# US 8,784,118 B2 · Connection terminal structure, method for manufacturing connection terminal structure, and connection terminal structure substrate

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- Number: US 8,784,118 B2
- Document ID: US8784118B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/554,080
- Filed: 2012-07-20
- Published: 2013-01-31
- Granted: 2014-07-22
- Earliest claimed: 2011-07-26
- Assignees: Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
- Applicants: Yoshihiro Ihara
- Inventors: Yoshihiro Ihara
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8784118B2

## CPC

- H01R 13/2442: {with a single cantilevered beam}
- H05K 7/1069: {with spring contact pieces}
- H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

## Abstract

A connection terminal structure includes a support member including a first surface and an opening part formed in the first surface, and at least one connection terminal formed on the first surface, the connection terminal including a fixing part, a connection part configured to connect to a connection object, and a spring part communicating between the fixing part and the connection part. The spring part and the connection part are bent upward together with the support member and project toward the connection object. A portion of the fixing part is exposed in the opening part.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A connection terminal structure comprising:
a support member including a first surface and an opening part formed in the first surface; and
at least one connection terminal formed on the first surface, the connection terminal including
a fixing part,
a connection part configured to connect to a connection object, and
a spring part communicating between the fixing part and the connection part;
wherein a portion of the fixing part is exposed in the opening part,
wherein the support member, the spring part, and the connection part are bent diagonally upward with respect to the exposed portion of the fixing part and project toward the connection object,
wherein a direction in which the support member, the spring part, and the connection part project is toward the first surface of the support member,
wherein the support member, the spring part, and the connection part form an obtuse angle with respect to the fixing part,
wherein the support member includes a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface,
wherein the opening part penetrates the support member from the first surface of the support member to the second surface of the support member,
wherein the opening part is formed directly below the fixing part of the connection terminal.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The connection terminal structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connection terminal includes a plated surface.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The connection terminal structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of the connection terminals are arranged on the support member.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The connection terminal structure as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the fixing part is wider than the connection part,
wherein the spring part becomes wider from a side of the connection part to a side of the fixing part.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The connection terminal structure as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the connection terminal is formed of metal,
wherein the support member is formed of an insulating film.