JPS62500127A - electrical connectors - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] heat sensitive electrical connectors Keimei's j-1 Connect the conductors (or contacts) of one electrical component to the corresponding four wires (or contacts) of another electrical component. In many cases, it is necessary to connect or disconnect the terminal (contact).

In addition, this kind of connection (or disconnection) can be easily and efficiently done using standard tools. It is desirable that it can be carried out even in places where preparation is difficult.

Furthermore, in many cases, the fitting (or removal) for the above connection (or disconnection) is It is desirable that no force is required to remove it. This is the tig on the parts to be connected. This is because there are many cases where it is necessary to prevent the provision of i.

In many fields of application of electrical connectors, between four electric bodies arranged close to each other and parallel to each other, connections, strong connections, or connections with high resistance to shock and vibration. Especially when it is needed. Conventionally, each conductor of one electrical component was connected to this Should be in separate form to connect with the corresponding conductor of another electrical component Connecting elements have been proposed, but they do not meet the above requirements. was difficult.

A chest of inventions According to the present invention, an electrical connector is provided which aims to achieve the above requirements. is provided.

The present invention relates to an electrical connector preferably having a plurality of bins, which has a tal length. a male member having a plurality of conductors extending in parallel in the hand direction; Suburi for.

A female member having a tube. A plurality of parallel 4 on the female member The electric body extends along the inner surface of the bullet tube that receives the male member. configured to

The plurality of electrical conductors extending in parallel along the inner surface of the split tube of the female part. are arranged at intervals corresponding to the four electric conductors extending along the -F recording member. above male The member has a thicker end that can be inserted into the nubrisothotube, and the member has a thicker end that can be inserted into the Each conductor provided along the inner surface of the male member is attached to the thicker end of the male member. It is arranged to face each corresponding conductor. The above sublime/tube is Made from Nitinol and other shape memory materials , its memory shape is set to an open state (or a closed state) in advance, and this When heated to the transition temperature of It is designed to transform so that

With a connector like the one above, the force required for insertion is zero1, the strength is high, and It has advantages such as narrowing the distance between electric bodies and improving 1j impact resistance. It will be done. When the splint tube is closed, the electrical conductor provided along the male member each in contact with a corresponding electrical conductor along the splint tube. Ru.

The present invention preferably relates to an electrical connector for joining two slips together. do. In that case, the first strip is formed with a split tube at one end. , the spring 1- of the tube can be selectively opened or closed. It is composed of sea urchins. Also, the second strip is attached to the top when the tube is open. When the two strips are to be connected, the tip is inserted into the split. The tube is now closed.

According to the invention, said second strip has at least one electrically conductive strip along it. a conductor coupled to a corresponding conductor along the first strip; It is now possible to do so. Typically, the upper and lower sides of said second strip A plurality of parallel conductors provided on the surface close the above split tube. The first strip is bonded to the corresponding conductor of the first strip.

In one embodiment, an electrical conductor is provided along the upper surface of the second strip. is separated from the conductor provided along its lower surface and becomes independent from each other. It is configured as follows. And the same goes for the conductor that should be provided along the first strip. (a) the upper plurality of conductors are arranged along the upper surface of the second strip; fb) The plurality of conductors on the lower side are the conductor on the lower surface of the second strip independently of the plurality of conductors on the upper side; are arranged to face each other. Therefore, separate from the connections made on the lower surface. Separated form, double form with separate connections formed on the upper side as well. A connector is provided. That is, there are X conductors along the upper surface of the second strip. If a body is provided and X conductors are provided along the lower surface, the connection of two electric sets It is possible to do this.

In a second embodiment, a conductor provided along the upper surface of said second strip. The electric body is configured to be continuously connected to the conductor provided along the lower surface. Ru. Similarly, the plurality of conductors provided on the upper surface of the first strip are It is provided so as to be connected to a plurality of conductors provided on the lower surface of the. This example is It provides a glue-type connector. In this configuration, for each conductor, Electrical connections are made in the upper and lower regions.

Modification of the above two embodiments, namely single type connector and double type connector It is also possible to provide a hybrid type connector by doing so. the In some cases, some of the conductors along the upper surface of the second strip are Store the strip separately from the conductor, and store it separately from the upper strip. The conductor is extended in a continuous manner with the conductor of the lower strip.

Alternatively, lower all conductors along the upper strip of the second strip. Continuously connect the conductor along the side strips, whereas the first strip All of the upper conductors must be continuous with all of the lower conductors. It is also possible to do so. By doing so, the first string above connected to multiple conductors above the top and multiple conductors below it. The second group of line columns will be on the second strip above when the splint tube is closed. connected to the conductor of the first strip and the second strip. Connections between bodies are formed.

In various embodiments, the split tube is preferably a nickel-titanium alloy. Ladle at least one shape memory layer made of a shape memory metal such as gold. Twist Physically, the tube has a shape memory layer and the surrounding area of the shape memory layer. A stainless steel layer is placed on the tube and the tube is surrounded by a stainless steel layer. A flexible plastic material in which a conductor is embedded. It consists of multiple coaxial layers. Depending on the heating means for the shape memory layer, Along the part of the flexible plastic layer inscribed in the split tube A heater element is provided at a position close to the shape memory layer.

In order to provide a locking function to the connecting part of the connector, insert it into the above split tube. The end of the second strip to be inserted is made thicker.

According to the invention, the closure of the connector is achieved by connecting the shape memory layer to its own transition temperature. This is achieved by heating to a maximum temperature. However, the shape memory layer is unique to this When heated at the transition temperature of It is also possible that shape memory metals are , the intensity is known, and therefore the input to the memorized shape as described above is It exhibits high strength even when closed or opened.

Cut-time 9-Simplified-Kabuto Gentanru FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the connector according to the present invention, seen from the upper left rear side; Figures 1 to V are side views for explaining the operation of the connector shown in Figure 1. , FIG. V shows one of the elements that may be formed in the first strip as shown in FIG. An explanatory diagram showing an embodiment, FIG. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of possible elements. The double formed by the strip and the second strip shown in Figure V. Figure X, a perspective view from the front left upper part of the An explanatory diagram showing another example of a treatment/ment that can be formed on the second strip, Figures X and XI are perspective views of a connector according to the invention with a cover and FIG.

All-one skin--Fu♀Yuwokari FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of an electrical connector 100 according to the present invention. Ko The connector 100 has a first end formed as a split tip 104. 7 with a strip 102. Split Chi above! , -bu 104 is coaxial It has a plurality of layers 2 formed thereon, and around it, l' is inscribed and circumscribed. iIf" plastic layer 106 is provided. That is, the flexible plastic layer 106 is The stick layer 106 runs along the flat bilayer portion 107 of the first strip knob 102. and passes along the outer periphery of the upper lip 108, and then passes through the split channel. It extends along the inner surface of tube 104 and reaches lower lip 110 . Furthermore, above The plastic layer 106 extends from the lower lip 110 to the splint tube. the flat portion of the first strip 102; It is designed to return to 107. The flat portion 107 is made of two pieces that are placed in front of each other. It forms a laminated structure consisting of plastic layers.

The split tube 104 has shape memory N112 and another [11 4, and the layer 114 is preferably made of stainless steel. Up Shape memory layer 112 and layer 114 are surrounded by flexible plastic layer 106. Ru.

A flexible heater of known construction is installed along the internal portion of the flexible plastic layer 106. 120 are provided. The recorder 120 is provided adjacent to the shape memory layer 112. and heat is applied to it. The above flexible plastic N10 6 along N126 above the first strip 102. Electric bodies 130, 132 and 134 (the number of which can be changed as appropriate) are provided. Ma In addition, a parallel conductor 136 is provided along the lower side 128 of the first strip 102. ．． 138 and 140 are provided. Each of the above four electric bodies 130 to 134 has a flat portion 1 07 along the outer periphery of the upper lip 108, and each of the conductors 13 6 to 140 are similar along the lower layer 128 of the first strip 102. It extends along the path of As described later, it is provided along the upper side 126. The conductors 130 to 134 are provided along the lower N128 depending on the embodiment. The conductors 136 to 140 may be elongated or (It is also possible to extend it.)

The conductors 130 to 140 are preferably flexible plastics similar to the heater 120 described above. It is embedded in plastic N106, which increases durability and impact resistance. In addition to improving the performance, integral structure, and strength, the positional relationship between the conductor and the heater is It is desirable to maintain this at a constant level. In that case, the conductors 130 to 140 and heater 120 are covered by plastic layer 106. The above conductor is exposed so that electrical contact can be made when the other four electric bodies are crimped against it. To ensure this, windows are opened in the plastic layer 106 where contact is required. Ru. As described below, the window extends along the upper lip 108 and the lower lip 110. At least a portion of the provided conductor 130 to 140 to be electrically contacted is exposed. Let it come out. In the space between them there is a channel into which a second strip 150 can be inserted. A tube split 104 is formed.

The second strip 150 has two flexible plastic layers 152 and 154. However, these extend in the same direction. The upper layer 152 extends along this The lower layer 154 has conductors 160 to 164 extending therethrough. It has electric layers 166 to 170 (not shown). The conductor 160 or A window 174 is provided in the upper layer 152 to expose the layer 164. lower r It is desirable to provide a similar window for fi154 as well.

The end portion 176 of the second strip 150 is formed thicker and has a split tube. It can be inserted into the tube 104. (Above end portion) 76 is the above layer Insert a rondo or something equivalent into the folded part of the bottom 150 and 152. You can make it thicker by doing this. ) By making the end portion 176 thicker as described above. Close the splint tube 104 with the above @ part 176 inserted. Then, even if the strips 102 and 150 are tried to be separated, they cannot be separated. Become.

Specifically, the upper lip 108 and the lower lip 110 are locked together as desired. When operatively closed, the ends 176 desirably do not contact these ends. It is configured to

Connector 100 in FIG. 1 is shown with its splint tube 104 closed. has been done. To insert the second strip 150, the splint tube is The tube 104 must be deformed so that its splits open. Therefore The shape memory layer 112 changes the tube 104 from the closed state to the open state. or to function to transform from an open state to a closed state. It has become. Shape memory layer 112 is actuated to cause tube 104 to open; Or whether it operates to close depends on the memory shape set in the layer 112. are doing. The shape memory r:f1112 is a predetermined memory shape or shape. It is made of a material that can be formed into a shape. The above shape to be memorized is given After the material is deformed, this is brought to its characteristic transition temperature. By doing so, it is possible to restore (or restore) the original memory shape. Many Many plastics have heat-recoverable memory properties, but the shape of the present invention The material of the memory layer 112 is a nickel-titanium alloy, ie, Nitinol (Niti Metals with metastatic properties such as nol) are recommended.

Nitinol or the above-mentioned memory or restorability from a thermally unstable state. The behavior of other alloys such as Not mentioned.

However, U.S. Pat. No. 3,606,592 to Madurski et al. Shape memory phenomenon is also discussed in U.S. Patent No. 4,018,547 to Rogen. There is a description of this, which is included here for reference. In short, , Nitinol can have a shape memory above a certain temperature. .

at such temperatures (e.g. about 900'F for 55-nitinol). The form to be stored is set by holding it in the shape of . At the same time as this , Nitinol has a transition temperature range. range; hereinafter referred to as rTTRJ), and below this temperature, Ni Tinol alloys are plastic and therefore can be plastically deformed - Restoration is carried out in more than one degree. Therefore, the temperature of this alloy should be kept above the above TTR. When raised to a high temperature, the atoms of the alloy that were in the displaced position in the deformed state are returns to the preset original position. Therefore, Nitinol or Similar alloys with memory properties are under pressure at temperatures below the TTR. The deformation and restoration cycle is achieved by adding It is possible to repeat cycles alternately. As is known, the above TTR or restoration Temperatures can range from -60°F to +300°F by proper selection of alloy. It is possible to set it within

In a preferred embodiment, the shape memory layer 112 allows the tube 104 to be opened. It acts to make it easier. The tube 104 has a splint provided by layer 114. It closes using force. The above spring force is applied to the shape memory layer 11 When 2 is flexible and has plasticity (e.g. below the transition temperature of nitinol), the tube 104 is large enough to close the shape memory layer 112. is set so that when it restores, the force is weaker than its restoring force. Or It is also possible, although not necessarily preferred, if the layer 114 is not provided. In this case, the tube 104 is deformed so as to be closed using a tool or the like. Also good.

Although the dimensions of the connector 100 vary widely depending on its intended use, examples are given below. If so, the following is true. -11111・-Outer diameter when tube 104 is closed: 0.120 inch, layer 112 thickness: 0.020 inch, layer 114 thickness: 0.015 inch, inner diameter of tube 104 (when opened): 0.022 inch Dimensions of plastic RF106:: Same as conventionally known flexible strips .

The operation of the connector 1000 described above is shown in FIGS.

In the first step, the connector 100 is closed (by action of layer 114) and the tube is closed (by action of layer 114). The upper lip 108 and lower lip 110 of the tube 104 are in contact. Part ■ In the figure, tube 104 is opened by heating shape memory layer 112; The thickened end 176 of the second strip 150 is inserted as shown in FIG. becomes possible. The above heating is performed by the heater 120. for heating It is also possible to use other heat sources. When heating is stopped, the upper lip 108 and the lower lip 110 are closed to sandwich the second strip 150 therebetween. Ru. Upon insertion of the second strip and closure of the tube, the second strip 150 The window 174 (see FIG. 1) is aligned with the upper lip 108 and is aligned with the lower lip 108. ! A corresponding window provided at 154 (see FIG. 1) is also aligned with the lower lip 110. I am forced to do it. By providing a window along the upper lip 108, the conductor 1 30 to 134 are crimped to the conductors 160 to 164, respectively, and are electrically connected. contact is made. Similarly, a window may be provided along the lower lip 114. Accordingly, the conductors 136 to 140 are different from the conductors 166 to 170, respectively. and crimped, again allowing electrical contact. Figure ■ shows the An embodiment of the first strip 200 is shown in a pre-assembled state. has been done. FIG. 3 shows the upper lip 10 when formed as shown in FIG. 8 and two windows 201 and 20 formed along the lower lip 110, respectively. 2 is shown. The conductors 204-216 are made of flexible plastic 218. embedded. These conductors 204 to 216 are, as shown in FIG. Assume that the first strip is provided along the upper layer. The electric bodies 204 to 216 terminate slightly beyond the window 201 and are conductive. Similarly, the electric bodies 224 to 236 end slightly extending out from the window 202. There is. A heating element 240 can also be connected to the plastic 218. It is embedded with the terminal and can be heated.

An embodiment of the second strip 300 is shown in FIG. By bending along the lines, the structure shown in Figure 1 can be created. Ru. One window 301 is embedded in the “top” layer 320 of plastic 322 Conductors 304 to 318 are exposed. The conductors 324 to 338 are located on the lower side of 1. It is provided in the m layer 340 and exposed through the window 302.

FIG. 4 shows the first strip 200 shown in FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a connector assembled from trip 300. FIG. Figure 4 shows double type The conductors 206' to 2]0' are connected to the lower layer. The conductor, for example, the four electric conductors 224 to 236 in Fig. 4 electric bodies 308' to 312' are also provided along the lower scrap. It is not connected to the conductor, for example, the conductors 324 to 338 shown in Fig. .

Accordingly, the six conductors of the first strip 200' are located on the lower side. It is connected to the six four-electric bodies of the second strip 300′ in a separate form from the four-electric bodies of the second strip 300′. It will be done. That is, the connections in the upper layer (pair 206' and 326', 20B' and 328' pair, 210' and 330' pair) and similar connections at the lower sill. It is formed.

Next, if we look at Figure ■8, the figure shows the 71 A second three-way knob 400 is shown.

Specifically, each conductor 406-420 of the lower layer 422 is connected to a second strip. When folding the bottom 400 along the 1-15 line, it is continuous up to the bottom 424 on the bottom side. It has been set up so that it can be used for court. For single type connectors, the first Each conductor in the strip (not shown) also extends the entire length of the plastic layer. and thereby exposes through the two windows 430 and 432 -2 each conductor i0. The 6 orimeter 1,420 is connected to each conductor of the first strip corresponding to the electric current. We are trying to maintain close contact with each other. The above-mentioned ・n=/guru form or ゛ In the case of a sawtooth single hybrid type embodiment, which is different from a pull type connector, the above The second story? Leave some of the conductors in the upper layer of the block intact, and Connect the other conductors of the strip by extending them continuously to the conductors of the lower strip. All you have to do is make it easier. Alternatively, the conductor of the upper strip of the second strip Extend and connect all of the electrical conductors to the conductors on the lower strip, and For example, for multiple conductors in the first strip, do not necessarily include all of them. It is also possible to have a configuration in which it is not connected to the plurality of lower conductors. In that case includes a natural conductor on the top of the first strip and a double conductor on the bottom of the first strip. Two groups of line rows each connected to a number of conductors are connected when the split tube is closed. 11, which interconnects the second strip when the Connections are made between each of the four electric bodies of the first strip, the second strip, and the first strip.

FIGS. X and XI show a shape memory layer 504, a stainless steel 06, I-, -tube 502 consisting of 508 and a plastic layer 510 The cover 500 is covered with the cover 500. is for receiving a second strinop 514 having a locking end 516. It has a thrower l-512.

According to the present invention, the conductor provided along the first strip is connected to the second strip. It connects to a corresponding conductor along the I-lip, thereby creating an electric current between the two. A physical connection is formed. The conductor is embedded within a plastic layer, or is covered by a plus layer, allowing electrical contact above. A window is required for this purpose.

J] Shi, the above four electric bodies are not completely embedded in the plastic layer, and this is the case. If it protrudes from the plastic layer or is provided on the surface of the plastic layer, the above-mentioned No windows are required.

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[Claims] 1) A split tube whose one end is formed into a tube shape, and the above-mentioned split tube. a first strip having deformation means for selectively opening and closing the splits of the tube; at least one tube disposed along the inner peripheral surface of the split tube; having a conductor; Said deformation means consists of a heat-recoverable member, which brings it to its predetermined transition temperature. When the split tube is placed in a predetermined open or closed An electrical connector characterized in that it operates to return to its shape. 2) having a second strip along which at least one electrical conductor is provided; ; The second strip can be inserted into the split tube when it is opened. It is Noh; The inserted second strip is such that the split tube is attached to the deformation means. Thus, when closed, each conductor of the first strip has a corresponding said first strip in alignment with and in contact with the conductor of the second strip; 2. An electrical connector according to claim 1, which is connected to an electrical connector. 3) The split tube has a plurality of coaxial layers, and the heat-resilient member is consisting of a shape memory metal forming one of said coaxial layers; A second layer of the coaxial plurality of layers at least partially contains the heat resilient member. consisting of a surrounding metal layer; the thermoresilient member is brought to its transition temperature The electrical connector according to claim 2, which opens the split tube when the split tube is opened. Ta. 4) having a heater placed in close proximity to the heat restorable member; The heater has sufficient power to heat the heat-resilient member to its transition temperature. 4. The electrical connector of claim 3, wherein the electrical connector transmits sufficient heat. 5) The first and second strips are both flexible strips, The first strip is a conductive strip running parallel to it at a predetermined distance from each other. Similarly, the second strip also maintains a predetermined distance from each other along this. 5. The electrical connector of claim 4, further comprising conductors extending parallel to each other. 6) said first strip extends along its upper surface; the first plurality of conductors correspondingly correspond to the first plurality of conductors; arranged to terminate at a first plurality of contacts provided exposed on the inner surface of the lit tube; established; and the first strip extends along its lower surface. the second plurality of conductors correspondingly correspond to the second plurality of conductors; arranged to terminate in a second plurality of contacts provided exposed on the inner surface of the lit tube; established; Said second strip extends along said lower surface of said mutually parallel fourth strip. It has a plurality of conductors, and the fourth plurality of conductors have a corresponding fourth plurality of conductors. and each of said contacts is arranged to terminate in said splitter. when the tube is closed with said second strip inserted inside it. Claim 5, wherein the second plurality of contacts are crimped to the corresponding second plurality of contacts. Electrical connectors listed in section. 7) The second strip has a thicker end, and the second strip has a thicker end. When the tube is inserted, the thicker end will be located within the split tube; The thicker end will lock the second strip above when the split tube is closed. 7. The electrical connector according to claim 6. 8) each of said strips has a cover layer embedded with said conductor; The cover layer has contacts on the first strip connected to the contacts on the second strip. Claim 7: A window for exposing the contact is formed so that the contact can come into contact with the contact. Electrical connectors listed in section. 9) The first and second strips are both flexible strips, The first strip is a conductive strip running parallel to it at a predetermined distance from each other. Similarly, the second strip also maintains a predetermined distance from each other along this. 2. The electrical connector of claim 1, further comprising conductors extending parallel to each other. 10) said first strip extending along its upper surface; a first plurality of conductors, and the first plurality of conductors are configured to accommodate the stiffness. terminating in a first plurality of contacts provided exposed on the inner surface of the pritt tube. arranged; and the first strip extends along its lower surface. the second plurality of conductors correspondingly correspond to the second plurality of conductors; arranged to terminate in a second plurality of contacts provided exposed on the inner surface of the lit tube; established; The second strip also includes the mutually parallel second strips extending along its upper surface. three plurality of conductors, and the third plurality of conductors are provided correspondingly. each of said third plurality of contacts; The above split tube is suspended with the above second strip inserted inside it. crimped onto the corresponding first plurality of contacts when closed; Said second strip extends along said lower surface of said mutually parallel fourth strip. It has a plurality of conductors, and the fourth plurality of conductors have a corresponding fourth plurality of conductors. and each of said contacts is arranged to terminate in said splitter. when the tube is closed with said second strip inserted inside it. Claim 9, wherein the second plurality of contacts are crimped to the corresponding second plurality of contacts. Electrical connectors listed in section. 11) The second strip has a thicker end, and the second strip has a thicker end. the thicker end is positioned within the split tube when the split tube is inserted; The thicker end connects the second strip when the split tube is closed. 11. The electrical connector according to claim 10, which locks. 12) each of said strips has a cover layer embedded with said conductor; The cover layer has contacts on the first strip connected to the contacts on the second strip. Claim 1: A window for exposing the contact is formed so that the contact can come into contact with the contact. Electrical connector according to item 1. 13) The method according to claim 2, wherein the shape memory metal is a nickel-titanium alloy. electrical connector. 14) said first strip having upper and lower surfaces; (a) extends along said upper surface; and (b) then extends along said split. At least a portion of each conductor along the inner circumferential surface of the tube is the above-mentioned slit tube. (c) further extending to the lower surface of the An electrical connector according to claim 5. 15) The second strip has parallel first strips extending along its upper surface. It has a plurality of conductors, and each of the first plurality of conductors is connected to the split chip. A corresponding of said first strip formed on its inner surface when the tube is closed. 15. The electrical connector according to claim 14, wherein the electrical connector is crimped onto a conductor. 16) The second strip has two mutually parallel second strips extending along its lower surface. It has a plurality of conductors, and each of the second plurality of conductors is connected to the split chip. A corresponding of said first strip formed on its inner surface when the tube is closed. 16. The electrical connector according to claim 15, wherein the electrical connector is crimped onto a conductor. 17) Each of the first plurality of conductors is connected to a corresponding one of the second plurality of conductors. 17. The electrical connector according to claim 16, wherein the electrical connector is continuously connected to a conductor. 18) A tube that wraps the first strip and the second strip coupled thereto. It has a tube-shaped cover; the radius of the tube-shaped cover is adjustable. The electrical connector according to claim 5. 19) Split tube; means for selectively opening and closing the split of the split tube; At least a part thereof is circumscribed and at least a part is inside the split tube. at least one connecting conductor extending in contact; at least one connectable electrical conductor, and the split tube has at least one connectable conductor. when the split tube is closed. A strip in which the connecting conductor is crimped onto the corresponding connectable conductor. has a The opening/closing means is a shape memory metal layer provided within the split tube. An electrical connector characterized by: 20) The opening/closing means connects the strips by closing the split. said split tube of a deformable material capable of being tied; When the shape memory layer is heated to its predetermined transition temperature, the split tube 20. The electrical connector of claim 19, which opens the tube. 21) Claim 20, wherein the shape memory metal is a nickel-titanium alloy. electrical connector. 22) The split tube closes against the strip inserted into it. When each of the plurality of connection conductors mentioned above applies electricity to the corresponding connectable conductor. 22. The electrical connector of claim 21, wherein the electrical connector is brought into contact with the electrical connector. 23) The above split tube has an upper lip and a lower lip, and there is a gap between them. a split of the tube is formed; the strip has an upper surface along which a connectable electrical conductor extends; When the tube is closed, each connecting conductor running along the upper lip a portion of a corresponding connectable electrical conductor extending along the upper surface of said strip; 23. The electrical connector of claim 22, wherein the electrical connector is in electrical contact with a portion of the electrical connector. 24) the strip has a lower surface along which a connectable electrical conductor extends; ; A portion of each connection conductor running along the lower rib is located below the strip. in electrical contact with a portion of the corresponding connectable conductor extending along the side surface; 24. The electrical connector according to claim 23. 25) Each connecting conductor extending along the upper lip is connected to the lower lip. connected in series with corresponding connecting conductors extending along the line, thereby forming a single chain 25. The electrical connector of claim 24, wherein a continuous electrical conductor is formed. 26) Each of the connectable conductors extending along the upper surface of said strip , continuous to the corresponding connectable conductor extending along the lower surface of said strip. Claim 25 Electrical connectors listed in section. 27) A thicker end that allows the strip to be inserted into the interior of the split tube. has; When the above split tube is closed, the above thick end will be above the above strip. 27. The electrical connector of claim 26 for locking the split tubes together. Ta. 28) Claim 27, further comprising means for heating the shape memory metal layer. Electrical connectors included. 29) Form a split tube using shape memory metal and deformable material, and In the case of forming a cut; When setting the shape to be memorized for the above split tube, use this a step of setting the shape of the open state; Connecting conductors parallel to each other are attached to the above split tube, and these multiple Stretch each conductor along the circumferential wall of the upper lip of the split tube. and the step of forming a strip having connectable electrical conductors; In the arrangement of the first plurality of connecting conductors and the connectable conductors of the strip, In this case, each of the first plurality of connection conductors is connected to at least the upper lip. , so that when the split tube is closed, the first plurality of Each of the connecting conductors in the strip has a corresponding connectable conductor in the strip arranging to form electrical contact with the electrical object; A method for manufacturing an electrical connector consisting of: 30) The step of attaching the above-mentioned connecting conductors is: attaching each of the second plurality of conductors. The strip is provided so as to extend around the lower lip of the split tube. Including steps and further: In the arrangement of the second plurality of connection conductors and the connectable conductors of the strip, and when the tube is closed, at least the bottom of the second plurality of connecting conductors Each of the connecting conductors along the side lip is aligned accordingly. aligned so as to be in electrical contact with the connectable conductor 30. The method of claim 29, including the step of locating. 31) In order to apply heat to the shape memory metal, a selectively operable heater is installed in the 29. The method of claim 29, comprising the step of placing in close proximity to the shape memory metal. .