Terminal, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

To provide a terminal capable of reducing poor electrical contact with a mating terminal even in a vibration environment.SOLUTION: A terminal includes: a single terminal plate 1 formed with a snap slot 130; a limit shell 2 installed on the terminal plate 1 and including a top plate 20 located above a top surface of the terminal plate 1 and a bottom plate 23 attached to a bottom surface of the terminal plate 1; 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, for electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate 20 of the limit shell 2. An elastic buckle is formed on the limit shell 2, the elastic buckle being engaged with the snap slot on the terminal plate 1 to lock the limit shell 2 to the terminal plate 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202410175962.4, 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 contacts, 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 top and bottom surfaces opposite each other in a thickness direction of the terminal plate and formed with a snap slot; a limiting shell mounted on the terminal plate, the limiting shell having a top plate disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate and a bottom plate attached to the bottom surface of the terminal plate; and a resilient contact member mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate and facing the top plate of the limiting shell for electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell. A resilient buckle is formed on the limiting shell to engage with the snap slot of the terminal plate and lock the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a snap slot is formed on the bottom or top surface of the terminal plate, and the elastic buckle engages with the snap slot on the bottom or top surface of the terminal plate to lock the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal plate has a front end and a rear end that are on opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, the limiting shell is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate along the longitudinal direction from the front end of the terminal plate, and the elastic buckle is in the form of a spring piece extending obliquely toward the inside of the limiting shell, with the rear end connected to the bottom plate and the front end abutting the inner surface of the snap slot.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell has two opposing openings on opposite sides of the terminal plate to allow a mating terminal to be inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell along the lateral direction of the terminal plate.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of elastic buckles are formed on the bottom plate of the limiting shell, and a plurality of snap slots are formed on the bottom surface of the terminal plate, and the plurality of elastic buckles engage with the plurality of snap slots respectively.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of snap slots are symmetrically distributed on two laterally opposite side edges of the bottom surface of the terminal plate, and the plurality of elastic buckles are symmetrically distributed on two laterally opposite side edges of the bottom plate of the limiting shell.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further includes a front side plate connected between the top plate and the bottom plate of the limiting shell and abutting against the front end surface of the terminal plate, wherein a positioning slot is formed in the front side plate of the limiting shell, and a positioning protrusion is formed on the front end surface of the terminal plate, and the positioning protrusion is fitted into the positioning slot to position the limiting shell in the lateral direction and thickness direction.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further comprises a left connecting plate arranged on the left side of the rear end of the limiting shell and connected between the left side of the top plate and the left side of the bottom plate of the limiting shell, and a right connecting plate arranged on the right side of the rear end of the limiting shell and connected between the right side of the top plate and the right side of the bottom plate of the limiting shell, the left connecting plate and the right connecting plate being laterally opposite each other and abutting the left and right sides of the terminal plate, respectively.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further comprises a rear limiting portion connected to the rear side of the bottom plate of the limiting shell and having a limiting groove formed therein, and the side of the terminal plate is joined to the limiting groove of the rear limiting portion.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear limiting portion includes a limiting bottom plate connected to the rear side of the bottom plate of the limiting shell and pressed against the bottom surface of the side edge of the terminal plate, a limiting top plate located opposite the limiting bottom plate and abutting against the top surface of the side edge of the terminal plate, and a limiting side plate connected between one side of the limiting bottom plate and one side of the limiting top plate and abutting against the side of the terminal plate.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further includes a rear limiting plate connected to the rear side of the top plate of the limiting shell, the lower side of the rear limiting plate is pressed against the upper surface of the terminal plate, and the rear limiting plate and the rear limiting portion are close to the left connecting plate and the right connecting plate, respectively.

[0017] 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 laterally along 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.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further comprises a pair of side plates located opposite each other in the transverse direction of the terminal plate, the side plates being connected between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the limiting shell having a front opening and a rear opening located opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, allowing a mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell through the front opening along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of elastic buckles are formed on the bottom plate of the limiting shell, and a plurality of snap slots are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate, and the plurality of elastic buckles engage with the plurality of snap slots respectively.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of snap slots are symmetrically distributed on two laterally opposite side edges of the top surface of the terminal plate, and the plurality of elastic buckles are symmetrically distributed on laterally opposite sides of the bottom plate of the limiting shell.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a resilient locking piece is formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, the resilient locking piece extending diagonally toward the rear and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top plate of the limiting shell is also formed with a plurality of inwardly protruding bulges that are used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the resilient contact member.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell is a one-piece stamped part, the bottom plate of the limiting shell has a pair of joining edges, and a slot and a protrusion suitable for mutual engagement are formed in the pair of joining edges, respectively, and the slot and the protrusion are dovetail-shaped, T-shaped, or Ω-shaped.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal plate has front and rear ends that are on opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, the limiting shell is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate along the longitudinal direction from the front end of the terminal plate, snap slots are formed on the front, left, and right sides of the terminal plate, and elastic buckles are formed on the front, left, and right sides of a bottom plate of the limiting shell, the elastic buckles being in the form of C-shaped elastic clips that snap into the snap slots and clamp to the sides of the terminal plate to lock the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell has a front opening and a rear opening that are opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, allowing the mating terminal to be inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell through the front opening along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell further comprises a pair of side plates opposite each other in the lateral direction of the limiting shell, the side plates being connected between the top plate and the bottom plate, and a side opening being formed in one of the pair of side plates of the limiting shell to allow a mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell through the side opening along the lateral direction of the terminal plate.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom plate has a rear end portion extending rearward beyond the pair of side plates and the top plate, and elastic buckles on the left and right sides of the bottom plate are disposed on the left and right sides of the rear end portion of the bottom plate, respectively.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a resilient locking piece is formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, the resilient locking piece extending diagonally toward the rear and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an inner surface of the top plate of the limiting shell is formed with a row of resilient pressing arms that are used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the resilient contact member.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell is a one-piece stamped piece, the bottom plate of the limiting shell is a single-layer bottom plate, and the top plate of the limiting shell comprises a double-layer top plate laminated together.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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 adapted to mate 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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]

[0035] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above; FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below; FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear; FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below; FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above; [Figure 6]10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above; FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below; FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a limiting shell of a terminal in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10 is an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above; FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above; FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from one side; FIG. [Figure 13] 10 is an exploded view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] In accordance with the general aspect of the present invention, a terminal is provided comprising: a single terminal plate having top and bottom surfaces opposed to each other in a thickness direction of the terminal plate and having a snap slot formed therein; a limiting shell mounted on the terminal plate, the limiting shell having a top plate disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate and a bottom plate attached to the bottom surface of the terminal plate; and a resilient contact member mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate and facing the top plate of the limiting shell for electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell. A resilient buckle is formed on the limiting shell to engage with the snap slot in the terminal plate to lock the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0039] 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.

[0040] According to another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector assembly comprising the connector described above and a mating connector adapted to mate with the connector, the mating connector comprising a mating housing adapted to mate 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.

[0041] First embodiment 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention, of which Fig. 1 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as seen from above. Figure 2 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below, Figure 3 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear, Figure 4 shows a diagrammatic exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below, and Figure 5 shows a diagrammatic exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 , 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 single terminal plate 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface that are opposite each other in a thickness direction Z, and a snap slot 130 is formed in the bottom surface. The limiting shell 2 is mounted on the terminal plate 1 and includes a top plate 20 disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and a bottom plate 23 attached to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1. The resilient contact member 3 is mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 for electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The limiting shell 2 is formed with a resilient buckle 230 that engages with the snap slot 130 in the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 to lock the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the terminal and the inserted mating terminal are electrically connected to each other via the resilient contact member 3.

[0043] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap slots 130 may be formed on the top surface of the terminal plate 1. The elastic buckles 230 may engage with the snap slots 130 formed on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 to lock the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap slots 130 may be formed on both the bottom and top surfaces of the terminal plate 1, and the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 has a plurality of elastic buckles 230 that engage with the snap slots 130 on the bottom and top surfaces of the terminal plate 1, respectively.

[0044] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic buckle 230 is formed on the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2. The terminal plate 1 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite in the longitudinal direction Y, and the limiting shell 2 is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate 1 along the longitudinal direction Y. The elastic buckle 230 is in the form of a spring piece that extends obliquely toward the interior of the limiting shell 2, with the rear end connected to the bottom plate 23 and the front end 230a abutting against the inner surface 132 of the snap slot 130.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 has two openings 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.

[0046] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of elastic buckles 230 are formed on the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2, and a plurality of snap slots 130 are formed on the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1. The plurality of elastic buckles 230 are engaged with the plurality of snap slots 130, respectively.

[0047] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the snap slots 130 are symmetrically distributed on two opposite side edges of the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 in the lateral direction X. The elastic buckles 230 are symmetrically distributed on two opposite side edges of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 in the lateral direction X.

[0048] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a front side plate 21 connected between the top plate 20 and the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 and abutting against the front end surface of the terminal plate 1. A positioning slot 21a is formed in the front side plate 21 of the limiting shell 2, and a positioning protrusion 11a is formed on the front end surface of the terminal plate 1. The positioning protrusion 11a is fitted into the positioning slot 21a to position the limiting shell 2 in the lateral direction X and the thickness direction Z.

[0049] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a left connecting plate 22 and a right connecting plate 24. The left connecting plate 22 is disposed on the left side of the rear end of the limiting shell 2 and is connected between the left side of the top plate 20 and the left side of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2. The right connecting plate 24 is disposed on the right side of the rear end of the limiting shell 2 and is connected between the right side of the top plate 20 and the right side of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2. The left connecting plate 22 and the right connecting plate 24 are located on opposite sides in the lateral direction X and abut against the left and right sides of the terminal plate 1, respectively.

[0050] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a rear limiting portion 25 connected to the rear side of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 and having a limiting groove 25a formed therein. The side of the terminal plate 1 is joined to the limiting groove 25a of the rear limiting portion 25.

[0051] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear limiting portion 25 includes a limiting bottom plate 251, a limiting top plate 252, and a limiting side plate 253. The limiting bottom plate 251 is connected to the rear side of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 and abuts against the bottom surface of the side edge of the terminal plate 1. The limiting top plate 252 is located on the opposite side from the limiting bottom plate 251 and abuts against the top surface of the side edge of the terminal plate 1. The limiting side plate 253 is connected between one side of the limiting bottom plate 251 and one side of the limiting top plate 252 and is pressed against the side of the terminal plate 1.

[0052] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 further includes a rear limiting plate 26 connected to the rear side of the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The lower side of the rear limiting plate 26 is pressed against the upper surface of the terminal plate 1, and the rear limiting plate 26 and the rear limiting portion 25 are close to the left connecting plate 22 and the right connecting plate 24, respectively.

[0053] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one inwardly protruding rib 2a is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The rib 2a 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.

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, elastic locking pieces 2b are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the elastic locking pieces 2b extend obliquely toward the rear and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0055] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of inwardly protruding bulges 2c are also formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. These bulges 2c are used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminals to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminals and the elastic contact members 3.

[0056] 1 to 5, 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.

[0057] 1 to 5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 further includes a first side edge 31 and a second side edge 32 that are opposite to each other in the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1, and the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32 extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1. A plurality of elastic arms 30 are connected between the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32. One of the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32 is riveted to the terminal plate 1, and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate 1.

[0058] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a first support protrusion 121 and a second support protrusion 122 are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate 1. The first support protrusion 121 is adjacent to the first side edge 31 of the elastic contact member 3, and the second support protrusion 122 is adjacent to the second side edge 32 of the elastic contact member 3. The first support protrusion 121 and the second support protrusion 122 are used to support the inserted mating terminal and prevent the elastic arms 30 of the elastic contact member 3 from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a guide inclined surface 121a is formed on the first support protrusion 121 to guide the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2.

[0060] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal plate 1 is also formed with a support rib 15a extending along its longitudinal direction Y. The support rib 15a is disposed below the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact member 3 and is used to support the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact member 3 and prevent excessive deformation of the elastic arm 30 of the elastic contact member 3.

[0061] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 is a one-piece stamped part, and the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 has a pair of joining edges 23a formed with slots 23b and protrusions 23c suitable for joining with each other.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the slots and protrusions 23c in the pair of joining edges 23a are dovetail-shaped, T-shaped, or Ω-shaped.

[0063] 1 to 5, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector. The connector includes a housing (not shown) and terminals. The terminals are inserted into the housing.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 , another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing and mating terminals. The mating housing is adapted to mate with the housing of the connector. The mating terminals are adapted 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.

[0065] Second embodiment 6 to 10 show a second embodiment of the present invention. Among them, FIG. 6 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above. FIG. 7 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. FIG. 8 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. FIG. 9 shows an explanatory perspective view of a limiting shell 2 of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 shows an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above.

[0066] As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 , 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 single terminal plate 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite each other in a thickness direction Z, and a snap slot 130 is formed therein. The limiting shell 2 is mounted on the terminal plate 1 and includes a top plate 20 disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and a bottom plate 23 attached to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1. The resilient contact member 3 is mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 for electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. A resilient buckle 230 is formed on the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2, which engages with the snap slot 130 of the terminal plate 1 to lock the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the terminal and the inserted mating terminal are electrically connected to each other via the resilient contact member 3.

[0067] 6-10 , in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal plate 1 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite in its longitudinal direction Y, and the limiting shell 2 is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate 1 along the longitudinal direction Y. Snap slots 130 are formed on the front, left, and right sides of the terminal plate 1, and elastic buckles 230 are formed on the front, left, and right sides of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2. The elastic buckles 230 are in the form of C-shaped elastic clips that snap into the snap slots 130 and clamp to the sides of the terminal plate 1 to lock the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1.

[0068] As shown in Figures 6 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 has a front opening and a rear opening that are opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y 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 through the front opening along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0069] 6 to 10 , in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 also includes a pair of side plates 27 on opposite sides in the lateral direction X thereof and connected between the top plate 20 and the bottom plate 23. A side opening is formed in one of the pair of side plates 27 of the limiting shell 2 to allow a mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member 3 of the limiting shell 2 and the top plate 20 through the side opening along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1.

[0070] 6 to 10 , in the illustrated embodiment, the bottom plate 23 has a rear end portion that extends rearward beyond the pair of side plates 27 and the top plate 20, and the elastic buckles 230 on the left and right sides of the bottom plate 23 are disposed on the left and right sides, respectively, of the rear end portion of the bottom plate 23. As a result, the elastic buckles 230 on the left and right sides of the bottom plate 23 do not prevent the mating terminal from being inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 through the side opening.

[0071] As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, elastic locking pieces 2b are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the elastic locking pieces 2b extend obliquely rearward and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0072] 6 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of elastic pressing arms 28 is formed on the inner surface of the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The row of elastic pressing arms 28 is used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminals to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminals and the elastic contact members 3.

[0073] As shown in Figures 6-10, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 is a one-piece stamped piece, the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 is a single-layer bottom plate, and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 comprises a double-layer top plate laminated together that can be fastened or riveted together.

[0074] 6 to 10, 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.

[0075] 6 to 10 , in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 further includes a first side edge 31 and a second side edge 32 that are opposite to each other in the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1, and the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32 extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1. A plurality of elastic arms 30 are connected between the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32. One of the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32 is riveted to the terminal plate 1, and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate 1.

[0076] 6 to 10, in the illustrated embodiment, a first support protrusion 121 and a second support protrusion 122 are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate 1. The first support protrusion 121 is adjacent to the first side edge 31 of the elastic contact member 3, and the second support protrusion 122 is adjacent to the second side edge 32 of the elastic contact member 3. The first support protrusion 121 and the second support protrusion 122 are used to support the inserted mating terminal and prevent the elastic arms 30 of the elastic contact member 3 from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal.

[0077] 6 to 10, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector. The connector includes a housing (not shown) and terminals. The terminals are inserted into the housing.

[0078] As shown in Figures 6 to 10, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing and mating terminals. 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.

[0079] Third embodiment 11 to 13 show a third embodiment of the present invention. Of these, Fig. 11 shows an explanatory perspective view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above. Fig. 12 shows an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from one side. Fig. 13 shows an explanatory exploded view of a terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the other side.

[0080] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 , 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 single terminal plate 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface that are opposite each other in the thickness direction Z, and a snap slot 130 is formed on the top surface. The limiting shell 2 is mounted on the terminal plate 1 and includes a top plate 20 disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and a bottom plate 23 attached to the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1. The resilient contact member 3 is mounted on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 for electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. A resilient buckle 230 connected to the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 is formed on the limiting shell 2. The resilient buckle 230 engages with the snap slot 130 on the top surface of the terminal plate 1 to lock the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the terminal and the inserted mating terminal are electrically connected to each other via the resilient contact member 3.

[0081] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap slots 130 may be formed on the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1. The elastic buckles 230 may engage with the snap slots 130 formed on the bottom surface of the terminal plate 1 to lock the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap slots 130 may be formed on both the bottom and top surfaces of the terminal plate 1, and the limiting shell 2 has a plurality of elastic buckles 230 that engage with the snap slots 130 on the bottom and top surfaces of the terminal plate 1, respectively.

[0082] 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal plate 1 has a front end and a rear end that are opposite in its longitudinal direction Y, and the limiting shell 2 is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate 1 along the longitudinal direction Y. The elastic buckle 230 is in the form of a spring piece that extends obliquely toward the inside of the limiting shell 2, with a connecting portion connected to the side of the bottom plate 23 and a front end abutting the inner surface 132 of the slot 130.

[0083] 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 also includes a pair of side plates 27 located opposite each other in the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1. The side plates 27 are connected between the top plate 20 and the bottom plate 23. The limiting shell 2 has a front opening and a rear opening located opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y 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 through the front opening along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1.

[0084] 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of elastic buckles 230 are formed on the limiting shell 2, and a plurality of snap slots 130 are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate 1. The plurality of elastic buckles 230 are engaged with the plurality of snap slots 130, respectively.

[0085] 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, the snap slots 130 are symmetrically distributed on two opposite side edges of the top surface of the terminal plate 1 in the lateral direction X. The elastic buckles 230 are symmetrically distributed on opposite sides of the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 in the lateral direction X.

[0086] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, elastic locking pieces 2b are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the elastic locking pieces 2b extend obliquely rearward and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0087] 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of inwardly protruding bulges 2c are also formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. These bulges 2c are used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminals in order to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminals and the elastic contact members 3.

[0088] 11 to 13, 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.

[0089] 11 to 13 , in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic contact member 3 further includes a first side edge 31 and a second side edge 32 that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1, and the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32 extend along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1. A plurality of elastic arms 30 are connected between the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32. One of the first side edge 31 and the second side edge 32 is riveted to the terminal plate 1, and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate 1.

[0090] 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, a first support protrusion 121 and a second support protrusion 122 are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate 1. The first support protrusion 121 is adjacent to the first side edge 31 of the elastic contact member 3, and the second support protrusion 122 is adjacent to the second side edge 32 of the elastic contact member 3. The first support protrusion 121 and the second support protrusion 122 are used to support the inserted mating terminal and prevent the elastic arms 30 of the elastic contact member 3 from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal.

[0091] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, a guide inclined surface 121a is formed on the first support protrusion 121 to guide the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2.

[0092] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting shell 2 is a one-piece stamped part, and the bottom plate 23 of the limiting shell 2 has a pair of joining edges 23a formed with slots 23b and protrusions 23c suitable for joining with each other.

[0093] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, in the illustrated embodiment, the slots and protrusions 23c in the pair of joining edges 23a are dovetail-shaped, T-shaped, or Ω-shaped.

[0094] 11 to 13, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector. The connector includes a housing (not shown) and terminals. The terminals are inserted into the housing.

[0095] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing and a mating terminal. The mating housing is used to mate with the housing of the connector. The mating terminal is 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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), said terminal plate (1) having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite each other in a thickness direction (Z) of said terminal plate (1), said terminal plate (1) having a snap slot (130) formed therein; - a limiting shell (2) mounted on the terminal plate (1), the limiting shell (2) comprising a top plate (20) disposed above the upper surface of the terminal plate (1) and a bottom plate (23) attached to the bottom surface of the terminal plate (1); - a resilient contact element (3) that is installed on the top surface of the terminal plate (1) and faces the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) for electrical contact with a mating terminal that is inserted between the resilient contact element (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2); Equipped with The limiting shell (2) is formed with an elastic buckle (230) that engages with the snap slot (130) of the terminal plate (1) to lock the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). Terminal.

2. The snap slot (130) is formed on the bottom surface or the top surface of the terminal plate (1), and the elastic buckle (230) engages with the snap slot (130) on the bottom surface or the top surface of the terminal plate (1) to lock the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 1 .

3. The terminal plate (1) has a front end and a rear end that are opposite in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1), and the limiting shell (2) is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate (1) along the longitudinal direction (Y) from the front end of the terminal plate (1); The elastic buckle (230) is in the form of a spring piece extending obliquely towards the inside of the limiting shell (2), with a rear end connected to the bottom plate (23) and a front end (230a) abutting against the inner surface (132) of the snap slot (130). The terminal according to claim 2 .

4. The limiting shell (2) has two opposite openings located 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 3 .

5. A plurality of elastic buckles (230) are formed on the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2), and a plurality of snap slots (130) are formed on the bottom surface of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of elastic buckles (230) are engaged with the plurality of snap slots (130) respectively. The terminal according to claim 4.

6. The plurality of snap slots (130) are symmetrically distributed on two opposite side edges of the bottom surface of the terminal plate (1) in the lateral direction (X), the plurality of elastic buckles (230) are symmetrically distributed on two opposite side edges in the transverse direction (X) of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2); The terminal according to claim 5.

7. The limiting shell (2) is A front side plate (21) connected between the top plate (20) and the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2) and abutting against the front end surface of the terminal plate (1). Furthermore, A positioning slot (21) is formed in the front side plate (21) of the limiting shell (2), and a positioning protrusion (11a) is formed on the front end surface of the terminal plate (1), and the positioning protrusion (11a) is fitted into the positioning slot (21) to position the limiting shell (2) in the lateral direction (X) and the thickness direction (Z). The terminal according to claim 4.

8. The limiting shell (2) is a left connection plate (22) disposed on the left side of the rear end of the limiting shell (2) and connected between the left side of the top plate (20) and the left side of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2); a right-side connecting plate (24) disposed on the right side of the rear end of the limiting shell (2) and connected between the right side of the top plate (20) and the right side of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2); Furthermore, The left and right connection plates (22, 24) are located on opposite sides in the lateral direction (X) and abut on the left and right sides of the terminal plate (1), respectively. The terminal according to claim 7.

9. The limiting shell (2) is A rear limiting portion (25) connected to the rear side of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2) and having a limiting groove (25a) formed therein. Furthermore, The side of the terminal plate (1) is joined to the limiting groove (25a) of the rear limiting portion (25). The terminal according to claim 8.

10. The rear limiting portion (25) is a limiting bottom plate (251) connected to the rear side of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2) and pressed against the bottom surface of the side edge of the terminal plate (1); a limiting top plate (252) located on the opposite side of the limiting bottom plate (251) and abutting against the upper surface of the side edge of the terminal plate (1); a limiting side plate (253) connected between one side of the limiting bottom plate (251) and one side of the limiting top plate (252) and abutting the side of the terminal plate (1); Equipped with The terminal according to claim 9.

11. The limiting shell (2) is A rear limiting plate (26) connected to the rear side of the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2). Furthermore, The lower side of the rear limiting plate (26) is pressed against the upper surface of the terminal plate (1), and the rear limiting plate (26) and the rear limiting portion (25) are close to the left connecting plate (22) and the right connecting plate (24), respectively. The terminal according to claim 9.

12. At least one inwardly protruding rib (2a) is formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the rib (2a) extends along 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). The terminal according to claim 4.

13. The limiting shell (2) further comprises a pair of side plates (27) located opposite each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1), the side plates (27) being connected between the top plate (20) and the bottom plate (23); 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), and allows the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) through the front opening along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 3 .

14. A plurality of elastic buckles (230) are formed on the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2), and a plurality of snap slots (130) are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of elastic buckles (230) are engaged with the plurality of snap slots (130) respectively. The terminal according to claim 13.

15. The plurality of snap slots (130) are symmetrically distributed on two opposite side edges in the lateral direction (X) of the top surface of the terminal plate (1); the elastic buckles (230) are symmetrically distributed on opposite sides of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2) in the transverse direction (X); The terminal according to claim 13.

16. a resilient locking piece (2b) formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), the resilient locking piece (2b) extending obliquely toward the rear and outward to engage with a housing of a connector and lock the terminal to the housing of the connector; The terminal according to claim 12 or 13.

17. The top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) is also formed with a plurality of inwardly protruding bulges (2c) which are used to apply a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal to ensure reliable electrical contact between the mating terminal and the elastic contact member (3). The terminal according to claim 12 or 13.

18. The limiting shell (2) is an integral stamped part, the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2) has a pair of joining edges (23a), and a slot (23b) and a protrusion (23c) suitable for mutual engagement are formed in the pair of joining edges (23a), respectively, and the slot (23b) and the protrusion (23c) are dovetail-shaped, T-shaped, or Ω-shaped. The terminal according to claim 2 .

19. The terminal plate (1) has a front end and a rear end that are opposite in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1), and the limiting shell (2) is adapted to be attached to the front end of the terminal plate (1) along the longitudinal direction (Y) from the front end of the terminal plate (1); The snap slots (130) are formed on the front, left and right sides of the terminal plate (1), and the elastic buckles (230) are formed on the front, left and right sides of the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2); The elastic buckle (230) is in the form of a C-shaped elastic clip that snaps into the snap slot (130) and clamps to the side of the terminal plate (1) to lock the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 1 .

20. 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), and allows the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) through the front opening along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1).

20. The terminal of claim 19.

21. The limiting shell (2) further comprises a pair of side plates (27) opposite each other in the transverse direction (X) of the limiting shell (2), the side plates (27) being connected between the top plate (20) and the bottom plate (23); a side opening is formed in one of the pair of side plates (27) of the limiting shell (2) to allow the mating terminal to be inserted between the elastic contact member (3) and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) through the side opening along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); 21. The terminal of claim 20.

22. The bottom plate (23) has a rear end portion extending rearward beyond the pair of side plates (27) and the top plate (20), and elastic buckles (230) on the left and right sides of the bottom plate (23) are disposed on the left and right sides of the rear end portion of the bottom plate (23), respectively.

22. The terminal of claim 21.

23. a resilient locking piece (2b) formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), the resilient locking piece (2b) extending obliquely toward the rear and outward to engage with a housing of a connector and lock the terminal to the housing of the connector; 20. The terminal of claim 19.

24. A row of elastic pressing arms (28) is formed on the inner surface of the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) 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).

20. The terminal of claim 19.

25. The limiting shell (2) is a one-piece stamped part, the bottom plate (23) of the limiting shell (2) is a single-layer bottom plate, and the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2) comprises a double-layer top plate laminated together.

20. The terminal of claim 19.

26. Housing and The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 25, inserted into the housing; A connector comprising:

27. 1. A connector assembly comprising: The connector of claim 26; a mating connector that mates with the connector; Equipped with The mating connector is a mating housing adapted to mate 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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