FR2975538A3 - U-shaped piercing terminal for connector that is utilized for forming connection between wire and printed circuit board, has flexible part comprising opening, and arms extending from contact parts and arranged parallel to each other - Google Patents

U-shaped piercing terminal for connector that is utilized for forming connection between wire and printed circuit board, has flexible part comprising opening, and arms extending from contact parts and arranged parallel to each other Download PDF

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FR2975538A3
FR2975538A3 FR1154307A FR1154307A FR2975538A3 FR 2975538 A3 FR2975538 A3 FR 2975538A3 FR 1154307 A FR1154307 A FR 1154307A FR 1154307 A FR1154307 A FR 1154307A FR 2975538 A3 FR2975538 A3 FR 2975538A3
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Ying-Ming Ku
Chun-Chieh Chen
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
    • H01R4/2425—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates
    • H01R4/2429—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
    • H01R4/2433—Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base one part of the base being movable to push the cable into the slot
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/72—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/721—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures cooperating directly with the edge of the rigid printed circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/71—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • H01R12/75—Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables

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The terminal (1) has two contact parts (11) extending opposite to a flexible part (10). The flexible part comprises opening (100) and two piercing slits (101) that extend from the opening to the contact parts. Two arms (12) extend from contact parts and are arranged parallel to each other, where the contact parts comprise projecting hooks (110). The arms comprise latching portions (120) and extension portions (121) that extend outside the latching portions in a curved manner. The piercing slits exhibit a tapered form. An independent claim is also included for a connector.

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ARRIÈRE-PLAN DE L'INVENTION 1. Domaine technique L'invention concerne des bornes de connecteurs, notamment pour des connecteurs utilisés entre des fils et une carte de circuit imprimé, et des bornes de 5 perçage pour des connecteurs de ce type. 2. Art antérieur Généralement, une borne de perçage conventionnelle comprend uniquement une petite partie apte à perforer et couper un fil. Cependant, un connecteur comprend une pluralité de bornes de perçage. Lorsqu'une des bornes de perçage ne perce pas 10 efficacement la gaine isolante d'un fil, une connexion électrique entre la borne et le fil ne peut pas être établie. En outre, l'assemblage d'un connecteur conventionnel à des bornes de perçage doit être vérifié par une personne physique. Cela risque de provoquer des erreurs et est peu économique. 15 RÉSUMÉ DE L'INVENTION Un objectif de la présente invention est de fournir une borne de perçage et un connecteur utilisant une telle borne, permettant d'assurer une connectivité entre la borne de perçage et un fil par double perforation et qui peuvent être assemblées facilement et rapidement. 20 Pour atteindre l'objectif mentionné ci-dessus, la borne de perçage selon l'invention présente une forme en U et comprend une partie flexible constituant le fond du U et deux parties de contact s'étendant de la partie flexible. La partie flexible comprend une ouverture. Deux fentes de perçage s'étendent chacune de l'ouverture vers une partie de contact correspondante. Deux bras s'étendent chacun d'une partie 25 de contact correspondante et sont parallèles l'un à l'autre. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The invention relates to connector terminals, particularly for connectors used between wires and a printed circuit board, and piercing terminals for connectors of this type. 2. PRIOR ART Generally, a conventional drilling terminal comprises only a small part capable of perforating and cutting a wire. However, a connector includes a plurality of piercing terminals. When one of the piercing terminals does not effectively pierce the insulating sheath of a wire, an electrical connection between the terminal and the wire can not be established. In addition, the assembly of a conventional connector to piercing terminals must be verified by a natural person. This may cause errors and is uneconomical. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a piercing terminal and a connector employing such a terminal, to provide connectivity between the piercing terminal and a wire by double perforation and which can be easily assembled. and quickly. To achieve the above mentioned purpose, the piercing terminal according to the invention has a U-shape and comprises a flexible part constituting the bottom of the U and two contact parts extending from the flexible part. The flexible portion includes an opening. Two piercing slots each extend from the opening to a corresponding contact portion. Two arms each extend from a corresponding contact portion and are parallel to each other.

Pour atteindre l'objectif mentionné ci-dessus, le connecteur utilisant la borne de perçage selon l'invention comprend un siège, des bornes de perçage et un couvercle. Une extrémité du siège comprend une ouverture d'insertion et l'autre extrémité de celui-ci comprend une pluralité de gorges destinées à recevoir une borne de perçage correspondante. Chaque borne de perçage présente une forme en U et comprend une partie flexible constituant le fond du U et deux parties de contact opposées s'étendant de la partie flexible. La partie flexible comprend une ouverture. Le couvercle est destiné à être placé sur les gorges. Le couvercle est muni de protubérances correspondant chacune à une ouverture. Les ouvertures des bornes de perçage sont orientées vers les parties de contact. Deux fentes de perçage s'étendent chacune de l'ouverture vers une partie de contact correspondante. Deux bras s'étendent chacun d'une partie de contact correspondante et sont parallèles l'un à l'autre. Les bras sont destinés à venir en engagement dans l'ouverture d'insertion. BRÈVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURES La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une borne de perçage selon l'invention ; la figure 2 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un connecteur selon l'invention ; la figure 3 est une vue en perspective assemblée du connecteur selon l'invention ; et la figure 4 est une vue schématique du connecteur en cours d'utilisation. To achieve the above mentioned purpose, the connector using the piercing terminal according to the invention comprises a seat, piercing terminals and a cover. One end of the seat includes an insertion opening and the other end thereof includes a plurality of grooves for receiving a corresponding piercing terminal. Each piercing terminal is U-shaped and comprises a flexible portion constituting the bottom of the U and two opposing contact portions extending from the flexible portion. The flexible portion includes an opening. The lid is intended to be placed on the grooves. The lid is provided with protuberances each corresponding to an opening. The openings of the piercing terminals are oriented towards the contact parts. Two piercing slots each extend from the opening to a corresponding contact portion. Two arms each extend from a corresponding contact portion and are parallel to each other. The arms are intended to come into engagement with the insertion opening. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a piercing terminal according to the invention; Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a connector according to the invention; Figure 3 is an assembled perspective view of the connector according to the invention; and Figure 4 is a schematic view of the connector in use.

DESCRIPTION DÉTAILLÉE DE L'INVENTION La figure 1 représente une borne de perçage 1. La borne de perçage 1 est utilisée pour percer une couche isolante 41 d'un fil 4 afin de relier électriquement une âme conductrice 40 du fil recouverte par la couche isolante 41. La borne de perçage 1 est formée d'une plaque métallique en forme de U. La borne de perçage 1 comprend une partie flexible 10 constituant le fond de la plaque en forme de U et de deux parties de contact 11 opposées s'étendant de la partie flexible 10. Une ouverture 100 est aménagée dans la partie flexible 10. Deux fentes de perçage 101 s'étendent chacune de l'ouverture 100 vers une partie de contact 11 correspondante. Deux bras 12 s'étendent chacun d'une partie de contact 11 correspondante et sont parallèles l'un à l'autre. Chacun des bras 12 comprend une partie d'encliquetage 120 et une partie formant extension 121 s'étendant de façon incurvée à l'extérieur de la partie d'encliquetage 120. En outre, chacune des parties de contact 11 peut en outre comprendre un crochet en saillie 110 servant à la positionner lors de son assemblage à un connecteur. En référence aux figures 2 et 3, un connecteur qui utilise les bornes de perçage 1 comprend un siège 2 et un couvercle 3. Une extrémité du siège 2 comprend une ouverture d'insertion 20 et l'autre extrémité de celui-ci comprend une pluralité de gorges 21. Les gorges 21 sont chacune destinées à recevoir une borne de perçage 1 correspondante et les bras 12 sont destinés à venir en engagement dans l'ouverture d'insertion 20, comme représenté sur la figure 4. Les crochets 110 des parties de contact 11 sont reliées au siège 2 pour leur positionnement. Chaque fente de perçage 101 peut présenter une forme effilée de manière à pouvoir y insérer facilement le fil 4 de sorte que la couche isolante 41 du fil 4 puisse être coupée par la fente de perçage 101. Par conséquent, l'âme conductrice 40 du fil peut être insérée de façon étroite dans la fente de perçage 101 pour réaliser une connexion électrique à l'intérieur de celle-ci. Le couvercle 3 est destiné à être placé sur le siège 2 pour recouvrir les gorges 21. Le couvercle 3 comprend une pluralité de protubérances 30 correspondant chacune à une ouverture 100 des bornes de perçage 1. Les protubérances 30 font chacune saillie des ouvertures 100 de sorte que les fils 4 peuvent être insérés dans les fentes de perçage 101. En référence à la figure 4, les bras 12 peuvent être utilisés pour recevoir une carte de circuit imprimé (non représentée) entre eux. Les bornes de perçage 1 peuvent 25 être assemblées facilement et rapidement dans le connecteur. L'invention a été décrite ci-dessus en référence à une forme de réalisation donnée à titre d'exemple. Il va de soi qu'elle n'est pas limitée à cette forme de réalisation mais qu'elle s'étend à toutes les formes autres de réalisation couvertes par les revendications ci-annexées. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 represents a piercing terminal 1. The piercing terminal 1 is used to pierce an insulating layer 41 of a wire 4 in order to electrically connect a conductive core 40 of the wire covered by the insulating layer 41 The piercing terminal 1 is formed of a U-shaped metal plate. The piercing terminal 1 comprises a flexible portion 10 constituting the bottom of the U-shaped plate and two opposing contact portions 11 extending from the flexible portion 10. An opening 100 is formed in the flexible portion 10. Two piercing slots 101 each extend from the opening 100 to a corresponding contact portion 11. Two arms 12 each extend from a corresponding contact portion 11 and are parallel to each other. Each of the arms 12 includes a detent portion 120 and an extension portion 121 extending curvedly out of the detent portion 120. In addition, each of the contact portions 11 may further comprise a hook protruding 110 for positioning when assembled to a connector. With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, a connector which uses the piercing terminals 1 comprises a seat 2 and a lid 3. One end of the seat 2 comprises an insertion opening 20 and the other end thereof comprises a plurality 21. The grooves 21 are each intended to receive a corresponding drilling terminal 1 and the arms 12 are intended to engage in the insertion opening 20, as shown in FIG. 4. The hooks 110 of the parts of the contact 11 are connected to the seat 2 for their positioning. Each piercing slot 101 may have a tapered shape so that the wire 4 can be easily inserted so that the insulating layer 41 of the wire 4 can be cut by the piercing slot 101. Therefore, the conductive core 40 of the wire can be inserted narrowly into the piercing slot 101 to make an electrical connection therein. The cover 3 is intended to be placed on the seat 2 to cover the grooves 21. The cover 3 comprises a plurality of protuberances 30 each corresponding to an opening 100 of the piercing terminals 1. The protuberances 30 each protrude from the openings 100 so that the wires 4 can be inserted into the drilling slots 101. Referring to FIG. 4, the arms 12 can be used to receive a printed circuit board (not shown) between them. The piercing terminals 1 can be assembled easily and quickly in the connector. The invention has been described above with reference to an exemplary embodiment. It goes without saying that it is not limited to this embodiment but that it extends to all other forms of embodiment covered by the appended claims.

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REVENDICATIONS1. Borne de perçage (1) en forme de U, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend : - une partie flexible (10) constituant le fond du U ; et - deux parties de contact (11) opposées s'étendant de la partie flexible (10) ; la partie flexible (10) comprenant une ouverture (100), deux fentes de perçage (101) s'étendant chacune de l'ouverture (100) vers une partie de contact (11) correspondante, et deux bras (12) s'étendant chacun d'une partie de contact correspondante (11) et étant parallèles l'un à l'autre. REVENDICATIONS1. Drilling terminal (1) U-shaped, characterized in that it comprises: - a flexible portion (10) constituting the bottom of the U; and - two opposed contact portions (11) extending from the flexible portion (10); the flexible portion (10) including an opening (100), two piercing slots (101) each extending from the opening (100) to a corresponding contact portion (11), and two arms (12) extending each of a corresponding contact portion (11) and being parallel to each other. 2. Borne de perçage (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que 10 chacune des parties de contact (11) comprend un crochet en saillie (110). 2. A piercing terminal (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the contact portions (11) comprises a projecting hook (110). 3. Borne de perçage (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que chaque fente de perçage (101) présente une forme effilée. 3. piercing terminal (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each piercing slot (101) has a tapered shape. 4. Borne de perçage (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que chacun des bras (12) comprend une partie d'encliquetage (120) et une partie formant 15 extension (121) s'étendant de façon incurvée à l'extérieur de la partie d'encliquetage (120). The piercing terminal (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the arms (12) comprises a detent portion (120) and an extension portion (121) extending curvedly to the outside of the detent portion (120). 5. Connecteur comprenant : - une pluralité de bornes de perçage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes ; 20 - un siège (2) comprenant une ouverture d'insertion (20) et une pluralité de gorges (21) agencées respectivement au niveau de deux extrémités opposées du siège (2), et - un couvercle (3), destiné à être placé sur les gorges (21), et étant muni de protubérances (30) correspondant chacune à une ouverture (100) ; 25 les bornes de perçage (1) étant destinées à être insérées séparément dans les gorges (21), et les deux bras (12) étant destinés à venir en engament dans l'ouverture d'insertion (20). Connector comprising: - a plurality of piercing terminals (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; A seat (2) comprising an insertion opening (20) and a plurality of grooves (21) respectively arranged at two opposite ends of the seat (2), and - a cover (3), intended to be placed on the grooves (21), and being provided with protuberances (30) each corresponding to an opening (100); The piercing terminals (1) being intended to be inserted separately into the grooves (21), and the two arms (12) being intended to engage in the insertion opening (20).
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EP4026203B1 (en) * 2019-09-05 2024-10-09 Harting Electronics GmbH Board-edge plug connector
DE102021111047A1 (en) 2021-04-29 2022-11-03 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA Snap-in system for producing a snap-in connection between a printed circuit board and an edge contact plug, printed circuit board, edge contact plug and attachment

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