A conductive terminal assembly

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of terminals, and discloses a conductive terminal assembly, including a mounting member and a connecting member, the connecting member including a transmission end and a fixed end, both of which are fixedly connected to the mounting member, the fixed end being located on the side of the transmission end away from the male head, the fixed end being used to apply a force toward the male head to the transmission end, the transmission end being used for electrical signal transmission, and the transmission end being formed on the side of the fixed end facing the male head through a metallization process; the present application causes the transmission end to deform in a direction away from the male head when the male head is inserted into the terminal, so that the fixed end applies a positive force to the transmission end, so that the transmission end and the male head can be in more stable contact, and the connecting member has sufficient positive force to maintain the transmission of the electrical signal; the thickness of the transmission end can be as thin as micron level, and the gap between the two terminals of the differential pair can be less than 0.1 mm, thereby increasing the strong coupling on the differential pair, eliminating the short pile effect, and thus improving the signal transmission rate of the electrical connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of high-speed electrical connectors, and in particular to a conductive terminal assembly. Background Art

[0002] High-speed electrical connectors are key components for high-speed data transmission between electronic system equipment and are widely used in computers, communications, automobiles, aerospace and other fields. With the rapid development of industries such as communications, automobiles, consumer electronics, and industrial control, and the promotion of technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, the transmission rate requirements for high-speed connectors are also getting higher and higher. The conductive terminals have specific structures and material properties to ensure the integrity, stability and efficient transmission of the signal. The male head is inserted into the high-speed electrical connector to achieve the connection of the high-speed electrical connector. The high-speed electrical connector is usually set on the circuit board for transmitting signals.

[0003] In the related art, the terminal includes a mounting piece and a connecting piece. The connecting piece is made of metal and is fixed to the mounting piece.

[0004] Since the terminals need to maintain contact reliability and electrical signal transmission at the same time, in order to maintain contact reliability, the connectors need to have sufficient elasticity, so the connectors need to have sufficient thickness to ensure positive force. In order to maintain electrical signal transmission, the connectors need to be thinner to ensure fast signal transmission. Therefore, it is difficult to achieve good contact reliability and electrical signal transmission at the same time, making it difficult for high-speed electrical connectors to meet the requirements of next-generation communication equipment for higher transmission rates. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to improve the problem that terminals are difficult to ensure contact reliability and electrical signal transmission, the present application provides a conductive terminal assembly.

[0006] The present application provides a conductive terminal assembly, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A conductive terminal assembly includes a mounting member and a connecting member, wherein the connecting member includes a transmission end and a fixed end, wherein the fixed end and the transmission end are both fixedly connected to the mounting member, wherein the fixed end is located on the side of the transmission end away from the male head, and the fixed end is used to apply a force toward the male head to the transmission end, and the transmission end is used for transmitting electrical signals.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the male plug is inserted into the terminal, the male plug abuts against the transmission end, causing the transmission end to deform in the direction away from the male plug. At this time, the fixed end is located on the side of the transmission end away from the male plug, and the fixed end applies a force toward the side of the male plug to the transmission end, so that the fixed end applies a positive force to the transmission end, so that the transmission end and the male plug can be in more stable contact, so that the connector has sufficient positive force to maintain the transmission of electrical signals; at the same time, the fixed end supports the transmission end, and the transmission end does not need to be too thick, so that the transmission end can ensure fast signal transmission.

[0009] Optionally, the transmission end is formed on a side of the fixed end facing the male connector through a metallization process.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the transmission end is formed on the side of the fixed end facing the male head through a metallization process, so that the thickness of the transmission end is sufficiently thin, and the fixed end serves as a support for the transmission end, so that the transmission end can be fixed to the male head more stably; since the thickness of the transmission end is reduced, the distance between two adjacent transmission ends can be reduced and the width of the transmission end can be reduced, thereby increasing the strong coupling of the transmission end, eliminating the short pile effect, and thereby improving the signal transmission rate of the transmission end.

[0011] Optionally, a boss is provided on the fixed end, the transmission end abuts the boss, and the transmission end abutting the boss is used to abut a male head.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, since the metallization process of the transmission end is formed on the fixed end, the transmission end is made thin enough, and at the same time the boss supports the transmission end, so that the transmission end can be stably connected to the male head.

[0013] Optionally, the transmission end includes a contact portion and a main body portion, the contact portion is integrally formed on the main body portion, the main body portion is arranged on the mounting member, and an arc surface for abutting the male head is formed on the contact portion, and there is a distance between the arc surface away from the surface of the mounting member and the fixed end.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the arc surface of the contact part abuts against the male head, so that the arc surface and the male head can be better connected; at the same time, since there is a gap between the arc surface away from the surface of the mounting part and the fixed end, the contact part does not need to form a complete arc surface, and part of the arc surface can abut against the male head, saving some materials and reducing costs; at the same time, the overall volume of the contact part is reduced, further improving the signal transmission speed of the contact part.

[0015] Optionally, the transmission end includes a contact portion and a main body portion, the contact portion is integrally formed on the main body portion, the contact portion is arranged on the mounting member, the fixed end abuts against the side of the contact portion away from the male head, and when the main body abuts against the male head, the contact portion is deformed.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the male plug is inserted into the terminal, and the male plug drives the contact part to deform. The fixed end abuts against the side of the contact part away from the male plug, so that the fixed end can stably support the contact part and avoid the transmission end from being offset during the deformation process.

[0017] Optionally, the fixing end, the contact portion and the mounting member are arranged in a triangle.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed end, the contact part and the mounting piece form a triangle arrangement with each other, so that the fixed end supports the contact part, so that the part of the contact part that is deformed changes from the position where the contact part abuts the mounting piece to the position where the fixed end abuts the contact part, thereby making the connection between the contact part and the mounting piece less likely to be damaged due to excessive deformation.

[0019] Optionally, the fixed end abuts against the contact portion on the side facing the male connector.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed end abuts against the contact portion with the side facing the male head, and the contact area between the fixed end and the contact portion is larger, so that the pressure applied by the fixed end to the contact portion is smaller, so that the contact portion is not easily damaged by excessive force, and the connection between the fixed end and the contact portion can be more stable.

[0021] Optionally, the contact portion is provided with a movable groove for the fixed end to slide.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when the male plug is inserted into the terminal, the male plug drives the contact portion to deform toward the side away from the male plug, allowing the fixed end to slide in the movable groove. The fixed end can be deformed toward the side away from the male plug, and the contact area between the fixed end and the contact portion can be increased, so that the pressure applied by the fixed end to the contact portion is further reduced, making the contact portion less likely to be damaged when deformed.

[0023] Optionally, a covering portion is integrally formed on the fixed end, and the covering portion and the fixed end are arranged around the transmission end.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the covering part and the fixed end are arranged around the transmission end, and the covering part can stably protect the transmission end, and prevent the transmission end from bending due to shaking during the transportation or assembly of the terminal, thereby ensuring that the transmission end can stably support and transmit electrical signals.

[0025] Optionally, an annular groove is provided on the transmission end, the fixed end and the covering portion are both arranged in the annular groove, and the fixed end or the covering portion is fixedly connected to the mounting member.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed end and the covering portion are both arranged in the annular groove, so that the thickness of the transmission end can be thinner, the transmission speed of the transmission end can be faster, and the electrical signal transmission capability of the terminal is enhanced.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. When the male connector is inserted into the terminal, the male connector abuts against the transmission end, causing the transmission end to deform in the direction away from the male connector. At this time, the fixed end is located on the side of the transmission end away from the male connector, and the fixed end applies a force toward the side of the male connector on the transmission end, so that the fixed end applies a positive force to the transmission end, allowing the transmission end and the male connector to have more stable contact, so that the connector has sufficient positive force to maintain the transmission of electrical signals; at the same time, the fixed end supports the transmission end, and the transmission end does not need to be too thick, so that the transmission end can ensure fast signal transmission.

[0029] 2. By electroplating the transmission end on the side of the fixed end facing the male head, the thickness of the transmission end is made thin enough, and the fixed end serves as a support for the transmission end, so that the transmission end can be fixed to the male head more stably.

[0030] 3. By abutting the contact portion with the side of the fixed end facing the male connector, the contact area between the fixed end and the contact portion is larger, so that the pressure exerted by the fixed end on the contact portion is smaller, making the contact portion less likely to be damaged by excessive force, making the connection between the fixed end and the contact portion more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of Example 1;

[0032] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram highlighting the mounting member in Example 1;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram highlighting the transmission end in Example 1;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram highlighting the fixed end in Example 2;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram highlighting the fixed end in Example 3;

[0036] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram highlighting the fixed end in Example 4;

[0037] Figure 7 It is an exploded schematic diagram highlighting the annular groove in Example 5.

[0038] Figure numerals: 1. Mounting part; 2. Connecting part; 3. Transmission end; 33. Moving groove; 34. Sliding groove; 35. Ring groove; 4. Fixed end; 41. Covering part; 42. Reinforcement block; 5. Contact part; 51. Main body; 52. Tail; 53. Boss; 54. Arc surface; 55. Groove; 56. Guide angle; 57. Raised strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following is combined with Figure 1-6 This application is described in further detail.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] This embodiment discloses a conductive terminal assembly. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A conductive terminal assembly includes a mounting member 1 and ten connecting members 2, wherein the ten connecting members 2 are all arranged on the mounting member 1. The conductive terminal is usually mounted on a circuit board.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting member 2 includes a transmission end 3 and a fixed end 4. The fixed end 4 is integrally formed on the mounting member 1. Multiple fixed ends 4 are distributed in an array along the length direction of the mounting member 1.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 A plurality of grooves 55 are provided on the surface of the mounting member 1, and the plurality of grooves 55 are distributed in an array along the length direction of the mounting member 1. The grooves 55 and the circuit board cooperate with each other to facilitate the mounting member 1 to be fixed on the circuit board.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The fixed end 4 is made of a non-metallic material such as plastic and is non-conductive. The transmission end 3 is made of a metallic material such as silver and is conductive. The transmission end 3 can be used as any of the following types: a ground terminal, a differential pair, and a low-speed terminal. In this embodiment, there are at least four ground terminals, at least two differential pairs, each with two differential pairs, and at least one low-speed terminal. The two ground terminals are located on different sides of each differential pair, and the low-speed terminal is located between the two differential pairs.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 The transmission end 3 is fixed to the side of the fixed end 4 facing the male connector through a metallization process similar to chip metallization, including electroplating, laser coating, spray coating, or chemical plating. The thickness of the transmission end 3 can be micron-level, and the spacing between adjacent transmission ends 3 can be as low as 0.15mm. Multiple reinforcement blocks 42 are integrally formed on the mounting member 1 and located between adjacent fixed ends 4.

[0046] Reference Figure 3A boss 53 is integrally formed on the fixed end 4. The boss 53 protrudes toward one side of the transmission end 3, and the transmission end 3 can abut the surface of the boss 53. A guide angle 56 is provided on the surface of the boss 53 away from the mounting member 1. The distance between the guide angle 56 and the mounting member 1 gradually decreases along the direction from the fixed end 4 to the transmission end 3, and the guide angle 56 is in the insertion path of the male connector.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 The transmission end 3 includes a contact portion 5, a main body 51 and a tail portion 52. The contact portion 5 is integrally formed at one end of the main body 51, and the tail portion 52 is integrally formed at the other end of the main body 51. In the case of electroplating, the thicknesses of the contact portion 5, the main body 51 and the tail portion 52 can be different. An arc surface 54 is integrally formed on the contact portion 5, and the arc surface 54 is arranged on the boss 53. The arc surface 54 can abut against the male head, and there is a gap between the surface of the arc surface 54 away from the mounting part 1 and the fixed end 4. A ridge 57 is integrally formed on the surface of the fixed end 4, and the ridge 57 extends along the bending direction of the boss 53. The ridge 57 is used to guide the insertion of the male head.

[0048] The implementation principle of Example 1 is: the transmission end 3 is electroplated on the fixed end 4 so that the transmission end 3 can be thin enough to meet the ability of electrical signal transmission; the transmission end 3 is supported by the fixed end 4 to meet the support of the transmission end 3 for the male head.

[0049] Example 2,

[0050] Reference Figure 4 This embodiment differs from Embodiment 1 in that the transmission end 3 includes a contact portion 5 and a main body 51. The contact portion 5 is fixedly connected to the mounting member 1, and the main body 51 is integrally formed on the side of the contact portion 5 away from the mounting member 1. When a male connector is inserted into the terminal, the male connector abuts the main body 51, causing the contact portion 5 to deform toward the side away from the male connector.

[0051] Reference Figure 4 A movable groove 33 is formed on the surface of the contact portion 5 away from the male head. The movable groove 33 extends to the connection between the contact portion 5 and the mounting member 1 . The fixed end 4 is located in the movable groove 33 .

[0052] Reference Figure 4 When the contact portion 5 is not deformed, the fixed end 4 is located on the movable groove 33 and does not abut the wall of the movable groove 33 away from the mounting member 1. When the male connector is inserted into the terminal, the contact portion 5 deforms away from the male connector, allowing the fixed end 4 to slide within the movable groove 33 until the male connector is fully inserted into the terminal. The side of the fixed end 4 facing the male connector abuts the wall of the movable groove 33 away from the mounting member 1.

[0053] The implementation principle of Example 2 is as follows: the contact portion 5 deforms in a direction away from the male head, and the fixed end 4 moves in the movable groove 33 , so that the side surface of the fixed end 4 abuts against the groove wall of the movable groove 33 away from the mounting member 1 .

[0054] Example 3

[0055] Reference Figure 5 This embodiment differs from Embodiment 2 in that the fixed end 4, contact portion 5, and mounting member 1 form a triangle, and the contact portion 5 has a sliding groove 34 formed on its surface for the fixed end 4 to slide. One end of the fixed end 4 abuts against the wall of the sliding groove 34, allowing the fixed end 4 to apply force to the contact portion 5.

[0056] Reference Figure 5 When the contact portion 5 is not deformed, the fixed end 4 is located on the sliding groove 34, and one end of the fixed end 4 does not abut the wall of the sliding groove 34 away from the mounting member 1. When the male connector is inserted into the terminal, the contact portion 5 deforms away from the male connector, and the fixed end 4 slides within the sliding groove 34 until the male connector is fully inserted into the terminal, and one end of the fixed end 4 abuts the wall of the sliding groove 34 away from the mounting member 1.

[0057] The implementation principle of Example 3 is as follows: the contact portion 5 deforms in a direction away from the male head, and the fixed end 4 moves in the sliding groove 34 so that one end of the fixed end 4 can abut against the groove wall of the sliding groove 34 away from the mounting member 1 .

[0058] Example 4

[0059] Reference Figure 6 This embodiment differs from Embodiment 1 in that the transmission end 3 includes a contact portion 5 and a main body 51. The contact portion 5 is fixedly connected to the mounting member 1, and the main body 51 is integrally formed on the side of the contact portion 5 away from the mounting member 1. When a male connector is inserted into the terminal, the male connector abuts the main body 51, causing the contact portion 5 to deform toward the side away from the male connector.

[0060] Reference Figure 6 The fixing end 4 is integrally formed with a covering portion 41 , which is integrally formed on the mounting member 1 . The contact portion 5 is located between the fixing end 4 and the covering portion 41 , and the covering portion 41 and the fixing end 4 surround the contact portion 5 .

[0061] The implementation principle of Example 4 is: the contact portion 5 is covered by the covering portion 41 and the fixed end 4 , so that the fixed end 4 and the covering portion 41 can stably protect the transmission end 3 .

[0062] Example 5

[0063] Reference Figure 7The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 4 is that an annular groove 35 is provided on the outer surface of the contact portion 5, the annular groove 35 extends to the side of the contact portion 5 facing the mounting member 1, and the fixed end 4 and the covering portion 41 are located in the annular groove 35.

[0064] The implementation principle of the fifth embodiment is as follows: by providing an annular groove 35 on the contact portion 5 , the transmission end 3 can be made thinner, thereby enhancing the transmission capability of the transmission end 3 for electrical signals.

[0065] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the usual meanings understood by persons of ordinary skill in the field to which this application belongs. The words "first", "second", "third" and similar terms used in the specification and claims of this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Words such as "one" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the existence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprises" cover the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprises" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0066] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the design concept of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A conductive terminal assembly, comprising a mounting member (1) and a connecting member (2), characterized in that: The connecting member (2) comprises a transmission end (3) and a fixed end (4), the fixed end (4) and the transmission end (3) are both fixedly connected to the mounting member (1), the fixed end (4) is located on a side of the transmission end (3) away from the male connector, the fixed end (4) is used to apply a force to the transmission end (3) toward the male connector, and the transmission end (3) is used for electrical signal transmission; The transmission end (3) comprises a contact portion (5) and a main body portion (51), the contact portion (5) is integrally formed on the main body portion (51), the contact portion (5) is arranged on the mounting member (1), the fixed end (4) abuts against a side of the contact portion (5) away from the male head, and when the main body portion (51) abuts against the male head, the contact portion (5) is deformed; A movable groove (33) is provided on the surface of the contact portion (5) away from the male head. The movable groove (33) extends to the connection between the contact portion (5) and the mounting member (1). The movable groove (33) allows the fixed end (4) to slide relative to the fixed end.

2. A conductive terminal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A covering portion (41) is integrally formed on the fixed end (4), and the covering portion (41) and the fixed end (4) are arranged around the transmission end (3).

3. A conductive terminal assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: An annular groove (35) is provided on the transmission end (3), the fixed end (4) and the covering portion (41) are both arranged in the annular groove (35), and the fixed end (4) or the covering portion (41) is fixedly connected to the mounting member (1).

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