The structure of automotive connectors
Automotive connectors typically consist of the following components:
1) Contact: Contact is the core structure for achieving connectivity functions. As shown in Figures 1-2-3, its structure consists of an anode and a cathode, with the anode consisting of a plug and a substrate. The shape of the plug is generally square or cylindrical. The cathode part is composed of a plug and a substrate, and the elastic deformation in the plug completes the connection while maintaining contact. There are many types of plug structures, generally including cantilever beams, hyperbolic surfaces, etc.
2) Shell: Installed outside the car connector to secure it, protect the connector pins, and provide guidance during contact and coordination.
3) Insulator: Generally used as the base of a car connector, which arranges the contactors in a certain order of position to ensure that there is no electrical contact between the contactors or with the casing.
4) Attachment: Commonly used mechanical standard parts can be divided into two categories based on their functions. One type is structural attachments such as sealing rings and positioning pins. Another type of installation accessory, such as nuts, washers, screws, etc.