Connector terminal, electric connection assembly and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector terminal, an electric connection assembly and a connector. The connector terminal includes: a fixing portion having first and second sides spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction; the first side plate is connected with the first side of the fixing part; the second side plate is connected with the second side of the fixing part; one end of the cantilever part is connected with the first side plate and the other end is suspended; one end of the elastic arm part is connected with the second side plate, and the other end is connected with the second side of the fixing part. The cantilever part is in a V shape which is arched outwards, the elastic arm part is in a bridge shape which is arched outwards, the cantilever part and the elastic arm part are opposite to each other at an interval in the transverse direction, and the cantilever part of the connector terminal is used for electrically contacting with the elastic arm part of another adjacent connector terminal so as to electrically connect the two adjacent connector terminals. According to the utility model, the two adjacent connector terminals in the connector are directly and electrically contacted with each other, and an additional adapter connector is not needed, so that the structure of a connector product is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the size of the connector product is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of connector terminals, including the electrical connection component of the connector terminal and including the connector of the connector terminal. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, in order to realize the quick electrical connection between cables and cables, it is usually necessary to provide a plurality of cable connectors and an adapter connector. The cable connector includes a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing, which is crimped to the cable. The adapter connector includes a housing and a plurality of adapter terminals disposed in the housing. The plurality of cable connectors are respectively inserted into the adapter connector, and the terminals of the plurality of cable connectors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of adapter terminals. However, the prior technical solution needs to provide two different connectors, which increases the cost and causes the product to be too large in size. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one aspect of the above problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal includes: a fixed portion having a first side and a second side opposite to each other in a transverse direction thereof; a first side plate connected to the first side of the fixed portion; a second side plate connected to the second side of the fixed portion; a cantilever portion having one end connected to the first side plate and the other end being free; and a spring arm portion having one end connected to the second side plate and the other end connected to the second side of the fixed portion. The cantilever portion is in a V-shaped arch outward, the spring arm portion is in a bridge-shaped arch outward, the cantilever portion and the spring arm portion are opposite to each other in the transverse direction, and the cantilever portion of the connector terminal is used to electrically contact with the spring arm portion of another adjacent connector terminal to electrically connect two adjacent connector terminals.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the cantilever portion has a contact protrusion, the spring arm portion has a contact plane perpendicular to the transverse direction, and the contact protrusion of the connector terminal is used to electrically contact with the contact plane of another adjacent connector terminal.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first side plate and the second side plate are opposite to each other in the transverse direction and extend along a height direction perpendicular to the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction of the fixed portion; both ends of the cantilever portion are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the rear end of the cantilever portion is connected to the front side edge of the first side plate; both ends of the spring arm portion are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the rear end of the spring arm portion is connected to the front side edge of the second side plate, and the lower side of the front end of the spring arm portion is connected to the second side of the fixed portion.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the rear side edges of the first and second side plates are configured to abut against secondary locking catches of the connector housing to lock the connector terminal in the connector housing.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the cantilever portion has a V-shaped cross section in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the height direction, and the spring arm portion has a bridge-shaped cross section in the horizontal direction.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the front ends of the cantilever portion and the spring arm portion are configured to abut against both sides of a plug of the connector housing inserted therebetween, respectively, to allow the cantilever portion of the connector terminal to make reliable electrical contact with the spring arm portion of another connector terminal adjacent thereto.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the fixing portion includes a bottom wall extending in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the lateral direction, and a pair of side walls respectively located on both lateral sides of the bottom wall, and the first and second side plates are connected to upper side edges of the pair of side walls of the fixing portion, respectively.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a primary locking spring is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing portion, and the primary locking spring is configured to engage with a primary locking catch groove of the connector housing to lock the connector terminal in the connector housing.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a front end of the bottom wall of the fixing portion has a flat shape perpendicular to the height direction of the connector terminal and is adapted to be inserted into a plug groove of the connector housing to prevent the connector terminal from moving in the height direction.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the fixing portion further includes a guide rib connected to a lower side of the side wall and extending in the longitudinal direction, and configured to cooperate with a guide groove of the connector housing to guide the connector terminal to be inserted into the connector housing in the longitudinal direction and prevent the connector terminal from moving in the lateral direction.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector terminal further includes a crimping portion connected to a rear end of the fixing portion and extending rearward in the longitudinal direction, and configured to be crimped to a cable to electrically connect with the cable.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector terminal is an integral stamping member.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided an electrical connection assembly. The electrical connection assembly includes: the aforementioned connector terminal; and a cable having one end electrically connected to the connector terminal.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a connector. The connector includes: a connector housing formed with a plurality of terminal insertion holes; and a plurality of the aforementioned connector terminals respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal insertion holes, the plurality of connector terminals being arranged side by side along a lateral direction of the connector housing, a cantilever portion of one of the adjacent two connector terminals being in electrical contact with a spring arm portion of the other, to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of insertion tongues are formed in the connector housing, the plurality of insertion tongues being respectively inserted between the front ends of the cantilever portions and the spring arm portions of the plurality of connector terminals and abutting on the inner sides of the front ends of the cantilever portions and the spring arm portions, to reliably electrically contact the cantilever portion of one of the adjacent two connector terminals with the spring arm portion of the other.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a secondary lock catch and a secondary lock catch groove are formed in a top portion of the connector housing, the secondary lock catch being movable between a locked position engaged with the secondary lock catch groove and an unlocked position separated from the secondary lock catch groove; when the secondary lock catch is moved to the locked position, the secondary lock catch abuts on the rear side edges of the first side plates and the second side plates of the plurality of connector terminals, to lock the plurality of connector terminals in the connector housing.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of primary lock catch grooves are formed in a bottom wall of the connector housing, the plurality of primary lock catch grooves being respectively engaged with the primary lock spring pieces of the plurality of connector terminals, to lock the plurality of connector terminals in the connector housing.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of insertion grooves are formed in the connector housing, the insertion grooves extending along the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction of the connector housing, the front ends of the bottom walls of the plurality of connector terminals being respectively inserted into the plurality of insertion grooves, to prevent the connector terminals from moving in the height direction of the connector housing.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of guide grooves are formed in the connector housing, the guide grooves extending along the longitudinal direction of the connector housing, guide ribs of the plurality of connector terminals being respectively engaged with the plurality of guide grooves, to guide the connector terminals to be inserted into the connector housing along the longitudinal direction and prevent the connector terminals from moving in the lateral direction.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector further comprises a plurality of cables respectively electrically connected to the rear ends of the plurality of connector terminals, the connector terminals include crimping portions at the rear ends thereof, the crimping portions are crimped to the cables, and the cables are drawn out from the rear ends of the terminal receptacles.

[0024] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present application, the two adjacent connector terminals in the connector are in direct electrical contact with each other, without the need to provide an additional adapter connector, thus simplifying the structure of the connector product, reducing the manufacturing cost, and reducing the volume of the connector product.

[0025] Other objects and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrating by way of example the principles of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the connector according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application, as viewed from the rear side;

[0029] Figure 4 FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the connector terminal according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application, as viewed from the front side;

[0030] Figure 5 FIG. 5 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view of the connector according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 FIG. 6 shows an exploded cross-sectional view of the connector according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 FIG. 7 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the connector according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions of the present application will be further explained in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the description, identical or similar reference numerals indicate identical or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept of the present application and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0034] In addition, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are not described in detail in order to simplify the drawings.

[0035] According to one general inventive concept of the present application, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal includes a fixed portion having first and second sides opposite to each other in a lateral direction thereof; a first side plate connected to the first side of the fixed portion; a second side plate connected to the second side of the fixed portion; a cantilever portion having one end connected to the first side plate and the other end being free; and a spring arm portion having one end connected to the second side plate and the other end connected to the second side of the fixed portion. The cantilever portion is in a V-shape arched outward, the spring arm portion is in a bridge-shape arched outward, the cantilever portion and the spring arm portion are opposite to each other in the lateral direction, and the cantilever portion of the connector terminal is configured to electrically contact the spring arm portion of another connector terminal adjacent thereto to electrically connect the two connector terminals.

[0036] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes the aforementioned connector terminal; and a cable having one end electrically connected to the connector terminal.

[0037] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector includes a connector housing formed with a plurality of terminal insertion holes; and a plurality of the aforementioned connector terminals respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal insertion holes, the plurality of connector terminals being arranged side by side along a lateral direction of the connector housing, and the cantilever portion of one of the two adjacent connector terminals electrically contacts the spring arm portion of the other to electrically connect the two connector terminals.

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 An exploded view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 A perspective view schematically showing a connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, as viewed from the rear side; Figure 4A perspective view of the connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 5 A horizontal sectional view of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 6 An exploded sectional view of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 7 A vertical sectional view of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0039] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector terminal 1 is disclosed. The connector terminal 1 comprises a fixed portion 10, a first side plate 11, a second side plate 12, a cantilever portion 13 and a spring arm portion 14. The fixed portion 10 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other in a lateral direction X. The first side plate 11 is connected to the first side of the fixed portion 10. The second side plate 12 is connected to the second side of the fixed portion 10. One end of the cantilever portion 13 is connected to the first side plate 11, and the other end of the cantilever portion 13 is free. One end of the spring arm portion 14 is connected to the second side plate 12, and the other end of the spring arm portion 14 is connected to the second side of the fixed portion 10. The cantilever portion 13 is in a V-shape arched outward, and the spring arm portion 14 is in a bridge-shape arched outward. The cantilever portion 13 and the spring arm portion 14 are opposite to each other in the lateral direction X. The cantilever portion 13 of the connector terminal 1 is used to make electrical contact with the spring arm portion 14 of another connector terminal 1 adjacent to the connector terminal 1, so as to electrically connect the two connector terminals 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the spring arm portion 14 is a simply supported beam structure with both ends fixed, which can improve the electrical contact reliability between the spring arm portion 14 and the cantilever portion 13. In addition, in the illustrated embodiment, the insertion force of the connector terminal 1 into a connector housing 2 can be reduced by increasing the included angle of the V-shaped cantilever portion 13.

[0040] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cantilever portion 13 has a contact protrusion 13a, and the spring arm portion 14 has a contact plane 14a perpendicular to the lateral direction X. The contact protrusion 13a of the connector terminal 1 is used to make electrical contact with the contact plane 14a of another connector terminal 1 adjacent to the connector terminal 1. In the illustrated embodiment, since the contact plane 14a has a certain area, it can absorb errors in the longitudinal direction Y and errors in the height direction Z, so as to ensure that the spring arm portion 14 can make electrical contact with the cantilever portion 13.

[0041] As Figures 1 to 6As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are spaced apart from each other in the transverse X direction and extend along the height direction Z perpendicular to the transverse X and longitudinal Y directions of the fixing part 10. The two ends of the cantilever part 13 are opposite each other in the longitudinal Y direction, and the rear end of the cantilever part 13 is connected to the front side of the first side plate 11. The two ends of the spring arm part 14 are opposite each other in the longitudinal Y direction, and the rear end of the spring arm part 14 is connected to the front side of the second side plate 12. The lower side of the front end of the spring arm part 14 is connected to the second side of the fixing part 10.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the rear sides of the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are used to abut against the secondary locking buckle 21 of the connector housing 2 to lock the connector terminal 1 in the connector housing 2.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cantilever portion 13 has an outwardly arched V-shaped cross-section in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the height direction Z, and the elastic arm portion 14 has an outwardly arched bridge-shaped cross-section in the horizontal direction.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the front end of the cantilever portion 13 and the front end of the spring arm portion 14 are respectively used to abut against the two sides of the tongue 23 of the connector housing 2 inserted between them, so that the cantilever portion 13 of the connector terminal 1 can reliably make electrical contact with the spring arm portion 14 of the adjacent connector terminal 1.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing part 10 includes a bottom wall 10a extending along a longitudinal direction Y perpendicular to the transverse direction X and a pair of side walls 10b located on both sides of the transverse direction X of the bottom wall 10a. The first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are respectively connected to the upper side edges of the pair of side walls 10b of the fixing part 10.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a primary locking spring 15 is formed on the bottom wall 10a of the fixing portion 10. The primary locking spring 15 is used to engage with a primary locking groove 25 on the bottom wall 10a of the connector housing 2 to lock the connector terminal 1 in the connector housing 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the retaining force of the primary locking spring 15 can be increased by increasing the width of the primary locking spring 15.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the front end of the bottom wall 10a of the fixing part 10 is flat and perpendicular to the height direction Z of the connector terminal 1, and is adapted to be inserted into the slot 20a of the connector housing 2 to prevent the connector terminal 1 from moving in the height direction Z.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 6As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing part 10 further includes a guide rib 16, which is connected to the lower side of the side wall 10b and extends along the longitudinal direction Y. It is used to cooperate with the guide groove 202 of the connector housing 2 to guide the connector terminal 1 to be inserted into the connector housing 2 along the longitudinal direction Y and to prevent the connector terminal 1 from moving in the transverse direction X.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, connector terminal 1 further includes a crimping portion 17 for crimping onto a cable (not shown) for electrical connection with the cable. The crimping portion 17 is connected to the rear end of the fixing portion 10 and extends rearward along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, connector terminal 1 is a one-piece stamped part. This reduces manufacturing costs and improves production efficiency.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, an electrical connection assembly is also disclosed. The electrical connection assembly includes: a connector terminal 1 and a cable (not shown). One end of the cable is electrically connected to the connector terminal 1.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing 2 and a plurality of connector terminals 1. A plurality of terminal sockets 201 are formed in the connector housing 2. The plurality of connector terminals 1 are respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal sockets 201. The plurality of connector terminals 1 are arranged side-by-side along the transverse direction X of the connector housing 2. A cantilever portion 13 of one of two adjacent connector terminals 1 is in electrical contact with a spring arm portion 14 of the other to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of terminal sockets 201 have interconnected slots to allow adjacent two connector terminals 1 to make electrical contact with each other.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of tongues 23 are formed in the connector housing 2. The plurality of tongues 23 are respectively inserted between the front ends of the cantilever portion 13 and the spring arm portion 14 of the plurality of connector terminals 1 and abut against the inner side of the front ends of the cantilever portion 13 and the spring arm portion 14, so that the cantilever portion 13 of one of two adjacent connector terminals 1 can reliably make electrical contact with the spring arm portion 14 of the other.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 6As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a secondary lock catch 21 is formed on the top of the connector housing 2, and a secondary lock catch groove 22 is formed on the top of the connector housing 2. The secondary lock catch 21 is movable between a locked position in which the secondary lock catch 21 is engaged with the secondary lock catch groove 22 and an unlocked position in which the secondary lock catch 21 is separated from the secondary lock catch groove 22. When the secondary lock catch 21 is moved to the locked position, the secondary lock catch 21 abuts on the rear side of the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 of the plurality of connector terminals 1 to lock the plurality of connector terminals 1 in the connector housing 2.

[0055] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of primary lock catch grooves 25 are formed on the bottom wall 10a of the connector housing 2. The plurality of primary lock catch grooves 25 are respectively engaged with the primary lock spring 15 of the plurality of connector terminals 1 to lock the plurality of connector terminals 1 in the connector housing 2. Figures 1 to 6

[0056] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of slots 20a are formed in the connector housing 2. The plurality of slots 20a extend along the lateral direction X and the longitudinal direction Y of the connector housing 2. The front end of the bottom wall 10a of the plurality of connector terminals 1 is respectively inserted into the plurality of slots 20a to prevent the connector terminals 1 from moving in the height direction Z of the connector housing 2. Figures 1 to 6

[0057] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of guide grooves 202 are formed in the connector housing 2. The plurality of guide grooves 202 extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the connector housing 2. The guide rib 16 of the plurality of connector terminals is respectively engaged with the plurality of guide grooves 202 to guide the connector terminals 1 to be inserted into the connector housing 2 along the longitudinal direction Y and prevent the connector terminals 1 from moving in the lateral direction X. Figures 1 to 6

[0058] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a plurality of cables (not shown). The plurality of cables are respectively electrically connected to the rear end of the plurality of connector terminals 1. The connector terminal 1 comprises a crimping portion 17 at the rear end thereof. The crimping portion 17 is crimped to the cable. The cable is drawn out from the rear end of the terminal insertion hole 201. ​ Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make improvements on them. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without structural or principle conflicts, and these changes shall fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0059] Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0060]

[0061] ​​​​While some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it is to be understood that changes can be made in these embodiments, without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0062] 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. Additionally, any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A connector terminal characterized by comprising: Comprising: a fixed portion (10) having first and second sides opposite to each other in a lateral direction (X) thereof; a first side plate (11) connected to the first side of the fixed portion (10); a second side plate (12) connected to the second side of the fixed portion (10); a cantilever portion (13) having one end connected to the first side plate (11) and the other end being free; and a spring portion (14) having one end connected to the second side plate (12) and the other end connected to the second side of the fixed portion (10), the cantilever portion (13) is in a V-shape arched outward, the spring portion (14) is in a bridge-shape arched outward, the cantilever portion (13) and the spring portion (14) are opposite to each other in the lateral direction (X), the cantilever portion (13) of the connector terminal (1) is used to make electrical contact with the spring portion (14) of another connector terminal (1) adjacent to it, so as to electrically connect two connector terminals (1) adjacent to each other.

2. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: the cantilever portion (13) has a contact protrusion (13a), and the spring portion (14) has a contact plane (14a) perpendicular to the lateral direction (X), the contact protrusion (13a) of the connector terminal (1) is used to make electrical contact with the contact plane (14a) of another connector terminal (1) adjacent to it.

3. The connector terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: the first side plate (11) and the second side plate (12) are opposite to each other in the lateral direction (X) and extend along a height direction (Z) perpendicular to the lateral direction (X) and a longitudinal direction (Y) of the fixed portion (10); the two ends of the cantilever portion (13) are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the rear end of the cantilever portion (13) is connected to the front side edge of the first side plate (11); the two ends of the spring portion (14) are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the rear end of the spring portion (14) is connected to the front side edge of the second side plate (12), and the lower side of the front end of the spring portion (14) is connected to the second side of the fixed portion (10).

4. The connector terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: the rear side edges of the first side plate (11) and the second side plate (12) are used to abut against secondary locking catches (21) of a connector housing (2), so as to lock the connector terminal (1) in the connector housing (2).

5. The connector terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: the cross section of the cantilever portion (13) in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the height direction (Z) is in a V-shape arched outward, and the cross section of the spring portion (14) in the horizontal direction is in a bridge-shape arched outward.

6. The connector terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: the front end of the cantilever portion (13) and the front end of the spring portion (14) are used to abut against two sides of a plug (23) of the connector housing (2) inserted therebetween, respectively, so as to make the cantilever portion (13) of the connector terminal (1) and the spring portion (14) of another connector terminal (1) adjacent to it make reliable electrical contact.

7. The connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: the fixed portion (10) includes a bottom wall (10a) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) perpendicular to the lateral direction (X) and a pair of side walls (10b) respectively located on both sides of the bottom wall (10a) in the lateral direction (X), and the first side plate (11) and the second side plate (12) are respectively connected to upper side edges of the pair of side walls (10b) of the fixed portion (10).

8. The connector terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: a primary locking spring (15) is formed on the bottom wall (10a) of the fixed portion (10), and the primary locking spring (15) is used to engage with a primary locking groove (25) on a bottom wall (10a) of a connector housing (2) to lock the connector terminal (1) in the connector housing (2).

9. The connector terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: a front end of the bottom wall (10a) of the fixed portion (10) is flat in a direction (Z) perpendicular to a height direction of the connector terminal (1) and is adapted to be inserted into a slot (20a) of the connector housing (2) to prevent the connector terminal (1) from moving in the height direction (Z).

10. The connector terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: the fixed portion (10) further includes a guide rib (16) connected to a lower side of the side wall (10b) and extending in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the guide rib (16) is used to cooperate with a guide groove (202) of the connector housing (2) to guide the connector terminal (1) to be inserted into the connector housing (2) in the longitudinal direction (Y) and prevent the connector terminal (1) from moving in the lateral direction (X).

11. The connector terminal according to claim 7, characterized by Further comprising: a crimping portion (17) for being crimped to a cable to electrically connect with the cable, the crimping portion (17) is connected to a rear end of the fixed portion (10) and extends rearward in the longitudinal direction (Y).

12. The connector terminal according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized by: the connector terminal (1) is an integral stamping.

13. An electrical connection assembly, characterised in that, Comprising: the connector terminal (1) according to any one of claims 1-12; and a cable having one end electrically connected with the connector terminal (1).

14. A connector characterized by comprising: Comprising: a connector housing (2) formed with a plurality of terminal insertion holes (201); and a plurality of connector terminals (1) respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal insertion holes (201), the connector terminal (1) is the connector terminal (1) according to any one of claims 1-12, and the plurality of connector terminals (1) are arranged side by side in the lateral direction (X) of the connector housing (2), the cantilever portion (13) of one of the two adjacent connector terminals (1) is in electrical contact with the spring arm portion (14) of the other to electrically connect the two adjacent connector terminals (1).

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: A plurality of insertion tongues (23) are formed in the connector housing (2), and are respectively inserted between the front ends of the cantilever portions (13) and the elastic arm portions (14) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) and abut on the inner sides of the front ends of the cantilever portions (13) and the elastic arm portions (14) to reliably electrically contact the cantilever portion (13) of one of the two adjacent connector terminals (1) with the elastic arm portion (14) of the other.

16. The connector according to claim 14, wherein: A secondary lock catch (21) and a secondary lock catch groove (22) are formed in the top of the connector housing (2), the secondary lock catch (21) is movable between a locked position engaged with the secondary lock catch groove (22) and an unlocked position separated from the secondary lock catch groove (22); When the secondary lock catch (21) is moved to the locked position, the secondary lock catch (21) abuts on the rear sides of the first side plates (11) and the second side plates (12) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) to lock the plurality of connector terminals (1) in the connector housing (2).

17. The connector according to claim 14, wherein: A plurality of primary lock catch grooves (25) are formed in the bottom wall (10a) of the connector housing (2), the plurality of primary lock catch grooves (25) are respectively engaged with the primary lock elastic pieces (15) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) to lock the plurality of connector terminals (1) in the connector housing (2).

18. The connector according to claim 14, wherein: A plurality of insertion grooves (20a) are formed in the connector housing (2), the insertion grooves (20a) extend in the lateral direction (X) and the longitudinal direction (Y) of the connector housing (2), the front ends of the bottom walls (10a) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) are respectively inserted in the plurality of insertion grooves (20a) to prevent the connector terminals (1) from moving in the height direction (Z) of the connector housing (2).

19. The connector according to claim 14, wherein: A plurality of guide grooves (202) are formed in the connector housing (2), the guide grooves (202) extend in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the connector housing (2), the guide ribs (16) of the plurality of connector terminals are respectively engaged with the plurality of guide grooves (202) to guide the connector terminals (1) to be inserted into the connector housing (2) in the longitudinal direction (Y) and prevent the connector terminals (1) from moving in the lateral direction (X).

20. The connector of claim 14, wherein, Further comprising: A plurality of cables are respectively electrically connected to the rear ends of the plurality of connector terminals (1), The connector terminals (1) include crimping portions (17) at the rear ends thereof, the crimping portions (17) are crimped to the cables, the cables are drawn out from the rear ends of the terminal insertion holes (201).

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