CN118572476A - Electrical connection module, connector and connector assembly - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention discloses an electrical connection module, a connector and a connector assembly. The electrical connection module includes: an insulator formed with a terminal insertion groove and adapted to be detachably inserted into a mounting groove on a housing of the connector; and a transfer terminal inserted into the terminal slot of the insulator and having first and second connection portions opposite to each other in an axial direction of the insulator, the first and second connection portions of the transfer terminal being for electrically connecting to a power supply terminal of a connector and a mating power supply terminal of a mating connector, respectively. In the invention, the electric connection module can transfer the power supply terminal of the connector to the power supply terminal of the mating connector, so that the structure of the power supply terminal and the shell of the connector can be simplified, the mounting difficulty of the power supply terminal and the shell can be reduced, the assembly efficiency of the connector can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
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Technical Field
The present invention relates to an electrical connection module, a connector including the electrical connection module, and a connector assembly including the connector.
Background
In the prior art, high voltage power connectors typically include an insulating housing, an outer shield, power terminals, and cables. The power terminal is arranged in the insulating shell, and the outer shielding shell is sleeved outside the insulating shell. One end of the cable extends into the insulating shell and is electrically connected with one end of the power terminal, and the other end of the power terminal is used for being electrically connected with the mating terminal of the mating connector. The disadvantage of this design is that the structure of the power terminal and the insulating housing is complicated and the installation is difficult when the direction of the cable lead-out is different from the mating direction of the mating terminal. This not only reduces the assembly efficiency but also increases the manufacturing cost.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention is directed to solving at least one of the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages of the prior art.
According to one aspect of the invention, an electrical connection module is provided. The electrical connection module includes: an insulator formed with a terminal insertion groove and adapted to be detachably inserted into a mounting groove on a housing of the connector; and a transfer terminal inserted into the terminal slot of the insulator and having first and second connection portions opposite to each other in an axial direction of the insulator, the first and second connection portions of the transfer terminal being for electrically connecting to a power supply terminal of a connector and a mating power supply terminal of a mating connector, respectively.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transit terminal is a female transit terminal, and the terminal slot of the insulator is adapted to receive a different type of female transit terminal such that the different type of female transit terminal can be mounted in the terminal slot of the insulator.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal slot of the insulator is interference-fitted with the female transit terminal to fix the female transit terminal in the terminal slot.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a protruding rib extending in an axial direction of the insulator is formed on an inner wall surface of the terminal slot of the insulator, the protruding rib being for interference fit with the female adapter terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal slot has a first port and a second port opposite to each other in an axial direction of the insulator, the first connection portion of the female-type transit terminal is adapted to mate with a power terminal inserted into the first port, and the second connection portion of the female-type transit terminal is adapted to mate with a power supply terminal inserted into the second port.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, first and second limit protrusions are formed on inner wall surfaces of the first and second ports of the insulator, respectively, and the first and second limit protrusions are adapted to axially abut against both ends of the female-type transit terminal, respectively, to axially position the female-type transit terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the female transit terminal includes a plurality of H-terminal laminations stacked together, the first and second connection portions of the female transit terminal having first and second pairs of mating grooves, respectively; the first pair of matching grooves of the female switching terminal are used for being matched and connected with the inserted power supply terminal, and the second pair of matching grooves of the female switching terminal are used for being matched and connected with the inserted pair of power distribution source terminals.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the female transit terminal is an integral punch-formed terminal; the first connecting part of the female switching terminal is provided with a first inserting cavity and a first elastic arm positioned in the first inserting cavity, and the first elastic arm is used for being in electrical contact with a power terminal inserted into the first inserting cavity; the second connecting part of the female switching terminal is provided with a second inserting cavity and a second elastic arm positioned in the second inserting cavity, and the second elastic arm is used for being in electric contact with a power distribution source terminal inserted into the second inserting cavity.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the female transit terminal includes: a terminal body having a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove; a first elastic contact mounted in a first mounting groove of the terminal body; and a second elastic contact mounted in the second mounting groove of the terminal body, the first elastic contact being for electrical contact with the inserted power supply terminal, the second elastic contact being for electrical contact with the inserted pair of power distribution power supply terminals.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the female transit terminal includes: the first terminal is provided with two rows of first spring arms which are opposite up and down at two ends respectively; the second terminal is sleeved on the first terminal, and two rows of vertically opposite second spring arms are respectively formed at two ends of the second terminal; and the auxiliary terminals are sleeved on the second terminals, two rows of vertical opposite auxiliary elastic arms are respectively formed at two ends of the auxiliary terminals, the first elastic arms and the second elastic arms at one ends of the first terminals and the second terminals are alternately arranged and used for being in electrical contact with the power supply terminals inserted into one ends of the female switching terminals, the first elastic arms and the second elastic arms at the other ends of the first terminals and the second terminals are alternately arranged and used for being in electrical contact with the power distribution source terminals inserted into the other ends of the female switching terminals, and the auxiliary elastic arms of the auxiliary terminals are propped against the outer sides of the second elastic arms of the second terminals and used for applying auxiliary contact pressure to the second elastic arms.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transit terminal is a male transit terminal, and the terminal slot of the insulator is adapted to fix different types of male transit terminals so that the different types of male transit terminals can be fixed to the insulator.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the male transit terminal includes: and a conductive strip passing through the terminal slot of the insulator, wherein the terminal slot of the insulator is in interference fit with the conductive strip of the male switching terminal so as to fix the male switching terminal to the insulator.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conductive strip has first and second connection ends opposite in longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends protruding from the insulator for insertion into a power supply terminal and a counter power distribution source terminal, respectively.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conductive strip has first and second connection ends opposite in a longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends protruding from the insulator, the second connection ends being for insertion into the pair of power distribution source terminals; the male adapter terminal further includes: a first nut fixed to the first connection end of the conductive bar such that the first connection end can be fastened to the power terminal by a first bolt screwed with the first nut.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conductive strip has first and second connection ends opposite in a longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends protruding from the insulator; the male adapter terminal further includes: a first nut fixed to a first connection end of the conductive bar such that the first connection end can be fastened to the power terminal by a first bolt screwed with the first nut; and a second nut secured to a second connection end of the conductor bar such that the second connection end can be fastened to the pair of power distribution source terminals by a second bolt threadedly connected with the second nut.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove is formed on an outer side of the insulator, the guide groove extending in an axial direction of the insulator for being engaged with a guide rib on a housing of a connector to guide the insulator to be inserted into a mounting groove on the housing of the connector.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of protrusions are formed in the guide groove of the insulator, the plurality of protrusions being spaced apart in an axial direction of the insulator for engagement with a plurality of grooves on the housing of the connector to lock the insulator into the housing of the connector.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection module further includes: a signal terminal secured into the insulator for electrical contact with a mating signal terminal of the mating connector, the signal terminal being configured to be in electrical contact with the mating signal terminal after the transfer terminal is electrically connected with the mating power source terminal, to be electrically separated from the mating signal terminal before the transfer terminal is electrically separated from the mating power source terminal, the transfer terminal being energized after the signal terminal is electrically contacted with the mating signal terminal, and being de-energized after the signal terminal is electrically separated from the mating signal terminal.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a signal terminal slot is formed in the insulator, and the signal terminal is inserted into the signal terminal slot of the insulator in an interference fit manner.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing formed with a mounting groove; a power terminal disposed in the housing; and the aforementioned electrical connection module is detachably inserted into the mounting groove of the housing. The first connecting part of the switching terminal of the electric connection module is electrically connected with the power supply terminal, and the second connecting part of the switching terminal of the electric connection module is used for being electrically connected with the power distribution source terminal of the mating connector.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: and one end of the cable extends into the shell and is electrically connected with the power terminal, and a preset included angle is formed between the leading-out direction of the cable from the shell and the longitudinal direction of the switching terminal of the electric connection module or between the leading-out direction of the cable and the longitudinal direction of the switching terminal of the electric connection module.
According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector includes a plurality of power terminals, a plurality of cables electrically connected to the plurality of power terminals, respectively, and a plurality of electric connection modules, first connection portions of the transit terminals of the plurality of electric connection modules are electrically connected to the plurality of power terminals, respectively, and second connection portions of the transit terminals of the plurality of electric connection modules are used to electrically connect with a plurality of pair of power distribution source terminals of the pair-to-pair connector, respectively.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a mating connector for mating with the connector. The mating connector includes: and the power distribution source terminal is used for being electrically connected to the second connecting part of the switching terminal of the electric connection module.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating connector further includes: and the opposite signal terminal is used for being in electrical contact with the signal terminal of the electrical connection module. The mating signal terminal is in electrical contact with the signal terminal after the transfer terminal is electrically connected with the mating power supply terminal and is electrically separated from the signal terminal before the transfer terminal is electrically separated from the mating power supply terminal; the transfer terminal is energized after the signal terminal is in electrical contact with the counter signal terminal and is de-energized after the signal terminal is electrically separated from the counter signal terminal.
The beneficial effects of the invention are as follows:
In the foregoing exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the electrical connection module may transfer the power terminal of the connector to the power supply terminal of the mating connector, and thus, the present invention can simplify the structure of the power terminal and the housing of the connector and reduce the difficulty of mounting the power terminal and the housing, improve the assembly efficiency of the connector, and reduce the manufacturing cost.
Furthermore, in the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the electrical connection module is of a modular design, which can be applied to different types of connectors, for example, connectors having different cable exit directions.
Furthermore, in the foregoing various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the number of electrical connection modules may be increased or decreased as appropriate according to the needs of the connector, and the use is very flexible.
In addition, in the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the electrical connection module is further integrated with a signal terminal for detecting an electrical connection state between the power supply terminal and the opposite power supply terminal, expanding the application range of the electrical connection module.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which provide a thorough understanding of the present invention.
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Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical connection module according to a first embodiment of the invention;
fig. 2 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a first embodiment of the invention;
fig. 3 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a first embodiment of the invention;
fig. 4 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a second embodiment of the invention;
fig. 5 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a second embodiment of the invention;
fig. 6 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a third embodiment of the invention;
fig. 7 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a third embodiment of the invention;
fig. 8 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 9 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 10 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a fifth embodiment of the invention;
fig. 11 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a fifth embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 12 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a sixth embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 13 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a sixth embodiment of the invention;
fig. 14 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module according to a seventh embodiment of the invention;
fig. 15 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module according to a seventh embodiment of the invention;
fig. 16 shows a schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
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The technical scheme of the invention is further specifically described below through examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. The following description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the general inventive concept and should not be taken as limiting the invention.
Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It may be evident, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in the drawings in order to simplify the drawings.
According to one general technical concept of the present invention, an electrical connection module 100 is provided. The electrical connection module 100 includes: an insulator 1 formed with a terminal insertion groove 11 and adapted to be detachably inserted into a mounting groove 61 on a housing 6 of a connector; and a transit terminal 2 inserted into the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1 and having a first connection portion 21 and a second connection portion 22 opposed in an axial direction of the insulator 1, the first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 of the transit terminal 2 being for electrically connecting to the power supply terminal 5 of the connector and the mating power supply terminal of the mating connector, respectively.
According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing 6 formed with a mounting groove 61; a power supply terminal 5 provided in the housing 6; and the aforementioned electrical connection module 100, is detachably inserted into the mounting groove 61 of the housing 6. The first connection portion 21 of the switching terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 5, and the second connection portion 22 of the switching terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100 is electrically connected to a mating power distribution source terminal of a mating connector.
According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a mating connector for mating with the connector. The mating connector includes: for the power distribution source terminals, a second connection portion 22 for electrically connecting to the transit terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100.
Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a first embodiment of the invention; fig. 2 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a first embodiment of the invention; fig. 3 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a first embodiment of the invention; fig. 4 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a second embodiment of the invention; fig. 5 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a second embodiment of the invention; fig. 6 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a third embodiment of the invention; fig. 7 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a third embodiment of the invention; fig. 8 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention; fig. 9 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention; fig. 16 shows a schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
As shown in fig. 1-9 and 16, in one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connection module 100 is disclosed. The electrical connection module 100 includes: an insulator 1 and a transit terminal 2. The insulator 1 is formed with a terminal insertion groove 11 and is adapted to be detachably inserted into a mounting groove 61 on the housing 6 of the connector. The transit terminal 2 is inserted into the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1 and has a first connecting portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22 opposed in the axial direction of the insulator 1. The first connection portion 21 and the second connection portion 22 of the transit terminal 2 are for electrically connecting to the power supply terminal 5 of the connector and a mating power supply terminal (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown), respectively.
As shown in fig. 1-9 and 16, in the illustrated embodiment, the transit terminal 2 is a female transit terminal 2', and the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1 is adapted to receive a different type of female transit terminal 2' such that the different type of female transit terminal 2' can be installed in the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1.
As shown in fig. 1-9 and 16, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1 is interference fit with the female transit terminal 2 'to secure the female transit terminal 2' in the terminal slot 11.
As shown in fig. 1 to 9 and 16, in the illustrated embodiment, a protruding rib 11c extending in the axial direction of the insulator 1 is formed on the inner wall surface of the terminal insertion groove 11 of the insulator 1, the protruding rib 11c being for interference fit with the female transit terminal 2'.
As shown in fig. 1 to 9 and 16, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal slot 11 has a first port 111 and a second port 112 which are opposed in the axial direction of the insulator 1, and the first connection portion 21 of the female transit terminal 2 'is adapted to be paired with the power supply terminal 5 inserted into the first port 111, and the second connection portion 22 of the female transit terminal 2' is adapted to be paired with a paired power supply terminal inserted into the second port 112.
As shown in fig. 1 to 9 and 16, in the illustrated embodiment, first and second stopper protrusions 11a and 11b are formed on inner wall surfaces of the first and second ports 111 and 112 of the insulator 1, respectively, and the first and second stopper protrusions 11a and 11b are adapted to axially abut against both ends of the female transit terminal 2', respectively, to axially position the female transit terminal 2'.
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the female transit terminal 2 'includes a plurality of H-shaped terminal laminations 20 stacked together, and the first and second connection portions 21 and 22 of the female transit terminal 2' have first and second pairs of mating grooves 201 and 202, respectively. The first pair of matching grooves 201 of the female switching terminal 2 'is used for being matched and connected with the inserted power supply terminal 5, and the second pair of matching grooves 202 of the female switching terminal 2' is used for being matched and connected with the inserted pair of power distribution source terminals.
As shown in fig. 4 and 5, in the illustrated embodiment, the female transit terminal 2' is a one-piece stamped and formed terminal. The first connection portion 21 of the female transit terminal 2' has a first insertion cavity 21a and a first elastic arm 21b located in the first insertion cavity 21a, the first elastic arm 21b being for electrical contact with the power terminal 5 inserted into the first insertion cavity 21 a. The second connection portion 22 of the female transit terminal 2' has a second insertion cavity 22a and a second elastic arm 22b located in the second insertion cavity 22a, the second elastic arm 22b being for electrical contact with the pair of power distribution source terminals inserted into the second insertion cavity 22 a.
As shown in fig. 6 and 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the female transit terminal 2' includes: the terminal body 210, the first elastic contact 221, and the second elastic contact 222. The terminal body 210 has a first mounting groove 211 and a second mounting groove 212. The first elastic contact 221 is mounted in the first mounting groove 211 of the terminal body 210. The second elastic contact 222 is mounted in the second mounting groove 212 of the terminal body 210. The first elastic contact 221 is for making electrical contact with the inserted power terminal 5, and the second elastic contact 222 is for making electrical contact with the inserted pair of power supply terminals.
As shown in fig. 8 and 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the female transit terminal 2' includes: a first terminal 231, a second terminal 232, and an auxiliary terminal 233. Two rows of first spring arms 2a are formed at both ends of the first terminal 231, respectively, to face each other vertically. The second terminal 232 is sleeved on the first terminal 231 and two rows of second spring arms 2b which are opposite up and down are respectively formed at two ends of the second terminal. The auxiliary terminal 233 is fitted over the second terminal 232 and is formed with two rows of auxiliary elastic arms 2c opposite to each other at both ends thereof. The first spring arms 2a and the second spring arms 2b of one end of the first terminal 231 and the second terminal 232 are alternately arranged for electrical contact with the power terminal 5 inserted into one end of the female transit terminal 2'. The first spring arms 2a and the second spring arms 2b of the other ends of the first terminal 231 and the second terminal 232 are alternately arranged for electrically contacting the opposite power distribution source terminal inserted into the other end of the female transit terminal 2'. The auxiliary elastic arm 2c of the auxiliary terminal 233 abuts on the outer side of the second elastic arm 2b of the second terminal 232 for applying an auxiliary contact pressure to the second elastic arm 2b.
Fig. 10 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a fifth embodiment of the invention; fig. 11 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a fifth embodiment of the invention; fig. 12 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a sixth embodiment of the invention; fig. 13 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a sixth embodiment of the invention; fig. 14 shows an axial cross-section of an electrical connection module 100 according to a seventh embodiment of the invention; fig. 15 shows an exploded schematic view of an electrical connection module 100 according to a seventh embodiment of the invention.
As shown in fig. 10 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the transit terminal 2 is a male transit terminal 2", and the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1 is adapted to fix different types of male transit terminals 2", so that the different types of male transit terminals 2 "can be fixed to the insulator 1.
As shown in fig. 10 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the male transit terminal 2″ includes a conductive strip 24, the conductive strip 24 passing through the terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1. The terminal slot 11 of the insulator 1 is interference fit with the conductive strip 24 of the male transit terminal 2 "to secure the male transit terminal 2" to the insulator 1.
As shown in fig. 10 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the conductor bar 24 has first and second connection ends 24a and 24b opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends 24a and 24b protruding from the insulator 1 for insertion into the power supply terminal 5 and the opposite power distribution source terminal, respectively.
As shown in fig. 10 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the conductive strip 24 has first and second connection ends 24a and 24b opposite in the longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends 24a and 24b protruding from the insulator 1, the second connection end 24b being for insertion into a pair of power distribution source terminals. The male transit terminal 2″ further includes a first nut 25a, the first nut 25a being fixed to the first connection end 24a of the conductive strip 24 such that the first connection end 24a can be fastened to the power terminal 5 by a first bolt screwed with the first nut 25 a.
As shown in fig. 10 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the conductive strip 24 has first and second connection ends 24a and 24b opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends 24a and 24b protruding from the insulator 1. The male transit terminal 2″ further includes: a first nut 25a and a second nut 25b. The first nut 25a is fixed to the first connection end 24a of the conductive bar 24 such that the first connection end 24a can be fastened to the power terminal 5 by a first bolt screwed with the first nut 25 a. The second nut 25b is fixed to the second connection end 24b of the conductive bar 24 such that the second connection end 24b can be fastened to the power supply terminal by a second bolt screwed with the second nut 25b.
As shown in fig. 1 to 16, in the illustrated embodiment, a guide groove 13 is formed on the outside of the insulator 1, the guide groove 13 extending in the axial direction of the insulator 1 for cooperating with a guide rib 63 on the housing 6 of the connector to guide the insulator 1 to be inserted into a mounting groove 61 on the housing 6 of the connector.
As shown in fig. 1 to 16, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of projections 14 are formed in the guide groove 13 of the insulator 1, the plurality of projections 14 being spaced apart in the axial direction of the insulator 1 for engagement with a plurality of grooves 64 on the housing 6 of the connector to lock the insulator 1 into the housing 6 of the connector.
As shown in fig. 1 to 16, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection module 100 further comprises a signal terminal 3, the signal terminal 3 being fixed into the insulator 1 for electrical contact with a mating signal terminal (not shown) of a mating connector. The signal terminal 3 is provided to be in electrical contact with the counter signal terminal after the transit terminal 2 is electrically connected with the counter power supply terminal, and to be electrically separated from the counter signal terminal before the transit terminal 2 is electrically separated from the counter power supply terminal. The transit terminal 2 is energized after the signal terminal 3 is electrically contacted with the mating signal terminal, and is de-energized after the signal terminal 3 is electrically separated from the mating signal terminal.
As shown in fig. 1 to 16, in the illustrated embodiment, a signal terminal slot 12 is formed in the insulator 1, and the signal terminal 3 is inserted into the signal terminal slot 12 of the insulator 1 in an interference fit manner.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1 to 16, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 6, a power terminal 5 and an electrical connection module 100. The housing 6 is formed with a mounting groove 61. The power supply terminal 5 is provided in the housing 6. The electrical connection module 100 is detachably inserted into the mounting groove 61 of the housing 6. The first connection portion 21 of the switching terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 5, and the second connection portion 22 of the switching terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100 is electrically connected to the mating power supply terminal of the mating connector.
As shown in fig. 1 to 16, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a cable 7, one end of the cable 7 extending into the housing 6 and being electrically connected to the power terminal 5. The direction of the cable 7 drawn out of the housing 6 is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the adapter terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100 or at a predetermined angle therebetween. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the direction of the cable 7 exiting from the housing 6 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the transit terminal 2. The direction in which the cable 7 is drawn out of the housing 6 means the direction in which the cable 7 extends out of the housing 6, the longitudinal direction of the transit terminal 2 is parallel to the axial direction of the insulator 1, and the direction in which the cable 7 extends is perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulator 1. The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment but, for example, the angle between the direction of the cable 7 exiting from the housing 6 and the longitudinal direction of the transit terminal 2 may be 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees or other suitable angle.
As shown in fig. 1 to 16, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of power terminals 5, a plurality of cables 7, and a plurality of electric connection modules 100, the plurality of cables 7 are electrically connected to the plurality of power terminals 5, respectively, first connection portions 21 of the transit terminals 2 of the plurality of electric connection modules 100 are electrically connected to the plurality of power terminals 5, respectively, and second connection portions 22 of the transit terminals 2 of the plurality of electric connection modules 100 are used to electrically connect with a plurality of paired power distribution power terminals of the paired connector, respectively.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1-16, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a mating connector (not shown) for mating with the connector. The counter connector comprises a counter power source terminal (not shown) for electrically connecting to the second connection portion 22 of the transit terminal 2 of the electrical connection module 100.
As shown in fig. 1-16, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector further includes a mating signal terminal (not shown) for making electrical contact with the signal terminal 3 of the electrical connection module 100. The mating signal terminal is in electrical contact with the signal terminal 3 after the transit terminal 2 is electrically connected to the mating power source terminal, and is electrically separated from the signal terminal 3 before the transit terminal 2 is electrically separated from the mating power source terminal. The transit terminal 2 is energized after the signal terminal 3 is electrically contacted with the mating signal terminal, and is de-energized after the signal terminal 3 is electrically separated from the mating signal terminal.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and that modifications may be made to the embodiments described in various embodiments without structural or conceptual aspects and that these variations may be resorted to without departing from the scope of the invention.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the examples disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.
Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.
It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and that the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element numbers of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
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1. An electrical connection module, comprising:
An insulator (1) formed with a terminal insertion groove (11) and adapted to be detachably inserted into a mounting groove (61) on a housing (6) of a connector; and
A transfer terminal (2) inserted into a terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1) and having a first connection portion (21) and a second connection portion (22) opposed in an axial direction of the insulator (1),
The first connecting part (21) and the second connecting part (22) of the switching terminal (2) are used for being electrically connected to a power supply terminal (5) of the connector and a power distribution source terminal of the opposite connector respectively,
The adapter terminal (2) is a female adapter terminal (2 '), and the terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1) is adapted to accommodate different types of female adapter terminals (2 '), such that the different types of female adapter terminals (2 ') can be mounted in the terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1).
2. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
The terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1) is in interference fit with the female transit terminal (2 ') to fix the female transit terminal (2') in the terminal slot (11).
3. The electrical connection module of claim 2, wherein:
a protruding rib (11 c) extending along the axial direction of the insulator (1) is formed on the inner wall surface of the terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1), and the protruding rib (11 c) is used for being in interference fit with the female adapter terminal (2').
4. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
The terminal slot (11) has a first port (111) and a second port (112) opposed in an axial direction of the insulator (1), a first connection portion (21) of the female-type switching terminal (2 ') is adapted to be mated with a power supply terminal (5) inserted into the first port (111), and a second connection portion (22) of the female-type switching terminal (2') is adapted to be mated with a power supply terminal of a pair inserted into the second port (112).
5. The electrical connection module of claim 4, wherein:
First and second limit protrusions (11 a, 11 b) are formed on inner wall surfaces of the first and second ports (111, 112) of the insulator (1), respectively, and the first and second limit protrusions (11 a, 11 b) are adapted to axially abut against both ends of the female switching terminal (2 ') respectively, so as to axially position the female switching terminal (2').
6. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
The female-type transfer terminal (2 ') comprises a plurality of H-type terminal laminations (20) stacked together, and a first connecting part (21) and a second connecting part (22) of the female-type transfer terminal (2') are respectively provided with a first pair of matching grooves (201) and a second pair of matching grooves (202);
the first pair of matching grooves (201) of the female switching terminal (2 ') are used for being in matched connection with the inserted power supply terminal (5), and the second pair of matching grooves (202) of the female switching terminal (2') are used for being in matched connection with the inserted power distribution source terminal.
7. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
the female switching terminal (2') is an integral stamping forming terminal;
The first connection part (21) of the female switching terminal (2') is provided with a first insertion cavity (21 a) and a first elastic arm (21 b) positioned in the first insertion cavity (21 a), and the first elastic arm (21 b) is used for being in electrical contact with a power terminal (5) inserted into the first insertion cavity (21 a);
The second connection part (22) of the female switching terminal (2') is provided with a second insertion cavity (22 a) and a second elastic arm (22 b) positioned in the second insertion cavity (22 a), and the second elastic arm (22 b) is used for being in electric contact with a power distribution source terminal inserted into the second insertion cavity (22 a).
8. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
the female-type transfer terminal (2') includes:
a terminal body (210) having a first mounting groove (211) and a second mounting groove (212);
a first elastic contact (221) mounted in a first mounting groove (211) of the terminal body (210); and
A second elastic contact piece (222) mounted in a second mounting groove (212) of the terminal body (210),
The first elastic contact (221) is used for being in electrical contact with an inserted power supply terminal (5), and the second elastic contact (222) is used for being in electrical contact with an inserted pair of power distribution power supply terminals.
9. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
the female-type transfer terminal (2') includes:
a first terminal (231) having two rows of vertically opposed first spring arms (2 a) formed at both ends thereof;
The second terminal (232) is sleeved on the first terminal (231) and two rows of second elastic arms (2 b) which are opposite up and down are respectively formed at two ends of the second terminal; and
An auxiliary terminal (233) sleeved on the second terminal (232) and provided with two rows of auxiliary elastic arms (2 c) which are opposite up and down at two ends respectively,
The first spring arms (2 a) and the second spring arms (2 b) of one end of the first terminal (231) and the second terminal (232) are alternately arranged for electrically contacting with the power supply terminal (5) inserted into one end of the female switching terminal (2'),
The first spring arms (2 a) and the second spring arms (2 b) at the other ends of the first terminal (231) and the second terminal (232) are alternately arranged and are used for being in electrical contact with a power distribution source terminal inserted into the other end of the female switching terminal (2'),
An auxiliary elastic arm (2 c) of the auxiliary terminal (233) abuts against an outer side of a second elastic arm (2 b) of the second terminal (232) for applying an auxiliary contact pressure to the second elastic arm (2 b).
10. The electrical connection module of claim 1, wherein:
a guide groove (13) is formed on the outer side of the insulator (1), the guide groove (13) extending in the axial direction of the insulator (1) for being engaged with a guide rib (63) on a housing (6) of a connector to guide insertion of the insulator (1) into a mounting groove (61) on the housing (6) of the connector.
11. The electrical connection module of claim 10, wherein:
A plurality of projections (14) are formed in the guide groove (13) of the insulator (1), the plurality of projections (14) being spaced apart in the axial direction of the insulator (1) for engagement with a plurality of grooves (64) on the housing (6) of the connector to lock the insulator (1) into the housing (6) of the connector.
12. The electrical connection module of any one of claims 1-11, further comprising:
a signal terminal (3) fixed into the insulator (1) for electrical contact with a mating signal terminal of the mating connector,
The signal terminal (3) is arranged to be in electrical contact with the mating signal terminal after the transit terminal (2) is electrically connected with the mating power supply terminal, to be electrically separated from the mating signal terminal before the transit terminal (2) is electrically separated from the mating power supply terminal,
The transfer terminal (2) is energized after the signal terminal (3) is in electrical contact with the counter signal terminal, and is de-energized after the signal terminal (3) is electrically separated from the counter signal terminal.
13. The electrical connection module of claim 12, wherein:
A signal terminal slot (12) is formed in the insulator (1), and the signal terminal (3) is inserted into the signal terminal slot (12) of the insulator (1) in an interference fit manner.
14. An electrical connection module, comprising:
An insulator (1) formed with a terminal insertion groove (11) and adapted to be detachably inserted into a mounting groove (61) on a housing (6) of a connector; and
A transfer terminal (2) inserted into a terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1) and having a first connection portion (21) and a second connection portion (22) opposed in an axial direction of the insulator (1),
The first connecting part (21) and the second connecting part (22) of the switching terminal (2) are used for being electrically connected to a power supply terminal (5) of the connector and a power distribution source terminal of the opposite connector respectively,
The transit terminal (2) is a male transit terminal (2 '), and the terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1) is adapted to secure different types of male transit terminals (2 ') such that the different types of male transit terminals (2 ') can be secured to the insulator (1).
15. The electrical connection module of claim 14, wherein:
The male switching terminal (2') comprises:
A conductive strip (24) passing through the terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1),
The terminal slot (11) of the insulator (1) is interference fit with the conductive strip (24) of the male transit terminal (2 ") to secure the male transit terminal (2") to the insulator (1).
16. The electrical connection module of claim 15, wherein:
The conductor bar (24) has first and second connection ends (24 a, 24 b) which are opposite in the longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends (24 a, 24 b) protruding from the insulator (1) for insertion into a power supply terminal (5) and a counter power supply terminal, respectively.
17. The electrical connection module of claim 15, wherein:
The conductor bar (24) has first and second connection ends (24 a, 24 b) opposite in the longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends (24 a, 24 b) protruding from the insulator (1), the second connection end (24 b) being for insertion into the pair of power distribution source terminals;
The male switching terminal (2') further comprises:
a first nut (25 a) fixed to a first connection end (24 a) of the conductive strip (24) such that the first connection end (24 a) can be fastened to the power terminal (5) by a first bolt screwed with the first nut (25 a).
18. The electrical connection module of claim 15, wherein:
The conductor bar (24) has first and second connection ends (24 a, 24 b) opposite in the longitudinal direction thereof, the first and second connection ends (24 a, 24 b) protruding from the insulator (1);
The male switching terminal (2') further comprises:
A first nut (25 a) fixed to a first connection end (24 a) of the conductive bar (24) such that the first connection end (24 a) can be fastened to the power terminal (5) by a first bolt screwed with the first nut (25 a); and
A second nut (25 b) fixed to a second connection end (24 b) of the conductive strip (24) so that the second connection end (24 b) can be fastened to the pair of power distribution source terminals by a second bolt screwed with the second nut (25 b).
19. The electrical connection module of claim 14, wherein:
A guide groove (13) is formed on the outer side of the insulator (1), and the guide groove (13) extends along the axial direction of the insulator (1) and is used for being matched with a guide rib on a shell (6) of a connector so as to guide the insulator (1) to be inserted into a mounting groove on the shell (6) of the connector.
20. The electrical connection module of claim 19, wherein:
A plurality of projections (14) are formed in the guide groove (13) of the insulator (1), the plurality of projections (14) being spaced apart in the axial direction of the insulator (1) for engagement with a plurality of grooves (64) on the housing (6) of the connector to lock the insulator (1) into the housing (6) of the connector.
21. The electrical connection module of any one of claims 14-20, further comprising:
a signal terminal (3) fixed into the insulator (1) for electrical contact with a mating signal terminal of the mating connector,
The signal terminal (3) is arranged to be in electrical contact with the mating signal terminal after the transit terminal (2) is electrically connected with the mating power supply terminal, to be electrically separated from the mating signal terminal before the transit terminal (2) is electrically separated from the mating power supply terminal,
The transfer terminal (2) is energized after the signal terminal (3) is in electrical contact with the counter signal terminal, and is de-energized after the signal terminal (3) is electrically separated from the counter signal terminal.
22. The electrical connection module of claim 21, wherein:
A signal terminal slot (12) is formed in the insulator (1), and the signal terminal (3) is inserted into the signal terminal slot (12) of the insulator (1) in an interference fit manner.
23. A connector for a portable electronic device, characterized by comprising the following steps:
A housing (6) in which a mounting groove (61) is formed;
a power supply terminal (5) provided in the housing (6); and
The electrical connection module (100) of any one of claims 1-22, removably inserted into a mounting slot (61) of the housing (6),
The first connection part (21) of the switching terminal (2) of the electric connection module (100) is electrically connected with the power supply terminal (5), and the second connection part (22) of the switching terminal (2) of the electric connection module (100) is used for being electrically connected with a power distribution source terminal of a mating connector.
24. The connector of claim 23, further comprising:
a cable (7) having one end extending into the housing (6) and electrically connected to the power supply terminal (5),
The direction of the cable (7) led out from the housing (6) is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the adapter terminal (2) of the electrical connection module (100) or has a predetermined angle between the two.
25. The connector of claim 24, wherein:
The connector comprises a plurality of power supply terminals (5), a plurality of cables (7) and a plurality of electric connection modules (100), wherein the plurality of cables (7) are respectively and electrically connected to the plurality of power supply terminals (5), first connection parts (21) of switching terminals (2) of the plurality of electric connection modules (100) are respectively and electrically connected to the plurality of power supply terminals (5), and second connection parts (22) of the switching terminals (2) of the plurality of electric connection modules (100) are used for being respectively and electrically connected with a plurality of pairs of power distribution power supply terminals of the butt-joint connector.
26. A connector assembly, comprising:
The connector of claim 23; and
A mating connector for mating with the connector,
The mating connector includes:
for the power distribution source terminal, a second connection portion (22) for electrically connecting to the transit terminal (2) of the electrical connection module (100).
27. The connector assembly of claim 26, wherein:
The mating connector further includes:
A mating signal terminal for electrical contact with a signal terminal (3) of the electrical connection module (100),
The mating signal terminal is electrically contacted with the signal terminal (3) after the transfer terminal (2) is electrically connected with the pair of power distribution source terminals, is electrically separated from the signal terminal (3) before the transfer terminal (2) is electrically separated from the pair of power distribution source terminals,
The transfer terminal (2) is energized after the signal terminal (3) is in electrical contact with the counter signal terminal, and is de-energized after the signal terminal (3) is electrically separated from the counter signal terminal.
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