Terminal, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

To disclose a connector reliably forming electrical contact with a mating terminal.SOLUTION: A terminal includes: a single terminal plate 1 with top and bottom surfaces opposite in a thickness direction of the terminal plate 1 and a slot 14 formed in the top surface of the terminal plate 1; a limit shell 2 including a top plate 20 located above the top surface of the terminal plate 1, and a pair of side plates 21, 22 connected to the top plate 20; 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 forms electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the elastic contact member and the top plate 20 of the limit shell 2, in order to achieve electrical connection with the mating terminal. A pin 24 is formed on the lower side edge of at least one of the pair of side plates 21, 22, and the pin is inserted into the slot 14 in an interference fit manner to fix 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. CN202410176019.5, 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 on opposite sides in a thickness direction of the terminal plate and a slot formed in the top surface of the terminal plate; a limiting shell including a top plate disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate; 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 form electrical contact with a mating terminal inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell to establish electrical connection between the terminal and the mating terminal. A pin is formed on the lower edge of at least one of the pair of side plates, and the pin is inserted into the slot with an interference fit to secure the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal plate has a front end and a rear end that are opposite 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 two opposite openings 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 pair of side plates of the limiting shell comprises a front side plate and a rear side plate opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, the limiting shell further comprises a riveted plate connected to the underside of the rear side plate and bent vertically toward the rear, a pin is formed on the lower edge of the front side plate, the front side plate is fixed to the terminal plate through the pin, the riveted plate is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate, and the rear side plate is fixed to the terminal plate through the riveted plate.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first rivet fastening holes are formed in the riveting plate, a plurality of first riveting posts are formed in the terminal plate, and the plurality of first riveting posts are riveted to the plurality of first riveting holes respectively to rivet the riveting plate to the terminal plate.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of pins are formed on the underside of the front side plate, the plurality of pins being arranged in a row along the lateral direction of the terminal plate, a plurality of slots are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate, the plurality of pins being arranged in a row along the lateral direction of the terminal plate, and the plurality of pins are inserted into the plurality of slots respectively by an interference fit to secure the front side plate to the terminal plate.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slot extends through the terminal plate along the thickness direction and adjacent the front end surface of the terminal plate.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pin and slot are flat in shape, and guide slopes are formed on either side of the end of the pin to guide the pin into the slot.

[0013] 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.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, locking spring tabs are formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, the locking spring tabs extending diagonally rearward and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminals to the connector housing.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two ribs are formed on the top plate of the limiting shell, and the two ribs are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the locking spring piece.

[0016] 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.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the resilient contact member further comprises a first side edge and a second side edge opposite each other in the lateral direction of the terminal plate, the first side edge and the second side edge extending along the longitudinal direction of the terminal plate, a plurality of resilient arms connected between the first side edge and the second side edge, one of the first side edge and the second side edge being fixed to the terminal plate and the other being slidably supported on the terminal plate.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of second rivet fixing holes are formed in the first side edge portion, a plurality of second rivet fixing posts are formed in the terminal plate, and the plurality of second rivet fixing posts are riveted to the plurality of second rivet fixing holes respectively to rivet the first side edge portion to the terminal plate.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first support protrusion and a second support protrusion are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate, the first support protrusion is adjacent to a first side edge portion of the elastic contact member, and the second support protrusion is adjacent to a second side edge portion of the elastic contact member, and the first support protrusion and the second support protrusion are used to support the inserted mating terminal and prevent the elastic arms of the elastic contact member from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an inclined guide surface is formed on the first support protrusion for guiding the mating terminal to be inserted between the resilient contact member and the top plate of the limiting shell.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a support rib extending along the longitudinal direction is also formed on the terminal plate, and the support rib is positioned below the resilient arm of the resilient contact member to support the resilient arm of the resilient contact member and prevent excessive deformation of the resilient arm of the resilient contact member.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting shell is an integral stamped part.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front side; FIG. [Figure 2] 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 3] 1 is an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a limiting shell of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is an illustrative exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] In accordance with the general concept of the present invention, a terminal is provided, the terminal including a single terminal plate having top and bottom surfaces on opposite sides of the thickness of the terminal plate and a slot formed in the top surface of the terminal plate, a limiting shell including a top plate disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate, and a resilient contact member mounted 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. A pin is formed on the lower edge of at least one of the pair of side plates, and the pin is inserted into the slot with an interference fit to secure the limiting shell to the terminal plate.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] Figure 1 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. Figure 2 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear. Figure 3 shows a diagrammatic exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front. Figure 4 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a limiting shell 2 of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 shows a diagrammatic exploded view of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the rear.

[0034] As shown in Figures 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 terminal plate 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface that are opposite each other in a thickness direction Z, and a slot 14 is formed in the top surface. The limiting shell 2 includes a top plate 20 and a pair of side plates 21, 22. The top plate 20 is disposed above the top surface of the terminal plate 1. The pair of side plates 21 are connected to the top plate 20. The elastic contact member 3 is installed on the upper surface of the terminal plate 1 and faces the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2. The elastic contact member 3 is used to make electrical contact with a 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. A pin 24 is formed on the underside of at least one of the pair of side plates 21, 22 and inserted into the slot 14 by an interference fit to fix the limiting shell 2 to the terminal plate 1.

[0035] 1 to 5, 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. 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 two openings 201 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 members 3 and the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2 along the lateral direction X of the terminal plate 1.

[0036] 1 to 5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the pair of side plates 21, 22 of the limiting shell 2 includes a front side plate 21 and a rear side plate 22 that are on opposite sides in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal plate 1. The limiting shell 2 also includes a riveted plate 23 that is connected to the underside of the rear side plate 22 and bent vertically toward the rear. A pin 24 is formed on the underside of the front plate 21, and the front plate 21 is fixed to the terminal plate 1 via the pin 24. The riveted plate 23 is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate 1, and the rear side plate 22 is fixed to the terminal plate 1 via the riveted plate 23.

[0037] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first rivet holes 23a are formed in the riveting plate 23, and a plurality of first rivet posts 13a are formed in the terminal plate 1. The plurality of first rivet posts 13a are riveted to the plurality of first rivet holes 23a, respectively, to rivet the riveting plate 23 to the terminal plate 1.

[0038] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of pins 24 are formed on the underside of the front side plate 21, and the plurality of pins 24 are arranged in a row along the lateral X direction of the terminal plate 1. A plurality of slots 14 are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate 1, and are arranged in a row along the lateral X direction of the terminal plate 1. The plurality of pins 24 are inserted into the plurality of slots 14 by interference fit, respectively, to fix the front side plate 21 to the terminal plate 1.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 14 extends through the terminal plate 1 along the thickness direction Z of the terminal plate 1 and adjacent to the front end face of the terminal plate 1.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the pin 24 and slot 14 are flat, and guide slopes 24a are formed on either side of the end of the pin 24 to guide the insertion of the pin 24 into the slot 14.

[0041] 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.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a locking spring piece 2b is formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the locking spring piece 2b extends obliquely toward the rear and outward to engage with the connector housing and lock the terminal to the connector housing.

[0043] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, two ribs 2a are formed on the top plate 20 of the limiting shell 2, and the two ribs 2a are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the lock spring piece 2b.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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 fixed to the terminal plate 1, and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate 1.

[0046] 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of second rivet holes 31 are formed in the first side edge portion 31, and a plurality of second rivet posts 11a are formed in the terminal plate 1. The plurality of second rivet posts 11a are riveted to the plurality of second rivet holes 31, respectively, to rivet the first side edge portion 31 to the terminal plate 1.

[0047] 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.

[0048] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment, an inclined guide 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in the illustrated embodiment the limiting shell 2 is a one-piece stamped piece.

[0051] 1 to 5, another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector, which includes a housing and the above-described terminal inserted into the housing.

[0052] As shown in Figures 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 that 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 on opposite sides in a thickness direction (Z) of the terminal plate (1) and a slot (14) formed in the top surface of the terminal plate (1); a limiting shell (2), a top plate (20) disposed above the upper surface of the terminal plate (1); and A pair of side plates (21, 22) connected to the top plate (20) 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; A pin (24) is formed on a lower edge of at least one of the pair of side plates (21, 22), and the pin (24) is inserted into the slot (14) by an interference fit to fix the limiting shell (2) to the terminal plate (1). Terminal.

2. 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 member (3) are disposed at the front of the terminal plate (1); The limiting shell (2) has two opposite openings (201) 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 pair of side plates (21, 22) of the limiting shell (2) comprises a front side plate (21) and a rear side plate (22) located opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1); The limiting shell (2) further comprises a riveted plate (23) connected to the underside of the rear side plate (22) and bent vertically towards the rear; The pin (24) is formed on the lower edge of the front side plate (21), and the front side plate (21) is fixed to the terminal plate (1) via the pin (24). The riveting plate (23) is riveted to the upper surface of the terminal plate (1), and the rear side plate (22) is fixed to the terminal plate (1) via the riveting plate (23). The terminal according to claim 2 .

4. a plurality of first rivet fastening holes (23) are formed in the riveting plate (23), a plurality of first rivet fastening posts (13a) are formed in the terminal plate (1), and the plurality of first rivet fastening posts (13a) are riveted to the plurality of first rivet fastening holes (23), respectively, to rivet the riveting plate (23) to the terminal plate (1); The terminal according to claim 3 .

5. A plurality of pins (24) are formed on the underside of the front side plate (21), and the plurality of pins (24) are arranged in a row along the lateral direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); A plurality of slots (14) are formed on the upper surface of the terminal plate (1) and are arranged in a row along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1); The pins (24) are inserted into the slots (14) respectively by interference fit to fix the front side plate (21) to the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 3 .

6. The slot (14) extends through the terminal plate (1) along the thickness direction (Z) and is adjacent to the front end surface of the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 5.

7. The pin (24) and the slot (14) are flat in shape, and guide slopes (24a) are formed on both sides of the end of the pin (24) to guide the pin (24) into the slot (14). The terminal according to claim 1 .

8. At least one inwardly protruding rib (2a) is formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the inwardly protruding rib (2a) extends along 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 applies a predetermined pressure to the inserted mating terminal. The terminal according to claim 2 .

9. A locking spring piece (2b) is formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the locking spring piece (2b) extends 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 8.

10. Two ribs (2a) are formed on the top plate (20) of the limiting shell (2), and the two ribs (2a) are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the lock spring piece (2b). The terminal according to claim 9.

11. 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 .

12. The elastic contact member (3) further comprises a first side edge (31) and a second side edge (32) that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal plate (1), the first side edge (31) and the second side edge (32) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal plate (1); The 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 fixed to the terminal plate (1), and the other is slidably supported on the terminal plate (1). The terminal according to claim 11.

13. a plurality of second rivet holes (31 a) are formed in the first side edge portion (31); a plurality of second rivet posts (11 a) are formed in the terminal plate (1); and the plurality of second rivet posts (11 a) are riveted to the plurality of second rivet holes (31 a), respectively, to rivet the first side edge portion (31) to the terminal plate (1); The terminal according to claim 12.

14. 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) being adjacent to the first side edge (31) of the elastic contact member (3), and the second support protrusion (122) being 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 arm (30) of the elastic contact member (3) from being excessively compressed by the mating terminal. The terminal according to claim 12.

15. An inclined guide 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). The terminal of claim 14.

16. A support rib (15a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is also formed on the terminal plate (1), and the support rib (15a) is disposed below the elastic arm (30) of the elastic contact member (3) 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). The terminal according to claim 12.

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

18. Housing and The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 17, which is inserted into the housing. A connector comprising:

19. 1. A connector assembly comprising: The connector of claim 18; 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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