Connector, probe, and method of manufacturing probe

Abstract

A connector includes multiple probes and a first insulator part and a second insulator part joined to cover the probes. Each of the probes has a monolithic structure of a single bent metal plate. Each of the probes includes an end part configured to come into contact with an electrode terminal; a spring part having a meandering shape and connected to the end part; a housing part bent to enclose the spring part; and a bent part provided between the spring part and the housing part. The end parts of the probes are at least partially projecting outward from first openings provided in the first insulator part, and the bent parts of the probes are at least partially projecting outward from second openings provided in the second insulator part.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A probe, comprising:
 an end part configured to come into contact with an electrode terminal;   a spring part having a meandering shape and connected to the end part;   a housing part bent to enclose the spring part; and   a bent part provided between the spring part and the housing part,   wherein the end part, the spring part, the housing part, and the bent part are formed in a single bent metal plate and continue from a first end to a second end of the single bent metal plate.   
     
     
         2 . The probe as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the housing part has a cross section of a flat plate shape. 
     
     
         3 . The probe as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a housing connecting part connected to the end part, and   the housing connecting part is configured to come into contact with the housing part so that an electrical signal obtained at the end part is transmitted to the housing part via the housing connecting part.