WO2023082062A1

WO2023082062A1 - Multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and electrical connector

Info

Publication number: WO2023082062A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/129632
Authority: WO
Inventors: 林顺华; 陈世名; 汪柄江
Original assignee: 深圳市凌科电气有限公司
Priority date: 2021-11-09
Filing date: 2021-11-09
Publication date: 2023-05-19

Abstract

A multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector. The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal comprises: a first connecting terminal, wherein the first end of the first connecting terminal is provided with a first elastic clamping portion, and a first connecting portion is arranged between the second end of the first connecting terminal and the first elastic clamping portion; and a second connecting terminal, wherein the first end of the second connecting terminal is provided with a second elastic clamping portion, a second connecting portion is arranged between the second end of the second connecting terminal and the second elastic clamping portion, the first elastic clamping portion is used for clamping the second connecting portion, and the second elastic clamping portion is used for clamping the first connecting portion. The electrical connector comprises the multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal, and further comprises a plug and a socket; the first connecting terminal is arranged in the plug; the second connecting terminal is arranged in the socket; and the plug is used for being inserted into the socket and rotating to connect the first connecting terminal to the second connecting terminal. According to this connection mode, two connecting terminals are provided with at least two pairs of contacts, and compared with the traditional contact mode that there only is a pair of contacts, the current carrying capability is stronger, and the stability is higher.

Description

A multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and electrical connector

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector.

Background technique

The electrical connector consists of a fixed-end electrical connector, that is, a female contact (referred to as a socket), and a free-end electrical connector, that is, a male contact (referred to as a plug). The socket is fixed on the electrical component through its square (round) plate (Individuals also use welding), the plug is generally connected to the cable, and the plug and socket are connected through the connecting nut. In the prior art, the electrical connection between the plug and the plug is generally realized through the connection of the electrode terminal. The connection is mainly through a coaxial connection. This connection method has poor overcurrent capability and low stability. At the same time, it is necessary to distinguish between male and female connectors, which is inconvenient to use.

technical problem

The embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector, which solves the problem that the electrical connection between the plug and the plug in the prior art is generally realized through the connection of the electrode terminals, and the connection of the electrode terminals is mainly It is connected through a coaxial connection. This connection method has poor overcurrent capability and low stability. At the same time, it is necessary to distinguish between male and female connectors, which is a technical problem that is inconvenient to use.

technical solution

In view of the above problems, in the first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector, the multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal includes: a first connection terminal, the first The first end of the connecting terminal is provided with a first elastic clamping part, and a first connecting part is provided between the second end of the first connecting terminal and the first elastic clamping part;

A second connection terminal, the first end of the second connection terminal is provided with a second elastic clamping part, and a second connection is provided between the second end of the second connection terminal and the second elastic clamping part department;

Wherein, the first elastic clamping part is used for clamping the second connecting part, and the second elastic clamping part is used for clamping the first connecting part.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, both the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion include at least one protruding insert structure.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a first limiting portion is provided between the first elastic clamping portion and the first connecting portion, and a first limiting portion is provided between the second elastic clamping portion and the first A second limiting part is provided between the two connecting parts, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are used to limit the axial movement of the plug structure when the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are connected.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the insert structure is an arc structure.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the first elastic clamping portion and the second elastic clamping portion includes at least one clamping portion.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the clamping portion is provided with guide openings that are tapered from width to width.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, both the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal include: at least one pair of elastic pieces spaced apart from each other, and the first ends of the at least one pair of elastic pieces are combined with each other The first elastic clamping portion or the second elastic clamping portion is formed, and the second ends of the at least one pair of elastic pieces are relatively fixed.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electrical connector, including any one of the multi-contact high-reliability connector terminals described in the above aspect.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the electrical connector includes a plug and a socket, the first connection terminal is disposed in the plug, the second connection terminal is disposed in the socket, and the plug It is used for being inserted into the socket and rotated to connect the first connection terminal with the second connection terminal.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug and the socket are connected through a boss and a locking groove.

Beneficial effect

The above one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application have at least one or more of the following technical effects:

A multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention include: a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal, both of the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal have a connecting portion and a clamping That is, the shape of the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal can be consistent, so as to achieve the effect of not distinguishing between male and female terminals, that is, the terminal is used regardless of cathode and anode, and it belongs to the endless terminal. The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are reversed. set, and then the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are constantly approaching each other, and finally the first elastic clamping part clamps the second connection part, and the second elastic clamping part clamps the first connection part, so as to realize the first connection terminal The connection with the second connection terminal, such a connection method makes the two electrode terminals have at least two pairs of contact points, which is stronger than the traditional one with only one pair of contact points, and has stronger current carrying capacity and higher stability.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable , the specific embodiments of the present invention are enumerated below.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description These are some embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first structure of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a second structure of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a first type of first connecting terminal of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a third structure of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a second type of first connecting terminal of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal in an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic diagram of a socket structure of an electrical connector in an embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a schematic diagram of a plug structure of an electrical connector in an embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electrical connector in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a fourth structure of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal in an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of reference numerals: 100, first connecting terminal; 110, first elastic clamping part; 120, first connecting part; 200, second connecting terminal; 210, second elastic clamping part; 220, second connecting part ; 300, elastic piece; 400, clamping part; 410, guide opening; 500, inserting piece structure; 600, first limiting part; 700, second limiting part; Socket; 810, locking groove.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector, which are used to solve the problem that the electrical connection between the plug and the plug in the prior art is generally realized through the connection of the electrode terminals, and the connection of the electrode terminals It is mainly connected by coaxial connection. This connection method has poor overcurrent capability and low stability. At the same time, it is necessary to distinguish between male and female connectors, which is a technical problem that is inconvenient to use.

The overall idea of the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows:

The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal includes: a first connecting terminal 100, the first end of the first connecting terminal 100 is provided with a first elastic clamping part 110, and the second end of the first connecting terminal 100 is clamped with the first elastic clamping part. There is a first connection part 120 between the parts 110; a second connection terminal 200, the first end of the second connection terminal 200 is provided with a second elastic clamping part 210, the second end of the second connection terminal 200 is connected to the second elastic A second connecting part 220 is provided between the clamping parts 210; wherein, the first elastic clamping part 110 is used to clamp the second connecting part 220, and the second elastic clamping part 210 is used to clamp the first connecting part 120, Both the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 have a connection part and an elastic clamping part, that is, the shapes of the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 can be consistent, so as to achieve the effect of not needing to distinguish between male and female terminals, that is, terminals Using no distinction between cathode and anode, which belongs to endless terminals, the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 are oppositely arranged along the vertical direction, specifically, the first elastic clamping part 110 of the first connection terminal 100 and the first connection The vertical position of the part 120 is opposite to the vertical position of the second elastic clamping part 210 and the second connecting part 220 of the second connection terminal 200, and then the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 are constantly mutual. approach, and finally make the first elastic clamping part 110 clamp the second connecting part 220, and the second elastic clamping part 210 clamp the first connecting part 120, so as to realize the connection between the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200, Such a connection method enables the two electrode terminals to have at least two pairs of contact points, which is stronger in current-carrying capacity and higher in stability than the traditional one with only one pair of contact points.

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments It is a part of embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , both the first connecting part 120 and the second connecting part 220 include at least one piece of protruding insert structure 500, and the insert structure 500 is used to enter into the first elastic clamping part 110 or the second elastic clamping part 110 The clamping part 210 is thus clamped by the first elastic clamping part 110 or the second elastic clamping part 210 .

Preferably, the insert structure 500 is an arc-shaped structure, because in actual use, the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 are connected to each other close to each other along the circumferential direction, so in order to connect more smoothly, the insert structure 500 is designed It is arc-shaped, so that when the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 are connected in rotation, the insertion piece structure 500 is more convenient to enter into the first elastic clamping part 110 or the second elastic clamping part 210 to be clamped. .

Further, referring to FIG. 1 , a first limiting portion 600 is provided between the first elastic clamping portion 110 and the first connecting portion 120 , and a first limiting portion 600 is provided between the second elastic clamping portion 210 and the second connecting portion 220 . There is a second limiter 700, the first limiter 600 and the second limiter 700 are used to limit the axial movement of the insert structure 500 when the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 are connected, in a In the implementation manner, after the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 are connected, the first elastic clamping part 110 will clamp the second connecting part 220 , and the second elastic clamping part 210 will clamp the first connecting part 120 , if there is no first limiting portion 600 and second limiting portion 700, when the first connecting terminal 100 or the second connecting terminal 200 is pulled along the axial direction, the two will be separated from each other, thereby producing the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 100 The connection between the two connection terminals 200 is unstable. After the first stopper 600 and the second stopper 700 are installed, when the first connection terminal 100 or the second connection terminal 200 is pulled along the axial direction, the insert structure 500 will be broken. The first stopper 600 or the second stopper 700 resists, so as to prevent the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 from disengaging in the axial direction, even if the two form an interlock, the connection between the two is stable Sex is better.

In another implementation, please refer to FIG. 9 , the first limiting part 600 and the second limiting part 700 are arranged in a Z shape, and the axial movement will be locked after the two are close to each other. After the terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 are connected, the first limiting portion 600 is connected to the second limiting portion 700 , and when the first connecting terminal 100 or the second connecting terminal 200 is pulled along the axial direction, the first limiting portion 600 and the second limiting portion 700 are locked to each other, so as to prevent the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 from being disengaged along the axial direction.

Specifically, the first limiting portion 600 and the second limiting portion 700 may be inclined slopes, or may be horizontal planes perpendicular to the axial direction.

4 and 5, both the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 include: at least one pair of elastic pieces 300 spaced apart from each other, the first ends of the at least one pair of elastic pieces 300 are combined to form the The first elastic clamping part 110 or the second elastic clamping part 210, the second ends of the at least one pair of elastic pieces 300 are relatively fixed, for example, the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 both include A pair of elastic sheets 300, because the second ends of the pair of elastic sheets 300 are relatively fixed, so when the connecting part stretches the first ends of the pair of elastic sheets 300, they will be clamped by the first ends of the pair of elastic sheets 300 Tight, so as to play the role of elastic clamping, more specifically, the first ends of a pair of elastic sheets 300 oppositely form a guide part that is set by narrowing in width, so that the connecting part enters between the first ends of the pair of elastic sheets 300 Time is easier.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , the first elastic clamping part 110 and the second elastic clamping part 210 both include at least one clamping part 400, more specifically, the clamping part 400 is provided with a guide opening 410 set by narrowing in width, connecting The part enters the clamping part 400 from the guide opening 410 and is clamped by the clamping part 400. The guide opening 410 set by the wide tapering makes it easier for the external connection part to enter the clamping part 400. The number of clamping parts 400 can be Multiple, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3, three clamping parts 400 are provided, the more the number of clamping parts 400, the more contact points between the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200, so that both The overcurrent capability is stronger after the terminals are connected.

More preferably, the number of the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 can also be multiple, wherein the number of the first connection terminal 100 should match the number of the second connection terminal 200, as shown in Figure 2, the first There are three connection terminals 100 and three second connection terminals 200 . Optionally, the number of first connection terminals 100 and the number of second connection terminals 200 can match the number of wires.

The embodiment of the present utility model also provides an electrical connector, including a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal as in the foregoing embodiments, and various variations and specific embodiments in the foregoing embodiments are also applicable to this embodiment An electrical connector as an example, through the above detailed description of a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal, those skilled in the art can clearly know the implementation method of an electrical connector in this embodiment, for the sake of brevity in the description , so it will not be described in detail here.

Further, referring to FIGS. 6 to 8 , the electrical connector includes a plug 800 and a socket 900 , the first connection terminal 100 is disposed in the plug 800 , the second connection terminal 200 is disposed in the socket 900 , and the plug 800 is used to be inserted into the socket 900 Inward and rotating movement to connect the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200. Specifically, compared with the coaxial connection method of the terminals in the prior art, this embodiment connects the plug 800 and the socket 900 by rotating the plug 800 so that The first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 are connected, that is, the first elastic clamping part 110 clamps the second connecting part 220, and the second elastic clamping part 210 clamps the first connecting part 120. Such a connection method makes The two electrode terminals have at least two pairs of contact points, compared with the traditional coaxial connection with only one pair of contact points. The current capacity is stronger and the stability is higher. It can be understood that a plurality of first connection terminals 100 can be provided in the plug 800, and a plurality of second connection terminals 200 can be provided in the socket 900, and the number of wires in the cable to match.

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 6 to FIG. 8, the plug 800 and the socket 900 are connected through the boss 910 and the locking groove 810. For example, the boss 910 is arranged on the inner wall of the socket 900, and the locking groove 810 is arranged on the plug 800, insert the plug 800 into the socket 900, the boss 910 enters the locking groove 810, and rotate the plug 800 so that the boss 910 is locked by the locking groove 810, thereby completing the plug 800 and the socket 900. Connection, more specifically, the locking groove 810 may include a connected guide groove and a locking groove, wherein the locking groove is arranged horizontally, the boss 910 enters the locking groove from the guiding groove, and then the rotating boss 910 rotates into the locking groove to be locked , the connection is made through the cooperating connection structure of the boss 910 and the locking groove 810, the locking force is strong, and the locking process is short, and it can be locked by only a little rotation, and it does not need to be rotated many times like a threaded connection, which is understandable Yes, after the plug 800 and the socket 900 are rotated and fixed, the connection between the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 is completed, that is, the first elastic clamping part 110 clamps the second connecting part 220, and the second elastic clamping part 210 clamps Tighten the first connecting part 120.

In summary, the above one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application have at least one or more of the following technical effects:

A multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal and an electrical connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal includes: a first connection terminal 100, the first end of the first connection terminal 100 is provided with a second An elastic clamping part 110, a first connecting part 120 is provided between the second end of the first connecting terminal 100 and the first elastic clamping part 110; a second connecting terminal 200, a first end of the second connecting terminal 200 is provided There is a second elastic clamping part 210, and a second connecting part 220 is provided between the second end of the second connection terminal 200 and the second elastic clamping part 210; wherein, the first elastic clamping part 110 is used to clamp the first Two connecting parts 220, the second elastic clamping part 210 is used to clamp the first connecting part 120, the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 both have connecting parts and elastic clamping parts, that is, the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 have a connecting part and an elastic clamping part. The shape of the second connection terminal 200 can be the same, so as to achieve the effect of not distinguishing between male and female terminals, that is, the terminal is used regardless of cathode and anode, and belongs to the endless terminal. The first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200 are arranged oppositely along the vertical direction , and then the first connecting terminal 100 and the second connecting terminal 200 are constantly approaching each other, and finally the first elastic clamping part 110 clamps the second connecting part 220, and the second elastic clamping part 210 clamps the first connecting part 120, so that Realize the connection between the first connection terminal 100 and the second connection terminal 200. This connection method makes the two electrode terminals have at least two pairs of contact points, which is stronger than the traditional contact with only one pair of contact points, and has stronger current carrying capacity and more stability. high.

Embodiments of the present invention

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Industrial Applicability

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Sequence Listing Free Content

While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, additional changes and modifications can be made to these embodiments by those skilled in the art once the basic inventive concept is appreciated. Therefore, it is intended that the appended claims be construed to cover the preferred embodiment as well as all changes and modifications which fall within the scope of the invention.

Apparently, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention. In this way, if the modifications and variations of the embodiments of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and equivalent technologies, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

A multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal is characterized in that it includes:

A first connection terminal, the first end of the first connection terminal is provided with a first elastic clamping part, and a first connection is provided between the second end of the first connection terminal and the first elastic clamping part department;

A second connection terminal, the first end of the second connection terminal is provided with a second elastic clamping part, and a second connection is provided between the second end of the second connection terminal and the second elastic clamping part department;

Wherein, the first elastic clamping part is used for clamping the second connecting part, and the second elastic clamping part is used for clamping the first connecting part.
The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, each of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion includes at least one protruding insert structure.
The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that a first limiting portion is provided between the first elastic clamping portion and the first connecting portion, and A second limiting part is provided between the second elastic clamping part and the second connecting part, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are used to limit when the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal Axial movement of the insert structure during connection.
The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to claim 2, wherein the structure of the insertion piece is an arc structure.
The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to claim 1, wherein each of the first elastic clamping portion and the second elastic clamping portion includes at least one clamping portion.
The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to claim 5, wherein the clamping portion is provided with guide openings that are tapered from width to width.
The multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to claim 1, wherein the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal both comprise: at least one pair of elastic pieces spaced apart from each other, the The first ends of at least one pair of elastic pieces are combined with each other to form the first elastic clamping portion or the second elastic clamping portion, and the second ends of the at least one pair of elastic pieces are relatively fixed.
An electrical connector, characterized by comprising a multi-contact high-reliability connector terminal according to any one of claims 1-7.
The electrical connector according to claim 8, wherein the electrical connector comprises a plug and a socket, the first connecting terminal is arranged in the plug, and the second connecting terminal is arranged in the In the socket, the plug is used to be inserted into the socket and rotated to connect the first connection terminal with the second connection terminal.
The electrical connector according to claim 9, wherein the plug and the receptacle are mated and connected through a boss and a locking groove.