fourth free end 2420 near the third connecting portion 2433. Both the second free end 2410 and the fourth free end 2420 are capable of moving along the first direction A1-A1 in the second frame portion 243 due to abutting against the mating conductive terminal 8.

[0081] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the second spring 241 and the fourth spring 242 are manufactured by tearing material. Therefore, within the same area, the present invention can arrange more springs, thereby increasing the current carrying area and improving the current transmission capability; or, with the same number of springs, it can save space.

[0082] Please combine Figure 10 as well as Figure 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the conductive terminal 2 includes a central plane M located between the first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24. The first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24 are symmetrically arranged along the central plane M, and the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 23 are also symmetrically arranged along the central plane M. This arrangement, on the one hand, helps to save manufacturing costs; on the other hand, it facilitates symmetrical insertion into the mating cavity 810 of the mating conductive terminal 8, so that the first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24 simultaneously contact the mating conductive terminal 8. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the conductive terminal 2 is a one-piece structure, that is, the conductive terminal 2 is made of a single metal plate. The first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24 are at least partially abutted together along the first direction A1-A1 to improve structural strength and facilitate the transmission of large currents.

[0083] The retaining terminal 3 is installed in the insulating body 1. The retaining terminal 3 is generally square-shaped and includes a first sidewall 31, a second sidewall 32 opposite to the first sidewall 31, a third sidewall 33 connecting one end of the first sidewall 31 and one end of the second sidewall 32, a fourth sidewall 34 connecting the other end of the first sidewall 31 and the other end of the second sidewall 32, and a receiving space 30 formed by the first sidewall 31, the second sidewall 32, the third sidewall 33, and the fourth sidewall 34. The first sidewall 31 and the second sidewall 32 are provided with a first locking arm 311 and a second locking arm 321 protruding inward into the receiving space 30. The third sidewall 33 and the fourth sidewall 34 are provided with a first retaining spring 330 and a second retaining spring 340 protruding away from the receiving space 30. Both the first retaining spring 330 and the second retaining spring 340 are locked to the insulating body 1. The third sidewall 33 is provided with a first fixing block 331, a second fixing block 332 spaced apart from the first fixing block 331, and a first channel 333 located between the first fixing block 331 and the second fixing block 332. The fourth sidewall 34 is provided with a third fixing block 341, a fourth fixing block 342 spaced apart from the third fixing block 341, and a second channel 343 located between the third fixing block 341 and the fourth fixing block 342. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first fixing block 331 and the second fixing block 332 are simply supported beams stamped from the third sidewall 33 into the receiving space 30. The third fixing block 341 and the fourth fixing block 342 are simply supported beams stamped from the fourth sidewall 34 into the receiving space 30. This configuration facilitates manufacturing and improves the structural strength of the first fixing block 331, the second fixing block 332, the third fixing block 341, and the fourth fixing block 342, thereby making it easier to clamp the first fixing part 21 and the second fixing part 23 of the conductive terminal 2.

[0084] When the conductive terminal 2 is assembled into the retaining terminal 3, the conductive terminal 2 is inserted into the receiving space 30. The first spring piece 221 and the third spring piece 222 pass through the first channel 333, and the first fixing block 331 and the second fixing block 332 both abut against the first fixing part 21. At the same time, the second spring piece 241 and the fourth spring piece 242 pass through the second channel 343, and the third fixing block 341 and the fourth fixing block 342 both abut against the second fixing part 23. When the conductive terminal 2 is installed in place, the first mating part 22 and the second mating part 24 protrude from the receiving space 30. The first locking arm 311 and the second locking arm 321 are respectively engaged in the upper locking groove and the lower locking groove. The first limiting protrusion 213 and the second limiting protrusion 214 abut against the first side wall 31 and the second side wall 32 to prevent the conductive terminal 2 from being over-installed in the retaining terminal 3.

[0085] Please combine Figure 19 as well as Figure 20 As shown, after installation, the first fixing part 21 is adjacent to and spaced apart from the third sidewall 33. The electrical connector 100 includes a first heat dissipation channel 401 located between the first fixing part 21 and the third sidewall 33. The second fixing part 23 is adjacent to and spaced apart from the fourth sidewall 34. The electrical connector 100 includes a second heat dissipation channel 402 located between the second fixing part 23 and the fourth sidewall 34. The first heat dissipation channel 401 and the second heat dissipation channel 402 are used to allow air circulation, thereby facilitating the dissipation of heat generated during power transmission and improving safety.

[0086] Please combine Figures 14 to 17As shown, when the conductive terminal 2 is mated with the mating conductive terminal 8, the first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24 of the conductive terminal 2 are at least partially inserted into the mating cavity 810. The two ends (e.g., the upper and lower ends) of the first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24 are respectively abutted against the first connecting wall 813 and the second connecting wall 814. That is, the first connecting wall 813 and the second connecting wall 814 serve to position the first mating portion 22 and the second mating portion 24. When the conductive terminal 2 is inserted into place, the first abutting protrusion 8111 abuts against the portion of the first mating portion 22 located on both sides of the first spring piece 221 and the third spring piece 222, and the second abutting protrusion 8121 abuts against the portion of the second mating portion 24 located on both sides of the second spring piece 241 and the fourth spring piece 242. The first spring piece 221 and the third spring piece 222 abut against the inner side of the first contact wall 811, and the second spring piece 241 and the fourth spring piece 242 abut against the inner side of the second contact wall 812. With this configuration, the first docking part 22 and the second docking part 24 are precisely positioned in four directions: up, down, left, and right. This reduces the potential shaking that may occur when the conductive terminal 2 and the docking conductive terminal 8 are docked, thereby improving the reliability of the docking.

[0087] Compared to the prior art, the first docking portion 22 of the present invention is provided with a first spring piece 221, the first spring piece 221 including a first elastic contact portion 2211 protruding from the first fixing portion 21 along the first direction A1-A1; the second docking portion 24 is provided with a second spring piece 241, the second spring piece 241 including a second elastic contact portion 2411 protruding from the second fixing portion 23 along the first direction A1-A1; the first elastic contact portion 2211 extends along a first arcuate surface, the second elastic contact portion 2411 extends along a second arcuate surface, the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface protruding in opposite directions along the first direction A1-A1; thereby realizing the provision of elastic contact portions on the docking portion, thereby omitting the adapter spring, and improving structural reliability and safety.

[0088] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. The understanding of the present invention should be based on those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrically conductive terminal (2), characterized in that include: First fixed part (21); The first docking part (22) is connected to the first fixing part (21); The second fixing part (23) and the first fixing part (21) are arranged side by side along the first direction (A1-A1); as well as The second docking part (24) is connected to the second fixing part (23), and the second docking part (24) and the first docking part (22) are arranged side by side along the first direction (A1-A1); The first docking portion (22) includes a first spring piece (221) extending along the second direction (A2), and the first spring piece (221) includes a first elastic contact portion (2211) protruding from the first fixing portion (21) along the first direction (A1-A1). The second docking part (24) includes a second spring piece (241), and the second spring piece (241) includes a second elastic contact part (2411) that protrudes from the second fixing part (23) along the first direction (A1-A1). The first elastic contact portion (2211) extends along the first arcuate surface, and the second elastic contact portion (2411) extends along the second arcuate surface. The first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface have opposite protrusion directions along the first direction (A1-A1). The first docking portion (22) includes a third spring piece (222) extending in a direction opposite to the second direction (A2), the third spring piece (222) at least partially overlapping the first spring piece (221) in a third direction (A3-A3), wherein the third direction (A3-A3) is perpendicular to the first direction (A1-A1) and the second direction (A2); the third spring piece (222) includes a third elastic contact portion (2221) protruding from the first fixing portion (21) in the first direction (A1-A1), the third elastic contact portion (2221) extending along the first arcuate surface.

2. The electrically conductive terminal (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two first spring pieces (221), and the first docking part (22) includes a first clearance space (220) located between the two first spring pieces (221) along the third direction (A3-A3), and the third spring piece (222) extends into the first clearance space (220).

3. The conductive terminal (2) as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first docking portion (22) includes a first frame portion (223), the first frame portion (223) includes a first wall portion (2231), a second wall portion (2232) opposite to the first wall portion (2231), a first connecting portion (2233) connecting one end of the first wall portion (2231) and one end of the second wall portion (2232), and a second connecting portion (2234) connecting the other end of the first wall portion (2231) and the other end of the second wall portion (2232), wherein the first spring piece (221) extends from the first connecting portion (2233) to the second connecting portion (2234), and the third spring piece (222) extends from the second connecting portion (2234) to the first connecting portion (2233).

4. The conductive terminal (2) as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first spring (221) includes a first free end (2210) near the second connecting portion (2234), and the third spring (222) includes a third free end (2220) near the first connecting portion (2233). Both the first free end (2210) and the third free end (2220) are capable of moving along the first direction (A1-A1) due to abutment in the first frame portion (223).

5. The electrically conductive terminal (2) of claim 1, characterized in that: The second spring piece (241) extends along the second direction (A2), and the second docking portion (24) includes a fourth spring piece (242) extending in a direction opposite to the second direction (A2). The fourth spring piece (242) at least partially overlaps with the second spring piece (241) along the third direction (A3-A3). The fourth spring piece (242) includes a fourth elastic contact portion (2421) protruding from the second fixing portion (23) along the first direction (A1-A1). The fourth elastic contact portion (2421) extends along the second arcuate surface.

6. The electrically conductive terminal (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two second springs (241), and the second docking portion (24) includes a second clearance space (240) located between the two second springs (241) along the third direction (A3-A3), and the fourth spring (242) extends into the second clearance space (240).

7. The electrically conductive terminal (2) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second docking portion (24) includes a second frame portion (243), the second frame portion (243) includes a fifth wall portion (2431), a sixth wall portion (2432) opposite to the fifth wall portion (2431), a third connecting portion (2433) connecting one end of the fifth wall portion (2431) and one end of the sixth wall portion (2432), and a fourth connecting portion (2434) connecting the other end of the fifth wall portion (2431) and the other end of the sixth wall portion (2432), wherein the second spring piece (241) extends from the third connecting portion (2433) to the fourth connecting portion (2434), and the fourth spring piece (242) extends from the fourth connecting portion (2434) to the third connecting portion (2433).

8. The electrically conductive terminal (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second spring (241) includes a second free end (2410) near the fourth connecting portion (2434), and the fourth spring (242) includes a fourth free end (2420) near the third connecting portion (2433). Both the second free end (2410) and the fourth free end (2420) are capable of moving along the first direction (A1-A1) due to abutment in the second frame portion (243).

9. The conductive terminal (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive terminal (2) includes an intermediate plane (M) located between the first docking portion (22) and the second docking portion (24), and the first docking portion (22) and the second docking portion (24) are arranged symmetrically along the intermediate plane (M).

10. The conductive terminal (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing part (21) and the second fixing part (23) are at least partially abutted together along the first direction (A1-A1), and the first docking part (22) and the second docking part (24) are at least partially abutted together along the first direction (A1-A1).

11. The conductive terminal (2) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive terminal (2) also includes a cable riveting part (25) connected to the first fixing part (21) and the second fixing part (23).

12. The conductive terminal (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive terminal (2) is a one-piece structure.

13. An electrical connector (100) characterized by, include: Insulating body (1), the insulating body (1) is provided with a mating slot (110); The conductive terminal (2) is the conductive terminal (2) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first fixing part (21) and the second fixing part (23) are held in the insulating body (1), and the first mating part (22) and the second mating part (24) extend into the mating slot (110).

14. The electrical connector (100) of claim 13, characterized in that: The insulating body (1) includes an annular plug portion (11) and a housing (12) surrounding the periphery of the plug portion (11). The plug portion (11) is provided with the mating slot (110). The electrical connector (100) also includes a metal shielding sleeve (4) sleeved on the plug portion (11). The metal shielding sleeve (4) includes a plurality of claws (414) extending out of the insulating body (1).

15. The electrical connector (100) of claim 13, characterized by: The electrical connector (100) further includes a retaining terminal (3) mounted in the insulating body (1). The retaining terminal (3) includes a first sidewall (31), a second sidewall (32) opposite to the first sidewall (31), a third sidewall (33) connecting one end of the first sidewall (31) and one end of the second sidewall (32), a fourth sidewall (34) connecting the other end of the first sidewall (31) and the other end of the second sidewall (32), and a receiving space (3) formed by the first sidewall (31), the second sidewall (32), the third sidewall (33), and the fourth sidewall (34). 0), the first sidewall (31) and / or the second sidewall (32) are provided with a locking arm that protrudes inward into the receiving space (30), the third sidewall (33) and / or the fourth sidewall (34) are provided with a retaining spring that protrudes away from the receiving space (30), and the retaining spring is locked with the insulating body (1); the conductive terminal (2) is inserted into the receiving space (30), the first docking part (22) and the second docking part (24) protrude out of the receiving space (30), and the first fixing part (21) and / or the second fixing part (23) are provided with a locking groove that is locked with the locking arm.

16. The electrical connector (100) of claim 15, characterized by: The third sidewall (33) is provided with a first fixing block (331), a second fixing block (332) spaced apart from the first fixing block (331), and a first channel (333) located between the first fixing block (331) and the second fixing block (332). The fourth sidewall (34) is provided with a third fixing block (341), a fourth fixing block (342) spaced apart from the third fixing block (341), and a second channel (343) located between the third fixing block (341) and the fourth fixing block (342). The first spring piece (221) passes through the first channel (333), and the first fixing block (331) and the second fixing block (332) both abut against the first fixing part (21); The second spring (241) passes through the second channel (343), and the third fixing block (341) and the fourth fixing block (342) both press against the second fixing part (23).

17. The electrical connector (100) of claim 15, characterized by: The first fixing part (21) is adjacent to and spaced apart from the third sidewall (33), and the electrical connector (100) includes a first heat dissipation channel (401) located between the first fixing part (21) and the third sidewall (33). The second fixing part (23) is adjacent to and spaced apart from the fourth side wall (34), and the electrical connector (100) includes a second heat dissipation channel (402) located between the second fixing part (23) and the fourth side wall (34).

18. An electrical connector assembly characterized by, include: The electrical connector (100) as claimed in claim 14; and Mounting plate (200); The free end of the claw (414) penetrates through the mounting plate (200) and abuts against the back surface (202) of the mounting plate (200). The free end of the claw (414) penetrates through the mounting plate (200) and abuts against the back surface (202) of the mounting plate (200). The free end of the claw

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