terminal

Abstract

A terminal is provided. The terminal (1) includes a main body portion (10), an elastic plate (20), a base portion (30), a pressing portion (40), and a first protruding portion (50) as a restricting portion. The main body portion is formed with an opening portion into which a connection object (90) is inserted, and is formed in a shape that allows the connection object to be inserted from the opening portion in an insertion direction (D1). The elastic plate is disposed inside the main body portion and has a contact portion (21) that contacts the connection object. The base portion sandwiches the connection object between the contact portion and the base portion. The pressing portion presses a tip end (20a) of the elastic plate at a position deeper in the insertion direction toward the base portion. The first protruding portion restricts movement of the pressing direction (D2) of the tip end in order to maintain the tip end in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion at a position corresponding to the tip end of the elastic plate pressed by the pressing portion.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a terminal. BACKGROUND

[0002] A terminal for connecting a flat cable as a connection object is disclosed in Patent Literature 1. The terminal disclosed in Patent Literature 1 has a press portion that applies a pressing force by means of a sandwiching portion, thereby restricting misalignment of the flat cable.

[0003] Prior art documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-194623 SUMMARY

[0006] Problem to be solved by the invention

[0007] In the terminal of Patent Literature 1, the press portion is bent using a jig such as an anvil and a crimper, and the flat cable is applied with a pressing force by bringing the tip end of the press portion against the upper surface of the sandwiching portion. The flat cable has a conductor and a covering portion made of an insulating resin, but the insulating resin sometimes deteriorates due to hydrolysis. In addition, the speed of deterioration due to hydrolysis sometimes changes depending on the pressure applied to the insulating resin, the temperature of the surroundings. Therefore, since the press portion continuously applies a pressing force to the flat cable, the flat cable can be broken, for example, when exposed to a high-temperature, high-humidity environment for a long time.

[0008] The present application has been achieved in the above-described circumstances, and aims to provide a terminal capable of suppressing breakage of a connection object.

[0009] Solution to solve the problem

[0010] To achieve the above object, a terminal of the present application includes:

[0011] a main body portion that is formed with an opening portion into which a connection object is inserted, is formed in a shape that enables the connection object to be inserted from the opening portion in an insertion direction, and is disposed extending in the insertion direction;

[0012] a resilient plate that is disposed inside the main body portion and has a contact portion that comes into contact with the connection object, the resilient plate being disposed extending in the insertion direction;

[0013] a base portion that sandwiches the connection object with the contact portion by means of the base portion between the contact portion and the connection object;

[0014] a pressing portion that presses a tip of the elastic plate at a position deeper in the insertion direction than the elastic plate with respect to the base portion; and

[0015] a restricting portion that restricts movement of the pressing direction of the tip in order to hold the tip in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion at a position corresponding to the tip of the elastic plate pressed by the pressing portion.

[0016] The restricting portion can be a first protruding portion that protrudes from the base portion toward the tip of the elastic plate.

[0017] The first protruding portion can protrude by an amount greater than the length of the pressing direction of the connection object.

[0018] The terminal can include a folded-back portion provided at a base end of the elastic plate at a position closer to the front in the insertion direction and folded back toward the opening portion,

[0019] The elastic plate can be connected to the main body portion by the folded-back portion.

[0020] The folded-back portion can be an arched portion with a rounded corner.

[0021] The contact portion can be formed in a cantilever shape by forming a slit in the elastic plate.

[0022] The pressing portion can be provided at a position in the insertion direction that does not overlap with the position at which the slit is formed.

[0023] Second protruding portions can be formed at both ends in a width direction of the elastic plate corresponding to a width direction of the connection object, the second protruding portions protruding toward the connection object inserted into the main body portion.

[0024] A locking portion can be formed in the base portion, the locking portion being locked to the connection object and defining a position of the connection object in the insertion direction with respect to the base portion.

[0025] A bottom wall portion can be formed in the main body portion, the bottom wall portion being configured such that the connection object contacted by the contact portion is sandwiched by the contact portion and the base portion,

[0026] The bottom wall portion can be formed as part of the base portion.

[0027] Effects of the invention

[0028] In the terminal of the present application, the restriction portion restricts movement of the pressing direction of the tip end in order to hold the tip end in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion in a position corresponding to the tip end of the elastic plate pressed by the pressing portion. Therefore, the restriction portion can suppress the pressing force applied to the connection object sandwiched by the base portion and the contact portion from the pressing portion via the tip end of the elastic plate. Thus, the terminal of the present application can suppress breakage of the connection object. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a terminal of an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 2 is a plan view of a terminal of an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 3A is an A-A sectional view of Figure 2 .

[0032] Figure 3B is a perspective view of the inside of a terminal using the A-A section of Figure 2 .

[0033] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the inside of a terminal using the D-D section of Figure 3A .

[0034] Figure 5 is a sectional view of a terminal before a connection object is inserted into the main body portion.

[0035] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a part of a terminal using a section for explaining the second protruding portion.

[0036] Figure 7 is an E-E sectional view of Figure 2 .

[0037] Figure 8A is a B-B sectional view of Figure 2 .

[0038] Figure 8B is a perspective view of the inside of a terminal using the B-B section of Figure 2 .

[0039] Figure 9A is a C-C sectional view of Figure 2 .

[0040] Figure 9B is a perspective view of the inside of a terminal using the C-C section of Figure 2 .

[0041] Figure 10 is a perspective view for explaining another use example of a terminal of an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Reference signs list

[0043] 1, terminal; 10, main body portion; 10a, opening portion; 11, bottom wall portion; 12, top wall portion; 20, elastic plate; 20a, top end; 20b, base end; 21, contact portion; 22, slit; 23R, 23L, second protruding portion; 24, linear protruding portion; 30, base portion; 31, locking portion; 32, conductor bent portion; 33, covering fixing portion; 40, pressing portion; 50, first protruding portion; 50a, slit; 60, folded-back portion; 61, gap; 80, cable; 90, 90-2, connection object; 90a, base portion; 91, paste portion; 92, 94, non-printed portion; 93, locked hole; D1, insertion direction; D2, pressing direction; D3, width direction; D4, bending direction; D5, curved direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the terminal 1 of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, for easy understanding, XYZ coordinates orthogonal to each other are set and appropriately referred to. As shown in FIG. 1, the +Y direction in the Y axis direction of the XYZ coordinates is the same direction as the insertion direction Dl in which the connection object 90 is inserted into the main body portion 10 of the terminal 1. The X axis direction is the same direction as the width direction D3 of the terminal 1 or its connection object 90. The Z axis direction is a direction orthogonal to the X axis direction and the Y axis direction. Figure 1

[0045] The terminal 1 is used, for example, as an electronic circuit component mounted to an automobile component, as shown in FIG. 2, for connection of the connection object 90 and the cable 80. The terminal 1 is formed by bending one sheet-like member formed of an electrically conductive raw material. The sheet-like member is formed of a copper, a copper alloy, or the like, which is an electrically conductive raw material. However, it is not limited thereto, and the terminal 1 can be formed by combining a plurality of sheet-like members. Figure 1

[0046] ​​In the present embodiment, the connection target object 90 is, for example, a flat cable formed in a flat shape. The connection target object 90 has a film-shaped base portion 90a formed of a resin raw material and a paste portion 91 in which a conductive raw material is printed on a surface of the base portion 90a on the +Z side. The base portion 90a is formed of, for example, a polycarbonate material. The paste portion 91 is formed of, for example, silver. Further, the paste portion 91 is not printed in the vicinity of side end portions on both sides in the width direction D3 (the +X side end portion and the -X side end portion) in the surface of the base portion 90a on the +Z side. In this portion, the surface of the base portion 90a is exposed to the +Z direction. Thus, the surface of the base portion 90a on the +Z side is formed with the paste portion 91 in which the conductive raw material is printed and a non-printed portion 92 in which the conductive raw material is not printed. Note that the raw materials of the base portion 90a and the paste portion 91 are arbitrary. The base portion 90a can be formed of a raw material other than the polycarbonate material, and the paste portion 91 can be formed of a raw material other than silver. Further, the connection target object 90 is configured as a flat cable in the present embodiment. However, it is not limited thereto. The connection target object 90 can be configured of a material other than a flat cable. For example, the connection target object 90 can be a flexible printed circuit board, or another general cable.

[0047] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the terminal 1 includes a main body portion 10, an elastic plate 20, a base portion 30, a pressing portion 40, a first protruding portion 50 (a restricting portion), and a folded-back portion 60.

[0048] An opening portion 10a into which the connection target object 90 is inserted is formed in the main body portion 10 so as to be open to the -Y direction. Further, the main body portion 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape in which the connection target object 90 can be inserted from the opening portion 10a in an insertion direction D1 (+Y direction), and the main body portion 10 is provided so as to extend in the insertion direction D1 or the Y axis direction. In the present embodiment, the main body portion 10 is formed in a quadrangular prism cylindrical shape having a rectangular XZ cross section in which the width direction D3 is the length direction. Further, as shown in Figure 3A and Figure 3B , a bottom wall portion 11 in which the connection target object 90 is arranged is formed in the main body portion 10.

[0049] As shown in Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 4As shown, at least a portion of the elastic plate 20 is disposed inside the main body 10, extending along the insertion direction D1 or the Y-axis direction. Specifically, the top end 20a and the base end 20b of the elastic plate 20 are exposed from the main body 10, and the elastic plate 20 is disposed inside the main body 10. Thus, the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20 is positioned at a depth side in the insertion direction D1 beyond the interior of the main body 10, and the base end 20b of the elastic plate 20 is positioned near the front side in the insertion direction D1 beyond the interior of the main body 10. The elastic plate 20 has a contact portion 21 that contacts the object to be connected 90. The object to be connected 90 is disposed between the elastic plate 20 and the bottom wall portion 11 such that it is pressed in the -Z direction by the contact portion 21.

[0050] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the contact portion 21 is formed by providing a slit 22 in the elastic plate 20. For example, a cut is formed in the elastic plate 20 for forming the slit 22. Moreover, by making a portion of the cut elastic plate 20 bulge in the bending direction D5, the contact portion 21 is formed as a cantilever with the end near the +Y side as a free end. This contact portion 21 has an arched shape protruding in the -Z direction. The apex of the arched portion of the contact portion 21 is configured as a contact point that makes electrical contact with the object 90 when the object to be connected is inserted into the main body 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the elastic plate 20 has two contact portions 21. However, it is not limited to this, and the number of contact portions 21 of the elastic plate 20 can be appropriately changed according to the purpose of the terminal 1 and the shape of the main body 10. For example, the elastic plate 20 may have one contact portion 21 or more contact portions 21.

[0051] In addition, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the elastic plate 20 has a second protrusion 23R, 23L and a linear protrusion 24.

[0052] Second protrusions 23R and 23L are formed at both ends (the ends on the +X side and the ends on the -X side) of the elastic plate 20 in the width direction D3, corresponding to the width direction D3 of the connecting object 90. These second protrusions 23R and 23L protrude from both ends of the elastic plate 20 in the width direction D3 and then bend about the Y-axis, thus protruding toward the connecting object 90 inserted into the main body 10. Specifically, the second protrusions 23R and 23L protrude toward the non-printed portion 92 of the connecting object 90 inserted into the main body 10. Furthermore, the second protrusions 23R and 23L extend along both ends of the elastic plate 20 in the Y-axis direction.

[0053] The linear protrusion 24 is formed in order to increase the rigidity of the elastic plate 20 which is formed relatively long along the width direction D3. The linear protrusion 24 protrudes in the +Z direction on the +Z side surface of the elastic plate 20, and is provided extending along the Y axis direction in the center of the width direction D3 of the elastic plate 20. This linear protrusion 24 is formed between the pair of contact portions 21.

[0054] As Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 4 indicated, the base portion 30 is a portion between the contact portions 21 and the main body portion 10, using which the base portion 30 and the contact portions 21 sandwich the connection object 90. Further, in the present embodiment, the bottom wall portion 11 of the main body portion 10 described above is formed as a part of the base portion 30. However, it is not limited thereto. The bottom wall portion 11 of the main body portion 10 can also be independent of the base portion 30. As Figure 2 and Figure 4 indicated, the base portion 30 is formed in a top end thin shape in which the size in the width direction D3 gradually decreases in the +Y direction. The conductor crimping portion 32 and the covering fixing portion 33 are formed on the +Y side end portion of the base portion 30. The conductor crimping portion 32 is crimped to the conductive core wire of the cable 80 by crimping and electrically connected thereto. The covering fixing portion 33 presses the end portion of the insulating covering portion of the cable 80 by crimping, and protects the connection of the conductor crimping portion 32 and the core wire from the pullout force.

[0055] Further, in the base portion 30, in addition to the conductor crimping portion 32 and the covering fixing portion 33, as Figure 8A and Figure 8B indicated, the locking portion 31 is also formed.

[0056] The locking portion 31 is locked to the connection object 90, and is provided in order to limit the position of the connection object 90 in the insertion direction D1 or the Y axis direction with respect to the base portion 30. The locking portion 31 is formed, for example, by cutting a slit corresponding to the shape of the locking portion 31 in the base portion 30, and is formed in a cantilever shape by pulling up the cut portion from the slit. In the present embodiment, the locking portion 31 is locked to the edge of the locking hole 93 formed in the connection object 90 in the Z axis direction. By locking the locking portion 31 to the edge of the locking hole 93, it is possible to limit the position of the connection object 90 with respect to the base portion 30, and thus it is possible to improve the efficiency of the connection work of the connection object 90 with respect to the terminal 1.

[0057] As Figure 1 , Figure 3A and Figure 3BAs shown, the pressing portions 40 press the tip end 20a of the elastic plate 20 in the direction of the base portion 30 by being bent by a jig or the like. Thereby, the pressing portions 40 flex the elastic plate 20 with the base end 20b as a fulcrum, as a result of which the contact portion 21 of the elastic plate 20 is brought into contact with the connection target object 90, and the elastic plate 20 and the connection target object 90 are electrically connected. In the present embodiment, one pressing portion 40 is provided on each of the end portions (the end portion on the +X side and the end portion on the -X side) on both sides in the width direction D3 of the base portion 30, for a total of two. However, this is not limiting. The pressing portions 40 can be provided only one, or three or more. In the present embodiment, however, the connection target object 90 is a flat cable, and from the viewpoint of being able to stably secure the connection target object 90 to the base portion 30, it is preferable that one pressing portion 40 be provided on each of the end portions (the end portion on the +X side and the end portion on the -X side) on both sides in the width direction D3 of the base portion 30. Further, the pressing portions 40 are provided at positions on the insertion direction D1 that do not overlap with the positions at which the slits 22 are formed. Specifically, the pressing portions 40 are provided at positions deeper (on the +Y side) than the positions at which the slits 22 are formed in the elastic plate 20 on the insertion direction D1.

[0058] The first protruding portion 50 functions to hold the tip end 20a in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion 30 at a position corresponding to the tip end 20a of the elastic plate 20 that is pressed by the pressing portion 40. Thereby, the first protruding portion 50 functions as a restriction portion that restricts movement of the pressing direction D2 of the tip end 20a. In the present embodiment, the first protruding portion 50 is formed by cutting a slit 50a corresponding to the shape of the first protruding portion 50 in the base portion 30. Further, the cut portion is bent so as to protrude in the +Z direction from the slit 50a. Figure 9A and Figure 9B The first protruding portion 50 is formed so as to protrude in the +Z direction. However, this is not limiting. The first protruding portion 50 can be formed independently of the base portion 30 and secured to the base portion 30 by adhesion or the like. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing manufacturing costs during manufacture of the terminal 1, it is preferable that the first protruding portion 50 be formed by cutting a portion of the base portion 30 and causing it to stand up. Further, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the first protruding portion 50 is formed so as to protrude in the +Z direction. Figure 9A and Figure 9B As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the first protruding portion 50 is formed so that the length in the Z-axis direction, that is, the amount of protrusion, is greater than the length in the pressing direction D2 of the connection target object 90, that is, the thickness.

[0059] As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, Figure 1 , Figure 3A and Figure 3BAs shown, the folded-back portion 60 is provided at the base end 20b of the elastic plate 20 located near the front side (−Y side) in the insertion direction D1, and is folded back in a manner facing the opening portion 10a. The folded-back portion 60 is a portion connecting the main body portion 10 and the elastic plate 20. Thus, the elastic plate 20 is connected to the main body portion 10 by means of the folded-back portion 60. In the present embodiment, the folded-back portion 60 has an arched portion with a rounded corner. However, it is not limited thereto. The folded-back portion 60 can also not have a shape with a rounded corner. Further, a gap 61 for facilitating bending for forming the folded-back portion 60 is formed partially in the folded-back portion 60.

[0060] As described above, in the terminal 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 3A and Figure 3B , the first protruding portion 50 holds the top end 20a in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion 30 at a position corresponding to the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20 pressed by the pressing portion 40. Further, the first protruding portion 50 functions as a restricting portion that restricts movement of the top end 20a by the pressing direction D2 to a predetermined extent or more. Thus, the first protruding portion 50 can suppress application of a pressing force to the connection target object 90 sandwiched by the base portion 30 and the contact portion 21 from the pressing portion 40 via the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20. Thus, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment can suppress deterioration of the base portion 90a caused by hydrolysis, compared to a case where a pressing force is applied to the connection target object 90. Further, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment can suppress breakage of the base portion 90a caused by continuous application of a pressing force to the connection target object 90. According to the above, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment can suppress breakage of the connection target object 90.

[0061] Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 3A , Figure 3B , Figure 9A and Figure 9B , the first protruding portion 50 is formed so that the length in the Z-axis direction, that is, the protruding amount, is larger than the length in the pressing direction D2 of the connection target object 90, that is, the thickness. Thus, the first protruding portion 50 can reliably restrict pressing of the pressing portion 40 to the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20. Further, the first protruding portion 50 can suppress application of a pressing force to the connection target object 90 sandwiched by the base portion 30 and the contact portion 21 from the pressing portion 40 via the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20. Thus, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment can suppress breakage of the connection target object 90.

[0062] Further, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 3A and Figure 3BAs shown, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the folded-back portion 60 having a rounded corner. Therefore, for example, in a case where a force from the outside is applied and the connection object 90 is rolled up from the base portion 30, it is possible to suppress a situation where the rolled-up portion interferes with the terminal 1. Specifically, in a case of a terminal not provided with the folded-back portion 60, there is a risk that the rolled-up portion from the base portion 30 interferes with the top wall portion 12 of the main body portion 10 of the terminal 1. Moreover, when the rolled-up portion from the base portion 30 interferes with the top wall portion 12, it is possible that the paste portion 91 of the connection object 90 is peeled off or worn due to the corner portion of the top wall portion 12, resulting in breakage of the connection object 90. In contrast, the terminal 1 is provided with the folded-back portion 60 having the rounded corner. Thus, even in a case where the connection object 90 is rolled up from the base portion 30, the terminal 1 can suppress breakage of the connection object 90 such as peeling off or wearing of the paste portion 91 of the connection object 90, by the rounded corner of the folded-back portion 60.

[0063] Further, in the terminal 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 3A and Figure 3B , the pressing portion 40 is provided at a position in the insertion direction D1 that does not overlap with the position where the slit 22 is formed. Therefore, the pressing portion 40 can reliably press the portion of the elastic plate 20 where the slit 22 is not formed, i.e., the top end 20a. Thus, the first protruding portion 50 can reliably restrict the pressing of the pressing portion 40 against the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20. Further, the first protruding portion 50 can suppress the application of a pressing force from the pressing portion 40 via the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20 to the connection object 90 sandwiched by the base portion 30 and the contact portion 21. As a result, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment can suppress breakage of the connection object 90.

[0064] Further, in the terminal 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the second protruding portions 23R, 23L are formed at both ends of the elastic plate 20 in the width direction D3 corresponding to the width direction D3 of the connection object 90, and protrude toward the non-printed portion 92 of the connection object 90 inserted into the main body portion 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the connection object 90 from being rolled up from the base portion 30. Further, even in a case where the connection object 90 is rolled up from the base portion 30, since the second protruding portions 23R, 23L interfere with the non-printed portion 92 of the connection object 90 and do not interfere with the paste portion 91, it is possible to suppress breakage of the connection object 90.

[0065] The above describes an embodiment of the present application, but the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

[0066] For example, in the embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 3A andFigure 3B As shown in FIG. 1, the first protruding portion 50, which functions as a restricting portion, protrudes from the base portion 30 toward the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20. However, the present application is not limited thereto. The first protruding portion 50 can also be a shape other than a protruding shape as long as it can hold the top end 20a of the elastic plate 20 in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion 30.

[0067] Further, in the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1, Figure 3A Figure 3B Figure 9A and Figure 9B , the protruding amount of the first protruding portion 50 is greater than the length of the pressing direction D2 of the connection object 90. However, the present application is not limited thereto. For example, the protruding amount of the first protruding portion 50 can also be equal to the length of the pressing direction D2 of the connection object 90. In this case as well, the first protruding portion 50 can suppress the application of the pressing force from the pressing portion 40 to the connection object 90 sandwiched by the base portion 30 and the contact portion 21. Thus, the terminal 1 of the present embodiment can suppress the breakage of the connection object 90. However, from the viewpoint of being able to reliably suppress the application of the pressing force from the pressing portion 40 to the connection object 90, it is preferable to make the protruding amount of the first protruding portion 50 greater than the length of the pressing direction D2 of the connection object 90 as in the embodiment of the present application.

[0068] Further, as shown in FIG. 1, Figure 1 Figure 3A and Figure 3B , the terminal 1 of the embodiment of the present application has a folded-back portion 60 by which the elastic plate 20 is connected to the main body portion 10. Thus, the elastic plate 20 is integrally formed with the main body portion 10. However, the present application is not limited thereto. For example, the folded-back portion 60 can not be provided and the elastic plate 20 can be formed independently of the main body portion 10.

[0069] Further, in the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1, Figure 3A Figure 3B and Figure 4 , the contact portion 21 is formed in a cantilever shape by cutting the elastic plate 20 to form the slit 22 and pulling up the cut portion from the slit 22. However, the present application is not limited thereto. The contact portion 21 can also be formed in a simply supported beam shape. However, from the viewpoint of ease of manufacture, the contact portion 21 is preferably formed in a cantilever shape. Further, from the viewpoint of securing the elastic force, ease of deflection, and electrical connection capability to the connection object 90, the contact portion 21 is also preferably formed in a cantilever shape.

[0070] Further, in the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1, Figure 1 ​​​​As shown, the connection target object 90 to which the terminal 1 is connected is formed with non-printed portions 92 of a raw material of which the conductivity is not printed near the side end portions on both sides in the width direction D3, and the paste portions 91 are formed between these non-printed portions 92. However, the connection target of the terminal 1 is not limited to the shape and specifications of the connection target object 90. For example, it can also be a flat cable like the connection target object 90-2 shown in FIG. 10, which is formed with non-printed portions 94 between two paste portions 91 and is longer in the width direction D3 than the connection target object 90. This connection target object 90-2 is for connection by two terminals 1. Figure 10 As shown, the connection target object 90 to which the terminal 1 is connected is formed with non-printed portions 92 of a raw material of which the conductivity is not printed near the side end portions on both sides in the width direction D3, and the paste portions 91 are formed between these non-printed portions 92. However, the connection target of the terminal 1 is not limited to the shape and specifications of the connection target object 90. For example, it can also be a flat cable like the connection target object 90-2 shown in FIG. 10, which is formed with non-printed portions 94 between two paste portions 91 and is longer in the width direction D3 than the connection target object 90. This connection target object 90-2 is for connection by two terminals 1.

[0071] The present application can be implemented in a variety of ways and with variations without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present application. The above-described embodiments are for describing the present application, and do not limit the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A terminal, wherein the terminal is a terminal for connecting a connection object formed in a flat shape, the terminal includes: a body portion formed with an opening portion into which the connection object is inserted, formed in a shape in which the connection object can be inserted from the opening portion in an insertion direction, and provided extending in the insertion direction; a resilient plate disposed inside the body portion and having a contact portion that contacts the connection object, the resilient plate being provided extending in the insertion direction; a base portion with which the contact portion sandwiches the connection object therebetween; a pair of pressing portions that press end portions of the resilient plate at a position deeper in the insertion direction and on both sides in a width direction of the resilient plate toward the base portion; and a restriction portion that restricts movement of the pressing direction of the end portions of the resilient plate in order to hold the end portions in a non-contact state with respect to the base portion at positions corresponding to the end portions of the resilient plate pressed by the pressing portions.

2. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the restriction portion is configured as a first protruding portion that protrudes from the base portion toward the end portions of the resilient plate.

3. The terminal according to claim 2, wherein the amount of protrusion of the first protruding portion is greater than the length of the pressing direction of the connection object.

4. The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the terminal has a folded-back portion provided at a base end of the resilient plate at a position closer to the front in the insertion direction and folded back toward the opening portion, the resilient plate is connected to the body portion by means of the folded-back portion.

5. The terminal according to claim 4, wherein the folded-back portion is configured as an arched portion with a rounded corner.

6. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the contact portion is formed in a cantilever shape by forming a slit in the resilient plate.

7. The terminal according to claim 6, wherein the pressing portions are provided at positions in the insertion direction that do not overlap with the position at which the slit is formed.

8. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein second protruding portions are formed at both ends in a width direction of the resilient plate corresponding to the width direction of the connection object, the second protruding portions protruding toward the connection object inserted into the body portion.

9. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein a clamping portion is formed in the base portion, the clamping portion being clamped to the connection object and defining the position of the connection object in the insertion direction with respect to the base portion.

10. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein a bottom wall portion is formed in the body portion, the bottom wall portion being disposed so that the connection object contacted by the contact portion is sandwiched by the contact portion and the base portion, the bottom wall portion is formed as part of the base portion.

11. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the connection object is constituted by a flat cable or a flexible printed circuit board.

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