Terminal and electrical connection assembly

Abstract

To disclose a terminal and an electrical connection assembly.SOLUTION: A terminal includes: a horizontal plate having a first side and a second side opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction; a first elastic arm, one end of which is connected to a first side edge of the horizontal plate and the other end of which is adapted to be fixed to a circuit board; and a second elastic arm, one end of which is connected to a second side edge of the horizontal plate and the other end of which is adapted to be fixed to the circuit board. The first elastic arm and the second elastic arm are adapted to grip a mating plug inserted therebetween to make electrical contact with the mating plug. When the other end of the first elastic arm and the other end of the second elastic arm are fixed to the circuit board, the horizontal plate is suspended above the circuit board by the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202311285020.3, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Office on September 28, 2023, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a terminal and an electrical connection assembly including the terminal. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, it is sometimes necessary to simultaneously install multiple terminals on a circuit board, and multiple mating plugs are suitable for respectively inserting into multiple terminals to electrically contact the multiple terminals. In order to simultaneously insert multiple mating plugs into multiple terminals, the installation position error of each terminal should be small or zero, otherwise, multiple mating plugs cannot be simultaneously inserted into multiple terminals. However, in practical applications, the installation position of the terminals always has a certain degree of error, making it difficult to achieve high accuracy. This makes it difficult to simultaneously insert multiple mating plugs into multiple terminals, and greatly increases the difficulty of the mating operation of the product. Therefore, in the prior art, the accuracy of the installation position of the terminals must be improved to reduce the difficulty of mating, which leads to a significant increase in costs. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] 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]

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a terminal is provided. The terminal includes a transverse plate having a first side and a second side opposite each other in a first transverse direction, a first resilient arm having one end connected to a first side edge of the transverse plate and another end adapted to be fixed to a circuit board, and a second resilient arm having one end connected to a second side edge of the transverse plate and another end adapted to be fixed to a circuit board. The first and second resilient arms are adapted to grip a mating plug inserted between them for electrical contact with the mating plug. When the other end of the first and second resilient arms are fixed to the circuit board, the transverse plate is suspended above the circuit board by the first and second resilient arms.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal has a vertical plane of symmetry extending along a second lateral direction and a vertical direction perpendicular to the first lateral direction, and the first resilient arm and the second resilient arm are symmetrically disposed on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first resilient arm includes a first contact arm, the first contact arm being bent into a V-shape and one end of the first contact arm being connected to a first side edge of the transverse plate, and the second resilient arm includes a second contact arm, the second contact arm being bent into a V-shape and one end of the second contact arm being connected to a second side edge of the transverse plate, and the first and second contact arms are used to grip the mating plug to be inserted for the purpose of making electrical contact with both sides of the mating plug.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first contact arm has a first contact portion that is used to make electrical contact with one side of an inserted mating plug, and a second contact arm has a second contact portion for making electrical contact with the other side of an inserted mating plug.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first resilient arm further comprises a first connecting arm, the first connecting arm is bent into a U-shape and one end of the first connecting arm is connected to the other end of the first contact arm. The second resilient arm further comprises a second connecting arm, the second connecting arm is bent into a U-shape and one end of the second connecting arm is connected to the other end of the second contact arm. The other end of the first connecting arm and the other end of the second connecting arm are interconnected with each other and used for connecting to a circuit board.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a mating plug is not inserted between the first and second contact arms, the first contact arm is not in contact with the first connecting arm and the second contact arm is not in contact with the second connecting arm, and when a mating plug is inserted centrally between the first and second contact arms, one end of the first contact arm is in contact with the first connecting arm and one end of the second contact arm is in contact with the second connecting arm.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a mating plug is not inserted between the first contact arm and the second contact arm, one end of the first contact arm contacts the first connecting arm and one end of the second contact arm contacts the second connecting arm.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the mating plug is inserted centrally between the first and second contact arms, the first contact arm does not contact the first connecting arm and the second contact arm does not contact the second connecting arm. When the mating plug is tilted towards the first contact arm and inserted between the first and second contact arms, one end of the first contact arm contacts the first connecting arm and the second contact arm does not contact the second connecting arm. When the mating plug is tilted towards the second contact arm and inserted between the first and second contact arms, the first contact arm does not contact the first connecting arm and one end of the second contact arm contacts the second connecting arm.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one first partition groove is formed in the first elastic arm, and each first partition groove extends from one end to the other end of the first elastic arm to increase the elasticity of the first elastic arm. At least one second partition groove is formed in the second elastic arm, and each second partition groove extends from one end to the other end of the second elastic arm to increase the elasticity of the second elastic arm.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal further comprises a plurality of fixing pins formed on the other end of the first elastic arm and on the second elastic arm, the fixing pins being suitable to be respectively fixed in a plurality of holes formed in the circuit board for electrically connecting with the circuit board.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one end of the first connecting arm and one end of the second connecting arm are separated from the other end of the first connecting arm and the other end of the second connecting arm by a first distance in a first lateral direction and a second distance in a vertical direction perpendicular to the first lateral direction.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is an integral stamped piece.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal comprising a transverse plate having a first side and a second side opposite each other in a first transverse direction, a pair of vertical plates disposed on either side of the transverse plate for fastening to a circuit board, a first resilient arm connected between a first side edge of the transverse plate and one of the vertical plates, a second resilient arm connected between a second side edge of the transverse plate and the other of the vertical plates, a pair of contact cantilevers respectively connected to the first and second side edges of the transverse plate for clamping a mating plug inserted therebetween, and a pair of presser cantilevers respectively connected to the first and second side edges of the transverse plate. The ends of the pair of pressing cantilevers are pressed against the outsides of the pair of contact cantilevers, respectively, to increase the contact pressure between the pair of contact cantilevers and the mating plug. When the pair of vertical plates are fixed to the circuit board, the horizontal plate is suspended above the circuit board by the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal has a vertical plane of symmetry, the vertical plane of symmetry extending along a second lateral direction and a vertical direction perpendicular to the first lateral direction. A pair of vertical plates are symmetrically disposed on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry, and a first resilient arm and a second resilient arm are symmetrically disposed on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry. A pair of contact cantilevers are symmetrically disposed on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry, and a pair of pressure cantilevers are symmetrically disposed on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the vertical plates have upper and lower edges that are opposite each other in a vertical direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. A first resilient arm is bent in a U-shape and has two ends connected to the upper edge of one vertical plate and the first side edge of the horizontal plate, respectively. A second resilient arm is bent in a U-shape and has two ends connected to the upper edge of the other vertical plate and the second side edge of the horizontal plate, respectively.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pressure cantilever comprises an extension portion connected to the lateral plate and extending obliquely upward from the lateral plate, and a bent portion connected to the extension portion and bent into a hook shape, the end of which is pressed against the outside of the contact cantilever.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal comprises a pair of first resilient arms and a pair of second resilient arms, the pair of contact cantilevers comprises a pair of first contact cantilevers and a pair of second contact cantilevers, and the pair of pressure cantilevers comprises one first pressure cantilever and one second pressure cantilever. The pair of first contact cantilevers are positioned between the pair of first resilient arms, and the first pressure cantilever is positioned between the pair of first contact cantilevers. The pair of second contact cantilevers are positioned between the pair of second resilient arms, and the second pressure cantilever is positioned between the pair of second contact cantilevers.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a root of a first pressure cantilever is connected to a first side edge of a horizontal plate, one first pressure portion is formed at an end of the first pressure cantilever, and two ends of the first pressure portion are pressed against the outsides of the pair of first contact cantilevers, respectively. A root of a second pressure cantilever is connected to a second side edge of a horizontal plate, one second pressure portion is formed at an end of the second pressure cantilever, and two ends of the second pressure portion are pressed against the outsides of the pair of second contact cantilevers, respectively.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a root of a first contact cantilever is connected to a first side edge of the transverse plate, and the first contact cantilever extends a predetermined length upward at an incline relative to the transverse plate. A root of a second contact cantilever is connected to a second side edge of the transverse plate, and the second contact cantilever extends a predetermined length upward at an incline relative to the transverse plate. An end of the first contact cantilever and an end of the second contact cantilever are used to make electrical contact with both sides of a mating plug to be inserted.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first side edge of the transverse plate and an upper edge of one of the vertical plates are separated by a first distance in a first transverse direction and a second distance in a vertical direction, and a second side edge of the transverse plate and an upper edge of the other vertical plate are separated by a first distance in a first transverse direction and a second distance in a vertical direction.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal further comprises a plurality of fixing pins formed on a lower edge of the vertical plate and suitable to be respectively fixed in a plurality of holes formed in the circuit board for electrically connecting with the circuit board.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is a unitary stamped piece.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electrical connection assembly comprising a circuit board and the above-described terminal secured to the circuit board, the transverse plate of the terminal being suspended above and parallel to the circuit board by a first resilient arm and a second resilient arm.

[0028] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, holes are formed in the circuit board and the fixing pins of the terminals are inserted into the holes of the circuit board to fix and electrically connect the terminals to the circuit board.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, openings are formed in the transverse plates of the terminals to allow passage of the mating plugs, and slots are formed in the circuit board to allow passage of the mating plugs.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection assembly further comprises a mating plug inserted into the terminal to establish an electrical connection therewith.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of terminals arranged in an array on a circuit board, the electrical connection assembly including a plurality of mating plugs adapted for simultaneous insertion into the plurality of terminals, respectively. Effect of the Invention

[0032] In the above-mentioned exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm of the terminal can absorb the installation position error of the terminal and allow the terminal to float over a wide range, reducing the difficulty of mating between the terminal and the mating plug and not increasing the cost.

[0033] Additionally, in some exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the first and second resilient arms of the terminal are in direct electrical contact with the mating plug, thereby increasing the contact pressure between the terminal and the mating plug and improving the electrical contact performance of the terminal.

[0034] Additionally, in some exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the terminal has a pressure cantilever that is pressed against the contact cantilever, thereby increasing the contact pressure between the contact cantilever and the mating plug and improving the electrical contact performance of the terminal.

[0035] The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0036] [Figure 1] 1 is an exemplary perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 2 is an exemplary plan view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 2 is a top cross-sectional view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a mating plug and circuit board; [Diagram 5] 13 is an exemplary perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] 11 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 13 is an exemplary plan view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 8] 11 is a top cross-sectional view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a mating plug and circuit board; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] According to a general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal comprising a transverse plate having a first side and a second side opposite each other in a first transverse direction, a first resilient arm having one end connected to a first side edge of the transverse plate and another end adapted to be fixed to a circuit board, and a second resilient arm having one end connected to a second side edge of the transverse plate and another end adapted to be fixed to a circuit board. The first and second resilient arms are adapted to grip a mating plug inserted between them for electrical contact with the mating plug. When the other end of the first and second resilient arms are fixed to the circuit board, the transverse plate is suspended above the circuit board by the first and second resilient arms.

[0040] According to another general aspect of the invention, there is provided a terminal comprising a transverse plate having first and second opposite sides in a first transverse direction, a pair of vertical plates disposed on either side of the transverse plate for fastening to a circuit board, a first resilient arm connected between a first side edge of the transverse plate and one of the vertical plates, a second resilient arm connected between a second side edge of the transverse plate and the other vertical plate, a pair of contact cantilevers respectively connected to the first and second side edges of the transverse plate for clamping a mating plug inserted therebetween, and a pair of pressure cantilevers respectively connected to the first and second side edges of the transverse plate. The ends of the pair of pressing cantilevers are pressed against the outsides of the pair of contact cantilevers, respectively, to increase the contact pressure between the pair of contact cantilevers and the mating plug. When the pair of vertical plates are fixed to the circuit board, the horizontal plate is suspended above the circuit board by the first elastic arm and the second elastic arm.

[0041] According to another general aspect of the present invention there is provided an electrical connection assembly comprising a circuit board and a terminal as described above secured to the circuit board, the transverse plate of the terminal being suspended above and parallel to the circuit board by a first resilient arm and a second resilient arm.

[0042] First embodiment Figures 1-4 show a terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In those figures, Figure 1 shows an exemplary perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 shows an exemplary plan view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which a mating plug and a circuit board are shown.

[0043] As shown in Figs. 1 to 4, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a terminal is disclosed. The terminal includes a horizontal plate 1, a first resilient arm 3, and a second resilient arm 3'. The horizontal plate 1 has a first side edge and a second side edge that are opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction Y. One end of the first resilient arm 3 is connected to the first side edge of the horizontal plate 1, and the other end of the first resilient arm 3 is adapted to be fixed to a circuit board 6. One end of the second resilient arm 3' is connected to the second side edge of the horizontal plate 1, and the other end of the second resilient arm 3' is adapted to be fixed to the circuit board 6.

[0044] 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the first resilient arm 3 and the second resilient arm 3' are suitable for clamping a mating plug 5 inserted between the first resilient arm 3 and the second resilient arm 3' to make electrical contact with the mating plug 5. When the other end of the first resilient arm 3 and the other end of the second resilient arm 3' are fixed to a circuit board 6, the horizontal plate 1 is suspended above the circuit board 6 by the first resilient arm 3 and the second resilient arm 3'.

[0045] 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal has a vertical plane of symmetry P, which extends along a second lateral direction X and a vertical direction Z perpendicular to the first lateral direction Y. The first resilient arm 3 and the second resilient arm 3' are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry P.

[0046] 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the first resilient arm 3 includes a first contact arm 31, which is bent into a V-shape and one end of which is connected to a first side edge of the horizontal plate 1. The second resilient arm 3' includes a second contact arm 31', which is bent into a V-shape and one end of which is connected to a second side edge of the horizontal plate 1. The first contact arm 31 and the second contact arm 31' are used to clamp the inserted mating plug 5 and make electrical contact with both sides of the mating plug 5.

[0047] 1-4, in the illustrated embodiment, the first contact arm 31 has a first contact portion 31a that is used to make electrical contact with one side of an inserted mating plug 5. The second contact arm 31' has a second contact portion 31a' that is used to make electrical contact with the other side of an inserted mating plug 5.

[0048] 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the first elastic arm 3 further includes a first connecting arm 32, which is bent into a U-shape and connected to the other end of the first contact arm 31. The second elastic arm 3' includes a second connecting arm 32', which is bent into a U-shape and has one end connected to the other end of the second contact arm 31'. The other end of the first connecting arm 32 and the other end of the second connecting arm 32' are interconnected and used for connecting to a circuit board 6.

[0049] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, when the mating plug 5 is inserted centered between the first contact arm 31 and the second contact arm 31' (i.e., along the vertical mating plane P), the first contact arm 31 is not in contact with the first connecting arm 32, and the second contact arm 31' is not in contact with the second connecting arm 32'. When the mating plug 5 is inserted between the first contact arm 31 and the second contact arm 31' while being tilted toward the first contact arm 31, one end 31b (the upper end in Figure 4) of the first contact arm 31 is in contact with the first connecting arm 32, while the second contact arm 31' is not in contact with the second connecting arm 32'. At this time, the contact force between the first contact arm 31 and the mating plug 5 may be increased. Similarly, when the mating plug 5 is inclined toward the second contact arm 31' and inserted between the first contact arm 31' and the second contact arm 31', the first contact arm 31 does not contact the first connecting arm 32, and one end 31b' (the upper end in FIG. 4) of the second contact arm 31' contacts the second connecting arm 32'. At this time, the contact force between the second contact arm 31' and the mating plug 5 may increase.

[0050] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the mating plug 5 is not inserted between the first contact arm 31 and the second contact arm 31', the first contact arm 31 is not in contact with the first connecting arm 32, and the second contact arm 31' is not in contact with the second connecting arm 32'. When the mating plug 5 is inserted between the first contact arm 31 and the second contact arm 31', one end 31b of the first contact arm 31 is in contact with the first connecting arm 32, and one end 31b' of the second contact arm 31' is in contact with the second connecting arm 32'. In this way, the contact force between the first contact arm 31 and the mating plug 5 and the contact force between the second contact arm 31' and the mating plug 5 can be increased.

[0051] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the mating plug 5 is not inserted between the first contact arm 31 and the second contact arm 31', one end 31b of the first contact arm 31 is in contact with the first connecting arm 32, and one end 31b' of the second contact arm 31' is in contact with the second connecting arm 32'. This can increase the contact force between the first contact arm 31 and the mating plug 5 and the contact force between the second contact arm 31' and the mating plug 5.

[0052] 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one first partition groove 301 is formed in the first elastic arm 3, and each first partition groove 301 extends from one end to the other end of the first elastic arm 3 to increase the elasticity of the first elastic arm 3. At least one second partition groove 301' is formed in the second elastic arm 3', and each second partition groove 301' extends from one end to the other end of the second elastic arm 3' to increase the elasticity of the second elastic arm 3'.

[0053] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal further includes a plurality of fixing pins 4, which are formed on the other end of the first elastic arm 3 and the second elastic arm 3', respectively, and are suitable to be fixed to a plurality of holes (not shown) in the circuit board 6 for electrical connection with the circuit board 6.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, one end of the first connecting arm 32 and one end of the second connecting arm 32' are separated from the other end of the first connecting arm 32 and the other end of the second connecting arm 32' by a first distance in a first lateral direction Y and a second distance in a vertical direction Z perpendicular to the first lateral direction Y.

[0055] As shown in Figures 1-4, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminals are integral stamped parts.

[0056] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly is also disclosed. The electrical connection assembly includes a circuit board 6 and a terminal as shown in Figure 1, which is fixed to the circuit board 6. A horizontal plate 1 of the terminal is suspended above and parallel to the circuit board 6 by a first elastic arm 3 and a second elastic arm 3'.

[0057] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, holes (not shown) are formed in the circuit board 6, and the fixing pins 4 of the terminals are inserted into the holes of the circuit board 6 to fix and electrically connect the terminals to the circuit board 6.

[0058] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, an opening 101 is formed in the terminal's horizontal plate 1 to allow a mating plug 5 to pass therethrough, and a slot 601 is formed in the circuit board 6 to allow the mating plug to pass therethrough.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 1-4, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly further includes a mating plug 5, which is inserted into the terminal to make an electrical connection therewith.

[0060] 1-4, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly comprises a plurality of terminals arranged in an array on a circuit board 6. The electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of mating plugs 5, each suitable for simultaneous insertion into a plurality of terminals.

[0061] Second embodiment Figures 5 to 8 show a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In these figures, Figure 5 shows an exemplary perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 shows a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 shows an exemplary plan view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which a mating plug and a circuit board are shown.

[0062] As shown in Figs. 5 to 8, a terminal is disclosed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The terminal includes a horizontal plate 1, a pair of vertical plates 2 and 2', a first elastic arm 3, a second elastic arm 3', a pair of contact cantilevers 7 and 7', and a pair of pressing cantilevers 8 and 8'. The horizontal plate 1 has a first side edge and a second side edge that are opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction Y. The pair of vertical plates 2 and 2' are disposed on both sides of the horizontal plate 1 and are adapted to be fixed to a circuit board 6. The first elastic arm 3 is connected between the first side edge of the horizontal plate 1 and one of the vertical plates 2. The second elastic arm 3' is connected between the second side edge of the horizontal plate 1 and the other vertical plate 2'. The pair of contact cantilevers 7 and 7' are connected to the first and second side edges of the horizontal plate 1, respectively, to clamp the mating plug 5 inserted therebetween. The pair of pressure cantilevers 8 and 8' are connected to the first and second side edges of the horizontal plate 1, respectively. The pair of pressure cantilevers 8 and 8' are pressed against the outsides of the pair of contact cantilevers 7 and 7', respectively, to increase the contact pressure between the pair of contact cantilevers 7 and 7' and the mating plug 5. In the illustrated embodiment, when the pair of vertical plates 2 and 2' are fixed to the circuit board 6, the horizontal plate 1 is suspended above the circuit board 6 by the first elastic arm 3 and the second elastic arm 3'.

[0063] 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal has a vertical symmetry plane P, which extends along a vertical direction Z perpendicular to the second lateral direction X and to the first lateral direction Y. A pair of vertical plates 2 and 2' are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical symmetry plane P, and a first elastic arm 3 and a second elastic arm 3' are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical symmetry plane P. A pair of contact cantilevers 7 and 7' are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical symmetry plane P, while a pair of pressure cantilevers 8 and 8' are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical symmetry plane P.

[0064] 5-8, in the illustrated embodiment, the vertical plates 2 and 2' each have an upper edge and a lower edge that are opposite each other in a vertical direction Z perpendicular to a first horizontal direction Y. The first elastic arm 3 is bent into a U-shape and has two ends connected to an upper edge of one vertical plate 2 and a first side edge of the horizontal plate 1, respectively. The second elastic arm 3' is bent into a U-shape and has two ends connected to an upper edge of the other vertical plate 2' and a second side edge of the horizontal plate 1, respectively.

[0065] As shown in Figs. 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal includes a pair of first elastic arms 3 and a pair of second elastic arms 3', the pair of contact arms 7 and 7' includes a pair of first contact arms 7 and a pair of second contact arms 7', and the pair of pressing arms 8 and 8' includes one first pressing arm 8 and one second pressing arm 8'. The pair of first contact cantilevers 7 are positioned between the pair of first elastic arms 3, and the pair of first pressing cantilevers 8 are positioned between the pair of first contact cantilevers 7. The pair of second contact cantilevers 7' are positioned between the pair of second elastic arms 3', and the pair of second pressing cantilevers 8' are positioned between the pair of second contact cantilevers 7'.

[0066] 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the first pressing cantilever 8 includes a first extending portion 8a and a first bent portion 8b. The first extending portion 8a is connected to a first side edge portion of the horizontal plate 1 and extends obliquely upward from the horizontal plate 1. The first bent portion 8b is connected to the first extending portion 8a and is bent into a hook shape, with an end of the first bent portion 8b in contact with the outer side of the first contact cantilever 7.

[0067] 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the second pressing cantilever 8' includes a second extending portion 8a' and a second bent portion 8b'. The second extending portion 8a' is connected to a second side edge portion of the horizontal plate 1 and extends obliquely upward from the horizontal plate 1. The second bent portion 8b' is connected to the second extending portion 8a' and is bent into a hook shape, with an end of the second bent portion 8b' contacting the outer side of the second contact cantilever 7'.

[0068] As shown in Figs. 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, a root of the first pressing cantilever 8 is connected to a first side edge of the horizontal plate 1, and one first pressing portion 8c is formed at an end of the first pressing cantilever 8. The two ends of the first pressing portion 8c are pressed against the outsides of the pair of first contact cantilevers 7, respectively. A root of the second pressing cantilever 8' is connected to a second side edge of the horizontal plate 1, and one second pressing portion 8c' is formed at an end of the second pressing cantilever 8'. The two ends of the second pressing portion 8c' are pressed against the outsides of the pair of second contact cantilevers 7', respectively.

[0069] 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, a root of the first contact cantilever 7 is connected to a first side edge of the horizontal plate 1, and the first contact cantilever 7 extends a predetermined length upward at an incline relative to the horizontal plate 1. A root of the second contact cantilever 7' is connected to a second side edge of the horizontal plate 1, and the second contact cantilever 7' extends a predetermined length upward at an incline relative to the horizontal plate 1. An end of the first contact cantilever 7 and an end of the second contact cantilever 7' are used to make electrical contact with both sides of the mating plug 5 to be inserted.

[0070] 5-8, in the illustrated embodiment, a first side edge of the horizontal plate 1 and an upper edge of one of the vertical plates 2 are separated by a first distance in a first horizontal direction Y and a second distance in a vertical direction Z. A second side edge of the horizontal plate 1 and an upper edge of the other vertical plate 2' are separated by a first distance in the first horizontal direction Y and a second distance in the vertical direction Z.

[0071] 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal further includes a plurality of fixing pins 4. The plurality of fixing pins 4 are formed on the lower edge of the vertical plate 2 and the lower edge of the vertical plate 2' and are suitable for being respectively fixed to a plurality of holes (not shown) formed in the circuit board 6 for electrical connection with the circuit board 6.

[0072] As shown in Figures 5-8, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminals are unitary stamped pieces.

[0073] As shown in Figures 5 to 8, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly is also disclosed. The electrical connection assembly includes a circuit board 6 and a terminal as shown in Figure 5, which is fixed to the circuit board 6. A horizontal plate 1 of the terminal is suspended above and parallel to the circuit board 6 by a first elastic arm 3 and a second elastic arm 3'.

[0074] As shown in Figures 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, holes (not shown) are formed in the circuit board 6, and the fixing pins 4 of the terminals are inserted into the holes of the circuit board 6 to fix and electrically connect the terminals to the circuit board 6.

[0075] As shown in Figures 5 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, an opening 101 is formed in the terminal's horizontal plate 1 to allow the mating plug 5 to pass therethrough, and a slot 601 is formed in the circuit board 6 to allow the mating plug to pass therethrough.

[0076] As shown in FIGS. 5-8, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly further includes a mating plug 5, which is inserted into the terminal to make an electrical connection therewith.

[0077] 5-8, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly comprises a plurality of terminals arranged in an array on a circuit board 6. The electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of mating plugs 5, each suitable for simultaneous insertion into a plurality of terminals.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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, The terminal is a transverse plate (1) having a first side and a second side opposite each other in a first transverse direction (Y), a first resilient arm (3), one end of which is connected to a first side edge of said transverse plate (1) and the other end of which is adapted to be fixed to a circuit board (6); - a second resilient arm (3'), one end of which is connected to the second side edge of said transverse plate (1) and its other end is adapted to be fixed to said circuit board (6); the first resilient arm (3) and the second resilient arm (3') are adapted to grip the mating plug (5) inserted between the first resilient arm (3) and the second resilient arm (3') for electrical contact with the mating plug (5); When the other end of the first elastic arm (3) and the other end of the second elastic arm (3') are fixed to the circuit board (6), the horizontal plate (1) is suspended above the circuit board (6) by the first elastic arm (3) and the second elastic arm (3'). Terminal.

2. the terminal has a vertical plane of symmetry (P), the vertical plane of symmetry (P) extending along a second transverse direction (X) perpendicular to the first transverse direction (Y) and a vertical direction (Z), the first resilient arm (3) and the second resilient arm (3') being symmetrically disposed on either side of the vertical plane of symmetry (P); The terminal according to claim 1 .

3. The first elastic arm (3) has a first contact arm (31), the first contact arm (31) is bent in a V-shape, and one end of the first contact arm (31) is connected to the first side edge portion of the horizontal plate (1); The second elastic arm (3') has a second contact arm (31'), the second contact arm (31') is bent in a V-shape, and one end of the second contact arm (31') is connected to the second side edge portion of the horizontal plate (1); the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31') are used to grip the mating plug (5) to be inserted for the purpose of making electrical contact with both sides of the mating plug (5); The terminal according to claim 1 .

4. The first contact arm (31) has a first contact portion (31a), the first contact portion (31a) being used to make electrical contact with one side of the mating plug (5) to be inserted; The second contact arm (31') has a second contact portion (31a') for making electrical contact with the other side of the mating plug (5) to be inserted. The terminal according to claim 3.

5. The first elastic arm (3) further includes a first connecting arm (32), the first connecting arm (32) is bent into a U-shape, and one end of the first connecting arm (32) is connected to the other end of the first contact arm (31); The second elastic arm (3') further includes a second connecting arm (32'), the second connecting arm (32') is bent into a U-shape, and one end of the second connecting arm (32') is connected to the other end of the second contact arm (31'); the other end of the first connecting arm (32) and the other end of the second connecting arm (32') are connected to each other and are used for connecting to the circuit board (6); The terminal according to claim 3.

6. When the mating plug (5) is not inserted between the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31'), the first contact arm (31) is not in contact with the first connecting arm (32), and the second contact arm (31') is not in contact with the second connecting arm (32'); When the mating plug (5) is inserted centrally between the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31'), one end (31b') of the first contact arm (31) contacts the first connecting arm (32), and one end (31b') of the second contact arm (31') contacts the second connecting arm (32'). The terminal according to claim 5.

7. When the mating plug (5) is not inserted between the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31'), one end (31b') of the first contact arm (31) contacts the first connecting arm (32), and one end (31b') of the second contact arm (31') contacts the second connecting arm (32'). The terminal according to claim 5.

8. When the mating plug (5) is inserted centrally between the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31'), the first contact arm (31) does not contact the first connecting arm (32), and the second contact arm (31') does not contact the second connecting arm (32'); When the mating plug (5) is inclined toward the first contact arm (31) and inserted between the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31'), one end (31b) of the first contact arm (31) comes into contact with the first connecting arm (32), and the second contact arm (31') does not come into contact with the second connecting arm (32'); When the mating plug (5) is inclined toward the second contact arm (31') and inserted between the first contact arm (31) and the second contact arm (31'), the first contact arm (31) does not contact the first connecting arm (32), and one end (31b') of the second contact arm (31') contacts the second connecting arm (32'). The terminal according to claim 5.

9. At least one first partition groove (301) is formed in the first elastic arm (3), and each of the first partition grooves (301) extends from one end to the other end of the first elastic arm (3) to increase the elasticity of the first elastic arm (3); At least one second partition groove (301') is formed in the second elastic arm (3'), and each of the second partition grooves (301') extends from one end to the other end of the second elastic arm (3') to enhance the elasticity of the second elastic arm (3'). The terminal according to claim 1 .

10. Further comprising a plurality of fixing pins (4), the plurality of fixing pins (4) are formed on the other end of the first elastic arm (3) and the other end of the second elastic arm (3'), and are suitable to be fixed to a plurality of holes formed in the circuit board (6) for electrical connection with the circuit board (6), respectively; The terminal according to claim 1 .

11. one end of the first connecting arm (32) and one end of the second connecting arm (32') are spaced from the other end of the first connecting arm (32) and the other end of the second connecting arm (32') by a first distance in the first lateral direction (Y) and a second distance in the vertical direction (Z) perpendicular to the first lateral direction (Y); The terminal according to claim 1 .

12. The terminal is a one-piece stamped piece. A terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A terminal, The terminal is a transverse plate (1) having a first side and a second side opposite each other in a first transverse direction (Y), a pair of vertical plates (2, 2') arranged on either side of said horizontal plate (1) for fixing to a circuit board (6); - a first resilient arm (3) connected between a first side edge of the transverse plate (1) and one of the vertical plates (2); - a second resilient arm (3') connected between the second side edge of said transverse plate (1) and the other vertical plate (2'); a pair of contact cantilevers (7, 7') respectively connected to the first and second side edges of the transverse plate (1) for clamping a mating plug (5) inserted between them; a pair of pressure cantilevers (8, 8') connected to the first and second side edges of the transverse plate (1), respectively; the ends of the pair of pressing cantilevers (8, 8') are pressed against the outsides of the pair of contact cantilevers (7, 7') respectively to increase the contact pressure between the pair of contact cantilevers (7, 7') and the mating plug (5); When the pair of vertical plates (2, 2') are fixed to the circuit board (6), the horizontal plate (1) is suspended above the circuit board (6) by the first elastic arm (3) and the second elastic arm (3'). Terminal.

14. the terminal has a vertical plane of symmetry (P), the vertical plane of symmetry (P) extending along a second transverse direction (X) perpendicular to the first transverse direction (Y) and along a vertical direction (Z); the pair of vertical plates (2, 2') are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the vertical symmetry plane (P), and the first elastic arm (3) and the second elastic arm (3') are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the vertical symmetry plane (P); The pair of contact cantilevers (7, 7') are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the vertical symmetry plane (P), and the pair of pressing cantilevers (8, 8') are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the vertical symmetry plane (P). The terminal according to claim 13.

15. the vertical plates (2, 2') have upper and lower edges which are opposite each other in a vertical direction (Z) perpendicular to the first transverse direction (Y); The first elastic arm (3) is bent into a U-shape, and its two ends are connected to the upper edge of one vertical plate (2) and the first side edge of the horizontal plate (1), respectively; the second elastic arm (3') is bent into a U-shape, and its two ends are connected to the upper edge of the other vertical plate (2') and the second side edge of the horizontal plate (1), respectively; The terminal according to claim 13.

16. The pressing cantilever (8, 8') an extension portion (8a, 8a') connected to the horizontal plate (1) and extending obliquely upward from the horizontal plate (1); a bent portion (8b, 8b') connected to the extending portion (8a, 8a') and bent into a hook shape, The ends of the bent portions (8b, 8b') are pressed against the outer side of the contact cantilevers (7, 7'), The terminal according to claim 13.

17. The terminal comprises a pair of first elastic arms (3) and a pair of second elastic arms (3'), The pair of contact cantilevers (7, 7') comprises a pair of first contact cantilevers (7) and a pair of second contact cantilevers (7'); The pair of pressure cantilevers (8, 8') comprises one first pressure cantilever (8) and one second pressure cantilever (8'); The pair of first contact cantilevers (7) are positioned between the pair of first elastic arms (3), and the first pressing cantilever (8) is positioned between the pair of first contact cantilevers (7), The pair of second contact cantilevers (7') are disposed between the pair of second elastic arms (3'), and the second pressing cantilever (8') is positioned between the pair of second contact cantilevers (7'). The terminal according to claim 13.

18. A root of the first pressing cantilever (8) is connected to the first side edge of the horizontal plate (1), one first pressing portion (8c) is formed at an end of the first pressing cantilever (8), and two ends of the first pressing portion (8c) are pressed against the outer sides of the pair of first contact cantilevers (7), respectively; a root portion of the second pressing cantilever (8') is connected to the second side edge portion of the horizontal plate (1), one second pressing portion (8c') is formed at an end portion of the second pressing cantilever (8'), and two ends of the second pressing portion (8c') are pressed against the outer sides of the pair of second contact cantilevers (7'), respectively; 18. The terminal according to claim 17.

19. A root of the first contact cantilever (7) is connected to the first side edge of the horizontal plate (1), and the first contact cantilever (7) extends upwardly at an angle relative to the horizontal plate (1) for a predetermined length; The root of the second contact cantilever (7') is connected to the second side edge of the horizontal plate (1), and the second contact cantilever (7') extends upwardly at an angle to the horizontal plate (1) by a predetermined length; an end of the first contact cantilever (7) and an end of the second contact cantilever (7') are used to make electrical contact with both sides of the mating plug (5) to be inserted; 18. The terminal according to claim 17.

20. the first side edge of the horizontal plate (1) and the upper edge of one vertical plate (2) are spaced apart by a first distance in the first horizontal direction (Y) and a second distance in the vertical direction (Z); the second side edge of the horizontal plate (1) and the upper edge of the other vertical plate (2') are spaced apart by a first distance in the first horizontal direction (Y) and a second distance in the vertical direction (Z); The terminal according to claim 15.

21. Further comprising a plurality of fixing pins (4), the plurality of fixing pins (4) are formed on the lower edge of the vertical plate (2, 2') and are suitable to be respectively fixed to a plurality of holes formed in the circuit board (6) for electrical connection with the circuit board (6); The terminal according to claim 15.

22. The terminal is a one-piece stamped piece. A terminal according to any one of claims 13 to 21.

23. 1. An electrical connection assembly comprising: The electrical connection assembly includes: a circuit board (6), - the terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 22, fixed to the circuit board (6), the horizontal plate (1) of the terminal is suspended above and parallel to the circuit board (6) by the first elastic arm (3) and the second elastic arm (3'); Electrical connection assembly.

24. A hole is formed in the circuit board (6), The fixing pin (4) of the terminal is inserted into the hole of the circuit board (6) to fix and electrically connect the terminal to the circuit board (6).

24. The electrical connection assembly of claim 23.

25. An opening (101) for passing a mating plug (5) is formed in the transverse plate (1) of the terminal, A slot (601) for passing the mating plug (5) is formed in the circuit board (6); 24. The electrical connection assembly of claim 23.

26. Further comprising a mating plug (5) inserted into the terminal for electrical connection with the terminal.

24. The electrical connection assembly of claim 23.

27. The electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of terminals arranged in an array on the circuit board (6); The electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of mating plugs (5), the plurality of mating plugs (5) being adapted to be simultaneously inserted into the plurality of terminals, respectively.

27. The electrical connection assembly of claim 26.

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