CN222072236U

CN222072236U - Connector terminal, electrical connection module and connector

Info

Publication number: CN222072236U
Application number: CN202420425403.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王克; 周啸; 何为
Original assignee: Tyco Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd
Current assignee: Tyco Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd
Priority date: 2024-03-05
Filing date: 2024-03-05
Publication date: 2024-11-26
Anticipated expiration: 2034-03-05

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector terminal, an electric connection module and a connector. The connector terminal includes: a fixing portion including a pair of side plates opposed to each other at a spacing in a lateral direction; and a pair of cantilevers spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction and connected to the pair of side plates, respectively. The cantilever has a hooked end bent into a hook shape, the hooked end having inner and outer sides opposite in the lateral direction, the outer sides of the hooked end of the connector terminal being for electrically contacting the outer sides of the hooked end of the adjacent other connector terminal to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals. In the utility model, two adjacent connector terminals in the connector are in direct electrical contact with each other, an additional transfer connector is not required to be provided, the structure of the connector product is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the volume of the connector product is reduced.

Description

Connector terminal, electric connection module and connector

Technical Field

The present utility model relates to a connector terminal, an electrical connection module including the connector terminal, and a connector including the connector terminal.

Background

In the prior art, in order to achieve a fast electrical connection between cables, it is often necessary to provide a plurality of cable connectors and one transit connector. The cable connector includes a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing that is crimped to the cable. The transit connector includes a housing and a plurality of transit terminals disposed in the housing. The plurality of cable connectors are respectively inserted into the transit connectors, and terminals of the plurality of cable connectors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of transit terminals. However, the prior art solutions require the provision of two different connectors, which increases the cost and can result in an excessively large product volume.

Disclosure of utility model

The present utility model is directed to solving at least one of the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages of the prior art.

According to one aspect of the present utility model, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal includes: a fixing portion including a pair of side plates opposed to each other at a spacing in a lateral direction; and a pair of cantilevers spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction and connected to the pair of side plates, respectively. The cantilever has a hooked end bent into a hook shape, the hooked end having inner and outer sides opposite in the lateral direction, the outer sides of the hooked end of the connector terminal being for electrically contacting the outer sides of the hooked end of the adjacent other connector terminal to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the inner sides of the hooked ends of the pair of cantilevers are adapted to abut against the insert tongue of the connector housing inserted between the pair of cantilevers so that the hooked ends of the connector terminals are reliably in electrical contact with the hooked ends of the other connector terminals adjacent thereto.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a distance between the hooked ends of the pair of cantilevers is smaller than a width of the insert tongue in the lateral direction, so that the hooked ends of the pair of cantilevers are elastically deformed by the insert tongue inserted therebetween and generate a predetermined elastic contact force to ensure reliable electrical contact between the hooked ends of the connector terminals and the hooked ends of the adjacent other connector terminals.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the distal ends of the pair of cantilevers are bent toward the inside between the pair of cantilevers to form the hooked end.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the fixing portion further includes a base portion including a bottom wall extending in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the lateral direction and a pair of side walls respectively located on both lateral sides of the bottom wall; the pair of side plates are respectively connected with the upper sides of the pair of side walls of the base and extend upwards along the height direction vertical to the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction; the pair of cantilevers are respectively connected to front sides of the pair of side plates and are suspended above the base.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, rear sides of a pair of side plates of the fixing portion are used to abut against a secondary lock catch of the connector housing to lock the connector terminal in the connector housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a primary lock spring is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing portion, the primary lock spring being for engagement with a primary lock catch groove on the bottom wall of the connector housing to lock the connector terminal in the connector housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector terminal further includes: and a crimping part for crimping onto a cable to be electrically connected with the cable, the crimping part being connected with a rear end of the base part and extending rearward in the longitudinal direction.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector terminal is a one-piece stamped and formed part.

According to another aspect of the utility model, an electrical connection module is provided. The electrical connection module includes: the connector terminal; and a cable having one end electrically connected to the connector terminal.

According to another aspect of the present utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and a plurality of the aforementioned connector terminals, which are inserted into the connector housing. The plurality of connector terminals are arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the connector housing and adjacent to each other, and outer sides of hooked ends of the adjacent two connector terminals are in electrical contact with each other to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of tongues are formed in the connector housing, the plurality of tongues extending in a longitudinal direction of the connector housing and being arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the connector housing; the plurality of tabs are inserted between and against the inner sides of the hooked ends of a pair of cantilevers of the plurality of connector terminals, respectively, to bring the hooked ends of adjacent two connector terminals into reliable electrical contact.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the width of the insert tongue in the lateral direction of the connector housing is larger than the interval between the hook-shaped ends of the pair of cantilevers, so that the hook-shaped ends of the pair of cantilevers are elastically deformed by the insert tongue inserted therebetween and a predetermined elastic contact force is generated to ensure reliable electrical contact of the hook-shaped ends of the adjacent two connector terminals.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a secondary lock catch and a secondary lock catch groove are formed at a top of the connector housing, the secondary lock catch being movable between a locking position engaged with the secondary lock catch groove and an unlocking position separated from the secondary lock catch groove; when the secondary lock catch is moved to the locking position, the secondary lock catch abuts against the rear side of the side plate of the plurality of connector terminals to lock the plurality of connector terminals in the connector housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of primary locking grooves are formed on the bottom wall of the connector housing, and the plurality of primary locking grooves are engaged with the primary locking spring pieces of the plurality of connector terminals, respectively, to lock the plurality of connector terminals in the connector housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector further includes: and a plurality of cables electrically connected to the plurality of connector terminals, respectively, and led out from the rear end of the connector housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector terminal includes a crimp portion for crimping onto the cable; a plurality of insertion holes into which the crimp portions of the plurality of connector terminals are respectively inserted are formed in the connector housing, and the plurality of cables are respectively led out from the plurality of insertion holes.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector housing is an integral injection molded part.

In the foregoing exemplary embodiments according to the present utility model, two adjacent connector terminals in the connector are in direct electrical contact with each other without providing an additional adapter connector, simplifying the structure of the connector product, reducing the manufacturing cost, and reducing the volume of the connector product.

Other objects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent from the following description of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, which provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model.

Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

FIG. 2 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as seen from the rear side;

Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as seen from the front side;

FIG. 5 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

Fig. 6 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, wherein one connector terminal is pulled out of the connector housing;

fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a connector terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as seen from the bottom;

Fig. 8 shows a vertical cross-section of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.

Detailed Description

The technical scheme of the utility model 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 utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the general inventive concept and should not be taken as limiting the utility model.

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 utility model, a connector terminal is provided. The connector terminal includes: a fixing portion including a pair of side plates opposed to each other at a spacing in a lateral direction; and a pair of cantilevers spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction and connected to the pair of side plates, respectively. The cantilever has a hooked end bent into a hook shape, the hooked end having inner and outer sides opposite in the lateral direction, the outer sides of the hooked end of the connector terminal being for electrically contacting the outer sides of the hooked end of the adjacent other connector terminal to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals.

According to another general technical concept of the present utility model, there is provided an electrical connection module. The electrical connection module includes: the connector terminal; and a cable having one end electrically connected to the connector terminal.

According to another general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and a plurality of the aforementioned connector terminals, which are inserted into the connector housing. The plurality of connector terminals are arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the connector housing and adjacent to each other, and outer sides of hooked ends of the adjacent two connector terminals are in electrical contact with each other to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; FIG. 2 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as seen from the rear side; fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model as seen from the front side; FIG. 5 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 6 shows a horizontal cross-section of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, wherein one connector terminal 1 is pulled out of the connector housing 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 6, in an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a connector terminal 1 is disclosed. The connector terminal 1 includes: a fixed portion 10 and a pair of cantilevers 13. The fixing portion 10 is for fixing into the connector housing 3. The fixing portion 10 includes a pair of side plates 12 that are opposed to each other at a spacing in the lateral direction X. A pair of cantilever arms 13 are opposed at intervals in the transverse direction X and are respectively connected to the pair of side plates 12.

As shown in fig. 1-6, in the illustrated embodiment, the cantilever 13 has a hooked end 130 bent into a hook shape. The hooked end 130 has an inner side 13a and an outer side 13b opposite in the transverse direction X. The outer side 13b of the hooked end 130 of one connector terminal 1 is adapted to be in electrical contact with the outer side 13b of the hooked end 130 of an adjacent other connector terminal 1 to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner sides 13a of the hooked ends 130 of the pair of cantilevers 13 are used to abut against the insert tongue 30 of the connector housing 3 inserted between the pair of cantilevers 13 so that the hooked end 130 of one connector terminal 1 is reliably in electrical contact with the hooked end 130 of the adjacent other connector terminal 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the distance between the hooked ends 130 of the pair of cantilevers 13 is smaller than the width of the insert tongue 30 in the lateral direction X, so that the hooked ends 130 of the pair of cantilevers 13 are elastically deformed and generate a predetermined elastic contact force by the insert tongue 30 interposed therebetween to ensure reliable electrical contact of the hooked ends 130 of one connector terminal 1 with the hooked ends 130 of the other connector terminal 1 adjacent thereto.

As shown in fig. 1-6, in the illustrated embodiment, the ends of a pair of cantilevers 13 are bent inward between the pair of cantilevers 13 to form a hooked end 130. This facilitates the insertion of the connector terminal 1 into the connector housing 3. The present utility model is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, for example, the distal ends of the pair of cantilevers 13 may also be bent toward the outside between the pair of cantilevers 13 to form the hooked end 130.

As shown in fig. 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing portion 10 further includes a base portion 11, the base portion 11 including a bottom wall 11a extending in a longitudinal direction Y perpendicular to the transverse direction X and a pair of side walls 11b respectively located on both sides of the transverse direction X of the bottom wall 11 a. The pair of side plates 12 are connected to upper sides of the pair of side walls 11b of the base 11 and extend upward in the height direction Z perpendicular to the lateral direction X and the longitudinal direction Y, respectively. A pair of cantilevers 13 are respectively connected to the front sides of the pair of side plates 12 and are suspended above the base 11.

Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the connector terminal 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as seen from the bottom; fig. 8 shows a vertical cross-section of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear sides of the pair of side plates 12 of the fixing portion 10 are used to abut on the secondary lock catch 31 of the connector housing 3 to lock the connector terminal 1 in the connector housing 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, a primary lock spring 15 is formed on the bottom wall 11a of the fixing portion 10, the primary lock spring 15 being for engagement with a primary lock catch 33 on the bottom wall of the connector housing 3 to lock the connector terminal 1 in the connector housing 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector terminal 1 further includes a crimp portion 14. The crimping portion 14 is for crimping onto the cable 2 to be electrically connected with the cable 2. The crimping portion 14 is connected to the rear end of the base 11 and extends rearward in the longitudinal direction Y.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector terminal 1 is a one-piece press-molded piece. This can reduce manufacturing costs and provide manufacturing efficiency.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1 to 8, an electrical connection module is also disclosed. The electrical connection module includes: a connector terminal 1 and a cable 2. One end of the cable 2 is electrically connected to the connector terminal 1. For example, the connector terminal 1 includes a crimp portion 14, and the crimp portion 14 is crimped onto one end of the cable 2 to be electrically connected with the cable 2.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1 to 8, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing 3 and a plurality of the aforementioned connector terminals 1. A plurality of connector terminals 1 are inserted into the connector housing 3. The plurality of connector terminals 1 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction X of the connector housing 3 and adjacent to each other, and the outer sides 13b of the hooked ends 130 of the adjacent two connector terminals 1 are in electrical contact with each other to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of tabs 30 are formed in the connector housing 3, the plurality of tabs 30 extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the connector housing 3 and being arranged side by side in the lateral direction X of the connector housing 3. The plurality of insert tongues 30 are inserted between the pair of cantilever arms 13 of the plurality of connector terminals 1 and abut against the inner sides 13a of the hooked end portions 130 of the pair of cantilever arms 13, respectively, so that the hooked end portions 130 of the adjacent two connector terminals 1 are reliably electrically contacted.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the width of the insert tongue 30 in the lateral direction X of the connector housing 3 is larger than the interval between the hooked ends 130 of the pair of cantilevers 13, so that the hooked ends 130 of the pair of cantilevers 13 are elastically deformed and generate a predetermined elastic contact force by the insert tongue 30 interposed therebetween to ensure reliable electrical contact of the hooked ends 130 of the adjacent two connector terminals 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, a secondary lock catch 31 and a secondary lock catch groove 32 are formed at the top of the connector housing 3, the secondary lock catch 31 being movable between a locking position engaged with the secondary lock catch groove 32 and an unlocking position separated from the secondary lock catch groove 32. When the secondary lock catch 31 is moved to the lock position, the secondary lock catch 31 abuts on the rear side of the side plate 12 of the plurality of connector terminals 1 to lock the plurality of connector terminals 1 in the connector housing 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of primary lock catch grooves 33 are formed on the bottom wall 11a of the connector housing 3, and the plurality of primary lock catch grooves 33 are engaged with the primary lock spring pieces 15 of the plurality of connector terminals 1, respectively, to lock the plurality of connector terminals 1 in the connector housing 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a plurality of cables 2, and the plurality of cables 2 are electrically connected to the plurality of connector terminals 1, respectively, and are led out from the rear end of the connector housing 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector terminal 1 includes a crimp portion 1 for crimping onto a cable 2. A plurality of insertion holes 301 are formed in the connector housing 3, the crimp portions 14 of the plurality of connector terminals 1 are respectively inserted into the plurality of insertion holes 301, and the plurality of cables 2 are respectively led out from the plurality of insertion holes 301.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 3 is an integral injection molded piece. This can reduce manufacturing costs and provide manufacturing efficiency.

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 utility model.

Although the present utility model has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the examples disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the utility model.

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 utility model.

Claims

1. A connector terminal, comprising:

A fixing part (10) comprising a pair of side plates (12) which are opposite to each other at intervals in the transverse direction (X); and

A pair of cantilevers (13) which are opposed to each other at a spacing in the transverse direction (X) and are connected to the pair of side plates (12) respectively,

The cantilever (13) has a hooked end portion (130) bent into a hook shape, the hooked end portion (130) having an inner side (13 a) and an outer side (13 b) opposite to each other in the lateral direction (X), the outer side (13 b) of the hooked end portion (130) of the connector terminal (1) being for electrically contacting the outer side (13 b) of the hooked end portion (130) of the adjacent other connector terminal (1) to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals (1).

2. The connector terminal of claim 1, wherein:

The inner sides (13 a) of the hooked ends (130) of the pair of cantilevers (13) are used to abut against the insertion tongue (30) of the connector housing (3) inserted between the pair of cantilevers (13) so that the hooked end (130) of the connector terminal (1) is reliably in electrical contact with the hooked end (130) of the adjacent other connector terminal (1).

3. The connector terminal according to claim 2, wherein:

The spacing between the hooked ends (130) of the pair of cantilevers (13) is smaller than the width of the tongue (30) in the lateral direction (X) so that the hooked ends (130) of the pair of cantilevers (13) are elastically deformed by the tongue (30) interposed therebetween and generate a predetermined elastic contact force to ensure reliable electrical contact of the hooked ends (130) of the connector terminals (1) with the hooked ends (130) of the adjacent other connector terminals (1).

4. The connector terminal of claim 1, wherein:

The distal ends of the pair of cantilevers (13) are bent toward the inside between the pair of cantilevers (13) to form the hooked end portion (130).

5. The connector terminal of claim 1, wherein:

The fixing portion (10) further includes a base portion (11), the base portion (11) including a bottom wall (11 a) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) perpendicular to the transverse direction (X) and a pair of side walls (11 b) located on both sides of the transverse direction (X) of the bottom wall (11 a), respectively;

The pair of side plates (12) are respectively connected to upper sides of a pair of side walls (11 b) of the base (11) and extend upward in a height direction (Z) perpendicular to the lateral direction (X) and the longitudinal direction (Y);

The pair of cantilevers (13) are respectively connected to the front sides of the pair of side plates (12) and are suspended above the base (11).

6. The connector terminal of claim 5, wherein:

The rear sides of a pair of side plates (12) of the fixing portion (10) are used for abutting against a secondary lock buckle (31) of the connector housing (3) to lock the connector terminal (1) in the connector housing (3).

7. The connector terminal of claim 5, wherein:

A primary lock spring piece (15) is formed on the bottom wall (11 a) of the fixing portion (10), and the primary lock spring piece (15) is used for being engaged with a primary lock clamping groove (33) on the bottom wall of the connector housing (3) so as to lock the connector terminal (1) in the connector housing (3).

8. The connector terminal of claim 5, further comprising:

a crimping part (14) for crimping onto the cable (2) to be electrically connected with the cable (2),

The crimping portion (14) is connected to the rear end of the base portion (11) and extends rearward in the longitudinal direction (Y).

9. The connector terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: the connector terminal (1) is an integral stamping forming piece.

10. An electrical connection module, comprising:

the connector terminal (1) of any one of claims 1-9; and

And a cable (2) having one end electrically connected to the connector terminal (1).

11. A connector for a portable electronic device, characterized by comprising the following steps:

A connector housing (3); and

A plurality of connector terminals (1) inserted into the connector housing (3),

The connector terminal (1) is the connector terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the plurality of connector terminals (1) are arranged side by side along a lateral direction (X) of the connector housing (3) and adjacent to each other, and outer sides (13 b) of hooked ends (130) of the adjacent two connector terminals (1) are in electrical contact with each other to electrically connect the adjacent two connector terminals (1).

12. The connector of claim 11, wherein:

A plurality of tongues (30) are formed in the connector housing (3), the plurality of tongues (30) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) of the connector housing (3) and being arranged side by side in a transverse direction (X) of the connector housing (3);

The plurality of insert tongues (30) are inserted between a pair of cantilever arms (13) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) and abut against inner sides (13 a) of the hooked end portions (130) of the pair of cantilever arms (13), respectively, so that the hooked end portions (130) of adjacent two connector terminals (1) are reliably electrically contacted.

13. The connector of claim 12, wherein:

The width of the tongue (30) in the transverse direction (X) of the connector housing (3) is larger than the spacing between the hooked ends (130) of the pair of cantilevers (13) so that the hooked ends (130) of the pair of cantilevers (13) are elastically deformed by the tongue (30) interposed therebetween and a predetermined elastic contact force is generated to ensure reliable electrical contact of the hooked ends (130) of the adjacent two connector terminals (1).

14. The connector of claim 12, wherein:

A secondary lock catch (31) and a secondary lock catch groove (32) are formed on the top of the connector housing (3), and the secondary lock catch (31) can move between a locking position engaged with the secondary lock catch groove (32) and an unlocking position separated from the secondary lock catch groove (32);

When the secondary lock catch (31) is moved to the locking position, the secondary lock catch (31) abuts on the rear side of the side plate (12) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) to lock the plurality of connector terminals (1) in the connector housing (3).

15. The connector of claim 12, wherein:

A plurality of primary lock grooves (33) are formed on a bottom wall (11 a) of the connector housing (3), and the plurality of primary lock grooves (33) are respectively engaged with primary lock spring pieces (15) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) to lock the plurality of connector terminals (1) in the connector housing (3).

16. The connector of claim 11, further comprising:

And a plurality of cables (2) electrically connected to the plurality of connector terminals (1) and led out from the rear end of the connector housing (3), respectively.

17. The connector of claim 16, wherein:

The connector terminal (1) includes a crimp portion (14) for crimping onto the cable (2);

A plurality of insertion holes (301) are formed in the connector housing (3), crimp portions (14) of the plurality of connector terminals (1) are respectively inserted into the plurality of insertion holes (301), and the plurality of cables (2) are respectively led out from the plurality of insertion holes (301).

18. The connector according to any one of claims 11-17, wherein: the connector housing (3) is an integral injection molding.