JPH1186945A - Male connecting terminal - Google Patents
Male connecting terminalInfo
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- JPH1186945A JPH1186945A JP26098097A JP26098097A JPH1186945A JP H1186945 A JPH1186945 A JP H1186945A JP 26098097 A JP26098097 A JP 26098097A JP 26098097 A JP26098097 A JP 26098097A JP H1186945 A JPH1186945 A JP H1186945A
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、電線又はフラット
ケーブルを後部に固定してコネクタハウジングに収容さ
れる雄型接続端子に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a male connection terminal fixed to a rear portion of a wire or a flat cable and housed in a connector housing.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、相互に接続し得る一対の雄型接続
端子と雌型接続端子は、相互に結合し得る一対のコネク
タハウジングにそれぞれ収容して使用するようになって
おり、コネクタハウジング同士を結合した際に接続端子
同士が嵌合して電気的接続がなされるようになってい
る。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pair of mutually connectable male and female connection terminals are housed and used in a pair of mutually connectable connector housings. When the terminals are connected, the connection terminals are fitted to each other to make an electrical connection.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】近年、コネクタハウジ
ングに収容する接続端子の数が増加するにつれ、接続端
子が小型化した上に、コネクタハウジングには多数の接
続端子を高密度で収容する場合が多くなっている。この
ため、接続端子同士の間隔が不揃いになり易く、コネク
タハウジング同士を結合する際に全ての接続端子同士の
容易にかつ確実な接続が得難いという問題点がある。In recent years, as the number of connection terminals accommodated in a connector housing has increased, the connection terminals have been reduced in size, and a large number of connection terminals have been accommodated in the connector housing at a high density. More. For this reason, the intervals between the connection terminals are likely to be uneven, and it is difficult to easily and surely connect all the connection terminals when connecting the connector housings.
【０００４】本発明の目的は、上述の問題点を解消し、
相手側の雌型接続端子と若干ずれた位置からでも接続し
得る雄型接続端子を提供することにある。An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide a male connection terminal which can be connected even from a position slightly shifted from a female connection terminal on the other side.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成するため
の本発明に係る雄型接続端子は、相手側の雌型接続端子
と接続する雄型接続端子において、前記雌型接続端子の
接片同士の内側に進入してそれらの内面に接触して電気
的接続を行う先細の略円錐部を備えたことを特徴とす
る。To achieve the above object, a male connection terminal according to the present invention is a male connection terminal connected to a mating female connection terminal, wherein the male connection terminal is a contact piece of the female connection terminal. It is characterized by having a tapered substantially conical portion that enters inside of each other and makes electrical connection by contacting their inner surfaces.
【０００６】[0006]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明を図示の実施例に基づいて
詳細に説明する。図１は相互に接続し得る雄型接続端子
１と雌型接続端子２の実施例の斜視図であり、雌型接続
端子２は一部を切欠して示している。雄型接続端子１に
は相手側の雌型接続端子２に圧入する先細の略円錐部１
１が設けられており、この略円錐部１１の先端は半球面
部１１ａとされている。略円錐部１１の基部には、図示
しないフラットケーブルの導体を固定するための舌片状
の固定部１２が、略直角な方向に向けて延設されてい
る。このような雄型接続端子１は、１枚の導電金属板か
ら所定形状に打ち抜かれ、その後に所定形状に折り曲げ
られることにより形成される。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a male connection terminal 1 and a female connection terminal 2 that can be connected to each other, and the female connection terminal 2 is partially cut away. The male connection terminal 1 has a tapered substantially conical portion 1 that is press-fitted into the female connection terminal 2 on the other side.
The tip of the substantially conical portion 11 is a hemispherical portion 11a. At the base of the substantially conical portion 11, a tongue-shaped fixing portion 12 for fixing a conductor of a flat cable (not shown) extends in a substantially perpendicular direction. Such a male connection terminal 1 is formed by punching out a single conductive metal plate into a predetermined shape and then bending the same into a predetermined shape.
【０００７】一方、雌型接続端子２には、雄型接続端子
１の略円錐部１１の外周面に圧接する例えば３枚の可撓
接触片１３と、これらの可撓接触片１３を囲繞する規制
部材１４を嵌着する嵌着部１５と、図示しない電線の芯
線を圧着する芯線圧着片１６ａ、１６ｂと、電線の被覆
を圧着する被覆圧着片１７ａ、１７ｂとが前端から順次
に設けられている。可撓接触片１３の自由端部１３ａは
外側の斜め方向に折曲され、可撓接触片１３の全体は内
方に絞られている。これにより、可撓切片１３には雄型
接続端子１の半球面部１１ａを案内する案内部１３ｂ
と、雄型接続端子１の略円錐部１１に圧接する圧接部１
３ｃとが形成されている。On the other hand, the female connection terminal 2 includes, for example, three flexible contact pieces 13 which are in pressure contact with the outer peripheral surface of the substantially conical portion 11 of the male connection terminal 1, and surrounds these flexible contact pieces 13. A fitting portion 15 for fitting the regulating member 14, core wire crimping pieces 16a and 16b for crimping a core wire of an electric wire (not shown), and coating crimping pieces 17a and 17b for crimping the coating of the electric wire are sequentially provided from the front end. I have. The free end 13a of the flexible contact piece 13 is bent outward and diagonally, and the entire flexible contact piece 13 is narrowed inward. Accordingly, the flexible section 13 has a guide portion 13b for guiding the hemispherical portion 11a of the male connection terminal 1.
And a press-contact portion 1 press-contacting the substantially conical portion 11 of the male connection terminal 1.
3c are formed.
【０００８】そして、規制部材１４は金属又は合成樹脂
材料から筒状に形成され、可撓接触片１３の自由端部１
３ａの外方への所定量以上の移動を規制する規制部１４
ａと、雄型接続端子１の略円錐部１１を挿通する孔１４
ｂを形成するフランジ部１４ｃと、規制部材１４の軸方
向の位置を決定する凹部１４ｄとが設けられている。規
制部１４ａの内径は、雄型接続端子１の略円錐部１１が
所定位置まで進入した際に、可撓接触片１３の接触部１
３ｃとの間に十分な接触圧を与えることができるよう
に、自由端部１３ａの外方への移動を規制する大きさと
されている。孔１４ｂの内径は、その周壁が雄型接続端
子１の半球面部１１ａを可撓接触片１３の案内部１３ｂ
に導くと共に、雄型接続端子１の略円錐部１１を挿入し
得るに足る大きさとされている。そして、凹部１４ｄは
隣接する可撓接触片１３同士の間に位置するように形成
されている。The restricting member 14 is formed in a cylindrical shape from a metal or a synthetic resin material.
Regulator 14 that regulates the movement of 3a outward by a predetermined amount or more.
a and a hole 14 through which the substantially conical portion 11 of the male connection terminal 1 is inserted.
b, and a recess 14d that determines the position of the regulating member 14 in the axial direction. The inner diameter of the restricting portion 14a is such that when the substantially conical portion 11 of the male connection terminal 1 enters the predetermined position, the contact portion 1
In order to provide a sufficient contact pressure with the free end portion 3c, the free end portion 13a is sized to restrict outward movement. The inner diameter of the hole 14 b is such that the peripheral wall thereof has a hemispherical surface portion 11 a of the male connection terminal 1 and a guide portion 13 b of the flexible contact piece 13.
And the size is large enough to insert the substantially conical portion 11 of the male connection terminal 1. The recess 14d is formed so as to be located between the adjacent flexible contact pieces 13.
【０００９】雄型接続端子１を使用する際には、その固
定部１２にフラットケーブルの導体を溶着等によって接
着する。また、雌型接続端子２を使用する際には、その
芯線圧着片１６ａ、１６ｂに電線の芯線を圧着し、被覆
圧着片１７ａ、１７ｂに電線の被覆を圧着する。そし
て、相互に結合し得る一対の図示しないコネクタハウジ
ングに、複数個ずつの雄型接続端子１と雌型接続端子２
をそれぞれ収容する。When the male connection terminal 1 is used, a flat cable conductor is bonded to the fixing portion 12 by welding or the like. When the female connection terminal 2 is used, the core wire of the electric wire is crimped to the core wire crimping pieces 16a and 16b, and the wire coating is crimped to the coating crimping pieces 17a and 17b. A plurality of male connection terminals 1 and a plurality of female connection terminals 2 are provided in a pair of connector housings (not shown) that can be connected to each other.
Respectively.
【００１０】コネクタハウジング同士を結合する過程で
は、雄型接続端子１の略円錐部１１の中心線と雌型接続
端子２の可撓接触片１３同士の中心線は、図２の部分断
面図に示すように略一致する場合もあり、或いは図３に
示すように公差の範囲内で若干ずれる場合もある。In the process of connecting the connector housings to each other, the center line of the substantially conical portion 11 of the male connection terminal 1 and the center line of the flexible contact pieces 13 of the female connection terminal 2 are shown in the partial sectional view of FIG. In some cases, they substantially coincide with each other, as shown in FIG. 3, or in some cases, they slightly deviate within a tolerance range as shown in FIG.
【００１１】前者の場合には問題はないが、後者の場合
には先ず雄型接続端子１の半球面部１１ａは雌型接続端
子２の孔１４ｂの周壁に当接し、その周壁を摺動しなが
ら孔１４ｂ内に進入し、図４に示すように可撓接触片１
３の案内部１３ｂに当接する。そして、コネクタハウジ
ング同士を最終的に結合すると、図５に示すように略円
錐部１１は可撓接触片１３の案内部１３ｂで案内されな
がら可撓接触片１３同士の内側の所定位置まで進入し、
それらの圧接部１３ｃに圧接する。このとき、可動接片
１３の自由端部１３ａは規制部材１４の規制部１４ａに
当接するので、可動接片１３は外方への移動が規制さ
れ、略円錐部１１は可撓接触片１３に十分な接触圧で接
触する。In the former case, there is no problem, but in the latter case, the hemispherical portion 11a of the male connection terminal 1 first contacts the peripheral wall of the hole 14b of the female connection terminal 2 and slides on the peripheral wall. The flexible contact piece 1 enters the hole 14b, and as shown in FIG.
3 is brought into contact with the guide portion 13b. When the connector housings are finally connected to each other, the substantially conical portion 11 enters a predetermined position inside the flexible contact pieces 13 while being guided by the guide portions 13b of the flexible contact pieces 13 as shown in FIG. ,
It presses against these press contact parts 13c. At this time, the free end portion 13a of the movable contact piece 13 abuts on the restricting portion 14a of the restricting member 14, so that the movable contact piece 13 is restricted from moving outward. Contact with sufficient contact pressure.
【００１２】このように、実施例では雌型接続端子２の
可撓接触片１３同士の内側に進入して、それらの内面に
圧接する先細の略円錐部１１を設けたので、略円錐部１
１は雌型接続端子２に若干ずれた位置からでも接続でき
る。また、略円錐部１１の先端に半球面部１１ａを設け
ることにより、その効果をより高めることができる。As described above, in the embodiment, since the tapered substantially conical portions 11 that enter the insides of the flexible contact pieces 13 of the female connection terminal 2 and press against the inner surfaces thereof are provided, the substantially conical portions 1 are provided.
1 can be connected to the female connection terminal 2 even from a slightly shifted position. Further, by providing the semi-spherical portion 11a at the tip of the substantially conical portion 11, the effect can be further enhanced.
【００１３】なお、雄型接続端子１の固定部１２はフラ
ットケーブルの導体に固定し得る片状としたが、電線を
固定し得る形状とすることもできる。Although the fixing portion 12 of the male connection terminal 1 is shaped like a piece that can be fixed to a conductor of a flat cable, the fixing portion 12 may have a shape that can fix an electric wire.
【００１４】[0014]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように本発明に係る雄型接
続端子は、雌型接続端子の接片同士の内側に進入してそ
れらの内面に圧接する先細の略円錐部を備えたので、雌
型接続端子に対し若干ずれた位置からでも接続できる。As described above, the male connection terminal according to the present invention is provided with the tapered substantially conical portion which enters inside the contact pieces of the female connection terminal and presses against the inner surfaces thereof. Connection can be made even from a position slightly shifted from the female connection terminal.
【図１】実施例の一部を切欠した斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of an embodiment.
【図２】両接続端子の中心線が一致した状態の要部断面
図である。FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part in a state where center lines of both connection terminals coincide with each other.
【図３】両接続端子の中心線が若干ずれた状態の要部断
面図である。FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part in a state where center lines of both connection terminals are slightly shifted.
【図４】両接続端子が最初に接触した状態の要部断面図
である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part in a state where both connection terminals are initially in contact with each other.
【図５】両接続端子が最終的に接続した状態の要部断面
図である。FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part in a state where both connection terminals are finally connected.
１ 雄型接続端子 ２ 雌型接続端子 １１ 略円錐部 １１ａ 半球面部 １２ 固定部 １３ 可撓接触片 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Male connection terminal 2 Female connection terminal 11 Substantially conical part 11a Semi-spherical part 12 Fixed part 13 Flexible contact piece
フロントページの続き (72)発明者 長谷川 佳克 東京都練馬区小竹町一丁目８番１号 菱星 電装株式会社内Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshikatsu Hasegawa Ryosei Denso Co., Ltd., 1-8-1, Kotake-cho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Claims (3)
続端子において、前記雌型接続端子の接片同士の内側に
進入してそれらの内面に接触して電気的接続を行う先細
の略円錐部を備えたことを特徴とする雄型接続端子。1. A male connection terminal connected to a mating female connection terminal, wherein said male connection terminal is tapered to enter inside the contact pieces of said female connection terminal and to make electrical contact by contacting their inner surfaces. A male connection terminal having a substantially conical portion.
請求項１に記載の雄型接続端子。2. The male connection terminal according to claim 1, wherein a semi-spherical portion is provided at a tip of said substantially conical portion.
延在しフラットケーブルの導体を固定する部分を備えた
請求項１に記載の雄型接続端子。3. The male connection terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a portion extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the base of the substantially conical portion and fixing a conductor of the flat cable.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP26098097A JPH1186945A (en) | 1997-09-09 | 1997-09-09 | Male connecting terminal |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP26098097A JPH1186945A (en) | 1997-09-09 | 1997-09-09 | Male connecting terminal |
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| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH1186945A true JPH1186945A (en) | 1999-03-30 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP26098097A Pending JPH1186945A (en) | 1997-09-09 | 1997-09-09 | Male connecting terminal |
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| JP2009093801A (en) * | 2007-10-03 | 2009-04-30 | Auto Network Gijutsu Kenkyusho:Kk | Connection structure of terminal metal fitting |
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| JP2007157525A (en) * | 2005-12-06 | 2007-06-21 | Hitachi Cable Ltd | Multipoint contact type electrical connection terminal |
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| WO2015012013A1 (en) * | 2013-07-25 | 2015-01-29 | ビー・エル・オートテック株式会社 | Connector and tool exchange device using same |
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