Connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector. The connector comprises an insulating shell, wherein a plurality of slots extending in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell are formed in the insulating shell; and a plurality of terminals inserted into the plurality of slots, respectively. The plurality of terminals are arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the insulating shell, and each terminal comprises a crimping part which is exposed out of the slot and is used for being crimped on a cable; the crimping parts of the plurality of terminals are arranged in a front row and a rear row, the front row of crimping parts and the rear row of crimping parts are spaced by a first preset distance in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping parts of two adjacent terminals are spaced by the first preset distance in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell. According to the utility model, the crimping parts of the two adjacent terminals are staggered front and back in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, so that the pitch between the two adjacent terminals can be reduced under the condition of ensuring an enough creepage distance, thereby reducing the size of the connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a connector generally includes a housing and a plurality of terminals. The plurality of terminals are inserted into the housing and arranged in a row in the transverse direction of the housing. The terminal has a crimping portion exposed from the housing, and the crimping portion is used to be crimped onto a cable. In the prior art, the crimping portions of the plurality of terminals are generally arranged in a row in the transverse direction of the housing, so that the spacing between the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals is equal to the pitch between the two adjacent terminals. In order to ensure that there is a sufficient creepage distance between the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals, the pitch between the two adjacent terminals must be no less than the predetermined creepage distance, which will cause the pitch between the two adjacent terminals to be too large, thereby causing the volume of the connector to be too large. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: an insulating shell, formed with a plurality of slots extending in the longitudinal direction thereof; and a plurality of terminals, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots. The plurality of terminals are arranged in a row in the transverse direction of the insulating shell, and each terminal comprises a crimping portion, which is exposed from the slot and is used for crimping onto a cable; the crimping portions of the plurality of terminals are arranged in two rows, front and rear, and the front row crimping portions and the rear row crimping portions are separated by a first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals are separated by the first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the spacing between two adjacent crimping parts in the front row of crimping parts and the spacing between two adjacent crimping parts in the rear row of crimping parts are equal to a second predetermined distance; the second predetermined distance is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, and the first predetermined distance is not less than the second predetermined distance.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second predetermined distance is equal to a difference between twice a pitch between two adjacent terminals and a width of the crimping portion in a transverse direction of the insulating housing.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second predetermined distance is equal to the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, so that the pitch between two adjacent terminals is equal to half of the sum of the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector and the width of the crimping portion in the lateral direction of the insulating shell.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the insulating shell has a front portion and a rear portion opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof, a top opening is formed on the rear portion of the insulating shell, and the crimping portions of the plurality of terminals extend upward along the height direction of the insulating shell and protrude from the top opening of the rear portion of the insulating shell.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a vertical partition wall is formed at the rear of the insulating shell to separate two adjacent terminals, and the height dimension of the vertical partition wall in the height direction of the insulating shell is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the other parts of the terminal except the crimping part are accommodated in the slot of the insulating shell.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal also includes: a main body, which is fixed in the slot of the insulating shell; and an elastic arm, which is connected to the front end of the main body and suspended in the slot, the crimping portion is connected to the rear end of the main body, and the elastic arm is used to electrically contact the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted into the slot.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the main body of the terminal is inserted into the slot of the insulating shell in an interference fit manner, so that the main body of the terminal is fixed in the slot of the insulating shell.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking spring is formed on the main body of the terminal, and the locking spring is engaged with the inner wall of the insulating shell to lock the terminal in the slot of the insulating shell.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the terminal is an integral stamping part, and the insulating shell is an integral injection-molded part.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector also includes: a cable, which is flat, including a row of conductor cores and an insulating layer wrapping the row of conductor cores, and the crimping portions of a row of terminals are respectively crimped onto the row of conductor cores of the cable to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores respectively.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping portion of the terminal extends from the insulating shell along a height direction of the insulating shell, and the conductor core of the cable extends along a longitudinal direction of the insulating shell.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the crimping portion is fork-shaped, comprising: a pair of clamping plates, spaced opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the insulating shell; and a connecting plate, connected between the bottom of the pair of clamping plates and the main body of the terminal, the pair of clamping plates being used to clamp the conductor core of the cable to be electrically connected to the conductor core of the cable.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, pointed puncture portions are respectively formed on the top of the pair of clamping plates, and the pointed puncture portions are used to puncture the insulation layer of the cable and be crimped onto the insulation layer of the cable.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the crimping portion includes a pair of L-shaped clamping portions, the L-shaped clamping portions including a clamping plate and a connecting plate vertically connected to the side of the clamping plate; the clamping plates of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions are spaced opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the insulating shell, and are used to clamp the conductor core of the cable to be electrically connected to the conductor core of the cable; the lower ends of the connecting plates of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body of the terminal.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, pointed piercing portions are respectively formed on the tops of the clamping plates of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions, and the pointed piercing portions are used to pierce the insulation layer of the cable and be crimped onto the insulation layer of the cable.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the crimping portion includes a pair of U-shaped clamping portions, the U-shaped clamping portions include a front clamping plate and a rear clamping plate spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell and a connecting plate connected between the front clamping plate and the rear clamping plate; the front clamping plates of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions are spaced apart in the transverse direction of the insulating shell and are used to clamp the conductor core of the cable; the rear clamping plates of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions are spaced apart in the transverse direction of the insulating shell and are used to clamp the conductor core of the cable; the lower ends of the connecting plates of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body of the terminal.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, pointed puncture portions are respectively formed on the top of the front clamping plate and the rear clamping plate of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions, and the pointed puncture portions are used to pierce the insulation layer of the cable and be crimped onto the insulation layer of the cable.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the crimping portion includes a pair of clamping portions and a pair of pointed piercing portions, and the pair of clamping portions and the pair of pointed piercing portions are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell; the pair of clamping portions are used to clamp the conductor core of the cable to be electrically connected to the conductor core of the cable, and the pair of pointed piercing portions are used to pierce the insulation layer of the cable and be crimped onto the insulation layer of the cable.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the clamping portion includes a clamping plate and a connecting plate vertically connected to the side of the clamping plate, the lower sides of the connecting plates of the pair of clamping portions are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body of the terminal; the lower sides of the pair of pointed piercing portions are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body of the terminal, the connecting plate and the pointed piercing portions are in the shape of a triangular plate, and a V-shaped groove is defined between the connecting plate and the pointed piercing portion located on the same side of the terminal.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, two adjacent terminals among the plurality of terminals have different lengths in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, the front ends of the two adjacent terminals are flush, and the rear ends of the two adjacent terminals are staggered by the first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, two adjacent terminals among the multiple terminals have the same length in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, the front ends of the two adjacent terminals are staggered by the first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction, and the rear ends of the two adjacent terminals are staggered by the first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two adjacent terminals among the plurality of terminals are completely identical, so that the two terminals can be used interchangeably.

[0028] According to another aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: an insulating shell, formed with a plurality of slots extending in the longitudinal direction thereof; and a plurality of terminals, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots. The plurality of terminals are arranged into upper and lower rows in the height direction of the insulating shell, and each terminal comprises a crimping portion extending from the slot for crimping onto a cable; the crimping portion of the upper row terminal and the crimping portion of the lower row terminal are staggered by a pitch in the transverse direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping portion of the upper row terminal and the crimping portion of the lower row terminal are separated by a first predetermined distance in the height direction of the insulating shell.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals in the same row of terminals are separated by a second predetermined distance in the lateral direction of the insulating shell, and the second predetermined distance is equal to twice the pitch; the first predetermined distance is not less than the second predetermined distance, and the second predetermined distance is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector also includes: a cable, which is flat, includes a row of conductor cores and an insulating layer wrapping the row of conductor cores, and the crimping portions of the multiple terminals are respectively crimped onto the row of conductor cores of the cable to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores respectively.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping portion of the terminal extends out of the insulation shell along the longitudinal direction of the insulation shell, and the conductor core of the cable extends along the height direction of the insulation shell.

[0032] According to another aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulating shell, which is formed with a plurality of slots extending along the longitudinal direction thereof; and a plurality of terminals, which are arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the insulating shell. The terminal includes: a main body, which is inserted into the slot of the insulating shell; a bending portion, which is connected to the rear end of the main body and is vertically bent relative to the main body; and a crimping portion, which is vertically connected to the bending portion and exposed from the insulating shell to the outside, for crimping onto a cable. The crimping portions of the plurality of terminals are arranged into upper and lower rows in the height direction of the insulating shell, and the upper row of crimping portions and the lower row of crimping portions are separated by a first predetermined distance in the height direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals are separated by the first predetermined distance in the height direction of the insulating shell.

[0033] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the spacing between two adjacent crimping parts in the upper row of crimping parts and the spacing between two adjacent crimping parts in the lower row of crimping parts are equal to a second predetermined distance; the second predetermined distance is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, and the first predetermined distance is not less than the second predetermined distance.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second predetermined distance is equal to a difference between twice a pitch between two adjacent terminals and a width of the crimping portion in a transverse direction of the insulating housing.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second predetermined distance is equal to the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, so that the pitch between two adjacent terminals is equal to half of the sum of the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector and the width of the crimping portion in the lateral direction of the insulating shell.

[0036] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector also includes: a cable, which is flat, includes a row of conductor cores and an insulating layer wrapping the row of conductor cores, and the crimping portions of the multiple terminals are respectively crimped onto the row of conductor cores of the cable to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores respectively.

[0037] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bending portion of the terminal extends in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, the crimping portion extends in the height direction of the insulating shell, and the conductor core of the cable extends in the height direction of the insulating shell.

[0038] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals are staggered front and back in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, so that the pitch between the two adjacent terminals can be reduced while ensuring a sufficient creepage distance, thereby reducing the size of the connector.

[0039] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic plan view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals in a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, wherein a cable is shown;

[0045] Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Figure 8A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0049] Fig.10 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0050] Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0051] Fig.12 A schematic plan view showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0052] Fig.13 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the insulating shell is not shown;

[0053] Fig.14 A perspective schematic diagram showing a row of terminals of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0054] Fig.15 A schematic plan view showing a row of terminals of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The technical solution of the utility model is further specifically described below through examples and in combination with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the implementation mode of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0056] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0057] According to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: an insulating shell, formed with a plurality of slots extending along the longitudinal direction thereof; and a plurality of terminals, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots. The plurality of terminals are arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the insulating shell, and each terminal comprises a crimping portion, which is exposed from the slot and is used for crimping onto a cable; the crimping portions of the plurality of terminals are arranged into two rows, front and rear, and the front row crimping portions and the rear row crimping portions are separated by a first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals are separated by the first predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the insulating shell.

[0058] According to another technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: an insulating shell, formed with a plurality of slots extending in the longitudinal direction thereof; and a plurality of terminals, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots. The plurality of terminals are arranged into upper and lower rows in the height direction of the insulating shell, and each terminal comprises a crimping portion extending from the slot for crimping onto a cable; the crimping portion of the upper row terminal and the crimping portion of the lower row terminal are staggered by a pitch in the transverse direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping portion of the upper row terminal and the crimping portion of the lower row terminal are separated by a first predetermined distance in the height direction of the insulating shell.

[0059] According to another technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulating shell, which is formed with a plurality of slots extending along the longitudinal direction thereof; and a plurality of terminals, which are arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the insulating shell. The terminal includes: a main body, which is inserted into the slot of the insulating shell; a bending portion, which is connected to the rear end of the main body and is vertically bent relative to the main body; and a crimping portion, which is vertically connected to the bending portion and exposed from the insulating shell to the outside, for crimping onto a cable. The crimping portions of the plurality of terminals are arranged into upper and lower rows in the height direction of the insulating shell, and the upper row of crimping portions and the lower row of crimping portions are separated by a first predetermined distance in the height direction of the insulating shell, and the crimping portions of two adjacent terminals are separated by the first predetermined distance in the height direction of the insulating shell.

[0060] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 A schematic plan view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals 2 in a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 5 The schematic perspective view shows a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, wherein a cable 3 is shown.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: an insulating shell 1 and a plurality of terminals 2. A plurality of slots 101 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1 are formed, and the plurality of slots 101 are arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1. A plurality of terminals 2 are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots 101. The plurality of terminals 2 are arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1, and each terminal 2 includes a crimping portion 22 located at its rear end, which is exposed from the slot 101 and is used for crimping onto a cable 3. The crimping portions 22 of the plurality of terminals 2 are arranged in two rows, front and rear, and the front row crimping portions 22 and the rear row crimping portions 22 are separated by a first predetermined distance D1 in the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1, and the crimping portions 22 of two adjacent terminals 2 are separated by a first predetermined distance D1 in the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the spacing between two adjacent crimping portions 22 in the front row of crimping portions 22 and the spacing between two adjacent crimping portions 22 in the rear row of crimping portions 22 are equal to the second predetermined distance D2. The second predetermined distance D2 is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, and the first predetermined distance D1 is not less than the second predetermined distance D2.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second predetermined distance D2 is equal to the difference between twice the pitch P between two adjacent terminals 2 and the width W of the crimping portion 22 in the transverse direction X of the insulating housing 1 .

[0064] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second predetermined distance D2 is equal to the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, so that the pitch P between two adjacent terminals 2 is equal to half the sum of the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector and the width W of the crimping portion 22 in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the insulating shell 1 has a front portion 11 and a rear portion 12 that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y thereof, a top opening is formed on the rear portion 12 of the insulating shell 1, and the crimping portions 22 of the plurality of terminals 2 extend upward along the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1 and protrude from the top opening of the rear portion 12 of the insulating shell 1.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a vertical partition wall 13 is formed at the rear portion 12 of the insulating shell 1 to separate two adjacent terminals 2, and the height dimension of the vertical partition wall 13 in the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1 is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the other parts of the terminal 2 except the crimping portion 22 thereof are accommodated in the slot 101 of the insulation housing 1 .

[0068] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 further includes: a main body 20 and an elastic arm 21. The main body 20 is fixed in the slot 101 of the insulating shell 1. The elastic arm 21 is connected to the front end of the main body 20 and is suspended in the slot 101. The crimping portion 22 is connected to the rear end of the main body 20, and the elastic arm 21 is used to electrically contact with the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted into the slot 101.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the main body 20 of the terminal 2 is inserted into the slot 101 of the insulating housing 1 in an interference fit manner, so that the main body 20 of the terminal 2 is fixed in the slot 101 of the insulating housing 1 .

[0070] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a locking spring 23 is formed on the main body 20 of the terminal 2 , and the locking spring 23 engages with the inner wall of the insulating shell 1 to lock the terminal 2 in the slot 101 of the insulating shell 1 .

[0071] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 is an integral stamping part, and the insulating shell 1 is an integral injection-molded part.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a cable 3, which is flat and comprises a row of conductor cores 31 and an insulating layer 32 wrapping the row of conductor cores 31. The crimping portions 22 of a row of terminals 2 are respectively crimped onto the row of conductor cores 31 of the cable 3 to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores 31, respectively.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 22 of the terminal 2 extends out of the insulation housing 1 along the height direction Z of the insulation housing 1 , and the conductor core 31 of the cable 3 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the insulation housing 1 .

[0074] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 22 is fork-shaped, and the crimping portion 22 includes: a pair of clamping plates 2a and a connecting plate 2b. The pair of clamping plates 2a are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1. The connecting plate 2b is connected between the bottom of the pair of clamping plates 2a and the main body 20 of the terminal 2. The pair of clamping plates 2a is used to clamp the conductor core 31 of the cable 3 to be electrically connected to the conductor core 31 of the cable 3.

[0075] Figure 6A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals 2 in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0076] Figure 6 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-5 The illustrated embodiments differ only in the structure of the crimping portion 22 .

[0077] like Figure 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, pointed piercing portions 2c are respectively formed on the top of a pair of clamping plates 2a, and the pointed piercing portions 2c are used to pierce the insulating layer 32 of the cable 3 and be crimped onto the insulating layer 32 of the cable 3.

[0078] In addition to the aforementioned differences, Figure 6 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-5 The other technical features of the embodiments shown are basically the same, and can be referred to Figure 1-5 The embodiment shown.

[0079] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals 2 in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0080] Figure 7 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-6 The illustrated embodiments differ only in the structure of the crimping portion 22 .

[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 22 includes a pair of L-shaped clamping portions 210, and the L-shaped clamping portion 210 includes a clamping plate 2a and a connecting plate 2b vertically connected to the side of the clamping plate 2a. The clamping plates 2a of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions 210 are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1, and are used to clamp the conductor core 31 of the cable 3 to be electrically connected to the conductor core 31 of the cable 3. The lower ends of the connecting plates 2b of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions 210 are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body 20 of the terminal 2.

[0082] like Figure 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, pointed piercing portions 2c are respectively formed on the top of the clamping plates 2a of a pair of L-shaped clamping portions 210, and the pointed piercing portions 2c are used to pierce the insulating layer 32 of the cable 3 and are crimped onto the insulating layer 32 of the cable 3.

[0083] In addition to the aforementioned differences, Figure 7 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-6 The other technical features of the embodiments shown are basically the same, and can be referred to Figure 1-6 The embodiment shown.

[0084] Figure 8A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals 2 in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0085] Figure 8 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-7 The illustrated embodiments differ only in the structure of the crimping portion 22 .

[0086] like Figure 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 22 includes a pair of U-shaped clamping portions 220, and the U-shaped clamping portion 220 includes a front clamping plate 2a' and a rear clamping plate 2a" spaced apart in the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1, and a connecting plate 2b connected between the front clamping plate 2a' and the rear clamping plate 2a". The front clamping plates 2a' of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions 220 are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1, and are used to clamp the conductor core 31 of the cable 3; the rear clamping plates 2a" of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions 220 are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1, and are used to clamp the conductor core 31 of the cable 3. The lower ends of the connecting plates 2b of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions 220 are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body 20 of the terminal 2.

[0087] like Figure 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a pointed piercing portion 2c is formed on the top of the front clamping plate 2a' and the rear clamping plate 2a" of a pair of U-shaped clamping portions 220, respectively, and the pointed piercing portion 2c is used to pierce the insulating layer 32 of the cable 3 and is crimped onto the insulating layer 32 of the cable 3.

[0088] In addition to the aforementioned differences, Figure 8 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-7 The other technical features of the embodiments shown are basically the same, and can be referred to Figure 1-7 The embodiment shown.

[0089] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing two adjacent terminals 2 in a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0090] Fig. 9 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-8 The exemplary embodiments shown differ only in the design of the terminals 2 .

[0091] like Fig. 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 22 of the terminal 2 includes a pair of clamping portions 230 and a pair of pointed piercing portions 2c, and the pair of clamping portions 230 and the pair of pointed piercing portions 2c are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1. The pair of clamping portions 230 is used to clamp the conductor core 31 of the cable 3 to be electrically connected to the conductor core 31 of the cable 3, and the pair of pointed piercing portions 2c is used to pierce the insulation layer 32 of the cable 3 and be crimped onto the insulation layer 32 of the cable 3.

[0092] like Fig. 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the clamping portion 230 includes a clamping plate 2a and a connecting plate 2b vertically connected to the side of the clamping plate 2a, and the lower sides of the connecting plates 2b of a pair of clamping portions 230 are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body 20 of the terminal 2. The lower sides of a pair of pointed piercing portions 2c are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body 20 of the terminal 2, and the connecting plate 2b and the pointed piercing portion 2c are triangular plate-shaped, and a V-shaped groove is defined between the connecting plate 2b and the pointed piercing portion 2c located on the same side of the terminal 2.

[0093] In addition to the aforementioned differences, Fig. 9 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-8 The other technical features of the embodiments shown are basically the same, and can be referred to Figure 1-8 The embodiment shown.

[0094] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, two adjacent terminals 2 among the plurality of terminals 2 have different lengths in the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1, the front ends of the two adjacent terminals 2 are flush, and the rear ends of the two adjacent terminals 2 are staggered by a first predetermined distance D1 in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0095] like Fig. 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, two adjacent terminals 2 among the multiple terminals 2 have the same length in the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1, the front ends of the two adjacent terminals 2 are staggered by a first predetermined distance D1 in the longitudinal direction Y, and the rear ends of the two adjacent terminals 2 are staggered by a first predetermined distance D1 in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0096] like Fig. 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, two adjacent terminals 2 among the plurality of terminals 2 are completely identical, so that the two can be used interchangeably.

[0097] Fig.10 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.12 A schematic plan view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0098] like Fig.10 and Fig.12As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: an insulating shell 1 and a plurality of terminals 2. A plurality of slots 101 extending along the longitudinal direction Y are formed in the insulating shell 1. The plurality of terminals 2 are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots 101. The plurality of terminals 2 are arranged in two rows, upper and lower, in the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1, and each terminal 2 includes a crimping portion 22 extending from the slot 101 for crimping onto the cable 3.

[0099] like Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portions 22 of the upper row of terminals 2 and the crimping portions 22 of the lower row of terminals 2 are staggered by a pitch P in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1, and the crimping portions 22 of the upper row of terminals 2 and the crimping portions 22 of the lower row of terminals 2 are separated by a first predetermined distance D1 in the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1.

[0100] like Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portions 22 of two adjacent terminals 2 in the same row of terminals 2 are separated by a second predetermined distance D2 in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1, and the second predetermined distance D2 is equal to twice the aforementioned pitch P; the first predetermined distance D1 is not less than the second predetermined distance D2, and the second predetermined distance D2 is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector.

[0101] like Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a cable 3, the cable 3 is flat, and the cable 3 comprises a row of conductor cores 31 (see Figure 5 ) and an insulating layer 32 (see Figure 5 The crimping portions 22 of the plurality of terminals 2 are respectively crimped onto a row of conductor cores 31 of the cable 3 to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores 31 .

[0102] like Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 22 of the terminal 2 extends from the insulation housing 1 along the longitudinal direction Y of the insulation housing 1 , and the conductor core 31 of the cable 3 extends along the height direction Z of the insulation housing 1 .

[0103] like Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of terminals 2 are identical to one another, so that any two terminals 2 can be used interchangeably.

[0104] Fig.13 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the insulating shell 1 is not shown; Fig.14A perspective schematic diagram showing a row of terminals 2 of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.15 A schematic plan view of a row of terminals 2 of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0105] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: an insulating shell 1 (see Figure 1-5 ) and a plurality of terminals 2. A plurality of slots 101 extending along the longitudinal direction Y are formed in the insulating shell 1. The plurality of terminals 2 are arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1. The terminal 2 comprises: a main body 20, a bending portion 24 and a crimping portion 22. The main body 20 of the terminal 2 is inserted into the slot 101 of the insulating shell 1. The bending portion 24 of the terminal 2 is connected to the rear end of the main body 20 and is bent vertically relative to the main body 20. The crimping portion 22 of the terminal 2 is vertically connected to the bending portion 24 and is exposed from the insulating shell 1 for crimping onto the cable 3.

[0106] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portions 22 of a plurality of terminals 2 are arranged into upper and lower rows in the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1, the upper row of crimping portions 22 and the lower row of crimping portions 22 are separated by a first predetermined distance D1 in the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1, and the crimping portions 22 of two adjacent terminals 2 are separated by a first predetermined distance D1 in the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1.

[0107] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the spacing between two adjacent crimping portions 22 in the upper row of crimping portions 22 and the spacing between two adjacent crimping portions 22 in the lower row of crimping portions 22 are equal to the second predetermined distance D2. The second predetermined distance D2 is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, and the first predetermined distance D1 is not less than the second predetermined distance D2.

[0108] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second predetermined distance D2 is equal to the difference between twice the pitch P between two adjacent terminals 2 and the width W of the crimping portion 22 in the transverse direction X of the insulating housing 1 .

[0109] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second predetermined distance D2 is equal to the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, so that the pitch P between two adjacent terminals 2 is equal to half the sum of the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector and the width W of the crimping portion 22 in the transverse direction X of the insulating shell 1.

[0110] like Figures 13 to 15As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a cable 3, which is flat and comprises a row of conductor cores 31 and an insulating layer 32 wrapping the row of conductor cores 31 (see Figure 1-5 The crimping portions 22 of the plurality of terminals 2 are respectively crimped onto a row of conductor cores 31 of the cable 3 to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores 31 .

[0111] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the bending portion 24 of the terminal 2 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the insulating shell 1 , the crimping portion 22 extends along the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1 , and the conductor core 31 of the cable 3 extends along the height direction Z of the insulating shell 1 .

[0112] Figure 13-15 The embodiment shown is Figure 1-9 The main difference of the embodiment shown is that the terminal 2 is bent 90 degrees. Figure 1-9 The embodiments shown are basically the same, and reference can be made to the aforementioned Figure 1-9 Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model includes Figure 1-9 The terminal 2 in the illustrated embodiment is bent 90 degrees.

[0113] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0114] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementation modes of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0115] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0116] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element number of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: An insulating shell (1) is formed with a plurality of slots (101) extending along its longitudinal direction (Y); and A plurality of terminals (2) are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots (101), The plurality of terminals (2) are arranged in a row along a transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1), and each terminal (2) comprises a crimping portion (22), the crimping portion (22) being exposed from the slot (101) and being used for crimping onto a cable (3). The crimping portions (22) of the plurality of terminals (2) are arranged in two rows, front and rear, the front row crimping portions (22) and the rear row crimping portions (22) are separated by a first predetermined distance (D1) in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1), and the crimping portions (22) of two adjacent terminals (2) are separated by the first predetermined distance (D1) in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing between two adjacent crimping portions (22) in the front row of crimping portions (22) and the spacing between two adjacent crimping portions (22) in the rear row of crimping portions (22) are equal to a second predetermined distance (D2); The second predetermined distance (D2) is not less than a minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, and the first predetermined distance (D1) is not less than the second predetermined distance (D2).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second predetermined distance (D2) is equal to the difference between twice the pitch (P) between two adjacent terminals (2) and the width (W) of the crimping portion (22) in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second predetermined distance (D2) is equal to the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, so that the pitch (P) between two adjacent terminals (2) is equal to half of the sum of the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector and the width (W) of the crimping portion (22) in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1).

5. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating shell (1) has a front portion (11) and a rear portion (12) which are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof, a top opening is formed on the rear portion (12) of the insulating shell (1), and the crimping portions (22) of the plurality of terminals (2) extend upward along the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1) and protrude from the top opening of the rear portion (12) of the insulating shell (1).

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A vertical partition wall (13) is formed at the rear portion (12) of the insulating shell (1) to separate two adjacent terminals (2); the height dimension of the vertical partition wall (13) in the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1) is not less than the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector.

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rest of the terminal (2) except the crimping portion (22) thereof is accommodated in the slot (101) of the insulating housing (1).

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal (2) further comprises: A main body (20) is fixed in a slot (101) of the insulating shell (1); and An elastic arm (21) is connected to the front end of the main body (20) and is suspended in the slot (101). The crimping portion (22) is connected to the rear end of the main body (20), and the elastic arm (21) is used to electrically contact the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted into the slot (101).

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The main body (20) of the terminal (2) is inserted into the slot (101) of the insulating shell (1) in an interference fit manner, so that the main body (20) of the terminal (2) is fixed in the slot (101) of the insulating shell (1).

10. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: A locking spring (23) is formed on the main body (20) of the terminal (2), and the locking spring (23) engages with the inner wall of the insulating shell (1) to lock the terminal (2) in the slot (101) of the insulating shell (1).

11. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal (2) is an integral stamping part, and the insulating shell (1) is an integral injection-molded part.

12. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The cable (3) is flat and comprises a row of conductor cores (31) and an insulating layer (32) wrapping the row of conductor cores (31). The crimping portions (22) of a row of terminals (2) are respectively crimped onto a row of conductor cores (31) of the cable (3) to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores (31) respectively.

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The crimping portion (22) of the terminal (2) extends out of the insulating shell (1) along the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1), and the conductor core (31) of the cable (3) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1).

14. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crimping portion (22) is forked and comprises: a pair of clamping plates (2a) spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating housing (1); and A connecting plate (2b) connected between the bottom of the pair of clamping plates (2a) and the main body (20) of the terminal (2), The pair of clamping plates (2a) are used to clamp the conductor core (31) of the cable (3) so as to be electrically connected to the conductor core (31) of the cable (3).

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: A pointed piercing portion (2c) is formed on the top of the pair of clamping plates (2a), respectively, and the pointed piercing portion (2c) is used to pierce the insulating layer (32) of the cable (3) and be crimped onto the insulating layer (32) of the cable (3).

16. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crimping portion (22) comprises a pair of L-shaped clamping portions (210), wherein the L-shaped clamping portions (210) comprise a clamping plate (2a) and a connecting plate (2b) vertically connected to the side of the clamping plate (2a); The clamping plates (2a) of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions (210) are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1) and are used to clamp the conductor core (31) of the cable (3) so as to be electrically connected to the conductor core (31) of the cable (3); The lower ends of the connection plates (2b) of the pair of L-shaped clamping parts (210) are respectively connected to both sides of the main body (20) of the terminal (2).

17. The connector according to claim 16, characterized in that: A pointed piercing portion (2c) is formed on the top of the clamping plate (2a) of the pair of L-shaped clamping portions (210), respectively, and the pointed piercing portion (2c) is used to pierce the insulating layer (32) of the cable (3) and be crimped onto the insulating layer (32) of the cable (3).

18. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crimping portion (22) includes a pair of U-shaped clamping portions (220), wherein the U-shaped clamping portion (220) includes a front clamping plate (2a') and a rear clamping plate (2a") spaced apart in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1), and a connecting plate (2b) connected between the front clamping plate (2a') and the rear clamping plate (2a"); The front clamping plates (2a') of the pair of U-shaped clamping parts (220) are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1) and are used to clamp the conductor core (31) of the cable (3); the rear clamping plates (2a") of the pair of U-shaped clamping parts (220) are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1) and are used to clamp the conductor core (31) of the cable (3); The lower ends of the connection plates (2b) of the pair of U-shaped clamping parts (220) are respectively connected to both sides of the main body (20) of the terminal (2).

19. The connector according to claim 18, characterized in that: A pointed piercing portion (2c) is formed on the top of the front clamping plate (2a') and the rear clamping plate (2a") of the pair of U-shaped clamping portions (220), respectively, and the pointed piercing portion (2c) is used to pierce the insulating layer (32) of the cable (3) and be crimped onto the insulating layer (32) of the cable (3).

20. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crimping portion (22) comprises a pair of clamping portions (230) and a pair of pointed piercing portions (2c), wherein the pair of clamping portions (230) and the pair of pointed piercing portions (2c) are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1); The pair of clamping portions (230) are used to clamp the conductor core (31) of the cable (3) so as to be electrically connected to the conductor core (31) of the cable (3), and the pair of pointed piercing portions (2c) are used to pierce the insulation layer (32) of the cable (3) and be crimped onto the insulation layer (32) of the cable (3).

21. The connector according to claim 20, characterized in that: The clamping portion (230) comprises a clamping plate (2a) and a connecting plate (2b) vertically connected to the side of the clamping plate (2a), and the lower sides of the connecting plates (2b) of the pair of clamping portions (230) are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body (20) of the terminal (2); The lower sides of the pair of pointed piercing portions (2c) are respectively connected to the two sides of the main body (20) of the terminal (2); the connecting plate (2b) and the pointed piercing portion (2c) are in the shape of a triangular plate; a V-shaped groove is defined between the connecting plate (2b) and the pointed piercing portion (2c) located on the same side of the terminal (2).

22. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that: Two adjacent terminals (2) among the plurality of terminals (2) have different lengths in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1), the front ends of the two adjacent terminals (2) are flush, and the rear ends of the two adjacent terminals (2) are staggered by the first predetermined distance (D1) in the longitudinal direction (Y).

23. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that: Two adjacent terminals (2) among the plurality of terminals (2) have the same length in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1), the front ends of the two adjacent terminals (2) are offset by the first predetermined distance (D1) in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the rear ends of the two adjacent terminals (2) are offset by the first predetermined distance (D1) in the longitudinal direction (Y).

24. The connector according to claim 23, characterized in that: Two adjacent terminals (2) among the plurality of terminals (2) are completely identical, so that the two terminals can be used interchangeably.

25. A connector, characterized in that: include: An insulating shell (1) is formed with a plurality of slots (101) extending along its longitudinal direction (Y); and A plurality of terminals (2) are respectively inserted into the plurality of slots (101), The plurality of terminals (2) are arranged in two rows, upper and lower, in the height direction (Z) of the insulating housing (1), and each terminal (2) comprises a crimping portion (22) extending from the slot (101) and used for crimping onto a cable (3). The crimping portion (22) of the upper row terminal (2) and the crimping portion (22) of the lower row terminal (2) are offset by a pitch (P) in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1), and the crimping portion (22) of the upper row terminal (2) and the crimping portion (22) of the lower row terminal (2) are separated by a first predetermined distance (D1) in the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1).

26. The connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: The crimping portions (22) of two adjacent terminals (2) in the same row of terminals (2) are spaced apart by a second predetermined distance (D2) in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1), and the second predetermined distance (D2) is equal to twice the pitch (P); The first predetermined distance (D1) is not less than the second predetermined distance (D2), and the second predetermined distance (D2) is not less than a minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector.

27. The connector according to claim 25, characterized in that Also includes: The cable (3) is flat and comprises a row of conductor cores (31) and an insulating layer (32) wrapping the row of conductor cores (31). The crimping portions (22) of the plurality of terminals (2) are respectively crimped onto a row of conductor cores (31) of the cable (3) to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores (31).

28. The connector according to claim 27, characterized in that: The crimping portion (22) of the terminal (2) extends out of the insulating shell (1) along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1), and the conductor core (31) of the cable (3) extends along the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1).

29. A connector, characterized in that: include: An insulating shell (1) is formed with a plurality of slots (101) extending along its longitudinal direction (Y); and A plurality of terminals (2) are arranged in a row along a transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1), The terminal (2) comprises: The main body (20) is inserted into the slot (101) of the insulating shell (1); a bent portion (24) connected to the rear end of the main body (20) and bent vertically relative to the main body (20); and The crimping portion (22) is vertically connected to the bending portion (24) and exposed from the insulating shell (1), and is used for crimping onto the cable (3). The crimping portions (22) of the plurality of terminals (2) are arranged into two rows, upper and lower, in the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1); the crimping portions (22) of the upper row and the crimping portions (22) of the lower row are separated by a first predetermined distance (D1) in the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1); and the crimping portions (22) of two adjacent terminals (2) are separated by the first predetermined distance (D1) in the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1).

30. The connector according to claim 29, characterized in that: The spacing between two adjacent crimping portions (22) in the upper row of crimping portions (22) and the spacing between two adjacent crimping portions (22) in the lower row of crimping portions (22) are equal to a second predetermined distance (D2); The second predetermined distance (D2) is not less than a minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, and the first predetermined distance (D1) is not less than the second predetermined distance (D2).

31. The connector according to claim 30, characterized in that: The second predetermined distance (D2) is equal to the difference between twice the pitch (P) between two adjacent terminals (2) and the width (W) of the crimping portion (22) in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1).

32. The connector according to claim 31, characterized in that: The second predetermined distance (D2) is equal to the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector, so that the pitch (P) between two adjacent terminals (2) is equal to half of the sum of the minimum creepage distance allowed by the connector and the width (W) of the crimping portion (22) in the transverse direction (X) of the insulating shell (1).

33. The connector according to claim 29, characterized in that Also includes: The cable (3) is flat and comprises a row of conductor cores (31) and an insulating layer (32) wrapping the row of conductor cores (31). The crimping portions (22) of the plurality of terminals (2) are respectively crimped onto a row of conductor cores (31) of the cable (3) to be electrically connected to the row of conductor cores (31).

34. The connector according to claim 33, characterized in that: The bending portion (24) of the terminal (2) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insulating shell (1), the crimping portion (22) extends along the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1), and the conductor core (31) of the cable (3) extends along the height direction (Z) of the insulating shell (1).

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