Busbar for electric connector and electric connector

Abstract

The utility model provides an electric connector. The electric connector comprises an insulating shell and a conductive element arranged in the insulating shell. Each conductive element includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end portion is fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing. The second end portion is exposed at the opening of the insulating housing and is configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing to extend from the opening. The utility model further provides a busbar for the electric connector. According to the technology provided by the invention, the problem of mismatching of the matching position between the electric connector and the matched electric component can be effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application generally relates to the field of electrical connectors, and more particularly to a busbar for an electrical connector and an electrical connector. Background Art

[0002] Signal and / or power interconnection can be established between components of an electronic system that are separated at a distance using a cable. In this case, an electrical connector can be used to connect the cable to the electrical component.

[0003] Typically, the components of an electronic system are manufactured by different companies at different locations and then assembled into a final product. For example, one company may manufacture electrical components such as panels or hard busbars, another company may manufacture cables, and yet another company may manufacture electrical connectors for connecting cables to electrical components.

[0004] In order for the entire electronic system to function as intended when the components are assembled together, the components must be manufactured precisely enough to meet tolerance requirements so that all components can be mechanically assembled together and establish electrical connections as intended. If the components do not meet tolerance requirements, it will cause mismatches in mating positions between the components, resulting in the inability to connect the components together. Utility Model Content

[0005] In one aspect, the present application provides an electrical connector. The electrical connector may include an insulating housing and a conductive element. The conductive element is disposed in the insulating housing and includes: a first end portion, the first end portion being fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing; and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, the second end portion being exposed at an opening of the insulating housing and configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing to extend from the opening.

[0006] In some embodiments, the second end portion includes a bending segment and a mating segment extending from the bending segment and defining an end of the second end portion, the bending segment being bent to be able to be stretched and compressed along a longitudinal direction so that the mating segment can move relative to the insulating shell along the longitudinal direction.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bending section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the bending section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. When viewed from the transverse direction, the bending section is in a continuous S shape.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bending segment includes a plurality of first arc sub-segments and at least one second arc sub-segment, each first arc sub-segment is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction, and each second arc sub-segment is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction, the first vertical direction and the second vertical direction are opposite to each other, and each is oriented parallel to a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; and every two adjacent first arc sub-segments are connected by a second arc sub-segment, and the adjacent first arc sub-segments and second arc sub-segments together form an S-shape.

[0009] In some embodiments, the conductive element also includes an intermediate portion extending between the bending sections of the first end and the second end, the intermediate portion including a first section extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, the first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first section; the first section including a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and each connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; and when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first segment is defined by a midplane that is in the middle of the first plane and the second plane and is parallel to the first plane and the second plane; and when the bending segment is not stretched and compressed, the midplane is tangent to the outer surface of the top of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment.

[0011] In some embodiments, the bending section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the tensile force experienced along the longitudinal direction does not exceed a first predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the tensile force experienced along the longitudinal direction exceeds the first predetermined threshold, and the first predetermined threshold is between 5N and 15N.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bending section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the compressive force experienced along the longitudinal direction does not exceed a second predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the compressive force experienced along the longitudinal direction exceeds the second predetermined threshold, and the second predetermined threshold is between 5N and 15N.

[0013] In some embodiments, the insulating shell includes an accommodating channel configured to accommodate the bending section and the mating section, the accommodating channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section is located in the accommodating channel, and the mating section is located at the opening, the bending section is configured to be able to be stretched along the longitudinal direction so that the mating section moves outward along the longitudinal direction relative to the opening by 0 to 5 mm.

[0014] In some embodiments, the insulating shell includes an accommodating channel configured to accommodate the bending section and the mating section, the accommodating channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section is located in the accommodating channel, and the mating section is located at the opening, the bending section is configured to be able to be compressed along the longitudinal direction so that the mating section moves inward by 0 to 5 mm along the longitudinal direction relative to the opening.

[0015] In some embodiments, the insulating shell includes an accommodating channel configured to accommodate the bending section and the mating section, the accommodating channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section is located in the accommodating channel, and the mating section is located at the opening, when the bending section is stretched along the longitudinal direction, the stretching of the bending section along the longitudinal direction and the outward movement of the mating section along the longitudinal direction are not restricted by the wall of the accommodating channel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the insulating shell includes an accommodating channel configured to accommodate the bending section and the mating section, the accommodating channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section is located in the accommodating channel, and the mating section is located at the opening, when the bending section is compressed along the longitudinal direction, the compression of the bending section along the longitudinal direction and the inward movement of the mating section along the longitudinal direction are not restricted by the wall of the accommodating channel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the bending segment is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide side.

[0018] In some embodiments, the number of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments is N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment is N-1, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1; and the coupling section is connected to the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment among the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments, and is configured to be able to deflect around the top of the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment relative to the bending section.

[0019] In some embodiments, when the coupling segment is not deflected, the coupling segment extends from the Nth first arcuate sub-segment along the second vertical direction; and the coupling segment is configured to be able to be deflected from a first orientation away from the bending segment to a second orientation, and to be able to be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the coupling segment being oriented along the second vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

[0020] In some embodiments, the coupling section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction from the first orientation toward the second orientation does not exceed a third predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction exceeds the third predetermined threshold, and the third predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N.

[0021] In some embodiments, the coupling section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction from the second orientation toward the first orientation does not exceed a fourth predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction exceeds the fourth predetermined threshold, and the fourth predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N.

[0022] In some embodiments, the conductive element also includes an intermediate portion extending between the bending sections of the first end and the second end, the intermediate portion including a first section extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, the first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first section; the first section including a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and each connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; and when the bending section is not stretched and compressed and the mating section is not deflected, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction, and the mating section extends beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

[0023] In some embodiments, the insulating shell includes an accommodating channel configured to accommodate the bending section and the mating section, the accommodating channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, and the accommodating channel includes two walls opposite to each other in the vertical direction; and when the bending section is not stretched and compressed and the mating section is not deflected, the mating section is located in the accommodating channel and the bending section is located at the opening, the outer surface of the top of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments of the bending section is engaged with one of the two walls, and the end is engaged with the other of the two walls.

[0024] In some embodiments, the mating segment is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

[0025] In some embodiments, the mating segment is configured to establish a separable electrical contact with an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

[0026] In some embodiments, the mating section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges each connecting the two wide sides, and a mating structure arranged at the wide sides, the two side edges being opposite to each other in the lateral direction; and when the mating section is not deflected, the two wide sides are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the mating structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction for establishing an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure along the longitudinal direction.

[0027] In some embodiments, the coupling section also includes a first hole extending through the coupling section in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut attached to the coupling section, the threaded hole of the first nut being aligned with the first hole, and the coupling structure being provided by the first nut; and when the coupling section is not deflected, the threaded hole of the first nut and the first hole are oriented along the longitudinal direction.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first end is disposed in the insulating shell and is configured to establish an electrical connection with a cable, the first end including at least one second hole; the cable includes a connecting terminal, the connecting terminal including at least one third hole; the insulating shell includes a first shell member, the first shell member includes a supporting surface, at least one recess recessed from the supporting surface into the first shell member, and at least one second nut, each of the at least one second nut is fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one recess; and the first end is disposed on the supporting surface, and each second hole is aligned with a corresponding one of the recesses and the second nut disposed therein, so that when the connecting terminal is disposed on the first end and each third hole is aligned with a corresponding one of the second holes, the first end of the conductive element, the connecting terminal of the cable and the first shell member can be fixed together using bolts.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first end portion includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a first engaging portion extending outward from each of the two side edges, and each second hole extends through the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; the first shell component includes a second engaging portion extending outward from the support surface; and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are configured to engage with each other when the first end portion is disposed on the support surface to limit the movement of the first end portion along a direction parallel to the support surface.

[0030] In some embodiments, the insulating shell also includes a second shell member configured to be attached to the first shell member, the second shell member including at least one fourth hole, each fourth hole being configured to align with a corresponding recess of the first shell member and a second nut disposed therein when the second shell member is attached to the first shell member, so as to enable the bolt to be installed and / or adjusted via the fourth hole from the outside of the second shell member.

[0031] In some embodiments, the support surface of the first shell component is a first support surface, and the at least one recess is at least one first recess, the first shell component also includes a second support surface opposite to the first support surface, at least one second recess recessed from the second support surface into the first shell component, and at least one third nut, the at least one second recess is offset relative to the at least one first recess, and each of the at least one third nut is fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one second recess, the conductive element is a first conductive element, and the electrical connector also includes a second conductive element, the second conductive element includes a first end having at least one second hole, the first end of the second conductive element is arranged on the second support surface, so that each of the second holes is aligned with a corresponding second recess and a third nut arranged therein.

[0032] In some embodiments, the conductive element includes two opposite wide sides and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and the conductive element is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

[0033] In some embodiments, the conductive element is configured to transmit power between a cable and an electrical component, the first end is configured to be connected to the cable, the second end is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection mechanism of the electrical component, and the insulating housing includes an attachment structure configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical component.

[0034] In some embodiments, the conductive element is a first conductive element, and the electrical connector also includes a second conductive element, the second conductive element including a second end having a bending section and a mating section; and the second end of the first conductive element and the second end of the second conductive element are separated from each other by a wall of the insulating shell extending along the longitudinal direction, and are mirrored to each other with respect to the wall, so that the bending section of the first conductive element and the bending section of the second conductive element are oriented in the same direction, and the mating section of the first conductive element and the mating section of the second conductive element are oriented in opposite directions to each other.

[0035] In another aspect, the present application provides an electrical connector. The electrical connector may include an insulating housing and a conductive element. The conductive element is disposed in the insulating housing and includes: a first section; and a second section, the second section extending from the first section and defining a terminal end of the conductive element, the second section being configured to be deflectable relative to the first section around a connection between the first section and the second section.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first segment extends along a longitudinal direction, and the second segment extends from the first segment along a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and the second segment is configured to be capable of being deflected from a first orientation away from the first segment to a second orientation, and capable of being deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the second segment being oriented along the vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

[0037] In some embodiments, the second segment is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force along a first deflection direction from the first orientation toward the second orientation does not exceed a first predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force along the first deflection direction exceeds the first predetermined threshold, and the first predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second segment is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force along the second deflection direction from the second orientation toward the first orientation does not exceed a second predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force along the second deflection direction exceeds the second predetermined threshold, and the second predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N.

[0039] In some embodiments, the second section is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

[0040] In some embodiments, the second section is configured to establish a separable electrical contact with an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

[0041] In some embodiments, the second section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges each connecting the two wide sides, and a matching structure arranged at the wide sides, the two side edges being opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the vertical direction; and when the second section is not deflected, the two wide sides are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the matching structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction for establishing an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure along the longitudinal direction.

[0042] In some embodiments, the second section also includes a first hole extending through the second section in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut attached to the second section, the threaded hole of the first nut being aligned with the first hole, the mating structure being provided by the first nut; and when the second section is not deflected, the threaded hole of the first nut and the first hole are oriented along the longitudinal direction.

[0043] In some embodiments, the conductive element includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is disposed in the insulating shell and is configured to establish an electrical connection with a cable, the second end includes the first section and the second section, the first end includes at least one second hole; the cable includes a connecting terminal, the connecting terminal includes at least one third hole; the insulating shell includes a first shell member, the first shell member includes a supporting surface, at least one recess recessed from the supporting surface into the first shell member, and at least one second nut, each of the at least one second nut is fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one recess; and the first end is disposed on the supporting surface, and each second hole is aligned with a corresponding one of the recesses and the second nut disposed therein, so that when the connecting terminal is disposed on the first end and each third hole is aligned with a corresponding one of the second holes, the first end of the conductive element, the connecting terminal of the cable and the first shell member can be fixed together using bolts.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first end portion includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a first engaging portion extending outward from each of the two side edges, and each second hole extends through the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; the first shell component includes a second engaging portion extending outward from the support surface; and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are configured to engage with each other when the first end portion is disposed on the support surface to limit the movement of the first end portion along a direction parallel to the support surface.

[0045] In some embodiments, the insulating shell also includes a second shell member configured to be attached to the first shell member, the second shell member including at least one fourth hole, each fourth hole being configured to align with a corresponding recess of the first shell member and a second nut disposed therein when the second shell member is attached to the first shell member, so as to enable the bolt to be installed and / or adjusted via the fourth hole from the outside of the second shell member.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second section is exposed at the opening of the insulating housing, and is configured to be deflectable relative to the first section about the joint to protrude from the opening.

[0047] In some embodiments, the conductive element includes two opposite wide sides and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and the conductive element is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

[0048] In some embodiments, the conductive element is configured to transmit power between a cable and an electrical component, the first end is configured to be connected to the cable, the second end is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection mechanism of the electrical component, and the insulating housing includes an attachment structure configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical component.

[0049] In some embodiments, the first section is bent to be able to be stretched and compressed along a longitudinal direction so that the second section can move along the longitudinal direction.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the first section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the first section is in a continuous S shape when viewed in the transverse direction.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first segment includes a plurality of arcuate sub-segments, each two adjacent arcuate sub-segments among the plurality of arcuate sub-segments are convexly bent opposite to each other along a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, and together form an S-shape; and the second segment extends from an arcuate sub-segment among the plurality of arcuate sub-segments located at the end of the first segment, and is configured to be able to deflect relative to the first segment around the top of the arcuate sub-segment.

[0052] In another aspect, the present application provides a busbar, which may include: a first end configured to be fixedly disposed relative to an insulating housing of the electrical connector; and a second end, the second end being opposite to the first end and including a bent section and a mating section extending from the bent section and defining a terminal end of the second end, the bent section being bent to be stretched and compressed along a longitudinal direction so that the mating section can move relative to the first end along the longitudinal direction.

[0053] In some embodiments, the bending section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the bending section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. When viewed from the transverse direction, the bending section is in a continuous S shape.

[0054] In some embodiments, the bending segment includes a plurality of first arc sub-segments and at least one second arc sub-segment, each first arc sub-segment is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction, and each second arc sub-segment is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction, the first vertical direction and the second vertical direction are opposite to each other, and each is oriented parallel to a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; and every two adjacent first arc sub-segments are connected by a second arc sub-segment, and the adjacent first arc sub-segments and second arc sub-segments together form an S-shape.

[0055] In some embodiments, the busbar also includes an intermediate portion extending between the bending sections of the first end and the second end, the intermediate portion including a first section extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, the first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first section; the first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and each connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; and when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

[0056] In some embodiments, the bending segment is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide side.

[0057] In some embodiments, the number of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments is N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment is N-1, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1; and the coupling section is connected to the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment among the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments, and is configured to be able to deflect around the top of the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment relative to the bending section.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the coupling segment is not deflected, the coupling segment extends from the Nth first arcuate sub-segment along the second vertical direction; and the coupling segment is configured to be able to be deflected from a first orientation away from the bending segment to a second orientation, and to be able to be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the coupling segment being oriented along the second vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

[0059] In some embodiments, the busbar also includes an intermediate portion extending between the bending sections of the first end and the second end, the intermediate portion including a first section extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, the first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first section; the first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and each connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; and when the bending section is not stretched and compressed and the matching section is not deflected, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction, and the matching section extends beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

[0060] In some embodiments, the mating segment is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

[0061] In some embodiments, the mating segment is configured to establish a separable electrical contact with an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

[0062] In some embodiments, the mating section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges each connecting the two wide sides, and a mating structure arranged at the wide sides, the two side edges being opposite to each other in the lateral direction; and when the mating section is not deflected, the two wide sides are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the mating structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction for establishing an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure along the longitudinal direction.

[0063] In some embodiments, the coupling section also includes a first hole extending through the coupling section in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut attached to the coupling section, the threaded hole of the first nut being aligned with the first hole, and the coupling structure being provided by the first nut; and when the coupling section is not deflected, the threaded hole of the first nut and the first hole are oriented along the longitudinal direction.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first end is configured to be disposed in the insulating housing and is configured to establish an electrical connection with a cable, the first end including at least one second hole; the cable includes a connecting terminal, the connecting terminal including at least one third hole; the insulating housing includes a first shell member, the first shell member includes a supporting surface, at least one recess recessed from the supporting surface into the first shell member, and at least one second nut, each of the at least one second nut being fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one recess; and the first end is configured to be disposed on the supporting surface so that each second hole is aligned with a corresponding one of the recesses and the second nut disposed therein, so that when the connecting terminal is disposed on the first end and each third hole is aligned with a corresponding one of the second holes, the first end of the busbar, the connecting terminal of the cable and the first shell member can be fixed together using bolts.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first end portion includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a first engaging portion extending outward from each of the two side edges, and each second hole extends through the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; the first shell component includes a second engaging portion extending outward from the support surface; and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are configured to engage with each other when the first end portion is disposed on the support surface to limit the movement of the first end portion along a direction parallel to the support surface.

[0066] In some embodiments, the busbar includes two opposite wide sides and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and the busbar is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

[0067] In some embodiments, the busbar is configured to transmit power between a cable and an electrical component, the first end is configured to be connected to the cable, the second end is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection mechanism of the electrical component, and the insulating housing includes an attachment structure configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical component.

[0068] In another aspect, the present application provides an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes: an insulating housing; and a pair of conductive elements disposed in the insulating housing, each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements includes a first end fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing, and a second end opposite to the first end, the second end being configured to be unfixed. The second end of each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements is configured to be movable relative to the second end of the other conductive terminal in the pair of conductive elements.

[0069] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements, the second end is exposed at an opening of the insulating housing and is configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing to extend from the opening.

[0070] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements, the second end includes a bending section and a mating section extending from the bending section and defining an end of the second end, and the bending section is bent to be able to be stretched and compressed along the longitudinal direction so that the mating section can move relative to the insulating shell along the longitudinal direction.

[0071] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements, the bending section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the bending section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the bending section is a continuous S shape when viewed from the transverse direction.

[0072] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: the bending segment includes a plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and at least one second arcuate sub-segment, each first arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction, and each second arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction, the first vertical direction and the second vertical direction are opposite to each other, and each is oriented parallel to a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; and every two adjacent first arcuate sub-segments are connected by a second arcuate sub-segment, and adjacent first arcuate sub-segments and second arcuate sub-segments together form an S-shape.

[0073] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: the conductive element also includes a middle portion extending between the bending sections of the first end and the second end, the middle portion includes a first section extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, and the first first arcuate sub-segment of the multiple first arcuate sub-segments is connected to the first section; the first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and each connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side surface extends toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, and the second wide side surface extends toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; and when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, each of the multiple first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

[0074] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements, the bending segment is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide side.

[0075] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: the number of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments is N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment is N-1, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1; and the matching section is connected to the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment among the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments, and is configured to be able to deflect around the top of the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment relative to the bending section.

[0076] In some embodiments, for each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: when the mating segment is not deflected, the mating segment extends from the Nth first arcuate sub-segment along the second vertical direction; and the mating segment is configured to be able to be deflected from a first orientation away from the bending segment to a second orientation, and to be able to be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the mating segment being oriented along the second vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

[0077] In some embodiments, two conductive elements in the pair of conductive elements are separated relative to each other by a wall of the insulating shell extending along the longitudinal direction, and are mirrored to each other with respect to the wall so that the bending sections of the two conductive elements are oriented in the same direction and the mating sections of the two conductive elements are oriented in opposite directions to each other.

[0078] In some embodiments, the pair of conductive elements is configured for transmitting power between the cable and the electrical component, one conductive element of the pair of conductive elements is configured for positive polarity, and the other conductive element is configured for negative polarity.

[0079] In some embodiments, each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements includes two wide sides opposite to each other and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and the conductive elements are constructed of multiple metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

[0080] These techniques may be used alone or in any suitable combination.The foregoing summary is provided by way of illustration and is not meant to be limiting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0081] The above and other aspects of the present application will be more thoroughly understood and appreciated in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are only schematic and are not drawn to scale. In different drawings, the same components are represented by the same reference numerals. In addition, for the sake of brevity, not all components of the electrical connector and cable according to the present application are shown or labeled in the drawings. It should be understood that the size, proportional relationship and number of components of each component or part in the drawings are not intended to limit the present application. In the drawings:

[0082] Figure 1A is a perspective view of an assembly including an electrical connector and a cable according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0083] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A Another perspective view of the components;

[0084] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A An exploded view of the components of

[0085] Figure 2A It is along Figure 1A A cross-sectional perspective view taken along line “2A-2A” of FIG. 1 , which shows that the cable is connected to the conductive element of the electrical connector, and the conductive element of the electrical connector is in an initial state without being stretched, compressed, and deflected;

[0086] Figure 2B It is along Figure 1A A cross-sectional front view along line “2A-2A” of the embodiment of the present invention, which shows that the cable is connected to the conductive element of the electrical connector, and the conductive element of the electrical connector is in an initial state without being stretched, compressed and deflected;

[0087] Figure 2C It is along Figure 1AA cross-sectional front view along line “2C-2C” of the electrical connector, showing that the cable is connected to the conductive element of the electrical connector, and the conductive element of the electrical connector is in an initial state without being stretched, compressed, and deflected;

[0088] Figure 2D yes Figure 2B An enlarged view of the area "2D" circled by a dashed box, which shows that the conductive element is in an initial state without being stretched, compressed and deflected;

[0089] Figure 2E is with Figure 2D a similar enlarged view showing the conductive element in a state of being compressed in the longitudinal direction but not deflected;

[0090] Figure 2F is with Figure 2D a similar enlarged view showing the conductive element in a state stretched in the longitudinal direction but not deflected;

[0091] Figure 3A yes Figure 1A Yet another perspective view of an assembly of , but with the upper housing member and the lower housing member of the insulating housing of the electrical connector removed to show the top row of conductive elements and the connected cables;

[0092] Figure 3B yes Figure 1A Yet another perspective view of an assembly of , but with the upper and lower housing members removed to show the top row of conductive elements and the cables connected thereto;

[0093] Figure 3C yes Figure 1A Yet another perspective view of an assembly of , but with the upper and lower housing members removed to show the bottom row of conductive elements and the cables connected thereto;

[0094] Figure 3D yes Figure 1A Yet another perspective view of an assembly of , but with the upper and lower housing members removed to show the bottom row of conductive elements and the cables connected thereto;

[0095] Figure 4A is a perspective view of a conductive element in the top row;

[0096] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A Another perspective view of the conductive element;

[0097] Figure 4C yes Figure 4A a side view of a conductive element;

[0098] Figure 4D yes Figure 4A an exploded view of a conductive element;

[0099] Figure 5A is a perspective view of a conductive element in the bottom row;

[0100] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A Another perspective view of the conductive element;

[0101] Figure 5C yes Figure 5A a side view of a conductive element;

[0102] Fig. 6A yes Figure 1A A perspective view of a middle housing member of an electrical connector showing a top side of the middle housing member;

[0103] Figure 6B yes Fig. 6A Another perspective view of the middle shell member of FIG. 1 , showing the bottom side of the middle shell member;

[0104] Fig. 7A yes Figure 1A A perspective view of a top housing member of an electrical connector showing a top side of the top housing member;

[0105] Figure 7B yes Fig. 7A Another perspective view of the top shell member of FIG. 1 , showing the bottom side of the top shell member;

[0106] Fig. 8A is a perspective view of an electronic system including an electrical connector, a cable and a hard busbar according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0107] Figure 8B yes Fig. 8A A partially exploded view of the electronic system;

[0108] Fig. 9A is a side view of an example of an assembly including an electrical connector and a cable, showing the cable connected to a conductive element of the electrical connector, and the conductive element being substantially in an initial state without being stretched, compressed, and deflected;

[0109] Fig. 9B is with Fig. 9A a similar side view showing the conductive element in a state of being deflected out of the insulating housing;

[0110] Fig. 9C yes Fig. 9B , but with the lower housing member removed to show the bottom row of conductive elements with connected cables, and showing the conductive elements in a state of being deflected out of the insulating housing; and

[0111] Fig.9Dis with Fig. 9A A similar side view, but with the lower housing member removed, showing the bottom row of conductive elements and connected cables, wherein the conductive elements are in an extended and deflected state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0112] In applications such as for transmitting electric power, an electrical connector can establish an electric interconnection between a power cable and an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar. The electrical connector may include an insulating housing and a conductive element disposed in the insulating housing. The cable is connected to one end of the conductive element of the electrical connector, and the other end of the conductive element is connected to a corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component. In this way, the cable is electrically connected to the electrical connection structure through the conductive element. In addition, it is generally necessary to keep the insulating housing of the electrical connector in a fixed position relative to the electrical component. For example, the insulating housing can be attached to the corresponding attachment structure of the electrical component to be kept in a desired fixed position relative to the electrical component. In this way, protection can be provided for the electrical connection between the electrical connector and the electrical component.

[0113] The connection between the conductive element of the electrical connector and the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component is usually a hard connection, which is very sensitive to the design, manufacturing and installation errors of the electrical component. If the electrical connection structure and / or attachment structure of the electrical component does not meet the tolerance requirements, at least one of the following situations may occur: (i) after connecting one conductive element of the electrical connector to a corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component, it will be difficult to connect other conductive elements of the electrical connector to other corresponding electrical connection structures of the electrical component; (ii) after connecting the conductive element of the electrical connector to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component, it will be difficult to set the insulating housing of the electrical connector at the desired fixed position relative to the electrical component; (iii) after setting the insulating housing of the electrical connector at the desired fixed position relative to the electrical component, it will be difficult to connect the conductive element of the electrical connector to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component. This mismatch in mating position will result in the inability to reliably connect the electrical connector and the electrical component.

[0114] In addition, when connecting the cable to the conductive element of the electrical connector, the cable and the conductive element usually need to be welded or crimped together. This connection method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and once the connection is completed, it is difficult to replace the cable.

[0115] The inventor has recognized and realized such electrical connector design technology, which can solve the problem of mismatching of the mating position between the electrical connector and the electrical component to be mated. In addition, the inventor has also recognized and realized such electrical connector design technology, which allows the connection terminal of the cable to be connected to the electrical connector quickly and reliably.

[0116] The electrical connector may include an insulating housing and a conductive element disposed in the insulating housing. Each conductive element includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing. The second end is exposed at the opening of the insulating housing and is configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing to extend from the opening of the insulating housing. With this configuration, the second end of each conductive element has a "floating" capability. When the electrical connector is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position of the second end relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component (and other conductive elements of the electrical connector) can be adjusted by moving the second end of each conductive element relative to the insulating housing, thereby compensating for the mismatch in the mating position between the electrical connector and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects. The position of the second end of each conductive element relative to the insulating housing, other conductive elements and the electrical component is independently adjustable. For example, the position of the second end of each conductive element relative to the electrical component can be adjusted without changing the position of the insulating housing and other conductive elements relative to the electrical component. This configuration of the electrical connector can effectively solve the problem of mismatch in mating position.

[0117] In some embodiments, the second end of each conductive element may include a bending section and a matching section extending from the bending section and defining a terminal end of the second end. The bending section may be bent to be stretched and compressed along the longitudinal direction so that the matching section can move relative to the insulating housing along the longitudinal direction. For example, the bending section may be bent to extend in a continuous S-shape along the longitudinal direction.

[0118] Through this configuration, the mating section of each conductive element has the ability to "float" in the longitudinal direction. In this way, each conductive element can be configured to establish a soft connection with the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component. When the electrical connector is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position of the mating section of the conductive element in the longitudinal direction relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component (and other conductive elements of the electrical connector) can be adjusted by stretching and compressing the bending section of each conductive element along the longitudinal direction, thereby compensating for the mismatch in the mating position between the electrical connector and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects. The position of the mating section of each conductive element in the longitudinal direction relative to the insulating housing, other conductive elements and the electrical component is independently adjustable. For example, the position of the mating section of each conductive element in the longitudinal direction relative to the electrical component can be adjusted without changing the position of the insulating housing and other conductive elements relative to the electrical component. This configuration of the electrical connector can effectively solve the problem of mismatch in mating position.

[0119] The coupling section can be configured to be able to deflect relative to the bending section around the connection between the coupling section and the bending section. For example, the coupling section can be configured to be able to deflect within a range of 90° away from the bending section around the connection, and can be deflected to any orientation within the range. With this configuration, the position and orientation of the coupling section relative to the bending section are adjustable.

[0120] Through this configuration, the mating section of each conductive element has a "floating" ability to deflect relative to the bending section. In this way, each conductive element can be configured to establish a soft connection with the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component. When the electrical connector is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position and orientation of the mating section of each conductive element relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component (as well as other conductive elements of the electrical connector) can be adjusted by deflecting the mating section of each conductive element relative to the bending section, thereby compensating for the mismatch in the mating position between the electrical connector and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects. The deflection of the mating section of each conductive element is independently adjustable relative to the insulating housing, other conductive elements and the electrical component. For example, the position and orientation of the mating section of each conductive element relative to the electrical component can be adjusted without changing the position and orientation of the insulating housing and other conductive elements relative to the electrical component. This configuration of the electrical connector can effectively solve the problem of mismatch in mating position.

[0121] It should be noted that the floating ability of the conductive element allows the position and / or orientation of the mating portion of the conductive element to be adjusted after the conductive element is designed and manufactured and when the conductive element has been installed in the electrical connector for establishing an electrical connection. Therefore, the electrical connector using such a conductive element has a higher adaptability.

[0122] In addition, when the electrical connector and the mating electrical component are used in a vibrating environment, the above configuration of the conductive element can buffer the vibration to improve the connection reliability between the mating section of the electrical connector and the electrical connection structure of the electrical component, thereby improving the connection reliability between the electrical connector and the electrical component.

[0123] At least the bending section of the conductive element can be constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide side. With this configuration, the bending section can be repeatedly stretched and compressed and exhibits good durability. In addition, this configuration also facilitates adjusting the stretching and compression degree of the bending section to accurately adjust the position of the mating section.

[0124] The conductive element may also be referred to as a “busbar.” Conductive elements having this configuration are not limited to use in cable connectors, but may be used in any suitable application.

[0125] The electrical connector may include a pair of conductive elements disposed in an insulating housing. Each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements may include a first end fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing, and a second end opposite to the first end. The second end is configured to be unfixed. The second end of each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements is configured to be movable relative to the second end of the other conductive terminal in the pair of conductive elements. Through this configuration, the position of the second end of each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements can be adjustable relative to the position of the second end of the other conductive terminal, and is adjustable relative to the insulating housing. The second end of each conductive element may include the aforementioned bending section and mating section. This configuration of the electrical connector can effectively solve the problem of mating position mismatch.

[0126] The electrical connector according to the technology described herein is not limited to use in a power connector, but can be used in any suitable electrical connector, such as a hybrid connector.

[0127] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these embodiments are not intended to limit the present application in any way. In addition, the features in the embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other in the absence of conflict.

[0128] FIG. 1A to FIG. 9D 1 is an example of integrating the technology described herein into an electrical connector 1. In this example, the electrical connector 1 can be configured as a cable connector for establishing an interconnection between a cable 10 and an electrical component (not shown). For example, the cable 10 can be a power cable for transmitting power, and the electrical component can be, for example, an interface or a hard busbar of a panel. In this case, the electrical connector 1 can be configured as a power connector.

[0129] For the sake of clarity and simplicity, in Figures 1 to Figure 7B The longitudinal direction XX, the transverse direction YY and the vertical direction ZZ are defined in the figure. The longitudinal direction XX, the transverse direction YY and the vertical direction ZZ are perpendicular to each other. The longitudinal direction XX usually refers to the length direction of the electrical connector 1. The transverse direction YY usually refers to the width direction of the electrical connector 1. The vertical direction ZZ usually refers to the height direction of the electrical connector 1.

[0130] Figure 1A and Figure 1B 1 is a perspective view showing an electrical connector 1 and a plurality of cables 10 , wherein the cables 10 are connected to the electrical connector 1 to form an assembly together with the electrical connector 1 , and the electrical connector 1 is ready for connection to a mating electrical component. Figure 1C yes Figure 1A and Figure 1B Exploded view of the assembly shown.

[0131] like Figures 1A to 1C As shown, the electrical connector 1 includes an insulating housing 100 and a plurality of conductive elements 200 disposed in the insulating housing 100. The insulating housing 100 may be made of any suitable insulating material. The conductive element 200 may also be referred to as a "busbar", "busbar" or "busbar". The plurality of conductive elements 200 may be separated from each other by the insulating housing 100. The plurality of conductive elements 200 may be arranged in a top row 200A and a bottom row 200B in the insulating housing 100. Each row in the top row 200A and the bottom row 200B includes two conductive elements 200. Each of the four cables 10 may be connected to a corresponding conductive element 200. It should be understood that the number and arrangement of the conductive elements 200 and the cables 10 are not limited thereto.

[0132] like Figure 1C As best shown, each cable 10 may be provided with a connection terminal 10b at the end 10a. The connection terminal 10b may be connected to the conductor 10d ( Figure 2A ). As will be described below, the connection terminal 10b can be configured to connect the conductor 10d of the cable 10 to the conductive element 200 of the electrical connector 1. For example, as shown in the figure, the connection terminal 10b can be an OT crimping terminal. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the connection terminal 10b can be any other suitable type of connection terminal.

[0133] The conductive element 200 can be configured to transmit power between the cable 10 and an electrical component such as an interface or busbar (e.g., a hard busbar) of a panel. Exemplarily, the conductive element 200 in the top row 200A can be configured to be used for the positive pole, and the conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B can be configured to be used for the negative pole. It should be understood that the present application is not limited to this. For example, one conductive element 200 in the top row 200A can be configured to be used for the positive pole, and another conductive element 200 in the top row 200A can be configured to be used for the negative pole. For another example, one conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B can be configured to be used for the positive pole, and another conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B can be configured to be used for the negative pole.

[0134] The first end 210 of the conductive element 200 may be configured for connection with the cable 10 , and the second end 220 may be configured for connection to a corresponding electrical connection structure of an electrical component.

[0135] like Figure 1C As best shown, the two conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A may have the same structure. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D The structure of one conductive element 200 in the top row 200A is described in detail. Figure 4A and Figure 4B is a three-dimensional diagram of the conductive element 200, Figure 4C is a side view of the conductive element 200, and Figure 4D is an exploded view of the conductive element 200 .

[0136] like FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, the conductive element 200 includes a first end 210 and a second end 220 opposite to the first end 210. The first end 210 can be configured to be fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing 100, and to be connected to a corresponding cable 10 (e.g., a connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10). For example, the first end 210 can be configured to be fixed in the insulating housing 100. The second end 220 can be configured to be unfixed. Therefore, the first end 210 can also be referred to as a "fixed end", and the second end 220 can also be referred to as a "free end" or a "floating end". The second end 220 can be configured to establish an electrical connection with a corresponding electrical connection structure of an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar. As shown in FIG. Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the second end 220 of the conductive element 200 may be disposed in the insulating housing 100 and exposed at the opening 110a of the insulating housing 100. As will be described in detail below, the second end 220 of the conductive element 200 may be configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing 100 to extend from the opening 110a and / or retract into the interior of the opening 110a.

[0137] Through this configuration, the second end 220 of each conductive element 200 has a "floating" capability. When the electrical connector 1 is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position of the second end 220 relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component (and other conductive elements of the electrical connector) can be adjusted by moving the second end 220 of each conductive element 200 relative to the insulating housing 100, thereby compensating for the mismatch in the mating position between the electrical connector 1 and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects. The position of the second end 220 of each conductive element 200 relative to the insulating housing 100, other conductive elements and electrical components is independently adjustable. For example, the position of the second end 220 of each conductive element 200 relative to the electrical component can be adjusted without changing the position of the insulating housing 100 and other conductive elements relative to the electrical component. This configuration of the electrical connector 1 can effectively solve the problem of mismatch in mating position.

[0138] In some embodiments, the second end 220 may include a bending section 230 and a matching section 240. The matching section 240 extends from the bending section 230. In the extension direction of the conductive element 200, the matching section 240 is farther from the first end 210 than the bending section 230. For example, the matching section 240 may define a terminal end 250 of the second end 220. The bending section 230 of the second end 220 may be bent to be stretched and compressed along the longitudinal direction XX, so that the matching section 240 can move relative to the insulating housing 100 along the longitudinal direction XX.

[0139] In one of these embodiments, the bent section 230 of the second end portion 220 can be bent to extend in a continuous S-shape along the longitudinal direction XX, and can be stretched and compressed along the longitudinal direction XX, so that the coupling section 240 can move along the longitudinal direction XX. In other words, by stretching and compressing the bent section 230 along the longitudinal direction XX, the coupling section 240 can move along the longitudinal direction XX.

[0140] FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C The bending section 230 is shown in an initial state without being stretched or compressed. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2F The conductive element 200 disposed in the insulating housing 100 is shown in a cross-sectional view, wherein: FIG. 2B to FIG. 2D The bending section 230 is shown in an initial state without being stretched or compressed. Figure 2E The bent section 230 is shown to be compressed along the longitudinal direction, and Figure 2F The bent segment 230 is shown stretched along the longitudinal direction.

[0141] like Figure 2E As shown, when the bending section 230 is compressed along the longitudinal direction XX, the matching section 240 is driven to move a distance D1 along the longitudinal direction XX to retract into the insulating housing 100. Figure 2F As shown, when the bending segment 230 is stretched along the longitudinal direction XX, the matching segment 240 is driven to move a distance D2 along the longitudinal direction XX to extend from the insulating housing 100. Such movement of the matching segment 240 may be a translation movement substantially along the longitudinal direction XX.

[0142] Through this configuration, the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 has the ability to "float" in the longitudinal direction XX. When the electrical connector 1 is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position of the mating section 240 of the conductive element 200 in the longitudinal direction XX relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component (and other conductive elements 200 of the electrical connector 1) can be adjusted by stretching and compressing the bending section 230 of each conductive element 200 along the longitudinal direction XX, thereby compensating for the mismatch in the mating position between the electrical connector 1 and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects. The position of the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 in the longitudinal direction XX relative to the insulating housing 100, other conductive elements 200 and the electrical component is independently adjustable. For example, the position of the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 in the longitudinal direction XX relative to the electrical component can be adjusted without changing the position of the insulating housing 100 and other conductive elements 200 relative to the electrical component. This configuration of the electrical connector 1 can effectively solve the problem of mismatching of the mating position.

[0143] Exemplarily, the insulating housing 100 of the electrical connector 1 may include an attachment structure such as a positioning hole 400. The attachment structure may be configured to fixedly connect the insulating housing 100 to an electrical component, or to fixedly connect the insulating housing 100 to other structures, so that the insulating housing 100 is maintained in a desired fixed position relative to the electrical component. However, when the insulating housing 100 is maintained in a desired fixed position relative to the electrical component, due to design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects of the electrical component, the electrical connection structure of the electrical component and the mating section 240 of the conductive element 200 of the electrical connector 1 may be spaced apart by too large a distance in the longitudinal direction XX, resulting in a failure to establish a connection. In this case, the position of the mating section 240 relative to the electrical connection structure in the longitudinal direction XX can be adjusted by stretching and compressing the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 along the longitudinal direction XX, thereby compensating for this mating position mismatch.

[0144] As another example, due to design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects of the electrical component, there may be errors in the relative positions of the multiple electrical connection structures of the electrical component that are used to match the multiple conductive elements 200, resulting in that after one of the conductive elements 200 is connected to the corresponding electrical connection structure, the other conductive elements 200 are separated from the corresponding other electrical connection structures by too large a distance, resulting in failure to establish a connection. In this case, the position of the matching section 240 of the other conductive element 200 relative to the corresponding other electrical connection structure in the longitudinal direction XX can be adjusted by stretching and compressing the bending section 230 of the other conductive element 200 along the longitudinal direction XX, thereby compensating for this matching position mismatch.

[0145] In addition, when the electrical connector 1 and the mating electrical component are used in a vibrating environment, the above-mentioned configuration of the bending section 230 can buffer the vibration to improve the connection reliability between the mating section 240 of the electrical connector 1 and the electrical connection structure of the electrical component, thereby improving the connection reliability between the electrical connector 1 and the electrical component.

[0146] Please continue to see FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C The bending section 230 includes a first wide side 231 and a second wide side 232 opposite to each other, and a first side edge 233 and a second side edge 234 respectively connecting the two wide sides. The wide side of the bending section 230 may also be referred to as a "surface", and the side edge may also be referred to as a "narrow side". The first side edge 233 and the second side edge 234 are opposite to each other in the transverse direction YY perpendicular to the longitudinal direction XX. In some embodiments, as Figure 4C As best shown, the bend section 230 is in a continuous S-shape when viewed in the transverse direction YY. The first wide side 231 and the second wide side 232 form the surface of the continuous S-shape, and the first side edge 233 and the second side edge 234 form the side edges of the continuous S-shape. It should be understood that the orientation of the bend section 230 shown in the figure is only exemplary, and the orientation of the bend section 230 is not limited thereto.

[0147] In some embodiments, the bending segment 230 may include a plurality of first arcuate sub-segments 2301 and at least one second arcuate sub-segment 2302. Figure 4C As best shown, each first arcuate sub-segment 2301 is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction Z1, and each second arcuate sub-segment 2302 is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction Z2. The first vertical direction Z1 and the second vertical direction Z2 are opposite to each other and are each oriented parallel to a vertical direction ZZ perpendicular to the longitudinal direction XX and the transverse direction YY. For each first arcuate sub-segment 2301, the first wide side 231 forms an outer surface of the first arcuate sub-segment 2301, and the second wide side 232 forms an inner surface of the first arcuate sub-segment 2301. For each second arcuate sub-segment 2302, the first wide side 231 forms an inner surface of the second arcuate sub-segment 2302, and the second wide side 232 forms an outer surface of the second arcuate sub-segment 2302. Each first arcuate sub-segment 2301 may include a top 2301a having a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. Each second arc-shaped sub-segment 2302 may include a top 2302a having a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. Each two adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments 2301 are connected by a second arc-shaped sub-segment 2302, and the adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments 2301 and second arc-shaped sub-segments 2302 together form an S-shape.

[0148] like FIG. 4A to FIG. 4CAs shown, the conductive element 200 also includes a middle portion 260 connecting the first end portion 210 and the second end portion 220. The middle portion 260 may extend between the bending segments 230 of the first end portion 210 and the second end portion 220. The middle portion 260 may include a first segment 261 extending straightly along the longitudinal direction XX. Although the middle portion 260 is shown in the figure as including only the first segment 261, in other embodiments, the middle portion 260 may additionally include other segments. That is, the first segment 261 may occupy all or part of the length of the middle portion 260.

[0149] The first section 261 includes a third wide side 261a and a fourth wide side 261b opposite to each other in the vertical direction ZZ, and a third side edge 261c and a fourth side edge 261d opposite to each other in the transverse direction YY and respectively connecting the third wide side 261a and the fourth wide side 261b. The wide side of the first section 261 may also be referred to as a "surface", and the side edge may also be referred to as a "narrow side". Figure 4C As best shown, the first first arcuate sub-segment 2301 of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments 2301 of the bending segment 230 can be connected to the first segment 261. The third wide side 261a of the first segment 261 is continuous with the first wide side 231 of the bending segment 230, and the fourth wide side 261b of the first segment 261 is continuous with the second wide side 232 of the bending segment 230. The third side edge 261c of the first segment 261 is continuous with the first side edge 233 of the bending segment 230, and the fourth side edge 261d of the first segment 261 is continuous with the second side edge 234 of the bending segment 230. The third wide side 261a faces the first vertical direction Z1 and extends on a first plane P1 perpendicular to the first vertical direction Z1. The first plane P1 is an imaginary plane. The first plane P1 is defined by the extension direction of the third wide side 261a. The fourth wide side 261b faces the second vertical direction Z2 and extends on a second plane P2 perpendicular to the second vertical direction Z2. The second plane P2 is also an imaginary plane. The second plane P2 is defined by the extension direction of the fourth wide side 261b. In addition, the first section 261 can also be defined in a midplane PM in the middle of the first plane P1 and the second plane P2 and parallel to the first plane P1 and the second plane P2. The midplane PM is also an imaginary plane.

[0150] In some embodiments, Figure 4CAs best shown, when the bending segment 230 of the conductive element 200 is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments 2301 extends beyond the first plane P1 in the first vertical direction Z1, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment 2302 does not extend beyond the second plane P2 in the second vertical direction Z2. In other words, the first arcuate sub-segments 2301 and the second arcuate sub-segments 2302 are all located on one side of the second plane P2, that is, the bending segment 230 extends on one side of the second plane P2, but does not extend to the other side of the second plane P2. This configuration can make the bending segment 230 easier to be stretched and compressed.

[0151] In one of these embodiments, when the bending segment 230 of the conductive element 200 is not stretched and compressed, each of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment 2302 does not extend beyond the midplane PM of the first segment 261 in the second vertical direction Z2. In other words, the first arc-shaped sub-segment 2301 and the second arc-shaped sub-segment 2302 may all be located on one side of the midplane PM of the first segment 261, that is, the bending segment 230 extends on one side of the midplane PM of the first segment 261, but not to the other side. For example, the midplane PM of the first segment 261 may be tangent to the outer surface of the top 2302a of each of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment 2302.

[0152] It should be understood that in other embodiments, when the bending segment 230 of the conductive element 200 is not stretched and compressed, the bending segment 230 may extend on both sides of the first segment 261. For example, when the bending segment 230 is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments 2301 may extend beyond the first plane P1 in the first vertical direction Z1, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment 2302 may extend beyond the second plane P2 in the second vertical direction Z2.

[0153] In some embodiments, the bending section 230 can be configured to undergo elastic deformation when the tensile force experienced along the longitudinal direction XX does not exceed a predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the tensile force experienced along the longitudinal direction XX exceeds the predetermined threshold. The predetermined threshold can be any suitable value between 5N (Newton) and 15N. For example, the predetermined threshold can be 5N, 10N, 15N, etc. Through this configuration, the bending section 230 can be easily adjusted to compensate for the matching position error while maintaining a certain elasticity to provide vibration resistance.

[0154] In some embodiments, the bending section 230 can be configured to undergo elastic deformation when the compressive force experienced along the longitudinal direction XX does not exceed a predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the compressive force experienced along the longitudinal direction XX exceeds the predetermined threshold. The predetermined threshold can be any suitable value between 5N and 15N. For example, the predetermined threshold can be 5N, 10N, 15N, etc. Through this configuration, the bending section 230 can be easily adjusted to compensate for the matching position error while maintaining a certain elasticity to provide vibration resistance.

[0155] like Figure 2A As shown, the insulating housing 100 may include a plurality of accommodating channels 110. Each accommodating channel 110 is configured to accommodate a corresponding bending section 230 and a matching section 240 of a conductive element 200. Each accommodating channel 110 defines a corresponding opening 110a of the insulating housing 100. When the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 is not stretched and compressed, the bending section 230 is located in the accommodating channel 110, and the matching section 240 is located at the opening 110a. The matching section 240 is exposed through the opening 110a.

[0156] In some embodiments, the bending section 230 can be configured to be compressed along the longitudinal direction XX so that the matching section 240 moves inwardly along the longitudinal direction XX relative to the opening 110a by a distance D1 ( Figure 2E ). The distance D1 may be 0 to 1 mm, 0 to 2 mm, 0 to 5 mm, etc. It should be understood that the distance D1 may be designed according to actual applications.

[0157] In some embodiments, the bending section 230 can be configured to be stretched along the longitudinal direction XX so that the matching section 240 moves outwardly along the longitudinal direction XX relative to the opening 110a by a distance D2 ( Figure 2F ). The distance D2 may be 0 to 1 mm, 0 to 2 mm, 0 to 5 mm, etc. It should be understood that the distance D2 may be designed according to actual applications.

[0158] In some embodiments, when the bending segment 230 is stretched along the longitudinal direction XX, the stretching of the bending segment 230 along the longitudinal direction XX and the outward movement of the matching segment 240 along the longitudinal direction XX may not be restricted by the wall of the accommodating channel 110. In other words, the wall of the accommodating channel 110 will not block the stretching of the bending segment 230 along the longitudinal direction XX and the outward movement of the matching segment 240 along the longitudinal direction XX.

[0159] In some embodiments, when the bending segment 230 is compressed along the longitudinal direction XX, the compression of the bending segment 230 along the longitudinal direction XX and the inward movement of the matching segment 240 along the longitudinal direction XX may not be restricted by the wall of the accommodating channel 110. In other words, the wall of the accommodating channel 110 will not block the compression of the bending segment 230 along the longitudinal direction XX and the inward movement of the matching segment 240 along the longitudinal direction XX.

[0160] The conductive element 200 may be made of a conductive material. In some embodiments, the conductive element 200 may have a multi-layer stacked structure. Figure 4D As best shown, the conductive element 200 may be stacked from a plurality of metal sheets 200a, 200b, 200c, 200d. The plurality of metal sheets 200a, 200b, 200c, 200d may be stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides of the conductive element 200. Figure 4D It is shown that the conductive element 200 is constructed of four metal sheets, but it should be understood that the present application is not limited thereto, and the conductive element 200 can be stacked by more or fewer metal sheets. For example, the conductive element 200 can be stacked by ten or even fifteen metal sheets. The metal sheets can be made of aluminum, copper or alloys thereof, for example. After being stacked together, the multiple metal sheets can be fixed relative to each other by any suitable means and bent into the aforementioned shape.

[0161] In the case where the conductive element 200 is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, the bending section 230 can be repeatedly stretched and compressed and exhibits good durability. In addition, this configuration also facilitates adjustment of the degree of stretching and compression of the bending section 230 to precisely adjust the position of the matching section 240. In some embodiments, the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 may be constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other (i.e., the bending section 230 may have a multi-layer structure), and at least one of the matching section 240, the first end 210, and the middle section 260 of the conductive element 200 may have a single-layer structure. In this case, the bending section 230 and at least one of the matching section 240, the first end 210, and the middle section 260 may be made of different materials.

[0162] In some other embodiments, the conductive element 200 can be made of a single piece of embryonic body. In other words, the conductive element 200 can be a single piece of integral component.

[0163] In some embodiments, the mating section 240 may be configured to deflect relative to the bending section 230. For example, the mating section 240 may be configured to deflect relative to the bending section 230 around the joint between the mating section 240 and the bending section 230. The deflection of the mating section 240 relative to the bending section 230 may include deflection around the joint toward the bending section 230 and deflection around the joint away from the bending section 230. The mating section 240 may deflect relative to the bending section 230 around the joint to extend from the opening 110a of the insulating housing 100.

[0164] Through this configuration, the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 has a "floating" capability that can be deflected relative to the bending section 230. When the electrical connector 1 is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position and orientation of the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component (and other conductive elements 200 of the electrical connector 1) can be adjusted by deflecting the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 relative to the bending section 230, thereby compensating for the mismatch in the mating position between the electrical connector 1 and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects. The deflection of the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 is independently adjustable relative to the insulating housing 100, other conductive elements 200 and the electrical component. For example, the position and orientation of the mating section 240 of each conductive element 200 relative to the electrical component can be adjusted without changing the position and orientation of the insulating housing 100 and other conductive elements 200 relative to the electrical component. This configuration of the electrical connector 1 can effectively solve the problem of mismatching of the mating position.

[0165] The number of the plurality of first arc-shaped sub-segments 2301 of the bending segment 230 may be N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment 2302 may be N-1, where N is a positive integer greater than 1. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, N may be equal to 2. That is, the bending segment 230 includes two first arcuate sub-segments 2301 and one second arcuate sub-segment 2302. It should be understood that the present application is not limited thereto, and N may be any suitable value, such as 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.

[0166] The first segment 261 may be coupled to a first first arcuate sub-segment 2301 among the N first arcuate sub-segments 2301 of the bending segment 230. The coupling segment 240 may be coupled to an Nth first arcuate sub-segment 2301 among the N first arcuate sub-segments 2301 of the bending segment 230, and may be configured to be deflectable relative to the bending segment 230 about a top portion 2301a of the Nth first arcuate sub-segment 2301. The deflection of the coupling segment 240 relative to the bending segment 230 may include deflection toward the bending segment 230 about the top portion 2301a and deflection away from the bending segment 230 about the top portion 2301a.

[0167] like FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, the coupling section 240 includes a fifth wide side 241 and a sixth wide side 242 which are opposite to each other, and a fifth side edge 243 and a sixth side edge 244 which respectively connect the two wide sides. The fifth side edge 243 and the sixth side edge 244 are opposite to each other in the transverse direction YY. The fifth wide side 241 of the coupling section 240 is continuous with the first wide side 231 of the bending section 230, and the sixth wide side 242 of the coupling section 240 is continuous with the second wide side 232 of the bending section 230. The fifth side edge 243 of the coupling section 240 is continuous with the first side edge 233 of the bending section 230, and the sixth side edge 244 of the coupling section 240 is continuous with the second side edge 234 of the bending section 230.

[0168] In some embodiments, FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, when the coupling segment 240 is not deflected, the coupling segment 240 can extend from the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment 2301 of the bending segment 230 along the second vertical direction Z2. The coupling segment 240 is oriented along the second vertical direction Z2. This orientation can be referred to as the "first orientation" of the coupling segment 240. That is, the coupling segment 240 is oriented along the second vertical direction Z2 when it is in the first orientation. When it is in the first orientation, the fifth wide side 241 and the sixth wide side 242 of the coupling segment 240 are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction XX. The coupling segment 240 can be configured to be able to be deflected from the first orientation away from the bending segment 230 to a second orientation (not shown), wherein the coupling segment 240 is oriented along the longitudinal direction XX when it is in the second orientation. And, the coupling segment 240 can be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation. That is, the coupling section 240 can be configured to be deflected between the first orientation and the second orientation, and can be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation. When in the second orientation, the fifth wide side 241 and the sixth wide side 242 of the coupling section 240 are opposite to each other in the vertical direction ZZ. The coupling section 240 can be configured to deflect from the first orientation along the first deflection direction 31 (such as Figure 2D and Figure 2F ) to the second orientation, and from the second orientation along the second deflection direction 32 (as shown schematically by the dashed arrow in FIG. Figure 2D and Figure 2F That is, the first deflection direction 31 points from the first orientation to the second orientation, and the second deflection direction 32 points from the second orientation to the first orientation.

[0169] In some embodiments, the coupling section 240 can be configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction 31 does not exceed a predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction exceeds the predetermined threshold. The predetermined threshold can be any suitable value between 2N and 5N. For example, the predetermined threshold can be 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, etc. Through this configuration, the coupling section 240 can be easily adjusted to compensate for the coupling position error while maintaining a certain elasticity to provide vibration resistance.

[0170] In some embodiments, the coupling section 240 can be configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction 32 does not exceed a predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction exceeds the predetermined threshold. The predetermined threshold can be any suitable value between 2N and 5N. For example, the predetermined threshold can be 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, etc. Through this configuration, the coupling section 240 can be easily adjusted to compensate for the coupling position error while maintaining a certain elasticity to provide vibration resistance.

[0171] In some embodiments, when the bending segment 230 is not stretched and compressed and the coupling segment 240 is not deflected, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments 2301 may extend beyond the first plane P1 in the first vertical direction Z1, each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment 2302 does not extend beyond the second plane P2 in the second vertical direction Z2, and the coupling segment 240 may extend beyond the second plane P2 in the second vertical direction Z2. This configuration can make the bending segment 230 easier to be stretched and compressed, and make the coupling segment 240 easier to be deflected.

[0172] like FIG. 2D to FIG. 2FAs best shown, the accommodating channel 110 of the insulating housing 100 includes a first wall 110b and a second wall 110c that are opposite to each other in the vertical direction ZZ. When the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 is not stretched and compressed and the matching section 240 is not deflected, the bending section 230 is located in the accommodating channel 110, and the matching section 240 is located at the opening 110a of the insulating housing 100. The matching section 240 is exposed through the opening 110a. The outer surface of the top 2301a of the plurality of first arc-shaped sub-segments 2301 of the bending section 230 can be engaged with the first wall 110b of the accommodating channel 110, and the end 250 of the matching section 240 can be engaged with the second wall 110c of the accommodating channel 110. This configuration can limit the matching section 240 from being deflected toward the bending section 230 from the first orientation to avoid the matching section 240 being unintentionally deflected to the inside of the accommodating channel 110. In addition, this configuration can guide the movement of the bending segment 230 along the longitudinal direction XX in the accommodating channel 110 when the bending segment 230 is compressed.

[0173] like Figure 2C As best shown, the accommodating channel 110 of the insulating housing 100 further includes a third wall 110d and a fourth wall 110e that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction YY. The third wall 110d and the fourth wall 110e can each connect the first wall 110b and the second wall 110c, thereby enclosing the accommodating channel 110. When the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 is not stretched and compressed and the matching section 240 is not deflected, the bending section 230 is located in the accommodating channel 110, and the matching section 240 is located at the opening 110a of the insulating housing 100. The matching section 240 is exposed through the opening 110a. The first side edge 233 of the bending segment 230 and the fifth side edge 243 of the matching segment 240 can be engaged with the third wall 110d of the accommodating channel 110, and the second side edge 234 of the bending segment 230 and the sixth side edge 244 of the matching segment 240 can be engaged with the fourth wall 110e of the accommodating channel 110. This configuration can guide the movement of the bending segment 230 in the accommodating channel 110 along the longitudinal direction XX when the bending segment 230 is compressed.

[0174] The mating section 240 of the conductive element 200 can be configured to establish an electrical connection with a corresponding electrical connection structure of an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar. Specifically, the mating section 240 can be configured to establish a separable electrical contact with the electrical connection structure of a mating electrical component, or be configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical connection structure of a mating electrical component. "Separable electrical contact" means that the mating section 240 utilizes elastic deformation force to maintain electrical contact with the electrical connection structure of a mating electrical component to achieve a separable electrical connection, rather than being fixed to the electrical connection structure to maintain and achieve the electrical connection. "Fixed connection" means that the mating section 240 is fixed to the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component to maintain and achieve the electrical connection, and it is necessary to use auxiliary tools or destructive means to disconnect the mating section 240 from the electrical connection structure.

[0175] The mating section 240 may include a mating structure disposed at the wide side. When the mating section 240 is not deflected, that is, when the mating section 240 is in the aforementioned first orientation, the mating structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction XX to establish an electrical connection with an electrical connection structure of a mating electrical component along the longitudinal direction XX. In addition, the orientation of the mating structure may change with the deflection of the mating section 240. For example, when the mating section 240 is deflected to the aforementioned second orientation, the mating structure is oriented along the vertical direction ZZ.

[0176] In some embodiments, the coupling structure of the coupling section 240 can be a threaded connection feature. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, the mating section 240 may include a first hole 245 extending through the mating section 240 in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut 246 attached to the mating section 240. The threaded hole 246a of the first nut 246 is aligned with the first hole 245. The mating structure of the mating section 240 may be provided by the first nut 246. In this case, the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component may be provided with a corresponding hole, for example, and the mating section 240 may be fixedly connected to the electrical connection structure by bolts. Exemplarily, Fig. 8A and Figure 8B The electronic system 1000 including the electrical connector 1, the cable 10 and the hard busbar 500 is schematically shown. Fig. 8A and Figure 8B As shown, each of the four hard busbars 500 can be connected to a corresponding one of the four conductive terminals 200 of the electrical connector 1 by a bolt 600. The mating section 240 of the conductive element 200 can be fixedly connected to the hard busbar 500, so that the conductive element 200 connects the cable 10 to the hard busbar 500. For example, the first nut 246 can be a locking nut.

[0177] When the coupling segment 240 is not deflected, that is, when the coupling segment 240 is in the aforementioned first orientation, the threaded hole 246a of the first nut 246 and the first hole 245 are oriented along the longitudinal direction XX. The orientation of the threaded hole 246a and the first hole 245 can change with the deflection of the coupling segment 240. For example, when the coupling segment 240 is deflected to the aforementioned second orientation, the threaded hole 246a and the first hole 245 are oriented along the vertical direction ZZ.

[0178] Attaching the first nut 246 to the mating section 240 to provide a mating structure can provide a reliable electrical connection. In addition, this configuration can facilitate connecting the mating section 240 to the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component and disconnecting the mating section 240 from the electrical connection structure. In addition, this configuration can reduce the manufacturing cost of the conductive element 200.

[0179] It should be understood that any suitable fixed connection features, such as snap features, can be provided to the mating section 240 to fix the mating section 240 to the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component. Alternatively, the mating section 240 can be configured to be welded, pressed or riveted to the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component.

[0180] In other embodiments, any suitable electrical contact features may be provided for the mating segment 240 to facilitate the establishment of separable electrical contact between the mating segment 240 and the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component. The position of the mating segment 240 relative to the electrical connection structure of the mating electrical component may be adjusted by stretching or compressing the bending segment 230 and / or deflecting the mating segment 240, thereby adjusting the contact force between the mating segment 240 and the electrical connection structure.

[0181] The first end 210 of the conductive element 200 may be disposed in the insulating housing 100 and configured to establish an electrical connection with the cable 10. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, the first end 210 includes a seventh wide side 211 and an eighth wide side 212 opposite to each other, and a seventh side edge 213 and an eighth side edge 214 respectively connecting the two wide sides. Exemplarily, the first end 210 can extend straightly along the longitudinal direction XX. It should be understood that the present application is not limited thereto. The seventh wide side 211 of the first end 210 can be continuous with the third wide side 261a of the first section 261, and the eighth wide side 212 of the first end 210 can be continuous with the fourth wide side 261b of the first section 261. The seventh side edge 213 of the first end 210 can be continuous with the third side edge 261c of the first section 261, and the eighth side edge 214 of the first end 210 can be continuous with the fourth side edge 261d of the first section 261. The wide side of the first end 210 can also be referred to as a "surface", and the side edge can also be referred to as a "narrow side".

[0182] The first end portion 210 may include at least one second hole 210a. Each second hole 210a may extend through the first end portion 210 in a direction perpendicular to the wide side of the first end portion 210. Figure 4A and Figure 4B As best shown, the second hole 210a extends along the vertical direction ZZ. It should be understood that the present application is not limited thereto.

[0183] Please refer back to Figure 1C , the insulating housing 100 may include a first (middle) housing member 111 , a second (upper) housing member 120 and a third (lower) housing member 130 . Fig. 6A is a perspective view of the first housing member 111, showing the top side of the first housing member 111, and Figure 6B yes Fig. 6A FIG. 1 is another perspective view of the first housing component 111 , which shows the bottom side of the first housing component 111 . Fig. 7A is a perspective view of the second housing member 120 showing the top side of the second housing member 120, and Figure 7B is another perspective view of the second housing member 120 , showing the bottom side of the second housing member 120 .

[0184] like Fig. 6A and Figure 6B As shown, the first housing member 111 may include a first support surface 111a and a second support surface 111b opposite to each other in the vertical direction ZZ. The first support surface 111a may be configured to support the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A, and the second support surface 111b may be configured to support the conductive elements 200 in the bottom row 200B.

[0185] The following describes the manner in which the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A are arranged in the insulating housing 100 and the manner in which the conductive elements 200 are connected to the corresponding cables 10 in conjunction with the configuration of the electrical connector 1 at the first support surface 111 a .

[0186] like Figure 1C , Figure 2D and FIG. 6A to FIG. 6BAs shown, the first housing member 111 may include at least one recess 112 recessed into the first housing member 111 from the first support surface 111a. Exemplarily, the recess 112 may be a through hole extending through the first housing member 111 in the vertical direction ZZ. It should be understood that the specific structure of the recess 112 is not limited thereto, and the recess 112 may also be a blind hole. The first housing member 111 may also include at least one second nut 113. Each second nut 113 is disposed in a corresponding recess 112. That is, the second nut 113 is embedded in the recess 112. The threaded hole of the second nut 113 may be oriented along the vertical direction ZZ. The second nut 113 may include an engagement feature on the outer surface for engaging with the inner wall of the recess 112, thereby firmly fixing the second nut 113 in the recess 112. It should be understood that the second nut 113 may also be fixed in the recess 112 by any other suitable means.

[0187] like Figure 2D As best shown, the first ends 210 of the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A may be disposed on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111. Each second hole 210a of the first end 210 is aligned with a corresponding one of the at least one recess 112 of the first housing member 111 and a threaded hole of a second nut 113 disposed therein.

[0188] like Figure 1C and Figure 2D As shown, the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 may include at least one third hole 10c. The connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 may be configured in such a manner that when the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 is disposed on the first supporting surface 111a of the first shell member 111, the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 may be disposed on the first end 210 of the conductive element 200, and each third hole 10c of the connecting terminal 10b may be aligned with a corresponding second hole 210a of the first end 210. In this way, each third hole 10c of the connecting terminal 10b may be aligned with a corresponding second hole 210a of the first end 210, a corresponding recess 112 of the first shell member 111, and a threaded hole of a second nut 113 disposed therein (e.g., aligned in the vertical direction ZZ as shown in the figure). This configuration makes it possible to fix the first end 210 of the conductive element 200, the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10, and the first shell member 111 together using a bolt 300. That is, as Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 2DAs best shown, the bolt 300 extends from one side of the connecting terminal 10b through the third hole 10c, the second hole 210a into the recess 112, and is fastened to the second nut 113 provided in the recess 112 to fix the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 and the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 on the first supporting surface 111a of the first shell member 111, thereby connecting the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 and the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 together. Figure 3A and Figure 3B is with Figure 1A A similar perspective view, but with the first housing member 111 removed to show the top row 200A of conductive elements 200 connected to the cable 10 .

[0189] The first washer 301 and the second washer 302 may be disposed between the head of the bolt 300 and the connection terminal 10b of the cable 10. The first washer 301 may be a flat washer, and the second washer 302 may be a stop washer. By this configuration, the connection reliability can be improved. In some embodiments, the first washer 301 may be insulated. It should be understood that the present application is not limited thereto.

[0190] The aforementioned configuration of the first end portion 210 of the conductive element 200 and the first housing member 111 of the electrical connector 1 enables quick and reliable connection of the connection terminal 10 b of the cable 10 to the electrical connector 1 .

[0191] In some embodiments, FIG. 4A to FIG. 4B As shown, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 may include a first joint portion 215 extending outward from each of the seventh side edge 213 and the eighth side edge 214. Exemplarily, the first joint portion 215 may extend from the side edge of the first end 210 along the lateral direction YY. Fig. 6A As shown, the first housing member 111 may include a second engaging portion 114 extending outwardly from the first supporting surface 111a. The second engaging portion 114 may extend from the first supporting surface 111a along the vertical direction ZZ. Figure 2C As best shown, when the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 is disposed on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111, the first engagement portion 215 of the first end 210 can engage with the second engagement portion 114 of the first housing member 111 to limit the movement of the first end 210 along a direction parallel to the first support surface 111a (i.e., any direction perpendicular to the vertical direction ZZ). This configuration enables the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 to be accurately positioned on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111. In some examples, this configuration can maintain the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111.

[0192] It should be understood that the structure of the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 is not limited to the structure shown in the figure. The first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can be configured to be connected to the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 in any suitable manner, for example, by crimping, riveting, welding, etc. In addition, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can be configured to be fixed in the insulating housing 100 in any suitable manner. In other embodiments, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can extend outside the insulating housing 100 for connection with the cable 10 (for example, the connecting terminal 10b). It should be understood that the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 is not limited to being connected to the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10. The first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can be configured to be directly connected to the conductor 10d at the end 10a of the cable 10. For example, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can be configured to have a crimping structure.

[0193] It should also be understood that the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 is not limited to being connected to the cable 10. The first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can be configured to establish an electrical connection with any other suitable conductive structure, such as a pad or pin on a circuit board, a bus bar, a conductive element of another electrical connector, etc.

[0194] The second housing member 120 of the insulating housing 100 may be configured to be attached to the first housing member 111. In this way, the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A are accommodated in the space enclosed by the first housing member 111 and the second housing member 120. Specifically, the second housing member 120 may be attached to the first housing member 111 on one side of the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111. Fig. 6A As best shown, the first housing member 111 may include a plurality of snaps 115. The plurality of snaps 115 may be disposed on opposite sides of the first housing member 111 in the transverse direction YY. Fig. 7A As best shown, the second housing member 120 may include a plurality of snap receiving portions 121. The plurality of snap receiving portions 121 may be disposed at opposite sides of the second housing member 120 in the lateral direction YY. When the second housing member 120 is mounted to the first housing member 111, each of the plurality of snaps 115 of the first housing member 111 may snap into a corresponding one of the plurality of snap receiving portions 121 of the second housing member 120, thereby securing the second housing member 120 in place relative to the first housing member 111. It should be understood that the attachment feature between the first housing member 111 and the second housing member 120 is not limited thereto, but may have any suitable form.

[0195] The first housing member 111 and the second housing member 120 may together define an accommodation channel 110 for accommodating the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A. In addition, the first housing member 111 and the second housing member 120 may together define a partition wall (e.g., Figure 2C Such partition walls separate adjacent conductive elements 200 from each other in the lateral direction YY.

[0196] In addition, if Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the first housing member 111 and the second housing member 120 may together define an accommodation channel 135 for accommodating the end portion 10 a of the cable 10 .

[0197] In some embodiments, Figure 2B , Figure 2D , Fig. 7A and Figure 7B As shown, the second housing member 120 may include at least one fourth hole 120a. Each fourth hole 120a may extend through the second housing member 120 in the vertical direction ZZ. Each fourth hole 120a may be configured to align with a corresponding recess 112 of the first housing member 111 and a threaded hole of a second nut 113 disposed therein when the second housing member 120 is attached to the first housing member 111, so that the aforementioned bolt 300 can be installed and / or adjusted via the fourth hole 120a from the outside of the second housing member 120. In addition to being used as an installation and / or adjustment window, the fourth hole 120a of the second housing member 120 may also be used as an inspection window for inspecting the connection between the cable 10 and the electrical connector 1.

[0198] In some embodiments, the conductive element 200 may be connected to the cable 10 before the second housing member 120 is attached to the first housing member 111. Specifically, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 may be disposed on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111, and the connection terminal 10b of the cable 10 may be disposed on the first end 210 of the conductive element 200. Subsequently, the bolt 300 may extend from one side of the connection terminal 10b through the third hole 10c, the second hole 210a into the recess 112, and be fastened to the second nut 113 disposed in the recess 112 to fix the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 and the connection terminal 10b of the cable 10 on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111 (as shown in FIG. 1 ). Figure 3A and Figure 3B120a). Subsequently, the second housing member 120 may be attached to the first housing member 111. In this case, the bolt 300 can be adjusted from the outside of the second housing member 120 via the fourth hole 120a to loosen or tighten the bolt 300. For example, the bolt 300 may be released from the outside of the second housing member 120 via the fourth hole 120a, and the bolt 300 may be removed via the fourth hole 120a. Subsequently, the end 10a of the cable 10 and the connection terminal 10b may be withdrawn from the insulating housing 100 together via the accommodating passage 135.

[0199] In other partial embodiments, the conductive element 200 can be connected to the cable 10 after the second shell member 120 is attached to the first shell member 111. Specifically, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 can be first arranged on the first support surface 111a of the first shell member 111. For example, the first engaging portion 215 of the first end 210 and the second engaging portion 114 of the first shell member 111 can be engaged with each other to limit the movement of the first end 210 in a direction parallel to the first support surface 111a. Subsequently, the second shell member 120 can be attached to the first shell member 111, and the second shell member 120 can be pressed against the first end 210 and / or the middle portion 260 of the conductive element 200 to limit the movement of the first end 210 in a direction perpendicular to the first support surface 111a. In this way, the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 is kept fixed. Subsequently, the end 10a of the cable 10 can be inserted into the insulating housing 100 via the accommodating channel 135 from the outside of the insulating housing 100, so that the connecting terminal 10b of the cable 10 is arranged on the first end 210 of the conductive element 200. Subsequently, the bolt 300 can be inserted from the outside of the second housing member 120 via the fourth hole 120a, and the bolt 300 is tightened in place. In this way, the cable 10 can be connected to the electrical connector 1. In addition, the cable 10 can be released from the electrical connector 1 by reversing the order.

[0200] It should be understood that in some examples, in addition to limiting the movement of the first end 210 in a direction parallel to the first support surface 111a, the engagement between the first engagement portion 215 and the second engagement portion 114 can also limit the movement of the first end 210 away from the first support surface 111a in a direction perpendicular to the first support surface 111a. In other words, the first end 210 can be held on the first support surface 111a of the first housing member 111 only by the engagement between the first engagement portion 215 and the second engagement portion 114.

[0201] like Figure 1C and Figure 2AAs shown, the electrical connector 1 may further include a first sliding cover 140. The first sliding cover 140 may be configured to be slidably mounted on the second housing member 120. The first sliding cover 140 may slide along, for example, the longitudinal direction XX to shield and expose the fourth hole 120a of the second housing member 120. In this way, the bolt connection portion in the electrical connector 1 may be protected.

[0202] The above describes the manner in which the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A are arranged in the insulating housing 100 and the manner in which the conductive elements 200 are connected to the corresponding cables 10 in conjunction with the configuration of the electrical connector 1 at the first supporting surface 111a of the first housing member 111. It should be understood that the electrical connector 1 may have a similar configuration at the second supporting surface 111b of the first housing member 111.

[0203] FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C FIG. 2 shows the structure of a conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B. FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C As shown, the structure of the conductive elements 200 in the bottom row 200B is substantially the same as the structure of the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A, except that the middle portion of the conductive elements 200 in the bottom row 200B is longer. FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C The same reference numerals are used to identify the same or similar parts of the conductive elements 200 in the bottom row 200B and the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A. For the sake of brevity, the details of these same or similar parts will not be repeated.

[0204] Figure 3C and Figure 3D is with Figure 1A A similar perspective view is shown, but with the second housing member 120 removed to show the conductive elements 200 of the bottom row 200B connected to the cable 10. The conductive elements 200 in the bottom row 200B are connected to the cable 10 in the same manner as the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A are connected to the cable 10. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated.

[0205] like Figure 2A and Figure 2BAs best shown, one conductive element 200 in the top row 200A and a corresponding one conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B are separated from each other by a wall (i.e., the first wall 110b) of the first housing member 111 of the insulating housing 100 extending along the longitudinal direction XX, and are mirror images of each other about the wall, so that the bending section 230 of the one conductive element 200 in the top row 200A and the bending section 230 of the corresponding one conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B can be oriented along the same direction, and so that the mating section 240 of the one conductive element 200 in the top row 200A and the mating section 240 of the corresponding one conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B are oriented in opposite directions to each other. Specifically, the bending section 230 of the one conductive element 200 in the top row 200A and the bending section 230 of the corresponding one conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B are both oriented along the longitudinal direction XX. The mating section 240 of a conductive element 200 in the top row 200A is oriented along the second vertical direction Z2, while the mating section 240 of a corresponding conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B is oriented along the first vertical direction Z1. It should be understood that the arrangement of the conductive elements 200 of the electrical connector 1 is not limited thereto.

[0206] like Figure 2A and Figure 2B As best shown, the recess 112 of the first housing member 111 corresponding to the second hole 210a of the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 in the top row 200A and the recess 112 of the second hole 210a corresponding to the first end 210 of the conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B can be offset relative to each other in the vertical direction. In this way, the second nut 113 of the first housing member 111 for fixing the conductive element 200 in the top row 200A and the second nut 113 for fixing the conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B can be offset relative to each other in the vertical direction. This configuration can facilitate the compact arrangement of the conductive element 200 in the insulating housing 100, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the electrical connector 1.

[0207] like Figure 1C and Figure 2B As shown, the structure of the third housing member 130 may be substantially the same as that of the second housing member 120. In addition, the third housing member 130 may be attached to the first housing member 111 in a similar manner to the second housing member 120. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, the details of the third housing member 130 will not be repeated.

[0208] In addition, if Figure 1CAs best shown, the third housing member 130 may include a retaining portion 130a configured to press against the middle portion 260 of the conductive element 200 when the third housing member 130 is attached to the first housing member 111. With this configuration, the middle portion 260 of the conductive element 200 can be retained between the first housing member 111 and the third housing member 130. For example, this can prevent the longer middle portion 260 of the conductive element 200 of the bottom row 200B from undesirably warping when the bend section 230 is compressed. Although not shown, it should be understood that in other embodiments, the second housing member 120 may also have a similar retaining portion.

[0209] like Figure 1C As shown, the electrical connector 1 may further include a second sliding cover 150. The structure and function of the second sliding cover 150 are the same as those of the first sliding cover 140. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated.

[0210] 9A to 9D An example of an assembly comprising an electrical connector 1 and a cable 10 is shown. Fig. 9A is a side view of an example of the assembly, which shows that the cable 10 is connected to the conductive element 200 of the electrical connector 1 in the manner described above, and the conductive element 200 is substantially in an initial state without being stretched, compressed, and deflected. Fig. 9B is with Fig. 9A A similar side view is shown, which shows the conductive elements 200 of the top row 200A and the bottom row 200B in a state of being deflected out of the insulating housing 100. Fig. 9B As shown, the mating segments 240 of the conductive elements 200 of the top row 200A and the bottom row 200B can be deflected relative to the bending segments 230 thereof to extend out of the insulating housing 100 . Fig. 9C yes Fig. 9B , but the third housing member 130 is removed to show the conductive elements 200 of the bottom row 200B and the connected cables 10 , and to show the conductive elements 200 of the bottom row 200B in a state of being deflected out of the insulating housing 100 . Fig.9D is with Fig. 9A A similar side view, but with the third housing member 130 removed, shows the bottom row 200B of conductive elements 200 and the connected cables 10, wherein the conductive elements 200 are in a stretched and deflected state. Fig. 9C and Fig.9D As shown, due to the above configuration of the conductive elements 200, the position and / or orientation of the mating segment 240 of one conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B is adjustable relative to the position and / or orientation of the mating segment 240 of another conductive element 200 in the bottom row 200B. It should be understood that the same is true for the conductive elements 200 in the top row 200A.

[0211] The present application also proposes methods for assembling the electrical connector 1 and for connecting the cable 10 to the electrical connector 1. These methods have been incorporated into the above detailed description of the configuration of the electrical connector 1. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, these details will not be repeated.

[0212] The present application also proposes a method for solving the mismatch of the mating position using the electrical connector 1. Specifically, the mating section 240 of the electrical connector 1 has the ability to "float". When the electrical connector 1 is connected to an electrical component such as an interface of a panel or a hard busbar, the position of the mating section 240 relative to the corresponding electrical connection structure of the electrical component can be adjusted by (i) stretching and compressing the bending section 230 along the longitudinal direction XX and / or (ii) deflecting the mating section 240 relative to the bending section 230, thereby compensating for the mismatch of the mating position between the electrical connector 1 and the electrical component caused by design and / or manufacturing and / or installation defects.

[0213] Although the conductive element 200 is described above as being used as a power conductor. Alternatively, the conductive element 200 can be used as a low-speed signal conductor. Some of the low-speed signal conductors and / or the power conductors can also be designated as grounded to provide a reference for signals carried on the signal conductors or to provide a return path for these signals. It should be understood that the ground conductor does not need to be connected to the earth, but can carry a reference potential, which can include earth ground, a DC voltage, or other suitable reference potential.

[0214] Although it is described above that the middle portion 260 of the conductive element 200 is straight so that the first end portion 210 and the second end portion 220 are oriented opposite to each other along the longitudinal direction XX, it should be understood that the middle portion 260 of the conductive element 200 can be bent to have any suitable angle. In this case, the orientation of the first end portion 210 and the second end portion 220 relative to each other can be changed accordingly.

[0215] Although it is described above that the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 is configured to be stretched and compressed, it should be understood that the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 may be configured to be only stretched or only compressed.

[0216] Although it is described above that the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 is bent to extend in a continuous S-shape along the longitudinal direction XX, it should be understood that the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 can be bent into any other suitable shape so that the bending section 230 can be stretched and compressed along the longitudinal direction XX. For example, the bending section 230 of the conductive element 200 can be bent to extend in a single U-shape or a single S-shape along the longitudinal direction XX.

[0217] Although the electrical connector 1 is described above as being configured as a cable connector, it should be understood that the various aspects of the present disclosure are not limited in this regard, because any inventive concept, whether alone or in combination with one or more other inventive concepts, can be used for other types of electrical connectors, such as card edge connectors, backplane connectors, right-angle connectors, stacking connectors, mezzanine connectors, I / O connectors, chip sockets, etc. In addition, the electrical connector 1 is not limited to being used for transmitting power, and it can also be a hybrid connector.

[0218] Having thus described several embodiments, it will be appreciated that various alterations, modifications, and improvements will readily occur to those skilled in the art.

[0219] It should be understood that the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth", "sixth", "seventh" and "eighth" are only used to distinguish one orientation, element, component or part from another orientation, element, component or part, but these orientations, elements, components and parts should not be limited by such terms.

[0220] The present application has been described in detail above in conjunction with specific embodiments. Obviously, the above description and the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings should be understood as exemplary and do not constitute a limitation to the present application. For those skilled in the art, various modifications or changes can be made to the present application without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications or changes do not depart from the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized in that: The electrical connector comprises: an insulating housing; and A conductive element is disposed in the insulating housing and comprises: a first end portion fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing; and A second end portion opposite to the first end portion is exposed at the opening of the insulating housing and is configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing so as to extend from the opening.

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second end portion includes a bending section and a matching section extending from the bending section and defining a terminal end of the second end portion, wherein the bending section is bent to be stretched and compressed along a longitudinal direction so that the matching section can move relative to the insulating housing along the longitudinal direction.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 2, wherein: The bending section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the bending section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the bending section is in a continuous S shape when viewed from the transverse direction.

4. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bent segment includes a plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and at least one second arcuate sub-segment, each first arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction, and each second arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction, the first vertical direction and the second vertical direction are opposite to each other and are each oriented parallel to a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; as well as Every two adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments are connected by a second arc-shaped sub-segment, and the adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments and the second arc-shaped sub-segments together form an S-shape.

5. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conductive element further includes a middle portion extending between the first end portion and the bent segment of the second end portion, the middle portion including a first segment extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, a first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first segment; The first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and respectively connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, and the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; as well as When the bending segment is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

6. The electrical connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first segment defines a mid-plane intermediate and parallel to the first and second planes; as well as When the bending segment is not stretched and compressed, the midplane is tangent to the outer surface of the top of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment.

7. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The bending section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the tensile force experienced along the longitudinal direction does not exceed a first predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the tensile force experienced along the longitudinal direction exceeds the first predetermined threshold, wherein the first predetermined threshold is between 5N and 15N; and / or The bending section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the compressive force experienced along the longitudinal direction does not exceed a second predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the compressive force experienced along the longitudinal direction exceeds the second predetermined threshold, wherein the second predetermined threshold is between 5N and 15N; and / or The insulating housing comprises a receiving channel configured to receive the bending section and the matching section, the receiving channel defining the opening of the insulating housing, the bending section being located in the receiving channel and the matching section being located at the opening when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section being configured to be stretched along the longitudinal direction so that the matching section moves outwardly relative to the opening by 0 to 5 mm along the longitudinal direction; and / or The insulating housing comprises a receiving channel configured to receive the bending section and the matching section, the receiving channel defining the opening of the insulating housing, the bending section being located in the receiving channel when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, and the matching section being located at the opening, the bending section being configured to be compressed along the longitudinal direction so that the matching section moves inwardly relative to the opening by 0 to 5 mm along the longitudinal direction; and / or The insulating shell includes a receiving channel configured to receive the bending section and the matching section, the receiving channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section is located in the receiving channel, and the matching section is located at the opening, when the bending section is stretched along the longitudinal direction, the stretching of the bending section along the longitudinal direction and the outward movement of the matching section along the longitudinal direction are not restricted by the wall of the receiving channel; and / or The insulating shell includes an accommodating channel configured to accommodate the bending section and the matching section, the accommodating channel defines the opening of the insulating shell, when the bending section is not stretched and compressed, the bending section is located in the accommodating channel, and the matching section is located at the opening, when the bending section is compressed along the longitudinal direction, the compression of the bending section along the longitudinal direction and the inward movement of the matching section along the longitudinal direction are not restricted by the wall of the accommodating channel.

8. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: The bent section is constructed from a plurality of metal sheets stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

9. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: The number of the plurality of first arc-shaped sub-segments is N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment is N-1, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1; and The coupling segment is connected to the Nth first arcuate sub-segment among the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and is configured to be deflectable relative to the bending segment around the top of the Nth first arcuate sub-segment.

10. The electrical connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the coupling segment is not deflected, the coupling segment extends from the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment along the second vertical direction; as well as The mating segment is configured to be deflected from a first orientation away from the bending segment to a second orientation, and to be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the mating segment being oriented along the second vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

11. The electrical connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The coupling section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction from the first orientation toward the second orientation does not exceed a third predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction exceeds the third predetermined threshold, wherein the third predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N; and / or The coupling section is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction from the second orientation toward the first orientation does not exceed a fourth predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction exceeds the fourth predetermined threshold, and the fourth predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N.

12. The electrical connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The conductive element further includes a middle portion extending between the first end portion and the bent segment of the second end portion, the middle portion including a first segment extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, a first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first segment; The first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and respectively connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, and the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; as well as When the bending section is not stretched and compressed and the matching section is not deflected, each of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, each of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction, and the matching section extends beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

13. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The insulating housing comprises a receiving channel configured to receive the bending section and the matching section, the receiving channel defines the opening of the insulating housing, and the receiving channel comprises two walls opposite to each other in the vertical direction; as well as When the bending section is not stretched and compressed and the matching section is not deflected, the bending section is located in the accommodating channel and the matching section is located at the opening, the outer surfaces of the tops of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments of the bending section are engaged with one of the two walls, and the end is engaged with the other of the two walls.

14. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The mating section is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure; or The mating section is configured to establish a separable electrical contact with an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

15. The electrical connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The matching section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a matching structure arranged at the wide sides, wherein the two side edges are opposite to each other in the transverse direction; as well as When the mating section is not deflected, the two broad sides are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the mating structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction for establishing an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure along the longitudinal direction.

16. The electrical connector according to claim 15, characterized in that: The coupling section further comprises a first hole extending through the coupling section in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut attached to the coupling section, the threaded hole of the first nut being aligned with the first hole, the coupling structure being provided by the first nut; as well as When the coupling segment is not deflected, the threaded hole of the first nut and the first hole are oriented along the longitudinal direction.

17. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and 10 to 12, characterized in that: The first end portion is disposed in the insulating housing and is configured to establish an electrical connection with a cable, the first end portion comprising at least one second hole; The cable comprises a connection terminal, and the connection terminal comprises at least one third hole; The insulating housing includes a first housing member including a support surface, at least one recess recessed from the support surface into the first housing member, and at least one second nut, each of the at least one second nut being fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one recess; and The first end portion is disposed on the support surface, and each second hole is aligned with a corresponding recess and a second nut disposed therein, so that when the connecting terminal is disposed on the first end portion and each third hole is aligned with a corresponding second hole, the first end portion of the conductive element, the connecting terminal of the cable and the first shell member can be fixed together using a bolt.

18. The electrical connector according to claim 17, characterized in that: The first end portion includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a first engaging portion extending outward from each of the two side edges, and each of the second holes extends through the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; The first housing member includes a second engagement portion extending outwardly from the support surface; as well as The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are configured to engage with each other when the first end portion is disposed on the support surface to restrict movement of the first end portion in a direction parallel to the support surface.

19. The electrical connector according to claim 17, characterized in that: The insulating housing further comprises a second housing member configured to be attached to the first housing member, the second housing member comprising at least one fourth hole, each fourth hole being configured to align with a corresponding one of the recesses of the first housing member and a second nut disposed therein when the second housing member is attached to the first housing member, so as to enable the bolt to be installed and / or adjusted from the outside of the second housing member via the fourth hole; and / or The supporting surface of the first shell component is a first supporting surface, and the at least one recess is at least one first recess, the first shell component also includes a second supporting surface opposite to the first supporting surface, at least one second recess recessed from the second supporting surface into the first shell component, and at least one third nut, the at least one second recess is offset relative to the at least one first recess, and each of the at least one third nut is fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one second recess, the conductive element is a first conductive element, and the electrical connector also includes a second conductive element, the second conductive element includes a first end having at least one second hole, the first end of the second conductive element is arranged on the second supporting surface, so that each of the second holes is aligned with a corresponding second recess and the third nut arranged therein.

20. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and 10 to 12, characterized in that: The conductive element comprises two wide sides opposite to each other and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and the conductive element is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; and / or The conductive element is configured to transmit power between a cable and an electrical component, the first end is configured to be connected to the cable, the second end is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection mechanism of the electrical component, and the insulating housing includes an attachment structure configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical component.

21. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 2 to 6 and 10 to 12, characterized in that: The conductive element is a first conductive element, and the electrical connector further comprises a second conductive element, the second conductive element comprising a second end portion having a bending section and a mating section; and The second end of the first conductive element and the second end of the second conductive element are separated from each other by a wall of the insulating shell extending along the longitudinal direction, and are mirrored to each other with respect to the wall, so that the bending section of the first conductive element and the bending section of the second conductive element are oriented in the same direction, and the mating section of the first conductive element and the mating section of the second conductive element are oriented in opposite directions to each other.

22. An electrical connector, characterized in that: The electrical connector comprises: an insulating housing; and A conductive element is disposed in the insulating housing and comprises: The first section; and A second segment extends from the first segment and defines a terminal end of the conductive element, the second segment being configured to be deflectable relative to the first segment about a junction between the first segment and the second segment.

23. The electrical connector according to claim 22, characterized in that: The first section extends along a longitudinal direction, and the second section extends from the first section along a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; as well as The second segment is configured to be deflectable from a first orientation away from the first segment to a second orientation, and to be deflectable to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the second segment being oriented along the vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

24. The electrical connector according to claim 23, characterized in that: The second segment is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along a first deflection direction from the first orientation toward the second orientation does not exceed a first predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the first deflection direction exceeds the first predetermined threshold, and the first predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N; and / or The second segment is configured to undergo elastic deformation when the deflection force received along a second deflection direction from the second orientation toward the first orientation does not exceed a second predetermined threshold, and to undergo plastic deformation when the deflection force received along the second deflection direction exceeds the second predetermined threshold, and the second predetermined threshold is between 2N and 5N.

25. The electrical connector according to claim 23, characterized in that: The second section is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure; or The second section is configured to establish a separable electrical contact with an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

26. The electrical connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: The second section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges each connecting the two wide sides, and a matching structure provided at the wide sides, the two side edges being opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the vertical direction; as well as When the second section is not deflected, the two broad sides are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the mating structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction for establishing an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure along the longitudinal direction.

27. The electrical connector according to claim 26, characterized in that: The second section further comprises a first hole extending through the second section in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut attached to the second section, the threaded hole of the first nut being aligned with the first hole, the mating structure being provided by the first nut; as well as When the second section is not deflected, the threaded hole of the first nut and the first hole are oriented along the longitudinal direction.

28. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 22 to 27, characterized in that: The conductive element comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is disposed in the insulating housing and is configured to establish an electrical connection with a cable, the second end comprises the first section and the second section, and the first end comprises at least one second hole; The cable comprises a connection terminal, and the connection terminal comprises at least one third hole; The insulating housing includes a first housing member including a support surface, at least one recess recessed from the support surface into the first housing member, and at least one second nut, each of the at least one second nut being fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one recess; and The first end portion is disposed on the support surface, and each second hole is aligned with a corresponding recess and a second nut disposed therein, so that when the connecting terminal is disposed on the first end portion and each third hole is aligned with a corresponding second hole, the first end portion of the conductive element, the connecting terminal of the cable and the first shell member can be fixed together using a bolt.

29. The electrical connector according to claim 28, characterized in that: The first end portion includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a first engaging portion extending outward from each of the two side edges, and each of the second holes extends through the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; The first housing member includes a second engagement portion extending outwardly from the support surface; as well as The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are configured to engage with each other when the first end portion is disposed on the support surface to restrict movement of the first end portion in a direction parallel to the support surface.

30. The electrical connector according to claim 28, characterized in that: The insulating housing also includes a second housing member configured to be attached to the first housing member, the second housing member including at least one fourth hole, each fourth hole being configured to align with a corresponding recess of the first housing member and a second nut disposed therein when the second housing member is attached to the first housing member, so as to enable the bolt to be installed and / or adjusted via the fourth hole from the outside of the second housing member.

31. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 22 to 27, characterized in that: The second section is exposed at the opening of the insulating housing and is configured to be deflectable relative to the first section about the joint to extend from the opening; and / or The conductive element includes two wide sides opposite to each other and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

32. The electrical connector according to claim 28, characterized in that: The conductive element is configured to transmit power between a cable and an electrical component, the first end is configured to be connected to the cable, the second end is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection mechanism of the electrical component, and the insulating housing includes an attachment structure configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical component.

33. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 22 to 27, characterized in that: The first section is bent to be stretched and compressed along a longitudinal direction so that the second section can move along the longitudinal direction.

34. The electrical connector according to claim 33, characterized in that: The first section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the first section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. When viewed from the transverse direction, the first section is in a continuous S shape.

35. The electrical connector according to claim 34, characterized in that: The first section includes a plurality of arcuate sub-segments, and each two adjacent arcuate sub-segments of the plurality of arcuate sub-segments are convexly bent in opposite directions along a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, and together form an S-shape; as well as The second segment extends from an arcuate subsegment located at an end of the first segment among the plurality of arcuate subsegments, and is configured to be deflectable relative to the first segment around a top of the arcuate subsegment.

36. A busbar for an electrical connector, characterized in that: The busbar comprises: a first end portion configured to be fixedly disposed relative to an insulating housing of the electrical connector; and A second end portion, the second end portion is opposite to the first end portion and includes a bending section and a matching section extending from the bending section and defining a terminal end of the second end portion, the bending section being bent so as to be able to be stretched and compressed along a longitudinal direction so that the matching section can move relative to the first end portion along the longitudinal direction.

37. The busbar according to claim 36, characterized in that: The bending section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the bending section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the bending section is in a continuous S shape when viewed from the transverse direction.

38. The busbar according to claim 37, characterized in that: The bent segment includes a plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and at least one second arcuate sub-segment, each first arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction, and each second arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction, the first vertical direction and the second vertical direction are opposite to each other and are each oriented parallel to a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; as well as Every two adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments are connected by a second arc-shaped sub-segment, and the adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments and the second arc-shaped sub-segments together form an S-shape.

39. The busbar according to claim 38, characterized in that: The busbar further includes a middle portion extending between the first end portion and the bent portion of the second end portion, the middle portion including a first segment extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, and a first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments is connected to the first segment; The first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and respectively connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, and the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; as well as When the bending segment is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

40. The busbar according to any one of claims 37 to 39, characterized in that: The bent section is constructed from a plurality of metal sheets stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

41. The busbar according to claim 38 or 39, characterized in that: The number of the plurality of first arc-shaped sub-segments is N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment is N-1, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1; and The coupling segment is connected to the Nth first arcuate sub-segment among the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and is configured to be deflectable relative to the bending segment around the top of the Nth first arcuate sub-segment.

42. The busbar according to claim 41, characterized in that: When the coupling segment is not deflected, the coupling segment extends from the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment along the second vertical direction; as well as The mating segment is configured to be deflected from a first orientation away from the bending segment to a second orientation, and to be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the mating segment being oriented along the second vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

43. The busbar according to claim 42, characterized in that: The busbar further includes a middle portion extending between the first end portion and the bent portion of the second end portion, the middle portion including a first segment extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, and a first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments is connected to the first segment; The first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and respectively connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, and the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; as well as When the bending section is not stretched and compressed and the matching section is not deflected, each of the multiple first arc-shaped sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, each of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction, and the matching section extends beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

44. The busbar according to claim 42 or 43, characterized in that: The mating section is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure; or The mating section is configured to establish a separable electrical contact with an electrical connection structure of an electrical component to establish an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure.

45. The busbar according to claim 44, characterized in that: The matching section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a matching structure arranged at the wide sides, wherein the two side edges are opposite to each other in the transverse direction; as well as When the mating section is not deflected, the two broad sides are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the mating structure is oriented along the longitudinal direction for establishing an electrical connection with the electrical connection structure along the longitudinal direction.

46. ​​The busbar according to claim 45, characterized in that: The coupling section further comprises a first hole extending through the coupling section in a direction perpendicular to the wide side, and a first nut attached to the coupling section, the threaded hole of the first nut being aligned with the first hole, the coupling structure being provided by the first nut; as well as When the coupling segment is not deflected, the threaded hole of the first nut and the first hole are oriented along the longitudinal direction.

47. The busbar according to any one of claims 36 to 39, characterized in that: The first end portion is configured to be disposed in the insulating housing and configured to establish an electrical connection with a cable, the first end portion comprising at least one second hole; The cable comprises a connection terminal, and the connection terminal comprises at least one third hole; The insulating housing includes a first housing member including a support surface, at least one recess recessed from the support surface into the first housing member, and at least one second nut, each of the at least one second nut being fixed in a corresponding one of the at least one recess; and The first end portion is configured to be arranged on the supporting surface so that each second hole is aligned with a corresponding recess and a second nut arranged therein, so that when the connecting terminal is arranged on the first end portion and each third hole is aligned with a corresponding second hole, the first end portion of the busbar, the connecting terminal of the cable and the first shell member can be fixed together by bolts.

48. The busbar according to claim 47, characterized in that: The first end portion includes two wide sides opposite to each other, two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, and a first engaging portion extending outward from each of the two side edges, and each of the second holes extends through the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; The first housing member includes a second engagement portion extending outwardly from the support surface; as well as The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are configured to engage with each other when the first end portion is disposed on the support surface to restrict movement of the first end portion in a direction parallel to the support surface.

49. The busbar according to any one of claims 36 to 39, characterized in that: The busbar comprises two opposite wide sides and two side edges opposite to each other and each connecting the two wide sides, and the busbar is constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides; and / or The busbar is configured to transmit power between a cable and an electrical component, the first end is configured to be connected to the cable, the second end is configured to be fixedly connected to an electrical connection mechanism of the electrical component, and the insulating housing includes an attachment structure configured to be fixedly connected to the electrical component.

50. An electrical connector, characterized in that: The electrical connector comprises: an insulating housing; and a pair of conductive elements disposed in the insulating housing, each conductive element of the pair of conductive elements comprising a first end fixedly disposed relative to the insulating housing, and a second end opposite to the first end, the second end being configured to be unfixed; The second end of each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements is configured to be movable relative to the second end of the other conductive terminal in the pair of conductive elements.

51. The electrical connector according to claim 50, characterized in that For each conductive element of the pair of conductive elements, the second end is exposed at the opening of the insulating housing and is configured to be movable relative to the insulating housing to extend from the opening.

52. The electrical connector according to claim 51, characterized in that For each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements, the second end includes a bending section and a mating section extending from the bending section and defining the end of the second end, and the bending section is bent to be able to be stretched and compressed along the longitudinal direction so that the mating section can move relative to the insulating shell along the longitudinal direction.

53. The electrical connector according to claim 52, characterized in that For each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements, the bending section is bent to extend in a continuous S shape along the longitudinal direction, and the bending section includes two wide sides opposite to each other, and two side edges respectively connecting the two wide sides, the two side edges are opposite to each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the bending section is in a continuous S shape when viewed from the transverse direction.

54. The electrical connector according to claim 53, characterized in that For each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: The bent segment includes a plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and at least one second arcuate sub-segment, each first arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a first vertical direction, and each second arcuate sub-segment is convexly bent toward a second vertical direction, the first vertical direction and the second vertical direction are opposite to each other and are each oriented parallel to a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; as well as Every two adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments are connected by a second arc-shaped sub-segment, and the adjacent first arc-shaped sub-segments and the second arc-shaped sub-segments together form an S-shape.

55. The electrical connector according to claim 54, characterized in that For each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: The conductive element further includes a middle portion extending between the first end portion and the bent segment of the second end portion, the middle portion including a first segment extending straightly along the longitudinal direction, a first first arcuate sub-segment of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments being connected to the first segment; The first section includes a first wide side and a second wide side opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction and respectively connecting the first wide side and the second wide side, the first wide side extending toward the first vertical direction and on a first plane perpendicular to the first vertical direction, and the second wide side extending toward the second vertical direction and on a second plane perpendicular to the second vertical direction; as well as When the bending segment is not stretched and compressed, each of the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments extends beyond the first plane in the first vertical direction, and each of the at least one second arcuate sub-segment does not extend beyond the second plane in the second vertical direction.

56. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 53 to 55, characterized in that: For each conductive element of the pair of conductive elements, the bent section is constructed from a plurality of metal sheets stacked on top of each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

57. The electrical connector according to claim 54 or 55, characterized in that: For each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: The number of the plurality of first arc-shaped sub-segments is N, and the number of the at least one second arc-shaped sub-segment is N-1, wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1; and The coupling segment is connected to the Nth first arcuate sub-segment among the plurality of first arcuate sub-segments and is configured to be deflectable relative to the bending segment around the top of the Nth first arcuate sub-segment.

58. The electrical connector according to claim 57, characterized in that For each conductive element in the pair of conductive elements: When the coupling segment is not deflected, the coupling segment extends from the Nth first arc-shaped sub-segment along the second vertical direction; as well as The mating segment is configured to be deflected from a first orientation away from the bending segment to a second orientation, and to be deflected to an orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation, the mating segment being oriented along the second vertical direction when in the first orientation, and being oriented along the longitudinal direction when in the second orientation.

59. The electrical connector according to any one of claims 52 to 55, characterized in that: Two conductive elements of the pair of conductive elements are separated relative to each other by a wall of the insulating housing extending along the longitudinal direction and are mirror images of each other with respect to the wall so that the bent sections of the two conductive elements are oriented in the same direction and the mating sections of the two conductive elements are oriented in opposite directions to each other; and / or The pair of conductive elements is configured to transmit power between the cable and the electrical component, one conductive element of the pair of conductive elements is configured for positive pole and the other conductive element is configured for negative pole; and / or Each of the paired conductive elements includes two opposite wide sides and two opposite side edges each connecting the two wide sides, and the conductive elements are constructed of a plurality of metal sheets stacked on each other in a direction perpendicular to the wide sides.

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