Connector terminal, connector, and connector assembly

Abstract

The application discloses a connector terminal, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector terminal comprises a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal comprises a first body in a sheet shape, having upper and lower sides opposite in a vertical direction and front and rear sides opposite in a longitudinal direction, and a first pin connected to the lower side of the first body. The second terminal comprises a second body in a sheet shape, having upper and lower sides opposite in a vertical direction and front and rear sides opposite in a longitudinal direction, and a second pin connected to the lower side of the second body. The first body and the second body are laminated and fixed together, and the first pin and the corresponding second pin are combined together, so as to be simultaneously inserted into the same hole on a circuit board. The application can improve the current density of the circuit board, is suitable for a space-limited case, and expands the application range of the connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector terminal, a connector including the connector terminal, and a connector assembly including the connector. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, connectors typically include a housing and multiple sheet-like terminals disposed within the housing. Each terminal has a pin for insertion into a socket on a circuit board. This results in an excessive number of sockets on the circuit board, reducing the current-carrying capacity per unit area, i.e., reducing the current density of the circuit board. Therefore, in existing technologies, when it is necessary to increase the current-carrying capacity of the connector, the area of ​​the circuit board must be increased. However, in some space-constrained applications, the area of ​​the circuit board cannot be increased, which makes it difficult for existing connectors to be used in these space-limited applications, severely restricting the application range of the connectors. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal includes: a first body, in the form of a sheet, having upper and lower sides opposite each other in the vertical direction and front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction; and a first pin connected to the lower side of the first body. The second terminal includes: a second body, in the form of a sheet, having upper and lower sides opposite each other in the vertical direction and front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction; and a second pin connected to the lower side of the second body. The first body and the second body are stacked and fixed together, and the first pin is combined with a corresponding second pin to be adapted to be simultaneously inserted into the same socket on a circuit board.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal includes a plurality of first pins arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction, and the second terminal includes a plurality of second pins arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction; the plurality of first pins correspond to the plurality of second pins respectively, and each first pin is combined with a corresponding second pin.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first pin and the second pin are in the form of vertically extending needles, and the first pin and the corresponding second pin are abutted against each other in the thickness direction of the first body and the second body.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first arcuate portion is formed on the first pin and a second arcuate portion is formed on the second pin. The first arcuate portion on the first pin and the second arcuate portion on the corresponding second pin are combined to form a fisheye portion suitable for insertion into the same socket on the circuit board.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the fisheye portion is adapted to be interference-fitted with a socket on the circuit board to secure the combined first and second pins together into the same socket on the circuit board.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first arcuate portion and the second arcuate portion, which are combined into the fisheye portion, arch in opposite directions in the thickness direction of the first body and the second body, respectively.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first body and the second body are riveted, snap-fitted or press-fitted together.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a riveting hole is formed on one of the first body and the second body, and a riveting protrusion is formed on the other body to be riveted into the riveting hole, so that the first body and the second body are riveted together.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking spring is formed on the upper side of one of the first body and the second body, the locking spring being adapted to engage with a slot in the connector housing to lock the connector terminal in the connector housing.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide protrusion is formed on the surface of one of the first body and the second body, the guide protrusion being configured to engage with a guide groove in the connector housing to guide the connector terminal into the connector housing.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal further includes: a plurality of first contact spring arms connected to the rear side of the first body and extending rearward along the longitudinal direction for a predetermined length. The second terminal further includes: a plurality of second contact spring arms connected to the rear side of the second body and extending rearward along the longitudinal direction for a predetermined length. The plurality of first contact spring arms and the plurality of second contact spring arms are arranged alternately and in a row in the vertical direction for electrical contact with the same mating terminal.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal and the second terminal are respectively integral stamped parts.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned connector terminals, which are inserted into the connector housing.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector includes a plurality of connector terminals that are inserted into the connector housing along the longitudinal direction and arranged in a row in the transverse direction of the connector housing.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the connector housing has a top and a bottom opposite each other in the vertical direction, and the first and second pins of the connector terminals extend from the bottom of the connector housing.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a slot is formed on the inner wall surface of the connector housing, the slot engaging with a locking spring of the connector terminal to lock the connector terminal in the connector housing.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove extending longitudinally is formed on the inner wall surface of the connector housing, the guide groove engaging with a guide protrusion on the connector terminal to guide the connector terminal to be inserted into the connector housing along the longitudinal direction.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a circuit board having a socket. The connector housing is mounted on the circuit board, and a first pin and a corresponding second pin of the connector terminals are combined and inserted into the same socket on the circuit board for electrical connection with the circuit board.

[0022] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the first pin of the first terminal and the second pin of the second terminal of the connector are combined together for insertion into the same socket on the circuit board. Therefore, the present invention can improve the current density of the circuit board, is suitable for space-constrained applications, and expands the application range of the connector.

[0023] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 An exploded view of a connector terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a connector terminal as seen from the bottom, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing connector terminals and a circuit board according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 6 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 7 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom;

[0031] Figure 8 A horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 9 A vertical sectional view of a connector and circuit board according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 10 A perspective view of a connector terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 11 An exploded view of a connector terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0036] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0037] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal includes: a first body, in the form of a sheet, having an upper and lower side opposite each other in the vertical direction and a front and rear side opposite each other in the longitudinal direction; and a first pin connected to the lower side of the first body. The second terminal includes: a second body, in the form of a sheet, having an upper and lower side opposite each other in the vertical direction and a front and rear side opposite each other in the longitudinal direction; and a second pin connected to the lower side of the second body. The first body and the second body are stacked and fixed together, and the first pin and the corresponding second pin are combined together to be adapted to be simultaneously inserted into the same socket on a circuit board.

[0038] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned connector terminals, which are inserted into the connector housing.

[0039] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a circuit board having a socket. The connector housing is mounted on the circuit board, and the first pin and corresponding second pin of the connector terminals are combined together and inserted into the same socket on the circuit board for electrical connection with the circuit board.

[0040] Figure 1 A perspective view of connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 An exploded view of connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A perspective view of a connector terminal 1 as seen from the bottom, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a connector terminal 1 and a circuit board 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom; Figure 8 A horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 9 A vertical sectional view of a connector and circuit board 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector terminal 1 is disclosed. The connector terminal 1 includes a first terminal 11 and a second terminal 12 combined together. The first terminal 11 includes a first body 110 and a first pin 111. The first body 110 is sheet-shaped, having an upper and lower side opposite each other in the vertical direction Z and a front and rear side opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y. The first pin 111 is connected to the lower side of the first body 110. The second terminal 12 includes a second body 120 and a second pin 121. The second body 120 is sheet-shaped, having an upper and lower side opposite each other in the vertical direction Z and a front and rear side opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y. The second pin 121 is connected to the lower side of the second body 120. The first body 110 and the second body 120 are stacked and fixed together, and the first pin 111 and the corresponding second pin 121 are combined to be simultaneously inserted into the same socket 20 on a circuit board 2.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 11 includes a plurality of first pins 111 arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction Y, and the second terminal 12 includes a plurality of second pins 121 arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction Y. The plurality of first pins 111 correspond to the plurality of second pins 121 respectively, and each first pin 111 is combined with a corresponding second pin 121.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first arcuate portion 11a is formed on the first pin 111, and a second arcuate portion 12a is formed on the second pin 121. The first arcuate portion 11a on the first pin 111 and the corresponding second arcuate portion 12a on the second pin 121 are combined to form a fisheye portion 10a suitable for insertion into the same socket 20 on the circuit board 2.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned fisheye portion 10a is adapted to be interference-fitted with the socket 20 on the circuit board 2 to fix the combined first pin 111 and second pin 121 together into the same socket 20 on the circuit board 2.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first arc-shaped portion 11a and the second arc-shaped portion 12a, which are combined to form the aforementioned fisheye portion 10a, arch in opposite directions in the thickness direction of the first body 110 and the second body 120, respectively.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are riveted, snapped, or pressed together.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a riveting hole 10d is formed on one of the first body 110 and the second body 120, and a riveting protrusion 10e is formed on the other body, which is riveted into the riveting hole 10d, so that the first body 110 and the second body 120 are riveted together.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a locking spring 10b is formed on the upper side of one of the first body 110 and the second body 120. The locking spring 10b is adapted to engage with the slot 3b in the connector housing 3 to lock the connector terminal 1 in the connector housing 3.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a guide protrusion 10c is formed on the surface of one of the first body 110 and the second body 120. The guide protrusion 10c is used to mate with a guide groove 3c in the connector housing 3 to guide the connector terminal 1 into the connector housing 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the cross-section of the guide groove 3c and the guide protrusion 10c can be trapezoidal or dovetail-shaped.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 11 further includes a plurality of first contact spring arms 112, which are connected to the rear side of the first body 110 and extend rearward along the longitudinal direction Y for a predetermined length. The second terminal 12 further includes a plurality of second contact spring arms 122, which are connected to the rear side of the second body 120 and extend rearward along the longitudinal direction Y for a predetermined length. The plurality of first contact spring arms 112 and the plurality of second contact spring arms 122 are arranged alternately and in a row in the vertical direction Z for electrical contact with the same mating terminal (not shown) of the mating connector (not shown).

[0051] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 are both integrally stamped parts. This improves manufacturing efficiency and reduces production costs.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing 3 and the aforementioned connector terminals 1. The connector terminals 1 are inserted into the connector housing 3.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of connector terminals 1, which are inserted into the connector housing 3 along the longitudinal direction Y and arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the connector housing 3.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 3 has a top and a bottom opposite each other in the vertical direction Z, and the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 of the connector terminal 1 extend from the bottom of the connector housing 3.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a slot 3b is formed on the inner wall surface of the connector housing 3. The slot 3b engages with the locking spring 10b of the connector terminal 1 to lock the connector terminal 1 in the connector housing 3.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a guide groove 3c extending in the longitudinal direction Y is formed on the inner wall surface of the connector housing 3. The guide groove 3c cooperates with the guide protrusion 10c on the connector terminal 1 to guide the connector terminal 1 to be inserted into the connector housing 3 in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes the aforementioned connector and a circuit board 2. A socket 20 is formed on the circuit board 2. A connector housing 3 is mounted on the circuit board 2, and the first pin 111 and the corresponding second pin 121 of the connector terminal 1 are combined and inserted into the same socket 20 on the circuit board 2 for electrical connection with the circuit board 2.

[0058] Figure 10 A perspective view of connector terminal 1 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 11 An exploded view of connector terminal 1 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0059] Figure 10 and Figure 11 The connector terminal 1 shown is... Figures 1 to 9 The only difference between the connector terminals 1 shown is the structure of the first pin 111 and the second pin 121.

[0060] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 are vertically extending needle-like structures, and the first pin 111 and the corresponding second pin 121 are abutted against each other in the thickness direction of the first body 110 and the second body 120. Figure 10 and Figure 11 In the embodiment shown, the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 are combined together and plugged into the same socket 20 on the circuit board 2. Then the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 can be soldered to the circuit board 2 to fix and electrically connect the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 to the circuit board 2.

[0061] In addition to the differences mentioned above Figure 10 and Figure 11 Other features of connector terminal 1 shown are similar to Figures 1 to 9 The connector terminal 1 shown is basically the same as that shown, and can be referred to. Figures 1 to 9 Connector terminal 1 is shown.

[0062] exist Figures 1 to 11 In the illustrated embodiment, connector terminal 1 has a first contact spring arm 112 and a second contact spring arm 122. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, connector terminal 1 may not have contact spring arms, and the body of connector terminal 1 may be fastened to the busbar by fasteners.

[0063] Please note that the structure and shape of the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 of the connector terminal 1 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment and can vary according to the actual application.

[0064] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0065] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0066] While some embodiments of the general concept of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0067] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A connector terminal, characterized in that, include: The first terminal (11) includes: The first body (110) is sheet-shaped and has upper and lower sides opposite each other in the vertical direction (Z) and front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction (Y); and The first pin (111) is connected to the lower side of the first body (110); and the second terminal (12) includes: The second body (120) is sheet-shaped and has upper and lower sides opposite each other in the vertical direction (Z) and front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction (Y); and The second pin (121) is connected to the lower side of the second body (120). The first body (110) and the second body (120) are stacked and fixed together. The first pin (111) is combined with the corresponding second pin (121) to be simultaneously plugged into the same socket (20) on the circuit board (2).

2. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first terminal (11) includes a plurality of first pins (111) arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the second terminal (12) includes a plurality of second pins (121) arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction (Y); The plurality of first pins (111) correspond to the plurality of second pins (121) respectively, and each first pin (111) is combined with a corresponding second pin (121).

3. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first pin (111) and the second pin (121) are vertically extending needles, and the first pin (111) and the corresponding second pin (121) are attached to each other in the thickness direction of the first body (110) and the second body (120).

4. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first arcuate portion (11a) is formed on the first pin (111), and a second arcuate portion (12a) is formed on the second pin (121). The first arcuate portion (11a) on the first pin (111) and the second arcuate portion (12a) on the corresponding second pin (121) are combined to form a fisheye portion (10a) suitable for insertion into the same socket (20) on the circuit board (2).

5. The connector terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fisheye portion (10a) is adapted to be interference-fitted with the socket (20) on the circuit board (2) to fix the combined first pin (111) and second pin (121) together into the same socket (20) on the circuit board (2).

6. The connector terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first arcuate portion (11a) and the second arcuate portion (12a) that are combined to form the fisheye portion (10a) arch in opposite directions in the thickness direction of the first body (110) and the second body (120), respectively.

7. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first body (110) and the second body (120) are riveted, snapped or pressed together.

8. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rivet hole (10d) is formed on one of the first body (110) and the second body (120), and a rivet protrusion (10e) is formed on the other body to be riveted into the rivet hole (10d), so that the first body (110) and the second body (120) are riveted together.

9. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking spring (10b) is formed on the upper side of one of the first body (110) and the second body (120), the locking spring (10b) being adapted to engage with a slot (3b) in the connector housing (3) to lock the connector terminal (1) in the connector housing (3).

10. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide protrusion (10c) is formed on the surface of one of the first body (110) and the second body (120), the guide protrusion (10c) being used to engage with a guide groove (3c) in the connector housing (3) to guide the connector terminal (1) to be inserted into the connector housing (3).

11. The connector terminal according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that: The first terminal (11) further includes: Multiple first contact arms (112) are connected to the rear side of the first body (110) and extend rearward for a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction (Y); The second terminal (12) also includes: Multiple second contact arms (122) are connected to the rear side of the second body (120) and extend rearward along the longitudinal direction (Y) for a predetermined length; The plurality of first contact spring arms (112) and the plurality of second contact spring arms (122) are arranged alternately and in a row in the vertical direction (Z) for electrical contact with the same mating terminal.

12. The connector terminal according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first terminal (11) and the second terminal (12) are integral stamped parts.

13. A connector, characterized in that, include: Connector housing (3); and The connector terminal (1) according to any one of claims 1-12 is inserted into the connector housing (3).

14. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The connector includes a plurality of connector terminals (1) which are inserted into the connector housing (3) along the longitudinal (Y) direction and arranged in a row along the transverse (X) direction of the connector housing (3).

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The connector housing (3) has a top and a bottom opposite each other in the vertical direction (Z), and the first pin (111) and the second pin (121) of the connector terminal (1) extend from the bottom of the connector housing (3).

16. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: A slot (3b) is formed on the inner wall surface of the connector housing (3), and the slot (3b) engages with the locking spring (10b) of the connector terminal (1) to lock the connector terminal (1) in the connector housing (3).

17. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: A guide groove (3c) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is formed on the inner wall surface of the connector housing (3). The guide groove (3c) cooperates with the guide protrusion (10c) on the connector terminal (1) to guide the connector terminal (1) to be inserted into the connector housing (3) along the longitudinal direction (Y).

18. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: The connector according to any one of claims 13-17; and Circuit board (2), having sockets (20) formed, The connector housing (3) is mounted on the circuit board (2), and the first pin (111) and the corresponding second pin (121) of the connector terminal (1) are combined together and plugged into the same socket (20) on the circuit board (2) for electrical connection with the circuit board (2).

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