Hirose Electric has been granted a patent for a connector with an insulating housing and a conductive terminal. The terminal has a mounting portion connected to a board and a contact portion with a greater thickness, improving durability and performance. GlobalData’s report on Hirose Electric gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Hirose Electric, Dustproof electric connectors was a key innovation area identified from patents. Hirose Electric's grant share as of April 2024 was 68%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Connector with conductive terminal having varying thicknesses for contact
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11942711B2) discloses a connector design comprising an insulating housing and a conductive terminal fixed to the housing. The terminal includes a mounting portion connected to a board and a contact portion protruding from the mounting portion in a fitting direction. The unique feature of this connector is the use of different thicknesses of metal plates for the mounting and contact portions, with the second metal plate being thicker than the first metal plate.
Additionally, the connector design includes specific features such as part of the fitting-side surface of the mounting portion being covered with part of the housing, a recessed portion between the mounting and contact portions filled with part of the housing, and the contact portion having a U-shape when viewed from the fitting direction. The connector is versatile as it allows for multiple mounting portions and the contact portion extends parallel to the board, electrically connecting the multiple mounting portions. The thickness of the second metal plate in the contact portion is emphasized, being equal to or greater than twice the thickness of the first metal plate, ensuring durability and efficient electrical conductivity in the connector design. Overall, the patented connector design offers a unique configuration that enhances performance and reliability in various electronic applications.
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