Terminal, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

To provide a terminal capable of reliably forming electrical contact with a mating terminal even in a vibration environment.SOLUTION: A terminal includes: a terminal plate 1 that is a single terminal plate 1 having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top and bottom surfaces being opposite to each other in a thickness direction; a limit shell 2 that includes a top plate 20 located above the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and side plates 21, 22 connected to the top plate 20 and fixed to the terminal plate 1 by riveting; and an elastic contact member installed on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and facing the top plate 20 of the limit shell 2. The elastic contact member is used to form electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limit shell 2, in order to achieve electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202410175968.1, filed on February 7, 2024, with the State Intellectual Property Office of China, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a terminal, particularly a terminal for a high voltage connector. In addition, the present invention also relates to a connector including the terminal, and a connector assembly including the connector. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, a terminal for a high-voltage connector typically includes a terminal body, a pair of elastic contact members, and a limiting shell. The terminal body includes two terminal plates. A gap exists between the two terminal plates to allow insertion of a mating terminal. A pair of elastic contact members is installed in the gap between the two terminal plates and fixed to the inner surfaces of the two terminal plates, respectively, and is used to clamp a mating terminal inserted between them to establish an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. The limiting shell is attached to the two terminal plates of the terminal body and is used to lock the terminal into the connector housing.

[0004] In the prior art, the terminal body includes two terminal plates, which makes the terminal structure complicated, resulting in high production costs and manufacturing difficulties. In addition, in the prior art, when vibration occurs, the gap between the two terminal plates changes, which can cause poor electrical contact between the terminal and the mating terminal. Therefore, the terminals of existing high-voltage connectors are not suitable for vibration environments. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention has been made to overcome or alleviate at least one aspect of the above-mentioned difficulties. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a terminal is provided, the terminal comprising: a single terminal plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface being opposite each other in a thickness direction of the terminal plate; a limiting shell including a top plate disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate and a side plate connected to the top plate and fixed to the terminal plate by rivets; and a resilient contact member disposed on the top surface of the terminal plate and facing the top plate of the limiting shell. The resilient contact member is used to make electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell to establish an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal plate has a front end and a rear end opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, the limiting shell and the elastic contact member are installed at the front of the terminal plate, and the limiting shell has a left opening and a right opening opposite each other in the lateral direction of the terminal plate to allow a mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell along the lateral direction of the terminal plate.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side plates of the limiting shell include a front side plate connected to the front side of the top plate and a rear side plate connected to the rear side of the top plate. The limiting shell further includes a front riveting plate connected to the underside of the front side plate and bent vertically toward the rear, and a rear riveting plate connected to the underside of the rear side plate and bent vertically toward the rear. The front riveting plate is riveted to the top or bottom surface of the terminal plate, and the rear riveting plate is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate to secure the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front riveting plate and the rear riveting plate are strip-shaped and extend along the transverse direction of the terminal plate.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front riveting plate comprises a pair of strip-shaped portions riveted to the terminal plate, the pair of strip-shaped portions being respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the terminal plate and extending along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of rivet holes are formed in the front riveting plate and the rear riveting plate, respectively, and a plurality of rivet posts are formed in the terminal plate, and the plurality of rivet posts are riveted to the plurality of rivet holes, respectively, to rivet the front riveting plate and the rear riveting plate to the terminal plate.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front riveting plate is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate, the riveting posts protrude from the top surface of the terminal plate, and a plurality of operating holes corresponding to the plurality of riveting holes in the front riveting plate are formed in the top plate of the limiting shell to allow a riveting stamping head of a riveting tool to pass through the top plate.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side plates of the limiting shell include a front side plate connected to the front side of the top plate and a rear side plate connected to the rear side of the top plate. The limiting shell further includes a plurality of riveting pieces connected to the underside of the front side plate and extending downward, and a rear riveting plate connected to the underside of the rear side plate and bending vertically toward the rear. A plurality of riveting grooves corresponding to the plurality of riveting pieces are formed in the front end surface of the terminal plate, the plurality of riveting grooves are arranged in a row along the lateral direction of the terminal plate, the plurality of riveting pieces are riveted to the plurality of riveting grooves, and the rear riveting plate is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate to fix the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side walls on both sides of the riveting groove are folded back towards the inner surface of the riveting groove during riveting and pressed against the outer surfaces on both sides of the riveting plate to rivet the riveting plate into the riveting groove.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side plates of the limiting shell include a front side plate connected to the front side of the top plate and a rear side plate connected to the rear side of the top plate. The limiting shell further includes at least one pair of rivet legs connected to the underside of the front side plate and extending downward, and a rear riveting plate connected to the underside of the rear side plate and bending vertically toward the rear. At least one slot corresponding to the at least one pair of rivet legs is formed in the terminal plate, and each pair of rivet legs passes through the corresponding slot and is riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate, and the rear riveting plate is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate to secure the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the ends of each pair of rivet legs are bent in opposite directions away from each other during riveting and pressed against the bottom surface of the terminal plate to rivet the rivet legs to the bottom surface of the terminal plate.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further includes a pair of positioning portions connected to the underside of the front side plate and bent vertically toward the rear, a pair of positioning slots are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate, the pair of positioning slots are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the terminal plate, and the pair of positioning portions are arranged in the pair of positioning slots.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning groove is formed on the underside of the front side plate of the limiting shell, the positioning groove being disposed between a pair of positioning portions, and the terminal plate has a positioning protrusion disposed between a pair of positioning slots, the positioning protrusion being disposed in the positioning groove.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal plate has a front end and a rear end that are opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, the limiting shell and the resilient contact member are installed at the front of the terminal plate, and the limiting shell has a front opening and a rear opening that are opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate to allow the mating terminal to be inserted through the front opening of the limiting shell along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the side plates of the limiting shell include a left side plate connected to the left side of the top plate and a right side plate connected to the right side of the top plate. The limiting shell further includes a left riveting plate connected to the underside of the left side plate and bent vertically to the right, and a right riveting plate connected to the underside of the right side plate and bent vertically to the left. The left riveting plate and the right riveting plate are riveted to the top or bottom surface of the terminal plate to secure the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the left and right riveting plates are strip-shaped and extend along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of rivet holes are formed in the left and right riveting plates, respectively, and a plurality of rivet posts are formed in the terminal plate, and the plurality of rivet posts are riveted to the plurality of rivet holes, respectively, to rivet the left and right riveting plates to the terminal plate.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the left and right riveting plates are riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate, the riveting posts protrude from the top surface of the terminal plate, and a plurality of operation holes corresponding to the rivet holes of the left and right riveting plates, respectively, are formed in the top plate of the limiting shell to allow the rivet driving head of the riveting tool to pass through the top plate.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one inwardly protruding rib is formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, and the rib extends along the longitudinal or lateral direction of the terminal plate to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the resilient contact member.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cross section of the rib is semicircular, U-shaped, or V-shaped.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top plate of the limiting shell is formed with foolproof protrusions that cooperate with guide grooves in the connector housing to guide the terminals so that they are inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top plate of the limiting shell is formed with one or more resilient locking buckles that are used to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminals to the connector housing.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a resilient locking buckle is formed on the left side plate and / or the right side plate of the limiting shell, which is used to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminals to the connector housing.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic contact member has a plurality of elastic arms extending along the lateral direction of the terminal plate, the plurality of elastic arms being arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, and the plurality of elastic arms of the elastic contact member being used to simultaneously form electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted along the lateral direction of the terminal plate.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the resilient contact member has a plurality of resilient arms extending along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, the resilient arms being arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the terminal plate, and the resilient arms of the resilient contact member are used to simultaneously form electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell is an integral stamped part.

[0032] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector comprising a housing and the above-described terminal inserted into the housing.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector assembly comprising the above-described connector and a mating connector for mating with the connector, the mating connector comprising a mating housing for mating with the housing of the connector, and mating terminals adapted to be inserted between the resilient contact members of the connector and the top plate of the limiting shell to make electrical contact with the resilient contact members of the connector.

[0034] In the above exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal body of the terminal includes only a single terminal plate, which simplifies the structure of the terminal and reduces production costs and manufacturing difficulties. In addition, the terminal of the present invention can reliably form electrical contact with the mating terminal in a vibration environment.

[0035] The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0036] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of a terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 6 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is a schematic assembly view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the riveting pieces have not yet been riveted into the riveting grooves; FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic assembly view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the riveting pieces are riveted into the riveting grooves. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19]FIG. 13 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 22 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. [Figure 21] FIG. 22 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. [Figure 22] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. [Figure 24] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. [Figure 26] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. [Figure 27] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. [Figure 28] FIG. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as 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. It will be apparent, however, 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] In accordance with the general concept of the present invention, a terminal is provided, the terminal comprising: a single terminal plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface being opposite each other in a thickness direction of the terminal plate; a limiting shell including a top plate disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate and a side plate connected to the top plate and fixed to the terminal plate by rivets; and a resilient contact member disposed on the top surface of the terminal plate and facing the top plate of the limiting shell, the resilient contact member being used to make electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell to establish an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0040] According to another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector, the connector comprising a housing and the above-described terminals inserted into the housing.

[0041] According to another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector assembly comprising the connector described above and a mating connector for mating with the connector, the mating connector comprising a mating housing for mating with the housing of the connector, and mating terminals adapted to be inserted between the resilient contact members of the connector and the top plate of the limiting shell to make electrical contact with the resilient contact members of the connector.

[0042] Fig. 1 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 shows an explanatory exploded view of the terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view of the terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , an exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a terminal. The terminal includes a single terminal plate 1, a limiting shell 2, and a resilient contact member 3. The terminal plate 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface that are opposite each other in a thickness direction Z. The limiting shell 2 is riveted to the terminal plate 1 and includes a top plate 20 that is disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate 1. The resilient contact member 3 is disposed on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The resilient contact member 3 is used to form electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0044] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal plate 1 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y, and the limiting shell 2 and the elastic contact member 3 are disposed at the front of the terminal plate 1. The limiting shell 2 has a left opening and a right opening that are opposite to each other in the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1 to allow a mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a front side plate 21, a rear side plate 22, a front riveted plate 23, and a rear riveted plate 24. The front side plate 21 is connected to the front side of the top plate 20. The front riveted plate 23 is connected to the underside of the front side plate 21 and is bent vertically toward the rear. The rear side plate 22 is connected to the rear side of the top plate 20. The rear riveted plate 24 is connected to the underside of the rear side plate 22 and is bent vertically toward the rear. The front riveting plate 23 is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and the rear riveting plate 24 is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 to secure the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1 .

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the front riveting plate 23 and the rear riveting plate 24 are strip-shaped and extend along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1.

[0047] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of rivet holes 2a are formed in the front riveting plate 23 and the rear riveting plate 24, and a plurality of rivet posts 1a are formed in the terminal plate 1. The plurality of rivet posts 1a are riveted to the plurality of rivet holes 2a, respectively, to rivet the front riveting plate 23 and the rear riveting plate 24 to the terminal plate 1.

[0048] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the front riveting plate 23 is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1, and the riveting posts 1a protrude from the top surface of the terminal plate 1. To allow the rivet driving head of a riveting tool to pass through the top plate 20, a plurality of operation holes 2a' are formed in the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 corresponding to the plurality of rivet holes 2a in the front riveting plate 23.

[0049] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one inwardly protruding rib 2b is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The rib 2b extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1 and is used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal in order to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the elastic contact member 3.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the cross section of the rib 2b may be semicircular, U-shaped, or V-shaped.

[0051] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, a foolproof protrusion 2c is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, which cooperates with a guide groove (not shown) in the connector housing (not shown) to guide the terminal so that it is inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, one or more elastic locking buckles 2d are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the elastic locking buckles 2d are used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminals to the connector housing.

[0053] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 includes a plurality of elastic arms 30 extending along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1, and the plurality of elastic arms 30 are arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1. The plurality of elastic arms 30 of the elastic contact member 3 are used to simultaneously make electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1.

[0054] Fig. 4 shows an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows a schematic assembly view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the riveting pieces have not yet been riveted into the riveting grooves. Fig. 6 shows a schematic assembly view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the riveting pieces have been riveted into the riveting grooves. Fig. 7 shows an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] The main difference between the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the method of riveting between the front side plate 21 and the terminal plate 1.

[0056] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 , in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 includes a plurality of riveting pieces 25. The plurality of riveting pieces 25 are connected to the underside of the front side plate 21 and extend downward. A plurality of riveting grooves 15 corresponding to the plurality of riveting pieces 25 are formed in the front end surface of the terminal plate 1, and the plurality of riveting grooves 15 are arranged in a row along the lateral X direction of the terminal plate 1. The plurality of riveting pieces 25 are riveted to the plurality of riveting grooves 15, respectively, and the rear riveting plate 24 is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate 1 to fix the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1.

[0057] As shown in Figures 4 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the side walls 15a on both sides of the riveting groove 15 are folded back toward the inner surface of the riveting groove 15 during riveting and pressed against the outer surfaces on both sides of the riveting piece 25, thereby riveting the riveting piece 25 to the riveting groove 15.

[0058] 4 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one inwardly protruding rib 2b is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The rib 2b extends along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1 and is used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal in order to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the elastic contact member 3.

[0059] Fig. 8 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above, Fig. 9 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below, and Fig. 10 shows an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0060] The main difference between the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 and the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the method of riveting between the front side plate 21 and the terminal plate 1.

[0061] 8 to 10 , in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 includes at least one pair of rivet legs 26 connected to the underside of the front side plate 21 and extending downward. At least one slot 16 corresponding to the at least one pair of rivet legs 26 is formed in the terminal plate 1, and each pair of rivet legs 26 passes through the corresponding slot 16 and is riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1. The rear riveting plate 24 is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 to secure the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1.

[0062] As shown in Figures 8 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, the ends 26a of each pair of rivet legs 26 are bent in opposite directions away from each other by riveting during riveting and pressed against the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 to rivet the rivet legs 26 to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1.

[0063] 8 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a pair of positioning portions 27 connected to the underside of the front side plate 21 and bent vertically toward the rear. The rivet legs 26 are connected to the positioning portions 27. A pair of positioning slots 17, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the terminal plate 1, are formed in the upper surface of the terminal plate 1. The pair of positioning portions 27 are located in the pair of positioning slots 17.

[0064] 8 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning groove 218 is formed on the underside of the front side plate 21 of the limiting shell 2, and the positioning groove 218 is disposed between the pair of positioning portions 27. The terminal plate 1 has a positioning protrusion 18 disposed between the pair of positioning slots 17 that are disposed in the positioning groove 218.

[0065] 8 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one inwardly protruding rib 2b is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The rib 2b extends along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1 and is used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal in order to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the elastic contact member 3.

[0066] Fig. 11 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 12 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] The main difference between the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 11 and the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the structure of the front riveting plate 23.

[0068] 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the front riveting plate 23 includes a pair of strip-shaped portions 23a that are riveted to the terminal plate 1. The pair of strip-shaped portions 23a are disposed on the left and right sides of the terminal plate 1 and extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0069] FIG. 13 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] The main difference between the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 13 and the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the number of ribs 2b on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2.

[0071] In the first embodiment, two ribs 2b are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. In the fifth embodiment, three ribs 2b are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2.

[0072] FIG. 14 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] The main difference between the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 14 and the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the number and location of the elastic locking buckles 2d on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2.

[0074] In the first embodiment, only one elastic locking buckle 2 d is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 .

[0075] In the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 14, two elastic locking buckles 2d are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the two elastic locking buckles 2d are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0076] Figure 15 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above, and Figure 16 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0077] The main difference between the seventh embodiment shown in Figures 15 and 16 and the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3 is the structure of the foolproof protrusion 2c and the elastic locking buckle 2d on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2.

[0078] In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the foolproof protrusion 2c has the shape of a convex hull, and the elastic locking buckle 2d extends obliquely along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0079] In the seventh embodiment shown in Figures 15 and 16, the foolproof protrusion 2c is rib-shaped and extends along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1, and the elastic locking buckle 2d extends obliquely along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1, so that the terminal can be inserted into the housing of the connector along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1.

[0080] Fig. 17 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 18 is an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] As shown in Figures 17 and 18, the illustrated embodiment discloses a terminal. The terminal includes a single terminal plate 1, a limiting shell 2, and a resilient contact member 3. The terminal plate 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface that are opposite each other in a thickness direction Z. The limiting shell 2 is riveted to the terminal plate 1 and includes a top plate 20 that is disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate 1. The resilient contact member 3 is disposed on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The resilient contact member 3 is used to form electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal.

[0082] 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal plate 1 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1, and the limiting shell 2 and the elastic contact members 3 are disposed at the front of the terminal plate 1. The limiting shell 2 has a front opening and a rear opening that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1 so as to allow a mating terminal to be inserted from the front opening of the limiting shell 2 along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0083] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 , in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a left side plate 28, a left riveting plate 280, a right side plate 29, and a right riveting plate 290. The left side plate 28 is connected to the left side of the top plate 20. The left riveting plate 280 is connected to the underside of the left side plate 28 and is bent vertically to the right. The right side plate 29 is connected to the right side of the top plate 20. The right riveting plate 290 is connected to the underside of the right side plate 29 and is bent vertically to the left. The left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate 1 to fix the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1.

[0084] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290 are strip-shaped and extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0085] 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of rivet holes 2a are formed in the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290, and a plurality of rivet posts 1a are formed in the terminal plate 1. The plurality of rivet posts 1a are riveted to the plurality of rivet holes 2a, respectively, to rivet the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290 to the terminal plate 1.

[0086] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate 1, and the rivet posts 1a protrude from the upper surface of the terminal plate 1.

[0087] To allow the rivet driving head of the riveting tool to pass through the top plate 20, a plurality of operating holes 2a' are formed in the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 corresponding to the rivet holes 2a of the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290, respectively.

[0088] 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one inwardly protruding rib 2b is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The rib 2b extends along the longitudinal direction Y or the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1 to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the elastic contact member 3, and is used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal.

[0089] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, the cross section of the rib 2b is semicircular, U-shaped, or V-shaped.

[0090] As shown in Figures 17-18, in the illustrated embodiment, a foolproof protrusion 2c is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting housing 2, which cooperates with a guide groove in the connector housing to guide the terminal so that it is inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

[0091] 17-18, in the illustrated embodiment, one or more elastic locking buckles 2d are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the elastic locking buckles 2d are used to engage with the connector housing to lock the terminals to the connector housing. In the illustrated embodiment, the elastic locking buckles 2d have an L-shaped cantilever shape.

[0092] 17-18, in the illustrated embodiment, a resilient locking buckle 2d is formed on the left side plate 28 and / or the right side plate 29 of the restrictor housing 2. The resilient locking buckle 2d is used to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0093] 17 and 18, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 includes a plurality of elastic arms 30 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1, and the plurality of elastic arms 30 are arranged in a row along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1. The plurality of elastic arms 30 of the elastic contact member 3 are used to simultaneously make electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0094] FIG. 19 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] The main difference between the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 19 and the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is the number of ribs 2 b on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 .

[0096] In the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the number of ribs 2b on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 is two.

[0097] In the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 19, the number of ribs 2b on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 is three.

[0098] Fig. 20 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above. Fig. 21 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0099] The main difference between the tenth embodiment shown in Figures 20 and 21 and the eighth embodiment shown in Figures 17 and 18 is the different riveting locations of the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290.

[0100] In the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0101] In the tenth embodiment shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0102] In addition, in the tenth embodiment shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the elastic locking buckle 2d on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 is located on the left side and has an arc-shaped spring-like shape.

[0103] Fig. 22 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above. Fig. 23 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0104] The main difference between the eleventh embodiment shown in Figures 22 and 23 and the eighth embodiment shown in Figures 17 and 18 is the different riveting locations of the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290.

[0105] In the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0106] In the eleventh embodiment shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0107] 22 and 23, the elastic locking buckles 2d are not provided on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The elastic locking buckles 2d are formed on the left side plate 28 and the right side plate 29 of the limiting shell 2, and have an arc-shaped spring-like shape.

[0108] FIG. 24 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

[0109] The main difference between the twelfth embodiment shown in FIG. 24 and the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is that the cross section of the rib 2b in the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 is different.

[0110] In the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the cross section of the rib 2b is U-shaped.

[0111] In the twelfth embodiment shown in FIG. 24, the cross section of the rib 2b is V-shaped.

[0112] Fig. 25 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above. Fig. 26 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0113] The main difference between the thirteenth embodiment shown in Figures 25 and 26 and the eighth embodiment shown in Figures 17 and 18 is the different riveting locations of the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290.

[0114] In the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0115] In the thirteenth embodiment shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0116] In addition, in the thirteenth embodiment shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the elastic locking buckle 2d is disposed on the left side of the top plate 20 and has an arc-shaped spring-like shape.

[0117] Fig. 27 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above. Fig. 28 is an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0118] The main difference between the fourteenth embodiment shown in Figures 27 and 28 and the eighth embodiment shown in Figures 17 and 18 is the different riveting locations of the left riveting plate 280 and the right riveting plate 290.

[0119] In the eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0120] In the fourteenth embodiment shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, a left riveting plate 280 and a right riveting plate 290 are riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 .

[0121] In addition, in the fourteenth embodiment shown in Figures 27 and 28, the protruding rib 2b on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 extends longitudinally along the terminal plate 1, and the elastic locking buckle 2d is located in the middle part of the top plate 20 and has an inclined spring-like shape.

[0122] As shown in Figures 1 to 28, in the illustrated embodiment the limiting shell 2 is a one-piece stamped piece.

[0123] 1 to 28, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector. The connector mainly includes a housing (not shown) and the above-mentioned terminals. The terminals are inserted into the housing.

[0124] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 28 , in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector components include a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing and mating terminals provided in the mating housing. The mating housing is used to mate with the housing of the connector. The mating terminals are used to be inserted between the elastic contact members 3 of the connector and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 to form electrical contact with the elastic contact members 3 of the connector.

[0125] 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.

[0126] While several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be apparent to 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.

[0127] As used herein, elements described in the singular and preceded by the word "a" or "an" should be understood as not excluding a plural of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is expressly stated. 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 otherwise, 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 single terminal plate (1) having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface being opposite each other in a thickness direction (Z) of the terminal plate (1); a limiting shell (2), a top plate (20) disposed above the upper surface of the terminal plate (1); and Side plates (21, 22, 28, 29) connected to the top plate (20) and fixed to the terminal plate (1) by riveting a limiting shell (2) including: - a resilient contact member (3) installed on the upper surface of the terminal plate (1) and facing the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2); Equipped with The elastic contact member (3) is used to form an electrical contact with the mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) to realize an electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. Terminal.

2. The terminal plate (1) has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1), and the limiting shell (2) and the elastic contact member (3) are disposed at the front of the terminal plate (1); The limiting shell (2) has a left opening and a right opening that are opposite to each other in the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1) to allow the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 1 .

3. The side plates (21, 22) of the limiting shell (2) are a front side plate (21) connected to the front side of the top plate (20); a rear side plate (22) connected to the rear side of the top plate (20); Including, The limiting shell (2) is a front riveted plate (23) connected to the underside of the front side plate (21) and bent vertically toward the rear; a rear riveted plate (24) connected to the underside of the rear side plate (22) and bent vertically toward the rear; Furthermore, The front riveting plate (23) is riveted to the top or bottom surface of the terminal plate (1), and the rear riveting plate (24) is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate (1) to fix the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 2 .

4. The front riveting plate (23) and the rear riveting plate (24) are strip-shaped and extend along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 3 .

5. The front riveting plate (23) has a pair of strip-shaped portions (3a) riveted to the terminal plate (1), the pair of strip-shaped portions (3a) being arranged on the left and right sides of the terminal plate (1), respectively, and extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 3 .

6. A plurality of rivet fastening holes (2a) are formed in the front riveting plate (23) and the rear riveting plate (24), respectively, and a plurality of rivet fastening posts (1a) are formed in the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of rivet fastening posts (1a) are riveted into the plurality of rivet fastening holes (2a), respectively, to rivet the front riveting plate (23) and the rear riveting plate (24) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 3 .

7. The front riveting plate (23) is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate (1), and the riveting post (1 a) protrudes from the upper surface of the terminal plate (1); a plurality of operation holes (2a') corresponding to the plurality of rivet holes (2a) in the front riveting plate (23) are formed in the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) to allow a rivet driving head of a riveting tool to pass through the top plate (20); The terminal according to claim 6.

8. The side plates (21, 22) of the limiting shell (2) are a front side plate (21) connected to the front side of the top plate (20); a rear side plate (22) connected to the rear side of the top plate (20); Including, The limiting shell (2) is a plurality of riveted pieces (25) connected to the underside of the front side plate (21) and extending downward; a rear riveted plate (24) connected to the underside of the rear side plate (22) and bent vertically toward the rear; Furthermore, a plurality of rivet grooves (15) corresponding to the plurality of rivet pieces (25) are formed on the front end surface of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of rivet grooves (15) are arranged in a line along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); The plurality of riveting pieces (25) are riveted to the plurality of riveting grooves (15), respectively, and the rear riveting plate (24) is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate (1) to fix the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 2 .

9. During riveting, the side walls (15a) on both sides of the riveting groove (15) are folded back toward the inner surface of the riveting groove (15) and pressed against the outer surfaces on both sides of the riveting piece (25), thereby riveting the riveting piece (25) to the riveting groove (15). The terminal according to claim 8.

10. The side plates (21, 22) of the limiting shell (2) are a front side plate (21) connected to the front side of the top plate (20); a rear side plate (22) connected to the rear side of the top plate (20); Including, The limiting shell (2) is At least one pair of rivet legs (26) connected to the underside of the front side plate (21) and extending downward; a rear riveted plate (24) connected to the underside of the rear side plate (22) and bent vertically toward the rear; Furthermore, At least one slot (16) corresponding to at least one pair of rivet legs (26) is formed in the terminal plate (1), each pair of rivet legs (26) passes through the corresponding slot (16) and is riveted to the bottom surface of the terminal plate (1), and the rear riveting plate (24) is riveted to the top surface of the terminal plate (1) to fix the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 2 .

11. During riveting, the ends (26a) of each pair of rivet legs (26) are bent in opposite directions away from each other and pressed against the bottom surface of the terminal plate (1), thereby riveting the rivet legs (26) to the bottom surface of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 10.

12. The limiting shell (2) further includes a pair of positioning portions (27) connected to the lower side of the front side plate (21) and bent vertically toward the rear, A pair of positioning slots (17) are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate (1), the pair of positioning slots (17) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the terminal plate (1), and the pair of positioning portions (27) are arranged in the pair of positioning slots (17). The terminal according to claim 5 or 10.

13. a positioning groove (218) is formed on the underside of the front side plate (21) of the limiting shell (2), and the positioning groove (218) is disposed between the pair of positioning portions (27); The terminal plate (1) has a positioning protrusion (18) disposed between the pair of positioning slots (17), and the positioning protrusion (18) is disposed in the positioning groove (218). The terminal according to claim 12.

14. The terminal plate (1) has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1), and the limiting shell (2) and the elastic contact member (3) are disposed at the front of the terminal plate (1); The limiting shell (2) has a front opening and a rear opening on opposite sides in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1) so that the mating terminal can be inserted from the front opening of the limiting shell (2) along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 1 .

15. The side plates (28, 29) of the limiting shell (2) a left side plate (28) connected to the left side of the top plate (20); a right side plate (29) connected to the right side of the top plate (20); Including, The limiting shell (2) is a left riveted plate (280) connected to the underside of the left side plate (28) and bent vertically to the right; a right riveted plate (290) connected to the underside of the right side plate (29) and bent vertically to the left; Furthermore, The left riveting plate (280) and the right riveting plate (290) are riveted to the top or bottom surface of the terminal plate (1) to fix the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal of claim 14.

16. The left riveting plate (280) and the right riveting plate (290) are strip-shaped and extend along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal of claim 15.

17. a plurality of rivet fastening holes (2 a) are formed in the left riveting plate (280) and the right riveting plate (290), respectively; a plurality of rivet fastening posts (1 a) are formed in the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of rivet fastening posts (1 a) are riveted into the plurality of rivet fastening holes (2 a), respectively, to rivet the left riveting plate (280) and the right riveting plate (290) to the terminal plate (1); The terminal of claim 15.

18. The left riveting plate (280) and the right riveting plate (290) are riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate (1), and the rivet post (1 a) protrudes from the upper surface of the terminal plate (1); a plurality of operation holes (2a') corresponding to the rivet holes (2a) in the left riveting plate (280) and the right riveting plate (290), respectively, are formed in the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) to allow a rivet driving head of a riveting tool to pass through the top plate (20); 18. The terminal of claim 17.

19. At least one inwardly protruding rib (2b) is formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the rib (2b) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) or the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1) to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal in order to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the elastic contact member (3).

15. The terminal according to claim 2 or 14.

20. The cross section of the rib (2b) is semicircular, U-shaped, or V-shaped.

20. The terminal of claim 19.

21. The top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) is formed with a foolproof protrusion (2c) which cooperates with a guide groove in the connector housing to guide the terminal so that it is inserted into the connector housing in the correct orientation.

15. The terminal according to claim 2 or 14.

22. One or more elastic locking buckles (2d) are formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) for engaging with a connector housing to lock the terminals to the connector housing.

15. The terminal according to claim 2 or 14.

23. An elastic locking buckle (2d) is formed on the left side plate (28) and / or the right side plate (29) of the limiting shell (2), which is used to engage with a connector housing to lock the terminal to the connector housing. The terminal of claim 15.

24. The elastic contact member (3) has a plurality of elastic arms (30) extending along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of elastic arms (30) are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1); The elastic arms (30) of the elastic contact member (3) are used to simultaneously form electrical contact with the mating terminals inserted along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 2 .

25. The elastic contact member (3) has a plurality of elastic arms (30) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of elastic arms (30) are arranged in a line along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); The elastic arms (30) of the elastic contact member (3) are used to simultaneously establish electrical contact with the mating terminals inserted along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal of claim 14.

26. The limiting shell (2) is a one-piece stamped part. The terminal according to claim 1 .

27. Housing and The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 26, inserted into the housing; A connector comprising:

28. 1. A connector assembly comprising: The connector of claim 27; a mating connector that mates with the connector; Equipped with The mating connector is a mating housing for mating with the housing of the connector; a mating terminal adapted to be inserted between the elastic contact member (3) of the connector and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) to establish electrical contact with the elastic contact member (3) of the connector; Equipped with Connector assembly.

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