Connector and connector assembly

摘要

This connector can be connected to a counterpart connector having a counterpart contact, and is provided with an electric current sensor function. Specifically, the connector is provided with a contact, a protective member composed of an insulating material, a core, and an electric current detection member. The contact extends along the longitudinal direction so as to have a longitudinal part that can be connected to the counterpart contact. The protective member surrounds the contact in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The core surrounds the protective member in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The core has a gap. The electric current detection member is at least partially disposed within the gap.

主权项

1. A connector connectable with a mating connector having a mating contact, the connector having a current sensor function and comprising:
a contact extending along a front-rear direction and having a front end portion which is connectable to the mating contact; a protection member made of an insulating material, the protection member surrounding the contact in a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction; a core having a gap for generating electro-magnetic field, the core surrounding the protection member in a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction; a current detection member including a terminal connectable to an outward electronic circuit, the current detection member being arranged, at least in part, within the gap; and a holder formed with a holding hole, wherein: the core and the current detection member are held in the holding hole; a part of the holder is located within the gap; the contact pierces the holding hole along the front-rear direction; and the protection member is received in the holding hole.