Terminal assembly

Abstract

A terminal assembly includes a conductive terminal and a connection terminal. The conductive terminal comprises a first butt joint part and a buckling part extending from the first butt joint part, and the first butt joint part is configured to be matched with a first butt joint terminal. The connecting terminal comprises a first connecting part and a second butt joint part, the first connecting part is fixed with the buckling part, and the second butt joint part is configured to be matched with a second butt joint terminal. Compared with the prior art, parts are reduced, the number of joint positions is reduced, the structure is simplified, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a terminal assembly, belonging to the technical field of parts of vehicle corner connectors. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, vehicle corner connectors usually include a terminal assembly. The terminal assembly includes a first conductive terminal, a second conductive terminal, and a connecting cable connecting the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal. The first conductive terminal is provided with a first docking portion adapted to cooperate with a first docking terminal, and the second conductive terminal is provided with a second docking portion adapted to cooperate with a second docking terminal.

[0003] The first conductive terminal is used to be installed on a first insulating body and needs to meet the positional tolerance requirements. The second conductive terminal is used to be installed on a second insulating body and needs to meet the positional tolerance requirements. When the specifications need to be adjusted, it is necessary to replace the length of the connecting cable or the insulating body to meet the design requirements.

[0004] In addition, in related technologies, the terminal assembly has a large number of parts and connection positions, which is not conducive to improving production efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a terminal assembly with a simple structure.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A terminal assembly for a vehicle corner connector, the terminal assembly comprising:

[0007] A conductive terminal, the conductive terminal including a first docking portion and a buckling portion extending from the first docking portion, the first docking portion being configured to cooperate with a first docking terminal; and

[0008] A connection terminal, the connection terminal including a first connection portion and a second docking portion, wherein the first connection portion is fixed to the buckling portion, and the second docking portion is configured to cooperate with a second docking terminal.

[0009] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the buckling portion includes a first buckling wall, a second buckling wall opposite to the first buckling wall, and a first accommodating groove located between the first buckling wall and the second buckling wall; at least a part of the first connection portion is located in the first accommodating groove, and the first buckling wall and / or the second buckling wall are mechanically fixed to the first connection portion.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the buckling portion includes a third buckling wall, a fourth buckling wall opposite to the third buckling wall, and a second receiving groove located between the third buckling wall and the fourth buckling wall; at least a part of the first connecting portion is located in the second receiving groove, and the third buckling wall and / or the fourth buckling wall are mechanically fixed to the first connecting portion.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the third buckling wall and the first buckling wall are located on one side of the buckling portion, and the fourth buckling wall and the second buckling wall are located on the other side of the buckling portion.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the third buckling wall and the first buckling wall are arranged at intervals, and the buckling portion includes a first opening located between the third buckling wall and the first buckling wall;

[0013] The fourth buckling wall and the second buckling wall are arranged at intervals, and the buckling portion includes a second opening located between the fourth buckling wall and the second buckling wall.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the first docking portion includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion connected to the first wall portion, a third wall portion connected to the second wall portion, and a fourth wall portion connected to the third wall portion, wherein the first wall portion and the third wall portion are arranged opposite to each other, and the second wall portion and the fourth wall portion are arranged opposite to each other; the first docking portion is further provided with a docking space configured to receive the first docking terminal;

[0015] The first docking portion is provided with at least one contact portion protruding into the docking space, and the contact portion is configured to contact the first docking terminal.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the first docking portion is provided with at least one abutting elastic arm protruding outward.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the first wall portion is provided with a positioning tab protruding beyond the fourth wall portion, and the positioning tab is configured to be installed in the insulating body.

[0018] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the connecting terminal is L-shaped, wherein the first connecting portion is connected to the second docking portion, and the first connecting portion and the second docking portion are perpendicular to each other.

[0019] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the connecting terminal further includes a transition portion connecting the first connecting portion and the second docking portion, and the transition portion is offset relative to the first connecting portion.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the terminal assembly of the present utility model includes a conductive terminal and a connecting terminal. The connecting terminal includes a first connecting portion and a second docking portion. The first connecting portion is fixed to the buckling portion of the conductive terminal, and the second docking portion is configured to cooperate with a second docking terminal. With such a setting, the present utility model reduces the number of components and the number of joining positions, simplifies the structure, and improves the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective schematic view of the terminal assembly of the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a perspective schematic view from another angle;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a perspective schematic view from yet another angle;

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 1 the left view of

[0025] Figure 5 is Figure 1 the right view of

[0026] Figure 6 is Figure 1 the top view of

[0027] Figure 7 is Figure 1 the bottom view of

[0028] Figure 8 is Figure 1 the rear view of

[0029] Figure 9 is Figure 1 the front view of

[0030] Figure 10 is Figure 1 the exploded perspective view of

[0031] Figure 11 is Figure 10 another exploded perspective view from another angle;

[0032] Figure 12 is Figure 4 the left view of the terminal assembly shown in DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0033] The exemplary specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. If there are several specific embodiments, the features in these embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. When the description involves the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The content described in the following exemplary specific embodiments does not represent all embodiments consistent with the present utility model; on the contrary, they are only examples of devices, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present utility model as recorded in the claims of the present utility model.

[0034] The terms used in the present utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. The singular forms of "a", "the", or "said" used in the description and claims of the present utility model are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms such as "first", "second", and similar words used in the description and claims of the present utility model do not represent any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish the named features. Similarly, words such as "a" or "one" do not represent a quantity limitation, but indicate the existence of at least one. Unless otherwise specified, the terms such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", etc. used in the present utility model are only for the convenience of description and are not limited to a specific position or a spatial orientation. The expression "comprising" or "including" and similar words are an open-ended expression, meaning that the elements appearing before "comprising" or "including" cover the elements appearing after "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and this does not exclude that the elements appearing before "comprising" or "including" may also include other elements. If "several" appears in the present utility model, it means two or more.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the present utility model discloses a terminal assembly 100, which is used in a vehicle corner connector. The terminal assembly 100 includes a conductive terminal 1 and a connection terminal 2, wherein the conductive terminal 1 and the connection terminal 2 are separately arranged and fixed together.

[0037] In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the conductive terminal 1 includes a first docking portion 11 and a buckling portion 12 extending from the first docking portion 11. The first docking portion 11 is configured to cooperate with a first docking terminal (not shown).

[0038] In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the first docking portion 11 includes a first wall portion 111, a second wall portion 112 connected to the first wall portion 111, a third wall portion 113 connected to the second wall portion 112, and a fourth wall portion 114 connected to the third wall portion 113, wherein the first wall portion 111 and the third wall portion 113 are disposed opposite to each other, and the second wall portion 112 and the fourth wall portion 114 are disposed opposite to each other. The first docking portion 11 is further provided with a docking space 110 configured to receive the first docking terminal.

[0039] The first docking portion 11 is further provided with at least one contact portion 115 protruding into the docking space 110, and the contact portion 115 is configured to contact the first docking terminal. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the contact portions 115 are multiple and are respectively located on the first wall portion 111, the second wall portion 112, the third wall portion 113, and the fourth wall portion 114. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the contact portion 115 is an arc-shaped convex bump.

[0040] In addition, the first docking portion 11 is provided with at least one abutting spring arm 116 protruding outward. The abutting spring arm 116 is integrally stamped outward from the fourth wall portion 114. The abutting spring arm 116 is inclined to abut against an insulating body (not shown). After the conductive terminal 1 is inserted into the terminal positioning groove of the insulating body, the abutting spring arm 116 abuts against the limiting surface of the insulating body to prevent the conductive terminal 1 from detaching from the insulating body.

[0041] The first wall portion 111 is provided with a positioning tab 117 extending and protruding from the fourth wall portion 114, and the positioning tab 117 is configured to be installed in the insulating body for positioning.

[0042] The connection terminal 2 includes a first connection portion 21 and a second docking portion 22, wherein the first connection portion 21 is fixed to the buckling portion 12, and the second docking portion 22 is configured to cooperate with a second docking terminal (not shown). The material of the connection terminal 2 includes, but is not limited to, copper alloy, alloy conductor, etc., which are conductor alloy metal materials to meet the current-carrying function of the product. The connection terminal 2 is tightly joined by mechanical external force to form a connection so that the connection terminal 2 is tightly joined to the conductive terminal 1, thereby achieving electrical conduction and firm joining. With such a setting, the reliability and stability of the connector are improved. The terminal assembly 100 can be used as a power terminal for transmitting power. Of course, the terminal assembly can also be used as a terminal for realizing other functions.

[0043] The buckling portion 12 includes a first buckling wall 121, a second buckling wall 122 opposite to the first buckling wall 121, and a first accommodation groove 120 located between the first buckling wall 121 and the second buckling wall 122; at least a part of the first connection portion 21 is located in the first accommodation groove 120, and the first buckling wall 121 and / or the second buckling wall 122 are mechanically fixed to the first connection portion 21 (for example, fixed by means of crimping, riveting, welding, etc.).

[0044] In addition, the first buckling portion 12 includes a third buckling wall 123, a fourth buckling wall 124 opposite to the third buckling wall 123, and a second accommodation groove 125 located between the third buckling wall 123 and the fourth buckling wall 124; at least a part of the first connection portion 21 is located in the second accommodation groove 125, and the third buckling wall 123 and / or the fourth buckling wall 124 are mechanically fixed to the first connection portion 21 (for example, fixed by means of crimping, riveting, welding, etc.).

[0045] The third buckling wall 123 and the first buckling wall 121 are located on one side of the first buckling portion 12, and the fourth buckling wall 124 and the second buckling wall 122 are located on the other side of the first buckling portion 12. The third buckling wall 123 and the first buckling wall 121 are arranged at intervals, and the buckling portion 12 includes a first opening 126 located between the third buckling wall 123 and the first buckling wall 121. The fourth buckling wall 124 and the second buckling wall 122 are arranged at intervals, and the buckling portion 12 includes a second opening 127 located between the fourth buckling wall 124 and the second buckling wall 122.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the connection terminal 2 is L-shaped, wherein the first connection portion 21 is connected to the second docking portion 22, and the first connection portion 21 and the second docking portion 22 are perpendicular to each other.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 12 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the connection terminal 2 further includes a transition portion 23 connecting the first connection portion 21 and the second docking portion 22, and the transition portion 23 is offset relative to the first connection portion 21. In other words, the transition portion 23 and the first connection portion 21 are not on the same straight line. Of course, those skilled in the art can understand that the shape of the transition portion 23 itself can be flexibly adjusted as needed, including but not limited to bending, tilting, twisting, etc., to correspondingly match the appropriate size and angle required for the conductive terminal 1 to contact.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, the terminal assembly 100 of the present utility model includes a conductive terminal 1 and a connecting terminal 2. The connecting terminal 2 includes a first connecting portion 21 and a second docking portion 22. The first connecting portion 21 is fixed to the buckling portion of the conductive terminal 1, and the second docking portion 22 is configured to cooperate with a second docking terminal. With such a setting, the present utility model reduces the number of components and the number of joining positions, simplifies the structure, and improves the production efficiency.

[0049] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and do not limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. The understanding of the present utility model should be based on those skilled in the art of the relevant technical field. Although this specification has described the present utility model in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that those skilled in the relevant technical field can still modify the present utility model or make equivalent substitutions. All technical solutions and their improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present utility model shall be covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A terminal assembly for a vehicle corner connector, characterized in that The terminal assembly includes: A conductive terminal, the conductive terminal including a first docking portion and a buckling portion extending from the first docking portion, the first docking portion being configured to cooperate with a first docking terminal; and A connection terminal, the connection terminal including a first connection portion and a second docking portion, wherein the first connection portion is fixed to the buckling portion, and the second docking portion is configured to cooperate with a second docking terminal.

2. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckling portion includes a first buckling wall, a second buckling wall opposite to the first buckling wall, and a first receiving groove located between the first buckling wall and the second buckling wall; at least a part of the first connection portion is located in the first receiving groove, and the first buckling wall and / or the second buckling wall are mechanically fixed to the first connection portion.

3. The terminal assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The buckling portion includes a third buckling wall, a fourth buckling wall opposite to the third buckling wall, and a second receiving groove located between the third buckling wall and the fourth buckling wall; at least a part of the first connection portion is located in the second receiving groove, and the third buckling wall and / or the fourth buckling wall are mechanically fixed to the first connection portion.

4. The terminal component according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third buckling wall and the first buckling wall are located on one side of the buckling portion, and the fourth buckling wall and the second buckling wall are located on the other side of the buckling portion.

5. The terminal assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The third buckling wall and the first buckling wall are spaced apart, and the buckling portion includes a first opening located between the third buckling wall and the first buckling wall; The fourth buckling wall and the second buckling wall are spaced apart, and the buckling portion includes a second opening located between the fourth buckling wall and the second buckling wall.

6. The terminal component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first docking portion includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion connected to the first wall portion, a third wall portion connected to the second wall portion, and a fourth wall portion connected to the third wall portion, wherein the first wall portion and the third wall portion are oppositely arranged, and the second wall portion and the fourth wall portion are oppositely arranged; the first docking portion further has a docking space configured to receive the first docking terminal; The first docking portion is provided with at least one contact portion protruding into the docking space, and the contact portion is configured to contact the first docking terminal.

7. The terminal component according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first docking portion is provided with at least one abutting elastic arm protruding outward.

8. The terminal assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first wall portion is provided with a positioning tab protruding beyond the fourth wall portion, and the positioning tab is configured to be installed in an insulating body.

9. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection terminal is L-shaped, wherein the first connection portion is connected to the second docking portion, and the first connection portion and the second docking portion are perpendicular to each other.

10. The terminal assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connection terminal further includes a transition portion connecting the first connection portion and the second docking portion, and the transition portion is offset relative to the first connection portion.

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