Terminal, electrical connection module and connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to a terminal, an electrical connection module, and a connector. The terminal comprises: a mating section for interlocking with a mating terminal, wherein the mating section includes an upper wall and a lower wall opposite each other in a vertical direction, and a pair of side walls opposite each other in a transverse direction; and a guide plate connected to one side of the upper wall and extending in a longitudinal direction of the mating section to guide the insertion of the terminal into a terminal insertion hole of a connector housing in the correct orientation;A stepped section, designed to abut a secondary locking mechanism of a connector, is formed at a rear end of the mating section so that the terminal can be locked in the terminal insertion hole by the secondary locking mechanism, and the guide plate is arranged above and perpendicular to the upper wall, with a rear end of a side wall on one side of the upper wall engaging with a rear end of the guide plate and / or a rear end of the upper wall to improve the structural strength of the rear end of the mating section and thus reliably lock the terminal in the housing by means of a secondary locking mechanism.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED REGISTRATION

[0001] This application claims priority from the Chinese patent application CN202421593984.4, which was filed with the State Intellectual Property Administration of China on July 5, 2024, and the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Area of ​​the invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a terminal, an electrical connection module comprising the terminal, and a connector comprising the electrical connection module. Description of the state of the art

[0003] In the prior art, a connector generally comprises a housing, a terminal, and a secondary locking mechanism. A terminal insertion hole is formed in the housing, and the terminal is inserted into and secured within this hole. A secondary locking slot is also formed in the housing, and the secondary locking mechanism is inserted into and secured within this slot. The secondary locking mechanism, mounted in the housing, engages a stepped section at the rear end of a mating section of the terminal to lock the terminal within the housing. The rear end of the existing mating section has an annular structure with one open side, resulting in poor structural strength and easy deformation. This causes the terminal to easily disengage from the secondary locking mechanism. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention was developed to overcome or mitigate at least one aspect of the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a clamp is provided. The clamp comprises: a mating section for interlocking with a mating clamp, wherein the mating section comprises an upper wall and a lower wall opposite it in a vertical direction, and a pair of side walls opposite it in a transverse direction; and a guide plate connected to one side of the upper wall and extending in a longitudinal direction of the mating section to guide the insertion of the clamp into a clamp entry hole of a connector housing in a correct orientation;A stepped section, configured to abut a secondary locking element of a connector, is formed at a rear end of the mating section so that the terminal can be locked in the terminal insertion hole by the secondary locking element, and the guide plate is arranged above and perpendicular to the upper wall, with a rear end of a side wall on one side of the upper wall engaging with a rear end of the guide plate and / or a rear end of the upper wall to improve the structural strength of the rear end of the interlocking section.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a snap element is formed at the rear end of one side wall, wherein the snap element projects upwards from an upper side edge of one side wall, a snap slot is formed in the rear end of the guide plate, and the snap element is engaged in the snap slot to bring the rear end of one side wall into engagement with the rear end of the guide plate.

[0007] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the snap element and the snap slot are rectangular, an engagement hole is formed in the snap element, an engagement pin is formed on one side of the rear end of the upper wall, and the engagement pin is inserted into the engagement hole to engage the rear end of one side wall with the rear end of the upper wall.

[0008] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the snap element and the snap slot are L-shaped, T-shaped or Ω-shaped, so that when the snap element and the snap slot interlock, they are prevented from disengaging in the longitudinal and vertical direction of the opposing section.

[0009] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the clamp further comprises a locking tab which is connected to a front end of the upper wall and extends obliquely upwards and backwards to engage with a perforated wall of the clamp insertion hole in order to lock the clamp in the clamp insertion hole.

[0010] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, an opening is formed in the upper wall of the opposite section, and the locking tab is suspended in the opening so that the locking tab can move elastically in the vertical direction of the opposite section.

[0011] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the upper wall, the lower wall and the pair of side walls of the counter section define an insertion cavity for inserting the counter clamp; and the lower wall is connected between lower side edges of the pair of side walls, and the other side of the upper wall is connected to an upper side edge of the other side wall.

[0012] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the clamp further comprises an elastic cantilever which is arranged in the insertion cavity of the counterpart section and has a fixed end which is connected to an inner side of a front end of one of the two side walls, wherein the elastic cantilever is used for electrical contact with the counter clamp which is inserted into the insertion cavity of the counterpart section.

[0013] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, a free end of the elastic cantilever abuts an inner side of the rear end of the upper wall, and a first electrical contact is formed on the elastic cantilever, wherein the first electrical contact is used for electrical contact with one side of the inserted counter clamp.

[0014] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the elastic boom is V-shaped and comprises a first arm section extending between the fixed end and the first electrical contact, and a second arm section extending between the free end and the first electrical contact.

[0015] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, two raised second electrical contacts are formed on an inner side of the lower wall of the counter section, and the two second electrical contacts are both in electrical contact with one side of the inserted counter clamp.

[0016] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the two second electrical contacts are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the opposite section, and the first electrical contact is arranged between the two second electrical contacts.

[0017] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the terminal further comprises a crimping section for crimping onto a cable, wherein the crimping section is connected to the rear end of the counter section and extends to the rear.

[0018] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the crimp insert comprises: a first crimp insert for crimping onto a conductor core of the cable; and a second crimp insert for crimping onto an outer sheath of the cable, wherein the first crimp insert is arranged between the mating section and the second crimp insert.

[0019] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the clamp is a one-piece stamped part.

[0020] According to a further aspect of the present invention, an electrical connection module is provided. The electrical connection module comprises: the aforementioned terminal; and a cable having one end electrically connected to the terminal.

[0021] According to a further aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a connector housing with a terminal insertion hole extending longitudinally and a secondary locking slot extending transversely and communicating with the terminal insertion hole; the terminal or electrical connection module inserted into and secured in the terminal insertion hole; and a secondary locking element inserted into and secured in the secondary locking slot and bearing longitudinally against the stepped section at the rear end of the mating section of the terminal to lock the terminal in the terminal insertion hole.

[0022] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove is formed in the housing which extends in the longitudinal direction of the housing, wherein the guide groove serves to cooperate with the guide plate on the clamp in order to guide the insertion and fastening of the clamp in the clamp insertion hole of the connector housing in a correct orientation.

[0023] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, several terminal insertion holes are formed in the connector housing, and the secondary locking slot is connected to the several terminal insertion holes; and the connector comprises several terminals, wherein the several terminals are each inserted and mounted in the several terminal insertion holes, and the secondary locking mechanism is designed to bear against all the several terminals in order to lock all the several terminals in the terminal insertion holes.

[0024] In the aforementioned embodiments according to the present invention, a rear end of a side wall of a counter section of a clamp engages with a rear end of a guide plate and / or a rear end of an upper wall, such that a rear end of the counter section has a circumferentially closed annular structure, thereby increasing the structural strength of the rear end of the counter section and thus enabling the clamp to be reliably locked in the housing by means of a secondary locking mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The foregoing and other features of the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the detailed description of exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1 shows an illustrative perspective view of a clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention seen from one side; Fig. 2 shows an illustrative perspective view of the clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, seen from another side; Fig. Figure 3 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 4 shows an illustrative perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 5 shows an exploded schematic view of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 6 shows an illustrative perspective view of a clamp according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention, seen from one side; Fig. Figure 7 shows an illustrative perspective view of the clamp according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention, seen from a different side; Fig. Figure 8 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the clamp according to a further embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 9 shows an illustrative perspective view of a connector according to a further embodiment of the present invention; and Fig. Figure 10 shows an exploded schematic view of the connector according to a further embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EXECUTIONS OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, where the same reference numerals denote the same elements. However, the present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and should not be considered as limited to the embodiment set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is complete and comprehensive and the concept of the disclosure is fully conveyed to the person skilled in the art.

[0027] The following detailed description provides numerous specific details for explanatory purposes, enabling a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it will be clear that one or more embodiments can be realized without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are represented schematically to simplify the drawing.

[0028] According to a general concept of the present invention, a clamp is provided. The clamp comprises: a mating section for interlocking with a mating clamp, wherein the mating section comprises an upper wall and a lower wall which are opposite each other in the vertical direction, and a pair of side walls which are opposite each other in the transverse direction; and a guide plate which is connected to one side of the upper wall and extends in the longitudinal direction of the mating section to guide the insertion of the clamp into a clamp insertion hole of a connector housing in a correct orientation;A stepped section, designed to abut a secondary locking mechanism of a connector, is formed at a rear end of the mating section so that the terminal can be locked in the terminal insertion hole by the secondary locking mechanism, and the guide plate is arranged above and perpendicular to the upper wall, with a rear end of a side wall on one side of the upper wall engaging with a rear end of the guide plate and / or a rear end of the upper wall to improve the structural strength of the rear end of the mating section.

[0029] According to a further general concept of the present invention, an electrical connection module is provided. The electrical connection module comprises: the aforementioned terminal; and a cable, one end of which is electrically connected to the terminal.

[0030] According to a further general concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a connector housing with a terminal insertion hole extending longitudinally and a secondary locking slot extending transversely and communicating with the terminal insertion hole; the terminal or electrical connection module inserted into and secured in the terminal insertion hole; and a secondary locking element inserted into and secured in the secondary locking slot and bearing longitudinally against the stepped section at the rear end of the mating section of the terminal to lock the terminal in the terminal insertion hole. First embodiment

[0031] The Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5 show the first embodiment according to the present invention, wherein Fig. Figure 1 shows an illustrative perspective view of a clamp 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as seen from one side; Fig. 2 shows an illustrative perspective view of the terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, seen from another side; Fig. Figure 3 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the clamp 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 4 shows an illustrative perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 5 shows an exploded schematic view of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. Figure 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, namely a clamp 1. The clamp 1 comprises: a mating section 10 and a guide plate 14. The mating section 10 serves to engage with a mating clamp (not shown), wherein the mating section 10 comprises an upper wall 11 and a lower wall 12, which are opposite each other in a vertical direction Z, and a pair of side walls 13, which are opposite each other in a transverse direction X. The guide plate 14 is connected to one side of the upper wall 11 and extends in a longitudinal direction Y of the mating section 10 to guide the insertion of the clamp 1 into a clamp insertion hole 301 of a connector housing 3 in a correct orientation.

[0033] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment a stepped section 10a, configured to abut a secondary locking element 4 of a connector, is formed at a rear end of the mating section 10, so that the terminal 1 can be locked in the terminal insertion hole 301 by the secondary locking element 4. The guide plate 14 is arranged above and perpendicular to the upper wall 11, with a rear end of a side wall 13 on one side of the upper wall 11 engaging with a rear end of the guide plate 14 and / or a rear end of the upper wall 11 to improve the structural strength of the rear end of the mating section 10.

[0034] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment a snap element 13a is formed at the rear end of one side wall 13, wherein the snap element 13a projects upwards from an upper side edge of one side wall 13, a snap slot 14a is formed in the rear end of the guide plate 14 and the snap element 13a is engaged in the snap slot 14a to engage the rear end of one side wall 13 with the rear end of the guide plate 14.

[0035] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment the snap element 13a and the snap slot 14a are rectangular, an engagement hole 13b is formed in the snap element 13a, an engagement pin 11b is formed on one side of the rear end of the upper wall 11 and the engagement pin 11b is inserted into the engagement hole 13b to engage the rear end of one side wall 13 with the rear end of the upper wall 11.

[0036] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the terminal 1 in the illustrated embodiment further comprises a locking tab 15 which is connected to a front end of the upper wall 11 and extends obliquely upwards and backwards to engage with a perforated wall of the terminal insertion hole 301 in order to lock the terminal 1 in the terminal insertion hole 301.

[0037] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment an opening 102 is formed in the upper wall 11 of the opposite section 10, and the locking tab 15 is suspended in the opening 102 so that the locking tab 15 can move elastically in the height direction Z of the opposite section 10.

[0038] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper wall 11, the lower wall 12, and the pair of side walls 13 of the counterpart section 10 define an insertion cavity 101 for inserting the counter clamp. The lower wall 12 is connected between the lower side edges of the pair of side walls 13, and the other side of the upper wall 11 is connected to an upper side edge of the other side wall 13.

[0039] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the clamp 1 in the illustrated embodiment further comprises an elastic extension 16, which is arranged in the insertion cavity 101 of the counterpart section 10 and has a fixed end 16a that is connected to an inner surface of a front end of one of the two side walls 13. The elastic extension 16 serves for electrical contact with the counter clamp, which is inserted into the insertion cavity 101 of the counterpart section 10.

[0040] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment a free end 16b of the elastic cantilever 16 abuts an inside of the rear end of the upper wall 11, and a first electrical contact 16c is formed on the elastic cantilever 16, wherein the first electrical contact 16c serves for electrical contact with one side of the inserted counter clamp.

[0041] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment the elastic boom 16 is V-shaped and comprises a first arm section 161 extending between the fixed end 16a and the first electrical contact 16c, and a second arm section 162 extending between the free end 16b and the first electrical contact 16c.

[0042] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment two raised second electrical contacts 12c are formed on an inside of the lower wall 12 of the counter section 10, and the two second electrical contacts 12c are both in electrical contact with one side of the inserted counter clamp.

[0043] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment the two second electrical contacts 12c are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the opposite section 10, and the first electrical contact 16c is arranged between the two second electrical contacts 12c.

[0044] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the terminal 1 in the illustrated embodiment further comprises a crimp section 19 for crimping onto a cable 2, wherein the crimp section 19 is connected to the rear end of the counter section 10 and extends to the rear.

[0045] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the crimp section 19 in the illustrated embodiment comprises a first crimp section 191 and a second crimp section 192. The first crimp section 191 is used for crimping onto a conductor core 21 of the cable 2. The second crimp section 192 is used for crimping onto an outer sheath 22 of the cable 2. The first crimp section 19 is arranged between the mating section 10 and the second crimp section 192.

[0046] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the terminal 1 in the illustrated embodiment is a one-piece stamped part.

[0047] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. Figure 5 shows a further embodiment of the present invention, which also includes an electrical connection module. The electrical connection module comprises a terminal 1 and a cable 2. The cable 2 has one end that is electrically connected to the terminal 1.

[0048] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. Figure 5 shows a further embodiment of the present invention, which also discloses a connector. The connector comprises: a connector housing 3, a secondary locking device 4, and the aforementioned terminal 1 or electrical connection module. The connector housing 3 has a terminal insertion hole 301 extending in its longitudinal direction Y, and a secondary locking slot 31 extending in its transverse direction X and communicating with the terminal insertion hole 301. The terminal 1 or electrical connection module is inserted into and secured in the terminal insertion hole 301. The secondary locking device 4 is inserted into and secured in the secondary locking slot 31 and abuts in the longitudinal direction Y the stepped section 10a at the rear end of the mating section 10 of the terminal 1 to lock the terminal 1 in the terminal insertion hole 301.

[0049] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment a guide groove extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing is formed in the housing, the guide groove serving to cooperate with the guide plate 14 on the terminal 1 in order to guide the insertion and mounting of the terminal 1 into the terminal insertion hole 301 of the connector housing 3 in a correct alignment.

[0050] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the illustrated embodiment several terminal insertion holes 301 are formed in the connector housing 3, and the secondary locking slot 31 is connected to the multiple terminal insertion holes 301. The connector comprises multiple terminals 1, wherein the multiple terminals 1 are each inserted into and mounted in the multiple terminal insertion holes 301, and the secondary locking mechanism 4 is designed to bear against all multiple terminals 1 in order to lock all multiple terminals 1 in the terminal insertion holes 301. The second embodiment

[0051] The Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. Figure 10 shows the second embodiment according to the present invention, wherein Fig. 6 shows an illustrative perspective view of a clamp 1 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention as seen from one side; Fig. Figure 7 shows an illustrative perspective view of the terminal 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention, seen from a different side; Fig. Figure 8 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the terminal 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 9 shows an illustrative perspective view of a connector according to a further embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 10 shows an exploded schematic view of the connector according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. Figure 10, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, discloses a clamp 1. The clamp 1 comprises: a mating section 10 and a guide plate 14. The mating section 10 serves to engage with a mating clamp (not shown), wherein the mating section 10 comprises an upper wall 11 and a lower wall 12, which are opposite each other in a vertical direction Z, and a pair of side walls 13, which are opposite each other in a transverse direction X. The guide plate 14 is connected to one side of the upper wall 11 and extends in a longitudinal direction Y of the mating section 10 to guide the insertion of the clamp 1 into a clamp insertion hole 301 of a connector housing 3 in a correct orientation.

[0053] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment a stepped section 10a, configured to abut a secondary locking element 4 of a connector, is formed at a rear end of the mating section 10, so that the terminal 1 can be locked in the terminal insertion hole 301 by the secondary locking element 4. The guide plate 14 is arranged above and perpendicular to the upper wall 11, with a rear end of a side wall 13 on one side of the upper wall 11 engaging a rear end of the guide plate 14 and / or a rear end of the upper wall 11 to improve the structural strength of the rear end of the mating section 10.

[0054] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment a snap element 13a is formed at the rear end of one side wall 13, wherein the snap element 13a projects upwards from an upper side edge of one side wall 13, a snap slot 14a is formed in the rear end of the guide plate 14 and the snap element 13a is engaged in the snap slot 14a to engage the rear end of one side wall 13 with the rear end of the guide plate 14.

[0055] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment the snap element 13a and the snap slot 14a are L-shaped, T-shaped or Ω-shaped, so that the snap element 13a and the snap slot 14a, which are locked into each other, are prevented from disengaging in the longitudinal direction Y and the vertical direction Z of the opposite section 10.

[0056] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the terminal 1 in the illustrated embodiment further comprises a locking tab 15 which is connected to a front end of the upper wall 11 and extends obliquely upwards and backwards to engage with a perforated wall of the terminal insertion hole 301 in order to lock the terminal 1 in the terminal insertion hole 301.

[0057] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment an opening 102 is formed in the upper wall 11 of the opposite section 10, and the locking tab 15 is suspended in the opening 102 so that the locking tab 15 can move elastically in the vertical direction Z of the opposite section 10.

[0058] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper wall 11, the lower wall 12, and the pair of side walls 13 of the counterpart section 10 define an insertion cavity 101 for inserting the counter clamp. The lower wall 12 is connected between the lower side edges of the pair of side walls 13, and the other side of the upper wall 11 is connected to an upper side edge of the other side wall 13.

[0059] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the clamp 1 in the illustrated embodiment further comprises an elastic extension 16, which is arranged in the insertion cavity 101 of the counterpart section 10 and has a fixed end 16a that is connected to an inner side of a front end of one of the two side walls 13. The elastic extension 16 serves for electrical contact with the counter clamp, which is inserted into the insertion cavity 101 of the counterpart section 10.

[0060] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment a free end 16b of the elastic cantilever 16 abuts an inside of the rear end of the upper wall 11, and a first electrical contact 16c is formed on the elastic cantilever 16, wherein the first electrical contact 16c serves for electrical contact with one side of the inserted counter clamp.

[0061] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment the elastic boom 16 is V-shaped and comprises a first arm section 161 extending between the fixed end 16a and the first electrical contact 16c, and a second arm section 162 extending between the free end 16b and the first electrical contact 16c.

[0062] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment two raised second electrical contacts 12c are formed on an inside of the lower wall 12 of the counter section 10, and the two second electrical contacts 12c are both in electrical contact with one side of the inserted counter clamp.

[0063] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment the two second electrical contacts 12c are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the opposite section 10, and the first electrical contact 16c is located between the two second electrical contacts 12c.

[0064] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the terminal 1 in the illustrated embodiment further comprises a crimp section 19 for crimping onto a cable 2, wherein the crimp section 19 is connected to the rear end of the counterpart section 10 and extends to the rear.

[0065] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the crimp section 19 in the illustrated embodiment comprises a first crimp section 191 and a second crimp section 192. The first crimp section 191 is used for crimping onto a conductor core 21 of the cable 2. The second crimp section 192 is used for crimping onto an outer sheath 22 of the cable 2. The first crimp section 19 is arranged between the mating section 10 and the second crimp section 192.

[0066] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the terminal 1 in the illustrated embodiment is a one-piece stamped part.

[0067] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. Figure 10 shows a further embodiment of the present invention, which includes an electrical connection module. The electrical connection module comprises a terminal 1 and a cable 2. The cable 2 has one end that is electrically connected to the terminal 1.

[0068] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, a further embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector. The connector comprises: a connector housing 3, a secondary locking device 4, and the aforementioned terminal 1 or electrical connection module. The connector housing 3 has a terminal insertion hole 301 extending in its longitudinal direction Y, and a secondary locking slot 31 extending in its transverse direction X and communicating with the terminal insertion hole 301. The terminal 1 or electrical connection module is inserted into and secured in the terminal insertion hole 301. The secondary locking device 4 is inserted into and secured in the secondary locking slot 31 and abuts in the longitudinal direction Y the stepped section 10a at the rear end of the mating section 10 of the terminal 1 to lock the terminal 1 in the terminal insertion hole 301.

[0069] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment a guide groove extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing is formed in the housing, the guide groove serving to cooperate with the guide plate 14 at the connection 1 in order to guide the insertion and fastening of the connection 1 in the connection insertion hole 301 of the connector housing 3 in a correct orientation.

[0070] As in the Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig.As shown in Figure 10, in the illustrated embodiment several terminal insertion holes 301 are formed in the connector housing 3, and the secondary locking slot 31 is connected to the multiple terminal insertion holes 301. The connector comprises multiple terminals 1, wherein the multiple terminals 1 are each inserted into and secured in the multiple terminal insertion holes 301, and the secondary locking mechanism 4 is designed to bear against all multiple terminals 1 in order to lock all multiple terminals 1 in the terminal insertion holes 301.

[0071] Those skilled in the field should understand that the embodiments mentioned above are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting. For example, many modifications can be made to the embodiments mentioned above by those skilled in the field, and various features described in different embodiments can be freely combined without conflicting configurations or principles.

[0072] Although several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be clear to the person skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the disclosure, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0073] As used here, an element referred to in the singular and followed by the word "a" or "an" is to be understood as not excluding the plural form of the elements or steps mentioned, unless such exclusion is expressly stated. Furthermore, references to "an embodiment" of the present invention are not to be understood as excluding the existence of other embodiments that also have the features mentioned. Unless expressly stated otherwise, embodiments that "comprise" or "have" an element or elements with a particular property may also include other elements that do not have that property. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Clamp, encompassing: a counter-section (10) for interlocking with a counter-clamp, the counter-section comprising an upper wall (11) and a lower wall (12) opposite it in a vertical direction (Z), and a pair of side walls (13) opposite it in a transverse direction (X); and a guide plate (14) which is connected to one side of the upper wall (11) and extends in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the opposite section (10) to guide the insertion of the terminal (1) into a terminal insertion hole (301) of a connector (3) in a correct orientation; wherein a stepped section (10a) which is configured to abut a secondary locking mechanism (4) of a connector is formed at a rear end of the counterpart section (10) so that the terminal (1) can be locked in the terminal insertion hole (301) by the secondary locking mechanism (4), and wherein the guide plate (14) is arranged above and perpendicular to the upper wall (11), a rear end of a side wall (13) on one side of the upper wall (11) engages with a rear end of the guide plate (14) and / or a rear end of the upper wall (11) to increase the structural strength of the rear end of the counter section (10). [2] Clamp according to claim 1, wherein a snap element (13a) is formed at the rear end of one side wall (13), the snap element (13a) projects upwards from an upper side edge of one side wall (13), a snap slot (14a) is formed in the rear end of the guide plate (14), and the snap element (13a) engages in the snap slot (14a) to engage the rear end of one side wall (13) with the rear end of the guide plate (14). [3] Clamp according to claim 2, wherein the snap element (13a) and the snap slot (14a) are rectangular, an engagement hole (13b) is formed in the snap element (13a), an engagement pin (11b) is formed on one side of the rear end of the upper wall (11), and the engagement pin (11b) is inserted into the engagement hole (13b) to engage the rear end of one side wall (13) with the rear end of the upper wall (11). [4] Clamp according to claim 2, wherein the snap element (13a) and the snap slot (14a) are L-shaped, T-shaped or Ω-shaped, such that the snap element (13a) and the snap slot (14a) are locked into each other and cannot detach from each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) and vertical direction (Z) of the opposite section (10). [5] Clamp according to claim 1, further comprising: a locking tab (15) which is connected to a front end of the upper wall (11) and extends obliquely upwards and backwards to engage with a perforated wall of the terminal insertion hole (301) to lock the terminal (1) in the terminal insertion hole (301). [6] Clamp according to claim 5, wherein an opening (102) is formed in the upper wall (11) of the counter section (10), and the locking tab (15) is suspended in the opening (102) to allow the locking tab (15) to move elastically in the vertical direction (Z) of the counter section (10). [7] Clamp according to claim 1, wherein the upper wall (11), the lower wall (12) and the pair of side walls (13) of the counterpart section (10) define an insertion cavity (101) for inserting the counter clamp; and the lower wall (12) is connected between the lower side edges of the pair of side walls (13) and the other side of the upper wall (11) is connected to an upper side edge of the other side wall (13). [8] Clamp according to claim 7, further comprising: an elastic cantilever (16) which is arranged in the insertion cavity (101) of the opposite section (10) and has a fixed end (16a) which is connected to an inside of a front end of one of the two side walls (13); wherein the elastic cantilever (16) is used for electrical contact with the counter clamp which is inserted into the insertion cavity (101) of the counter section (10). [9] Clamp according to claim 8, wherein a free end (16b) of the elastic cantilever (16) rests against an inside of the rear end of the upper wall (11), and a first electrical contact (16c) is formed on the elastic cantilever (16), wherein the first electrical contact (16c) serves for electrical contacting with a side of the inserted counter clamp. [10] Clamp according to claim 9, wherein the elastic arm (16) is V-shaped and comprises a first arm section (161) extending between the fixed end (16a) and the first electrical contact (16c), and a second arm section (162) extending between the free end (16b) and the first electrical contact (16c). [11] Terminal according to claim 9, wherein two raised second electrical contacts (12c) are formed on an inside of the lower wall (12) of the counter section (10), and the two second electrical contacts (12c) are both in electrical contact with a side of the inserted counter terminal. [12] Electrical connection module comprising: a clamp (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11; and a cable (2) having one end electrically connected to the terminal (1). [13] Connectors, comprising: a connector housing (3) with a terminal insertion hole (301) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) thereof, and a secondary locking slot (31) extending in a transverse direction (X) thereof and connected to the terminal insertion hole (301); a terminal (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 15 or an electrical connection module according to claim 16, which is inserted into and secured in the terminal insertion hole (301); and a secondary locking device (4) which is inserted into and secured in the secondary locking slot (31) and bears in the longitudinal direction (Y) against the step section (10a) at the rear end of the opposite section (10) of the terminal (1) to lock the terminal (1) in the terminal insertion hole (301). [14] Connector according to claim 13, wherein a guide groove extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing is formed in the housing, wherein the guide groove serves to cooperate with the guide plate (14) on the terminal (1) in order to guide the insertion and mounting of the terminal (1) into the terminal insertion hole (301) of the connector housing (3) in a directionally fixed state. [15] Connector according to claim 13, wherein a plurality of terminal insertion holes (301) is formed in the connector housing (3) and the secondary locking slot (31) is connected to the plurality of terminal insertion holes (301); and the connector comprises a plurality of terminals (1), wherein the plurality of terminals (1) are each inserted into and secured in the plurality of terminal insertion holes (301), and the secondary locking mechanism (4) is configured to bear against all terminals (1) to lock all terminals (1) in the terminal insertion holes (301).

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