JP2022122739A - Connection terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a connection terminal that achieves simplification and thinning of the structure.SOLUTION: A connection terminal 1 includes a clip terminal portion 2 and a tab terminal portion 3. The clip terminal portion 2 includes a plate-like terminal body 4 having a front edge 81 (first edge) and a rear edge 82 (second edge), and a cantilevered elastic pressing piece 5. The elastic pressing piece 5 includes a folded base end portion 51 connected to the front end edge 81 and a tip end portion 52 arranged on the rear end edge 82 side with respect to the base end portion 51. The elastic pressing piece 5 elastically presses a conductor plate inserted between the elastic pressing piece 5 and the terminal body 4 from the rear edge 82 side against a surface 4a of the terminal body 4. The tab terminal portion 3 extends from the terminal body 4 on the same plane as the terminal body 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A

Description

The present invention relates to connection terminals.

In Patent Literature 1, a plate-like connecting portion protruding outside the electric wiring block is extended from a bus bar arranged in an adjacent electric wiring block, and these connecting portions are sandwiched in an overlapping state by a clip-like connecting member. A technique has been proposed for electrically connecting the busbars by doing so.
The electric wiring block accommodates electronic components and busbars. The male tab-type terminal connecting portion of the busbar is connected to one female terminal portion of the electronic component, and the male tab-type terminal fitting at the end of the electric wire is connected to the other female terminal portion of the electronic component. It is

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-10464

When connecting a conductor plate and an electric wire, not only a bus bar, but also a connection terminal capable of achieving a simplified structure and a reduced thickness is desired.

(1) The connection terminal (1; 1P; 1Q; 1R; 1T; 1U; 1V; 1W) of the present disclosure has a plate-like shape having a first edge (81) and a second edge (82) facing each other. A terminal body (4; 4U), a folded base end (51; 51P) connected to the first edge, and a tip end (52) arranged on the second edge side with respect to the base end. ; 52P), the conductive plate (200; 200B) being inserted between the elastic pressing piece and the terminal body from the second edge side. to the surface (4a) of the terminal body, and a tab extending from the terminal body on the same plane as or parallel to the terminal body. a terminal portion (3; 3Q; 3T);

In this configuration, the connection terminal includes the clip terminal portion having the plate-like terminal main body and the elastic pressing piece, and the tab terminal portion extending from the terminal main body, so that the structure can be simplified. In addition, since the tab terminal portion extends on the same plane as or parallel to the terminal main body, it is possible to reduce the thickness of the terminal.
Although alphanumeric characters in parentheses represent corresponding components and the like in embodiments described later, this does not mean that the present invention should be limited to those embodiments. The same shall apply hereinafter in this section.
(2) A first tab terminal is provided with a pair of elastic pressing pieces, and the tab terminal portion extends from between the base ends of the pair of elastic pressing pieces to the opposite side of the elastic pressing pieces. Part (3) may be included. According to this configuration, the connection terminals can be easily formed from sheet metal.
(3) The clip terminal portion may include a bridging portion (6; 6R) connecting the tip portions of the pair of elastic pressing pieces and pressing the conductor plate against the terminal main body. good. According to this configuration, it is possible to press the conductor plate over a wide area and ensure contact between the terminal main body and the conductor plate.
(4) The clip terminal portion includes an extension portion (63) extending from the bridging portion in a folded shape, and the extension portion engages with the rear surface of the terminal main body so that the pair of A regulating portion (63b) for regulating the amount of displacement of the elastic pressing piece may be included. According to this configuration, excessive deformation of the elastic pressing piece can be suppressed by the restricting portion.
(5) The extension portion may include a guide portion (63a) that engages with the edge portion (205) of the conductor plate and guides insertion of the conductor plate. According to this configuration, the conductor plate can be smoothly inserted into the clip terminal portion.
(6) The tab terminal portion may include a second tab terminal portion (3Q) extending from a third edge (83) intersecting the first edge. With this configuration, the degree of freedom in design can be increased.
(7) The surface (3Ta) of the tab terminal portion (3T) may be offset with respect to the surface (4a) of the terminal body. With this configuration, the height of the tab terminal portion can be easily adjusted with respect to the terminal body.
(8) The clip terminal portion is a guide protrusion (7; 11) protruding from the surface of the terminal body, and is engaged with the edge of the conductor plate to guide the insertion of the conductor plate. A guide protrusion may be included. According to this configuration, the conductor plate can be smoothly inserted into the clip terminal portion.
(9) The clip terminal portion is a locking protrusion (9) protruding from the surface of the terminal body, and is locked to the locking recess (206) of the conductor plate inserted into the clip terminal portion. and may include a locking projection for retaining the conductor plate. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the conductor plate from coming off by means of the locking protrusion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a connection terminal that achieves simplification and thinning of the structure.

1A is an exploded perspective view of a connection structure to which a connection terminal according to a first embodiment of the invention is applied; FIG. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the connection structure in a connected state. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the connection terminal from diagonally above. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the connection terminal from diagonally below. FIG. 3A is a plan view of a connection terminal; FIG. FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the connection terminals. FIG. 4A is a front view of a connection terminal; FIG. 4B is a rear view of the connection terminal. FIG. 5 is a side view of the connection terminal. FIG. 6A is a side view of the connection terminal in a state immediately before the conductor plate is inserted into the clip terminal portion. FIG. 6B is a side view of the connection terminal with the conductor plate inserted and connected to the clip terminal portion. FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a fitting portion between the tab terminal portion of the connection terminal and the mating terminal. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to a second embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to a third embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 10A is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to a fourth embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 10B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the connection terminal according to the fourth embodiment in which the conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to a fifth embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to a sixth embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to a seventh embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a connection terminal according to an eighth embodiment in which a conductor plate is inserted and connected. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another connection structure (application example) in which busbars are used as conductor plates.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view of a connection structure S1 to which the connection terminal 1 according to the first embodiment of the invention is applied. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the connected state of the connection structure S1.
1A and 1B, a connection terminal 1 is applied to a connection structure S1 that connects a crimp terminal 100 coupled to an end of an electric wire 10 and a conductor plate 200. FIG. A connection terminal 1 includes a clip terminal portion 2 to which a conductor plate 200 is connected, and a tab terminal portion 3 to which a crimp terminal 100 is connected.

The crimp terminal 100 includes a wire connection portion 101 connected to the wire 10 and a socket portion 102 into which the tab terminal portion 3 is inserted and fitted. The conductor plate 200 is, for example, an elongated rectangular copper plate and includes a front surface 201 and a back surface 202 . An insertion hole 204 through which a fixing element (not shown) is inserted is formed near the tip 203 of the conductor plate 200 .
2A is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1 from diagonally above, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1 from diagonally below. 3A is a plan view of the connection terminal 1, and FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the connection terminal 1. FIG. 4A is a front view of the connection terminal 1, and FIG. 4B is a rear view of the connection terminal 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view of the connection terminal 1. FIG.

The clip terminal portion 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 5. FIG. The clip terminal portion 2 includes a terminal body 4 , a pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 , a bridging portion 6 and two pairs of guiding protrusions 7 .
First, the terminal body 4 will be described.
The terminal main body 4 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape. The terminal body 4 includes a front portion 41 , a rear portion 42 , a pair of side portions 43 and an insertion hole 44 . Each side 43 includes a front portion 43a and a rear portion 43b. The rear portion 43b is a projecting portion projecting outward from the adjacent front portion 43a.

The terminal body 4 has a front surface 4a, a back surface 4b, a front edge 81 (first edge) that is the edge of the front portion 41, a rear edge 82 (second edge) that is the rear edge, and a pair of side edges 83 (third edges) that are edges of the pair of side portions 43 .
The front edge 81 and the rear edge 82 face the insertion direction X1 of the conductor plate 200 . The front edge 81 is arranged on the insertion direction X1 side, and the rear edge 82 is arranged on the opposite side X2 of the insertion direction X1. The pair of side edges 83 are edges that cross the front edge 81 . Each side edge 83 includes a front edge 83 a that is the edge of the front portion 43 a of the side portion 43 and a rear edge 83 b that is the edge of the rear portion 43 b of the side portion 43 .

A pair of front and rear guide projections 7 projecting from the surface 4a of the terminal body 4 are formed on the rear portion 43b (overhanging portion) of each side portion 43. As shown in FIG. Each guide protrusion 7 is formed by extrusion from the back surface 4b side, for example, and is composed of a plurality of burr-like protrusions arranged in a ring around the hole 7a.
When the conductor plate 200 is inserted into the clip terminal portion 2, the guide protrusions 7 are engaged with the edges 205 (see FIGS. 1A and 1B) on both sides of the conductor plate 200, thereby guiding the conductor plate 200. Performs the function of guiding insertion.

In addition, substantially at the center of the terminal body 4, an insertion hole 44 is inserted through which a fixing element (fixing screw, rivet, etc., not shown) for fixing the terminal body 4 together with the conductor plate 200 to a mounting portion (not shown) is inserted. is formed. With the conductor plate 200 inserted into the clip terminal portion 2, the insertion hole 204 of the conductor plate 200 and the insertion hole 44 of the terminal body 4 are aligned with each other (see FIG. 1B), and these aligned insertion holes are aligned. A fixing element (not shown) is inserted through 204 and 44 .

Next, the elastic pressing piece 5 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 includes a proximal end portion 51 and a distal end portion 52 and is supported by the terminal body 4 in a cantilevered manner. The base end portion 51 is connected to the front edge 81 (first edge) and is folded back from the terminal body 4 . The distal end portion 52 is arranged on the rear edge 82 side with respect to the proximal end portion 51 . As shown in FIG. 5, the tip portion 52 of the elastic pressing piece 5 is inclined so as to approach the surface of the terminal main body 4 toward the side X2 opposite to the insertion direction X1.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 3A, the base ends 51 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 are separated by a predetermined distance. The bridging portion 6 is formed in a rectangular plate shape that connects the tip portions 52 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 . The bridging portion 6 includes a pressing portion 61 and a guiding portion 62 .
The pressing portion 61 is connected to the tip portions 52 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 . As shown in FIG. 5 , the pressing portion 61 is a rectangular plate parallel to the surface 4 a of the terminal body 4 , and includes a flat wide pressing surface 61 a facing the surface 4 a of the terminal body 4 .

As shown in FIG. 6A , the gap between the pressing surface 61 a and the surface 4 a of the terminal body 4 is smaller than the thickness of the conductor plate 200 when the conductor plate 200 is not inserted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, the elastic pressing piece 5 elastically deformed in the inserted state of the conductor plate 200 pushes the conductor plate 200 to the terminal main body through the pressing portion 61 of the bridging portion 6 due to its elastic repulsive force. 4 is pressed to the surface 4a side.

The guide portion 62 is a rectangular plate connected to the pressing portion 61 on the opposite side of the elastic pressing piece 5 . The guide portion 62 is an inclined portion that moves away from the surface 4a of the terminal body 4 toward the side X2 opposite to the insertion direction X1. The guide portion 62 functions to guide the insertion of the conductor plate 200 into the clip terminal portion 2 by engaging with the surface 201 of the conductor plate 200 .
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B , a conductive plate 200 inserted from the rear edge 82 (second edge) side between the pressing portion 6b of the bridging portion 6 and the surface 4a of the terminal body 4 is bridging. The pressing surface 61 a of the pressing portion 61 of the portion 6 is elastically pressed against the surface 4 a of the terminal body 4 .

Next, the tab terminal portion 3 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the tab terminal portion 3 extends from the front edge 81 of the terminal body 4 forward (in the insertion direction X1) on the same plane. The tab terminal portion 3 has an elongated plate shape and includes a base end portion 31, a tip end portion 32, a front surface 3a, and a rear surface 3b.
The base end portion 31 of the tab terminal portion 3 is connected to the front edge 81 of the terminal body 4 . The tab terminal portion 3 extends from between the base ends 51 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 to the opposite side of the elastic pressing pieces 5 . The front surface 3 a of the tab terminal portion 3 is flush with the front surface 4 a of the terminal main body 4 , and the back surface 3 b of the tab terminal portion 3 is flush with the back surface 4 b of the terminal main body 4 . As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and a cross-sectional view of FIG. 7 , the tab terminal portion 3 is inserted and fitted into the socket portion 102 of the crimp terminal 100 at the end of the electric wire 10 .

According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the connection terminal 1 includes a clip terminal portion 2 having a plate-like terminal body 4 and an elastic pressing piece 5 and extending from the terminal body 4. Since the tab terminal portion 3 is integrally included, the structure can be simplified. Further, since the tab terminal portion 3 extends on the same plane as the terminal main body 4, it is possible to achieve a reduction in thickness.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, the tab terminal portion 3 extends from between the base ends 51 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 to the opposite side of the elastic pressing pieces 5 . Therefore, the connection terminal 1 can be easily formed from sheet metal.

2A and 6B, the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 presses the conductor plate 200 against the terminal body 4 by the bridging portion 6 connecting the tip portions 52 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the contact between the terminal body 4 and the conductor plate 200 can be ensured by pressing the conductor plate 200 over a wide area.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the guide protrusions 7 protruding from the surface 4a of the terminal body 4 are engaged with the edges 205 of the conductor plate 200 to guide the insertion of the conductor plate 200. As shown in FIGS. Therefore, the conductor plate 200 can be smoothly inserted into the clip terminal portion 2 .
(Second embodiment)
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1P according to the second embodiment in which the conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. The main difference between the connection terminal 1P of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8 and the connection terminal 1 of the first embodiment is that, in the connection terminal 1P of the second embodiment, the tip portions 52P of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5P are separated from each other. It is separated.

Specifically, each elastic pressing piece 5P includes a proximal end portion 51P, a distal end portion 52P, and a pressing portion 53P arranged adjacent to the distal end portion 52P. The pressing portion 53</b>P is a rectangular portion arranged parallel to the surface of the terminal body 4 and presses the conductor plate 200 against the surface 4 a of the terminal body 4 . The tip portion 52P also functions as an inclined guide portion that moves away from the surface 4a of the terminal body 4 toward the side X2 opposite to the insertion direction X1.

In the configuration of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the structure can be simplified.
(Third Embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1Q according to the third embodiment, in which the conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. The main difference between the connection terminal 1Q of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 9 and the connection terminal 1 of the first embodiment is that the connection terminal 1Q of the third embodiment has a tab terminal as the first tab terminal. It is to include the terminal portion 3 and the second tab terminal portion 3Q. The second tab terminal portion 3Q extends from the side edge 83 (rear side edge 83b of the rear portion 43b) of one (or both) side portions 43 of the terminal body 4, for example, on the same plane. and extend outward.

In the configuration of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the degree of freedom in design can be increased.
(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 10A is a perspective view of a connection terminal 1R according to the fourth embodiment in which a conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. FIG. 10B is a schematic cross-sectional view of a main part of the connection terminal 1R. The main difference between the connection terminal 1R of the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and the connection terminal 1 of the first embodiment is that the tip portions 52 of the pair of elastic pressing pieces 5 in the connection terminal 1R of the fourth embodiment The bridging portion 6</b>R that connects between them includes a pressing portion 61 , a guiding portion 62 , and a pair of extending portions 63 .

The guide portion 62 guides the surface 201 of the conductor plate 200 . The guide portion 62 includes a pair of protruding ends 62 a that protrude to both sides of the pressing portion 61 .
Each extension portion 63 includes a guide portion 63a extending in a bent shape from the end portion of the corresponding projecting end 62a of the guide portion 62 on the opposite side X2 in the insertion direction X1 toward the terminal main body 4, and an extension of the guide portion 63a. and a regulating portion 63b (only the regulating portion 63b of one extending portion 63 is shown in FIG. 10A) extending in a curved shape from the installation end toward the insertion direction X1 side.

Each guide portion 63 a guides insertion of the conductor plate 200 by engaging with a corresponding edge 205 of the conductor plate 200 . Each restricting portion 63b restricts the amount of displacement of the elastic pressing piece 5 by engaging with the back surface 4b of the terminal body 4 (specifically, the back surface of the rear portion 43b of the side portion 43).
In the configuration of the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, excessive deformation of the elastic pressing piece 5 can be suppressed by the restricting portion 63b.
(Fifth embodiment)
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1T according to the fifth embodiment in which the conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. The main difference between the connection terminal 1T of the fifth embodiment and the connection terminal 1 of the first embodiment is that in the connection terminal 1T of the fifth embodiment, the tab terminal portion 3T including the base end portion 31T and the tip portion 32T is It extends parallel to the terminal main body 4 .

Specifically, the base end portion 31T of the tab terminal portion 3T is bent into a crank shape and connected to the terminal body 4, so that the surface 3Ta of the tab terminal portion 3T is bent against the surface 4a of the terminal body 4. Offset to be higher.
In the configuration of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the height of the tab terminal portion 3 can be easily adjusted with respect to the terminal main body 4 . Although not shown, the surface 3Ta of the tab terminal portion 3T may be offset so as to be lower than the surface 4a of the terminal body 4. FIG.
(Sixth embodiment)
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a connection terminal 1U according to the sixth embodiment in which a conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. The main difference between the connection terminal 1U of the sixth embodiment in FIG. 12 and the connection terminal 1 of the first embodiment is that in the connection terminal 1U of the sixth embodiment, the width of the terminal body 4U (the width between the rear edges 83b) width) is made substantially the same as the lateral width of the conductor plate 200, and the guide protrusions 7 in the first embodiment are eliminated.

In the configuration of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, further simplification and miniaturization of the structure can be achieved.
(Seventh embodiment)
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1V according to the seventh embodiment, in which the conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. The main difference between the connection terminal 1V of the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. The difference is that the convex portion 9 is provided. The locking protrusions 9 are arranged on the rear portions 43b of the respective side portions 43 of the terminal body 4. As shown in FIG.

The engaging projection 9 is a mountain-shaped projection formed in a right-angled triangular shape when viewed from the side, and includes a guide portion 9a and an engaging portion 9b. The guide portion 9a is an inclined surface that recedes from the surface 4a of the terminal body 4 in the insertion direction X1. The locking portion 9b is a surface arranged perpendicular to the surface 4a of the terminal body 4, and is arranged on the insertion direction X1 side of the guide portion 9a.
When the conductor plate 200 is inserted into the clip terminal portion 2 , after the leading end portion 203 of the conductor plate 200 climbs over the guide portion 9 a , the locking protrusion 9 is formed in the cutout formed on the side portion of the conductor plate 200 . The conductor plate 200 is prevented from coming off from the clip terminal portion 2 by fitting into the notch-shaped engaging recess 206 and engaging the engaging portion 9b with the edge portion 206a of the engaging recess 206 . The locking protrusion 9 may be formed by a cut-and-raised piece that is cantilevered on the edge of the opening formed in the terminal body 4 . Moreover, the locking protrusion 9 may be formed by an embossed portion.

In the configuration of the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the conductor plate 200 from coming off by means of the engaging protrusions 9 .
(Eighth embodiment)
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the connection terminal 1W according to the eighth embodiment in which the conductor plate 200 is inserted and connected. The main difference between the connection terminal 1W of the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. As a guiding projection for guiding the insertion of the conductor plate 200 into the clip terminal portion 2, a guiding projection 11 having the same shape as the engaging projection 9 in FIG. 13 is used.

The guide protrusion 11 may be formed by a cut-and-raised piece that is cantilevered on the edge of the opening formed in the terminal body 4 . Also, the guide protrusions 11 may be formed of embossed portions.
In the configuration of the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the conductor plate 200 can be smoothly inserted into the clip terminal portion 2 by the guidance of the guide protrusions 11 .
(Application example)
FIG. 15 shows an application example (corresponding to another connection structure S2) in which a plurality of connection terminals 1 of the first embodiment of FIG. ). Although a pair of connection terminals 1 are connected to each other in FIG. 15, the shape of the busbar may be changed so that three or more connection terminals 1 are connected to the busbar. Any of the connection terminals of the first to eighth embodiments may be used as the connection terminals connected by the busbar.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and for example, only the second tab terminal portion 3Q (see FIG. 9) may be provided as the tab terminal portion. In addition, the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims.

1 connection terminal 1P connection terminal 1Q connection terminal 1R connection terminal 1T connection terminal 1U connection terminal 1V connection terminal 1W connection terminal 2 clip terminal portion 3 (first) tab terminal portion 3Q second tab terminal portion 3T tab terminal portion 3a surface 3Ta surface 4 Terminal main body 4U Terminal main body 4a Surface 5 Elastic pressing piece 5P Elastic pressing piece 6 Bridge portion 6R Bridge portion 7 Guide convex portion 9 Locking convex portion 10 Electric wire 11 Guide convex portion 51 Base end portion 51P Base end portion 52 Tip portion 52P Tip Portion 53P Pressing portion 61 Pressing portion 63 Extended portion 63a Guide portion 63b Regulating portion 81 Front edge (first edge)
82 trailing edge (second edge)
83 side edge (third edge)
100 Crimp terminal 101 Wire connecting portion 102 Socket portion 200 Conductor plate 200B Bus bar (conductor plate)
203 tip portion 205 edge portion 206 locking recess S1 connection structure S2 connection structure X1 insertion direction

Claims (9)

A plate-shaped terminal body having a first edge and a second edge facing each other, a folded base end connected to the first edge, and a base end on the second edge side of the base end a cantilevered elastic pressing piece having a distal end disposed thereon, wherein a conductive plate inserted between the elastic pressing piece and the terminal body from the second edge side is elastically attached to the surface of the terminal body. a clip terminal portion including an elastic pressing piece that presses against the
and a tab terminal portion extending from the terminal main body on the same plane as or parallel to the terminal main body. A pair of the elastic pressing pieces are provided,
2. The connection terminal according to claim 1, wherein the tab terminal portion includes a first tab terminal portion extending from between the base end portions of the pair of elastic pressing pieces to the opposite side of the elastic pressing pieces. . 3. The connection terminal according to claim 2, wherein said clip terminal portion includes a bridging portion connecting said tip portions of said pair of elastic pressing pieces and pressing said conductor plate against said terminal main body. The clip terminal portion includes an extension portion extending in a folded shape from the bridging portion,
4. The connection terminal according to claim 3, wherein said extended portion includes a restricting portion that restricts the amount of displacement of said pair of elastic pressing pieces by engaging with the rear surface of said terminal body. 5. The connection terminal according to claim 4, wherein said extension includes a guide portion that engages with an edge of said conductor plate and guides insertion of said conductor plate. The connection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the tab terminal portion includes a second tab terminal portion extending from a third edge that intersects with the first edge. The connection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the surface of the tab terminal portion is offset with respect to the surface of the terminal body. 3. The clip terminal portion includes a guide protrusion protruding from the surface of the terminal body, the guide protrusion engaging an edge of the conductor plate to guide insertion of the conductor plate. 8. The connection terminal according to any one of 1 to 7. The clip terminal portion is an engaging projection projecting from the surface of the terminal body, and is engaged with an engaging recess of the conductor plate inserted into the clip terminal portion to retain the conductor plate. The connection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a locking projection.

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