JPWO2010041616A1 - Terminal connection structure and rotary sensor - Google Patents

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JPWO2010041616A1
JPWO2010041616A1 JP2010532895A JP2010532895A JPWO2010041616A1 JP WO2010041616 A1 JPWO2010041616 A1 JP WO2010041616A1 JP 2010532895 A JP2010532895 A JP 2010532895A JP 2010532895 A JP2010532895 A JP 2010532895A JP WO2010041616 A1 JPWO2010041616 A1 JP WO2010041616A1
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組立作業性を向上させ、製造コストを低減すると共に、長期安定性を図ることができる端子接続構造および回転型センサを提供すること。取付溝(23)が形成されたケース(3)と、ケース(3)に配設された出力端子(26)と、ケース(3)に配設され、検出パターンが形成された絶縁基板(4)と、取付溝(23)に取り付けられ、出力端子(26)と絶縁基板(4)とを電気的に接続する接続端子(5)とを備え、接続端子(5)は、離間して対向配置された一対の弾性片を有して構成され、取付溝(23)に挿入される挿入部(35)と、挿入部(35)の一方の弾性片の挿入端の反対側の端部に連なり、絶縁基板(4)を弾性挟持して検出パターンに接触するクリップ部(37)と、挿入部(35)の他方の弾性片の挿入端の反対側の端部に連なり、挿入部(35)の取付溝(23)への挿入により出力端子(26)に弾性接触する弾性接触部(36)とを有して構成した。To provide a terminal connection structure and a rotary sensor capable of improving assembly workability, reducing manufacturing costs, and achieving long-term stability. A case (3) in which a mounting groove (23) is formed, an output terminal (26) disposed in the case (3), and an insulating substrate (4) disposed in the case (3) and having a detection pattern formed thereon. ) And a connection terminal (5) that is attached to the attachment groove (23) and electrically connects the output terminal (26) and the insulating substrate (4). An insertion portion (35) configured to have a pair of elastic pieces arranged and inserted into the mounting groove (23), and an end portion opposite to the insertion end of one elastic piece of the insertion portion (35) The clip portion (37) that is in contact with the detection pattern while elastically sandwiching the insulating substrate (4) and the end portion on the opposite side of the insertion end of the other elastic piece of the insertion portion (35) are connected to the insertion portion (35 And an elastic contact portion (36) that comes into elastic contact with the output terminal (26) by being inserted into the mounting groove (23). Form was.

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本発明は、出力端子と絶縁基板とを接続する端子接続構造および端子接続構造を備えた回転型センサに関する。   The present invention relates to a terminal connection structure for connecting an output terminal and an insulating substrate, and a rotary sensor having the terminal connection structure.

従来、出力端子と絶縁基板とを接続する端子接続構造として、金属板により形成された接続端子の一端部を絶縁基板にカシメ付け、他端部を出力端子に半田付けしたものが知られている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。この端子接続構造は、接続端子の一端部に深絞加工により深絞円筒部を形成し、この深絞円筒部を絶縁基板に形成された孔に挿通してカシメ付け、これを筐体に配設した後、接続端子の他端部と筐体に配設された出力端子とを半田付けすることにより出力端子と絶縁基板とを接続している。   Conventionally, as a terminal connection structure for connecting an output terminal and an insulating substrate, one in which one end of a connection terminal formed of a metal plate is caulked to the insulating substrate and the other end is soldered to the output terminal is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this terminal connection structure, a deep-drawn cylindrical part is formed at one end of the connection terminal by deep drawing, and the deep-drawn cylindrical part is inserted into a hole formed in an insulating substrate and caulked, and this is arranged on a housing. After being provided, the output terminal and the insulating substrate are connected by soldering the other end of the connection terminal and the output terminal disposed in the housing.

特開2001−274004号公報JP 2001-274004 A

しかしながら、特許文献1に記載の端子接続構造においては、接続端子の一端部をカシメ付けにより絶縁基板に固定し、他端部を半田付けにより出力端子に固定するため、組立作業が煩雑になり製造コストが高くなるという問題があった。
また、半田付けされた部分は、温度変化等の環境変化により劣化が進むため、長期間に亘り安定した接続が得られないという問題があった。
However, in the terminal connection structure described in Patent Document 1, since one end of the connection terminal is fixed to the insulating substrate by caulking and the other end is fixed to the output terminal by soldering, the assembly work becomes complicated. There was a problem of high costs.
In addition, since the soldered portion deteriorates due to an environmental change such as a temperature change, there is a problem that a stable connection cannot be obtained for a long period of time.

本発明は、かかる点に鑑みてなされたものであり、組立作業性を向上させて製造コストを低減すると共に、長期安定性を図ることができる端子接続構造および回転型センサを提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of such points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a terminal connection structure and a rotary sensor that can improve assembly workability, reduce manufacturing costs, and achieve long-term stability. And

本発明の端子接続構造は、取付溝が形成された筐体と、前記筐体に配設された出力端子と、前記筐体に配設され、検出パターンが形成された絶縁基板と、前記取付溝に取り付けられ、前記出力端子と前記絶縁基板とを電気的に接続する接続端子とを備え、前記接続端子は、離間して対向配置された一対の弾性片を有して構成され、前記取付溝に挿入される挿入部と、前記挿入部の一方の弾性片の挿入端の反対側の端部に連なり、前記絶縁基板を弾性挟持して前記検出パターンに接触するクリップ部と、前記挿入部の他方の弾性片の挿入端の反対側の端部に連なり、前記挿入部の前記取付溝への挿入により前記出力端子に弾性接触する弾性接触部とを有することを特徴とする。   The terminal connection structure of the present invention includes a housing in which a mounting groove is formed, an output terminal disposed in the housing, an insulating substrate disposed in the housing and having a detection pattern formed thereon, and the mounting A connection terminal electrically connected to the output terminal and the insulating substrate, the connection terminal being configured to have a pair of elastic pieces spaced apart and opposed to each other; An insertion portion to be inserted into the groove; a clip portion that is connected to an end opposite to the insertion end of one elastic piece of the insertion portion, and that elastically holds the insulating substrate and contacts the detection pattern; and the insertion portion And an elastic contact portion that is connected to an end opposite to the insertion end of the other elastic piece and elastically contacts the output terminal by inserting the insertion portion into the mounting groove.

この構成によれば、挿入部が取付溝に挿入されることで、接続端子が筐体に簡単に取り付けられる。このとき、クリップ部により絶縁基板が弾性挟持され、弾性接触部により出力端子が弾性接触されて、接続端子が絶縁基板および出力端子に電気的に接続される。したがって、カシメ付けや半田付け等により接続端子と絶縁基板および出力端子とを接続する構成と比較して組み立て作業が容易となり、製造コストを低減することができる。
また、接続端子と絶縁基板および出力端子との間が、弾性接触により接続されているため、温度変化等の環境変化による劣化が少なく、長期安定性を図ることができる。
According to this configuration, the connection portion can be easily attached to the housing by inserting the insertion portion into the attachment groove. At this time, the insulating substrate is elastically clamped by the clip portion, the output terminal is elastically contacted by the elastic contact portion, and the connection terminal is electrically connected to the insulating substrate and the output terminal. Therefore, as compared with a configuration in which the connection terminal is connected to the insulating substrate and the output terminal by caulking, soldering, or the like, assembly work is facilitated, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
Further, since the connection terminal and the insulating substrate and the output terminal are connected by elastic contact, there is little deterioration due to environmental changes such as temperature changes, and long-term stability can be achieved.

また本発明は、上記端子接続構造において、前記出力端子は、前記弾性接触部との接触面が前記取付溝の内壁から露出するように前記筐体に配設され、前記接触面は、前記内壁の表面と面一または前記内壁の表面よりも引っ込んだ位置にあることを特徴とする。   In the terminal connection structure according to the present invention, in the terminal connection structure, the output terminal is disposed in the housing such that a contact surface with the elastic contact portion is exposed from an inner wall of the mounting groove, and the contact surface includes the inner wall. The surface of the inner wall is flush with the surface of the inner wall or is recessed from the surface of the inner wall.

この構成によれば、出力端子の接触面が取付溝の内壁の表面から突出することがないため、接続端子の取付時に、出力端子のエッジに弾性接触部が削られることがなく、接続端子の損傷を防止することができる。したがって、金属粉が発生しないため、他の端子部における短絡を防止することができる。   According to this configuration, since the contact surface of the output terminal does not protrude from the surface of the inner wall of the mounting groove, the elastic contact portion is not scraped at the edge of the output terminal when the connection terminal is mounted. Damage can be prevented. Therefore, since no metal powder is generated, it is possible to prevent a short circuit in other terminal portions.

また本発明は、上記端子接続構造において、前記絶縁基板は、前記クリップ部をクリップ位置にガイドする基板側ガイド部を有し、前記接続端子は、前記基板側ガイド部と共に、前記クリップ部をクリップ位置にガイドする端子側ガイド部を有することを特徴とする。   In the terminal connection structure according to the present invention, the insulating substrate includes a substrate side guide portion that guides the clip portion to a clip position, and the connection terminal clips the clip portion together with the substrate side guide portion. It has the terminal side guide part which guides to a position, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

この構成によれば、基板側ガイド部と端子側ガイド部によりクリップ部がクリップ位置にガイドされるため、絶縁基板における適切な位置をクリップ部に弾性挟持させることができる。   According to this configuration, since the clip portion is guided to the clip position by the substrate side guide portion and the terminal side guide portion, an appropriate position on the insulating substrate can be elastically held by the clip portion.

また本発明は、上記端子接続構造において、前記基板側ガイド部は、前記クリップ位置に対する左右方向の位置決め用の第1のガイド面と、前記クリップ位置に対する前後方向の位置合わせ用の第2のガイド面とを有し、前記端子側ガイド部は、前記第1のガイド面に沿うように形成され、前記クリップ部は、前記端子側ガイド部が前記第1のガイド面に沿って前記第2のガイド面に当接することにより前記クリップ位置にガイドされることを特徴とする。   According to the present invention, in the terminal connection structure, the board-side guide portion includes a first guide surface for positioning in the left-right direction with respect to the clip position, and a second guide for alignment in the front-rear direction with respect to the clip position. The terminal-side guide portion is formed along the first guide surface, and the clip portion is configured such that the terminal-side guide portion is formed along the first guide surface. It is characterized by being guided to the clip position by contacting the guide surface.

この構成によれば、簡易な構成によりクリップ部をクリップ位置にガイドさせることができる。   According to this configuration, the clip portion can be guided to the clip position with a simple configuration.

また本発明の回転型センサは、上記の端子接続構造を備えたことを特徴とする。   In addition, a rotary sensor according to the present invention is characterized by including the terminal connection structure described above.

この構成によれば、組立作業性を向上させて製造コストを低減すると共に、長期間に亘り安定して回転角度を検出することができる回転型センサを提供することができる。   According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a rotary sensor that can improve assembly workability, reduce manufacturing costs, and can stably detect a rotation angle over a long period of time.

本発明によれば、組立作業性を向上させて製造コストを低減すると共に、長期安定性を図ることができる。   According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the assembly workability, reduce the manufacturing cost, and achieve long-term stability.

本発明に係る端子接続構造の実施の形態を示す図であり、端子接続構造を用いた回転型センサの上面図である。It is a figure which shows embodiment of the terminal connection structure which concerns on this invention, and is a top view of the rotation type sensor using a terminal connection structure. 本発明に係る端子接続構造の実施の形態を示す図であり、図1のA−A線に沿う断面図である。It is a figure which shows embodiment of the terminal connection structure which concerns on this invention, and is sectional drawing which follows the AA line of FIG. 本発明に係る端子接続構造の実施の形態を示す図であり、接続端子の斜視図である。It is a figure which shows embodiment of the terminal connection structure which concerns on this invention, and is a perspective view of a connection terminal. 本発明に係る端子接続構造の実施の形態を示す図であり、絶縁基板の上面模式図である。It is a figure which shows embodiment of the terminal connection structure which concerns on this invention, and is an upper surface schematic diagram of an insulated substrate. 本発明に係る端子接続構造の実施の形態を示す図であり、回転型センサの分解斜視図である。It is a figure which shows embodiment of the terminal connection structure which concerns on this invention, and is an exploded perspective view of a rotation type sensor.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について添付図面を参照して詳細に説明する。図1は、本発明の実施の形態に係る端子接続構造を用いた回転型センサの上面図である。また、図2は、図1のA−A線に沿う断面図である。なお、本実施の形態に係る回転型センサは、自動車等に搭載されるスロットルバルブセンサやアクセル開度センサ等の回転軸に取り付けられて、バルブ開度やアクセル開度を検出するために用いられるものである。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a top view of a rotary sensor using a terminal connection structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. The rotary sensor according to the present embodiment is attached to a rotary shaft such as a throttle valve sensor or an accelerator opening sensor mounted on an automobile or the like, and is used to detect the valve opening or the accelerator opening. Is.

図1および図2に示すように、回転型センサ1は、筐体としてのケース3を有しており、ケース3内には、検出パターンが形成された絶縁基板4と、絶縁基板4に接続された3つの接続端子5とが配設されている。なお、図1および図2に示す回転型センサ1においては、説明の便宜上、検出対象に連動する回転軸に嵌合して絶縁基板4と共に回転角度を検出する回転体と、ケース3の絶縁基板4側の開口部7を塞ぐケースカバーとを省略して記載している。   As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the rotary sensor 1 has a case 3 as a housing. In the case 3, an insulating substrate 4 on which a detection pattern is formed and a connection to the insulating substrate 4 are provided. Three connection terminals 5 are arranged. In the rotary sensor 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for convenience of explanation, a rotating body that is fitted to a rotating shaft that is linked to a detection target and detects a rotation angle together with the insulating substrate 4, and an insulating substrate of the case 3 A case cover that closes the opening 7 on the four side is omitted.

ケース3は、略円筒状の周壁部11と、周壁部11の一部から径方向外側に延在するように形成された筒状部12と、周壁部11の一部から筒状部12に対して直角に交わる方向に延在するように形成された固定部13とを有している。周壁部11には、図示しない回転軸が挿入される回転軸挿入部15と、回転軸挿入部15に連なり絶縁基板4が収容される基板収容部16と、基板収容部16の筒状部12側において接続端子5が収容される端子収容部17とが形成されている。   The case 3 includes a substantially cylindrical peripheral wall portion 11, a cylindrical portion 12 formed so as to extend radially outward from a part of the peripheral wall portion 11, and a cylindrical portion 12 from a part of the peripheral wall portion 11. And a fixing portion 13 formed so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the right angle. The peripheral wall portion 11 includes a rotation shaft insertion portion 15 into which a rotation shaft (not shown) is inserted, a substrate accommodation portion 16 that is connected to the rotation shaft insertion portion 15 and accommodates the insulating substrate 4, and a cylindrical portion 12 of the substrate accommodation portion 16. On the side, a terminal accommodating portion 17 in which the connection terminal 5 is accommodated is formed.

基板収容部16には、周方向に所定の間隔を空けて内周面から複数のガイド凸部21が突出して形成されており、この複数のガイド凸部21により絶縁基板4が載置面22までガイドされる。また、端子収容部17には、3つの接続端子5を取り付けるための3つの取付溝23が形成され、3つの取付溝23は筒状部12の幅方向に対して平行に並び、中央に位置する取付溝23が両側方に位置する残りの2つの取付溝23よりも筒状部12側寄りに位置されている。固定部13には、固定孔18が形成されており、この固定孔18に締結部材が挿通されて回転型センサ1が自動車の所定の部分に固定される。   A plurality of guide convex portions 21 are formed on the substrate housing portion 16 so as to protrude from the inner peripheral surface at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, and the insulating substrate 4 is placed on the placement surface 22 by the plurality of guide convex portions 21. Guided up to. The terminal accommodating portion 17 is formed with three attachment grooves 23 for attaching the three connection terminals 5, and the three attachment grooves 23 are arranged in parallel to the width direction of the cylindrical portion 12 and are located at the center. The mounting groove 23 is positioned closer to the cylindrical portion 12 than the remaining two mounting grooves 23 located on both sides. A fixing hole 18 is formed in the fixing portion 13, and a fastening member is inserted into the fixing hole 18 to fix the rotary sensor 1 to a predetermined portion of the automobile.

周壁部11と筒状部12とを仕切る隔壁24には、3つの出力端子26が埋設され、各出力端子26はそれぞれ3つの取付溝23に対応している。また、各出力端子26は、突起状に形成された突起部27と、突起部27に連なり板状に形成された板状部28とから構成されており、突起部27が筒状部内に突出されると共に、板状部28が取付溝23内に露出されている。   Three output terminals 26 are embedded in the partition wall 24 that partitions the peripheral wall portion 11 and the cylindrical portion 12, and each output terminal 26 corresponds to three mounting grooves 23. Each output terminal 26 includes a projecting portion 27 formed in a projecting shape, and a plate-shaped portion 28 formed in a plate shape connected to the projecting portion 27, and the projecting portion 27 projects into the cylindrical portion. In addition, the plate-like portion 28 is exposed in the mounting groove 23.

このとき、取付溝23内に露出した板状部28の露出面29が取付溝23の内壁の表面と面一となっており、接続端子5の取付溝23へのスムーズな挿入を可能としている。また、3つの出力端子26のうち中央に位置する出力端子26は、両側方に位置する残りの2つの出力端子26よりも突起部27が短く形成されており、3つの出力端子26の突起部27の先端が横一列に揃えられている。   At this time, the exposed surface 29 of the plate-like portion 28 exposed in the mounting groove 23 is flush with the surface of the inner wall of the mounting groove 23, so that the connection terminal 5 can be smoothly inserted into the mounting groove 23. . Further, the output terminal 26 located at the center of the three output terminals 26 has a projection 27 shorter than the remaining two output terminals 26 located on both sides, and the projections of the three output terminals 26. 27 tips are aligned in a horizontal row.

絶縁基板4は、略円板状の円板部31と、円板部31に連なり接続端子5側に突出した突出板部32とから構成されている。また、絶縁基板4には、ケース3の開口部7側とは反対側の下面に図示しない抵抗体パターンおよび集電体パターンからなる検出パターンが形成されている。この検出パターンは、図示しない回転体に設けられた摺動子に摺接可能となっており、検出パターンと摺動子との摺接により検出対象の回転角度が検出される。   The insulating substrate 4 includes a substantially disc-shaped disc portion 31 and a protruding plate portion 32 that is connected to the disc portion 31 and protrudes toward the connection terminal 5. In addition, a detection pattern made up of a resistor pattern and a current collector pattern (not shown) is formed on the lower surface of the insulating substrate 4 opposite to the opening 7 side of the case 3. This detection pattern can be slidably contacted with a slider provided on a rotating body (not shown), and the rotation angle of the detection target is detected by the sliding contact between the detection pattern and the slider.

また、円板部31の外周面には、ケース3の複数のガイド凸部21に係合する複数のガイド凹部34が形成され、複数のガイド凹部34が複数のガイド凸部21にガイドされることで、絶縁基板4が前後左右に位置決めされた状態でケース3に配設される。なお、突出板部32の詳細については後述する。   A plurality of guide recesses 34 that engage with the plurality of guide protrusions 21 of the case 3 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the disc portion 31, and the plurality of guide recesses 34 are guided by the plurality of guide protrusions 21. Thus, the insulating substrate 4 is disposed in the case 3 in a state where the insulating substrate 4 is positioned in the front-rear and left-right directions. The details of the protruding plate portion 32 will be described later.

図3を参照して、接続端子について説明する。図3は、本発明の実施の形態に係る接続端子の斜視図である。なお、3つの接続端子は、同一の構造であるため図3では1つのみを図示している。   The connection terminals will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the connection terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. Since the three connection terminals have the same structure, only one is shown in FIG.

図3に示すように、接続端子5は、リン青銅等のバネ性を有する帯状の金属板を折り曲げて形成されており、取付溝23に挿入される側面視U字状の挿入部35と、挿入部35の一端部に連なり出力端子26の露出面29に弾性接触する弾性接触部36と、挿入部35の他端部に連なり絶縁基板4を弾性挟持するクリップ部37とを有している。   As shown in FIG. 3, the connection terminal 5 is formed by bending a belt-like metal plate having a spring property such as phosphor bronze, and a U-shaped insertion portion 35 inserted in the attachment groove 23, It has an elastic contact portion 36 that is connected to one end portion of the insertion portion 35 and elastically contacts the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26, and a clip portion 37 that is connected to the other end portion of the insertion portion 35 and elastically holds the insulating substrate 4. .

挿入部35は、弾性接触部36に連なる接触側板部41とクリップ部37に連なるクリップ側板部42とを有し、接触側板部41とクリップ側板部42とを対向させるように連結して構成されている。接触側板部41は、取付溝23の内壁に沿うように延在し、延在方向の中間位置から弾性接触部36に亘って2股に切り欠かれている。クリップ側板部42は、接触側板部41に対向するように延在し、幅方向の中間部分が延在方向に沿って切り起されている。このクリップ側板部42の切り起された切り起し片は、後述するクリップ部37の下側挟持部47を構成している。   The insertion portion 35 includes a contact side plate portion 41 that is continuous with the elastic contact portion 36 and a clip side plate portion 42 that is continuous with the clip portion 37, and is configured by connecting the contact side plate portion 41 and the clip side plate portion 42 so as to face each other. ing. The contact side plate portion 41 extends along the inner wall of the mounting groove 23, and is cut into two forks from the intermediate position in the extending direction to the elastic contact portion 36. The clip side plate portion 42 extends so as to face the contact side plate portion 41, and an intermediate portion in the width direction is cut and raised along the extending direction. The cut and raised pieces of the clip side plate portion 42 constitute a lower holding portion 47 of the clip portion 37 described later.

弾性接触部36は、出力端子26の露出面29に弾性接触するものであり、2股に切り欠かれた接触側板部41にそれぞれ連なる一対の接点部44から構成されている。一対の接点部44は、出力端子26側に湾曲して形成されており、挿入部35の取付溝23への挿入時に取付溝23の内壁や出力端子26の露出面29との間の摩擦力を軽減している。また、弾性接触部36は、一対の接点部44により出力端子26の露出面29に2重に接触するため、出力端子26との接触の信頼性が向上される。   The elastic contact portion 36 is in elastic contact with the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 and includes a pair of contact portions 44 respectively connected to the contact side plate portion 41 that is cut out into two forks. The pair of contact portions 44 are curved toward the output terminal 26, and frictional force between the inner wall of the mounting groove 23 and the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 when the insertion portion 35 is inserted into the mounting groove 23. Has been reduced. Further, since the elastic contact portion 36 makes double contact with the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 by the pair of contact portions 44, the reliability of contact with the output terminal 26 is improved.

クリップ部37は、絶縁基板4を上下方向から弾性挟持するものであり、絶縁基板4の開口部7側の上面に弾性接触する上側挟持部46と、絶縁基板4の検出パターンが形成された下面に弾性接触する下側挟持部47とを有している。上側挟持部46は、クリップ側板部42に対して直角に屈曲されて形成され、下側挟持部47は、上側挟持部46との間隔を先端部側に向かって狭める角度に切り起されて形成されている。また、上側挟持部46および下側挟持部47の先端部は、それぞれ接触方向に対して反対側に屈曲しており、クリップ部37に絶縁基板4を側方から挟み込み易い構成となっている。   The clip portion 37 elastically clamps the insulating substrate 4 from above and below. The upper holding portion 46 that elastically contacts the upper surface of the insulating substrate 4 on the opening 7 side, and the lower surface on which the detection pattern of the insulating substrate 4 is formed. And a lower sandwiching portion 47 that is in elastic contact. The upper clamping portion 46 is formed by being bent at a right angle to the clip side plate portion 42, and the lower clamping portion 47 is formed by being cut and raised at an angle that narrows the distance from the upper clamping portion 46 toward the distal end portion side. Has been. Further, the tip portions of the upper clamping portion 46 and the lower clamping portion 47 are bent to the opposite sides with respect to the contact direction, respectively, so that the insulating substrate 4 can be easily sandwiched into the clip portion 37 from the side.

また、下側挟持部47は、絶縁基板4の挟持状態において上側挟持部46に絶縁基板4を面接触させるように付勢しており、絶縁基板4に対する接続端子5の上下方向の振れを規制している(図2参照)。また、下側挟持部47は、延在方向の中間位置から先端部に亘って2股に切り欠かれて検出パターンに2重に接触するため、クリップ部37と検出パターンとの接触の信頼性が向上される。   Further, the lower holding portion 47 urges the upper holding portion 46 to come into surface contact with the upper holding portion 46 in the holding state of the insulating substrate 4, and restricts the vertical swing of the connection terminal 5 with respect to the insulating substrate 4. (See FIG. 2). In addition, since the lower clamping portion 47 is notched into two forks from the intermediate position in the extending direction to the tip portion and contacts the detection pattern twice, the reliability of the contact between the clip portion 37 and the detection pattern Is improved.

また、クリップ部37には、上側挟持部46の幅方向の両側面から一対のガイド片38が突出して形成されている。一対のガイド片38は、クリップ部37を絶縁基板4における適切なクリップ位置にガイドするものであり、上側挟持部46に対して下側挟持部47側に直角に屈曲されて下方に延在している。   The clip portion 37 is formed with a pair of guide pieces 38 protruding from both side surfaces in the width direction of the upper clamping portion 46. The pair of guide pieces 38 guide the clip portion 37 to an appropriate clip position on the insulating substrate 4, and are bent at right angles to the lower holding portion 47 side with respect to the upper holding portion 46 and extend downward. ing.

図4を参照して、接続端子のガイド片と共にクリップ部を適切なクリップ位置にガイドする絶縁基板側のガイド構造について説明する。図4は、本発明の実施の形態に係る絶縁基板の上面模式図である。   With reference to FIG. 4, a guide structure on the insulating substrate side that guides the clip portion to an appropriate clip position together with the guide piece of the connection terminal will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic top view of the insulating substrate according to the embodiment of the present invention.

図4に示すように、突出板部32は、円板部31から突出して形成され、接続端子5を取り付ける3つの取付凸部51を突出方向に対して垂直な幅方向に並べて配設している。3つの取付凸部51のうち幅方向の中央に位置する取付凸部51は、両側方に位置する残りの2つの取付凸部51よりも外側に突出して形成されている。各取付凸部51は、上面視凸状に形成されており、突出方向に延在する第1のガイド面52と、第1のガイド面52に垂直な幅方向に延在する第2のガイド面53とを有している。   As shown in FIG. 4, the protruding plate portion 32 is formed to protrude from the disc portion 31, and is arranged by arranging three mounting protruding portions 51 for attaching the connection terminals 5 in the width direction perpendicular to the protruding direction. Yes. Of the three attachment protrusions 51, the attachment protrusion 51 located at the center in the width direction is formed to protrude outward from the remaining two attachment protrusions 51 located on both sides. Each mounting convex portion 51 is formed in a convex shape when viewed from above, and includes a first guide surface 52 extending in the protruding direction and a second guide extending in the width direction perpendicular to the first guide surface 52. Surface 53.

クリップ部37は、一対のガイド片38により第1のガイド面52を左右から挟持すると共に、一対のガイド片38を第1のガイド面52に沿わせて第2のガイド面53に当接するまで押し込むことにより、絶縁基板4における適切なクリップ位置にガイドされる。このとき、各クリップ部37は、一対のガイド片38と第1のガイド面52とにより押し込み方向に対する左右方向の振れが規制された状態で取付凸部51を弾性挟持する。   The clip portion 37 sandwiches the first guide surface 52 from the left and right by the pair of guide pieces 38 and continues the pair of guide pieces 38 along the first guide surface 52 and abuts on the second guide surface 53. By pushing, it is guided to an appropriate clip position on the insulating substrate 4. At this time, each clip part 37 elastically clamps the mounting convex part 51 in a state in which the lateral deflection with respect to the pushing direction is restricted by the pair of guide pieces 38 and the first guide surface 52.

図5を参照して、回転型センサの組み立て手順について説明する。図5は、本発明の実施の形態に係る回転型センサの分解斜視図である。   With reference to FIG. 5, the assembly procedure of the rotary sensor will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the rotary sensor according to the embodiment of the present invention.

先ず、上記したように、絶縁基板4の取付凸部51に対し、側方から3つの接続端子5のクリップ部37が押し込まれることにより絶縁基板4に接続端子5がそれぞれ取り付けられる。このとき、3つの接続端子5は、絶縁基板4に対して上下方向および左右方向の振れが規制されている。   First, as described above, the connection terminals 5 are respectively attached to the insulating substrate 4 by pressing the clip portions 37 of the three connection terminals 5 from the side with respect to the mounting convex portion 51 of the insulating substrate 4. At this time, the three connection terminals 5 are restricted from swinging in the vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the insulating substrate 4.

次に、各接続端子5の挿入部35の下部が各取付溝23にそれぞれ位置合わせされて挿入されると、絶縁基板4がケース3の基板収容部16に対して位置決めされる。このように、ケース3においては、各接続端子5の各取付溝23に対する位置合わせにより、絶縁基板4が基板収容部16に対して位置決めされるように取付溝23と基板収容部16との位置関係が設計されている。   Next, when the lower portion of the insertion portion 35 of each connection terminal 5 is inserted in alignment with each mounting groove 23, the insulating substrate 4 is positioned with respect to the substrate housing portion 16 of the case 3. As described above, in the case 3, the position of the mounting groove 23 and the substrate housing portion 16 is such that the insulating substrate 4 is positioned with respect to the substrate housing portion 16 by the alignment of the connection terminals 5 with respect to the mounting grooves 23. The relationship is designed.

次に、挿入部35が取付溝23の底部に向けてさらに挿入されると、絶縁基板4が位置決め状態で基板収容部16に挿入される。このとき、挿入部35は、弾性接触部36に作用する取付溝23の内壁からの反力を受けて内側に撓みつつ挿入され、弾性接触部36の一対の接点部44は、挿入部35の挿入に伴って取付溝23の内壁に摺接しつつ出力端子26の露出面29に接近する。   Next, when the insertion portion 35 is further inserted toward the bottom of the mounting groove 23, the insulating substrate 4 is inserted into the substrate housing portion 16 in a positioned state. At this time, the insertion portion 35 is inserted while receiving the reaction force from the inner wall of the mounting groove 23 acting on the elastic contact portion 36 while being bent inward, and the pair of contact portions 44 of the elastic contact portion 36 are inserted into the insertion portion 35. As it is inserted, it approaches the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 while being in sliding contact with the inner wall of the mounting groove 23.

次に、挿入部35が取付溝23に完全に挿入されると、弾性接触部36の一対の接点部44が出力端子26の露出面29に到達し、絶縁基板4が基板収容部16の載置面22に載置される。このとき、出力端子26の露出面29と取付溝23の内壁の表面とが面一となっているため、弾性接触部36は、出力端子26のエッジに引っ掛かることなくスムーズに出力端子26の露出面29に到達する。そして、絶縁基板4と出力端子26とが接続端子5を介して電気的に接続される。   Next, when the insertion portion 35 is completely inserted into the mounting groove 23, the pair of contact portions 44 of the elastic contact portion 36 reaches the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26, and the insulating substrate 4 is mounted on the substrate housing portion 16. It is mounted on the mounting surface 22. At this time, since the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 and the surface of the inner wall of the mounting groove 23 are flush with each other, the elastic contact portion 36 can smoothly expose the output terminal 26 without being caught by the edge of the output terminal 26. A plane 29 is reached. Then, the insulating substrate 4 and the output terminal 26 are electrically connected via the connection terminal 5.

以上のように、本実施の形態に係る回転型センサ1によれば、挿入部35が取付溝23に挿入されることで、接続端子5がケース3に簡単に取り付けられる。このとき、クリップ部37により絶縁基板4が弾性挟持され、弾性接触部36により出力端子26が弾性接触されて接続端子5が絶縁基板4および出力端子26に電気的に接続される。したがって、カシメ付けや半田付け等により接続端子5と絶縁基板4および出力端子26とを接続する構成と比較して組み立て作業が容易となり、製造コストを低減することが可能となる。また、接続端子5と絶縁基板4および出力端子26との間が、弾性接触により接続されているため、温度変化等の環境変化による劣化が少なく、長期安定性を図ることが可能となる。   As described above, according to the rotary sensor 1 according to the present embodiment, the connection terminal 5 is easily attached to the case 3 by inserting the insertion portion 35 into the attachment groove 23. At this time, the insulating substrate 4 is elastically held by the clip portion 37, the output terminal 26 is elastically contacted by the elastic contact portion 36, and the connection terminal 5 is electrically connected to the insulating substrate 4 and the output terminal 26. Therefore, as compared with a configuration in which the connection terminal 5 is connected to the insulating substrate 4 and the output terminal 26 by caulking, soldering, or the like, the assembling work is facilitated, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, since the connection terminal 5 and the insulating substrate 4 and the output terminal 26 are connected by elastic contact, there is little deterioration due to environmental changes such as temperature changes, and long-term stability can be achieved.

また、出力端子26の露出面29が取付溝23の内壁の表面と面一に形成されているため、接続端子5の取付時に、出力端子26のエッジに弾性接触部36が削られることがなく、接続端子5の損傷を防止することが可能となる。したがって、金属粉が発生しないため、他の端子部における短絡を防止することができる。   Further, since the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 is formed flush with the surface of the inner wall of the mounting groove 23, the elastic contact portion 36 is not scraped at the edge of the output terminal 26 when the connection terminal 5 is mounted. It becomes possible to prevent the connection terminal 5 from being damaged. Therefore, since no metal powder is generated, it is possible to prevent a short circuit in other terminal portions.

なお、本実施の形態では、出力端子26の露出面29が取付溝23の内壁の表面と面一に形成される構成としたが、内壁の表面よりも引っ込んだ位置に露出する構成としてもよい。このような構成でも、接続端子5の損傷を防止し、金属粉の発生を抑えることができる。   In the present embodiment, the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 is formed to be flush with the inner wall surface of the mounting groove 23. However, the exposed surface 29 of the output terminal 26 may be exposed to a position retracted from the inner wall surface. . Even with such a configuration, the connection terminals 5 can be prevented from being damaged, and the generation of metal powder can be suppressed.

また、本実施の形態では、ガイド片38と取付凸部51とにより、クリップ部37を絶縁基板4上の適切なクリップ位置にガイドする構成としたが、クリップ部37を絶縁基板4上の適切なクリップ位置にガイド可能な構成であれば、この構成に限定されるものではない。例えば、絶縁基板4に形成した溝にガイド片38を沿わせてガイドする構成としてもよい。   Further, in the present embodiment, the clip portion 37 is guided to an appropriate clip position on the insulating substrate 4 by the guide piece 38 and the mounting convex portion 51, but the clip portion 37 is appropriately set on the insulating substrate 4. The configuration is not limited to this as long as it can be guided to a proper clip position. For example, the guide piece 38 may be guided along a groove formed in the insulating substrate 4.

また、今回開示された実施の形態は、全ての点で例示であってこの実施の形態に制限されるものではない。本発明の範囲は、上記した実施の形態のみの説明ではなくて特許請求の範囲によって示され、特許請求の範囲と均等の意味および範囲内での全ての変更が含まれることが意図される。   The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and is not limited to this embodiment. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims.

以上説明したように、本発明は、組立作業性を向上させて製造コストを低減すると共に、長期安定性を図ることができるという効果を有し、特に出力端子と絶縁基板とを接続する端子接続構造および端子接続構造を備えた回転型センサに有用である。   As described above, the present invention has the effect of improving the assembly workability, reducing the manufacturing cost, and achieving long-term stability, and in particular, the terminal connection for connecting the output terminal and the insulating substrate. This is useful for a rotary sensor having a structure and a terminal connection structure.

Claims (5)

取付溝が形成された筐体と、前記筐体に配設された出力端子と、前記筐体に配設され、検出パターンが形成された絶縁基板と、前記取付溝に取り付けられ、前記出力端子と前記絶縁基板とを電気的に接続する接続端子とを備え、
前記接続端子は、
離間して対向配置された一対の弾性片を有して構成され、前記取付溝に挿入される挿入部と、
前記挿入部の一方の弾性片の挿入端の反対側の端部に連なり、前記絶縁基板を弾性挟持して前記検出パターンに接触するクリップ部と、
前記挿入部の他方の弾性片の挿入端の反対側の端部に連なり、前記挿入部の前記取付溝への挿入により前記出力端子に弾性接触する弾性接触部とを有することを特徴とする端子接続構造。
A housing in which a mounting groove is formed; an output terminal disposed in the housing; an insulating substrate disposed in the housing and having a detection pattern; and the output terminal mounted in the mounting groove. And a connection terminal for electrically connecting the insulating substrate,
The connection terminal is
An insertion portion configured to have a pair of elastic pieces spaced apart and opposed to each other, and inserted into the mounting groove;
A clip portion that is connected to an end portion on the opposite side of the insertion end of one elastic piece of the insertion portion, and that elastically sandwiches the insulating substrate and contacts the detection pattern;
A terminal having an elastic contact portion that is connected to an end portion on the opposite side of the insertion end of the other elastic piece of the insertion portion and elastically contacts the output terminal by insertion of the insertion portion into the mounting groove. Connection structure.
前記出力端子は、前記弾性接触部との接触面が前記取付溝の内壁から露出するように前記筐体に配設され、
前記接触面は、前記内壁の表面と面一または前記内壁の表面よりも引っ込んだ位置にあることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の端子接続構造。
The output terminal is disposed in the housing such that a contact surface with the elastic contact portion is exposed from an inner wall of the mounting groove.
2. The terminal connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the contact surface is flush with a surface of the inner wall or is recessed from a surface of the inner wall.
前記絶縁基板は、前記クリップ部をクリップ位置にガイドする基板側ガイド部を有し、
前記接続端子は、前記基板側ガイド部と共に、前記クリップ部をクリップ位置にガイドする端子側ガイド部を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の端子接続構造。
The insulating substrate has a substrate side guide portion that guides the clip portion to a clip position,
The terminal connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the connection terminal includes a terminal side guide portion that guides the clip portion to a clip position together with the substrate side guide portion.
前記基板側ガイド部は、前記クリップ位置に対する左右方向の位置決め用の第1のガイド面と、前記クリップ位置に対する前後方向の位置合わせ用の第2のガイド面とを有し、
前記端子側ガイド部は、前記第1のガイド面に沿うように形成され、
前記クリップ部は、前記端子側ガイド部が前記第1のガイド面に沿って前記第2のガイド面に当接することにより前記クリップ位置にガイドされることを特徴とする請求項3に記載の端子接続構造。
The board-side guide portion includes a first guide surface for positioning in the left-right direction with respect to the clip position, and a second guide surface for alignment in the front-rear direction with respect to the clip position,
The terminal side guide portion is formed along the first guide surface,
The terminal according to claim 3, wherein the clip portion is guided to the clip position when the terminal-side guide portion abuts on the second guide surface along the first guide surface. Connection structure.
請求項1ないし請求項4に記載の端子接続構造を備えたことを特徴とする回転型センサ。   A rotary sensor comprising the terminal connection structure according to claim 1.
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