Terminal and automobile connector

CN224759735UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-15HU LANE ELECTRONICS NANJING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522085295.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-26
Publication Date
2026-09-15
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-26

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Technical Problem

[0002]汽车连接器可用于汽车上,相关技术的汽车连接器的端子在V2振动过程中,该汽车连接器的端子的簧片和与之配对的连接器的公端PIN磨损严重,产品监控瞬断时端子瞬断

Benefits of technology

[0026] The present invention has the following advantages: when the locking member is fastened to the terminal receiving part, it can absorb the stress caused by vibration or impact, reduce the wear between the first spring and the second spring and the PIN pin, and improve the overall service life and reliability of the terminal.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a terminal and car connector, and the terminal includes: terminal receiving part has first side wall and second side wall, the inner surface of first side wall is equipped with first reed, and the inner surface of second side wall is equipped with second reed, locking piece is sleeved in the outer periphery of terminal receiving part, and locking piece has first side plate and second side plate, and first side plate is equipped with the first convex part that combines with the outer surface of first side wall, and second side plate is equipped with the second convex part that combines with the outer surface of second side wall. Locking piece can absorb the stress produced because of vibration or impact, reduces the attrition between first reed, second reed and PIN needle, can improve the service life and reliability of terminal whole.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a terminal and an automotive connector. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive connectors are used in automobiles. During V2 vibration, the terminals of the automotive connectors suffer severe wear on the springs of the terminals and the male pins of the mating connectors, resulting in momentary terminal breakage during product monitoring. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a terminal and an automotive connector.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: constructing a terminal, including:

[0005] A terminal receiving portion having a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other; a first spring is provided on the inner surface of the first sidewall, and a second spring is provided on the inner surface of the second sidewall;

[0006] A locking member is fitted onto the outer periphery of the terminal receiving portion. The locking member has a first side plate and a second side plate disposed opposite to each other. The first side plate has a first protrusion that engages with the outer surface of the first side wall. The second side plate has a second protrusion that engages with the outer surface of the second side wall.

[0007] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the first sidewall is provided with a plurality of first grooves, and the outer surface of the second sidewall is provided with a plurality of second grooves;

[0008] The first groove and the first protrusion are tightly joined together;

[0009] The second groove and the second protrusion are tightly joined together.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of the first grooves are spaced apart along the length direction and / or width direction of the first sidewall, and the first protrusions are disposed opposite to the first grooves one by one;

[0011] A plurality of the second grooves are spaced apart along the length and / or width of the second sidewall, and the second protrusions are arranged opposite to the second grooves one by one.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first sidewall is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove at both ends along its width direction; the second sidewall is provided with a third limiting groove and a fourth limiting groove at both ends along its width direction; the first limiting groove and the third limiting groove are arranged opposite to each other, and the second limiting groove and the fourth limiting groove are arranged opposite to each other.

[0013] The locking component includes a connecting plate that connects the first side plate and the second side plate to opposite first sides. A portion of the structure of the connecting plate is located in the first limiting groove and the third limiting groove.

[0014] A first fastening plate extends from the second side of the first side plate, and the first fastening plate is located in the second limiting groove. A second fastening plate extends from the second side of the second side plate, and the second fastening plate is located in the fourth limiting groove, and the second fastening plate is fastened to the first fastening plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first fastening plate is provided with a plurality of first fastening portions at one end away from the first side plate, and a first fastening groove is formed between adjacent first fastening portions.

[0016] The second fastening plate has a plurality of second fastening parts at one end away from the second side plate, and a second fastening groove is formed between adjacent second fastening parts; the first fastening part is engaged with the second fastening groove, and the second fastening part is engaged with the first fastening groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first sidewall is provided with a fifth limiting groove and a sixth limiting groove at both ends along its width direction, the fifth limiting groove penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the first sidewall, the fifth limiting groove is provided with a first protrusion, the first side plate is provided with a first edge plate, and the first edge plate is combined with the first protrusion.

[0018] The sixth limiting groove extends through the inner and outer surfaces of the first side wall. A second protrusion is provided in the sixth limiting groove. A second edge plate is provided on the second side of the first side plate. The second edge plate is combined with the second protrusion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the second sidewall is provided with a seventh limiting groove and an eighth limiting groove at both ends along its width direction, the seventh limiting groove penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the second sidewall, the seventh limiting groove is provided with a third protrusion, the first side of the second side plate is provided with a third edge plate, and the third edge plate is combined with the third protrusion.

[0020] The eighth limiting groove extends through the inner and outer surfaces of the second side wall. A fourth protrusion is provided in the eighth limiting groove. A fourth edge-sealing plate is provided on the second side of the second side plate. The fourth edge-sealing plate is combined with the fourth protrusion.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first reed includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, and a plurality of first contact portions connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The first contact portions are wavy or zigzag-shaped, and the first connecting portion is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first sidewall at its first end.

[0022] The second reed includes a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion, and a plurality of second contact portions connected to the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion. The second contact portions are wavy or zigzag-shaped. The fourth connecting portion is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second sidewall at its first end.

[0023] In some embodiments, the inner surface of the first sidewall at its first end is provided with a plurality of first protrusions, and the first connecting portion is provided with a first limiting hole that cooperates with the first protrusions;

[0024] The second sidewall has a plurality of second protrusions on its inner surface at its first end, and the third connecting part has a second limiting hole that cooperates with the second protrusions.

[0025] This utility model also discloses an automotive connector, including the terminals of any of the above embodiments.

[0026] The present invention has the following advantages: when the locking member is fastened to the terminal receiving part, it can absorb the stress caused by vibration or impact, reduce the wear between the first spring and the second spring and the PIN pin, and improve the overall service life and reliability of the terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the terminals in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the terminal structure in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the terminal without the locking member in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the terminal without the locking element in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the terminal without the locking member in some other embodiments of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the terminal without the locking element in some other embodiments of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 This is one of the partially exploded views of the terminals in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a second partially exploded view of the terminals in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 9 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the locking component in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 10 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the locking component in some embodiments of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "head," and "tail" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0039] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. When an component is referred to as being "on" or "below" another component, the component can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other component, or there may be one or more intermediary components. The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0041] This utility model discloses an automotive connector, which may include terminals. The automotive connector can be a female automotive connector to mate with a male automotive connector. Alternatively, the automotive connector can be a female automotive connector to mate with a male automotive connector. The automotive connector can be a high-voltage automotive connector, applicable to, but not limited to, internal combustion engine vehicles and new energy electric vehicles.

[0042] See Figures 1 to 4 The terminal may include a terminal receiving portion 10, a first spring 20, a second spring 30, and a locking member 40.

[0043] The terminal receiving portion 10 is configured to receive a mating terminal, which may be a male terminal. The terminal receiving portion 10 has a first sidewall 11 and a second sidewall 12 disposed opposite to each other. The second end of the first sidewall 11 can be connected to the second sidewall 12 through a first connecting wall 13. The left and / or right sides of the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 can also be connected through a second connecting wall 14, which is disposed close to the second end of the first sidewall 11.

[0044] The first sidewall 11 and the first end of the second sidewall 12 form a receiving port, through which the pin of the mating terminal can be inserted into the terminal receiving part 10. The inner surface of the first sidewall 11 is provided with a first spring 20, and the inner surface of the second sidewall 12 is provided with a second spring 30. The first spring 20 and the second spring 30 are arranged in pairs to elastically clamp the pin of the mating terminal.

[0045] In this context, the inner surface of the first sidewall 11 refers to the surface of the first sidewall 11 facing the second sidewall 12, and the outer surface of the first sidewall 11 refers to the surface of the first sidewall 11 away from the second sidewall 12. Similarly, the inner surface of the second sidewall 12 refers to the surface of the second sidewall 12 facing the first sidewall 11, and the outer surface of the second sidewall 12 refers to the surface of the second sidewall 12 away from the first sidewall 11. The first end of the first sidewall 11 can also be defined as the front end of the first sidewall 11, and the second end of the first sidewall 11 can also be defined as the rear end of the first sidewall 11.

[0046] The locking member 40 is fitted around the outer periphery of the terminal receiving portion 10, and the locking member 40 has a first side plate 41 and a second side plate 42 disposed opposite to each other. The first side plate 41 has a first protrusion 411 that engages with the outer surface of the first side wall 11, for example, by welding, bonding, or attaching. The second side plate 42 has a second protrusion 421 that engages with the outer surface of the second side wall 12, for example, by welding, bonding, or attaching.

[0047] The locking member 40 ensures that the terminal receiving portion 10 remains stable in a vibration environment. By combining the first protrusion 411 with the outer surface of the first sidewall 11 and the second protrusion 421 with the outer surface of the second sidewall 12, the contact area between the locking member 40 and the terminal receiving portion 10 can be increased, thereby improving connection stability and reliability. Furthermore, the locking member 40 can effectively absorb and disperse impact forces, reduce damage to the internal structure of the terminal receiving portion 10 from external impacts, and improve the overall service life and reliability of the terminal.

[0048] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the outer surface of the first sidewall 11 is provided with a plurality of first grooves 111, and the outer surface of the second sidewall 12 is provided with a plurality of second grooves 121; the first grooves 111 are tightly joined with the first protrusion 411; and the second grooves 121 are tightly joined with the second protrusion 421. For example, the first grooves 111 and the first protrusion 411 are tightly joined together by laser welding; and the second grooves 121 and the second protrusion 421 are tightly joined together by laser welding. Of course, the first grooves 111 and the first protrusion 411 are tightly joined together by ultrasonic welding; and the second grooves 121 and the second protrusion 421 are tightly joined together by ultrasonic welding. Appropriate joining methods can be used, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0049] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of the first grooves 111 are spaced apart along the length and / or width direction of the first sidewall 11, and the first protrusions 411 are arranged opposite to the first grooves 111 one by one. Similarly, a plurality of second grooves 121 are spaced apart along the length and / or width direction of the second sidewall 12, and the second protrusions 421 are arranged opposite to the second grooves 121 one by one. The length direction of the first sidewall 11 can be the direction from its first end to its second end, and the width direction of the first sidewall 11 is perpendicular to the length direction. The length direction of the second sidewall 12 can be the direction from its first end to its second end, and the width direction of the second sidewall 12 is perpendicular to the length direction.

[0050] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of the first grooves 111 can be four. The shape formed by connecting the four first grooves 111 in a clockwise sequence can be a square or a rectangle to facilitate processing. When any one of the first grooves 111 is disengaged from the first protrusion 411, the remaining first grooves 111 can still be combined with the first protrusion 411 to ensure that the locking member 40 can always function.

[0051] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of the second grooves 121 can be four. The shape formed by connecting the four second grooves 121 in a clockwise sequence can be a square or a rectangle to facilitate processing. When any one of the second grooves 121 is disengaged from the second protrusion 421, the remaining second grooves 121 can still be combined with the second protrusion 421 to ensure that the locking member 40 can always function.

[0052] Combination Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the orthographic projection shape of the first groove 111 on the first sidewall 11 may be, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, a square or a rectangle, and the shape and size of the first protrusion 411 are adapted to the first groove 111.

[0053] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the orthographic projection shape of the second groove 121 on the second sidewall 12 may be, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, a square or a rectangle, and the shape and size of the second protrusion 421 are adapted to the second groove 121.

[0054] Of course, the shape, number, and position of the first groove 111 and the second groove 121 can be selected according to actual needs, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0055] Combination Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the first sidewall 11 has a first limiting groove 112 and a second limiting groove 113 at both ends along its width direction, and both the first limiting groove 112 and the second limiting groove 113 are located near the first end of the first sidewall 11. The second sidewall 12 has a third limiting groove 122 and a fourth limiting groove 123 at both ends along its width direction, and both the third limiting groove 122 and the fourth limiting groove 123 are located near the first end of the second sidewall 12. The first limiting groove 112 and the third limiting groove 122 are arranged opposite to each other, and the second limiting groove 113 and the fourth limiting groove 123 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0056] The locking member 40 includes a connecting plate 43 that connects the first side plate 41 and the second side plate 42 to their opposite first sides. A portion of the connecting plate 43 is located in the first limiting groove 112 and the third limiting groove 122. A first fastening plate 44 extends from the second side of the first side plate 41 and is located in the second limiting groove 113, with a portion of the first fastening plate 44 situated within the second limiting groove 113.

[0057] The second side plate 42 extends a second fastening plate 45 on its second side. The second fastening plate 45 is located in the fourth limiting groove 123. Part of the structure of the second fastening plate 45 is located in the fourth limiting groove 123, and the second fastening plate 45 is fastened to the first fastening plate 44. This facilitates the assembly of the locking member 40 onto the terminal receiving part 10 by automated equipment. The locking member 40 can be separated by disassembling the first fastening plate 44 and the second fastening plate 45, which facilitates the replacement of the locking member 40 and the maintenance of the terminal.

[0058] Understandably, the first limiting groove 112 and the third limiting groove 122 can serve to position and limit the connecting plate 43. The second limiting groove 113 can serve to position and limit the first fastening plate 44. The fourth limiting groove 123 can serve to position and limit the second fastening plate 45.

[0059] Combination Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​plate 44 is provided with a plurality of first snap-fit ​​portions 441 at one end away from the first side plate 41, and a first snap-fit ​​groove 442 is formed between adjacent first snap-fit ​​portions 441. The second fastening plate 45 has a plurality of second fastening portions 451 at one end away from the second side plate 42, and a second fastening groove 452 is formed between adjacent second fastening portions 451. The first fastening portion 441 is engaged with the second fastening groove 452, and the second fastening portion 451 is engaged with the first fastening groove 442. The first fastening groove 442 and the second fastening groove 452 are similar to dovetail grooves, and the first fastening portion 441 and the second fastening portion 451 are similar to dovetail structures. This makes the first fastening plate 44 and the second fastening plate 45 more stable and reliable connected after the first fastening portion 441 is engaged with the second fastening groove 452 and after the second fastening portion 451 is engaged with the first fastening groove 442. It can also prevent the first fastening plate 44 and the second fastening plate 45 from separating due to vibration, and can ensure that the locking member 40 can function stably.

[0060] Combination Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the first sidewall 11 is provided with a fifth limiting groove 114 and a sixth limiting groove 115 at both ends along its width direction. The fifth limiting groove 114 and the sixth limiting groove 115 are located near the second end of the first sidewall 11. The fifth limiting groove 114 penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the first sidewall 11. A first protrusion 1141 is provided in the fifth limiting groove 114. A first edge plate 46 is provided on the first side of the first side plate 41. The first edge plate 46 is combined with the first protrusion 1141. The first protrusion 1141 does not protrude from the side of the first sidewall 11, so that after the first edge plate 46 wraps around the first protrusion 1141, the first edge plate 46 does not protrude from the side of the first sidewall 11. Furthermore, there is a gap between the side of the first protrusion 1141 facing the second sidewall 12 and the inner surface of the first sidewall 11, so that the first edge plate 46 will not contact the first spring 20.

[0061] Similarly, the sixth limiting groove 115 penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the first sidewall 11. A second protrusion 1151 is provided within the sixth limiting groove 115, and a second edge-wrapping plate 47 is provided on the second side of the first sideplate 41. The second edge-wrapping plate 47 is combined with the second protrusion 1151. The second protrusion 1151 does not protrude from the side of the first sidewall 11, so that after the second edge-wrapping plate 47 wraps around the second protrusion 1151, the second edge-wrapping plate 47 does not protrude from the side of the first sidewall 11. Furthermore, a gap is left between the side of the second protrusion 1151 facing the second sidewall 12 and the inner surface of the first sidewall 11, preventing the second edge-wrapping plate 47 from contacting the first spring 20. By providing the first edge-wrapping plate 46 and the second edge-wrapping plate 47, the locking member 40 is less prone to displacement after being assembled onto the terminal receiving part 10, thus improving the assembly stability of the locking member 40.

[0062] Combination Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the second sidewall 12 is provided with a seventh limiting groove 124 and an eighth limiting groove 125 at both ends along its width direction, respectively, with the seventh limiting groove 124 and the eighth limiting groove 125 located near the second end of the second sidewall 12. The seventh limiting groove 124 penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the second sidewall 12, and a third protrusion 1241 is provided within the seventh limiting groove 124. A third edging plate 48 is provided on the first side of the second sideplate 42, and the third edging plate 48 is combined with the third protrusion 1241. The third protrusion 1241 does not protrude from the side of the second sidewall 12, so that after the third edging plate 48 wraps around the third protrusion 1241, the third edging plate 48 does not protrude from the side of the second sidewall 12, and a gap is left between the side of the third protrusion 1241 facing the first sidewall 11 and the inner surface of the second sidewall 12, so that the second edging plate 47 will not contact the second spring 30.

[0063] The eighth limiting groove 125 penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the second sidewall 12. A fourth protrusion 1251 is provided within the eighth limiting groove 125. A fourth edge-wrapping plate 49 is provided on the second side of the second sideplate 42, and the fourth edge-wrapping plate 49 is combined with the fourth protrusion 1251. The fourth protrusion 1251 does not protrude from the side of the second sidewall 12, so that after the fourth edge-wrapping plate 49 wraps around the fourth protrusion 1251, the third edge-wrapping plate 48 does not protrude from the side of the second sidewall 12. Furthermore, a gap is left between the side of the fourth protrusion 1251 facing the first sidewall 11 and the inner surface of the second sidewall 12, preventing the fourth edge-wrapping plate 49 from contacting the second spring 30. By providing the third edge-wrapping plate 48 and the fourth edge-wrapping plate 49, the locking member 40 is less prone to displacement after being assembled onto the terminal receiving part 10, thus improving the assembly stability of the locking member 40.

[0064] The structural shapes of the first edge banding plate 46, the second edge banding plate 47, the third edge banding plate 48, and the fourth edge banding plate 49 can be referred to. Figure 9 and Figure 10 .

[0065] In some embodiments, the locking member 40 is a metal part, for example, the locking member 40 is made of stainless steel.

[0066] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first spring 20 includes a first connecting portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22, and a plurality of first contact portions 23 connected to the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22. The first contact portions 23 are wavy or zigzag-shaped. The first connecting portion 21 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first sidewall 11 at its first end. Both the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 can be rectangular plate-like structures or rectangular sheet-like structures. The plurality of first contact portions 23 are evenly distributed at intervals along the length direction of the first connecting portion 21.

[0067] The second spring 30 includes a third connecting portion 31 and a fourth connecting portion 32, and a plurality of second contact portions 33 connected to the third connecting portion 31 and the fourth connecting portion 32. The second contact portions 33 are wavy or zigzag-shaped. The fourth connecting portion 32 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second sidewall 12 at its first end. Both the third connecting portion 31 and the fourth connecting portion 32 can be rectangular plate-like structures or rectangular sheet-like structures. The plurality of second contact portions 33 are evenly distributed at intervals along the length direction of the third connecting portion 31.

[0068] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the inner surface of the first sidewall 11 at its first end is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 15, and the first connecting part 21 is provided with a first limiting hole 211 that cooperates with the first protrusions 15; the first protrusions 15 may be T-shaped structures to engage with the first limiting hole 211.

[0069] The second sidewall 12 has a plurality of second protrusions 16 on its inner surface at its first end, and the third connecting part 31 has a second limiting hole 311 that mates with the second protrusions 16. The second protrusions 16 may be T-shaped to engage with the second limiting hole 311.

[0070] In this embodiment, when the terminal is vibrating, the locking member 40 is fastened to the terminal receiving part 10, which can absorb the stress caused by vibration or impact, reduce the wear between the first spring 20 and the second spring 30 and the PIN pin. In addition, by increasing the contact area between the locking member 40 and the terminal receiving part 10, the connection stability and reliability can be improved, thereby effectively absorbing and dispersing the impact force, reducing the damage to the internal structure of the terminal, and improving the overall service life and reliability of the terminal.

[0071] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A terminal, characterized in that, include: Terminal receiving part (10) has a first sidewall (11) and a second sidewall (12) disposed opposite to each other; the inner surface of the first sidewall (11) is provided with a first spring (20), and the inner surface of the second sidewall (12) is provided with a second spring (30); A locking member (40) is fitted around the outer periphery of the terminal receiving part (10). The locking member (40) has a first side plate (41) and a second side plate (42) disposed opposite to each other. The first side plate (41) is provided with a first protrusion (411) that engages with the outer surface of the first side wall (11). The second side plate (42) is provided with a second protrusion (421) that engages with the outer surface of the second side wall (12).

2. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the first sidewall (11) is provided with a plurality of first grooves (111), and the outer surface of the second sidewall (12) is provided with a plurality of second grooves (121); The first groove (111) is tightly joined with the first protrusion (411); The second groove (121) is tightly joined to the second protrusion (421).

3. The terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of the first grooves (111) are spaced apart along the length and / or width of the first sidewall (11), and the first protrusions (411) are arranged opposite to the first grooves (111) one by one; A plurality of second grooves (121) are spaced apart along the length and / or width of the second sidewall (12), and the second protrusions (421) are arranged opposite to the second grooves (121).

4. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sidewall (11) is provided with a first limiting groove (112) and a second limiting groove (113) at both ends along its width direction; the second sidewall (12) is provided with a third limiting groove (122) and a fourth limiting groove (123) at both ends along its width direction; the first limiting groove (112) and the third limiting groove (122) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second limiting groove (113) and the fourth limiting groove (123) are arranged opposite to each other; The locking member (40) includes a connecting plate (43), which connects the first side plate (41) and the second side plate (42) to opposite first sides. A portion of the structure of the connecting plate (43) is located in the first limiting groove (112) and the third limiting groove (122). The second side of the first side plate (41) extends with a first fastening plate (44), which is located in the second limiting groove (113). The second side of the second side plate (42) extends with a second fastening plate (45), which is located in the fourth limiting groove (123), and the second fastening plate (45) is fastened to the first fastening plate (44).

5. The terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​plate (44) has a plurality of first snap-fit ​​parts (441) at one end away from the first side plate (41), and a first snap-fit ​​groove (442) is formed between adjacent first snap-fit ​​parts (441); The second snap-fit ​​plate (45) has a plurality of second snap-fit ​​parts (451) at one end away from the second side plate (42), and a second snap-fit ​​groove (452) is formed between adjacent second snap-fit ​​parts (451); the first snap-fit ​​part (441) is engaged with the second snap-fit ​​groove (452), and the second snap-fit ​​part (451) is engaged with the first snap-fit ​​groove (442).

6. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sidewall (11) is provided with a fifth limiting groove (114) and a sixth limiting groove (115) at both ends along its width direction. The fifth limiting groove (114) penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the first sidewall (11). A first protrusion (1141) is provided in the fifth limiting groove (114). A first edge-sealing plate (46) is provided on the first side of the first side plate (41). The first edge-sealing plate (46) is combined with the first protrusion (1141). The sixth limiting groove (115) penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the first side wall (11). The sixth limiting groove (115) is provided with a second protrusion (1151). The second side of the first side plate (41) is provided with a second edge plate (47). The second edge plate (47) is combined with the second protrusion (1151).

7. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second sidewall (12) is provided with a seventh limiting groove (124) and an eighth limiting groove (125) at both ends along its width direction. The seventh limiting groove (124) penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the second sidewall (12). A third protrusion (1241) is provided in the seventh limiting groove (124). A third edge plate (48) is provided on the first side of the second side plate (42). The third edge plate (48) is combined with the third protrusion (1241). The eighth limiting groove (125) penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the second side wall (12). The eighth limiting groove (125) is provided with a fourth protrusion (1251). The second side of the second side plate (42) is provided with a fourth edge plate (49). The fourth edge plate (49) is combined with the fourth protrusion (1251).

8. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first reed (20) includes a first connecting part (21) and a second connecting part (22), and a plurality of first contact parts (23) connected to the first connecting part (21) and the second connecting part (22). The first contact parts (23) are wavy or zigzag. The first connecting part (21) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first sidewall (11) at its first end. The second spring (30) includes a third connecting portion (31) and a fourth connecting portion (32), and a plurality of second contact portions (33) connected to the third connecting portion (31) and the fourth connecting portion (32). The second contact portions (33) are wavy or zigzag. The fourth connecting portion (32) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second sidewall (12) at its first end.

9. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sidewall (11) has a plurality of first protrusions (15) on its inner surface at its first end, and the first connecting part (21) has a first limiting hole (211) that cooperates with the first protrusions (15). The second sidewall (12) has a plurality of second protrusions (16) on its inner surface at its first end, and the third connecting part (31) has a second limiting hole (311) that cooperates with the second protrusions (16).

10. An automotive connector, characterized in that, Includes the terminal as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.