Combination terminal, connector and connector assembly

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By using a material with better conductivity than the housing in the connector terminals, and combining elastic arms and contact protrusions to hold the mating terminals, the problems of high cost and mediocre mechanical performance in the prior art are solved, and reliable electrical contact is achieved.

CN122436731APending Publication Date: 2026-07-21TYCO ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (SIP) CO LTD +1

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Authority / Receiving Office: CN · China
Patent Type: Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner: TYCO ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (SIP) CO LTD
Filing Date: 2025-01-20
Publication Date: 2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing connector terminals are expensive and have mediocre mechanical properties, making it difficult to guarantee reliable electrical contact with mating terminals.

Method used

The design employs a combination of terminals, with the terminals made of a material that has better conductivity than the housing, and the housing made of a material that has better mechanical properties than the terminals. The combination of flexible arms and contact protrusions or flexible arms to clamp the mating terminals enhances electrical contact force.

Benefits of technology

This reduces manufacturing costs while increasing the contact force between the mating terminals, ensuring reliable electrical contact.

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Abstract

A combination terminal, a connector and a connector assembly are disclosed. The combination terminal includes a terminal having a first elastic arm formed at a front portion thereof, and a housing fitted to the front portion of the terminal. A contact protrusion or a second elastic arm protruding toward the first elastic arm is formed on a top wall of the housing, the contact protrusion or the second elastic arm being spaced opposite to the first elastic arm for clamping a mating terminal inserted therebetween. The terminal is made of a material having a better electrical conductivity than that of the housing, and the housing is made of a material having a better mechanical property than that of the terminal. In the present invention, the combination terminal can reduce manufacturing cost, and can improve contact force with the mating terminal, thereby ensuring reliable electrical contact with the mating terminal.

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