Novel connector double-end female terminal

By designing a new type of connector with a double-ended female terminal, which adopts a combination structure of female terminal body, steel sleeve and rivet, the problem that existing connector terminals can only be mated on one side is solved, realizing mating of male and female terminals on both sides, simplifying the structure and improving contact stability.

CN223785325UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09AMPHENOL AUTOMOTIVE CONNECTION SYST CHANGZHOU CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423157586.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

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Technical Problem

Existing connector terminals can only achieve male-female mating on one side, while the other side needs to be converted by riveting or welding, resulting in a complex structure and inconvenience in use.

Method used

A novel connector with a dual-ended female terminal is designed, employing a combination structure of two sets of female terminal bodies, steel sleeves, and rivets. The female terminal bodies and steel sleeves are fixed by rivets, enabling male and female terminals to be mated on both sides. The contact stability is enhanced by using a spring group and locking piece structure integrally pressed with copper busbars.

Benefits of technology

This design allows for male and female terminals to be mated on both sides of the connector, simplifying the structure and improving contact stability and electrical performance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of novel connector double-end female terminals, in particular to a novel connector double-end female terminal which comprises two sets of female terminal bodies, two sets of steel sleeves and two sets of rivets, and the female terminal bodies and the steel sleeves are fixed through the rivets. The female terminal main body comprises a positioning sheet in the middle, and an elastic sheet group I and an elastic sheet group II which are symmetrically arranged at two ends; the positioning piece, the first elastic piece set and the second elastic piece set are formed by integrally pressing copper bars, two positioning holes matched with the rivets are formed in the middle of the positioning piece, and bosses are arranged on the two sides of the positioning piece. The steel sleeve comprises a locking piece, a third elastic piece set and a fourth elastic piece set, the third elastic piece set and the fourth elastic piece set are symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the locking piece, the third elastic piece set and the fourth elastic piece set are formed by integrally pressing copper bars, and two locking holes matched with the rivets are formed in the middle of the locking piece. Male and female end matching can be realized on two sides of the terminal.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of novel connector double-ended female terminals, and in particular to a novel connector double-ended female terminal. Background Technology

[0002] Common connector terminal structures: The female terminal can only be mated to the male on one side, and the other side is a surface-mount terminal that is converted by riveting or welding or other methods. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing connectors, this utility model provides a novel double-ended female terminal for connectors.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a novel connector double-headed female terminal, comprising two sets of female terminal bodies, two sets of steel sleeves, and two sets of rivets, wherein the female terminal bodies and steel sleeves are fixed by the rivets; the female terminal body includes a positioning piece in the middle and spring piece group one and spring piece group two symmetrically arranged at both ends; the positioning piece and spring piece group one and spring piece group two are integrally pressed from copper busbars, with two positioning holes in the middle that match the rivets, and bosses on both sides; the steel sleeve includes a locking piece and spring piece group three and spring piece group four symmetrically arranged at both ends, the locking piece and spring piece group three and spring piece group four are integrally pressed from copper busbars, with two locking holes in the middle that match the rivets.

[0005] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the spring sheet assembly one includes a bending portion one, an extension portion one, and a bending portion two; one end of the bending portion one is connected to the positioning piece, and the other end is connected to the bending portion two through the extension portion one.

[0006] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the top of the second bending portion is formed by stamping and tearing a plurality of elastic arms, and the adjacent elastic arms are of the same length, staggered vertically without interference, and protruding inward in the middle.

[0007] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the spring sheet assembly two includes a bending portion three, an extension portion two, and a bending portion four; one end of the bending portion three is connected to the positioning piece, and the other end is connected to the bending portion four through the extension portion two.

[0008] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the bending portion four is further provided with a plurality of elastic arms two formed by stamping and tearing at its top end. The adjacent elastic arms two have different lengths, are staggered front to back, and protrude inward in the middle.

[0009] According to another embodiment of the present invention, it further includes that the spring piece group three is bent and connected to the locking piece, and a spring arm three is provided at the bend, and a spring arm four formed by stamping and tearing is provided at the top; the spring piece group four is bent and connected to the locking piece, and two sets of protrusions are provided at the bend, and a spring arm five formed by stamping and tearing is provided at the top.

[0010] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the fourth spring arm is shorter than the first spring arm and its curvature is in contact with the bend of the first spring arm; the fifth spring arm is shorter than the second spring arm and is staggered in front and behind and is in contact with the second spring arm.

[0011] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the female terminal body is made of copper, the copper surface is plated with a nickel layer, and a silver layer is plated on the nickel layer; the rivet and the steel sleeve are made of stainless steel.

[0012] The beneficial effect of this utility model is that male and female terminals can be matched on both sides of the terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an assembly diagram of the present invention.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Main body of female terminal; 1-1. Positioning piece; 1-1-1. Positioning hole; 1-1-2. Boss; 1-2. Spring piece group one; 1-2-1. Bending part one; 1-2-2. Extension part one; 1-2-3. Bending part two; 1-2-3-1. Spring arm one; 1-3. Spring piece group two; 1-3-1. Bending part three; 1-3-2. Extension part two; 1-3-3. Bending part four; 1-3-1-1. Spring arm two; 2. Steel sleeve; 2-1. Locking piece; 2-1-1. Locking hole; 2-2. Spring piece group three; 2-2-1. Spring arm three; 2-2-2. Spring arm four; 2-3. Spring piece group four; 2-3-1. Protrusion; 2-3-2. Spring arm five; 3. Rivet. Detailed Implementation

[0017] like Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. A novel connector with a double-ended female terminal includes two sets of female terminal bodies 1, two sets of steel sleeves 2, and two sets of rivets 3. The female terminal bodies 1 and steel sleeves 2 are fixed by the rivets 3. The female terminal body 1 includes a positioning piece 1-1 in the middle and spring piece group 1-2 and spring piece group 2-3 symmetrically arranged at both ends. The positioning piece 1-1, spring piece group 1-2, and spring piece group 2-3 are integrally pressed from copper busbars. There are two positioning holes 1-1-1 in the middle that match the rivets 3, and bosses 1-1-2 on both sides. The steel sleeve 2 includes a locking piece 2-1 and spring piece group 3-2 and spring piece group 4-3 symmetrically arranged at both ends. The locking piece 2-1, spring piece group 3-2, and spring piece group 4-3 are integrally pressed from copper busbars. There are two locking holes 2-1-1 in the middle that match the rivets 3.

[0018] Specifically, the boss 1-1-2 can serve as a limiting element in the connector.

[0019] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the spring piece assembly 1-2 further includes a bending portion 1-2-1, an extension portion 1-2-2, and a bending portion 2-3; one end of the bending portion 1-2-1 is connected to the positioning piece 1-1, and the other end is connected to the bending portion 2-2-3 through the extension portion 1-2-2.

[0020] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the top of the bent portion 1-2-3 is formed by stamping and tearing a plurality of elastic arms 1-2-3-1, and the adjacent elastic arms 1-2-3-1 are of the same length, staggered vertically without interference, and protruding inward in the middle.

[0021] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the spring piece assembly 2 1-3 further includes a bending portion 3 1-3-1, an extension portion 2 1-3-2 and a bending portion 4 1-3-3; one end of the bending portion 3 1-3-1 is connected to the positioning piece 1-1, and the other end is connected to the bending portion 4 1-3-3 through the extension portion 2 1-3-2.

[0022] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the bending portion 1-3-3 is further provided with a plurality of elastic arms 1-3-3-1 formed by stamping and tearing at the top end. The adjacent elastic arms 1-3-3-1 have different lengths, are staggered front to back, and protrude inward in the middle.

[0023] Specifically, the design of the spring arm 1-3-3-1 enables the copper busbar to make point-to-surface contact, which can effectively reduce the contact resistance.

[0024] According to another embodiment of the present invention, it further includes: the spring piece group three 2-2 is bent and connected to the locking piece 2-1, and a spring arm three 2-2-1 is provided at the bend, and a spring arm four 2-2-2 formed by stamping and tearing is provided at the top; the spring piece group four 2-3 is bent and connected to the locking piece 2-1, and two sets of protrusions 2-3-1 are provided at the bend, and a spring arm five 2-3-2 formed by stamping and tearing is provided at the top.

[0025] Specifically, the spring arm 2-2-1 is used to fix it inside the connector housing mounting bracket.

[0026] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the spring arm four 2-2-2 is shorter in length than spring arm one 1-2-3-1 and its curvature is in contact with the bend of spring arm one 1-2-3-1; the spring arm five 2-3-2 is shorter in length than spring arm two 1-3-3-1, is staggered in front and behind and is in contact with spring arm two 1-3-3-1.

[0027] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the female terminal body 1 is made of copper, the copper surface is plated with a nickel layer, and a silver layer is plated on the nickel layer; the rivet 3 and the steel sleeve 2 are made of stainless steel.

[0028] In the specific operation process, the terminal includes two identical female terminal bodies 1 and two identical steel sleeves 2, which are fixed and tightly fitted together by rivets 3.

[0029] The above description is illustrative only and not restrictive of this utility model. Those skilled in the art will understand that many modifications, variations or equivalents can be made without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims, and all such modifications, variations or equivalents will fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel connector double-ended female terminal, characterized in that, It includes two sets of female terminal bodies (1), two sets of steel sleeves (2) and two sets of rivets (3), which fix the female terminal bodies (1) and steel sleeves (2) by means of rivets (3); the female terminal body (1) includes a positioning piece (1-1) in the middle and spring piece group one (1-2) and spring piece group two (1-3) symmetrically arranged at both ends; the positioning piece (1-1) and spring piece group one (1-2) and spring piece group two (1-3) are integrally pressed from copper busbars, with two positioning holes (1-1-1) in the middle that match the rivets (3) and bosses (1-1-2) on both sides; the steel sleeve (2) includes a locking piece (2-1) and spring piece group three (2-2) and spring piece group four (2-3) symmetrically arranged at both ends, the locking piece (2-1) and spring piece group three (2-2) and spring piece group four (2-3) are integrally pressed from copper busbars, with two locking holes (2-1-1) in the middle that match the rivets (3).

2. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring piece assembly 1 (1-2) includes a bending part 1 (1-2-1), an extension part 1 (1-2-2), and a bending part 2 (1-2-3); one end of the bending part 1 (1-2-1) is connected to the positioning piece (1-1), and the other end is connected to the bending part 2 (1-2-3) through the extension part 1 (1-2-2).

3. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the second bending part (1-2-3) is formed by stamping and tearing several elastic arms (1-2-3-1). The adjacent elastic arms (1-2-3-1) are of the same length, staggered vertically without interference, and protrude inward in the middle.

4. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second spring piece assembly (1-3) includes a third bending part (1-3-1), a second extension part (1-3-2), and a fourth bending part (1-3-3); one end of the third bending part (1-3-1) is connected to the positioning piece (1-1), and the other end is connected to the fourth bending part (1-3-3) through the second extension part (1-3-2).

5. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the bending part four (1-3-3) is provided with a number of spring arms two (1-3-3-1) formed by stamping and tearing. The adjacent spring arms two (1-3-3-1) have different lengths, are staggered front and back, and bulge inward in the middle.

6. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring piece group three (2-2) is bent and connected to the locking piece (2-1), and a spring arm three (2-2-1) is provided at the bend, and a spring arm four (2-2-2) formed by stamping and tearing is provided at the top; the spring piece group four (2-3) is bent and connected to the locking piece (2-1), and two sets of protrusions (2-3-1) are provided at the bend, and a spring arm five (2-3-2) formed by stamping and tearing is provided at the top.

7. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fourth elastic arm (2-2-2) is shorter than the first elastic arm (1-2-3-1) and its curvature is close to the bend of the first elastic arm (1-2-3-1). The fifth elastic arm (2-3-2) is shorter than the second elastic arm (1-3-3-1) and is staggered in front and behind, and is close to the second elastic arm (1-3-3-1).

8. The novel connector double-ended female terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) of the female terminal is made of copper, with a nickel layer plated on the copper surface and a silver layer plated on the nickel layer; the rivet (3) and the steel sleeve (2) are made of stainless steel.