Terminal, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a terminal, a connector and a connector assembly. The terminal includes: a single terminal plate formed with a slot; the limiting shell comprises a top plate positioned above the top surface of the terminal plate and a pair of side plates connected with the top plate; and the elastic contact piece is mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate and faces the top plate of the limiting shell. The elastic contact piece is used for being electrically contacted with a matching terminal inserted between the elastic contact piece and the top plate of the limiting shell so as to realize electric connection between the terminal and the matching terminal; and a pin is formed on the lower side edge of at least one of the pair of side plates, and the pin is inserted into the slot in an interference fit manner so as to fix the limiting shell on the terminal plate. In the invention, the terminal body of the terminal only comprises the single terminal plate, so that the structure of the terminal is simplified, and the production cost and the manufacturing difficulty are reduced. In addition, the terminal of the invention can be in reliable electric contact with a mating terminal in a vibration environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a terminal, in particular to a terminal for a high-voltage connector. In addition, the present invention also relates to a connector including the terminal and a connector assembly including the connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, high-voltage connector terminals typically include a terminal body, a pair of elastic contacts, and a retaining housing. The terminal body includes two terminal plates. A gap is defined between the two terminal plates to allow insertion of a mating terminal. A pair of elastic contacts are positioned in the gap between the two terminal plates and fixed to the inner side surfaces of the two terminal plates, respectively, to clamp the mating terminal inserted between them and achieve electrical connection between the two terminals. The retaining housing is fitted over the two terminal plates of the terminal body to lock the terminal into the connector housing.

[0003] In the prior art, the terminal body consists of two terminal plates, resulting in a complex structure, high production costs, and significant manufacturing difficulties. Furthermore, in the prior art, vibration can cause the gap between the two terminal plates to shift, leading to poor electrical contact between the terminal and its mating terminal. Consequently, existing high-voltage connector terminals are not suitable for use in vibrating environments. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a terminal is provided. The terminal includes: a single terminal plate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction thereof and a slot formed on the top surface thereof; a limiting shell including: a top plate located above the top surface of the terminal plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate; and an elastic contact member installed on the top surface of the terminal plate and facing the top plate of the limiting shell. The elastic contact member is used to electrically contact the mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell to achieve electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal; a pin is formed on the lower side of at least one of the pair of side plates, and the pin is inserted into the slot in an interference fit manner to fix the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal board has a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the limiting shell and the elastic contact piece are installed on the front end portion of the terminal board; the limiting shell has two openings opposite to each other in the transverse direction of the terminal board to allow the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact piece and the top plate of the limiting shell along the transverse direction of the terminal board.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a pair of side plates of the limiting shell include a front side plate and a rear side plate opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate; the limiting shell also includes a riveted plate, which is connected to the lower side of the rear side plate and bent vertically toward the rear; the pins are formed on the lower side edge of the front side plate, the front side plate is fixed to the terminal plate through the pins, the riveted plate is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate, and the rear side plate is fixed to the terminal plate through the riveted plate.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first rivet holes are formed on the rivet plate, and a plurality of first rivet columns are formed on the terminal plate. The plurality of first rivet columns are riveted into the plurality of first rivet holes, respectively, to rivet the rivet plate to the terminal plate.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the pins are formed on the lower side of the front side plate, and the plurality of pins are arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the terminal plate; a plurality of the slots are formed on the top surface of the terminal plate, and the plurality of slots are arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the terminal plate; the plurality of pins are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots in an interference fit manner to fix the front side plate to the terminal plate.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slot penetrates the terminal plate along a thickness direction of the terminal plate and is adjacent to a front end surface of the terminal plate.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pin and the slot are flat, and guiding slopes are formed on both sides of an end portion of the pin to guide the pin to be inserted into the slot.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one inwardly protruding rib is formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, and the rib extends laterally along the terminal plate, and is used to apply a predetermined pressure on the inserted mating terminal so that the mating terminal can make reliable electrical contact with the elastic contact piece.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking spring is formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, and the locking spring extends obliquely rearward and outward for engaging with the housing of the connector to lock the terminal in the housing of the connector.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two convex ribs are formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, and the two convex ribs are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the locking elastic piece.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic contact member includes a plurality of elastic arms extending along the transverse direction of the terminal board, and the plurality of elastic arms are arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the terminal board; the plurality of elastic arms of the elastic contact member are used to simultaneously make electrical contact with the mating terminals inserted along the transverse direction of the terminal board.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic contact member also includes a first side portion and a second side portion opposite to each other in the transverse direction of the terminal plate, and the first side portion and the second side portion extend along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate; the multiple elastic arms are connected between the first side portion and the second side portion, and one of the first side portion and the second side portion is fixed to the terminal plate, and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of second rivet holes are formed on the first side portion, and a plurality of second rivet columns are formed on the terminal plate, and the plurality of second rivet columns are riveted into the plurality of second rivet holes, respectively, to rivet the first side portion to the terminal plate.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first supporting protrusion and a second supporting protrusion are formed on the top surface of the terminal board, the first supporting protrusion is adjacent to the first side portion of the elastic contact piece, and the second supporting protrusion is adjacent to the second side portion of the elastic contact piece; the first supporting protrusion and the second supporting protrusion are used to support the inserted mating terminal to prevent the elastic arm of the elastic contact piece from being excessively squeezed by the mating terminal.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an inclined guide surface is formed on the first supporting protrusion for guiding the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact piece and the top plate of the limiting housing.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a supporting rib extending longitudinally thereof is further formed on the terminal board, and the supporting rib is located below the elastic arm of the elastic contact piece and is used to support the elastic arm of the elastic contact piece to prevent the elastic arm of the elastic contact piece from being excessively deformed.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell is an integral stamping part.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: a housing and the aforementioned terminals, wherein the terminals are inserted into the housing.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector adapted to mate with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing adapted to mate with the connector housing; and a mating terminal adapted to be inserted between a resilient contact of the connector and a top plate of a retaining housing to electrically contact the resilient contact of the connector.

[0024] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the terminal body of the terminal comprises only a single terminal plate, thereby simplifying the terminal structure, reducing production costs and manufacturing difficulty. Moreover, the terminal of the present invention can also maintain reliable electrical contact with the mating terminal in a vibrating environment.

[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 perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side;

[0027] Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side;

[0028] Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic perspective view showing a limiting housing of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through 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 limiting the present invention.

[0032] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0033] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a terminal is provided. The terminal includes: a single terminal plate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction thereof and a slot formed on the top surface thereof; a limiting shell including: a top plate located above the top surface of the terminal plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate; and an elastic contact member installed on the top surface of the terminal plate and facing the top plate of the limiting shell. The elastic contact member is used to electrically contact the mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell to achieve electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal; a pin is formed on the lower side of at least one of the pair of side plates, and the pin is inserted into the slot in an interference fit manner to fix the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0034] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: a housing and the aforementioned terminals, wherein the terminals are inserted into the housing.

[0035] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector adapted to mate with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing adapted to mate with the connector housing; and a mating terminal adapted to be inserted between a resilient contact of the connector and a top plate of a retaining housing to electrically contact the resilient contact of the connector.

[0036] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side; Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side; Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side; Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a limiting housing 2 of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes: a single terminal board 1, a limiting shell 2 and an elastic contact member 3. The terminal board 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface relative to each other in its thickness direction Z and a slot 14 is formed on its top surface. The limiting shell 2 includes: a top plate 20 and a pair of side plates 21, 22. The top plate 20 is located above the top surface of the terminal board 1. The pair of side plates 21 is connected to the top plate 20. The elastic contact member 3 is installed on the top surface of the terminal board 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The elastic contact member 3 is used to electrically contact the mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 to achieve electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. A pin 24 is formed on the lower side of at least one of the pair of side plates 21, 22, and the pin 24 is inserted into the slot 14 in an interference fit manner to fix the limiting shell 2 to the terminal board 1.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal board 1 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y thereof, and the limiting housing 2 and the elastic contact member 3 are mounted on the front end of the terminal board 1. The limiting housing 2 has two openings 201 opposite to each other in the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1 to allow the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting housing 2 along the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a pair of side plates 21 and 22 of the limiting housing 2 include a front side plate 21 and a rear side plate 22 that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal block 1. The limiting housing 2 also includes a riveted plate 23, which is connected to the lower side of the rear side plate 22 and is bent vertically toward the rear. Pins 24 are formed on the lower side of the front side plate 21, and the front side plate 21 is fixed to the terminal block 1 through the pins 24. The riveted plate 23 is riveted to the top surface of the terminal block 1, and the rear side plate 22 is fixed to the terminal block 1 through the riveted plate 23.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first rivet holes 23a are formed on the rivet plate 23, and a plurality of first rivet columns 13a are formed on the terminal plate 1, and the plurality of first rivet columns 13a are riveted into the plurality of first rivet holes 23a respectively to rivet the rivet plate 23 to the terminal plate 1.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of pins 24 are formed on the lower side of the front side plate 21, and the plurality of pins 24 are arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1. A plurality of slots 14 are formed on the top surface of the terminal board 1, and the plurality of slots 14 are arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1. The plurality of pins 24 are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots 14 in an interference fit manner to fix the front side plate 21 to the terminal board 1.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 14 penetrates the terminal board 1 along the thickness direction Z of the terminal board 1 and is adjacent to the front end surface of the terminal board 1 .

[0043] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the pin 24 and the slot 14 are flat, and guiding slopes 24 a are formed on both sides of the end of the pin 24 to guide the pin 24 to be inserted into the slot 14 .

[0044] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one inwardly protruding rib 2a is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the rib 2a extends along the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1, and is used to apply a predetermined pressure on the inserted mating terminal so that the mating terminal and the elastic contact member 3 can be reliably electrically contacted.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a locking spring 2b is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the locking spring 2b extends obliquely rearward and outward for engaging with the housing of the connector to lock the terminal in the housing of the connector.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, two convex ribs 2a are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the two convex ribs 2a are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the locking spring 2b.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 includes a plurality of elastic arms 30 extending along the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1, and the plurality of elastic arms 30 are arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal board 1. The plurality of elastic arms 30 of the elastic contact member 3 are used to simultaneously electrically contact the mating terminals inserted along the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 further includes a first side portion 31 and a second side portion 32 that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction X of the terminal board 1, and the first side portion 31 and the second side portion 32 extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal board 1. A plurality of elastic arms 30 are connected between the first side portion 31 and the second side portion 32, and one of the first side portion 31 and the second side portion 32 is fixed to the terminal board 1, and the other is slidably supported on the terminal board 1.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of second rivet holes 31a are formed on the first side portion 31, and a plurality of second rivet columns 11a are formed on the terminal plate 1, and the plurality of second rivet columns 11a are riveted into the plurality of second rivet holes 31a respectively to rivet the first side portion 31 to the terminal plate 1.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first supporting protrusion 121 and a second supporting protrusion 122 are formed on the top surface of the terminal board 1. The first supporting protrusion 121 is adjacent to the first side portion 31 of the elastic contact member 3, and the second supporting protrusion 122 is adjacent to the second side portion 32 of the elastic contact member 3. The first supporting protrusion 121 and the second supporting protrusion 122 are used to support the inserted mating terminal to prevent the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact member 3 from being excessively squeezed by the mating terminal.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an inclined guide surface 121 a is formed on the first supporting protrusion 121 for guiding the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting housing 2 .

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a support rib 15a extending along the longitudinal direction Y thereof is further formed on the terminal board 1, and the support rib 15a is located below the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact piece 3 and is used to support the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact piece 3 to prevent the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact piece 3 from excessive deformation.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 is an integrated stamping part.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a housing and a terminal, wherein the terminal is inserted into the housing.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector adapted to mate with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing and mating terminals. The mating housing is adapted to mate with the connector housing. The mating terminals are adapted to be inserted between the elastic contact 3 of the connector and the top plate 20 of the retaining housing 2 to electrically contact the elastic contact 3 of the connector.

[0056] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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 in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A terminal, characterized in that: include: A single terminal board (1) having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction (Z) thereof and a slot (14) formed on the top surface thereof; The limiting shell (2) comprises: A top plate (20) located above the top surface of the terminal plate (1); and a pair of side panels (21, 22) connected to the top panel (20); and An elastic contact member (3) is mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate (1) and faces the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2). The elastic contact piece (3) is used to electrically contact a mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact piece (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), so as to achieve electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. A plug pin (24) is formed on the lower side of at least one of the pair of side plates (21, 22), and the plug pin (24) is inserted into the slot (14) in an interference fit manner to fix the limiting shell (2) to the terminal board (1).

2. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein: The terminal board (1) has a front end portion and a rear end portion that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof, and the limiting shell (2) and the elastic contact member (3) are mounted on the front end portion of the terminal board (1); The limiting shell (2) has two openings (201) opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1), so as to allow the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact piece (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1).

3. The terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pair of side plates (21, 22) of the limiting housing (2) comprises a front side plate (21) and a rear side plate (22) that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1); The limiting shell (2) further comprises a riveted plate (23), wherein the riveted plate (23) is connected to the lower side of the rear side plate (22) and is bent vertically toward the rear; The pins (24) are formed on the lower side of the front side plate (21), and the front side plate (21) is fixed to the terminal plate (1) through the pins (24). The rivet plate (23) is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate (1), and the rear side plate (22) is fixed to the terminal plate (1) through the rivet plate (23).

4. The terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of first rivet holes (23a) are formed on the rivet plate (23), and a plurality of first rivet columns (13a) are formed on the terminal plate (1). The plurality of first rivet columns (13a) are riveted into the plurality of first rivet holes (23a) respectively to rivet the rivet plate (23) to the terminal plate (1).

5. The terminal according to claim 3, wherein: A plurality of the plug pins (24) are formed on the lower side of the front side plate (21), and the plurality of the plug pins (24) are arranged in a row along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); A plurality of slots (14) are formed on the top surface of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of slots (14) are arranged in a row along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); The plurality of pins (24) are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots (14) in an interference fit manner to fix the front side plate (21) to the terminal plate (1).

6. The terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slot (14) penetrates the terminal plate (1) along the thickness direction (Z) of the terminal plate (1) and is adjacent to the front end surface of the terminal plate (1).

7. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein: The plug pin (24) and the slot (14) are flat, and guiding slopes (24a) are respectively formed on both sides of the end of the plug pin (24) to guide the plug pin (24) to be inserted into the slot (14).

8. The terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one inwardly protruding rib (2a) is formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the rib (2a) extends along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1) and is used to apply a predetermined pressure on the inserted mating terminal so that the mating terminal and the elastic contact member (3) are in reliable electrical contact.

9. The terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that: A locking spring (2b) is formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the locking spring (2b) extends obliquely rearward and outward and is used to engage with the housing of the connector to lock the terminal in the housing of the connector.

10. The terminal according to claim 9, characterized in that: Two convex ribs (2a) are formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the two convex ribs (2a) are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the locking spring (2b).

11. The terminal according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic contact member (3) comprises a plurality of elastic arms (30) extending along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of elastic arms (30) are arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1); The multiple elastic arms (30) of the elastic contact piece (3) are used to simultaneously electrically contact with the mating terminals inserted along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal board (1).

12. The terminal according to claim 11, characterized in that: The elastic contact member (3) further comprises a first side portion (31) and a second side portion (32) opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1), wherein the first side portion (31) and the second side portion (32) extend in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1); The plurality of elastic arms (30) are connected between the first side portion (31) and the second side portion (32), one of the first side portion (31) and the second side portion (32) is fixed to the terminal plate (1), and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate (1).

13. The terminal according to claim 12, characterized in that: A plurality of second rivet holes (31a) are formed on the first side portion (31), and a plurality of second rivet columns (11a) are formed on the terminal plate (1). The plurality of second rivet columns (11a) are riveted into the plurality of second rivet holes (31a) respectively to rivet the first side portion (31) to the terminal plate (1).

14. The terminal according to claim 12, wherein: A first supporting protrusion (121) and a second supporting protrusion (122) are formed on the top surface of the terminal plate (1), the first supporting protrusion (121) being adjacent to the first side edge portion (31) of the elastic contact member (3), and the second supporting protrusion (122) being adjacent to the second side edge portion (32) of the elastic contact member (3); The first supporting protrusion (121) and the second supporting protrusion (122) are used to support the inserted mating terminal to prevent the elastic arm (30) of the elastic contact piece (3) from being excessively squeezed by the mating terminal.

15. The terminal according to claim 14, characterized in that: An inclined guide surface (121a) is formed on the first supporting protrusion (121) for guiding the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact piece (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2).

16. The terminal according to claim 12, wherein: A supporting rib (15a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1) is also formed. The supporting rib (15a) is located below the elastic arm (30) of the elastic contact piece (3) and is used to support the elastic arm (30) of the elastic contact piece (3) to prevent the elastic arm (30) of the elastic contact piece (3) from being excessively deformed.

17. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting shell (2) is an integrated stamping part.

18. A connector, characterized in that: include: case; and The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the terminal is inserted into the housing.

19. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector according to claim 18; and A mating connector, suitable for mating with the connector, The mating connector includes: A mating housing, used to mate with the housing of the connector; and The mating terminal is used to be inserted between the elastic contact piece (3) of the connector and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) to electrically contact the elastic contact piece (3) of the connector.

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