Sheet-shaped conductive circuit

Abstract

Therefore, the plurality of terminal fittings can be fixedly arranged on the sheet-shaped flexible conductive member in a positioned state. A sheet-like conductive circuit (A) is provided with: a sheet-like flexible conductive member (11); a plurality of terminal fittings (20) having attachment parts (22) fixedly attached to the sheet-like flexible conductive member (11); and a positioning member (30) for positioning the plurality of terminal fittings (20) in a parallel state, the plurality of terminal fittings (20) positioned by the positioning member (30) being movable between an exposed position in which the mounting surface (23) of the mounting portion (22) mounted to the sheet-like flexible conductive member (11) is exposed, and a protected position in which the mounting surface (23) of the mounting portion (22) mounted to the sheet-like flexible conductive member (11) is protected. An attachment end portion (12), which is a portion of the sheet-like flexible conductive member (11) attached to the attachment portion (22), is covered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to sheet-like conductive circuits. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a connector in which a plurality of terminal parts are fixed to a terminal end portion of a flexible flat cable in a state of being arranged in parallel, and the plurality of terminal parts are individually housed in a plurality of cavities formed in a housing. Prior art literature Patent Literature

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-203740 Summary of the Invention Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] To smoothly insert the multiple terminal components mounted on a flexible flat cable into the multiple cavities, the terminal components must be positioned in their arrangement. In particular, as connectors become smaller, the clearance between the cavities and the terminal components decreases, necessitating increased positioning accuracy between the terminal components. However, since flexible flat cables lack a location for positioning the terminal components, precise positioning of the multiple terminal components on the flexible flat cable is difficult.

[0005] The sheet-shaped conductive circuit of the present invention is completed based on the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to be able to fix a plurality of terminal parts to a sheet-shaped flexible conductive member in a positioned state. Solutions to Problems

[0006] The sheet-shaped conductive circuit of the present invention comprises: a sheet-shaped flexible conductive member; a plurality of terminal parts having mounting portions fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member; and A positioning member is used to position the plurality of terminal parts in a parallel state. The plurality of terminal parts positioned by the positioning member can move between an exposed position and a protected position. In the exposed position, the mounting surface of the mounting portion mounted on the sheet-like flexible conductive member is exposed. In the protected position, the fixed portion of the sheet-like flexible conductive member and the mounting portion is covered. Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, a plurality of terminal parts can be fixed to the sheet-shaped flexible conductive member in a positioned state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the sheet-shaped conductive circuit of Example 1. Figure 2It is a perspective view showing an exploded state of a sheet-shaped conductive circuit. Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a state before the terminal parts and the sheet-shaped flexible conductive member positioned by the positioning member are fixed. Figure 4 It is a side sectional view showing a state where the terminal fitting is held in an exposed position. Figure 5 It is a side sectional view showing a state in which a terminal part fixed to a sheet-shaped flexible conductive member is moved to a protection position. Figure 6 It is a side sectional view showing a state where the conductive circuit module is assembled into the housing. Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing an exploded state of the sheet-shaped conductive circuit of Example 2. Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing a state before the terminal parts and the sheet-shaped flexible conductive member positioned by the positioning member are fixed. Figure 9 It is a side sectional view showing a state where the terminal fitting is held in an exposed position. Figure 10 It is a side sectional view showing a state in which a terminal part fixed to a sheet-shaped flexible conductive member is moved to a protection position. Figure 11 It is a side sectional view showing a state where the conductive circuit module is assembled into the housing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] [Description of Embodiments of the Invention] First, embodiments of the present invention will be described below. Optional combinations of the following multiple embodiments within a range that does not cause inconsistency are also included in the specific embodiments. The sheet-shaped conductive circuit of the present invention, (1) It comprises: a sheet-like flexible conductive member; a plurality of terminal parts having mounting portions fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member; and a positioning member for positioning the plurality of terminal parts in a parallel state, wherein the plurality of terminal parts positioned by the positioning member are movable between an exposed position and a protected position, wherein in the exposed position, the mounting surface of the mounting portion mounted to the sheet-like flexible conductive member is exposed, and in the protected position, the portion of the sheet-like flexible conductive member fixed to the mounting portion is covered. The sheet-like conductive circuit of the present invention can position the plurality of terminal parts that are not fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member in a parallel state by the positioning member, so that the plurality of terminal parts can be fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member in a positioned state.

[0010] (2) It is preferable to provide a moving member capable of moving the plurality of terminal parts from the exposed position to the protected position. According to this structure, the plurality of terminal parts can be moved from the exposed position to the protected position in one action, so the workability is good.

[0011] (3) In (2), the movable member preferably includes a disengagement restriction portion that restricts the plurality of terminal parts located at the exposed position from disengaging from the positioning member. According to this structure, during the process of fixing the plurality of terminal parts to the sheet-like flexible conductive member, the plurality of terminal parts can be held in advance so as not to disengage from the positioning member.

[0012] (4) In (2) or (3), it is preferred that the movable member can maintain the state of being assembled to the positioning member while moving the plurality of terminal parts to the protection position. According to this structure, the plurality of terminal parts can be maintained in the protection position in advance by the movable member.

[0013] (5) In (1) to (3), it is preferred that the mounting portion is formed at the rear end portion of the terminal part, and when the terminal part is in the exposed position, the mounting surface is located behind the rear end of the positioning member, and when the terminal part is in the protected position, the terminal part is located in front of the exposed position, and the fixing portion is covered by the positioning member. According to this structure, it is not necessary to form an opening portion in the positioning member for exposing the mounting surface, so that a reduction in the rigidity and strength of the positioning member can be avoided.

[0014] [Details of Embodiments of the Invention] [Example 1] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The sheet-shaped conductive circuit A of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present invention is not limited to these examples, but is shown by the claims and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims. In this embodiment 1, regarding the front and rear directions, Figures 1 to 6 The F direction in is defined as the front. Figures 1 to 3 The R direction in is defined as the right direction. Figures 1 to 6 The H direction is defined as upward.

[0015] The sheet-shaped conductive circuit A of the present embodiment 1 is formed by assembling the conductive circuit module 10 and the housing 50. Figure 2 As shown, the conductive circuit module 10 is constructed by assembling a sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 , a plurality of terminal parts 20 , a positioning member 30 , and a retainer 40 .

[0016] The sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 is composed of a flexible printed circuit (FPC) or a flexible flat cable. The sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 has a printed circuit (not shown) and a conductor (not shown) arranged on a flexible sheet-like base made of an insulating material. The sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 is arranged horizontally, with its thickness oriented in the vertical direction.

[0017] The sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 is in the shape of a strip and extends long in the front-to-back direction. Figure 2 、 3 As shown, a plurality of mounting ends 12 are formed at the front edge of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11. These mounting ends 12 are used to individually mount a plurality of terminal components 20. The mounting ends 12 extend forward in a cantilevered manner and are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction (widthwise). A pair of left and right locking holes 13 are formed in the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11. The locking holes 13 extend vertically through the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 and are located rearward of the mounting ends 12.

[0018] like Figure 2 、 4 As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the terminal part 20 is shaped as a whole to be elongated in the front-to-back direction. The terminal part 20 is a single component having a terminal main body 21 and a mounting portion 22. The terminal main body 21 is shaped like a square tube that is elongated in the front-to-back direction. In the terminal main body 21, the other side terminal that is connected to the other side connector not shown in the figure is inserted from the front. The mounting portion 22 is shaped like a square tube and protrudes backward from the rear end of the terminal main body 21. The front-to-back length of the mounting portion 22 is shorter than the front-to-back length of the terminal main body 21. As shown in Figure 1, the terminal main body 21 is shaped like a square tube that protrudes backward from the rear end of the terminal main body 21. Figures 4-6 As shown, the lower surface of the mounting portion 22 functions as a mounting surface 23 that is in close contact with the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11. A holding recess 24 is formed between the rear end of the terminal body 21 and the front end of the mounting portion 22. The upper surface of the terminal part 20 is recessed.

[0019] Positioning member 30 is a single, flat component made of a synthetic resin material, with its left-right and front-back dimensions larger than its vertical dimension. Positioning member 30 has a heat-resistant temperature (melting point) higher than the temperature inside a reflow oven (not shown) during reflow soldering. A specific example of a material for positioning member 30 is a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) with a deflection temperature under load of 260°C or higher.

[0020] like Figure 2As shown, a plurality of positioning grooves 31 are formed inside the positioning member 30 along the left-right direction. The positioning grooves 31 are elongated in the front-to-back direction and are in the shape of grooves that are open on the upper surface and the rear surface of the positioning member 30. The left and right adjacent positioning grooves 31 are separated from each other by partitions 32. A plurality of terminal insertion openings 34 are formed on the front wall 33 of the positioning member 30, and the plurality of terminal insertion openings 34 are used to allow the terminals on the other side to enter the positioning grooves 31 from the front of the positioning member 30. A pair of protrusions 35 for protecting the position, a pair of protrusions 36 for preventing disengagement, and a pair of protrusions 37 for exposing the position are formed on the left and right outer side surfaces of the positioning member 30.

[0021] The retaining member 40 is a single component having a plate-like main body 41, a plurality of retaining protrusions 42, and a pair of left and right guided portions 43. The plan view of the plate-like main body 41 is a laterally longer rectangle. The width dimension of the plate-like main body 41 in the left-right direction is the same as the width dimension of the positioning member 30. The front-to-back length of the plate-like main body is shorter than the front-to-back length of the positioning groove 31. The number of retaining protrusions 42 is the same as the number of positioning grooves 31. A plurality of retaining protrusions 42 protrude downward from the rear end edge of the plate-like main body 41. The guided portion 43 is slender in the front-to-back direction and extends downward from the left and right side edges of the plate-like main body 41. A slit-shaped guided groove 44 slender in the front-to-back direction is formed in the guided portion 43.

[0022] like Figure 1 、 6 As shown, the housing 50 is formed by vertically overlapping a lower case 51 and an upper cover 55. The lower case 51 and the upper cover 55 are made of a synthetic resin material having a lower deflection temperature under load than the positioning member 30. As an example of the material of the housing 50, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) can be used.

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, the lower shell 51 is a relatively low, flat shape, and is box-shaped with the entire upper surface and the entire rear surface open. A lower recess 52 is formed at the front end portion of the lower shell 51. The lower recess 52 accommodates the lower surface side portion of the positioning member 30, thereby positioning the positioning member 30 in the front-to-back direction and the left-to-right direction. A pair of positioning protrusions 53 are formed in the area behind the lower recess 52 in the lower shell 51, spaced apart in the left-to-right direction. Locking protrusions 54 are formed on the left and right outer side surfaces of the lower shell 51.

[0024] The upper cover 55 is assembled to the lower case 51 so as to close the opening on the upper surface of the lower case 51. Locking portions 56 are formed on the left and right edges of the upper cover 55, each protruding downward. Locking holes 57 are formed in the locking portions 56, which engage with the locking protrusions 54. A plurality of stoppers 58 are formed on the rear end edge of the upper cover 55, each protruding downward.

[0025] Next, the assembly steps for the sheet-like conductive circuit A are described. First, the terminal component 20 is placed into the positioning groove 31 from above the positioning member 30. At this point, the front end of the terminal component 20 is positioned away from the front wall 33, so that the mounting portion 22 protrudes rearward from the rear end of the positioning member 30 (positioning groove 31). When viewing the positioning member 30 from below, the mounting surface 23 is exposed to the rear of the positioning member 30. The position of the terminal component 20 at this point is defined as the exposed position.

[0026] After all the terminal parts 20 are received in the positioning grooves 31 and arranged in the exposed position, the retainer 40 is assembled to the positioning member 30. Figure 3 As shown, the guide groove 44 of the retainer 40 is engaged with the anti-dropout protrusion 36 and the exposed position protrusion 37 of the positioning member 30, thereby temporarily retaining the retainer 40 in the front-to-back direction on the positioning member 30. At the same time, the plurality of retaining protrusions 42 are individually engaged with the retaining recesses 24 of the plurality of terminal parts 20. By engaging the retaining protrusions 42 with the retaining recesses 24, the plurality of terminal parts 20 are positioned in the front-to-back direction on the positioning member 30 by means of the retainer 40 and are retained in the exposed position.

[0027] When the terminal parts 20 are in the exposed position, the mounting portion 22 (mounting surface 23) is located behind the positioning member 30, so that when viewed from above, the mounting portion 22 (mounting surface 23) is exposed in an area behind the positioning member 30. The plurality of terminal parts 20 are positioned in the left-right direction (the direction in which the terminal parts 20 are arranged side by side) by being individually fitted into the plurality of positioning grooves 31. In addition, the retaining protrusions 42 of the retaining member 40 are locked with the retaining recesses 24, so that all the terminal parts 20 are maintained in a state in which their front-to-back movement is restricted relative to the positioning member 30.

[0028] After all terminal components 20 are positioned, the terminal components 20 and positioning members 30 are positioned on a welding jig (not shown). Furthermore, the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 is positioned on the welding jig using the retaining holes 13. At this point, the mounting end 12 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 overlaps the mounting surface 23 of each terminal component 20. This temporarily assembles the conductive circuit module 10.

[0029] The temporarily assembled conductive circuit module 10 is placed in a reflow oven (not shown). Solder paste (not shown) is pre-applied to the mounting ends 12 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11. The solder paste is heated and melted in the reflow oven, thereby electrically connecting each mounting end 12 to each mounting portion 22 (mounting surface 23). Subsequently, during a cooling process, when the molten solder paste solidifies, the terminal components 20 (mounting portions 22) are electrically secured to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11.

[0030] After the terminal parts 20 and the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 are secured, the retaining member 40 is moved (slid) forward relative to the positioning member 30. When the retaining member 40 is moved, all of the terminal parts 20 engaged with the retaining protrusions 42 move together with the retaining member 40, moving forward simultaneously to the protective position. While the terminal parts 20 are moving toward the protective position, the retaining member 40 and the terminal parts 20 are held in the protective position by the guided grooves 44 of the retaining member 40 engaging the protective position protrusions 35 and the anti-slip protrusions 36 of the positioning member 30. When the terminal parts 20 are moved to the protective position, the mounting portion 22 and the mounting end portion 12 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11, which is the portion secured to the mounting portion 22, are retracted into the positioning groove 31 (inside the positioning member 30). This completes the manufacture of the conductive circuit module 10.

[0031] Afterwards, the conductive circuit module 10 is temporarily assembled to the lower case 51. At this point, the positioning member 30 is accommodated in the lower recess 52, and the locking holes 13 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 are engaged with the positioning protrusions 53 of the lower case 51. Next, the upper cover 55 is combined with the lower case 51 so as to cover the conductive circuit module 10, thereby forming the housing 50. The upper cover 55 and the lower case 51 are locked in their combined state by the locking holes 57 and the locking protrusions 54.

[0032] The entire positioning member 30, the entire terminal fitting 20, and the front end of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 are housed within the housing 50. The areas where the mounting portion 22 of the terminal fitting 20 and the mounting end 12 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 are secured are also housed within the housing 50. Because the stopper 58 of the upper cover 55 engages the rear end of the mounting portion 22 of the terminal fitting 20 from behind, the terminal fitting 20 is held in a restricted position relative to the housing 50.

[0033] The sheet-like conductive circuit A of this embodiment 1 includes a sheet-like flexible conductive member 11, a plurality of terminal parts 20, and a positioning member 30. The terminal parts 20 have mounting portions 22 fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11. A portion of the outer surface of the mounting portion 22 functions as a mounting surface 23 for soldering to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11. The positioning member 30 positions the plurality of terminal parts 20 so that they are aligned in a horizontal direction. The plurality of terminal parts 20 positioned by the positioning member 30 can move between an exposed position and a protected position. In the exposed position, the mounting surface 23 of the mounting portion 22, which is attached to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11, is exposed. In the protected position, the portion of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 (mounting end portion 12) that is fixed to the mounting portion 22 is concealed. The sheet-like conductive circuit A of embodiment 1 can position the plurality of terminal parts 20, which are not fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11, in a parallel position using the positioning member 30. This allows the plurality of terminal parts 20 to be fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 in a positioned state.

[0034] The sheet-like conductive circuit A has a retaining member 40, which can move a plurality of terminal parts 20 from an exposed position to a protected position. According to this structure, a plurality of terminal parts 20 can be simultaneously moved from an exposed position to a protected position with one action, so the operability is good. The retaining member 40 has a plate-like main body 41 and a plurality of retaining protrusions 42. The plate-like main body 41 and the plurality of retaining protrusions 42 function as a detachment restricting portion that restricts the plurality of terminal parts 20 located in the exposed position from detaching from the positioning member 30. According to this structure, in the process of fixing the plurality of terminal parts 20 to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11, the plurality of terminal parts 20 can be pre-retained so as not to detach from the positioning member 30. The retaining member 40 can maintain the plurality of terminal parts 20 in a state of being assembled to the positioning member 30 while the plurality of terminal parts 20 are moved to the protected position. According to this structure, the plurality of terminal parts 20 can be pre-retained in the protected position by the retaining member 40.

[0035] The mounting portion 22 is formed at the rear end of the terminal fitting 20. When the terminal fitting 20 is in the exposed position, the mounting surface 23 is located behind the rear end of the positioning member 30. When the terminal fitting 20 is in the protected position, the terminal fitting 20 is located forward of the exposed position, and the mounting end 12 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 is covered by the positioning member 30. This structure eliminates the need for an opening in the positioning member 30 to expose the mounting surface 23, thereby preventing a reduction in the rigidity and strength of the positioning member 30.

[0036] [Example 2] Reference Figures 7 to 11The sheet-shaped conductive circuit B of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The sheet-shaped conductive circuit B of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it comprises a positioning member 61 constituting the conductive circuit module 60, a moving member for moving the terminal part 20 from the exposed position to the protected position, and an upper cover 59. The other structures are the same as those of the first embodiment, so the same reference numerals are given to the same structures, and the description of the structure, function, and effect will be omitted. In the second embodiment, regarding the front-back direction, Figures 7-11 The F direction in is defined as the front. Figure 7 、 8 The R direction in is defined as the right direction. Figures 7-11 The H direction is defined as upward.

[0037] like Figures 9-11 As shown, the front end portion of the positioning groove 62 of the positioning member 61 of the second embodiment is covered by the upper wall portion 64. A lance-shaped portion 63 is formed in the positioning groove 62 to prevent the terminal part 20 from falling out. When the terminal part 20 moves to the protection position, the lance-shaped portion 63 is locked to the terminal body 21, thereby limiting the terminal part 20 from moving backward relative to the position. The protection position protrusion 35, the anti-fall-off protrusion 36, and the exposure position protrusion 37 of the positioning member 30 of the first embodiment are not formed on the positioning member 61 of the second embodiment.

[0038] When the upper cover 59 is assembled to the lower case 51, the upper cover 59 covers the terminal fittings 20 in the positioning grooves 62 from above. The terminal fittings 20 are restricted from upward displacement by being covered by the upper cover 59.

[0039] The moving member of the second embodiment is not a member constituting the sheet-like conductive circuit B, but a moving jig 70 temporarily used to move the terminal part 20 during the manufacturing process of the sheet-like conductive circuit B. Figure 9 、 10 As shown, the moving jig 70 is a single member having a jig body 71 having the same plate shape as the plate-shaped body 41 of the holder 40 and a plurality of holding protrusions 72 similar to those in the first embodiment.

[0040] The assembly steps of the sheet-like conductive circuit B of the present embodiment 2 are described. First, as in embodiment 1, the terminal part 20 is stored from above the positioning member 61 to the exposed position in the positioning groove 62. Next, the moving jig 70 is engaged with the positioning member 61 so that the plurality of retaining protrusions 72 are individually engaged with the retaining recesses 24 of the plurality of terminal parts 20. By engaging the retaining protrusions 72 and the retaining recesses 24, the plurality of terminal parts 20 are positioned in the front-to-back direction relative to the positioning member 61 and maintained in the exposed position. The terminal part 20 is positioned in the left-to-right direction by being stored in the positioning groove 62. When the terminal part 20 is in the exposed position, the mounting portion 22 (mounting surface 23) is located behind the positioning member 61, so that it is exposed in the area behind the positioning member 61 when viewed from above.

[0041] After all terminal components 20 are positioned, similar to Example 1, the terminal components 20 and positioning members 61 are positioned in a soldering jig (not shown), and the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 is placed in the soldering jig. The mounting end portions 12 of the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 overlap with the mounting surfaces 23 of each terminal component 20, and the conductive circuit module 60 is temporarily assembled. The temporarily assembled conductive circuit module 60 is placed in a reflow oven (not shown), where each mounting end portion 12 and each mounting portion 22 (mounting surface 23) are electrically connected. During the cooling process, when the solder paste solidifies, the terminal components 20 (mounting portion 22) are electrically fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11.

[0042] After the terminal parts 20 and the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11 are fixed, when the movable jig 70 is moved (slid) forward relative to the positioning member 61, all the terminal parts 20 and the movable jig 70 are moved simultaneously to the forward protection position as a whole. The terminal parts 20 moved to the protection position are restricted from moving forward by the front wall portion 65 of the positioning member 61, and are restricted from moving backward by the locking of the lance 63. The front end portion of the terminal body 21 is submerged under the upper wall portion 64, so that the terminal parts 20 remain in a state of being locked with the lance 63. Through the above, the terminal parts 20 are maintained in the protection position.

[0043] After the terminal component 20 is secured in the protected position, the moving jig 70 is removed from the terminal component 20 and the positioning member 61. This completes the fabrication of the conductive circuit module 60. Subsequently, when the upper cover 59 is assembled to the lower housing 51, the terminal component 20 is restrained from upward movement by the upper cover 59, remaining locked with the lance 63. This completes the assembly of the sheet-shaped conductive circuit B.

[0044] The sheet-like conductive circuit B of this second embodiment includes a movable jig 70 that can move the plurality of terminal parts 20 from an exposed position to a protected position. This structure allows for a single movement of the plurality of terminal parts 20 from the exposed position to the protected position, improving operability. The movable jig 70 includes a jig body 71 and a retaining protrusion 72 that serves as a detachment-limiting portion for limiting the detachment of the plurality of terminal parts 20 in the exposed position from the positioning member 61. This structure allows the plurality of terminal parts 20 to be pre-secured to the positioning member 61 during the process of securing the plurality of terminal parts 20 to the sheet-like flexible conductive member 11.

[0045] [Other embodiments] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings, but is defined by the claims, which include all modifications within the meaning and protection scope of the claims, including the following embodiments. The member that restricts the terminal parts from coming off the positioning member may be a member other than the moving member. When the terminal fitting is located at the exposed position, the mounting surface may be exposed in the opening formed in the positioning member. The positioning member and the terminal parts may not be housed in the housing. Description of Reference Numerals

[0046] A: Sheet conductive circuit B: Sheet conductive circuit 10: Conductive circuit module 11: Sheet-shaped flexible conductive component 12: Installation end (fixed installation part) 13: Locking hole 20: Terminal parts 21: Terminal body 22: Installation 23: Mounting surface 24: Keep the recess 30: Positioning components 31: Positioning slot 32: Next door 33: Anterior wall 34: Terminal insertion port 35: Protrusion for protecting the position 36: Anti-fall protrusion 37: Protrusion for exposed position 40: Holder (moving member) 41: Plate-shaped main body (detachment restriction portion) 42: Holding protrusion (detachment restriction portion) 43: guided part 44: Guided groove 50: Shell 51: Lower shell 52: concave part 53: Positioning protrusion 54: Locking protrusion 55: Upper cover 56: Locking part 57: Locking hole 58: Stopper 59: Upper cover 60: Conductive circuit module 61: Positioning components 62: Positioning slot 63: Spear 64: Upper wall 65: Anterior wall 70: Mobile fixture (mobile component) 71: Jig body (detachment restriction part) 72: Holding protrusion (detachment restriction portion)

Claims

1. A sheet-shaped conductive circuit comprising: a sheet-shaped flexible conductive member; a plurality of terminal parts having mounting portions fixed to the sheet-like flexible conductive member; and A positioning member is used to position the plurality of terminal parts in a parallel state. The plurality of terminal parts positioned by the positioning member can move between an exposed position and a protected position. In the exposed position, the mounting surface of the mounting portion mounted on the sheet-like flexible conductive member is exposed. In the protected position, the fixed portion of the sheet-like flexible conductive member and the mounting portion is covered.

2. The sheet-like conductive circuit according to claim 1, wherein: A moving member capable of moving the plurality of terminal fittings from the exposed position to the protected position is provided.

3. The sheet-like conductive circuit according to claim 2, wherein: The moving member includes a separation restricting portion that restricts the plurality of terminal parts located at the exposed position from separating from the positioning member.

4. The sheet-like conductive circuit according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein: The moving member can maintain a state in which the plurality of terminal parts are assembled to the positioning member while the moving member moves the plurality of terminal parts to the protection position.

5. The sheet-like conductive circuit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The mounting portion is formed at the rear end portion of the terminal part, When the terminal part is located at the exposed position, the mounting surface is located behind the rear end of the positioning member. When the terminal fitting is located at the protection position, the terminal fitting is located forward of the exposure position, and the fixing portion is covered by the positioning member.

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