Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector and a connector assembly. The connector includes: a housing formed with a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole; the first terminal is mounted in the first terminal hole and used for being matched with a first matching terminal in a matching connector; the temperature sensor is arranged in the first terminal hole, is in thermal contact with the first terminal and is used for detecting the temperature of the first terminal; the second terminal is mounted in the second terminal hole and used for being matched with a second matching terminal in the matching connector; and a connection wire electrically connecting the temperature sensor and the second terminal such that the temperature sensor can be electrically connected to a second mating terminal of the mating connector via the second terminal. In the present invention, the connector is integrated with a temperature sensor, and a lead and a terminal electrically connected to the temperature sensor. Therefore, a user does not need to install a temperature sensor, a welding wire and a crimping terminal, and the use is very convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a connector and a connector assembly comprising the connector. Background Art

[0002] Since the power terminals of the high-voltage connector need to carry large currents, in order to prevent the power terminals from overheating, in the prior art, it is usually necessary to additionally install a temperature sensor on the high-voltage connector to detect the temperature of the power terminals. However, in the prior art, the temperature sensor is not directly integrated into the high-voltage connector and needs to be installed separately by the user, which is very inconvenient to use. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing, formed with a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole; a first terminal, installed in the first terminal hole, for mating with a first pair of mating terminals in a mating connector; a temperature sensor, arranged in the first terminal hole and in thermal contact with the first terminal, for detecting the temperature of the first terminal; a second terminal, installed in the second terminal hole, for mating with a second pair of mating terminals in a mating connector; and a connecting wire, electrically connecting the temperature sensor and the second terminal, so that the temperature sensor can be electrically connected to the second pair of mating terminals of the mating connector via the second terminal.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor includes: a heat conductor, which is in thermal contact with the first terminal; and a temperature detection element, which is embedded in the heat conductor, and the heat conductor is used to transfer heat from the first terminal to the temperature detection element, and the temperature detection element is connected to the second terminal via the connecting wire.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat conducting member is an injection molded member formed on the temperature detecting member and the first terminal by an insert injection molding process, so that the heat conducting member, the temperature detecting member and the first terminal become an integrated member.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat conducting member is semi-annular and is clamped on the outer circumference of the first terminal to be in thermal contact with the outer circumference of the first terminal.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first terminal holes and a plurality of pairs of second terminal holes are formed on the shell, and the connector includes a plurality of first terminals, a plurality of temperature sensors and a plurality of pairs of second terminals; the plurality of first terminals are respectively installed in the plurality of first terminal holes, and the plurality of pairs of second terminal holes are respectively installed in the plurality of pairs of second terminal holes; the plurality of temperature sensors are respectively in thermal contact with the plurality of first terminals, and the two electrode ends of each temperature sensor are respectively electrically connected to a corresponding pair of second terminals via the two connecting wires.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal hole has an entrance located on the rear side of the shell, and the first terminal is inserted into the first terminal hole via the entrance; an electrical isolation rib is formed on the rear side surface of the shell, and the electrical isolation rib electrically isolates the rear end portions of two adjacent first terminals to increase the creepage distance between the two adjacent first terminals.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes an inner housing and an outer housing assembled together; the first terminal, the second terminal and the temperature sensor are installed in the inner housing so as to be installed in the outer housing together with the inner housing.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of elastic locking plates are provided on the outer side surfaces around the inner shell body, and the plurality of elastic locking plates are spaced around the inner shell body; a plurality of grooves corresponding to the plurality of elastic locking plates are formed on the inner side surface of the outer shell body, and the plurality of elastic locking plates are respectively engaged with the plurality of grooves to lock the inner shell body and the outer shell body together.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal hole includes a first mounting hole formed in the inner shell and a first positioning hole formed in the outer shell; the first terminal includes a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in its axial direction, the rear end portion of the first terminal is mounted in the first mounting hole, and the front end portion of the first terminal passes through the first positioning hole.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a first terminal locking member installed in the first mounting hole of the inner housing and used to lock the first terminal in the first mounting hole.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal locking piece includes: a first annular body, which is sleeved on the rear end portion of the first terminal; and a first locking piece, which axially abuts against the flange portion of the first terminal to prevent the first terminal from being pulled out of the first mounting hole, and the temperature sensor is arranged between the first annular body of the first terminal locking piece and the first terminal.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further comprises: a cable electrically connected to the first terminal. The rear end of the first terminal is crimped onto the cable, and the front end of the first terminal is adapted to be mated and connected to the first pair of mating terminals of the mating connector.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal hole includes a second mounting hole formed in the inner shell and a second positioning hole formed in the outer shell; the second terminal includes a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in its axial direction, the rear end portion of the second terminal is mounted in the second mounting hole, and the front end portion of the second terminal passes through the second positioning hole.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a second terminal locking member installed in the second mounting hole of the inner housing and used to lock the second terminal in the second mounting hole.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal locking member includes: a second annular body, which is sleeved on the rear end portion of the second terminal; and a second locking piece, which axially abuts against the flange portion of the second terminal to prevent the second terminal from being pulled out of the second mounting hole.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear end portion of the second terminal is crimped onto the connecting wire, and the front end portion of the second terminal is suitable for mating and connecting with the second mating terminal of the mating connector.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mating with the connector.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating connector includes: a mating shell, which is mated with the shell of the connector; a first mating terminal, which is arranged in the mating shell and is mated with the first terminal of the connector; and a second mating terminal, which is arranged in the mating shell and is mated with the second terminal of the connector.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a male-end connector, and the first terminal and the second terminal are male terminals; and the mating connector is a female-end connector, and the first pair of mating terminals and the second pair of mating terminals are female terminals.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a female connector, and the first terminal and the second terminal are female terminals; and the mating connector is a male connector, and the first pair of mating terminals and the second pair of mating terminals are male terminals.

[0024] In the above exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the connector is integrated with the temperature sensor and the wire and terminal electrically connected to the temperature sensor. Therefore, the user does not need to install the temperature sensor, weld the wire and crimp the terminal, which is very convenient to use.

[0025] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a housing of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the outer shell is not shown;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a first terminal, a cable, a temperature sensor, a connecting wire, and a second terminal of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 An axial cross-sectional view showing a first terminal, a cable, a temperature sensor, a connecting wire, and a second terminal of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a temperature sensor, a connecting wire and a second terminal of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Fig. 9 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the connector and the mating connector have not yet been mated;

[0035] Fig.10 A schematic perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector and the mating connector have been mated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0037] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0038] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing, formed with a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole; a first terminal, installed in the first terminal hole, for mating with a first pair of mating terminals in a mating connector; a temperature sensor, arranged in the first terminal hole and in thermal contact with the first terminal, for detecting the temperature of the first terminal; a second terminal, installed in the second terminal hole, for mating with a second pair of mating terminals in a mating connector; and a connecting wire, electrically connecting the temperature sensor and the second terminal, so that the temperature sensor can be electrically connected to the second pair of mating terminals of the mating connector via the second terminal.

[0039] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, which includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mating with the connector.

[0040] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a housing 10 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the connector 1 and the mating connector 1 ′ have not yet been mated; Fig.10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector 1 and the mating connector 1 ′ have been mated.

[0041] like Figure 1-4 and Figure 9-10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector 1 is disclosed, which includes: a housing 10, a first terminal 22, a temperature sensor 31, a second terminal 32 and a connecting wire 30. The housing 10 is formed with a first terminal hole 101 and a second terminal hole 102. The first terminal 22 is installed in the first terminal hole 101, and is used to mate with the first pair of mating terminals 22' in the matching connector 1'. The temperature sensor 31 is arranged in the first terminal hole 101 and is in thermal contact with the first terminal 22, and is used to detect the temperature of the first terminal 22. The second terminal 32 is installed in the second terminal hole 102, and is used to mate with the second pair of mating terminals 32' in the matching connector 1'. The connecting wire 30 electrically connects the temperature sensor 31 and the second terminal 32, so that the temperature sensor 31 can be electrically connected to the second pair of mating terminals 32' of the matching connector 1' via the second terminal 32.

[0042] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the outer shell 12 is not shown; Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a first terminal 22, a cable 20, a temperature sensor 31, a connecting wire 30 and a second terminal 32 of a connector 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 An axial cross-sectional view showing a first terminal 22, a cable 20, a temperature sensor 31, a connecting wire 30, and a second terminal 32 of a connector 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a temperature sensor 31 , a connecting wire 30 and a second terminal 32 of a connector 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the temperature sensor 31 includes: a heat conductor 310 and a temperature detection element 311. The heat conductor 310 is in thermal contact with the first terminal 22. The temperature detection element 311 is embedded in the heat conductor 310. The heat conductor 310 is used to transfer heat from the first terminal 22 to the temperature detection element 311, and the temperature detection element 311 is connected to the second terminal 32 via the connecting wire 30.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat conductor 310 can be an injection molded part formed on the temperature detection part 311 and the first terminal 22 through an embedded injection molding process, so that the heat conductor 310, the temperature detection part 311 and the first terminal 22 become an integrated part.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plug hole is formed in the heat conductive member 310, and the temperature detection member 311 can be inserted into the plug hole of the heat conductive member 310. In the illustrated embodiment, the heat conductive member 310 is semi-annular and is clamped on the outer peripheral surface of the first terminal 22 to be in thermal contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first terminal 22.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first terminal holes 101 and a plurality of pairs of second terminal holes 102 are formed on the housing 10, and the connector includes a plurality of first terminals 22, a plurality of temperature sensors 31, and a plurality of pairs of second terminals 32. The plurality of first terminals 22 are respectively installed in the plurality of first terminal holes 101, and the plurality of pairs of second terminal holes 102 are respectively installed in the plurality of pairs of second terminal holes 102. The plurality of temperature sensors 31 are respectively in thermal contact with the plurality of first terminals 22, and the two electrode ends of each temperature sensor 31 are respectively electrically connected to the corresponding pair of second terminals 32 via two connecting wires 30.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal hole 101 has an entrance located on the rear side of the housing 10, and the first terminal 22 is inserted into the first terminal hole 101 via the entrance. An electrical isolation rib 10a is formed on the rear side of the housing 10, and the electrical isolation rib 10a electrically isolates the rear ends of two adjacent first terminals 22 to increase the creepage distance between the two adjacent first terminals 22.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 10 includes an inner housing 11 and an outer housing 12 assembled together. The first terminal 22, the second terminal 32 and the temperature sensor 31 are installed in the inner housing 11 so as to be installed in the outer housing 12 together with the inner housing 11.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of elastic locking pieces 110 are provided on the outer side surfaces around the inner shell 11, and the plurality of elastic locking pieces 110 are spaced around the inner shell 11. A plurality of grooves 120 corresponding to the plurality of elastic locking pieces 110 are formed on the inner side surface of the outer shell 12, and the plurality of elastic locking pieces 110 are respectively engaged with the plurality of grooves 120 to lock the inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 together.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal hole 101 includes a first mounting hole 101a formed in the inner housing 11 and a first positioning hole 101b formed in the outer housing 12. The first terminal 22 includes a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in its axial direction, the rear end portion of the first terminal 22 is mounted in the first mounting hole 101a, and the front end portion of the first terminal 22 passes through the first positioning hole 101b.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 1 further comprises a first terminal locking member 40 , which is installed in the first mounting hole 101 a of the inner housing 11 to lock the first terminal 22 in the first mounting hole 101 a .

[0052] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal locking member 40 includes: a first annular body 41 and a first locking piece 42. The first annular body 41 is sleeved on the rear end of the first terminal 22. The first locking piece 42 axially abuts against the flange portion of the first terminal 22 to prevent the first terminal 22 from being pulled out of the first mounting hole 101a. The temperature sensor 31 is arranged between the first annular body 41 of the first terminal locking member 40 and the first terminal 22.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 1 further comprises a cable 20, which is electrically connected to a first terminal 22. The rear end of the first terminal 22 is crimped onto the cable 20, and the front end of the first terminal 22 is adapted to be mated and connected with a first mating terminal 22' of the mating connector 1'.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second terminal hole 102 includes a second mounting hole 102a formed in the inner housing 11 and a second positioning hole 102b formed in the outer housing 12. The second terminal 32 includes a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in its axial direction, the rear end portion of the second terminal 32 is mounted in the second mounting hole 102a, and the front end portion of the second terminal 32 passes through the second positioning hole 102b.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 1 further comprises a second terminal locking member 50 , which is installed in the second mounting hole 102 a of the inner housing 11 to lock the second terminal 32 in the second mounting hole 102 a .

[0056] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second terminal locking member 50 includes: a second annular body 51 and a second locking piece 52. The second annular body 51 is sleeved on the rear end of the second terminal 32. The second locking piece 52 axially abuts against the flange portion of the second terminal 32 to prevent the second terminal 32 from being pulled out of the second mounting hole 102a.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end of the second terminal 32 is crimped onto the connecting wire 30, and the front end of the second terminal 32 is suitable for mating and connecting with the second mating terminal 32' of the mating connector 1'.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly mainly includes: a connector 1 and a mating connector 1'. The mating connector 1' is mated with the connector 1.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector 1' comprises: a mating housing 10', a first mating terminal 22' and a second mating terminal 32'. The mating housing 10' is mated with the housing 10 of the connector 1. The first mating terminal 22' is arranged in the mating housing 10' and is mated with the first terminal 22 of the connector 1. The second mating terminal 32' is arranged in the mating housing 10' and is mated with the second terminal 32 of the connector 1.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the connector 1 is a male connector, and the first terminal 22 and the second terminal 32 are male terminals. The mating connector 1' is a female connector, and the first mating terminal 22' and the second mating terminal 32' are female terminals.

[0061] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector 1 is a female connector, and the first terminal 22 and the second terminal 32 are female terminals. The mating connector 1' is a male connector, and the first mating terminal 22' and the second mating terminal 32' are male terminals.

[0062] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and may be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0063] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0064] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0065] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (10) is formed with a first terminal hole (101) and a second terminal hole (102); A first terminal (22) installed in the first terminal hole (101) and used to mate with a first mating terminal (22') in a mating connector (1'); a temperature sensor (31), arranged in the first terminal hole (101) and in thermal contact with the first terminal (22), and used for detecting the temperature of the first terminal (22); A second terminal (32) installed in the second terminal hole (102) and used for mating with a second mating terminal (32') in the mating connector (1'); and A connecting wire (30) electrically connects the temperature sensor (31) and the second terminal (32), so that the temperature sensor (31) can be electrically connected to the second mating terminal (32') of the mating connector (1') via the second terminal (32).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature sensor (31) comprises: a heat conducting member (310) in thermal contact with the first terminal (22); and A temperature detection element (311) is embedded in the heat conductor (310), and the heat conductor (310) is used to transfer heat from the first terminal (22) to the temperature detection element (311). The temperature detection element (311) is connected to the second terminal (32) via the connecting wire (30).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat conducting member (310) is an injection molded member formed on the temperature detecting member (311) and the first terminal (22) through an embedded injection molding process, so that the heat conducting member (310), the temperature detecting member (311) and the first terminal (22) form an integrated member.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat conducting member (310) is semi-annular and is clamped on the outer peripheral surface of the first terminal (22) so as to be in thermal contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first terminal (22).

5. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first terminal holes (101) and a plurality of pairs of second terminal holes (102) are formed on the housing (10), and the connector comprises a plurality of first terminals (22), a plurality of temperature sensors (31) and a plurality of pairs of second terminals (32); The plurality of first terminals (22) are respectively installed in the plurality of first terminal holes (101), and the plurality of pairs of second terminal holes (102) are respectively installed in the plurality of pairs of second terminal holes (102); The plurality of temperature sensors (31) are respectively in thermal contact with the plurality of first terminals (22), and the two electrode ends of each temperature sensor (31) are respectively electrically connected to a corresponding pair of second terminals (32) via two of the connecting wires (30).

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first terminal hole (101) has an entrance located on the rear side of the housing (10), and the first terminal (22) is inserted into the first terminal hole (101) via the entrance; An electrical isolation rib (10a) is formed on the rear side of the housing (10), and the electrical isolation rib (10a) electrically isolates the rear ends of two adjacent first terminals (22) to increase the creepage distance between the two adjacent first terminals (22).

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) comprises an inner housing (11) and an outer housing (12) which are assembled together; The first terminal (22), the second terminal (32) and the temperature sensor (31) are installed in the inner housing (11) so as to be installed in the outer housing (12) together with the inner housing (11).

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of elastic locking pieces (110) are arranged on the outer sides of the inner shell (11), and the plurality of elastic locking pieces (110) are distributed at intervals around the inner shell (11); A plurality of grooves (120) corresponding to the plurality of elastic locking pieces (110) are formed on the inner side surface of the outer shell (12), and the plurality of elastic locking pieces (110) are respectively engaged with the plurality of grooves (120) to lock the inner shell (11) and the outer shell (12) together.

9. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first terminal hole (101) comprises a first mounting hole (101a) formed in the inner housing (11) and a first positioning hole (101b) formed in the outer housing (12); The first terminal (22) comprises a front end and a rear end which are opposite to each other in the axial direction; the rear end of the first terminal (22) is mounted in the first mounting hole (101a); and the front end of the first terminal (22) passes through the first positioning hole (101b).

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A first terminal locking member (40) is installed in the first mounting hole (101a) of the inner housing (11) and is used to lock the first terminal (22) in the first mounting hole (101a).

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first terminal locking member (40) comprises: A first annular body (41) is sleeved on the rear end of the first terminal (22); and A first locking piece (42) is axially pressed against a flange portion of the first terminal (22) to prevent the first terminal (22) from being pulled out of the first mounting hole (101a). The temperature sensor (31) is disposed between a first annular body (41) of the first terminal locking member (40) and the first terminal (22).

12. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that Also includes: A cable (20) is electrically connected to the first terminal (22), The rear end of the first terminal (22) is crimped onto the cable (20), and the front end of the first terminal (22) is suitable for mating and connecting with the first mating terminal (22') of the mating connector (1').

13. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second terminal hole (102) comprises a second mounting hole (102a) formed in the inner housing (11) and a second positioning hole (102b) formed in the outer housing (12); The second terminal (32) includes a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in its axial direction. The rear end of the second terminal (32) is installed in the second installation hole (102a), and the front end of the second terminal (32) passes through the second positioning hole (102b).

14. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: Also includes: A second terminal locking member (50) is installed in the second mounting hole (102a) of the inner housing (11) and is used to lock the second terminal (32) in the second mounting hole (102a).

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The second terminal locking member (50) comprises: A second annular body (51) is sleeved on the rear end of the second terminal (32); and The second locking piece (52) axially abuts against the flange portion of the second terminal (32) to prevent the second terminal (32) from being pulled out of the second mounting hole (102a).

16. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The rear end of the second terminal (32) is crimped onto the connecting wire (30), and the front end of the second terminal (32) is suitable for mating and connecting with the second mating terminal (32') of the mating connector (1').

17. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 16; and A mating connector (1') is mated with the connector (1).

18. The connector assembly according to claim 17, wherein: The mating connector (1') comprises: A mating housing (10') mating with the housing (10) of the connector (1); A first mating terminal (22') is disposed in the mating housing (10') and is mated with the first terminal (22) of the connector (1); and The second mating terminal (32') is arranged in the mating housing (10') and is mated with the second terminal (32) of the connector (1).

19. The connector assembly according to claim 18, characterized in that: The connector (1) is a male connector, the first terminal (22) and the second terminal (32) are male terminals; and The mating connector (1') is a female connector, and the first pair of mating terminals (22') and the second pair of mating terminals (32') are female terminals.

20. The connector assembly according to claim 18, wherein: The connector (1) is a female connector, the first terminal (22) and the second terminal (32) are female terminals; and The mating connector (1') is a male-end connector, and the first mating terminal (22') and the second mating terminal (32') are male terminals.

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