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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2010
Yuchen Yang, Shanghai, CN;
Andre E Guanco, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Yuchen Yang, Shanghai, CN;
Andre E Guanco, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, CN;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a field of electric connector, and in particular, to a structure for a terminal in an electric connector. In one preferred embodiment, a structure for a terminal in an electric connector is provided. The structure comprises: a terminal fixation part; a terminal elastic part; and an overstress prevention element. The terminal elastic part is extended from the terminal fixation part, wherein the terminal elastic part enables elastic deformation relative to the terminal fixation part and is configured to bend toward the terminal fixation part upon application of an external force. The overstress prevention element is provided between the terminal fixation part and the terminal elastic part, and is adapted for restricting overbending of the terminal elastic part. Furthermore, the present invention provides an electric connector incorporating the structure for the terminal therein. According to the present invention, the structure for a terminal in an electric connector realizes an overstress preventing performance. Furthermore, the structure for the terminal in the electric connector is compact in structure, has high efficiency in material utilization and low cost, and enables precise control of the stress on the structure for the terminal.