Terminal structure and connector

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of plugs, and particularly relates to a terminal structure and a connector, the terminal structure comprises a copper bar and two terminal assemblies, and the two terminal assemblies are respectively installed on two opposite surfaces of the copper bar; each terminal assembly comprises a pressing piece and a triggering piece, the triggering piece comprises a touch plate and a plurality of elastic arms arranged on the touch plate at intervals, and one end, far away from the touch plate, of each elastic arm is provided with a triggering part; the pressing piece comprises a pressing plate and a plurality of pressing arms arranged on the pressing plate, and the ends, away from the pressing plate, of the pressing arms are provided with pressing parts. The touch plate is installed between the copper bar and the pressing plate, and the pressing part is in low connection with the trigger part. The pressing part of the pressing arm is in low connection with the triggering part of the elastic arm, so that the pressing arm can limit the moving space of the triggering part from the outer side, and the pressing piece ensures the pressing force and the insertion and extraction force of the triggering piece; and all the triggering parts on the same triggering piece are positioned on the same plane, so that the temperature rise generated when the triggering piece works is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of plugs, and particularly relates to a terminal structure and a connector. Background Art

[0002] In a hybrid vehicle, the combustion engine is usually used in suburban areas or areas where the hybrid vehicle can be driven at high speeds, while the efficient electric motor is used in heavy traffic or when driving at low speeds for whatever reason. When the vehicle is parked, the combustion engine is not free-idling, but is instead used to charge the battery. As a result, hybrid vehicles exhibit high fuel economy, providing high energy efficiency, which in turn reduces the consumption of fossil fuels.

[0003] Since the hybrid vehicle is driven by the electric motor as described above, the hybrid vehicle is provided with a plurality of electrical devices, and an electrical connector is often used to connect a plurality of electrical wires of the electrical devices.

[0004] One of the electrical connectors has a plurality of electrical terminals connected to the wires, and the electrical connection between the electrical terminals of the electrical connectors is achieved after the electrical terminals of the electrical connectors are connected. That is, contacts are formed between the connection terminals of the connector and the corresponding connection terminals of the other connector to achieve the electrical connection between the connectors.

[0005] In the prior art, although the electrical terminal is also provided with an elastic arm, after the electrical terminal is plugged in and out for many times, the elastic arm will gradually lose its elastic force, thus causing the problem of poor contact of the electrical terminal. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model solves the technical problem in the prior art that the elastic arm of the electrical terminal gradually loses its elastic force after being plugged and unplugged many times, and provides a terminal structure and a connector.

[0007] In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a terminal structure, comprising a copper busbar and two terminal assemblies, wherein the two terminal assemblies are respectively mounted on two opposite surfaces of the copper busbar;

[0008] Each of the terminal assemblies comprises a pressing member and a triggering member, wherein the triggering member comprises a touch plate and a plurality of elastic arms arranged on the touch plate at intervals, and a triggering portion is provided at one end of the elastic arm away from the touch plate; the pressing member comprises a pressing plate and a plurality of pressing arms arranged on the pressing plate, and a pressing portion is provided at one end of the pressing arm away from the pressing plate;

[0009] The touch plate is installed between the copper bar and the pressing plate, and the pressing part is low-connected to the trigger part.

[0010] Optionally, the touch plate is provided with a side plate extending toward the copper bar, and the side plate is provided with a clamping portion; the two side plates of the two touch plates are butt-jointed, and the clamping portions on the two side plates are clamped with each other.

[0011] Optionally, the plurality of elastic arms include a plurality of first elastic arms and a plurality of second elastic arms;

[0012] On the same touch plate, the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm are sequentially spaced apart;

[0013] Between the two trigger members, the distance between the two first elastic arms is smaller than the distance between the two second elastic arms.

[0014] Optionally, on the same pressing arm, the pressing arm abuts against the second elastic arm, and a compression gap is provided between the pressing arm and the first elastic arm.

[0015] Optionally, the pressing plate is provided with a first through hole, the touch plate is provided with a second through hole, and the copper busbar is provided with a third through hole;

[0016] The terminal structure further includes a connector, which is plugged into the first through hole, the second through hole and the third through hole.

[0017] Optionally, the terminal assembly and the terminal assembly are symmetrically installed on two opposite surfaces of the copper busbar.

[0018] Optionally, on the same trigger member, all the trigger parts are in the same plane.

[0019] Optionally, the touch panel and the elastic arm are an integrally formed part.

[0020] Optionally, the pressing plate and the pressing arm are an integrally formed part.

[0021] Another embodiment of the utility model further provides a connector, comprising the above-mentioned terminal structure.

[0022] In the utility model, the trigger member includes a touch plate and a plurality of elastic arms arranged on the touch plate at intervals, and a trigger portion is provided at one end of the elastic arm away from the touch plate; the clamping member includes a pressure plate and a plurality of pressure arms arranged on the pressure plate, and a pressure portion is provided at one end of the pressure arm away from the pressure plate; the touch plate is installed between the copper bus and the pressure plate, and the pressure portion is low-connected to the trigger portion. The pressure portion of the pressure arm is low-connected to the trigger portion of the elastic arm, so that the pressure arm can limit the activity space of the trigger portion from the outside, and the clamping member ensures the clamping force and plug-in force of the trigger member. In addition, the clamping portion can ensure that all the trigger portions on the same trigger member are located on the same plane as much as possible, thereby reducing the temperature rise generated when the trigger member is working. In addition, the terminal structure has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a terminal structure provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a terminal structure provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping member of a terminal structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a trigger member of a terminal structure provided in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows:

[0029] 1. Copper busbar; 11. Third through hole; 2. Terminal assembly; 21. Pressing member; 211. Pressing plate; 2111. First through hole; 2112. Side plate; 2113. Clamping portion; 212. Pressing arm; 2121. Pressing portion; 22. Trigger member; 221. Touch plate; 2211. Second through hole; 222. Elastic arm; 2221. Trigger portion; 2222. First elastic arm; 2223. Second elastic arm; 23. Compression gap; 3. Connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0031] It should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", and "middle" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation of the present invention.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a terminal structure, including a copper busbar 1 and two terminal assemblies 2, wherein the two terminal assemblies 2 are respectively installed on two opposite surfaces of the copper busbar 1; preferably, the two terminal assemblies 2 are symmetrically installed on two opposite surfaces of the copper busbar 1.

[0033] Each of the terminal assemblies 2 includes a clamping member 21 and a triggering member 22. The triggering member 22 includes a touch plate 221 and a plurality of elastic arms 222 arranged at intervals on the touch plate 221. The end of the elastic arm 222 away from the touch plate 221 is provided with a triggering portion 2221; the clamping member 21 includes a pressing plate 211 and a plurality of pressing arms 212 arranged on the pressing plate 211. The end of the pressing arm 212 away from the pressing plate 211 is provided with a clamping portion 2121; preferably, the touch plate 221 and the elastic arm 222 are an integrally formed part, and the pressing plate 211 and the pressing arm 212 are an integrally formed part. It can be understood that the number of the elastic arms 222 can be set according to actual needs, for example, the elastic arms 222 are provided with 8, 9, 10, etc.; and the number of the pressing arms 212 can be set according to actual needs, for example, the pressing arms 212 are provided with 4, 5, 6, etc.

[0034] The touch plate 221 is installed between the copper bus 1 and the pressing plate 211, and the pressing portion 2121 is lowered on the triggering portion 2221. It can be understood that the pressing plate 211, the touch plate 221 and the copper bus 1 are stacked and installed together.

[0035] In the present invention, the trigger member 22 includes a touch plate 221 and a plurality of elastic arms 222 arranged at intervals on the touch plate 221, and a trigger portion 2221 is provided at one end of the elastic arm 222 away from the touch plate 221; the pressing member 21 includes a pressing plate 211 and a plurality of pressing arms 212 arranged on the pressing plate 211, and a pressing portion 2121 is provided at one end of the pressing arm 212 away from the pressing plate 211; the touch plate 221 is installed between the copper bus 1 and the pressing plate 211, and the pressing portion 2121 is low-connected to the trigger portion 2221. The pressing portion 2121 of the pressing arm 212 is low-connected to the trigger portion 2221 of the elastic arm 222, so that the pressing arm 212 can limit the activity space of the trigger portion 2221 from the outside, and the pressing member 21 ensures the pressing force and plug-in force of the trigger member 22. In addition, the pressing portion 2121 can ensure that all the trigger portions 2221 on the same trigger member 22 are located on the same plane as much as possible, thereby reducing the temperature rise generated when the trigger member 22 is working. In addition, the terminal structure has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

[0036] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the contact plate 221 is provided with a side plate 2112 extending toward the copper bus 1, and the side plate 2112 is provided with a clamping portion 2113; the two side plates 2112 of the two contact plates 221 are butted, and the clamping portions 2113 on the two side plates 2112 are clamped with each other. It can be understood that the side plate 2112 is arranged on the side of the contact plate 221, and the two clamping portions 2113 on the two side plates 2112 can be the cooperation of a buckle and a clamping hole, etc. In this embodiment, the two buckle portions on the two side plates 2112 are clamped with each other, which further ensures the tightness of the terminal structure.

[0037] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the multiple elastic arms 222 include multiple first elastic arms 2222 and multiple second elastic arms 2223 ; it can be understood that the sum of the number of the first elastic arms 2222 and the number of the second elastic arms 2223 is equal to the total number of the elastic arms 222 .

[0038] On the same touch panel 221 , the first elastic arm 2222 and the second elastic arm 2223 are arranged in sequence and at intervals; it can be understood that one first elastic arm 2222 is located between two connected second elastic arms 2223 , and one second elastic arm 2223 is located between two adjacent first elastic arms 2222 .

[0039] Between the two trigger members 22, the distance between the two first elastic arms 2222 is smaller than the distance between the two second elastic arms 2223. It can be understood that a plug-in slot is provided between the two terminal assemblies 2, the first elastic arm 2222 extends toward the plug-in slot, and the second elastic arm 2223 extends in a direction away from the plug-in slot. In this embodiment, on the same trigger member 22, the design of the vertical misalignment between the two adjacent elastic arms 222 makes all the trigger parts 2221 on the same trigger member 22 located on the same plane, thereby reducing the temperature rise generated when the trigger member 22 is working.

[0040] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, on the same pressing arm 212, the pressing arm 212 abuts against the second elastic arm 2223, and a compression gap 23 is provided between the pressing arm 212 and the first elastic arm 2222. It can be understood that the pressing arm 212 abuts against the first elastic arm 2222, so that the pressing arm 212 can limit the movement of the first elastic arm 2222, ensuring the plugging and pulling force and the pressing force of the triggering part 2221 on the first elastic arm 2222; a compression gap 23 is provided between the pressing arm 212 and the second elastic arm 2223, so that the triggering part 2221 on the second elastic arm 2223 can be low-connected to the external socket, further ensuring the plugging and pulling force and the pressing force of the terminal structure.

[0041] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pressure plate 211 is provided with a first through hole 2111, the contact plate 221 is provided with a second through hole 2211, and the copper bus 1 is provided with a third through hole 11; it can be understood that the first through hole 2111, the second through hole 2211 and the third through hole 11 are coaxially arranged.

[0042] The terminal structure further includes a connector 3, which is plugged into the first through hole 2111, the second through hole 2211, and the third through hole 11. It can be understood that the connector 3 includes but is not limited to bolts, pins, etc., and the opposite ends of the connector 3 are respectively located on the outer sides of the two pressing plates 211, and the connector 3 can fasten the copper bus 1, the pressing member 21, and the trigger member 22 together.

[0043] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, on the same trigger member 22, all the trigger parts 2221 are in the same plane. It can be understood that all the trigger parts 2221 on the same trigger member 22 are located on the same plane, which reduces the temperature rise generated when the trigger member 22 is working.

[0044] Another embodiment of the utility model further provides a connector, comprising the above-mentioned terminal structure.

[0045] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A terminal structure, characterized in that: It comprises a copper busbar and two terminal assemblies, wherein the two terminal assemblies are respectively mounted on two opposite surfaces of the copper busbar; Each of the terminal assemblies includes a pressing member and a triggering member, wherein the triggering member includes a touch plate and a plurality of elastic arms spaced apart on the touch plate, and a triggering portion is provided at one end of the elastic arm away from the touch plate; the pressing member includes a pressing plate and a plurality of pressing arms disposed on the pressing plate, and a pressing portion is provided at one end of the pressing arm away from the pressing plate; The touch panel is installed between the copper bus and the pressure plate, and the pressing portion is lowered to the trigger portion; The plurality of elastic arms include a plurality of first elastic arms and a plurality of second elastic arms; On the same touch panel, the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm are sequentially spaced apart; Between the two trigger members, the distance between the two first elastic arms is smaller than the distance between the two second elastic arms.

2. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: The touch panel is provided with a side panel extending toward the copper bar, and the side panel is provided with a clamping portion; the two side panels of the two touch panels are butted against each other, and the clamping portions on the two side panels are clamped to each other.

3. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: On the same pressing arm, the pressing arm abuts against the second elastic arm, and a compression gap is provided between the pressing arm and the first elastic arm.

4. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing plate is provided with a first through hole, the touch plate is provided with a second through hole, and the copper busbar is provided with a third through hole; The terminal structure further includes a connector, which is plugged into the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole.

5. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: The terminal assembly and the terminal assembly are symmetrically installed on two opposite surfaces of the copper busbar.

6. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: On the same triggering member, all the triggering parts are in the same plane.

7. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: The touch panel and the elastic arm are an integrally formed part.

8. The terminal structure according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing plate and the pressing arm are an integrally formed part.

9. A connector, characterized in that: Comprising the terminal structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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