JPH08315930A - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To eliminate a work for leading a terminal group through a terminal alignment member, regarding a connector fitted with the member. CONSTITUTION: A connector housing 11 is provided with a terminal alignment member 20, and terminals 15 penetrate the through-holes 25, 28 and 31 of the member 20, thereby being properly aligned. The member 20 is formed out of the first to the fourth divisional elements 21 to 24 integrated with one another via a hinge section. For leading each terminal 15 via the through-holes 25, 28 and 31, each element is turned around the hinge section and each terminal 15 is clamped therewith. As a result, the tapered projection end of each element forces the terminal 15 into a V-shaped notch.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【０００１】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、プリント回路基板など
に複数本の端子群を挿入して取り付ける形式のコネクタ
に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connector of a type in which a plurality of terminal groups are inserted and attached to a printed circuit board or the like.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】この種のコネクタは、一般に、箱型をな
すコネクタハウジングの背面から多数本のピン状をなす
端子が突出され、これらが下向きとなるように直角に折
曲げられた構成である。このコネクタの端子群は、プリ
ント回路基板に設けた多数のランドホールに挿入して半
田付けされ、コネクタハウジングは必要に応じてプリン
ト回路基板にねじ止め等により固定される。2. Description of the Related Art In general, a connector of this type has a structure in which a large number of pin-shaped terminals are projected from the rear surface of a box-shaped connector housing and are bent at right angles so as to face downward. . The terminal group of this connector is inserted into a large number of land holes provided in the printed circuit board and soldered, and the connector housing is fixed to the printed circuit board by screwing or the like as necessary.

【０００３】ところが、このコネクタ取付作業では、多
数本の端子をプリント回路基板の小さなランドホールに
ほぼ同時に挿入する必要があるため、端子群の整列状態
に一部にでも乱れがあると、それらの端子をランドホー
ルに挿入することに相当に手間取ることになる。しか
も、この種のコネクタの端子は曲り易い金属の細棒や薄
板で形成されている上に、コネクタハウジングから長く
突出されているため、コネクタの搬送途中や各種作業途
中に端子群が他の物に触れて変形し、その整列状態を乱
してしまい易いという事情がある。However, in this connector mounting work, it is necessary to insert a large number of terminals into the small landholes of the printed circuit board almost at the same time. It takes a lot of time and effort to insert the terminal into the land hole. Moreover, the terminals of this type of connector are formed of thin flexible metal rods and thin plates, and are projected from the connector housing for a long time. There is a circumstance that it is easy to deform by touching and disturb the alignment state.

【０００４】かかる事情に対処して、従来、端子群を整
列状態に矯正する端子整列板を別途に設けてそれをコネ
クタハウジングに取り付けることが考案されている。そ
の一例としては図１１及び図１２に示すものが知られて
いる。この技術は、プリント基板のランドホールと同じ
配列の位置決め孔ｃを形成した本体部ｂの両端に、先端
部の内縁に係止部ｅを突設した２本の腕ｄを一体に形成
した平面略コ字形の端子整列板ａを備えたもので、ハウ
ジングｆから突設された各端子ｇをその端子整列板ａの
位置決め孔ｃに挿入するとともに、２本の腕ｄを開きつ
つ、ハウジングｆの取付面に設けた***部ｈの外側に形
成された溝ｉに嵌め込んで取り付けることによって、端
子ｇの先端部の配列を挿入孔の配列と一致させて位置決
めするのである。To cope with such a situation, conventionally, it has been devised to separately provide a terminal aligning plate for correcting the terminal group into an aligned state and attach it to the connector housing. As one example thereof, the one shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is known. This technique is a plane in which two arms d having locking parts e protruding from the inner edge of the tip end are integrally formed at both ends of a main body part b having positioning holes c arranged in the same arrangement as the land holes of the printed circuit board. A terminal arrangement plate a having a substantially U-shape is provided. Each terminal g protruding from the housing f is inserted into the positioning hole c of the terminal arrangement plate a, and the two arms d are opened while the housing f is opened. By fitting and mounting in the groove i formed on the outer side of the raised portion h provided on the mounting surface, the arrangement of the tips of the terminals g is aligned with the arrangement of the insertion holes.

【０００５】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記構成によれば、端
子群が端子整列板によって常に完全な整列状態に維持さ
れるから、コネクタの搬送途中や各種作業途中に端子群
が変形して整列状態を乱してしまうことを確実に防止で
き、プリント回路基板への実装時にはその作業を迅速に
行い得るという利点が得られる。しかし、上記構成で
は、端子群をプリント回路基板のランドホール群に挿通
させる作業は簡単になるが、今度は、端子群を端子整列
板の位置決め孔に同時に挿通させることが必要になる。
すなわち、多数の端子を同時に小さな孔に挿通させると
いう面倒な作業が解消された訳ではなく、その点の改善
が要望されていた。According to the above construction, since the terminal group is always maintained in the perfect aligned state by the terminal aligning plate, the terminal group is deformed during the transportation of the connector or during various operations and the aligned state is maintained. This has the advantage that it can be reliably prevented from being disturbed, and that the work can be performed quickly when mounting on a printed circuit board. However, with the above configuration, although the work of inserting the terminal group into the land hole group of the printed circuit board is simple, this time, it is necessary to insert the terminal group into the positioning holes of the terminal alignment plate at the same time.
That is, the troublesome work of inserting a large number of terminals into the small holes at the same time has not been eliminated, and improvement in this respect has been demanded.

【０００６】本発明は上記事情に鑑みなされたもので、
従って、端子群を端子整列部材に挿通させるという作業
も不要にでき、製造工程を簡素化してコストダウンを図
ることができるコネクタを提供することを目的とする。The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a connector that can eliminate the work of inserting the terminal group into the terminal alignment member, simplify the manufacturing process, and reduce the cost.

【０００７】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】請求項１に係る発明は、
コネクタハウジングの一の面から複数本の端子が突出さ
れるとともに、これらの各端子を貫通させる端子貫通孔
を有する端子整列部材が備えられているものにおいて、
端子整列部材は、端子貫通孔を連ねる線にて分割された
複数の分割素子を、端子貫通孔内に端子を貫通させた状
態で互いに突き合わせて構成され、各分割素子はヒンジ
部により互いに連結されているところに特徴を有する。The invention according to claim 1 is
A plurality of terminals are projected from one surface of the connector housing, and a terminal alignment member having a terminal through hole for penetrating each of these terminals is provided,
The terminal aligning member is configured by abutting a plurality of divided elements divided by a line connecting the terminal through holes in a state where the terminals penetrate the terminal through holes, and the divided elements are connected to each other by a hinge portion. There is a feature in that.

【０００８】請求項２に係る発明は、上記コネクタにお
いて、端子貫通孔が、互いに突き合わされる分割素子の
一方に形成したＶ字形切欠きと、他方に形成されてＶ字
形切欠き内に進入する先細突起との間に形成されるとこ
ろに特徴を有する。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the above connector, the terminal through hole is inserted into one of the V-shaped notches formed in one of the split elements to be abutted against each other and the V-shaped notch formed in the other. It is characterized in that it is formed between the tapered projections.

【０００９】請求項３に係る発明は、請求項１又は２の
コネクタにおいて、コネクタハウジングに、端子整列部
材に接するガイドリブを設けたところに特徴を有する。
また、請求項４に係る発明は、請求項１ないし３の発明
において、各分割素子を互いに係止する係止部を設けた
とことに特徴を有する。The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the connector according to claim 1 or 2, the connector housing is provided with a guide rib in contact with the terminal aligning member.
Further, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claims 1 to 3, a locking portion for locking each divided element with each other is provided.

【００１０】[0010]

【作用】請求項１の発明によれば、端子整列部材を、端
子貫通孔を連ねる線にて分割された複数の分割素子から
構成したから、端子を端子貫通孔に貫通させるには、端
子を挟むようにして分割素子を互いに突き合わせればよ
く、小さな孔に端子を挿通させる作業が不要になる。ま
た、各分割素子はヒンジ部により互いに連結されている
から、各分割素子はヒンジ部を中心に折り畳むように組
み合わせることで互いに突き合わせ状態となる。According to the invention of claim 1, since the terminal aligning member is composed of a plurality of divided elements divided by the line connecting the terminal through holes, the terminals must be inserted through the terminal through holes. It suffices if the split elements are butted against each other so as to be sandwiched, and the work of inserting the terminal into the small hole is unnecessary. Further, since the respective divided elements are connected to each other by the hinge portion, the respective divided elements are brought into a butted state with each other by being combined so as to be folded around the hinge portion.

【００１１】請求項２の発明によれば、端子貫通孔が、
互いに突き合わされる分割素子の一方に形成したＶ字形
切欠きと、他方に形成された先細突起との間に形成され
るから、端子は先細突起により押されてＶ字形切欠き内
に押し込まれる。According to the invention of claim 2, the terminal through hole is
Since the terminal is formed between the V-shaped notch formed in one of the split elements butted against each other and the tapered protrusion formed in the other, the terminal is pushed by the tapered protrusion and pushed into the V-shaped notch.

【００１２】請求項３の発明によれば、端子整列部材を
構成すべく各分割素子を互いに突き合わせ状態とすると
き、各分割素子がガイドリブにより案内される。請求項
４の発明によれば、各分割素子は互いに係止部により係
止状態とされる。According to the third aspect of the invention, when the divided elements are brought into a butted state with each other to form the terminal alignment member, the divided elements are guided by the guide ribs. According to the invention of claim 4, the divided elements are brought into a locked state by the locking portions.

【００１３】[0013]

【発明の効果】本発明の効果は次の通りである。請求項
１の発明によれば、小さな孔に端子を挿通させる作業が
不要になり、単に分割素子を突き合わせ状態とすればよ
いから、コネクタの端子群を端子整列部材の端子貫通孔
に挿通させる作業が極めて簡単になり、生産性を大きく
高めてコストダウンを図ることができる。しかも、各分
割素子はヒンジ部を介して連結されているから、１つの
部品として扱うことができて部品管理等が簡単になり、
また単にヒンジ部を中心に折り畳むように組合わせるこ
とで各分割素子が互いに突き合わせ状態となるから、自
動機を使用した自動化も容易になって生産性をより高め
ることができる。また、請求項２の発明によれば、上記
効果に加え、各分割素子の組合わせ時に端子がＶ字形切
欠き内に押し込まれるから、端子が僅かに横にずれてい
たとしても、自ずと正規の位置に案内され、自動化が一
層容易になる。請求項３の発明によれば、上記効果に加
え、各分割素子がガイドリブによって案内されるから、
分割素子の組合わせ作業が更に容易になる。請求項４の
発明によれば、上記効果に加え、各分割素子を組み合わ
せることにより分割素子は係止部によって係止状態とさ
れるから、各分割素子が確実に組合わせ状態を維持する
ことができる。The effects of the present invention are as follows. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the work of inserting the terminal into the small hole is not necessary, and since the split elements are simply brought into the abutting state, the work of inserting the terminal group of the connector into the terminal through hole of the terminal aligning member. Is extremely simple, and productivity can be greatly increased to reduce costs. Moreover, since the divided elements are connected through the hinge portion, they can be handled as one component, which simplifies component management.
Further, since the divided elements are brought into a state of abutting each other simply by combining them so as to fold them around the hinge part, automation using an automatic machine is facilitated and productivity can be further enhanced. Further, according to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the above effect, since the terminal is pushed into the V-shaped notch when the divided elements are combined, even if the terminal is slightly laterally displaced, it is naturally normal. Guided to position, automation becomes easier. According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the above effect, since each dividing element is guided by the guide rib,
The work of combining the dividing elements becomes easier. According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the above effect, the divided elements are brought into the locked state by the locking portion by combining the divided elements, so that the divided elements can be reliably maintained in the combined state. it can.

【００１４】[0014]

【実施例】【Example】

＜第１実施例＞以下、本発明を具体化した第１実施例に
ついて図１ないし図７を参照して説明する。<First Embodiment> A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

【００１５】（実施例の構成）符号１１はコネクタハウ
ジングであって、絶縁性の合成樹脂材料により一面（図
２の右面）を開口した箱形に形成され、内部が図示しな
い相手側の雌コネクタが嵌合する嵌合室１２となってい
る。嵌合室１２の最奥部となるコネクタハウジング１１
の背壁部１１ａ及び上面壁１１ｂを左右に貫通して、複
数の端子圧入孔１４が例えば上下四段に形成されるとと
もに、ここに金属の細棒からなる複数本の端子１５が圧
入により固定され、最上段の端子１５が上面壁１１ｂ内
に位置し、また背壁部１１ａを貫通する残り三段の端子
１５の右半部分が嵌合室１２内にまっすぐに延びてい
る。なお、上記端子圧入孔１４はコネクタハウジング１
１の成形時に予め成形されたもので、端子１５の圧入固
定を可能にするために、端子１５の外形寸法よりも僅か
に小さな寸法に設定されている。(Structure of Embodiment) Reference numeral 11 denotes a connector housing, which is formed of an insulating synthetic resin material into a box shape with one surface (the right surface in FIG. 2) opened, and the inside is a mating female connector (not shown). Is a fitting chamber 12 in which Connector housing 11 which is the innermost part of the fitting chamber 12
A plurality of terminal press-fitting holes 14 are formed in four steps, for example, vertically penetrating the back wall portion 11a and the upper surface wall 11b of the same, and a plurality of terminals 15 made of thin metal rods are fixed thereto by press-fitting. The uppermost terminal 15 is located in the upper wall 11b, and the right half of the remaining three terminals 15 penetrating the back wall portion 11a extends straight into the fitting chamber 12. The terminal press-fitting hole 14 is formed in the connector housing 1
It is molded in advance at the time of molding 1, and is set to have a size slightly smaller than the outer size of the terminal 15 so that the terminal 15 can be press-fitted and fixed.

【００１６】また、図２に示すように、端子１５のうち
背壁部１１ａ及び上面壁１１ｂから左側に向けて突出し
ている部分は途中部がほぼ直角をなすように下向きに曲
げられ、先端側がコネクタハウジング１１の下面に対し
て直交する方向に指向している。なお、このコネクタハ
ウジング１１は、図示はしないが取付基部１６を介して
下面がプリント回路基板に接する形でビスにてねじ止め
され、その状態で各端子１５の下端部がプリント回路基
板のランドホールを貫通して半田付けされる。Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the portion of the terminal 15 protruding from the back wall portion 11a and the upper surface wall 11b toward the left side is bent downward so that the middle portion thereof forms a substantially right angle, and the tip side is It is oriented in a direction orthogonal to the lower surface of the connector housing 11. Although not shown, the connector housing 11 is screwed by a screw so that the lower surface is in contact with the printed circuit board via the mounting base 16, and in this state, the lower ends of the terminals 15 are land holes of the printed circuit board. Is soldered through.

【００１７】一方、コネクタハウジング１１の背壁部１
１ａの下方には、コネクタハウジング１１の下面に沿っ
た板状をなす合成樹脂製の端子整列部材２０が設けられ
ている。この端子整列部材２０は、図４に示すように、
コネクタハウジング１１と一体成形された第１分割素子
２１、これに対して板面を突き合わせ状態で取り付けら
れる第２分割素子２２、この第２分割素子２２に対して
板面を突き合わせ状態で取り付けられる第３分割素子２
３及びこの第３分割素子２３に対して板面を突き合わせ
状態で取り付けられる第４分割素子２３の計４部分を組
み合わせて構成されている。On the other hand, the back wall portion 1 of the connector housing 11
Below the 1a, a plate-shaped synthetic resin terminal aligning member 20 is provided along the lower surface of the connector housing 11. As shown in FIG. 4, this terminal aligning member 20 is
A first splitting element 21 integrally formed with the connector housing 11, a second splitting element 22 attached to the second splitting element 22 in a state of abutting a plate surface thereof, and a second splitting element 21 attached to the second splitting element 22 in a state of abutting the sheet surface 3 division element 2
3 and the fourth divided element 23, which is attached to the third divided element 23 in a state where the plate surfaces are butted, are combined.

【００１８】第１分割素子２１は、前述したようにコネ
クタハウジング１１の背壁部１１ａの下部に板状をなし
て後ろ向きに突出するように一体成形され、取付基部１
６の底面に対して僅かに上方に位置する。また、この第
１分割素子２１の先端面には最下段の計６本の端子１５
に対応して先端側が広がるＶ字形切欠き２５ａが列設さ
れるとともに、一端（図４において下端）側にロック爪
２６が突設されている。As described above, the first split element 21 is formed integrally with the lower portion of the back wall portion 11a of the connector housing 11 so as to project backward and form a plate shape.
Located slightly above the bottom surface of 6. In addition, a total of six terminals 15 at the lowermost stage are provided on the tip surface of the first split element 21.
A V-shaped notch 25a is formed in a row corresponding to the above, and a lock pawl 26 is provided on one end (lower end in FIG. 4) side.

【００１９】一方、第２分割素子２２は、上記第１分割
素子２１に端面を突き合わせて連結可能な大きさに形成
され、一端（図４において下端）側と前記第１分割素子
２１の上端との間にヒンジ部２２ａを介して連結されて
おり、このヒンジ部２２ａを中心に第２分割素子２２を
図４の矢印Ａ1 方向に旋回させると、第１分割素子２１
と突き合わせ状態とすることができる。そして、この第
２分割素子２２には、第１分割素子２１に突き合わされ
る端面に前記Ｖ字形切欠き２５ａに対応して計６個の台
形板状の先細突起２５ｂが形成されている。各先細突起
２５ｂは、第２分割素子２２を旋回させて第１分割素子
２１に突き合わせ状態としたときに、第１分割素子２１
の各Ｖ字形切欠き２５ａ内に進入するとともに、その先
端が短くなっていることにより、Ｖ字形切欠き２５ａと
の間に端子貫通孔２５を余して形成するようになってい
る（図１参照）。なお、この第２分割素子２２のヒンジ
部２２ａとは反対側に係止部２７が第１分割素子２１側
に向けて突設され、第２分割素子２２を第１分割素子２
１に突き合わせ状態にしたときに、その係止部２７の係
止孔２７ａが第１分割素子２１のロック爪２６に係合し
て両者が連結状態となる。さらに、この第２分割素子２
２のうち、上記先細突起２５ｂとは反対側の端面には、
下から２段目の２本及び最上段の２本、計４本の端子１
５に対応して４個のＶ字形切欠き２８ａが列設されると
ともに、下端にロック爪２９が側方に突設されている。On the other hand, the second splitting element 22 is formed to have a size such that the end faces of the first splitting element 21 can be butted and connected to each other, and one end (lower end in FIG. 4) side and the upper end of the first splitting element 21. Are connected to each other via a hinge portion 22a. When the second splitting element 22 is swung in the direction of arrow A1 in FIG.
Can be brought into a butt state. The second split element 22 is provided with a total of six trapezoidal plate-shaped tapered projections 25b on the end face that is abutted against the first split element 21, corresponding to the V-shaped notches 25a. Each tapered projection 25b causes the first splitting element 21 to rotate when the second splitting element 22 is swung to be brought into abutment with the first splitting element 21.
Each of the V-shaped notches 25a enters into each of the V-shaped notches 25a, and the tip of the V-shaped notches 25a is shortened so that the terminal through hole 25 is formed between the V-shaped notches 25a and the V-shaped notches 25a. reference). A locking portion 27 is provided on the side of the second splitting element 22 opposite to the hinge portion 22a so as to project toward the first splitting element 21 side, and the second splitting element 22 is connected to the first splitting element 2a.
When it is brought into a state of being butted against No. 1, the locking hole 27a of the locking portion 27 is engaged with the lock claw 26 of the first split element 21, and the two are brought into a connected state. Furthermore, this second division element 2
Of the two, the end surface on the side opposite to the tapered projection 25b is
2 terminals on the second row from the bottom and 2 terminals on the top row, total 4 terminals 1
Four V-shaped notches 28a are provided in a row corresponding to No. 5, and a lock claw 29 is provided at the lower end so as to project laterally.

【００２０】また、第３分割素子２３は、やはり、上記
第２分割素子２２に端面を突き合わせて連結可能な大き
さに形成され、下端側と第２分割素子２２の上端との間
にヒンジ部２３ａを介して連結されており、このヒンジ
部２３ａを中心に第３分割素子２３を図４の矢印Ａ2 方
向に旋回させると、第２分割素子２２と突き合わせ状態
とすることができる。そして、この第３分割素子２３に
は、第２分割素子２２に突き合わされる端面に前記Ｖ字
形切欠き２８ａに対応して計４個の台形板状の先細突起
２８ｂが形成されている。各先細突起２８ｂは、第３分
割素子２３を旋回させて第２分割素子２２に突き合わせ
状態としたときに、第２分割素子２２の各Ｖ字形切欠き
２８ａ内に進入するとともに、その先端が短くなってい
ることにより、Ｖ字形切欠き２８ａとの間に端子貫通孔
２８を余して形成するようになっている（図１参照）。
また、この第３分割素子２３のヒンジ部２３ａとは反対
側に係止部３０が第２分割素子２２側に向けて突設さ
れ、第３分割素子２３を第２分割素子２２に突き合わせ
状態にしたときに、その係止部３０の係止孔が第２分割
素子２２のロック爪２９に係合して両者が連結状態とな
る。そして、やはり第３分割素子２３のうち、上記先細
突起２８ｂとは反対側の端面には、下から３段目の２本
の端子１５に対応して２個のＶ字形切欠き３１ａが列設
され、下端にロック爪３２が側方に突設されている 最後に、第４分割素子２４も、上記第３分割素子２３に
端面を突き合わせて連結可能な大きさに形成され、下端
側と第３分割素子２３の上端との間にヒンジ部２４ａを
介して連結されており、このヒンジ部２４ａを中心に第
４分割素子２４を図４の矢印Ａ3 方向に旋回させると、
第３分割素子２３と突き合わせ状態とすることができ
る。なお、これらのヒンジ部２２ａ〜２４ａは、「く」
字形に屈曲した形状をなし、各分割素子２２〜２４の中
央側に向けて屈曲するようになっていて、外方へ突出し
ないようになっている。そして、第４分割素子２４に
も、第３分割素子２３に突き合わされる端面に前記Ｖ字
形切欠き３１ａに対応して２個の台形板状の先細突起３
１ｂが形成されており、各先細突起３１ｂは、第４分割
素子２４を旋回させて第３分割素子２３に突き合わせ状
態としたときに、第３分割素子２３の各Ｖ字形切欠き３
１ａ内に進入するとともに、その先端が短くなっている
ことにより、Ｖ字形切欠き３１ａとの間に端子貫通孔３
１を余して形成するようになっている（図１参照）。ま
た、この第４分割素子２４のヒンジ部２４ａとは反対側
に係止部３３が第３分割素子２３側に向けて突設され、
第４分割素子２４を第３分割素子２３に突き合わせ状態
にしたときに、その係止部３３の係止孔３３ａが第３分
割素子２３のロック爪３２に係合して両者が連結状態と
なるようにしている。The third division element 23 is also formed to have a size such that the end surface of the second division element 22 can be brought into abutment with the second division element 22, and can be connected to the second division element 22. The hinge portion is provided between the lower end side and the upper end of the second division element 22. The second splitting element 22 can be brought into a butted state by turning the third splitting element 23 in the direction of arrow A2 in FIG. 4 about the hinge portion 23a. The third split element 23 has a total of four trapezoidal plate-like tapered projections 28b formed on the end face thereof that abuts the second split element 22, corresponding to the V-shaped notches 28a. Each tapered projection 28b enters into each V-shaped notch 28a of the second dividing element 22 and has a short tip when the third dividing element 23 is swung to abut against the second dividing element 22. As a result, the terminal through hole 28 is additionally formed between the V-shaped notch 28a (see FIG. 1).
In addition, a locking portion 30 is provided on the opposite side of the third split element 23 from the hinge portion 23a so as to project toward the second split element 22 side, and the third split element 23 is brought into abutment with the second split element 22. Then, the locking hole of the locking portion 30 is engaged with the lock claw 29 of the second split element 22, and the two are brought into a connected state. Also, in the third division element 23, two V-shaped notches 31a are provided in a row on the end surface on the side opposite to the tapered projection 28b, corresponding to the two terminals 15 in the third step from the bottom. The lock claw 32 is provided on the lower end so as to project laterally. Finally, the fourth split element 24 is also formed in such a size that the end face can be brought into abutment with the third split element 23 so as to be connected to the lower end side. It is connected to the upper end of the three-divided element 23 via a hinge portion 24a, and when the fourth divided element 24 is turned around this hinge portion 24a in the direction of arrow A3 in FIG.
It can be brought into a butted state with the third division element 23. In addition, these hinge portions 22a to 24a are
It has a bent shape and is bent toward the center of each of the split elements 22 to 24 so as not to project outward. The fourth split element 24 also has two trapezoidal plate-shaped tapered projections 3 corresponding to the V-shaped cutouts 31a on the end faces that are abutted against the third split element 23.
1b is formed, and each tapered projection 31b forms each V-shaped notch 3 of the third division element 23 when the fourth division element 24 is swung to be brought into abutment state with the third division element 23.
Since the tip of the terminal through hole 1a is shortened as it enters the inside of the terminal 1a, the terminal through hole 3 is formed between the terminal 1a and the V-shaped notch 31a.
1 is left over (see FIG. 1). Further, a locking portion 33 is provided on the opposite side of the hinge portion 24a of the fourth division element 24 toward the third division element 23 side,
When the fourth division element 24 is brought into a butted state with the third division element 23, the engagement hole 33a of the engagement portion 33 thereof engages with the lock claw 32 of the third division element 23 to bring them into a connected state. I am trying.

【００２１】なお、上記した第１ないし第４の各分割素
子２１〜２４はコネクタハウジング１１と一体成形によ
り成形されたもので、ヒンジ部２２ａ〜２４ａを介して
各分割素子２１〜２４が一連に連なった状態にある。The first to fourth divided elements 21 to 24 are formed integrally with the connector housing 11, and the divided elements 21 to 24 are connected in series via the hinge portions 22a to 24a. It is in a continuous state.

【００２２】（実施例の作用）次に、上記構成のコネク
タの製造手順を説明する。まず、コネクタハウジング１
１の最下段の端子圧入孔１４に端子１５を所定深さまで
圧入し、その途中部を曲げ加工して先端側を下向きとす
る。この際、各端子１５の曲げ部の下方部分が、背壁部
１３から突出している第１分割素子２１のＶ字形切欠き
２５ａに収容されるようにする（図５参照）。(Operation of Embodiment) Next, a procedure for manufacturing the connector having the above-described structure will be described. First, the connector housing 1
The terminal 15 is press-fitted into the terminal press-fitting hole 14 at the bottom of No. 1 to a predetermined depth, and the middle part thereof is bent so that the tip side faces downward. At this time, the lower portion of the bent portion of each terminal 15 is accommodated in the V-shaped notch 25a of the first dividing element 21 protruding from the back wall portion 13 (see FIG. 5).

【００２３】次いで、第２分割素子２２をヒンジ部２２
ａを中心に旋回させる。これにより、第２分割素子２２
の先細突起２５ｂが端子１５を第１分割素子２１のＶ字
形切欠き２５ａの奥方に押し込み、係止部２７がロック
爪２６と係合したところで、Ｖ字形切欠き２５ａが端子
貫通孔２５を残して先細突起２５ｂにて塞がれ、端子１
５は自ずと端子貫通孔２５内を貫通した状態となる。Next, the second split element 22 is attached to the hinge portion 22.
Turn around a. As a result, the second dividing element 22
The tapered projection 25b pushes the terminal 15 into the back of the V-shaped notch 25a of the first split element 21, and when the locking portion 27 engages with the lock claw 26, the V-shaped notch 25a leaves the terminal through hole 25. And the terminal 1
5 naturally enters the terminal through hole 25.

【００２４】この後、今度はその上の段の端子１５を端
子圧入孔１４に圧入してこれの所要箇所を曲げ加工する
（図６参照）。また、併せて最上段の端子１５をコネク
タハウジング１１の上面壁１１ｂの端子圧入孔１４に圧
入し、所要箇所を曲げ加工する。この際にも、各端子１
５の曲げ部の下方部分が、第２分割素子２２のＶ字形切
欠き２８ａ内に収容されるようにする。この後、第２分
割素子２２の場合と同様にして、第３分割素子２３をヒ
ンジ部２３ａを中心に旋回させることにより、第３分割
素子２３の先細突起２８ｂが端子１５を第２分割素子２
２のＶ字形切欠き２８ａの奥方に押し込み、係止部３０
がロック爪２９と係合したところで、Ｖ字形切欠き２８
ａが端子貫通孔２８を残して先細突起２８ｂにて塞がれ
ることになり、端子１５は自ずと端子貫通孔２８内を貫
通した状態となる。After this, this time, the terminal 15 on the upper step is press-fitted into the terminal press-fitting hole 14 and the required portion thereof is bent (see FIG. 6). At the same time, the uppermost terminal 15 is press-fitted into the terminal press-fitting hole 14 of the upper surface wall 11b of the connector housing 11, and the required portion is bent. Also at this time, each terminal 1
The lower part of the bent portion of 5 is accommodated in the V-shaped notch 28a of the second dividing element 22. After that, similarly to the case of the second division element 22, the third division element 23 is turned around the hinge portion 23a, so that the tapered protrusion 28b of the third division element 23 causes the terminal 15 to move to the second division element 2.
2 is pushed inward of the V-shaped notch 28a, and the locking portion 30
Is engaged with the lock claw 29, the V-shaped notch 28
a is blocked by the tapered projections 28b, leaving the terminal through holes 28, and the terminals 15 are naturally in a state of penetrating the inside of the terminal through holes 28.

【００２５】そして、最後に、今度はヒンジ部２４ａを
中心に旋回させることにより、第４分割素子２４を第３
分割素子２３の端面に宛がい、その係止部３３をロック
爪３２に係合させる。これにより、第３分割素子２２の
Ｖ字形切欠き３１ａが端子貫通孔３１を残して先細突起
３１ｂにて塞がれ、端子１５が端子貫通孔３１内を貫通
した状態となる（図１及び図７参照）。このようにして
完成したコネクタは、端子１５の先端をプリント回路基
板（図示せず）に形成したランドホールに挿入し、ビス
にてプリント回路基板に固定されて各端子１５がランド
ホールの周縁に半田付けされる。Finally, this time, the fourth division element 24 is moved to the third position by turning around the hinge portion 24a.
The split element 23 is placed on the end face of the split element 23, and the locking portion 33 thereof is engaged with the lock claw 32. As a result, the V-shaped notch 31a of the third division element 22 is closed by the tapered projection 31b leaving the terminal through hole 31 and the terminal 15 is in a state of penetrating the inside of the terminal through hole 31 (FIG. 1 and FIG. 7). In the connector thus completed, the tips of the terminals 15 are inserted into the land holes formed in the printed circuit board (not shown), and the terminals 15 are fixed to the printed circuit board with screws so that each terminal 15 is attached to the periphery of the land hole. Soldered.

【００２６】（実施例の効果）本実施例のコネクタによ
れば、端子１５群の先端部が端子整列部材２０の端子貫
通孔２５，２８，３１を貫通しているから、端子１５群
が端子整列部材２０によって常に完全な整列状態に維持
される。この結果、コネクタの搬送途中や各種作業途中
に端子１５群が他の物に当たって変形することで整列状
態を乱してしまうことを確実に防止でき、プリント回路
基板への実装時にはその作業を迅速に行い得るという利
点が得られる。(Effects of Embodiment) According to the connector of this embodiment, since the tip end portion of the terminal 15 group penetrates the terminal through holes 25, 28, 31 of the terminal aligning member 20, the terminal 15 group has the terminal. The alignment member 20 always maintains a perfect alignment. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the terminal group from being deformed by hitting another object during transportation of the connector or during various operations, and to promptly perform the operation at the time of mounting on the printed circuit board. The advantage is that it can be done.

【００２７】しかも、上述の製造方法及びコネクタによ
れば、端子１５群を端子整列部材２０の端子貫通孔２
５，２８，３１に貫通状態とするには、端子１５を挟む
ようにして第２〜第４の各分割素子２２〜２４を突き合
わせればよいから、多数の端子を小さな孔に同時に挿通
させるという面倒な作業からは完全に開放される。しか
も、各分割素子２１〜２４はヒンジ部２２ａ〜２４ａを
介して連結されているから、コネクタハウジング１１と
併せてこれらを１つの部品として扱うことができて部品
点数が削減されるとともに、これらを互いに突き合わせ
状態とするには、ヒンジ部２２ａ〜２４ａを中心に旋回
させれば済むから、各分割素子２２〜２４を順次折り畳
むように作業すればよく、自動機による自動化も可能で
あり、その生産性を飛躍的に高めることができる。さら
に、各分割素子２２〜２４の装着は係止部２７，３０，
３３をロック爪２６，２９，３２に係合させることによ
り行うからワンタッチ装着が可能で、自動機による自動
化も一層容易である。Moreover, according to the above-described manufacturing method and connector, the group of terminals 15 is connected to the terminal through hole 2 of the terminal aligning member 20.
In order to pass through 5, 28 and 31, it suffices to butt the second to fourth divided elements 22 to 24 so as to sandwich the terminal 15, so that it is troublesome to insert a large number of terminals into small holes at the same time. It is completely free from work. Moreover, since the split elements 21 to 24 are connected via the hinge portions 22a to 24a, they can be handled as one component together with the connector housing 11, and the number of components can be reduced, and at the same time, these In order to bring them into abutment with each other, it suffices to rotate them about the hinge portions 22a to 24a. Therefore, it suffices to work by sequentially folding the respective dividing elements 22 to 24, and automation by an automatic machine is also possible. You can dramatically improve your sex. Further, the mounting of each of the dividing elements 22 to 24 is performed by the locking portions 27, 30,
Since it is performed by engaging 33 with the lock claws 26, 29, 32, one-touch mounting is possible, and automation by an automatic machine is even easier.

【００２８】加えて、本実施例では、各分割素子２１〜
２３にＶ字形切欠き２５ａ，２８ａ，３１ａを形成し、
ここに先細突起２５ｂ，２８ｂ，３１ｂを挿入するよう
にしたから、各端子１５が曲げ加工後のスプリングバッ
クによってＶ字形切欠き内から逃げるような変位を生じ
たとしても、それを確実にＶ字形切欠き内に押し込んで
端子貫通孔２５，２８，３１への貫通状態とすることが
できる。In addition, in this embodiment, each of the dividing elements 21 to 21.
V-shaped notches 25a, 28a, 31a are formed in 23,
Since the tapered protrusions 25b, 28b, 31b are inserted here, even if each terminal 15 is displaced by escape from the V-shaped notch due to the springback after bending, it is possible to ensure that it is V-shaped. The terminal through holes 25, 28, 31 can be penetrated by being pushed into the notches.

【００２９】＜第２実施例＞図８ないし図１０は本発明
の第２実施例を示す。前記第１実施例と相違するところ
は、コネクタハウジング１１の背面壁１１ａに後方に向
けてガイドリブ３５を突設したところにある。このガイ
ドリブ３５は図８に示すように背面壁１１ａの左右両側
に位置するとともに、図９に示すように各分割素子２１
〜２４を上下に挟むように対をなして計４本が突設され
ている。この実施例では、ガイドリブ３５を突設した以
外は前記第１実施例と同様であり、同一部分に同一符号
を付して重複する説明を省略する。<Second Embodiment> FIGS. 8 to 10 show a second embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that a guide rib 35 is provided on the rear wall 11a of the connector housing 11 so as to project rearward. The guide ribs 35 are located on both the left and right sides of the rear wall 11a as shown in FIG. 8, and as shown in FIG.
A total of four pieces are provided so as to sandwich ~ 24 in between. This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the guide ribs 35 are provided in a protruding manner, and the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals and duplicate description will be omitted.

【００３０】このようにガイドリブ３５を突設しておく
と、ヒンジ部２２ａ〜２４ａを中心に各分割素子２２〜
２４を旋回させるときに、上下のガイドリブ３５の間の
隙間に分割素子２２〜２４が進入することになるから、
これらによって分割素子２２〜２４が案内されることに
なり、上下にがた付くことなく円滑に板状に並んで端子
整列部材２０が簡単に構成される。When the guide ribs 35 are provided so as to project in this manner, the split elements 22 to 22 are centered around the hinge portions 22a to 24a.
Since the dividing elements 22 to 24 enter into the gap between the upper and lower guide ribs 35 when turning the 24,
The dividing elements 22 to 24 are guided by these, and the terminal aligning member 20 is easily configured by arranging them smoothly in a plate shape without rattling up and down.

【００３１】＜他の実施例＞本発明は上記記述及び図面
によって説明した実施例に限定されるものではなく、例
えば次のような実施態様も本発明の技術的範囲に含まれ
る。<Other Embodiments> The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings, and the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

【００３２】（１）上記実施例では、第１ないし第４の
４個の分割素子２１〜２４により端子整列部材２０を構
成するようにしたが、端子１５がコネクタハウジング１
１から一列だけ突出している構造であれば、２個の分割
素子にて端子整列部材を構成することができる。また、
端子が４段以上であれば、その段数に併せて分割素子の
数を増やせばよい。(1) In the above embodiment, the terminal aligning member 20 is constituted by the first to fourth four dividing elements 21 to 24, but the terminal 15 is the connector housing 1.
If the structure is such that only one row protrudes from one, the terminal alignment member can be configured by two divided elements. Also,
If the number of terminals is four or more, the number of dividing elements may be increased according to the number of stages.

【００３３】その他、端子は必ずしも曲げ加工されるも
のでなくてもよい等、本発明は要旨を逸脱しない範囲内
で種々変更して実施することができる。In addition, the terminal is not necessarily bent, and the present invention can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the scope of the invention.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図１】本発明の第１実施例に係るコネクタの斜視図FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図２】コネクタの縦断面図FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the connector.

【図３】コネクタの平面図FIG. 3 is a plan view of the connector.

【図４】各分割素子が分離した状態で示す平面図FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which each division element is separated.

【図５】製造工程を示す平面図FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a manufacturing process.

【図６】製造工程を示す平面図FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a manufacturing process.

【図７】製造工程を示す平面図FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a manufacturing process.

【図８】本発明の第２実施例に係るコネクタを各分割素
子の分離状態で示す平面図FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention in a state where each split element is separated.

【図９】同じくコネクタの縦断面図FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view of the same connector.

【図１０】同じくコネクタの平面図FIG. 10 is a plan view of the same connector.

【図１１】従来のコネクタと端子整列板を示す斜視図FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional connector and a terminal alignment plate.

【図１２】従来のコネクタの底面図FIG. 12 is a bottom view of a conventional connector

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１１…コネクタハウジング １５…端子 ２０…端子整列部材 ２１…第１分割素子 ２２…第２分割素子 ２３…第３分割素子 ２４…第４分割素子 ２２ａ，２３ａ，２４ａ…ヒンジ部 ２５，２８，３１…端子貫通孔 ２５ａ，２８ａ，３１ａ…Ｖ字形切欠き ２５ｂ，２８ｂ，３１ｂ…先細突起 ２７，３０，３３…係止部 11 ... Connector housing 15 ... Terminal 20 ... Terminal alignment member 21 ... 1st division | segmentation element 22 ... 2nd division | segmentation element 23 ... 3rd division | segmentation element 24 ... 4th division | segmentation element 22a, 23a, 24a ... Hinge part 25, 28, 31 ... Terminal through hole 25a, 28a, 31a ... V-shaped notch 25b, 28b, 31b ... Tapered protrusion 27, 30, 33 ... Locking portion

Claims (4)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 コネクタハウジングの一の面から複数本
の端子が突出されるとともに、これらの各端子を貫通さ
せる端子貫通孔を有する端子整列部材が前記コネクタハ
ウジングに備えられているコネクタにおいて、前記端子
整列部材は、前記端子貫通孔を連ねる線にて分割された
複数の分割素子を、前記端子貫通孔内に前記端子を貫通
させた状態で互いに突き合わせて構成され、前記各分割
素子はヒンジ部により互いに連結されていることを特徴
とするコネクタ。1. A connector in which a plurality of terminals are projected from one surface of a connector housing and a terminal aligning member having a terminal through hole for penetrating each of these terminals is provided in the connector housing, The terminal alignment member is configured by abutting a plurality of divided elements divided by a line connecting the terminal through holes in a state where the terminals pass through the terminal through holes, and the divided elements are hinge portions. A connector characterized by being connected to each other by. 【請求項２】 端子貫通孔は、互いに突き合わされる分
割素子の一方に形成したＶ字形切欠きと、他方に形成さ
れて前記Ｖ字形切欠き内に進入する先細突起との間に形
成されることを特徴とする請求項１記載のコネクタ。2. The terminal through hole is formed between a V-shaped notch formed in one of the split elements butted against each other and a tapered protrusion formed in the other of the divided elements and extending into the V-shaped notch. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: 【請求項３】 前記コネクタハウジングには、端子整列
部材に接するガイドリブが設けられていることを特徴と
する請求項１又は２記載のコネクタ。3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the connector housing is provided with a guide rib that comes into contact with the terminal aligning member. 【請求項４】 前記各分割素子を互いに係止する係止部
が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項１ないし３の
いずれかに記載のコネクタ。4. The connector according to claim 1, further comprising a locking portion that locks each of the divided elements.