Terminal set

Abstract

To suppress variations in spacing between a plurality of terminals.SOLUTION: A terminal set 10 according to the present disclosure comprises: a mounting portion to be attached to a substrate (mounting target); a plurality of terminals 1, each having a connection portion for connecting to a connector (connection target); a displacement control member 11 having a control section 12 that regulates the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1. The displacement control member 11 is attached to the plurality of terminals 1, controlling variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 and suppressing variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a terminal set. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a female contact and a male contact that fit together. The female contact and the male contact are each mounted on a circuit board. The male contact has a board connection portion that connects to the circuit board, and a contact contact portion that is inserted into the contact insertion portion of the female contact and makes contact with the female contact. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-129435 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In some cases, multiple terminals are arranged at predetermined locations on an object such as a substrate, and in such cases, the spacing between the multiple terminals may deviate from a target value such as a design value.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a terminal set that can suppress variations in the spacing between multiple terminals. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, the terminal set of the first aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of terminals, each having an attachment portion for attachment to an attachment object and a connection portion for connection to a connection object, and a displacement control member having a control portion for controlling relative displacement of the plurality of terminals.

[0007] In the above configuration, the restricting portion of the displacement restricting member restricts the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals, thereby restricting fluctuations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals when attaching the plurality of terminals to the attachment object. Therefore, since the variation in the spacing between the plurality of terminals can be suppressed, it is possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals to the attachment object.

[0008] A second aspect of the present invention is the terminal set according to the first aspect, wherein the displacement restricting member is detachable from the plurality of terminals.

[0009] In the above configuration, since the displacement regulating member is detachable from the multiple terminals, the displacement regulating member can be detached from the multiple terminals at a predetermined timing, such as after the multiple terminals have been attached to the attachment object, or after the multiple terminals attached to the attachment object have been connected to the connection object, or while the multiple terminals attached to the attachment object are being connected to the connection object.

[0010] Furthermore, since a displacement-regulating member that is detachable from the multiple terminals is provided, it is possible to eliminate the need for a member that is not detachable from the multiple terminals and that regulates the relative displacement of the multiple terminals (for example, a resin part that integrates the multiple terminals). If a resin part that integrates the multiple terminals is not provided, after the displacement-regulating member is removed from the multiple terminals, only the terminals remain attached to the attachment object, so the distance in the connection direction between the attachment object and the connection object when the connection object is connected can be reduced. Note that a resin part that integrates the multiple terminals may be provided.

[0011] A third aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of the second aspect, wherein the displacement control member is removable from the multiple terminals along a direction intersecting the connection direction of the multiple terminals to the connection object.

[0012] In the above configuration, the displacement restricting member can be removed from the plurality of terminals along a direction intersecting the direction in which the plurality of terminals are connected to the connection object. Therefore, the displacement restricting member can be removed from the plurality of terminals along the plane of the attachment object, and therefore the displacement restricting member can be easily removed from the plurality of terminals not only after the plurality of terminals have been attached to the attachment object, but also after the plurality of terminals attached to the attachment object have been connected to the connection object, and while the plurality of terminals attached to the attachment object are being connected to the connection object.

[0013] A fourth aspect of the present invention is the terminal set according to the second aspect, wherein the displacement restriction member is removable from the plurality of terminals along the direction in which the plurality of terminals are connected to the connection object.

[0014] In the above configuration, the displacement restricting member can be removed from the plurality of terminals along the connection direction of the plurality of terminals to the connection object, so that even if other electronic components are arranged around the plurality of terminals, the displacement restricting member can be easily removed from the plurality of terminals along the connection direction.

[0015] A fifth aspect of the present invention is the terminal set according to the first aspect, wherein the displacement restriction member is displaceable relative to the plurality of terminals while supporting the plurality of terminals.

[0016] In the above configuration, since the displacement restricting member is displaceable relative to the multiple terminals while supporting them, when attaching the multiple terminals to the attachment object, the displacement restricting member is placed in a position where it can restrict relative displacement of the multiple terminals, and after the multiple terminals are attached to the attachment object, the displacement restricting member can be moved to a position where it does not interfere with connection with the connection object. Therefore, unlike when the displacement restricting member is detachable from the multiple terminals, the displacement restricting member can have a simple structure.

[0017] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a terminal set according to the fifth aspect, wherein the displacement regulating member has a contact portion that contacts the connection object when connecting the plurality of terminals to the connection object, and is displaceable relative to the plurality of terminals by the contact portion contacting the connection object when connecting the terminals.

[0018] In the above configuration, the displacement-restricting member has a contact portion that contacts the connection object when connecting the multiple terminals to the connection object, so that when connecting the multiple terminals to the connection object, the connection object can be contacted with the contact portion of the displacement-restricting member, thereby displacing the displacement-restricting member relative to the multiple terminals. Therefore, the operation of connecting the connection object to the multiple terminals can displace the displacement-restricting member relative to the multiple terminals, eliminating the need for a special operation to displace the displacement-restricting member.

[0019] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a terminal set according to the sixth aspect, wherein the mounting portions of the plurality of terminals are provided on one side in the connection direction relative to the connection object, and the connection portions of the plurality of terminals are provided on the other side in the connection direction, and the displacement control member is displaceable from the other side to the one side relative to the plurality of terminals by the abutment portion abutting against the connection object when the terminals are connected.

[0020] In the above configuration, the displacement restricting member can be displaced from the other side to one side in the connection direction relative to the multiple terminals by the abutment portion abutting against the connection object during terminal connection. In other words, the displacement restricting member is located on the other side of the multiple terminals in the connection direction until the connection object abuts against the displacement restricting member, so that the distance between the tips of the multiple terminals can be maintained at an appropriate distance until the connection object abuts against the displacement restricting member.

[0021] An eighth aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of the first aspect described above, wherein the displacement control member has a guide portion that abuts against the connection object from a direction intersecting the connection direction to the connection object when connecting the multiple terminals to the connection object, and the guide portion of the displacement control member abuts against the connection object, thereby restricting movement of the connection object relative to the displacement control member in the direction intersecting the connection direction.

[0022] In the above configuration, the displacement-restricting member has a guide portion that abuts against the connection object in a direction intersecting the connection direction, and the guide portion abuts against the connection object to restrict movement of the connection object relative to the displacement-restricting member in the direction intersecting the connection direction. Therefore, the connection object can be guided to the connection portions of the multiple terminals, thereby preventing misalignment of the connection object relative to the multiple terminals and making it easy to connect the connection object to the connection portions of the multiple terminals.

[0023] A ninth aspect of the present invention is a terminal set according to the first aspect or the eighth aspect, wherein the displacement control member has legs extending toward the mounting portion, and the length of the legs is set to a length that allows the legs to abut against the mounting object and support the multiple terminals when the mounting portions of the multiple terminals are set so that they can be attached to the mounting object.

[0024] In the above configuration, the length of the leg of the displacement restricting member is set to a length that allows the leg to abut against the object and support the multiple terminals when the mounting portions of the multiple terminals are attached to the object so that the mounting portions of the multiple terminals can be held in a state where they are attached to the object, thereby enabling the multiple terminals to be attached to the object in a stable manner.

[0025] Furthermore, when the displacement regulating member has a guide portion of the above-mentioned eighth aspect, when the mounting portions of the multiple terminals are set so that they can be attached to the object to be attached, the legs abut against the object to be attached, so that the displacement regulating member does not move toward the object to be attached, and the guide portion of the displacement regulating member can ensure the function of preventing the object to be connected from shifting out of position.

[0026] A tenth aspect of the present invention is the terminal set according to the first aspect, wherein the displacement restricting member has a locking portion that can be locked to the attachment object.

[0027] In the above configuration, the displacement restricting member has a locking portion that can be locked to the attachment object, so that the terminal set can be positioned relative to the attachment object by locking the locking portion to the attachment object.

[0028] An eleventh aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of any one of the first to eighth aspects and the tenth aspect, wherein the regulating portion of the displacement regulating member has a through hole that allows the multiple terminals to be inserted therethrough.

[0029] In the above configuration, the restricting portion of the displacement restricting member has a through hole that allows insertion of multiple terminals, so it can accommodate terminals of various lengths. For example, even if the terminals in a single terminal set have different lengths, the displacement restricting member can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals. Alternatively, even if the terminals in multiple terminal sets have different lengths, a common displacement restricting member can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals, without the need to prepare a displacement restricting member for each terminal set.

[0030] A twelfth aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of the eleventh aspect, wherein the connection portions of the plurality of terminals protrude from the regulating portion, and the protruding length of the connection portions of the plurality of terminals from the regulating portion is a length that allows them to be connected to the connection object.

[0031] In the above configuration, the protruding length of the connection portions of the multiple terminals from the regulating portion is a length that allows connection to the connection object, so that after attaching the mounting portions of the multiple terminals to the attachment object, the connection object can be connected to the connection portions of the multiple terminals before removing the displacement regulating member from the multiple terminals.

[0032] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of any one of the first to eighth aspects and the tenth aspect, wherein the regulating portion of the displacement regulating member has an elastic support portion that elastically contacts the terminal.

[0033] In the above configuration, the restricting portion of the displacement restricting member has an elastic support portion that elastically contacts the terminal, so that variations in the size of the terminal relative to the restricting portion can be tolerated, which prevents damage to the surface of the terminal, unlike when a hole of approximately the same size as the terminal is provided in the restricting portion and the terminal is inserted into the hole.

[0034] A 14th aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of the 13th aspect, wherein the regulating portion of the displacement regulating member has a receiving portion that faces the elastic support portion and supports the terminal from the opposite side to the elastic support portion.

[0035] In the above configuration, the restricting portion of the displacement restricting member has a receiving portion that faces the elastic support portion and supports the terminal from the opposite side of the elastic support portion, so that the elastic support portion presses the terminal against the receiving portion. Therefore, the receiving portion can be used as a reference position for the terminal, making it easy to position the terminal relative to the displacement restricting member.

[0036] A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a terminal set according to any one of the first to eighth aspects and the tenth aspect, wherein the connection portions of the plurality of terminals extend continuously from the mounting portion, and the length of the connection portions of the plurality of terminals is set to a length such that when connected to the connection object, the entire area of ​​the connection portions is covered by the connection object.

[0037] In the above configuration, the connection portions of the multiple terminals extend continuously from the mounting portion, and the length of the connection portions is set to a length that allows the entire connection portion to be covered by the connection object when connected to the connection object. This prevents the terminals from becoming unnecessarily long, and reduces the distance between the attachment object and the connection object.

[0038] A 16th aspect of the present invention is a terminal set of any one of the first aspect to the eighth aspect and the tenth aspect, wherein the plurality of terminals include terminals that cannot stand on their own on the object to be attached unless supported by the displacement control member, and can stand on the object to be attached by being supported by the displacement control member.

[0039] In the above configuration, even if a terminal (for example, a terminal formed in a flat plate shape) cannot stand on its own on the object to be attached when not supported by a displacement control member, it can stand up on the object to be attached by being supported by the displacement control member, so that the attachment work of multiple terminals to the object to be attached can be carried out stably. [Effects of the Invention]

[0040] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a terminal set that can suppress variations in the spacing between multiple terminals. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0041] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a plurality of terminals before being attached to a substrate. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a plurality of terminals attached to a substrate. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the displacement restricting member of the first embodiment, seen from below. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows VV in FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a first embodiment attached to a board. FIG. [Figure 7]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the displacement restricting member of the second embodiment, as seen from below. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the terminal set according to the second embodiment in a state where it is attached to a board. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow XX in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a displacement restricting member according to a third embodiment, as viewed from above. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a side view of the terminal set and connector of the third embodiment attached to the board. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a first modified example of the displacement restricting member of the third embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of the displacement restricting member of the third embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a displacement restricting member according to a fourth embodiment, as viewed from below. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the terminal set according to the fourth embodiment in a state where it is attached to a board. [Figure 20] 1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams of connector connection, in which FIG. 1A shows the state at the start of connection and FIG. 1B shows the state at the completion of connection. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0042] A terminal set according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing and the following description, the X direction indicates the connection direction, and the direction indicated by the X arrow will be referred to as "upward" and the opposite side as "downward." The Y direction is a direction that intersects (is perpendicular to) the X direction and may be referred to as the "width direction" in this embodiment. The Z direction is a direction that intersects (is perpendicular to) both the X and Y directions and may be referred to as the "depth direction" in this embodiment.

[0043] First Embodiment Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a plurality of terminals before they are attached to a board. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a plurality of terminals attached to a board. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a displacement restricting member according to the first embodiment, seen from below. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows VV in Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the terminal set according to the first embodiment attached to a board.

[0044] (Terminal set) As shown in FIG. 1, a terminal set 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 1 and a displacement restriction member 11.

[0045] (multiple terminals) 2 and 3, the multiple (four in this embodiment) terminals 1 are formed from a conductive metal material, and each has an attachment portion 1a to be attached to a substrate (attachment object) 2, which is an attachment object, and a connection portion 1b to be connected to a connector (connection object) 3, which is a connection object. The attachment portion 1a is provided on one side (lower side) of the terminal 1 in the X direction. The connection portion 1b is provided on the other side (upper side) of the terminal 1 in the X direction relative to the attachment portion 1a. The multiple terminals 1 are arranged spaced apart from each other in the Y direction and extend in the X direction.

[0046] The attachment object to which the terminal 1 is attached is not limited to the board 2, but may be, for example, a housing or the like, as long as it is an attachment object to which the terminal 1 can be attached. Furthermore, the connection object to which the terminal 1 is connected is not limited to the connector 3, but may be, for example, a socket, pad, or through-hole on a board, as long as it is an attachment object to which the terminal 1 can be connected. In the following description, the attachment object is the board 2, and the connection object is the connector 3.

[0047] The multiple terminals 1 of this embodiment are formed in a flat plate shape that intersects the Y direction, are spaced apart in the Y direction, and extend in the X direction. In the terminals 1 of this embodiment, the attachment portion 1a is formed so that its length in the Z direction is longer on both sides in the Z direction than the connection portion 1b. Because the multiple terminals 1 of this embodiment are formed in a flat plate shape, they cannot stand on their own on the substrate 2 unless supported by a displacement-regulating member 11, which will be described later. However, they can stand upright on the substrate 2 when supported by the displacement-regulating member 11. Note that "not being able to stand on the substrate 2" means that it is difficult for them to stand on their own. Also, "flat plate shape" means a plate shape that has not been bent in the thickness direction.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 3, when the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, they extend upward from the substrate 2. The attachment portion 1a of the terminal 1 is the portion that is attached to the substrate 2, and in this embodiment, it is attached and connected to the substrate 2 by soldering using SMT (Surface Mount Technology). The connection portion 1b of the terminal 1 extends upward continuously from the attachment portion 1a. When connecting the connector 3 to the multiple terminals 1, the connector 3 is connected to the multiple terminals 1 from above, as shown by the white arrow in FIG. 3. Note that the method of attaching the attachment portion 1a of the terminal 1 to the substrate 2 is not limited to the above, and the terminals 1 may be attached to the substrate 2 by, for example, immersion in a solder bath (DIP).

[0049] The shape of the terminals 1 is not limited to the above and may be, for example, a thin rod-shaped terminal. In the present embodiment, all the terminals 1 have the same shape, but this is not limiting, and at least one terminal 1 may have a different shape from the other terminals 1. The terminal widths (lengths in the Z direction) of the multiple terminals 1 are not particularly limited and may be the same or different from each other. The spacing (spacing in the Y direction) between the multiple terminals 1 is not particularly limited and may be constant or different from each other. The shape of the connection portions 1b of the multiple terminals 1 is not particularly limited and may be elastically deformable connection portions 1b or connection portions 1b that have been bent in the plate thickness direction. In the following description, the terminals 1 are described as male terminals, but the terminals 1 may also be female terminals.

[0050] (Displacement control member) 4 and 5, the displacement-restricting member 11 is attached to a plurality of terminals 1 to restrict relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1, and has a restricting portion 12 that restricts the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1. The material from which the displacement-restricting member 11 is formed is not particularly limited, but it is preferably a heat-resistant material (for example, a heat-resistant resin or a metal material) that can withstand soldering by reflow or flow. In this embodiment, the displacement-restricting member 11 can accommodate up to five terminals 1, and in this example, the displacement of four terminals 1 is restricted, but the number of terminals 1 that can be accommodated and the actual number of terminals 1 are not limited to the above.

[0051] (Regulatory Department) The restricting portion 12 is a single structure that mainly supports a plurality of terminals 1, and has a cylindrical peripheral wall 13 extending in the vertical direction, a top plate 14 that closes the upper side of the peripheral wall 13, a plurality of (five in this embodiment) partition walls (receiving portions) 15 that divide the internal space into a plurality of spaces, and a plurality of (five in this embodiment) elastic support portions 16 that extend downward from the top plate 14. Note that, although a specific shape of the restricting portion 12 will be described below, the shape of the restricting portion 12 is not limited to this, and various shapes can be applied as long as it is possible to restrict the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1.

[0052] The peripheral wall 13 is formed with a generally rectangular cross section that is longer in the width direction (Y direction) than in the depth direction (Z direction), and is formed into a cylindrical shape that extends in the up-down direction (X direction). The top plate 14 closes the upper side of the peripheral wall 13 and defines the upper part of the space inside the peripheral wall 13. The top plate 14 is formed into a rectangular shape with a depth direction length that is generally the same as that of the peripheral wall 13 and a width direction length that is longer on both sides of the width direction than the peripheral wall. The upper surface of the top plate 14 is the upper surface of the displacement restriction member 11 and is preferably formed into a flat surface.

[0053] (bulkhead) The partition walls 15 are formed in the shape of plates intersecting the width direction, and divide the space defined by the peripheral wall 13 and the top plate 14 into multiple spaces aligned in the width direction. The partition walls 15 define one side in the width direction (the side indicated by the Y arrow; the same applies below) of the terminal insertion space 17 into which the terminal 1 is inserted. In other words, the terminal insertion space 17 is provided on the other side in the width direction of the partition walls 15 (the side opposite to the direction indicated by the Y arrow; the same applies below).

[0054] (elastic support part) The multiple elastic support portions 16 elastically support the terminals 1 and are arranged at positions spaced apart from the multiple partition walls 15 to the other side in the width direction. A terminal insertion space 17 that opens downward is defined between the elastic support portions 16 and the partition walls 15. The elastic support portions 16 protrude downward from the underside of the top plate 14 and are elastically deformable in the width direction around their base ends on the top plate 14 side. A protrusion 16a (see FIG. 5) that protrudes to one side in the width direction is provided at the lower end of the elastic support portions 16. In this embodiment, a confirmation hole 18 (see FIG. 1) that allows the terminals 1 to be visually confirmed is provided in the top plate 14 above the terminal insertion space 17, but the confirmation hole 18 need not be provided.

[0055] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 , the displacement-restricting member 11 of the terminal set 10 is attached to the upper ends of the terminals 1 by inserting the terminals 1 into the terminal insertion spaces 17 of the restricting portion 12, thereby supporting the terminals 1. In this state, the elastic support portions 16 elastically contact the terminals 1 and urge the terminals 1 toward the partition wall 15 on one side in the width direction. While being elastically supported by the elastic support portions 16, the terminals 1 are pressed toward one side in the width direction and pressed against the partition wall 15. In other words, the partition wall 15 functions as a receiving portion that faces the elastic support portions 16 and supports the terminals 1 from the side opposite the elastic support portions 16. In this embodiment, the partition wall 15 is in surface contact with the terminals 1. As a result, in the terminal set 10 of this embodiment, the displacement-restricting member 11 is attached to the upper ends of the terminals 1, and the displacement-restricting member 11 restricts fluctuations in the spacing (spacing in the Y direction) between the terminals 1. In this way, in the terminal set 10, the multiple terminals 1 abut against the multiple partition walls 15 from the other side in the width direction, and the positions of the multiple partition walls 15 determine the spacing between the multiple terminals 1. Therefore, the multiple partition walls 15 are set at positions that provide a desired spacing between the multiple terminals 1.

[0056] The displacement-restricting member 11 can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 by pulling it upward relative to the plurality of terminals 1. In this embodiment, the up-down direction (X direction) is the connection direction of the plurality of terminals 1 to the connector 3 (hereinafter simply referred to as the "connection direction"). In other words, the displacement-restricting member 11 of this embodiment can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 along the connection direction.

[0057] Next, a case where a plurality of terminals 1 are attached to a substrate 2 and then a connector 3 is connected to the plurality of terminals 1 will be described.

[0058] The plurality of terminals 1 are packaged or transported to a location where they are to be attached to a substrate 2 in the state of a terminal set 10 to which a displacement-restricting member 11 is attached (as shown in FIG. 1 ). As shown in FIG. 6 , when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, the plurality of terminals 1 are set in the state of the terminal set 10 so as to be attachable to a predetermined position on the substrate 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as “setting”). When setting the terminal set 10 in the predetermined position on the substrate 2, the displacement-restricting member 11 is gripped (chucked) or the upper surface of the displacement-restricting member 11 is sucked, and the terminal set 10 is set in the predetermined position on the substrate 2. In this state, the plurality of terminals 1 are supported by the displacement-restricting member 11, and therefore, the plurality of terminals 1 can stand upright on the substrate 2. Then, with the plurality of terminals 1 of the terminal set 10 standing upright on the substrate 2, the attachment portions 1a of the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2 by soldering (reflow or flow soldering) or the like. Thereafter, as shown by the hollow arrow in FIG. 6, the displacement restriction member 11 is removed upward from the plurality of terminals 1. When the displacement restriction member 11 is removed from the plurality of terminals 1, the state shown in FIG. 3 is obtained. Finally, as shown by the hollow arrow in FIG. 3, the connector 3 is inserted from above into the plurality of terminals 1 from below to connect them. At this time, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the connection portions 1b of the plurality of terminals 1 is covered by the connector 3. In other words, it is preferable that the length of the connection portions 1b of the plurality of terminals 1 is set to a length that will cover the entire area of ​​the connection portions 1b with the connector 3 when connected to the connector 3.

[0059] In the terminal set 10 configured as described above, the regulating portion 12 of the displacement regulating member 11 regulates the relative displacement of the multiple terminals 1, so that when the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1 can be regulated.

[0060] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, thereby preventing damage to the terminals 1, etc.

[0061] Furthermore, since the displacement-regulating member 11 is detachable from the plurality of terminals 1, it can be detached from the plurality of terminals 1 after the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2. Therefore, for example, if the displacement-regulating member 11 is to be detached when used as a product, the displacement-regulating member 11 may not be designed to withstand the environment in which electronic devices are used. This can reduce costs. Alternatively, the displacement-regulating member 11 may be designed to withstand the environment in which electronic devices are used.

[0062] Furthermore, since a displacement-regulating member 11 that is detachable from the multiple terminals 1 is provided, it is possible to not provide a member that is not detachable from the multiple terminals 1 and that regulates the relative displacement of the multiple terminals 1 (for example, a resin part that integrates the multiple terminals (hereinafter referred to as an "integrated resin part")). If such an integrated resin part is not provided, after the displacement-regulating member 11 is removed from the multiple terminals 1, only the terminals 1 remain attached to the board 2, so that the distance in the connection direction (X direction) between the board 2 and the connector 3 when the connector 3 is connected can be reduced, contributing to a thinner product. Note that an integrated resin part may be provided.

[0063] Furthermore, since the displacement-regulating member 11 can be removed from the multiple terminals 1 along the connection direction, even if other electronic components are arranged around the multiple terminals 1 attached to the substrate 2, the displacement-regulating member 11 can be easily removed from the multiple terminals 1 along the connection direction.

[0064] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 12 of the displacement restricting member 11 has an elastic support portion 16 that elastically contacts the terminal 1, it is possible to tolerate variations in the size of the terminal 1 relative to the restricting portion 12. Therefore, unlike when a hole of approximately the same size as the terminal 1 is provided in the restricting portion 12 and the terminal 1 is inserted into the hole, it is possible to prevent damage to the surface of the terminal 1.

[0065] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 12 of the displacement restricting member 11 has a partition wall 15 that faces the elastic support portion 16 and supports the terminal 1 from the side opposite the elastic support portion 16, the elastic support portion 16 presses the terminal 1 against the partition wall 15. Therefore, the partition wall 15 can be used as a reference position for the terminal 1, and the positioning of the terminal 1 relative to the displacement restricting member 11 can be easily performed.

[0066] Furthermore, by setting the length of the connection portions 1b of the multiple terminals 1 to a length that allows the entire area of ​​the connection portions 1b to be covered by the connector 3 when connected to the connector 3, it is possible to prevent the terminals 1 from becoming unnecessarily long, reduce the distance between the board 2 and the connector 3, and contribute to making the product thinner.

[0067] Furthermore, even if the terminal 1 cannot stand on its own on the substrate 2 when not supported by the displacement-regulating member 11, it can stand up on the substrate 2 by being supported by the displacement-regulating member 11, so that the attachment work (soldering work, etc.) of multiple terminals 1 to the substrate 2 can be performed stably.

[0068] In this embodiment, the restricting portion 12 of the displacement restricting member 11 is provided with the elastic support portion 16, but the present invention is not limited to this and the elastic support portion 16 may not be provided. The restricting portion 12 may have any structure as long as it can restrict fluctuations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1, and may have, for example, a plurality of terminal insertion holes that are slightly larger than the terminals 1 so as to support the terminals 1 fixedly rather than elastically.

[0069] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The terminal set 20 of this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the displacement restriction member 21 has legs 23. Note that the same components as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described again.

[0070] Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a displacement restricting member according to the second embodiment from below. Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the terminal set according to the second embodiment attached to a board. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow XX in Fig. 9.

[0071] (Terminal set) As shown in FIG. 7, a terminal set 20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 1 and a displacement restricting member 21. As shown in FIG.

[0072] (Displacement control member) As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 , the displacement-restricting member 21 is attached to a plurality of terminals 1 to restrict relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1. The displacement-restricting member 21 includes a restricting portion 22 that restricts relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1, legs 23 that extend from the restricting portion 22 toward the attachment side (lower side) of the terminals 1, and suction portions 24 that protrude from the restricting portion 22 on both sides in the depth direction. The material from which the displacement-restricting member 21 is formed is not particularly limited, but is preferably a heat-resistant material (e.g., heat-resistant resin or metal material) that can withstand soldering by reflow or flow. In this embodiment, the displacement-restricting member 21 can accommodate up to five terminals 1, and in this example, the displacement-restricting member 21 restricts the relative displacement of four terminals 1. However, the number of terminals 1 that can be accommodated and the actual number of terminals 1 are not limited to the above.

[0073] (Regulatory Department) The restricting portion 22 is a single structure that mainly supports a plurality of terminals 1, and like the restricting portion 12 of the first embodiment, has a peripheral wall 13, a top plate 14, a plurality of partition walls 15, and a plurality of elastic support portions 16. The restricting portion 22 of this embodiment differs from the restricting portion 12 of the first embodiment in that it has a plurality of (five in this embodiment) terminal insertion holes (through holes) 25 that penetrate in the vertical direction instead of the terminal insertion space 17. Note that, although a specific shape of the restricting portion 22 will be described below, the shape of the restricting portion 22 is not limited to this, and various shapes can be applied as long as it is possible to restrict the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1.

[0074] (Terminal insertion hole) The plurality of terminal insertion holes 25 are through-holes that penetrate the restricting portion 22 in the vertical direction to allow the insertion of the terminals 1, and are defined between the plurality of partition walls 15 and the plurality of elastic support portions 16. The upper portions of the plurality of terminal insertion holes 25 penetrate the top plate 14 to a size that allows the insertion of the terminals 1.

[0075] (leg) The leg portions 23 are portions for stably supporting the multiple terminals 1 when the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the board 2, and extend downward from the restricting portion 22. The displacement restricting member 21 of this embodiment has a pair of leg portions 23 extending downward from both widthwise ends of the restricting portion 22. The length of the leg portions 23 is set to a length that allows the legs 23 to abut against the board 2 and support the multiple terminals 1 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the board 2. Specifically, the length of the leg portions 23 is set to a length that prevents the lower ends of the leg portions 23 from moving upward from the board 2 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the board 2, or prevents the legs 23 from being too long and causing the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 to move upward from the board 2. In this embodiment, the abutting surfaces 23a of the lower ends of the leg portions 23 that abut against the upper surface of the board 2 are positioned at approximately the same height as the lower surfaces of the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1. The length of the legs 23 is preferably set to a length that will prevent the attachment portions 1a of the terminals 1 from moving upward from the substrate 2 when the terminals 1 are set on the substrate 2, and may be positioned slightly above the lower surfaces of the attachment portions 1a of the terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent attachment problems (faulty mounting) caused by the attachment portions 1a of the terminals 1 being too far away from the substrate 2.

[0076] (Latching part) The displacement-restricting member 21 has a locking portion 26 that can be locked to the substrate 2. In this embodiment, downwardly recessed recesses 2a are provided on both sides of the width direction of the region of the substrate 2 where the terminals 1 are attached (see FIG. 10 ). The displacement-restricting member 21 has locking portions 26 (bosses) that protrude downward from the abutment surfaces 23a of the legs 23, and the locking portions 26 are formed so as to be able to be locked to the recesses 2a of the substrate 2. The position at which the locking portions 26 are provided is not limited to the lower end of the legs 23. The recesses 2a do not have to be provided on the substrate 2. In this case, for example, the displacement-restricting member 21 may have a locking portion 26 such as a clip-shaped elastic piece that can be locked to the edge of the substrate 2. Although the displacement-restricting member 21 has the locking portions 26 in this embodiment, the locking portions 26 may not be provided.

[0077] (Adsorption part) The suction portion 24 is a portion that is suctioned when the terminal set 20 is set on the substrate 2, has a flat upper surface, and is provided at a position offset in the depth direction (Z direction) from the terminal insertion hole 25 of the top plate 14 when viewed from above. In this embodiment, a pair of suction portions 24 is provided that protrude to both sides in the depth direction from the center of the width direction of the top plate 14 of the restricting portion 22. Note that, although the suction portion 24 is provided on the displacement restricting member 21 in this embodiment, the suction portion 24 need not be provided.

[0078] 7 and 9, the displacement-restricting member 21 of the terminal set 20 is attached to and supports the multiple terminals 1 by inserting the multiple terminals 1 into the multiple terminal insertion holes 25 of the restricting portion 22. In this state, the multiple terminals 1 are biased by the elastic support portion 16 and come into surface contact with the partition wall 15. The upper portions of the multiple terminals 1 protrude upward from the top plate 14 of the displacement-restricting member 21. That is, in the terminal set 20 of this embodiment, the displacement-restricting member 21 is attached to the middle portions of the multiple terminals 1 in the vertical direction, and the restricting portion 22 of the displacement-restricting member 21 restricts fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1 (spacing in the Y direction).

[0079] The displacement-regulating member 21 can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 by pulling it upward relative to the plurality of terminals 1. That is, the displacement-regulating member 21 of this embodiment can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 along the connection direction.

[0080] Next, a case where a plurality of terminals 1 are attached to a substrate 2 and then a connector 3 is connected to the plurality of terminals 1 will be described.

[0081] The terminals 1 are packaged as a terminal set 20 with the displacement-restricting members 21 attached (as shown in FIG. 7 ) and transported to a location where the terminals 1 are to be attached to the substrate 2. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , when attaching the terminals 1 to the substrate 2, the terminals 1 are set in a predetermined position on the substrate 2 as the terminal set 20. When setting the terminal set 20 in a predetermined position on the substrate 2, the displacement-restricting members 21 are gripped (chucked) or the upper surfaces of the suction portions 24 of the displacement-restricting members 21 are sucked, and the terminal set 20 is set in the predetermined position on the substrate 2. At this time, in this embodiment, the locking portions 26 of the displacement-restricting members 21 are locked in the recesses 2a of the substrate 2. In this state, the terminals 1 are supported by the displacement-restricting members 21. In addition, the contact surfaces 23a of the legs 23 are in contact with the upper surface of the substrate 2, allowing the terminals 1 to stand stably on the substrate 2. Then, with the multiple terminals 1 of the terminal set 20 standing upright on the board 2, the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the board 2 by soldering (reflow or flow soldering) or the like. Thereafter, the displacement restriction member 21 is removed upward from the multiple terminals 1, as shown by the outline arrow in FIG. 9. After the displacement restriction member 21 is removed from the multiple terminals 1, the state shown in FIG. 3 is reached, as in the first embodiment. Finally, as shown by the outline arrow in FIG. 3, the connector 3 is inserted from above into the multiple terminals 1 from below to connect them. At this time, as in the first embodiment, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the connection portions 1b of the multiple terminals 1 be covered by the connector 3.

[0082] In the terminal set 20 configured as described above, the regulating portion 22 of the displacement regulating member 21 regulates the relative displacement of the multiple terminals 1, so that when the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1 can be regulated.

[0083] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, thereby preventing damage to the terminals 1, etc.

[0084] Furthermore, since the displacement-regulating member 21 is detachable from the plurality of terminals 1, it can be detached from the plurality of terminals 1 after the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2. Therefore, for example, if the displacement-regulating member 21 is to be detached when used as a product, the displacement-regulating member 21 may not be structured to withstand the usage environment of electronic devices. This can reduce costs. However, alternatively, the displacement-regulating member 21 may be structured to withstand the usage environment of electronic devices.

[0085] Furthermore, since displacement-regulating member 21 is provided that can be removed from multiple terminals 1, it is possible not to provide an integrated resin part that integrates multiple terminals. If such an integrated resin part is not provided, after removing displacement-regulating member 21 from multiple terminals 1, only terminals 1 remain attached to board 2, so that the distance in the connection direction (X direction) between board 2 and connector 3 when connector 3 is connected can be reduced, contributing to a thinner product. Note that an integrated resin part may be provided.

[0086] Furthermore, since the displacement-regulating member 21 can be removed from the multiple terminals 1 along the connection direction, even if other electronic components are arranged around the multiple terminals 1 attached to the substrate 2, the displacement-regulating member 21 can be easily removed from the multiple terminals 1 along the connection direction.

[0087] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 22 of the displacement restricting member 21 has the elastic support portion 16 that elastically contacts the terminal 1, it is possible to tolerate variations in the size of the terminal 1 relative to the restricting portion 22. Therefore, unlike when a hole of approximately the same size as the terminal 1 is provided in the restricting portion 22 and the terminal 1 is inserted into the hole, it is possible to prevent damage to the surface of the terminal 1.

[0088] Furthermore, since restricting portion 22 of displacement restricting member 21 has partition wall 15 that faces elastic support portion 16 and supports terminal 1 from the side opposite elastic support portion 16, elastic support portion 16 presses terminal 1 against partition wall 15. Therefore, partition wall 15 can be used as a reference position for terminal 1, and positioning of terminal 1 relative to displacement restricting member 21 can be easily performed.

[0089] Furthermore, the length of the leg portions 23 of the displacement restriction member 21 is set to a length that allows the leg portions 23 to abut against the board 2 and support the multiple terminals 1 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2. Therefore, the state in which the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2 can be maintained by the leg portions 23, and the operation of attaching the multiple terminals 1 to the board 2 can be performed stably.

[0090] Furthermore, displacement restriction member 21 has locking portion 26 that can be locked to board 2, so that terminal set 20 can be positioned relative to board 2 by locking locking portion 26 to board 2. This allows the attachment of multiple terminals 1 to board 2 to be performed stably.

[0091] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 22 of the displacement restricting member 21 has terminal insertion holes 25, which are through holes that allow the insertion of multiple terminals 1, it is possible to accommodate terminals 1 of various lengths. For example, even if the multiple terminals 1 in one terminal set 20 are different lengths, the displacement restricting member 21 can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1. Alternatively, even if the terminals in multiple terminal sets are different lengths, it is not necessary to prepare a displacement restricting member for each terminal set, and the common displacement restricting member 21 can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1.

[0092] In this embodiment, the restricting portion 22 of the displacement restricting member 21 is provided with the elastic support portion 16, but the present invention is not limited to this and the elastic support portion 16 may not be provided. The restricting portion 22 may have any structure as long as it can restrict fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1, and may have, for example, a through hole slightly larger than the terminals 1 so as to support the terminals 1 fixedly rather than elastically.

[0093] In addition, in this embodiment, the restricting portion 22 of the displacement restricting member 21 is provided with the terminal insertion hole 25 that penetrates vertically, but this is not limited to this. For example, instead of the terminal insertion hole 25, the restricting portion 22 of the displacement restricting member 21 may be provided with a terminal insertion space that is open downward and closed upward, similar to the first embodiment.

[0094] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the displacement restricting member 21 is provided with the locking portion 26, but this is not limitative and the locking portion 26 may not be provided.

[0095] Third Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The terminal set 30 of this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the displacement restricting member 31 is removable in a direction (Z direction) intersecting the connection direction. Note that the same components as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted.

[0096] Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a displacement restricting member according to the third embodiment from above. Fig. 13 is a side view of the terminal set and connector according to the third embodiment attached to a board.

[0097] (Terminal set) As shown in FIG. 11, a terminal set 30 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 1 and a displacement restricting member 31. As shown in FIG.

[0098] (Displacement control member) 11 and 12, the displacement-restricting member 31 is attached to a plurality of terminals 1 to restrict relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1, and includes a restricting portion 32 that restricts relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1, and a guide portion 33 that extends upward from the restricting portion 32. The material from which the displacement-restricting member 31 is formed is not particularly limited, but is preferably a heat-resistant material (e.g., heat-resistant resin or metal material) that can withstand soldering by reflow or flow. In this embodiment, the displacement-restricting member 31 can accommodate up to five terminals 1, and in this example, the displacement of four terminals 1 is restricted, but the number of terminals 1 that can be accommodated and the actual number of terminals 1 are not limited to the above.

[0099] (Regulatory Department) The restricting portion 32 is a single component that mainly supports multiple terminals 1 and is formed in a plate shape that intersects the vertical direction. The restricting portion 32 has multiple (five in this embodiment) recesses 34 that are recessed toward one side in the depth direction (the side indicated by the Z arrow; the same applies below). The multiple recesses 34 are arranged side by side in the width direction. The recesses 34 penetrate the restricting portion 32 in the vertical direction and are open to the other side in the depth direction (the side opposite to the direction indicated by the Z arrow; the same applies below). Note that, although a specific shape of the restricting portion 32 will be described below, the shape of the restricting portion 32 is not limited to this, and various shapes can be applied as long as they can restrict the relative displacement of the multiple terminals 1.

[0100] (elastic support part) Each recess 34 is provided with an elastic support portion 35 that protrudes from a bottom surface 34a on one side in the depth direction of the recess 34 to the other side in the depth direction. The elastic support portion 35 is elastically deformable in the width direction with its base end on the bottom surface 34a side as an axis. A protrusion 35a that protrudes to one side in the width direction is provided at the tip end of the elastic support portion 35 (see FIG. 12). The elastic support portion 35 elastically contacts the terminals 1 when the displacement restricting member 31 is attached to multiple terminals 1.

[0101] (side wall) A side wall (receiving portion) 36 defining one side of the recess 34 in the Y direction faces the elastic support portion 35 from one side in the width direction. A terminal 1 is inserted into a space (through hole) 37 (hereinafter referred to as a "terminal insertion space 37") between the elastic support portion 35 and one side wall 36 (hereinafter simply referred to as a "side wall 36") of the recess 34 in the width direction. When the terminal 1 is inserted into the terminal insertion space 37, the terminal 1 is elastically supported by the elastic support portion 35 and pressed toward one side in the width direction against the side wall 36. In other words, the side wall 36 functions as a receiving portion that supports the terminal 1 from the side opposite to the elastic support portion 35. In this embodiment, the side wall 36 is in surface contact with the terminal 1. Since the multiple terminals 1 abut against the side walls 36 of the multiple recesses 34, the positions of the side walls 36 of the multiple recesses 34 determine the spacing between the multiple terminals 1. Therefore, the side walls 36 of the recesses 34 are set at positions that provide a desired spacing between the terminals 1. The terminal insertion space 37 of this embodiment is a space included in the recesses 34, and is a through hole that passes through the restricting portion 32 from top to bottom.

[0102] (Guide part) The guide portions 33 are portions for preventing misalignment of the connector 3 relative to the multiple terminals 1, and contact the connector 3 in a direction intersecting the connection direction (the Y direction in this embodiment) when connecting the multiple terminals 1 to the connector 3. In this embodiment, the guide portions 33 are formed like walls extending in the depth direction while protruding upward from both widthwise ends of the restricting portion 32. The length of the guide portions 33 is set so that their upper ends are positioned above the upper ends of the multiple terminals 1. The pair of guide portions 33 guide the connector 3 to a region 38 between the pair of guide portions 33 (hereinafter referred to as the "connector guide region 38") (see FIG. 13). All of the terminal insertion spaces 37 are connected to the connector guide region 38. The upper ends of the inner widthwise surfaces of the pair of guide portions 33 are provided with inclined surfaces 33a to facilitate guiding the connector 3 into the connector guide region 38. The inclined surfaces 33a of the pair of guide portions 33 are inclined so as to widen outward in the width direction as they extend upward. The pair of guide portions 33 guide the connector 3 into the connector guide region 38 and abut against the connector 3 guided into the connector guide region 38 from the outside in the width direction. By abutting against the connector 3, the guide portions 33 restrict outward movement of the connector 3 in the width direction relative to the displacement restriction member 31. Note that abutment against the connector 3 is not limited to constant abutment, but also includes abutment at appropriate times when the connector 3 is displaced in the width direction relative to the displacement restriction member 31. Furthermore, the arrangement position, number, and shape of the guide portions 33 are not limited to those described above, and may be any arrangement position, number, and shape that can guide the connector 3 into the connector guide region 38.

[0103] As shown in FIG. 11 , the displacement restriction member 31 of the terminal set 30 is attached to and supports the multiple terminals 1 by inserting the multiple terminals 1 into the multiple terminal insertion spaces 37 of the restriction portion 32 (for example, inserting them from the front side (other side) in the depth direction). In this state, the elastic support portion 35 elastically contacts the terminals 1 and urges the terminals 1 toward the side wall 36. While being elastically supported by the elastic support portion 35, the terminals 1 are pressed toward one side in the width direction and against the side wall 36. Furthermore, the upper ends of the multiple terminals 1 in this embodiment protrude from the terminal insertion spaces 37 above the restriction portion 32. As a result, in the terminal set 30 of this embodiment, the displacement restriction member 31 is attached to the multiple terminals 1, and the displacement restriction member 31 restricts fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1 (spacing in the Y direction).

[0104] The displacement restriction member 31 can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 by pulling it out in a direction intersecting the connection direction (one side of the Z direction) relative to the plurality of terminals 1. Note that the displacement restriction member 31 can also be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 by pulling it out upward along the connection direction relative to the plurality of terminals 1.

[0105] Next, a case where a plurality of terminals 1 are attached to a substrate 2 and then a connector 3 is connected to the plurality of terminals 1 will be described.

[0106] The terminals 1 are packaged as a terminal set 30 with the displacement-restricting member 31 attached (as shown in FIG. 11 ) and transported to a location where the terminals 1 are to be attached to the board 2. As shown in FIG. 13 , when attaching the terminals 1 to the board 2, the terminals 1 are set in a predetermined position on the board 2 in the terminal set 30 state. When setting the terminal set 30 in a predetermined position on the board 2, the displacement-restricting member 31 is gripped (chucked) or the upper surface of the displacement-restricting member 31 is sucked, and the terminal set 30 is set in the predetermined position on the board 2. In this state, the terminals 1 are supported by the displacement-restricting member 31, allowing the terminals 1 to stand stably on the board 2. Then, with the terminals 1 of the terminal set 30 standing upright on the board 2, the mounting portions 1 a of the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2 by soldering (reflow soldering or flow soldering), for example. Thereafter, the displacement-restricting member 31 may be removed from the terminals 1 to one side in the depth direction, as indicated by the outline arrow in FIG. 11 . In this embodiment, the displacement restriction member 31 is not removed from the multiple terminals 1 at this timing, and the process proceeds to connecting the connector 3. As shown by the hollow arrow in FIG. 13, when connecting the connector 3, the guide portion 33 of the displacement restriction member 31 guides the connector 3 into the connector guide area 38. At this time, it is preferable that the tips of the multiple terminals 1 are inserted into the connector 3. After the connector 3 has been guided into the connector guide area 38, the displacement restriction member 31 is removed from the multiple terminals 1 to one side in the depth direction, as shown by the hollow arrow in FIG. 11. Finally, the connector 3 is inserted into the multiple terminals 1 from above to below to connect them. At this time, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the connection portion 1b of the multiple terminals 1 is covered by the connector 3, as in the first embodiment.

[0107] In the terminal set 30 configured as described above, the regulating portion 32 of the displacement regulating member 31 regulates the relative displacement of the multiple terminals 1, so that when the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1 can be regulated.

[0108] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, thereby preventing damage to the terminals 1, etc.

[0109] Furthermore, since the displacement-regulating member 31 is detachable from the plurality of terminals 1, it can be detached from the plurality of terminals 1 after the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2. Therefore, for example, if the displacement-regulating member 31 is to be detached when used as a product, the displacement-regulating member 31 may not be structured to withstand the usage environment of electronic devices. This can reduce costs. However, alternatively, the displacement-regulating member 31 may be structured to withstand the usage environment of electronic devices.

[0110] Furthermore, the displacement-regulating member 31 can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 in a direction (Z direction) intersecting the connection direction. Therefore, the displacement-regulating member 31 can be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 along the plane of the substrate 2, and therefore the displacement-regulating member 31 can be easily removed from the plurality of terminals 1 not only after the plurality of terminals 1 have been attached to the substrate 2, but also after the plurality of terminals 1 attached to the substrate 2 have been connected to the connector 3, and while the plurality of terminals 1 attached to the substrate 2 are being connected to the connector 3.

[0111] In this embodiment, the displacement restriction member 31 can be easily removed from the plurality of terminals 1 while the plurality of terminals 1 attached to the substrate 2 are being connected to the connector 3. This allows the displacement restriction member 31 to be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 after the tips of the plurality of terminals 1 are inserted into the connector 3 and the connector 3 is positioned relative to the plurality of terminals 1.

[0112] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 32 of the displacement restricting member 31 has an elastic support portion 35 that elastically contacts the terminal 1, it is possible to tolerate variations in the size of the terminal 1 relative to the restricting portion 32. Therefore, unlike when a recess having approximately the same width (thickness) as the terminal 1 is provided in the restricting portion 32 and the terminal 1 is inserted into the recess, it is possible to prevent damage to the surface of the terminal 1.

[0113] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 32 of the displacement restricting member 31 has a side wall 36 that faces the elastic support portion 35 and supports the terminal 1 from the side opposite to the elastic support portion 16, the elastic support portion 35 presses the terminal 1 against the side wall 36. Therefore, the side wall 36 can be used as a reference position for the terminal 1, and the positioning of the terminal 1 relative to the displacement restricting member 31 can be easily performed.

[0114] Furthermore, the restricting portion 32 of the displacement restricting member 31 has a terminal insertion space 37, which is a through hole that allows insertion of multiple terminals 1, and is therefore capable of accommodating terminals 1 of various lengths. For example, even if the multiple terminals in one terminal set 30 are of different lengths, the displacement restricting member 31 can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1. Alternatively, even if the terminals in multiple terminal sets are of different lengths, there is no need to prepare a displacement restricting member for each terminal set, and the common displacement restricting member 31 can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1.

[0115] Furthermore, displacement restriction member 31 has guide portions 33 that abut against connector 3 from the outside in the width direction, and by abutting against connector 3, guide portions 33 restrict outward movement of connector 3 in the width direction relative to displacement restriction member 31. Therefore, connector 3 can be guided to connection portions 1b of multiple terminals 1 in connector guide region 38, preventing misalignment of connector 3 with multiple terminals 1 and enabling connector 3 to be easily connected to connection portions 1b of multiple terminals 1.

[0116] In this embodiment, the displacement restriction member 31 is provided with the elastic support portion 35, but this is not limiting and the elastic support portion 35 may not be provided. The displacement restriction member 31 may be any member that can restrict fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1, and for example, the width (length in the Y direction) of the recess 34 may be slightly larger than the thickness of the terminal 1, and multiple terminals 1 may be inserted into the recess 34.

[0117] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the displacement restricting member 31 is provided with the guide portion 33, but this is not limitative, and the guide portion 33 may not be provided.

[0118] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the restricting portion 32 of the displacement restricting member 31 is provided with the terminal insertion space 37 that penetrates vertically, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the displacement restricting member 31 is to be removed from the multiple terminals 1 after the multiple terminals 1 have been attached to the board 2 and before the connection of the connector 3 is started, the restricting portion 32 of the displacement restricting member 31 may have a terminal insertion space that is closed at the top and can be removed from the multiple terminals 1 along a direction (Z direction) that intersects the connection direction, rather than being a through-hole that penetrates vertically.

[0119] Furthermore, after the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, the displacement-restricting member 31 may be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 before starting to connect the connector 3. In this case, the displacement-restricting member 31 may be provided with a locking portion that can be locked to the substrate 2.

[0120] <Modification 1 of the Third Embodiment> Next, a first modified example of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0121] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a first modified example of the displacement restricting member of the third embodiment.

[0122] (Terminal set) As shown in FIG. 14, a terminal set 30A according to a first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 1 and a displacement restricting member 31A.

[0123] (Displacement control member) 14, the displacement restriction member 31A is obtained by adding a leg portion 39A to the displacement restriction member 31 of the third embodiment. Therefore, the same components as those of the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0124] (leg) The leg portions 39A are portions for stably supporting the terminals 1 when the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2, and extend downward from the restricting portion 32 (toward the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1). The displacement restricting member 31A of this embodiment has a pair of legs 39A extending downward from both widthwise ends of the restricting portion 32. As shown in FIG. 14 , the length of the legs 39A is set to a length that allows the legs 39A to abut against the board 2 and support the terminals 1 when the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2. Specifically, the length of the legs 39A is set to a length that prevents the lower ends of the legs 39A from moving upward from the board 2 or prevents the legs 39A from being too long and causing the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 to move upward from the board 2 when the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2. In this embodiment, the lower surfaces of the legs 39A that contact the upper surface of the substrate 2 are positioned at approximately the same height as the lower surfaces of the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1. The length of the legs 39A is preferably set to a length that ensures that the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are not spaced upward from the substrate 2 when the multiple terminals 1 are set on the substrate 2, and the legs 39A may be positioned slightly higher than the lower surfaces of the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent mounting problems (poor mounting) caused by the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 being too far away from the substrate 2.

[0125] Next, a case where a plurality of terminals 1 are attached to a substrate 2 and then a connector 3 is connected to the plurality of terminals 1 will be described.

[0126] The terminals 1 are packaged as a terminal set 30A with the displacement-restricting members 31A attached thereto, and transported to a location where the terminals 1 are to be attached to a substrate 2. As shown in FIG. 14 , when attaching the terminals 1 to the substrate 2, the terminals 1 are set in a predetermined position on the substrate 2 in the terminal set 30A state. When setting the terminal set 30A in a predetermined position on the substrate 2, the displacement-restricting members 31A are gripped (chucked) or the upper surface of the displacement-restricting member 31A is attracted to the terminal set 30A, and the terminal set 30A is set in the predetermined position on the substrate 2. In this state, the terminals 1 are supported by the displacement-restricting members 31A. In addition, the lower surfaces of the legs 39A are in contact with the upper surface of the substrate 2, allowing the terminals 1 to stand stably on the substrate 2. Then, with the terminals 1 of the terminal set 30A standing upright on the substrate 2, the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2 by soldering (reflow or flow soldering) or the like. Thereafter, as shown by the hollow arrow in FIG. 14 , the displacement restriction member 31A may be removed from the plurality of terminals 1 to one side in the depth direction. In this embodiment, the displacement restriction member 31A is not removed from the plurality of terminals 1 at this timing, and the process proceeds to connecting the connector 3. When connecting the connector 3, the guide portion 33 of the displacement restriction member 31A guides the connector 3 into the connector guide region 38. At this time, it is preferable that the tips of the plurality of terminals 1 are inserted into the connector 3. After the connector 3 is guided into the connector guide region 38, the displacement restriction member 31A is removed from the plurality of terminals 1 to one side in the depth direction, as shown by the hollow arrow in FIG. 14 . Finally, the connector 3 is inserted into the plurality of terminals 1 from above to below to connect them. At this time, as in the first embodiment, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the connection portion 1b of the plurality of terminals 1 is covered by the connector 3.

[0127] In the terminal set 30A configured as described above, the displacement regulating member 31A has the same configuration as the displacement regulating member 31 of the third embodiment except for the leg portion 39A, and therefore has the same functional effects as the displacement regulating member 31 of the third embodiment.

[0128] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, thereby preventing damage to the terminals 1, etc.

[0129] Furthermore, the length of the leg portion 39A of the displacement restricting member 31A is set to a length that allows the leg portion 39A to abut against the board 2 and support the multiple terminals 1 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2. Therefore, the state in which the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2 can be maintained by the leg portion 39A, and the multiple terminals 1 can be attached to the board 2 stably.

[0130] Furthermore, when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2, the legs 39A abut against the board 2, so when the guide portions 33 of the displacement restriction member 31A guide the connector 3 into the connector guiding area 38, the displacement restriction member 31A can be prevented from being pushed downward by the connector 3. This allows the guide portions 33 to guide the connector 3 into the connector guiding area 38 while the displacement restriction member 31A is kept stable.

[0131] As described above, the leg 39A may be configured not to come into contact with the board 2 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2. In this case, when the guide portion 33 of the displacement-restricting member 31A guides the connector 3 into the connector guiding area 38, the displacement-restricting member 31A is pressed by the connector 3 and displaced downward relative to the multiple terminals 1. This prevents the leg 39A from coming into contact with the board 2 and causing the displacement-restricting member 31A to move further downward.

[0132] <Modification 2 of the Third Embodiment> Next, a second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0133] Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of the displacement restricting member of the third embodiment, and Fig. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of Fig. 15 .

[0134] (Terminal set) As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a terminal set 30B according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 1 and a displacement restricting member 31B.

[0135] (Displacement control member) 15 and 16, the displacement restriction member 31B is configured by adding leg parts 39B, which are shorter than the leg parts 39A of the above-described modified example 1, to the displacement restriction member 31 of the third embodiment, and by making the length of the guide parts 33 longer than that of modified example 1. For this reason, the same components as those of the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0136] (leg) The leg portions 39B are portions for stably supporting the terminals 1 when the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2, and extend downward from the restricting portion 32 (toward the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1). The displacement restricting member 31B of this embodiment has a pair of legs 39B extending downward from both widthwise ends of the restricting portion 32. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the length of the legs 39B is set to a length that allows the legs 39B to abut against the board 2 and support the terminals 1 when the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2. Specifically, the length of the legs 39B is set to a length that prevents the lower ends of the legs 39B from moving upward from the board 2 or prevents the legs 39B from being too long and causing the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 to move upward from the board 2 when the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2. In this embodiment, the lower surfaces of the legs 39B that come into contact with the upper surface of the substrate 2 are positioned at approximately the same height as the lower surfaces of the attachment portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1. The length of the legs 39B is preferably set to a length that ensures that the attachment portions 1a of the terminals 1 are not spaced upward from the substrate 2 when the multiple terminals 1 are set on the substrate 2, and the legs 39B may be positioned slightly higher than the lower surfaces of the attachment portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent attachment problems (faulty mounting) caused by the attachment portions 1a of the terminals 1 being too far away from the substrate 2.

[0137] The leg portions 39B of the terminal set 30B according to the second modification of the third embodiment are shorter than the leg portions 39A of the first modification described above, so that the restricting portion 32 supports the lower portions of the terminals 1. The connection portions 1b of the terminals 1 protrude upward from the restricting portion 32. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the length of the terminals 1 protruding upward from the restricting portion 32 is a length that allows connection to the connector 3. The length of the terminals 1 protruding upward from the restricting portion 32 of the second modification of the third embodiment is longer than that of the first modification described above. Since the guide portions 33 are set longer than the terminals 1, the length of the guide portions 33 of the second modification of the third embodiment is naturally longer than that of the first modification described above. The length that allows connection to the connector 3 does not mean a length that allows complete connection, but a length that allows at least the tip portions of the terminals 1 to be connected to the connector 3 (see FIG. 16 ).

[0138] Next, a case where a plurality of terminals 1 are attached to a substrate 2 and then a connector 3 is connected to the plurality of terminals 1 will be described.

[0139] The terminals 1 are packaged as a terminal set 30B with the displacement-restricting members 31B attached thereto, and transported to a location where the terminals 1 are to be attached to a substrate 2. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 16 , when attaching the terminals 1 to the substrate 2, the terminals 1 are set in a predetermined position on the substrate 2 in the terminal set 30B state. When the terminal set 30B is set in a predetermined position on the substrate 2, the displacement-restricting members 31B are gripped (chucked) or the upper surface of the displacement-restricting member 31B is attracted to the terminal set 30B, and the terminals 1 are set in a predetermined position on the substrate 2. In this state, the terminals 1 are supported by the displacement-restricting members 31B. Additionally, the lower surfaces of the legs 39B are in contact with the upper surface of the substrate 2, allowing the terminals 1 to stand stably on the substrate 2. Then, with the terminals 1 of the terminal set 30B standing upright on the substrate 2, the mounting portions 1a of the terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2 by soldering (reflow or flow soldering) or the like. Next, the connector 3 is guided into the connector guide area 38 by the guide portion 33 of the displacement restriction member 31B. Since the connection portions 1b of the terminals 1 protrude above the restriction portion 32 to a length that allows connection to the connector 3, when the connector 3 is pushed downward until it abuts against the upper surface of the restriction portion 32, the connector 3 connects to the tip portions of the terminals 1. After connecting the connector 3 to the tip portions of the terminals 1, the displacement restriction member 31B is removed from the multiple terminals 1 to one side in the depth direction, as shown by the outline arrow in FIG. 15 . Finally, the connector 3 is inserted below the multiple terminals 1 to completely connect them. At this time, as in the first embodiment, it is preferable that the entire connection portions 1b of the multiple terminals 1 are covered by the connector 3.

[0140] In the terminal set 30B configured as described above, the displacement regulating member 31B has the same configuration as the displacement regulating member 31 of the third embodiment except for the leg portion 39B, and therefore has the same functional effects as the displacement regulating member 31 of the third embodiment.

[0141] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, thereby preventing damage to the terminals 1, etc.

[0142] Furthermore, the length of the leg portions 39B of the displacement restriction member 31B is set to a length that allows the leg portions 39B to abut against the board 2 and support the multiple terminals 1 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2. Therefore, the state in which the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2 can be maintained by the leg portions 39B, and the multiple terminals 1 can be attached to the board 2 stably.

[0143] Furthermore, when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2, the legs 39B abut against the board 2, so when the guide portions 33 of the displacement restriction member 31B guide the connector 3 into the connector guiding area 38, the displacement restriction member 31B can be prevented from being pushed downward by the connector 3. This allows the guide portions 33 to guide the connector 3 into the connector guiding area 38 while the displacement restriction member 31B is stabilized.

[0144] Furthermore, the connection portions 1b of the multiple terminals 1 protrude upward from the regulating portion 32, and the protruding length is long enough to connect to the connector 3. Therefore, after the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, the connector 3 can be connected to the connection portions 1b of the multiple terminals 1 without removing the displacement regulating member 31B from the multiple terminals 1.

[0145] As described above, the leg portions 39B may be configured not to come into contact with the board 2 when the mounting portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are set on the board 2. In this case, when the guide portions 33 of the displacement-restricting member 31B guide the connector 3 into the connector guiding area 38, the displacement-restricting member 31B is pressed by the connector 3 and displaced downward relative to the multiple terminals 1. This prevents the leg portions 39B from coming into contact with the board 2 and the displacement-restricting member 31B from moving further downward.

[0146] <Fourth embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The terminal set 40 of this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the displacement restricting member 41 is not detached from the multiple terminals 1. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted.

[0147] Fig. 17 is a perspective view of a terminal set according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 18 is a perspective view from below of a displacement restriction member according to the fourth embodiment. Fig. 19 is a perspective view of the terminal set according to the fourth embodiment attached to a board. Fig. 20 is an explanatory diagram of connector connection, where (a) shows the state at the start of connection and (b) shows the state at which connection is completed.

[0148] (Terminal set) As shown in FIG. 17, a terminal set 40 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of terminals 1 and a displacement restriction member 41. The displacement restriction member 41 is made of a material such as aluminum.

[0149] (Displacement control member) As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 , the displacement-restricting member 41 is attached to a plurality of terminals 1 to restrict relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1. The displacement-restricting member 41 includes a restricting portion 42 that restricts relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1 and a guide portion 43 that extends upward from the restricting portion 42. The displacement-restricting member 41 of this embodiment is displaceable in the vertical direction (X direction) relative to the plurality of terminals 1 while supporting the plurality of terminals 1. The material from which the displacement-restricting member 41 is formed is not particularly limited, but is preferably a heat-resistant material (e.g., heat-resistant resin or metal material) that can withstand soldering by reflow or flow. In this embodiment, the displacement-restricting member 41 can accommodate up to five terminals 1, and in this example, the displacement-restricting member 41 restricts relative displacement of four terminals 1. However, the number of terminals 1 that can be accommodated and the actual number of terminals 1 are not limited to the above.

[0150] (Regulatory Department) The restricting portion 42 is a single structure that mainly supports the plurality of terminals 1, and has a cylindrical peripheral wall 44 extending in the vertical direction, a top plate 45 that closes the upper side of the peripheral wall 44, a plurality (five in this embodiment) of partition walls (receiving portions) 46 extending downward from the top plate 45, and a plurality (five in this embodiment) of elastic support portions 47 extending downward from the top plate 45. Note that, although a specific shape of the restricting portion 42 will be described below, the shape of the restricting portion 42 is not limited to this, and various shapes can be applied as long as it is possible to restrict the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1.

[0151] The peripheral wall 44 is formed in a generally rectangular cylindrical shape that is longer in the width direction than in the depth direction. The top plate 45 closes the upper side of the peripheral wall 44 and defines the upper part of the space inside the peripheral wall 44. The upper surface of the top plate 45 is the upper surface of the displacement restricting member 41 and is preferably formed in a flat shape.

[0152] (bulkhead) The partition walls 46 are formed in plate shapes that intersect in the width direction, and divide the space defined by the peripheral wall 44 and the top plate 45 into multiple spaces that are aligned in the width direction. Note that both sides of the partition walls 46 in the depth direction are spaced apart from the peripheral wall 44. The partition walls 46 define one side in the width direction of terminal insertion holes (through holes) 48 into which the terminals 1 are inserted. In other words, the terminal insertion holes 48 are provided on the other side in the width direction of the partition walls 46.

[0153] (elastic support part) The multiple elastic support portions 47 are portions that elastically support the terminals 1, and are arranged at positions spaced apart from the multiple partition walls 46 to the other side in the width direction. Terminal insertion holes 48 that vertically penetrate the restricting portion 42 are defined between the elastic support portions 47 and the partition walls 46. The elastic support portions 47 protrude downward from the underside of the top plate 45, and are elastically deformable in the width direction around their base ends on the top plate 45 side as axes. A protrusion 47a that protrudes to one side in the width direction is provided at the lower end of each elastic support portion 47.

[0154] (Terminal insertion hole) The plurality of terminal insertion holes 48 are through-holes that penetrate the restricting portion 42 in the vertical direction and allow the insertion of the terminals 1. The plurality of terminal insertion holes 48 are defined between the plurality of partition walls 46 and the plurality of elastic support portions 47. The upper portions of the plurality of terminal insertion holes 48 penetrate the top plate 45.

[0155] (Guide part) The guide portions 43 are portions for preventing misalignment of the connector 3 relative to the multiple terminals 1, and contact the connector 3 in a direction intersecting the connection direction (the Y direction in this embodiment) when connecting the multiple terminals 1 to the connector 3. In this embodiment, the guide portions 43 are formed like walls extending in the depth direction while protruding upward from both widthwise ends of the restricting portion 42. The length of the guide portions 43 is set so that their upper ends are positioned higher than the upper ends of the multiple terminals 1. The pair of guide portions 43 guide the connector 3 into a connector guide region 49 between the pair of guide portions 43. All of the terminal insertion holes 48 are connected to the connector guide region 49. An inclined surface 43a is provided at the upper end of the inner surface of the pair of guide portions 43 in the width direction to facilitate guiding the connector 3 into the connector guide region 49. The inclined surfaces 43a of the pair of guide portions 43 are inclined so as to widen outward in the width direction as they extend upward. The pair of guide portions 43 guide the connector 3 into the connector guide region 49 and abut against the connector 3 guided into the connector guide region 49 from the outside in the width direction. By abutting against the connector 3, the guide portions 43 restrict outward movement of the connector 3 in the width direction relative to the displacement restriction member 41. Note that abutment against the connector 3 is not limited to constant abutment, but also includes abutment at appropriate times when the connector 3 is displaced in the width direction relative to the displacement restriction member 41. Furthermore, the arrangement position, number, and shape of the guide portions 43 are not limited to those described above, and may be any arrangement position, number, and shape that can guide the connector 3 into the connector guide region 49.

[0156] The displacement-restricting member 41 of this embodiment has cutouts 50 arranged on both sides in the depth direction of the plurality of terminal insertion holes 48. The cutouts 50 are located on both sides in the depth direction of the plurality of terminal insertion holes 48 in the peripheral wall 44, and are formed by cutting the peripheral wall 44 from bottom to top. The cutouts 50 are provided to avoid interference between the mounting portion 1a of the terminal 1 and the displacement-restricting member 41 (peripheral wall 44) when the connector 3 is connected to the terminal 1 (see FIG. 20(b)).

[0157] Furthermore, the displacement restriction member 41 of this embodiment has grooves 51 that extend in the depth direction and are recessed downward at both widthwise ends of the connector guide region 49. The grooves 51 are provided on the upper surface of the displacement restriction member 41, and are arranged adjacent to the pair of guide portions 43 from the inside in the widthwise direction. As shown in FIG. 20(a), when a protrusion 3a that protrudes downward is provided on the connector 3 side, the grooves 51 allow the protrusion 3a of the connector 3 to be inserted and allow the protrusion 3a to escape, thereby preventing the product from becoming larger in the vertical direction.

[0158] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19 , the displacement restriction member 41 of the terminal set 40 is attached to and supports the multiple terminals 1 by inserting the multiple terminals 1 into the multiple terminal insertion holes 48 (see FIG. 18 ) of the restriction portion 42. The displacement restriction member 41 of this embodiment is attached to the tip (upper end) side of the multiple terminals 1. In this state, the elastic support portion 47 elastically contacts the terminals 1 and urges the terminals 1 toward the partition wall 46. While being elastically supported by the elastic support portion 47, the terminals 1 are pressed toward one side in the width direction and pressed against the partition wall 46. That is, the partition wall 46 functions as a receiving portion that faces the elastic support portion 47 and supports the terminals 1 from the side opposite to the elastic support portion 47. In this embodiment, the partition wall 46 is in surface contact with the terminals 1. As a result, in the terminal set 40 of this embodiment, the displacement restriction member 41 is attached to the upper ends of the multiple terminals 1, and the displacement restriction member 41 restricts fluctuations in the spacing (spacing in the Y direction) between the multiple terminals 1. In this way, in the terminal set 40, the multiple terminals 1 abut against the multiple partition walls 46 from the other side in the width direction, and the positions of the multiple partition walls 46 determine the spacing between the multiple terminals 1. Therefore, the multiple partition walls 46 are set at positions that provide a desired spacing between the multiple terminals 1.

[0159] An upper surface (contact portion) 52 of the restricting portion 42 located in the connector guiding region 49 functions as an abutting portion that abuts against the connector 3 when the terminals are connected. When the terminals are connected, the upper surface 52 of the restricting portion 42 abuts against the connector 3, so that the displacement restricting member 41 can be displaced downward relative to the multiple terminals 1 while supporting the multiple terminals 1.

[0160] Next, a case where a plurality of terminals 1 are attached to a substrate 2 and then a connector 3 is connected to the plurality of terminals 1 will be described.

[0161] The terminals 1 are packaged as a terminal set 40 with the displacement-restricting members 41 attached (as shown in FIG. 17 ) and transported to a location where the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2. As shown in FIG. 19 , when attaching the terminals 1 to the board 2, the terminals 1 are set in a predetermined position on the board 2 in the terminal set 40 state. When the terminal set 40 is set in a predetermined position on the board 2, the displacement-restricting members 41 are gripped (chucked) or the upper surface 52 of the displacement-restricting member 41 is sucked, and the terminal set 40 is set in the predetermined position on the board 2. In this state, the terminals 1 are supported by the displacement-restricting members 41, and therefore the terminals 1 can stand upright on the board 2. Then, with the terminals 1 of the terminal set 40 standing upright on the board 2, the mounting portions 1 a of the terminals 1 are attached to the board 2 by soldering (reflow or flow soldering), or the like. Next, the process proceeds to connecting the connector 3. When connecting the connector 3, the guide portion 43 of the displacement restriction member 41 guides the connector 3 into the connector guide region 49. Then, as shown in FIG. 20(a), the connector 3 is brought into contact with the upper surface 52 of the connector guide region 49. When the connector 3 is pressed downward from this state, the displacement restriction member 41 as well as the connector 3 are displaced downward relative to the multiple terminals 1. As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the connector 3 is pressed downward and the displacement restriction member 41 reaches the lower ends of the multiple terminals 1, the connector 3 and the multiple terminals 1 can be connected. As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the displacement restriction member 41 has reached the lower ends of the multiple terminals 1, the attachment portions 1a of the multiple terminals 1 are accommodated within the cutout portions 50 of the displacement restriction member 41.

[0162] In the terminal set 40 configured as described above, the regulating portion 42 of the displacement regulating member 41 regulates the relative displacement of the multiple terminals 1, so that when the multiple terminals 1 are attached to the substrate 2, fluctuations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1 can be regulated.

[0163] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress variations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1. This makes it possible to prevent the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1 from deviating from the target value when attaching the plurality of terminals 1 to the substrate 2, thereby preventing damage to the terminals 1, etc.

[0164] Furthermore, since the displacement restriction member 41 is displaceable relative to the plurality of terminals 1 while supporting the plurality of terminals 1, when the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the board 2, the displacement restriction member 41 is placed in a position where it can restrict the relative displacement of the plurality of terminals 1, and after the plurality of terminals 1 are attached to the board 2, the displacement restriction member 41 can be moved to a position where it does not interfere with connection with the connector 3. Therefore, unlike when the displacement restriction member 41 is detachable from the plurality of terminals 1, the displacement restriction member 41 can have a simple structure.

[0165] Furthermore, since displacement-restricting member 41 has upper surface 52 that abuts against connector 3 when connecting terminals, when connecting multiple terminals 1 to connector 3, connector 3 can be abutted against upper surface 52 of displacement-restricting member 41, thereby displacing displacement-restricting member 41 relative to the multiple terminals 1. Therefore, since displacement-restricting member 41 can be displaced relative to the multiple terminals 1 by the operation of connecting connector 3 to the multiple terminals 1, special operation for displacing displacement-restricting member 41 is not required.

[0166] Furthermore, when the terminals are connected, upper surface 52 of displacement-restricting member 41 abuts against connector 3, allowing displacement of displacement-restricting member 41 from above downward relative to the plurality of terminals 1. In other words, until connector 3 abuts against displacement-restricting member 41, displacement-restricting member 41 is located at the upper end of the plurality of terminals 1, and therefore the distance between the tips of the plurality of terminals 1 can be maintained at an appropriate distance until connector 3 abuts against displacement-restricting member 41.

[0167] Furthermore, displacement restriction member 41 has guide portions 43 that abut against connector 3 from the outside in the width direction, and by abutting against connector 3, guide portions 43 restrict outward movement of connector 3 in the width direction relative to displacement restriction member 41. Therefore, connector 3 can be guided to connection portions 1b of multiple terminals 1 in connector guiding region 49, preventing misalignment of connector 3 relative to multiple terminals 1 and enabling connector 3 to be easily connected to connection portions 1b of multiple terminals 1.

[0168] Furthermore, since the restricting portion 42 of the displacement restricting member 41 has an elastic support portion 47 that elastically contacts the terminal 1, it is possible to tolerate variations in the size of the terminal 1 relative to the restricting portion 42. Therefore, unlike when a through hole slightly larger than the terminal 1 is provided in the restricting portion 42 and the terminal 1 is inserted into the through hole, it is possible to prevent damage to the surface of the terminal 1.

[0169] Furthermore, since restricting portion 42 of displacement restricting member 41 has partition wall 46 that faces elastic support portion 47 and supports terminal 1 from the side opposite elastic support portion 47, elastic support portion 47 presses terminal 1 against partition wall 46. Therefore, partition wall 46 can be used as a reference position for terminal 1, and positioning of terminal 1 relative to displacement restricting member 41 can be easily performed.

[0170] Furthermore, the restricting portion 42 of the displacement restricting member 41 has terminal insertion holes 48, which are through holes that allow the insertion of multiple terminals 1, and is therefore capable of accommodating terminals 1 of various lengths. For example, even if the multiple terminals 1 in one terminal set 40 are different lengths, the displacement restricting member 41 can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1. Alternatively, even if the terminals in multiple terminal sets are different lengths, there is no need to prepare a displacement restricting member for each terminal set, and the common displacement restricting member 41 can restrict variations in the spacing between the multiple terminals 1.

[0171] In this embodiment, the displacement restricting member 41 is provided with the elastic support portion 47, but this is not limiting and the elastic support portion 47 may not be provided. The displacement restricting member 41 only needs to be able to restrict fluctuations in the spacing between the plurality of terminals 1, and for example, the restricting portion 42 may be provided with a through hole that is slightly larger than the terminal 1.

[0172] Although the present invention has been described above based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the content of the above embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention. In other words, all other embodiments, examples, operational techniques, etc. made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are naturally included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0173] 1: Terminal 1a: Mounting part 1b: Connection part 2: Circuit board (object to be mounted) 3: Connector (connection object) 10, 20, 30, 30A, 30B, 40: Terminal set 11, 21, 31, 31A, 31B, 41: Displacement control members 12, 22, 32, 42: Regulatory department 15, 46: Partition (receiving part) 16, 35, 47: Elastic support part 23,39A,39B: Legs 25, 48: Terminal insertion hole (through hole) 26: Locking part 33, 43: Guide section 36: Side wall (receiving part) 37: Terminal insertion space (through hole) 52:Top surface (contact part)

Claims

1. a plurality of terminals each having an attachment portion to be attached to an attachment object and a connection portion to be connected to a connection object; a displacement restriction member having a restriction portion that restricts relative displacement of the plurality of terminals. A terminal set characterized by:

2. The displacement restriction member is detachable from the plurality of terminals.

2. The terminal set according to claim 1.

3. The displacement restriction member is detachable from the plurality of terminals along a direction intersecting a direction in which the plurality of terminals are connected to the connection object.

3. The terminal set according to claim 2.

4. The displacement restricting member is detachable from the plurality of terminals along a connecting direction of the plurality of terminals to the connecting object.

3. The terminal set according to claim 2.

5. The displacement restriction member is displaceable relative to the plurality of terminals while supporting the plurality of terminals.

2. The terminal set according to claim 1.

6. The displacement restricting member has a contact portion that contacts the connection object when connecting the plurality of terminals to the connection object, and is displaceable relative to the plurality of terminals by the contact portion contacting the connection object when connecting the terminals.

6. The terminal set according to claim 5.

7. the attachment portions of the plurality of terminals are provided on one side in a connection direction with respect to the connection object, the connection portions of the plurality of terminals are provided on the other side in the connection direction, The displacement restricting member is displaceable from the other side to the one side with respect to the plurality of terminals by the abutting portion abutting against the connection object when the terminals are connected.

7. The terminal set according to claim 6.

8. the displacement restriction member has a guide portion that comes into contact with the connection object in a direction intersecting with a connection direction of the connection object when the plurality of terminals are connected to the connection object, The guide portion of the displacement restricting member restricts movement of the connection object relative to the displacement restricting member in the direction intersecting the connection direction by coming into contact with the connection object.

2. The terminal set according to claim 1.

9. the displacement restriction member has a leg portion extending toward the attachment portion, The length of the leg portion is set to a length that allows the leg portion to abut against the object to support the plurality of terminals when the attachment portions of the plurality of terminals are set so as to be attachable to the object to be attached.

9. The terminal set according to claim 1 or 8.

10. The displacement restricting member has a locking portion that can be locked to the attachment object.

2. The terminal set according to claim 1.

11. The restricting portion of the displacement restricting member has through holes that allow the insertion of the plurality of terminals.

11. The terminal set according to claim 1, wherein the terminal set is a terminal set having a terminal hole.

12. The connection portions of the plurality of terminals protrude from the restricting portion, The protruding length of the connection portions of the plurality of terminals from the restricting portion is a length that allows connection to the connection object.

12. The terminal set according to claim 11.

13. The restricting portion of the displacement restricting member has an elastic support portion that elastically contacts the terminal.

11. The terminal set according to claim 1, wherein the terminal set is a terminal set having a terminal hole.

14. The restricting portion of the displacement restricting member has a receiving portion that faces the elastic supporting portion and supports the terminal from the opposite side to the elastic supporting portion.

14. The terminal set according to claim 13.

15. the connection portions of the plurality of terminals extend continuously from the mounting portion; The lengths of the connection portions of the plurality of terminals are set to be lengths such that the entire area of ​​the connection portions is covered by the connection object when connected to the connection object.

11. The terminal set according to claim 1, wherein the terminal set is a terminal set having a terminal hole.

16. The plurality of terminals include terminals that cannot stand on the attachment object without being supported by the displacement restricting member, and terminals that can stand on the attachment object when supported by the displacement restricting member.

11. The terminal set according to claim 1, wherein the terminal set is a terminal set having a terminal hole.

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