Terminal body, terminal, and connector

Abstract

To provide a terminal body, a terminal, and a connector that improves the conductivity of the terminal by avoiding large angle bending of the terminal body.SOLUTION: A terminal body includes a first terminal plate (10) having a first fitting portion (11) and a first weld portion (12) connected to the first fitting portion (11), and a second terminal plate (20) having a second fitting portion (21) and a second weld portion (22) connected to the second fitting portion (21). The first fitting portion (11) and the second fitting portion (21) are spaced apart from each other in the height direction (Z) of the terminal body to allow insertion of a mating terminal, the first weld portion (12) is welded to overlap the second weld portion (22), and the first terminal plate (10) and the second terminal plate (20) are two independent components formed separately.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202322084905.9, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Office on August 3, 2023, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a terminal body, a terminal including the terminal body, and a connector including the terminal. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, a terminal of a high voltage connector typically includes a terminal body and a pair of elastic contacts. The terminal body usually includes two terminal plates facing each other and a connection part connected between one side of the two terminal plates. The pair of elastic contacts are installed on the inner surfaces facing each other of the two terminal plates and are used to clamp a mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0004] In the prior art, the terminal body is usually an integral stamped piece, and the connection between the two terminal plates needs to be bent 180°. However, some metal materials, such as aluminum or aluminum alloys, are prone to cracking when bent at a large angle, which may reduce the electrical conductivity of the terminal. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT The present invention is directed to overcoming or alleviating at least one aspect of the above-mentioned disadvantages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a terminal body is provided. The terminal body includes a first terminal plate having a first mating portion and a first weld portion connected to the first mating portion, and a second terminal plate having a second mating portion and a second weld portion connected to the second mating portion. The first mating portion and the second mating portion are spaced apart from each other in a height direction of the terminal body to allow insertion of a mating terminal, the first weld portion overlaps and is welded to the second weld portion, and the first terminal plate and the second terminal plate are two independent components formed separately.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first mating portion and the first weld portion are flat and perpendicular to the height direction of the terminal body. The first terminal plate further includes a bent portion connected between the first mating portion and the first weld portion. The bent portion is bent at 90° with respect to the first mating portion and the first weld portion, so that the first weld portion is at a different height than the first weld portion.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second mating portion and the second weld portion are flat and perpendicular to the height direction of the terminal body. The second mating portion and the second weld portion are at the same height, so that the second terminal plate has a flat shape overall.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal plate has a front end and a rear end that are opposite each other in a longitudinal direction of the terminal body, the first mating portion and the first weld portion are located at the front end and the rear end of the first terminal plate, respectively. The second terminal plate has a front end and a rear end that are opposite each other in a longitudinal direction of the terminal body, and the second mating portion and the second weld portion are located at the front end and the rear end of the second terminal plate, respectively.

[0010] In accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal plate is a unitary stamped aluminum or aluminum alloy component and the second terminal plate is a unitary stamped aluminum or aluminum alloy component.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal comprising the above-mentioned terminal body and a pair of elastic contacts respectively disposed on the opposing inner surfaces of the first and second mating parts, the pair of elastic contacts being used to clamp a mating terminal inserted therebetween to achieve an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the resilient contact comprises a first side edge extending along a longitudinal direction of the terminal body, a second side edge extending along a longitudinal direction of the terminal body, and a resilient contact arm connected between the first side edge and the second side edge, the resilient contact arm being used for electrical contact with an inserted mating terminal to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the springy contact includes a plurality of springy contact arms aligned longitudinally along the terminal body for simultaneous electrical contact with an inserted mating terminal.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, first side edges of a pair of resilient contacts are fixed to an inner surface of the first mating portion and an inner surface of the second mating portion, respectively, and second side edges of the pair of resilient contacts are slidably supported on an inner surface of the first mating portion and an inner surface of the second mating portion, respectively.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first mating portion has two side surfaces opposite to each other in the transverse direction of the terminal body, and a pair of first protrusions are formed on the inner surface of the first mating portion and located on the two side surfaces of the first mating portion, respectively, so as to support a mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts to prevent the elastic contact arm from being excessively pressed by the mating terminal. The second mating portion has two side surfaces opposite to each other in the transverse direction of the terminal body, and a pair of second protrusions are formed on the inner surface of the second mating portion and located on the two side surfaces of the second mating portion, respectively, so as to support a mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts to prevent the elastic contact arm from being excessively pressed by the mating terminal.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first rib extending along the longitudinal direction of the terminal body is formed on an inner surface of the first mating portion so as to support the resilient contact arm of one of the resilient contacts to prevent excessive deformation of the resilient contact arm of the one of the resilient contacts, and a second rib extending along the longitudinal direction of the terminal body is formed on an inner surface of the second mating portion so as to support the resilient contact arm of the other of the resilient contacts to prevent excessive deformation of the resilient contact arm of the other of the resilient contacts.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an insertion port is defined between the first and second mating portions, allowing the mating terminal to be inserted along a transverse direction of the terminal body.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal further includes a locking member engaged with an end of the first mating portion and an end of the second mating portion for locking the terminal to the connector housing.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the locking member includes a top plate fixed to an outer surface of the first fitting portion, a bottom plate fixed to an outer surface of the second fitting portion, and an end plate connected between the top plate and the bottom plate, the end plate being fixed to an end of the first fitting portion and an end of the second fitting portion.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first mating portion has two side edges opposite each other in the transverse direction of the terminal body, a first positioning slot and a first limiting tongue extending into the first positioning slot are formed on each side edge of the first mating portion, and a first elastic clamping portion bent inwardly into a C-shape is formed on a side surface of the top plate of the locking member, and the first elastic clamping portion is positioned in the first positioning slot and clamps the first limiting tongue.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second mating portion has two side edges opposite each other in the transverse direction of the terminal body, a second positioning slot and a second limiting tongue extending into the second positioning slot are formed on each side edge of the second mating portion, and a second elastic clamping portion bent inwardly into a C-shape is formed on a side surface of the bottom plate of the locking member, and the second elastic clamping portion is positioned in the second positioning slot and clamps the second limiting tongue.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first elastic locking piece and a second elastic locking piece are formed on the top plate and the bottom plate of the locking member, respectively, and the first elastic locking piece and the second elastic locking piece are used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first guide rib and a second guide rib are formed on the outer surface of the top plate and the outer surface of the bottom plate of the locking member, respectively, and the first guide rib and the second guide rib are used to cooperate with the first guide slot and the second guide slot of the connector housing, respectively, to guide the terminal for insertion into the connector housing.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first positioning protrusion and a second positioning protrusion are formed on an end surface of the first fitting portion and an end surface of the second fitting portion, respectively, a first positioning slot hole and a second positioning slot hole are formed on an end plate of the locking member, respectively, and the first positioning protrusion and the second positioning protrusion are fitted into the first positioning slot hole and the second positioning slot hole, respectively.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector comprising a connector housing and the above-mentioned terminals inserted into the connector housing.

[0026] In the above-described exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body comprises two separate terminal plates that are separately formed and the two terminal plates are welded together, thereby avoiding the problem of high angle bending of the terminal body and improving the electrical conductivity of the terminal.

[0027] The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is an exemplary perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary exploded view according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3]2 is an exemplary assembly view of a first terminal plate and one springy contact according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is an exemplary exploded view of a first terminal plate and one springy contact according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 5] 13 is an exemplary assembly view of a second terminal plate and another springy contact according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is an exploded schematic view of a second terminal plate and the other springy contact according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0029] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0030] In the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in schematic form to simplify the drawings.

[0031] According to one aspect of the present invention, a terminal body is provided. The terminal body includes a first terminal plate having a first mating portion and a first weld portion connected to the first mating portion, and a second terminal plate having a second mating portion and a second weld portion connected to the second mating portion. The first mating portion and the second mating portion are spaced apart from each other in a height direction of the terminal body to allow insertion of a mating terminal, the first weld portion overlaps and is welded to the second weld portion, and the first terminal plate and the second terminal plate are two independent components formed separately.

[0032] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal comprising the above-mentioned terminal body and a pair of elastic contacts respectively disposed on the opposing inner surfaces of the first and second mating parts, the pair of elastic contacts being used to clamp a mating terminal inserted therebetween to achieve an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector comprising a connector housing and the above-mentioned terminals inserted into the connector housing.

[0034] FIG. 1 shows an exemplary perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary exploded view according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows an exemplary assembled view of a first terminal plate 10 and one of the resilient contacts 30 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows an exemplary exploded view of a first terminal plate 10 and one of the resilient contacts 30 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows an exemplary assembled view of a second terminal plate 20 and the other of the resilient contacts 30 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a schematic exploded view of a second terminal plate 20 and the other of the resilient contacts 30 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] As shown in Figs. 1 to 6, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a terminal body is disclosed. The terminal body includes a first terminal plate 10 and a second terminal plate 20. The first terminal plate 10 includes a first fitting portion 11 and a first weld portion 12 connected to the first fitting portion 11. The second terminal plate 20 includes a second fitting portion 21 and a second weld portion 22 connected to the second fitting portion 21. The first fitting portion 11 and the second fitting portion 21 are spaced apart from each other in a height direction Z of the terminal body to allow a mating terminal (not shown) to be inserted. The first weld portion 12 overlaps the second weld portion 22 and is welded to each other, and the first terminal plate 10 and the second terminal plate 20 are two independent components formed separately.

[0036] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fitting portion 11 and the first weld portion 12 are flat and perpendicular to the height direction Z of the terminal body. The first terminal plate 10 also includes a bent portion 13 connected between the first fitting portion 11 and the first weld portion 12. The bent portion 13 is bent at 90° with respect to the first fitting portion 11 and the first weld portion 12, and therefore the first weld portion 12 and the first weld portion 12 are at different heights.

[0037] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the second fitting portion 21 and the second welding portion 22 have a flat shape and are perpendicular to the height direction Z of the terminal body. The second fitting portion 21 and the second welding portion 22 are at the same height, and therefore the second terminal plate 20 has a flat shape as a whole.

[0038] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal plate 10 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body, and the first fitting portion 11 and the first welding portion 12 are located at the front end and the rear end, respectively, of the first terminal plate 10. The second terminal plate 20 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body, and the second fitting portion 21 and the second welding portion 22 are located at the front end and the rear end, respectively, of the second terminal plate 20.

[0039] 1-6, in the illustrated embodiment, first terminal plate 10 is a unitary stamped aluminum or aluminum alloy component. Second terminal plate 20 is a unitary stamped aluminum or aluminum alloy component.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 6, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a terminal is also disclosed. The terminal includes the above-mentioned terminal body and a pair of elastic contacts 30. The pair of elastic contacts 30 are respectively installed on the mutually opposing inner surfaces of the first fitting portion 11 and the second fitting portion 21. The pair of elastic contacts 30 are used to clamp a mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts 30 to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 1-6, in the illustrated embodiment, the resilient contact 30 includes a first side edge 31, a second side edge 32, and a resilient contact arm 33. The first side edge 31 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body. The second side edge 32 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body and is spaced apart from the first side edge 31 in the transverse direction X of the terminal body. The resilient contact arm 33 is connected between the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32. The resilient contact arm 33 is used for electrical contact with an inserted mating terminal to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the resilient contact 30 includes a plurality of resilient contact arms 33 arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body for simultaneous electrical contact with an inserted mating terminal.

[0043] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, first side edge portions 31 of a pair of resilient contacts 30 are fixed to the inner surface of the first fitting portion 11 and the inner surface of the second fitting portion 21, respectively. Second side edge portions 32 of the pair of resilient contacts 30 are slidably supported on the inner surface of the first fitting portion 11 and the inner surface of the second fitting portion 21, respectively.

[0044] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fitting portion 11 has two side surfaces opposite each other in the transverse direction X of the terminal body, and a pair of first protrusions 114 are formed on the inner surface of the first fitting portion 11 and are located on the two side surfaces of the first fitting portion 11, respectively, so as to support a mating terminal inserted between a pair of elastic contacts 30 to prevent the elastic contact arm 33 from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal. The second mating portion 21 has two side surfaces opposite each other in the transverse direction X of the terminal body, and a pair of second protrusions 214 are formed on the inner surface of the second mating portion 21 and are located on the two side surfaces of the second mating portion 21, respectively, to support the mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts 30 to prevent the elastic contact arm 33 from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal.

[0045] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, a first rib 115 is formed on the inner surface of the first fitting portion 11. The first rib 115 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body so as to support the elastic contact arm 33 of one of the elastic contacts 30 in order to prevent excessive deformation of the elastic contact arm 33 of one of the elastic contacts 30. A second rib 215 is formed on the inner surface of the second fitting portion 21, extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal body so as to support the elastic contact arm 33 of the other of the elastic contacts 30 in order to prevent excessive deformation of the elastic contact arm 33 of the other of the elastic contacts 30.

[0046] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, an insertion port 101 that allows the mating terminal to be inserted along the transverse direction X of the terminal body is defined between the first mating portion 11 and the second mating portion 21.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal further includes a locking member 40 mounted on an end of the first mating portion 11 and an end of the second mating portion 21 for locking the terminal to a connector housing (not shown).

[0048] As shown in Figs. 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the locking member 40 includes a top plate 41, a bottom plate 42, and an end plate 43. The top plate 41 is fixed to an outer surface of the first fitting portion 11. The bottom plate 42 is fixed to an outer surface of the second fitting portion 21. The end plate 43 is connected between the top plate 41 and the bottom plate 42. The end plate 43 is fixed to an end of the first fitting portion 11 and an end of the second fitting portion 21.

[0049] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fitting portion 11 has two side edges that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction X of the terminal body, and a first positioning slot 111 and a first limiting tongue 112 extending into the first positioning slot 111 are formed on each of the two side edges of the first fitting portion 11. A first elastic clamping portion 411 that is bent inwardly into a C-shape is formed on a side surface of the top plate 41 of the locking member 40. The first elastic clamping portion 411 is positioned in the first positioning slot 111 and grips the first limiting tongue 112.

[0050] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the second fitting portion 21 has two side edges that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction X of the terminal body, and a second positioning slot 211 and a second limiting tongue 212 extending into the second positioning slot 211 are formed on each of the two side edges of the second fitting portion 21. A second elastic clamping portion 421 that is bent inwardly into a C-shape is formed on a side surface of the bottom plate 42 of the locking member 40. The second elastic clamping portion 421 is positioned in the second positioning slot 211 and grips the second limiting tongue 212.

[0051] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, a first elastic locking piece 410 and a second elastic locking piece 420 are formed on a top plate 41 and a bottom plate 42 of a locking member 40, respectively. The first elastic locking piece 410 and the second elastic locking piece 420 are used to engage with a connector housing to lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0052] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, a first guide rib 412 and a second guide rib 422 are formed on the outer surfaces of the top plate 41 and the bottom plate 42, respectively, of the locking member 40. The first guide rib 412 and the second guide rib 422 are used to mate with the first guide slot and the second guide slot of the connector housing to guide the terminal for insertion into the connector housing.

[0053] 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, a first positioning protrusion 113 and a second positioning protrusion 213 are formed on an end surface of the first fitting portion 11 and an end surface of the second fitting portion 21, respectively. A first positioning slot hole 413 and a second positioning slot hole 423 are formed in an end plate 43 of the locking member 40. The first positioning protrusion 113 and the second positioning protrusion 213 are fitted into the first positioning slot hole 413 and the second positioning slot hole 423, respectively.

[0054] 1 to 6, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing and the above-mentioned terminal. The terminal is inserted into the connector housing.

[0055] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments are illustrative and not restrictive. For example, those skilled in the art can make many modifications to the above embodiments without any contradiction in structure or principle, and can freely combine various features described in different embodiments with each other.

[0056] While several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the following claims and their equivalents.

[0057] As used herein, elements described in the singular and preceded by the word "a" or "an" should be understood as not excluding a plurality of said elements or steps, unless expressly stated to the contrary. Furthermore, references to "one embodiment" of the invention are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Furthermore, unless expressly stated to the contrary, embodiments "comprising" or "having" an element or elements having a particular characteristic may include additional such elements that do not have that characteristic.

Claims

1. A terminal body, A first terminal plate (10) including a first fitting portion (11) and a first welding portion (12) connected to the first fitting portion (11); a second terminal plate (20) including a second fitting portion (21) and a second welding portion (22) connected to the second fitting portion (21); The first fitting portion (11) and the second fitting portion (21) are spaced apart from each other in a height direction (Z) of the terminal body to allow insertion of a mating terminal, the first welded portion (12) is overlapped and welded to the second welded portion (22), and the first terminal plate (10) and the second terminal plate (20) are two independent components formed separately; Terminal body.

2. The first fitting portion (11) and the first welding portion (12) have a flat shape and are perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the terminal body, The first terminal plate (10) comprises: A bent portion (13) connected between the first fitting portion (11) and the first welded portion (12), the bent portion (13) is bent at 90° with respect to the first fitting portion (11) and the first welded portion (12), so that the first welded portion (12) is at a different height from the first welded portion (12); The terminal body according to claim 1 .

3. The second fitting portion (21) and the second welding portion (22) have a flat shape and are perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the terminal body, The second fitting portion (21) and the second welding portion (22) are at the same height, and therefore the second terminal plate (20) has an overall flat shape. The terminal body according to claim 2 .

4. The first terminal plate (10) has a front end and a rear end that are opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body, and the first fitting portion (11) and the first welding portion (12) are located at the front end and the rear end of the first terminal plate (10), respectively; The second terminal plate (20) has a front end and a rear end that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body, and the second fitting portion (21) and the second welding portion (22) are located at the front end and the rear end of the second terminal plate (20), respectively. The terminal body according to claim 3 .

5. the first terminal plate (10) being a one-piece stamped aluminum or aluminum alloy component; the second terminal plate (20) being a unitary stamped aluminum or aluminum alloy component; A terminal body according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. A terminal, The terminal body according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a pair of elastic contacts (30) respectively provided on the mutually opposing inner surfaces of the first fitting portion (11) and the second fitting portion (21); The pair of elastic contacts (30) are used to clamp the mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts (30) to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. Terminal.

7. The elastic contact (30) A first side edge portion (31) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body; A second side edge portion (32) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body; a resilient contact arm (33) connected between the first side edge (31) and the second side edge (32); The elastic contact arm (33) is used for electrical contact with the inserted mating terminal to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. The terminal according to claim 6.

8. The resilient contact (30) includes a plurality of resilient contact arms (33) arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body for simultaneous electrical contact with the inserted mating terminal. The terminal according to claim 7.

9. the first side edge portions (31) of the pair of elastic contacts (30) are fixed to the inner surface of the first fitting portion (11) and the inner surface of the second fitting portion (21), respectively; the second side edge portions (32) of the pair of elastic contacts (30) are slidably supported on the inner surface of the first fitting portion (11) and the inner surface of the second fitting portion (21), respectively; The terminal according to claim 7.

10. The first fitting portion (11) has two side surfaces opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal body, A pair of first protrusions (114) are formed on the inner surface of the first fitting portion (11) and are located on the two side surfaces of the first fitting portion (11) so as to support the mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts (30) in order to prevent the elastic contact arm (33) from being excessively pressed by the mating terminal; The second fitting portion (21) has two side surfaces opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal body, a pair of second protrusions (214) are formed on the inner surface of the second fitting portion (21) and positioned on the two side surfaces of the second fitting portion (21) so as to support the mating terminal inserted between the pair of elastic contacts (30) in order to prevent the elastic contact arm (33) from being excessively pressed by the mating terminal; The terminal according to claim 7.

11. A first rib (115) is formed on the inner surface of the first fitting portion (11); The first rib (115) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body so as to support the elastic contact arm (33) of one of the elastic contacts (30) in order to prevent excessive deformation of the elastic contact arm (33) of one of the elastic contacts (30); A second rib (215) is formed on the inner surface of the second fitting portion (21); The second rib (215) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal body so as to support the elastic contact arm (33) of the other elastic contact (30) in order to prevent excessive deformation of the elastic contact arm (33) of the other elastic contact (30). The terminal according to claim 7.

12. An insertion port (101) that allows the mating terminal to be inserted along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal body is defined between the first fitting portion (11) and the second fitting portion (21). The terminal according to claim 6.

13. The connector further includes a locking member (40) that is fitted to an end of the first fitting portion (11) and an end of the second fitting portion (21) in order to lock the terminal to the connector housing. The terminal according to claim 6.

14. The locking member (40) is A top plate (41) fixed to an outer surface of the first fitting portion (11); a bottom plate (42) fixed to an outer surface of the second fitting portion (21); and an end plate (43) connected between the top plate (41) and the bottom plate (42), The end plate (43) is fixed to the end of the first fitting portion (11) and the end of the second fitting portion (21). The terminal according to claim 13.

15. The first fitting portion (11) has two side edges that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal body, A first positioning slot (111) and a first limiting tang (112) extending into the first positioning slot (111) are formed on each side edge of the first fitting portion (11); A first elastic clamping portion (411) bent inwardly into a C-shape is formed on a side surface of the top plate (41) of the locking member (40), and the first elastic clamping portion (411) is positioned in the first positioning slot (111) and clamps the first limiting tongue (112); The terminal according to claim 14.

16. The second fitting portion (21) has two side edges opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal body, and a second positioning slot (211) and a second limiting tongue (212) extending into the second positioning slot (211) are formed on each side edge of the second fitting portion (21); A second elastic clamping portion (421) bent inwardly into a C-shape is formed on a side surface of the bottom plate (42) of the locking member (40), and the second elastic clamping portion (421) is positioned in the second positioning slot (211) and clamps the second limiting tongue (212). The terminal according to claim 14.

17. A first elastic locking piece (410) and a second elastic locking piece (420) are formed on the top plate (41) and the bottom plate (42) of the locking member (40), respectively; the first elastic locking piece (410) and the second elastic locking piece (420) are used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminal to the connector housing; The terminal according to claim 14.

18. a first guide rib (412) and a second guide rib (422) are formed on an outer surface of the top plate (41) and an outer surface of the bottom plate (42) of the locking member (40), respectively; the first guide rib (412) and the second guide rib (422) cooperate with a first guide slot and a second guide slot of the connector housing, respectively, to guide the terminal for insertion into the connector housing; The terminal according to claim 14.

19. A first positioning protrusion (113) and a second positioning protrusion (213) are formed on an end surface of the first fitting portion (11) and an end surface of the second fitting portion (21), respectively; A first positioning slot hole (413) and a second positioning slot hole (423) are formed in the end plate (43) of the locking member (40), respectively; the first positioning protrusion (113) and the second positioning protrusion (213) are fitted into the first positioning slot hole (413) and the second positioning slot hole (423), respectively; The terminal according to claim 14.

20. A connector, A connector housing; The terminal according to any one of claims 6 to 19, which is inserted into the connector housing. connector.

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