Terminal and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a terminal and connector. The terminal comprises: a terminal body, comprising a matching part in the shape of a dovetail clamp, used for clamping a matching terminal inserted; and an elastic clamp, assembled to the matching part, used for increasing the clamping force of the matching part clamping the matching terminal, the terminal body is a copper piece or a copper alloy piece for conducting current, and the elastic clamp is a steel piece. In the utility model, the terminal has simple structure and low cost. In addition, in the utility model, the elastic clamp made of steel can increase the clamping force of the matching part of the terminal body clamping the matching terminal, so that the matching part of the terminal body and the matching terminal can be reliably and stably electrically contacted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a terminal and a connector including the terminal. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, terminals used to carry high currents generally employ multi-contact structures, which are very complex and result in high costs. Furthermore, existing terminals suffer from unreliable and unstable electrical contact with mating terminals. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a terminal is provided. The terminal includes: a terminal body, including a mating portion in the shape of a dovetail clip for clamping an inserted mating terminal; and an elastic clip assembled onto the mating portion for increasing the clamping force of the mating portion on the mating terminal, wherein the terminal body is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip is a steel component.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating portion includes a base plate portion and an upper row of cantilever arms and a lower row of cantilever arms connected to the upper and lower sides of the base plate portion, respectively, such that the mating portion is in the shape of a dovetail clip; the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms are adapted to clamp the mating terminals inserted between them, for making electrical contact with the upper and lower sides of the inserted mating terminals, respectively.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the mating terminal is inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms, the inner sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the mating terminal; the elastic clamp includes an upper elastic plate and a lower elastic plate, the ends of the upper elastic plate and the lower elastic plate respectively abut against the outer sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms, for increasing the electrical contact force between the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms and the mating terminal.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip is an integrally stamped part.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip further includes a fixing plate fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion of the mating part and an upper side plate and a lower side plate respectively connected to the upper side edge and the lower side edge of the fixing plate; the upper side plate and the lower side plate are respectively located on the outer side of the root portion of the upper row cantilever and the lower row cantilever, and the upper elastic plate and the lower elastic plate are respectively connected to the upper side plate and the lower side plate.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of riveting holes are formed on the fixing plate, and a plurality of riveting posts are formed on the base plate portion. The plurality of riveting posts are respectively riveted into the plurality of riveting holes to rivet the fixing plate onto the base plate portion.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, rivet pieces are formed on the front and rear sides of the fixing plate, and recesses are formed on the front and rear sides of the base plate, and the rivet pieces are positioned in the recesses and bent and riveted to the base plate.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, locking springs are formed on the upper side plate and the lower side plate respectively, and the locking springs are used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal in the connector housing.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a foolproof protrusion is formed on one of the upper side plate and the lower side plate, the foolproof protrusion being used to cooperate with a foolproof groove in the connector housing to ensure that the terminal is inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further includes a welding portion connected to the rear side of the mating portion, the welding portion being flat and used for welding to the end of a cable or to a busbar; the terminal body is an integral machined part, the thickness of the welding portion being greater than the thickness of the mating portion and connected to the rear side of the substrate portion of the mating portion.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the mating terminal is inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms, the inner sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the mating terminal; the elastic clip includes an upper row of elastic arms and a lower row of elastic arms, the ends of the upper row of elastic arms and the lower row of elastic arms respectively abut against the outer sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms, for increasing the electrical contact force between the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms and the mating terminal.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip is an integrally stamped part.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip further includes a fixing plate fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion of the mating part and an upper side plate and a lower side plate respectively connected to the upper side edge and the lower side edge of the fixing plate; the upper side plate and the lower side plate are respectively located on the outer side of the root portion of the upper row cantilever and the lower row cantilever, and the upper row elastic arm and the lower row elastic arm are respectively connected to the upper side plate and the lower side plate.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip further includes a front side plate located between the front sides of the upper side plate and the lower side plate, rivet pieces are formed on the front and rear sides of the fixing plate respectively, and recesses are formed on the front and rear sides of the base plate respectively. The rivet pieces are positioned in the recesses and bent and riveted to the base plate.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further includes a welding portion connected to the rear side of the mating portion. The welding portion is flat and is used for welding to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body is an integral stamped part. The mating portion of the terminal body is a single-layer plate structure, and the welding portion of the terminal body is a double-layer plate structure, such that the thickness of the welding portion is twice the thickness of the mating portion.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating part includes a base plate part, an upper row of cantilever arms connected to the upper side of the base plate part, and a base plate connected to the lower side of the base plate part. The upper row of cantilever arms and the base plate are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms and the base plate. The elastic clip includes an upper row of spring arms and a lower plate spaced apart from the upper row of spring arms. The end of the upper row of spring arms abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms, and the lower plate is fixed to the outer side of the base plate.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a lower row of protrusions corresponding to the upper row of cantilever arms is formed on the inner side of the base plate. The end of the upper row of cantilever arms is used for electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions is used for electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip further includes a fixing plate fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion of the mating part and an upper side plate connected to the upper side edge of the fixing plate; the upper row of elastic arms is connected to the upper side plate, the lower plate is connected to the lower side edge of the fixing plate, and the upper side plate is located on the outer side of the root portion of the upper row of cantilever arms.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, rivet pieces are formed on the side edges of the fixing plate and the lower plate, and a notch is formed on the side edge of the base plate. The rivet pieces on the fixing plate are bent and riveted to the base plate, and the rivet pieces on the lower plate are positioned in the notch of the base plate and bent and riveted to the base plate.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip further includes a front side plate located between the front sides of the upper side plate and the lower side plate, and a locking spring is formed on the upper side plate and / or the lower side plate, the locking spring being used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal in the connector housing.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further includes a welding portion connected to the rear side of the mating portion, the welding portion being flat and used for welding to the end of the cable or to the busbar; the terminal body is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion is greater than the thickness of the mating portion.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating portion includes a U-shaped base, an upper row of cantilever arms connected to the upper side of the U-shaped base, and a base plate connected to the lower side of the base plate. The upper row of cantilever arms and the base plate are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms and the base plate. The elastic clip includes an upper row of spring arms and a lower plate spaced opposite to the upper row of spring arms. The end of the upper row of spring arms abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms, and the lower plate abuts against the outer side of the base plate.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a lower row of protrusions corresponding to the upper row of cantilever arms is formed on the inner side of the base plate. The end of the upper row of cantilever arms is used for electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions is used for electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip further includes a U-shaped fixing part fixed to the outer side of the U-shaped base of the mating part, the upper row of elastic arms is connected to the upper side of the U-shaped fixing part, and the lower plate is connected to the lower side of the U-shaped fixing part.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further includes a welding portion connected to the rear side of the mating portion, the welding portion being flat and used for welding to the end of the cable or to the busbar; the terminal body is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion is equal to the thickness of the mating portion.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating part includes a U-shaped base and an upper row of cantilever arms and a lower row of cantilever arms connected to the upper and lower sides of the U-shaped base, respectively. The ends of the upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between them. The elastic clip includes a row of U-shaped elastic arms, an upper band connected to the upper end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms, and a lower band connected to the lower end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms. The upper row of cantilever arms and the lower row of cantilever arms of the mating part are respectively inserted into a row of spacer slots between the row of U-shaped elastic arms. The upper band abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms, and the lower band abuts against the outer side of the end of the lower row of cantilever arms.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further includes a welding portion connected to the rear side of the mating portion, the welding portion being flat and used for welding to the end of the cable or to the busbar; the terminal body is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion is equal to the thickness of the mating portion.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating part includes a U-shaped base, an upper row of cantilever arms connected to the upper side of the U-shaped base, and a base plate connected to the lower side of the base plate. The upper row of cantilever arms and the base plate are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms and the base plate. The elastic clip includes a row of U-shaped spring arms, an upper band connected to the upper end of the row of U-shaped spring arms, and a lower band connected to the lower end of the row of U-shaped spring arms. The elastic clip is fitted onto the outside of the mating part, the upper band abuts against the outside of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms, and the lower band and the lower part of the U-shaped spring arms abut against the outside of the base plate.

[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a lower row of protrusions corresponding to the upper row of cantilever arms is formed on the inner side of the base plate. The end of the upper row of cantilever arms is used for electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions is used for electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

[0033] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, rivet tabs are formed on the outermost two of the row of U-shaped elastic arms, and the rivet tabs are bent and riveted to the U-shaped base to fix the elastic clip to the mating part.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body further includes a welding portion connected to the rear side of the mating portion, the welding portion being flat and used for welding to the end of the cable or to the busbar; the terminal body is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion is equal to the thickness of the mating portion.

[0035] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned terminals, which are inserted into the connector housing.

[0036] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the terminal structure is simple and the cost is low. Furthermore, in the present invention, the steel elastic clamp can increase the clamping force of the mating portion of the terminal body on the mating terminal, thereby ensuring reliable and stable electrical contact between the mating portion of the terminal body and the mating terminal.

[0037] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 2 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown from one side.

[0040] Figure 3 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side;

[0041] Figure 4 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 5 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one side;

[0043] Figure 6 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side;

[0044] Figure 7 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0045] Figure 8 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one side;

[0046] Figure 9 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side;

[0047] Figure 10A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0048] Figure 11 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 12 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0050] Figure 13 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 14 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary sixth embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0052] Figure 15 This diagram shows an exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary sixth embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0054] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0055] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, a terminal is provided. The terminal includes: a terminal body, including a mating portion in the shape of a dovetail clip for clamping an inserted mating terminal; and an elastic clip assembled onto the mating portion for increasing the clamping force of the mating portion in clamping the mating terminal. The terminal body is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip is a steel component.

[0056] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned terminals, which are inserted into the connector housing.

[0057] First Embodiment

[0058] Figures 1 to 3This illustrates a first embodiment according to the present invention. Figure 1 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown from one side. Figure 3 This diagram shows an exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a terminal body 1 and an elastic clip 2. The terminal body 1 includes a mating portion 10, shaped like a dovetail clip, for clamping an inserted mating terminal (not shown). The elastic clip 2 is assembled onto the mating portion 10 to increase the clamping force of the mating portion 10 on the mating terminal. The terminal body 1 is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip 2 is a steel component.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating portion 10 includes a base plate portion 13 and upper cantilever 11 and lower cantilever 12 connected to the upper and lower sides of the base plate portion 13, respectively, such that the mating portion 10 is dovetail-shaped. The upper cantilever 11 and lower cantilever 12 are adapted to clamp the mating terminals inserted between them for electrical contact with the upper and lower sides of the inserted mating terminals, respectively.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the mating terminal is inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12, the inner sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12 abut against the upper and lower sides of the mating terminal, respectively. The elastic clip 2 includes an upper elastic plate 21 and a lower elastic plate 22, the ends of which abut against the outer sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12, respectively, to increase the electrical contact force between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12 and the mating terminal.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 is a one-piece stamped part.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 further includes a fixing plate 23 fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion 13 of the mating portion 10, and an upper side plate 24 and a lower side plate 25 respectively connected to the upper and lower side edges of the fixing plate 23. The upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25 are located on the outer side of the roots of the upper row cantilever 11 and the lower row cantilever 12, respectively, and the upper elastic plate 21 and the lower elastic plate 22 are respectively connected to the upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of rivet holes 2b are formed on the fixing plate 23, and a plurality of rivet posts 1b are formed on the base plate portion 13. The plurality of rivet posts 1b are respectively riveted into the plurality of rivet holes 2b to rivet the fixing plate 23 onto the base plate portion 13.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, rivet pieces 2a are formed on the front and rear sides of the fixing plate 23, and recesses 1a are formed on the front and rear sides of the base plate portion 13. The rivet pieces 2a are positioned in the recesses 1a and are bent and riveted to the base plate portion 13.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, locking springs 18 are formed on the upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25, respectively. The locking springs 18 are used to engage with the connector housing (not shown) to lock the terminals in the connector housing.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a foolproof protrusion 19 is formed on one of the upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25. The foolproof protrusion 19 is used to cooperate with the foolproof groove in the connector housing to ensure that the terminal is inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body 1 further includes a welding portion 19 connected to the rear side of the mating portion 10. The welding portion 19 is flat and is used for welding to the end of a cable (not shown) or to a busbar (not shown). The terminal body 1 is a one-piece machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion 19 is greater than the thickness of the mating portion 10 and is connected to the rear side of the substrate portion 13 of the mating portion 10.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the aforementioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the connector housing.

[0070] Second Embodiment

[0071] Figures 4 to 6 This illustrates a second embodiment according to the present invention. Figure 4 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one side; Figure 6 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side.

[0072] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a terminal body 1 and an elastic clip 2. The terminal body 1 includes a mating portion 10, shaped like a dovetail clip, for clamping an inserted mating terminal (not shown). The elastic clip 2 is assembled onto the mating portion 10 to increase the clamping force of the mating portion 10 on the mating terminal. The terminal body 1 is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip 2 is a steel component.

[0073] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating portion 10 includes a base plate portion 13 and upper cantilever 11 and lower cantilever 12 connected to the upper and lower sides of the base plate portion 13, respectively, such that the mating portion 10 is dovetail-shaped. The upper cantilever 11 and lower cantilever 12 are adapted to clamp the mating terminals inserted between them for electrical contact with the upper and lower sides of the inserted mating terminals, respectively.

[0074] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the mating terminal is inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12, the inner sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12 abut against the upper and lower sides of the mating terminal, respectively. The elastic clip 2 includes an upper row of elastic arms 21' and a lower row of elastic arms 22', the ends of which abut against the outer sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12, respectively, to increase the electrical contact force between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the lower row of cantilever arms 12 and the mating terminal.

[0075] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 is a one-piece stamped part.

[0076] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 further includes a fixing plate 23 fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion 13 of the mating portion 10, and an upper side plate 24 and a lower side plate 25 respectively connected to the upper and lower side edges of the fixing plate 23. The upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25 are located on the outer side of the roots of the upper row cantilever 11 and the lower row cantilever 12, respectively, and the upper row elastic arm 21' and the lower row elastic arm 22' are respectively connected to the upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25.

[0077] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 also includes a front side plate located between the front sides of the upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 25. Riveting pieces 2a are formed on the front and rear sides of the fixing plate 23, and notches 1a are formed on the front and rear sides of the base plate portion 13. The riveting pieces 2a are positioned in the notches 1a and are bent and riveted to the base plate portion 13.

[0078] like Figures 4 to 6As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body 1 further includes a welding portion 19 connected to the rear side of the mating portion 10. The welding portion 19 is flat and is used for welding to the end of a cable (not shown) or to a busbar (not shown). The terminal body 1 is a one-piece stamped part. The mating portion 10 of the terminal body 1 has a single-layer plate structure, and the welding portion 19 of the terminal body 1 has a double-layer plate structure, such that the thickness of the welding portion 19 is twice the thickness of the mating portion 10.

[0079] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the aforementioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the connector housing.

[0080] Third Embodiment

[0081] Figures 7 to 9 This illustrates a third embodiment according to the present invention. Wherein, Figure 7 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8 An exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one side; Figure 9 This diagram shows an exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side.

[0082] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a terminal body 1 and an elastic clip 2. The terminal body 1 includes a mating portion 10, shaped like a dovetail clip, for clamping an inserted mating terminal (not shown). The elastic clip 2 is assembled onto the mating portion 10 to increase the clamping force of the mating portion 10 on the mating terminal. The terminal body 1 is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip 2 is a steel component.

[0083] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating part 10 includes a base plate part 13, an upper row of cantilever arms 11 connected to the upper side of the base plate part 13, and a base plate 120 connected to the lower side of the base plate part 13. The upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the base plate 120 are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the base plate 120. The elastic clip 2 includes an upper row of spring arms 21' and a lower plate 220 spaced apart from the upper row of spring arms 21'. The end of the upper row of spring arms 21' abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms 11, and the lower plate 220 is fixed to the outer side of the base plate 120.

[0084] like Figures 7 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a lower row of protrusions 12a corresponding to the upper row of cantilever 11 is formed on the inner side of the base plate 120. The end of the upper row of cantilever 11 is used for electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions 12a is used for electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

[0085] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 further includes a fixing plate 23 fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion 13 of the mating portion 10 and an upper side plate 24 connected to the upper side edge of the fixing plate 23. The upper row of elastic arms 21' is connected to the upper side plate 24, the lower plate 220 is connected to the lower side edge of the fixing plate 23, and the upper side plate 24 is located on the outer side of the root of the upper row of cantilever arms 11.

[0086] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, rivet pieces 2a are formed on the sides of the fixing plate 23 and the lower plate 220, respectively, and a notch 1a is formed on the side of the base plate 120. The rivet pieces 2a on the fixing plate 23 are bent and riveted to the base plate portion 13, and the rivet pieces 2a on the lower plate 220 are positioned in the notch 1a of the base plate 120 and bent and riveted to the base plate 120.

[0087] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 further includes a front side plate located between the front side edges of the upper side plate 24 and the lower side plate 220, and a locking spring 18 is formed on the upper side plate 24 and / or the lower side plate 220. The locking spring 18 is used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal in the connector housing.

[0088] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body 1 further includes a welding portion 19 connected to the rear side of the mating portion 10. The welding portion 19 is flat and is used for welding to the end of a cable (not shown) or to a busbar (not shown). The terminal body 1 is a one-piece machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion 19 is greater than the thickness of the mating portion 10.

[0089] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the aforementioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the connector housing.

[0090] Fourth embodiment

[0091] Figure 10 and Figure 11 This illustrates a second embodiment according to the present invention. Figure 10 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 11This diagram shows an exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a terminal body 1 and an elastic clip 2. The terminal body 1 includes a mating portion 10, shaped like a dovetail clip, for clamping an inserted mating terminal (not shown). The elastic clip 2 is assembled onto the mating portion 10 to increase the clamping force of the mating portion 10 on the mating terminal. The terminal body 1 is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip 2 is a steel component.

[0093] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating portion 10 includes a U-shaped base 130, an upper row of cantilever arms 11 connected to the upper side of the U-shaped base 130, and a base plate 120 connected to the lower side of the base plate portion 13. The upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the base plate 120 are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the base plate 120. The elastic clip 2 includes an upper row of spring arms 21' and a lower plate 220 spaced apart from the upper row of spring arms 21'. The end of the upper row of spring arms 21' abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms 11, and the lower plate 220 abuts against the outer side of the base plate 120.

[0094] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a lower row of protrusions 12a corresponding to the upper row of cantilever 11 is formed on the inner side of the base plate 120. The end of the upper row of cantilever 11 is used for electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions 12a is used for electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

[0095] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic clip 2 further includes a U-shaped fixing part 230 fixed to the outside of the U-shaped base 130 of the mating part 10, the upper row of elastic arms 21' is connected to the upper side of the U-shaped fixing part 230, and the lower plate 220 is connected to the lower side of the U-shaped fixing part 230.

[0096] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body 1 further includes a welding portion 19 connected to the rear side of the mating portion 10. The welding portion 19 is flat and is used for welding to the end of a cable (not shown) or to a busbar (not shown). The terminal body 1 is a one-piece machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion 19 is equal to the thickness of the mating portion 10.

[0097] like Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the aforementioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the connector housing.

[0098] Fifth Embodiment

[0099] Figure 12 and Figure 13 This illustrates a fifth embodiment according to the present invention. Wherein, Figure 12 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 13 This diagram shows an exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a terminal body 1 and an elastic clip 2. The terminal body 1 includes a mating portion 10, shaped like a dovetail clip, for clamping an inserted mating terminal (not shown). The elastic clip 2 is assembled onto the mating portion 10 to increase the clamping force of the mating portion 10 on the mating terminal. The terminal body 1 is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip 2 is a steel component.

[0101] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating part 10 includes a U-shaped base 130 and upper row cantilever arms 11 and lower row cantilever arms 12 connected to the upper and lower sides of the U-shaped base 130, respectively. The ends of the upper row cantilever arms 11 and lower row cantilever arms 12 are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between them. The elastic clip 2 includes a row of U-shaped elastic arms 210, an upper strap portion 211 connected to the upper end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms 210, and a lower strap portion 212 connected to the lower end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms 210. The upper row cantilever arms 11 and lower row cantilever arms 12 of the mating part 10 are respectively inserted into a row of spacer slots 201 between the row of U-shaped elastic arms 210. The upper strap portion 211 abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row cantilever arm 11, and the lower strap portion 212 abuts against the outer side of the end of the lower row cantilever arm 12.

[0102] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body 1 further includes a welding portion 19 connected to the rear side of the mating portion 10. The welding portion 19 is flat and is used for welding to the end of a cable (not shown) or to a busbar (not shown). The terminal body 1 is a one-piece machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion 19 is equal to the thickness of the mating portion 10.

[0103] like Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the aforementioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the connector housing.

[0104] Sixth Embodiment

[0105] Figure 14 and Figure 15 This illustrates the sixth embodiment according to the present invention. Wherein, Figure 14 A perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary sixth embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 15 This diagram shows an exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a terminal body 1 and an elastic clip 2. The terminal body 1 includes a mating portion 10, shaped like a dovetail clip, for clamping an inserted mating terminal (not shown). The elastic clip 2 is assembled onto the mating portion 10 to increase the clamping force of the mating portion 10 on the mating terminal. The terminal body 1 is a copper or copper alloy component for conducting current, and the elastic clip 2 is a steel component.

[0107] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating part 10 includes a U-shaped base 130, an upper row of cantilever arms 11 connected to the upper side of the U-shaped base 130, and a base plate 120 connected to the lower side of the base plate 13. The upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the base plate 120 are used for electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms 11 and the base plate 120. The elastic clip 2 includes a row of U-shaped spring arms 210, an upper strap portion 211 connected to the upper end of the row of U-shaped spring arms 210, and a lower strap portion 212 connected to the lower end of the row of U-shaped spring arms 210. The elastic clip 2 is fitted onto the outside of the mating part 10, with the upper strap portion 211 abutting against the outside of the end of the upper row of cantilever arms 11, and the lower strap portion 212 and the lower part of the U-shaped spring arms 210 abutting against the outside of the base plate 120.

[0108] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a lower row of protrusions 12a corresponding to the upper row of cantilever 11 is formed on the inner side of the base plate 120. The end of the upper row of cantilever 11 is used for electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions 12a is used for electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

[0109] like Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown in the illustrated embodiment, rivet tabs 2a are formed on the outermost two of a row of U-shaped elastic arms 210. The rivet tabs 2a are bent and riveted to the U-shaped base 130 to fix the elastic clip 2 to the mating part 10.

[0110] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal body 1 further includes a welding portion 19 connected to the rear side of the mating portion 10. The welding portion 19 is flat and is used for welding to the end of a cable (not shown) or to a busbar (not shown). The terminal body 1 is a one-piece machined part, and the thickness of the welding portion 19 is equal to the thickness of the mating portion 10.

[0111] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the aforementioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the connector housing.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0113] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0114] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0115] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A terminal, characterized in that, include: Terminal body (1) includes a mating part (10) in the shape of a dovetail clip for holding the inserted mating terminal; and An elastic clip (2) is assembled onto the mating part (10) to increase the clamping force of the mating part (10) in clamping the mating terminal. The terminal body (1) is a copper or copper alloy component used for conducting current, and the elastic clip (2) is a steel component.

2. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mating part (10) includes a base plate part (13) and an upper row of cantilever arms (11) and a lower row of cantilever arms (12) respectively connected to the upper side and the lower side of the base plate part (13), so that the mating part (10) is in the shape of a dovetail clip. The upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the lower row of cantilever arms (12) are adapted to clamp mating terminals inserted between them for electrical contact with the upper and lower sides of the inserted mating terminals, respectively.

3. The terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the mating terminal is inserted between the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12), the inner sides of the ends of the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12) respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the mating terminal; The elastic clip (2) includes an upper elastic plate (21) and a lower elastic plate (22). The ends of the upper elastic plate (21) and the lower elastic plate (22) abut against the outer sides of the ends of the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12), respectively, to increase the electrical contact force between the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12) and the mating terminal.

4. The terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) is an integral stamped part.

5. The terminal according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) also includes a fixing plate (23) fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion (13) of the mating portion (10) and an upper side plate (24) and a lower side plate (25) respectively connected to the upper side and lower side of the fixing plate (23). The upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25) are located on the outer side of the root of the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12), respectively. The upper elastic plate (21) and the lower elastic plate (22) are respectively connected to the upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25).

6. The terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of rivet holes (2b) are formed on the fixing plate (23), and a plurality of rivet posts (1b) are formed on the base plate portion (13). The plurality of rivet posts (1b) are respectively riveted into the plurality of rivet holes (2b) to rivet the fixing plate (23) onto the base plate portion (13).

7. The terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: Riveting pieces (2a) are formed on the front and rear sides of the fixing plate (23), and recesses (1a) are formed on the front and rear sides of the base plate (13). The riveting pieces (2a) are positioned in the recesses (1a) and are bent and riveted to the base plate (13).

8. The terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: Locking springs (18) are formed on the upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25), respectively. The locking springs (18) are used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal in the connector housing.

9. The terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that: A foolproof protrusion (19) is formed on one of the upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25), the foolproof protrusion (19) being used to engage with a foolproof groove in the connector housing to ensure that the terminal is inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

10. The terminal according to any one of claims 2-9, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) also includes a welding part (19) connected to the rear side of the mating part (10). The welding part (19) is flat and is used to weld to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body (1) is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding part (19) is greater than the thickness of the mating part (10) and is connected to the rear side of the substrate part (13) of the mating part (10).

11. The terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the mating terminal is inserted between the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12), the inner sides of the ends of the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12) respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the mating terminal; The elastic clip (2) includes an upper row of elastic arms (21') and a lower row of elastic arms (22'). The ends of the upper row of elastic arms (21') and the lower row of elastic arms (22') abut against the outer sides of the ends of the upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the lower row of cantilever arms (12), respectively, to increase the electrical contact force between the upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the lower row of cantilever arms (12) and the mating terminals.

12. The terminal according to claim 11, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) is an integral stamped part.

13. The terminal according to claim 11, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) also includes a fixing plate (23) fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion (13) of the mating portion (10) and an upper side plate (24) and a lower side plate (25) respectively connected to the upper side and lower side of the fixing plate (23). The upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25) are located on the outer side of the root of the upper row cantilever (11) and the lower row cantilever (12), respectively. The upper row spring arm (21') and the lower row spring arm (22') are respectively connected to the upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25).

14. The terminal according to claim 13, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) also includes a front side plate located between the front sides of the upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (25). Riveting pieces (2a) are formed on the front and rear sides of the fixing plate (23), and recesses (1a) are formed on the front and rear sides of the base plate (13). The riveting pieces (2a) are positioned in the recesses (1a) and bent and riveted to the base plate (13).

15. The terminal according to any one of claims 2, 11-14, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) also includes a welding part (19) connected to the rear side of the mating part (10). The welding part (19) is flat and is used to weld to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body (1) is an integral stamped part. The mating part (10) of the terminal body (1) is a single-layer plate structure, and the welding part (19) of the terminal body (1) is a double-layer plate structure, so that the thickness of the welding part (19) is twice the thickness of the mating part (10).

16. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mating part (10) includes a base plate part (13), an upper row of cantilever arms (11) connected to the upper side of the base plate part (13), and a base plate (120) connected to the lower side of the base plate part (13). The upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the base plate (120) are used to make electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the base plate (120). The elastic clip (2) includes an upper row of elastic arms (21') and a lower plate (220) spaced apart from the upper row of elastic arms (21'). The end of the upper row of elastic arms (21') abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever (11), and the lower plate (220) is fixed to the outer side of the base plate (120).

17. The terminal according to claim 16, characterized in that: A lower row of protrusions (12a) corresponding to the upper row of cantilever (11) is formed on the inner side of the base plate (120). The end of the upper row of cantilever (11) is used to make electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions (12a) is used to make electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

18. The terminal according to claim 16, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) also includes a fixing plate (23) fixed to the outer side of the base plate portion (13) of the mating portion (10) and an upper side plate (24) connected to the upper side edge of the fixing plate (23). The upper row of elastic arms (21') is connected to the upper side plate (24), the lower plate (220) is connected to the lower side of the fixing plate (23), and the upper side plate (24) is located on the outer side of the root of the upper row of cantilever arms (11).

19. The terminal according to claim 18, characterized in that: Riveting pieces (2a) are formed on the sides of the fixing plate (23) and the lower plate (220), respectively, and a notch (1a) is formed on the side of the base plate (120). The riveting pieces (2a) on the fixing plate (23) are bent and riveted to the base plate (13), and the riveting pieces (2a) on the lower plate (220) are positioned in the notch (1a) of the base plate (120) and bent and riveted to the base plate (120).

20. The terminal according to claim 18, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) also includes a front side plate located between the front sides of the upper side plate (24) and the lower side plate (220), and a locking spring (18) is formed on the upper side plate (24) and / or the lower side plate (220), the locking spring (18) being used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal in the connector housing.

21. The terminal according to any one of claims 1, 16-20, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) also includes a welding part (19) connected to the rear side of the mating part (10). The welding part (19) is flat and is used to weld to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body (1) is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding part (19) is greater than the thickness of the mating part (10).

22. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mating part (10) includes a U-shaped base (130), an upper row of cantilever arms (11) connected to the upper side of the U-shaped base (130), and a bottom plate (120) connected to the lower side of the base plate (13). The upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the bottom plate (120) are used to make electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the bottom plate (120). The elastic clip (2) includes an upper row of elastic arms (21') and a lower plate (220) spaced apart from the upper row of elastic arms (21'). The end of the upper row of elastic arms (21') abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever (11), and the lower plate (220) abuts against the outer side of the base plate (120).

23. The terminal according to claim 22, characterized in that: A lower row of protrusions (12a) corresponding to the upper row of cantilever (11) is formed on the inner side of the base plate (120). The end of the upper row of cantilever (11) is used to make electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions (12a) is used to make electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

24. The terminal according to claim 22, characterized in that: The elastic clip (2) also includes a U-shaped fixing part (230) fixed to the outside of the U-shaped base (130) of the mating part (10), the upper row elastic arm (21') is connected to the upper side of the U-shaped fixing part (230), and the lower plate (220) is connected to the lower side of the U-shaped fixing part (230).

25. The terminal according to any one of claims 1, 22-24, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) also includes a welding part (19) connected to the rear side of the mating part (10). The welding part (19) is flat and is used to weld to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body (1) is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding part (19) is equal to the thickness of the mating part (10).

26. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mating part (10) includes a U-shaped base (130) and an upper row of cantilever (11) and a lower row of cantilever (12) connected to the upper side and the lower side of the U-shaped base (130) respectively. The ends of the upper row of cantilever (11) and the lower row of cantilever (12) are used to make electrical contact with the mating terminal inserted between them. The elastic clip (2) includes a row of U-shaped elastic arms (210), an upper band (211) connected to the upper end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms (210), and a lower band (212) connected to the lower end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms (210). The upper row of cantilever (11) and the lower row of cantilever (12) of the mating part (10) are respectively inserted into a row of spacer slots (201) between the row of U-shaped elastic arms (210). The upper belt (211) abuts against the outer side of the end of the upper row of cantilever (11), and the lower belt (212) abuts against the outer side of the end of the lower row of cantilever (12).

27. The terminal according to claim 1 or 26, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) also includes a welding part (19) connected to the rear side of the mating part (10). The welding part (19) is flat and is used to weld to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body (1) is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding part (19) is equal to the thickness of the mating part (10).

28. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mating part (10) includes a U-shaped base (130), an upper row of cantilever arms (11) connected to the upper side of the U-shaped base (130), and a bottom plate (120) connected to the lower side of the base plate (13). The upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the bottom plate (120) are used to make electrical contact with mating terminals inserted between the upper row of cantilever arms (11) and the bottom plate (120). The elastic clip (2) includes a row of U-shaped elastic arms (210), an upper band (211) connected to the upper end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms (210), and a lower band (212) connected to the lower end of the row of U-shaped elastic arms (210). The elastic clip (2) is fitted on the outside of the mating part (10), the upper belt part (211) abuts against the outside of the end of the upper row cantilever (11), and the lower belt part (212) and the lower part of the U-shaped elastic arm (210) abut against the outside of the base plate (120).

29. The terminal according to claim 28, characterized in that: A lower row of protrusions (12a) corresponding to the upper row of cantilever (11) is formed on the inner side of the base plate (120). The end of the upper row of cantilever (11) is used to make electrical contact with the upper side of the inserted mating terminal, and the lower row of protrusions (12a) is used to make electrical contact with the lower side of the inserted mating terminal.

30. The terminal according to claim 28, characterized in that: Riveting tabs (2a) are formed on the outermost two of the row of U-shaped elastic arms (210), and the riveting tabs (2a) are bent and riveted to the U-shaped base (130) to fix the elastic clip (2) to the mating part (10).

31. The terminal according to any one of claims 1, 28-30, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) also includes a welding part (19) connected to the rear side of the mating part (10). The welding part (19) is flat and is used to weld to the end of the cable or to the busbar. The terminal body (1) is an integral machined part, and the thickness of the welding part (19) is equal to the thickness of the mating part (10).

32. A connector, characterized in that, include: Connector housing; and The terminal according to any one of claims 1-31 is inserted into the connector housing.

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