Substrate Connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to a substrate connector comprising: a plurality of RF contacts for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; an insulating portion to which the RF contacts are coupled; a cover coupled to the insulating portion; and an inner shell coupled to the cover, wherein the RF contacts comprise a connection portion for connecting to a relative pattern formed on a relative substrate; a mounting portion disposed at the rear of the connection portion and for mounting on the substrate; and an elastic portion connected to the connection portion so as to allow the connection portion to move elastically relative to the mounting portion, wherein the elastic portion moves the connection portion to the rear as the connection portion is pressed by the relative pattern.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a substrate connector installed in an electronic device for electrical connection between substrates. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, connectors are provided in various electronic devices for electrical connection. For example, connectors are installed in electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and tablet computers to electrically connect various components installed within the device. A circuit board connector is a connector that electrically connects circuit boards to each other.

[0003] A board connector can electrically connect a board and a counterpart board by connecting to a board connector coupled to the counterpart board while the board is coupled to the board. These boards can be electrically connected by being arranged vertically within an electronic device as needed. For example, when a board implemented as an antenna module for transmitting and receiving RF signals is connected to a counterpart board implemented as a main board for processing RF signals, the board and the counterpart board can be electrically connected while arranged vertically to facilitate the transmission of RF signals.

[0004] FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a substrate connector according to the prior art.

[0005] Referring to FIG. 1, a substrate connector (100) according to the prior art may include a contact (110), an insulating part (120) to which the contact (110) is coupled, and a shell (130) coupled to the insulating part (120). The contact (110) is intended to be connected to a counterpart connector (not shown). The contact (110) can electrically connect the substrate (100A) and the counterpart substrate by being connected to the counterpart connector while mounted on a connection pattern (140) formed on the substrate (100A). The insulating part (120) can support the contact (110) inside the shell (130). The counterpart connector can be connected to the contact (110) coupled to the insulating part (120) by being inserted into the shell (130). Accordingly, the substrate (100A) and the counterpart substrate can be electrically connected to each other.

[0006] Here, the substrate connector (100) according to the prior art has the following problems.

[0007] First, the substrate connector (100) according to the prior art is structured to be connected to a counterpart connector through a contact (110) mounted on the connection pattern (140). Therefore, the substrate connector (100) according to the prior art has a problem in that manufacturing costs increase and the miniaturization and weight reduction of the product are hindered due to the inclusion of the contact (110).

[0008] Second, the substrate connector (100) according to the prior art has the problem that the manufacturing cost increases further and the miniaturization and weight reduction of the product are further hindered as it is accompanied by an insulating part (120) for supporting the contact (110).

[0009] Third, in the conventional board connector (100), since the contact (110) is connected to the counterpart contact of the counterpart connector, there is a problem of reduced connection performance compared to when the counterpart contact is directly connected to the counterpart pattern mounted thereon. The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention has been devised to solve the problems described above and aims to provide a substrate connector that prevents the increase in manufacturing costs and the hindrance to product lightweighting and miniaturization caused by contacts and insulation parts, while also preventing the degradation of the durability of the connection pattern. means of solving the problem

[0011] To solve the problem described above, the present invention may include the following configuration.

[0012] A substrate connector according to the present invention may include a plurality of RF contacts for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; an insulating portion to which the RF contacts are coupled; a cover coupled to the insulating portion; and an inner shell coupled to the cover. The RF contacts may include a connection portion for connecting to a counterpart pattern formed on a counterpart substrate; a mounting portion disposed behind the connection portion and mounted on the substrate; and an elastic portion connected to the connection portion so that the connection portion moves elastically relative to the mounting portion. The elastic portion may move the connection portion to the rear as the connection portion is pressed by the counterpart pattern.

[0013] A substrate connector according to the present invention may include an RF pattern connected to a counterpart contact having a counterpart connector for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a substrate on which the RF pattern is formed; and a ground housing coupled to the substrate. The substrate may include a pattern support member for supporting the RF pattern. As the ground housing is inserted into the interior of the counterpart connector, the RF pattern presses the counterpart contact in the insertion direction, and the pattern support member may support the RF pattern along the insertion direction so that the RF pattern presses the counterpart contact. Effects of the invention

[0014] According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

[0015] The present invention is implemented so that a connection pattern, such as an RF pattern, is directly connected to a counterpart contact without passing through a contact. Accordingly, the present invention eliminates the contact required to connect the connection pattern to the counterpart contact, and further eliminates the insulating part for supporting the contact, thereby enabling overall miniaturization and weight reduction of the product.

[0016] The present invention is implemented such that the contact moves elastically as it is pressed by the connection pattern. Accordingly, the present invention can mitigate the deterioration of the durability of the connection pattern by preventing the connection pattern from being damaged or broken by the counterpart contact during the process of connecting the connection pattern to the counterpart contact. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a substrate connector according to the prior art. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the appearance of a receptacle connector and a plug connector before being combined in a substrate connector according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a substrate connector according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a substrate connector according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a substrate connector according to the first embodiment based on line II of FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of an RF contact in a substrate connector according to a first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of an RF contact in a substrate connector according to a first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing the combined appearance of a substrate connector according to the first embodiment and a substrate connector according to the second embodiment based on FIG. 5. FIG. 9 is a schematic front view of a substrate connector according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a substrate connector according to a second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a substrate connector according to a second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a substrate connector according to the second embodiment along the line II-II of FIG. 10. FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view showing the ground housing removed from the substrate connector according to the second embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a substrate connector according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0019] Referring to FIG. 2, the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention can be installed in an electronic device (not shown), such as a mobile phone, computer, tablet computer, etc. The substrate connector (1) according to the present invention can be used to electrically connect a plurality of substrates. The substrates may be printed circuit boards (PCBs). For example, when electrically connecting a substrate (200A) and a substrate (300A), a receptacle connector mounted on the substrate (200A) and a plug connector mounted on the substrate (300A) may be connected to each other. Accordingly, the substrate (200A) and the substrate (300A) may be electrically connected to each other through the receptacle connector and the plug connector. The plug connector mounted on the substrate (200A) and the receptacle connector mounted on the substrate (300A) may also be connected to each other.

[0020] The substrate connector (1) according to the present invention may be implemented as the receptacle connector. The substrate connector (1) according to the present invention may be implemented as the plug connector. The substrate connector (1) according to the present invention may also be implemented by including both the receptacle connector and the plug connector. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention is implemented as the receptacle connector is defined as the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment, and an embodiment in which the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention is implemented as the plug connector is defined as the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment, and will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In addition, the description will be based on an embodiment in which the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is mounted on the substrate (200A) and the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is mounted on the substrate (300A).

[0022] <Board connector (200) according to the first embodiment>

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 9, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment may include a plurality of RF contacts (210), an insulating part (220), and a cover (230).

[0024] The above RF contacts (210) are for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The above RF contacts (210) can be mounted on a substrate (200A) for transmitting RF signals.

[0025] The above RF contacts (210) can be mounted on the substrate (200A) through an RF pattern (251) formed on the substrate (200A). The RF pattern (251) can be connected to an internal circuit (not shown) of the substrate (200A). Accordingly, the RF contacts (210) can be electrically connected to the internal circuit of the substrate (200A) through the RF pattern (251).

[0026] The above substrate (200A) is intended to be electrically connected to the substrate (300A). The above substrate (200A) and the substrate (300A) may be implemented as an antenna module that transmits and receives signals, or as a main board that processes signals transmitted and received by the antenna module. For example, if the above substrate (200A) is implemented as an antenna module, the substrate (300A) may be implemented as a main board. For example, if the above substrate (200A) is implemented as a main board, the substrate (300A) may be implemented as an antenna module. The above RF contacts (210) may be electrically connected to the above substrate (200A) by being mounted on the above substrate (200A). The above RF contacts (210) may be electrically connected to the substrate (300A) on which the above connector is mounted by being connected to the RF contacts of the above connector. Accordingly, the substrate (200A) and the substrate (300A) can be electrically connected. If the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is a plug connector, the counterpart connector may be a receptacle connector. If the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is a receptacle connector, the counterpart connector may be a plug connector. Meanwhile, the counterpart connector in the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment may be implemented as a substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment.

[0027] The insulating portion (220) is formed by the connection of the RF contacts (210). The RF contacts (210) can be supported by the insulating portion (220) and connected to the RF contacts of the counterpart connector. The RF contacts (210) can be connected to the insulating portion (220) through an assembly process. The RF contacts (210) can be integrally molded with the insulating portion (220) through injection molding.

[0028] The above cover (230) is coupled to the above insulation part (220). The above cover (230) is coupled to the above insulation part (220) so as to protect the above RF contact (210) and the above insulation part (220) from the outside. The above cover (230) can be grounded by being mounted on the above substrate (200A). Accordingly, the above cover (230) can implement a shielding function for signals, electromagnetic waves, etc. to the above RF contacts (210). In this case, the above cover (230) can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from the above RF contacts (210) from interfering with the signals of circuit components located around the above electronic device, and can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from circuit components located around the above electronic device from interfering with the RF signals transmitted by the above RF contacts (210). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance by using the cover (230). The cover (230) may be formed of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the cover (230) may be formed of metal.

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 7, the RF contact (210) may include a connection part (211), a mounting part (212), and an elastic part (213).

[0030] The above connection part (211) is intended to be connected to a relative pattern (310) formed on a relative substrate. By being directly connected to the relative pattern (310), the above connection part (211) can electrically connect the substrate (200A) and the relative substrate.

[0031] The mounting portion (212) is mounted on the substrate. The mounting portion (212) may be mounted on the substrate by being positioned at the rear (direction of the BD arrow) of the connection portion (211). Here, the rear (direction of the BD arrow) may be an insertion direction for the counterpart connector to be inserted into the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment. The mounting portion (212) may be connected to the connection portion (211). Accordingly, the counterpart pattern (310) may be electrically connected to the substrate through the mounting portion (212) by being directly connected to the connection portion (211).

[0032] The elastic member (213) is intended to elastically move the connection member (211) relative to the mounting member (212). The elastic member (213) is connected to the connection member (211) to elastically move the connection member (211) relative to the mounting member (212). The elastic member (213) can move the connection member (211) to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow) as the connection member (211) is pressed by the relative pattern (310). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0033] First, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented such that the connection portion (211) is directly connected to the relative pattern (310) of the relative connector (300). Therefore, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can achieve overall miniaturization and weight reduction of the product by omitting the contact with the relative connector (300) and further omitting the insulating portion for supporting the contact with the relative connector (300). In addition, since the connection portion (211) is directly connected to the relative pattern (310), the connection performance can be further improved compared to the comparative example in which the relative pattern (310) is indirectly connected through the relative connector.

[0034] Second, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented so that the connection part (211) moves elastically to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow) as the connection part (211) is pressed by the relative pattern (310) using the elastic part (213). Accordingly, the connection part (211) moves elastically to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow) when pressed by the relative pattern (310), thereby reducing the impact force generated during the process of being pressed by the relative pattern (310). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can prevent damage or breakage caused by the connection portion (211) being pressed by the relative pattern (310) with excessive force during the process of the connection portion (211) being pressed by the relative pattern (310), or by the connection portion (211) being pressed by the relative pattern (310) while misaligned with the relative pattern (310), and conversely, can prevent the relative pattern (310) from being damaged or broken by the connection portion (211). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can be implemented such that a certain level of durability is guaranteed for the relative pattern (310), which is vulnerable to impact compared to a general contact, in a structure in which the connection portion (211) is directly connected to the relative pattern (310). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can prevent the durability of the connection part (211) and the relative pattern (310) from decreasing during the process in which the connection part (211) is directly connected to the relative pattern (310).

[0035] Third, the substrate connector (100) according to the first embodiment is implemented to elastically move the connection part (211) as it is pressed by the relative pattern (310) using the elastic part (213). Accordingly, the substrate connector (100) according to the first embodiment is implemented to move the connection part (211) to the rear (direction of the BD arrow) as the connection part (211) is pressed by the relative pattern (310) using the elastic part (213), while also allowing the connection part (211) to press the relative pattern (310) using the restoring force of the elastic part (213). Accordingly, the substrate connector (100) according to the first embodiment can reduce the impact force between the connection part (211) and the relative pattern (310) by using the elastic part (213), while improving the connection reliability between the connection part (211) and the relative pattern (310) compared to the comparative example where the connection part (211) is simply pushed when pressed against the relative pattern (310).

[0036] Below, the RF contact (210), the insulating part (220), and the cover (230) will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 2 through 9, the RF contacts (210) are for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The RF contacts (210) can be mounted on a substrate (200A) for transmitting RF signals. The RF contacts (210) can be mounted on the substrate (200A) through an RF pattern (251, shown in FIG. 5) formed on the substrate (200A). The RF contacts (210) can be electrically connected to the substrate by being connected to the relative pattern (310) while mounted on the substrate. Accordingly, the substrate and the substrate can be electrically connected. Although not shown, the RF pattern (251) can be electrically connected to an internal circuit of the substrate (200A). Accordingly, the RF contacts (210) can be electrically connected to the internal circuit of the substrate (200A) through the RF pattern (251). The RF contacts (210) can be spaced apart from each other along a first axial direction (X-axis direction). The first axial direction (X-axis direction) is a direction perpendicular to the rear (BD arrow direction) and may be the width direction of the cover (230). The RF contacts (210) may be formed of an electrically conductive material. For example, the RF contacts (210) may be formed of metal.

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the RF contacts (210) may include the connection part (211), the mounting part (212), the elastic part (213), and the fixing part (214).

[0039] The above connection portion (211) is intended to be connected to a relative pattern formed on a relative substrate. The above connection portion (211) can be electrically connected to the substrate through the mounting portion (212). The relative pattern can be electrically connected to the RF contact (210) by being connected to the above connection portion (211). The above connection portion (211) may include a first connection member (2111) and a second connection member (2112). The first connection member (2111) may be positioned such that one side is higher than the other side in the upward direction (UD arrow direction) toward the connection portion (211) from the mounting portion (212). The second connection member (2112) may be positioned such that one side is higher than the other side in the upward direction (UD arrow direction), but may be arranged in a direction opposite to that of the first connection member (2111). Accordingly, the first connecting member (2111) may be positioned such that one side faces the rear (direction of the BD arrow) and the other side faces the front (direction of the FD arrow) opposite to the rear (direction of the BD arrow), whereas the second connecting member (2112) may be positioned such that one side faces the front (direction of the FD arrow) and the other side faces the rear (direction of the BD arrow). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment may be implemented such that the other side of the second connecting member (2111) is positioned inside the insulating part (220). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can prevent clothing worn by a worker, such as gloves or clothes, or manufacturing devices used in the manufacturing process, from getting caught on the other side of the second connection member (2112) during the process of manufacturing processes including assembly processes for battery devices, in contrast to a comparative example where the other side of the second connection member (2112) is positioned outside the insulating part (220).Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can improve product performance by preventing the connection portion (211) from being deformed during the manufacturing process, and can also improve manufacturing yield by preventing the RF contact (210) from being damaged or broken.

[0040] The above connecting member (2113) is coupled to the other side of the first connecting member (2111) and one side of the second connecting member (2112). The first connecting member (2111) and the second connecting member (2112) can be connected to each other through the connecting member (2113). The connecting member (2113) can connect the first connecting member (2111) and the second connecting member (2112) such that the angle (211a) between the first connecting member (2111) and the second connecting member (2112) forms an acute angle. Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can prevent the other side of the second connecting member (2112) from getting caught on an external structure by arranging the first connecting member (2111) and the second connecting member (2112) oppositely to each other, while reducing the degree of increase in the size of the connecting part (211) based on the third axis direction (Z axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). Therefore, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can prevent deformation of the connecting part (211) during the manufacturing process, while improving the efficiency of the installation space for the connecting part (211) to be installed inside the insulating part.

[0041] The above connecting member (2113) may be formed to have a curved surface. Accordingly, the degree of damage or breakage caused by the connecting member (2113) during the process in which the relative pattern (310) presses the connecting part (211) through the connecting member (2113) can be reduced, and damage or breakage of the connecting member (2113) can be reduced by sufficiently dispersing the stress applied to the connecting member (2113).

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the mounting portion (212) is mounted on the substrate. The mounting portion (212) may be mounted on the substrate by being positioned behind the connection portion (211). The mounting portion (212) and the connection portion (211) may be connected through the elastic portion (213).

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the elastic part (213) is coupled to the mounting part (212) and the connection part (211) respectively so that the connection part (211) moves elastically relative to the mounting part (212). When the counterpart connector (300) is inserted as in FIG. 8, the connection part (211) can be pressed toward the rear (direction of the FD arrow) by the counterpart pattern (310) of the counterpart connector (300). Accordingly, the elastic part (213) can be compressed toward the rear (direction of the FD arrow) as shown in the dotted line portion of FIG. 7. In this case, the connection part (211) can move toward the rear (direction of the FD arrow). Depending on the direction in which the elastic part (213) is pressed by the counterpart pattern (310), it may be compressed toward the rear (direction of the FD arrow) as well as toward the downward direction (direction of the DD arrow). In this case, the connection portion (211) can move in the rearward direction (in the direction of the BD arrow) and the downward direction (in the direction of the DD arrow). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented so that the connection portion (211) can move a predetermined distance in the rearward direction (in the direction of the BD arrow) as it is pressed by the relative pattern (310), thereby reducing the impact occurring between the relative pattern (310) and the connection portion (211).

[0044] In a state where the above-mentioned relative pattern (310) is pressing the above-mentioned connection part (211), the above-mentioned connection part (211) can press the above-mentioned relative pattern (310) through the elastic force generated as the above-mentioned elastic part (213) is compressed. Accordingly, the substrate connector (100) according to the first embodiment is implemented such that when the above-mentioned connection part (211) and the above-mentioned relative pattern (310) press the above-mentioned connection part (211), the above-mentioned connection part (211) also presses the above-mentioned relative pattern (310), thereby improving connection reliability between the above-mentioned connection part (211) and the above-mentioned relative pattern (310).

[0045] When the above relative pattern (310) is separated from the above connection part (211), the elastic part (213) can be stretched by a restoring force to be restored as shown in the solid line portion of FIG. 7. Accordingly, the above connection part (211) can be elastically moved in the rear (direction of arrow BD) and downward (direction of arrow DD) through the elastic part (213). The elastic part (213) can be formed of a conductive material. Accordingly, the relative pattern (310) connected to the above connection part (211) can be electrically connected to the substrate through the elastic part (213) and the mounting part (212).

[0046] The elastic member (213) can elastically connect the mounting member (212) and the connection member (211) by having one side connected to the connection member (211) and the other side connected to the mounting member (212). The connection member (211) and the mounting member (212) can be connected to each other by being located at different heights. For example, the connection member (211) can be positioned above the mounting member (212) and connected to the mounting member (212). In this case, the elastic member (213) can connect the connection member (211) and the mounting member (212) so that the connection member (211) and the mounting member (212) are located at different positions. To this end, part or all of the elastic member (213) may be formed at an angle.

[0047] Referring to FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 7, the elastic member (213) may include a plurality of elastic rocks (2131) and a plurality of connecting members (2132).

[0048] The elastic arms (2131) can be elastically connected to the connecting members (2132). The connecting members (2132) can elastically connect the elastic arms (2131) by connecting to each of the elastic arms (2131) between the elastic arms (2131). Accordingly, the substrate connector (1) according to the first embodiment is implemented such that when an external force is applied to the elastic part (213), the position between the elastic arms (2131) changes as the connecting members (2132) are elastically deformed, thereby changing the position of the connection part (211). Accordingly, the substrate connector (1) according to the first embodiment is implemented such that when the connection part (211) is pressed by the relative pattern (310) using the elastic arms (2313) and the connecting members (2132), the connection part (211) is moved to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow). The above connecting members (2132) can each be formed with a curved surface. Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can reduce damage or breakage of the connecting members (2132) by sufficiently dispersing the stress applied to the connecting members (2132) during the process of the connecting members (2132) being elastically deformed.

[0049] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the elastic rock (2131) may include a movable elastic rock (2131a) and a connecting elastic rock (2131b).

[0050] The above-mentioned mounting elastic arm (2131a) may be positioned such that one side is higher than the other side in the upward direction (UD arrow direction) toward the mounting portion (212) toward the connecting portion (211). The above-mentioned mounting elastic arm (2131a) may be positioned such that one side faces the mounting portion (212) and the other side faces the connecting portion (211).

[0051] One side of the connecting elastic arm (2131b) may be connected to one side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a), and the other side may be connected to the connecting portion (211). The connecting elastic arm (2131b) may be positioned above the mounting elastic arm (2131a). Accordingly, the connecting portion (211) may be supported by the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the connecting elastic arm (2131b) so that it is positioned higher than the mounting portion (212). The connecting elastic arm (2131b) is positioned in a direction opposite to that of the mounting elastic arm (2131a). Accordingly, one side of the connecting elastic arm (2131b) may be positioned to face the mounting portion (212), and the other side to face the connecting portion (211).

[0052] As described above, the elastic member (213) can be implemented such that the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the connecting elastic arm (2131b) are arranged to overlap each other based on a second axis direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The second axis direction (Y-axis direction) refers to a direction parallel to the rear (BD arrow direction) and the front (FD arrow direction). The relative connector (300) can be inserted into the cover (230) by moving to the rear (BD arrow direction) based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0053] First, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented to increase the overall length of the elastic part (213) through the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the connecting elastic arm (2131b). Thus, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further reduce the impact between the connecting part (211) and the relative pattern (310) by ensuring a sufficient length of the elastic part (213), thereby allowing the connecting part (211) to move with sufficient elastic force relative to the mounting part (212).

[0054] Second, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented such that the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the connecting elastic arm (2131b) overlap with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction), thereby increasing the overall length of the elastic part (213) while preventing the size from becoming enlarged in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can ensure sufficient length of the elastic part (213) so that the connecting part (211) can move with sufficient elastic force relative to the mounting part (212), while preventing the size of the RF contact (210) from becoming enlarged in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can be implemented such that the elastic part (213) has sufficient elasticity, while also enabling the miniaturization of the product based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the connecting member (2132) may include a first connecting member (2132a), a second connecting member (2132b), and a third connecting member (2132c).

[0056] The first connecting member (2132a) is coupled to the other side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a). The first connecting member (2132a) can connect the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the mounting part (212). The first connecting member (2132a) can connect the mounting part (212) and the mounting elastic arm (2131a) by being coupled to the mounting part (212) while coupled to the other side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a), or by being coupled to the fixing part (214) coupled to the mounting part (212).

[0057] The second connecting member (2132b) connects the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the connecting elastic arm (2131b). The second connecting member (2132b) can be coupled to one side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and one side of the connecting elastic arm (2131b).

[0058] The third connecting member (2132c) connects the connecting elastic arm (2131b) and the connecting part. The third connecting member (2132c) can be coupled to the other side of the connecting elastic arm (2131b) and the connecting part.

[0059] The first connecting member (2132a), the second connecting member (2132b), and the third connecting member (2132c) may be formed to form a curved surface. Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can reduce damage or breakage of the first connecting member (2132a), the second connecting member (2132b), and the third connecting member (2132c) by sufficiently dispersing the stress applied to the first connecting member (2132a), the second connecting member (2132b), and the third connecting member (2132c) during the process in which the first connecting member (2132a), the second connecting member (2132b), and the third connecting member (2132c) are elastically deformed.

[0060] Although the elastic part (213) has been described above as including two elastic rocks, it is not limited thereto, and the elastic part (213) may be implemented to include three or more elastic rocks as long as it can have the required elastic force.

[0061] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the fixing part (214) is intended to fix the mounting part (212) to the insulating part (220). One side of the fixing part (214) may be connected to the mounting part (212), and the other side may be connected to the first connecting member (2132a). By fixing the fixing part (214) to the insulating part (220), the mounting part (212) can be fixed to the insulating part (220). By fixing the mounting part (212) to the insulating part (220) by the fixing part (214), the transmission of the elastic force of the elastic part (213) may be limited. Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can prevent the mounting force of the mounting part (212) on the substrate (200A) from decreasing as the elastic force of the elastic part (213) is transmitted to the mounting part (212) during the assembly process with the counterpart connector (300).

[0062] The above fixing part (214) may include a fixing body (2141) and a fixing wedge (2142). The fixing body (2141) may be coupled to the insulating part (220). One side of the fixing body (2141) may be coupled to the mounting part (212), and the other side may be coupled to the first connecting member (2132a). At least a portion of the fixing body (2141) may be placed inside the insulating part (220). The fixing part (214) may be coupled to the insulating part (220) through an assembly process, but may also be integrally molded with the insulating part (220) through injection molding. The fixing wedge (2142) is coupled to the fixing body (2141). The fixing wedge (2142) may protrude from the fixing body (2141) toward the insulating part (220). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented such that the fixing part (214) more firmly fixes the mounting part (212) to the insulating part (220) by using the fixing wedge (2142) to further restrict the movement of the fixing body (2141) relative to the insulating part (220). Thus, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further prevent the mounting force of the mounting part (212) on the substrate (200A) from decreasing through the fixing part (214). The fixing wedge (2142) may be formed to be inclined toward the rear (direction of the BD arrow). The fixing wedge (2142) may be formed in multiple numbers. In this case, the fixing wedges (2142) may be spaced apart from each other and coupled to the fixing body (2141).

[0063] In the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment, the connection portion (211), the mounting portion (212), the elastic portion (213), and the fixing portion (214) may all be formed integrally.

[0064] Referring to FIGS. 3 through 9, the insulating part (220) is coupled to the cover (230). The insulating part (220) may be received in a receiving groove (232) of the cover (230) so as to be located inside the cover (230). The insulating part (220) may support the RF contact (210). The RF contact (210) may be supported through the insulating part (220) while mounted on the substrate (200A). The insulating part (220) may be formed of an insulating material. For example, the insulating part (220) may be formed of plastic, rubber, etc.

[0065] The above insulating part (220) may include an insulating body (221) and an insulating protrusion (222).

[0066] The insulating body (221) supports the RF contacts (210). The insulating body (221) may be positioned between the cover (230) and the substrate (200A) and may be coupled to each of the cover (230) and the substrate (200A). The elastic part (213) and the fixed part (214) may be positioned inside the insulating body (221). The elastic part (213) may be positioned inside the insulating body (221) by being received in an elastic movable groove (223) formed in the insulating body (221). The elastic movable groove (223) may be formed penetrating the insulating body (221).

[0067] The insulating protrusion (222) is protruded forward from the insulating body (221). The forward direction may be the forward direction (direction of the FD arrow). The insulating protrusion (222) may be supported on the substrate (200A) through the insulating body (221). The connecting part (211) may be disposed inside the insulating protrusion (222). The connecting part (211) may be disposed inside the insulating protrusion (222) by being manually connected to the connecting movable groove (224) formed in the insulating protrusion (222). The connecting movable groove (224) may be formed by penetrating the insulating protrusion (222). The substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment may be implemented such that the elastic movable groove (223) and the connecting movable groove (224) communicate with each other. Accordingly, the elastic part (213) can move the connection part (211) to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow) by utilizing the movable space formed by the connection movable groove (224) and the elastic movable groove (223) communicating, as the connection part (211) is pressed by the relative pattern (310).

[0068] The insulating protrusion (222) may include a limiting surface (2220). The limiting surface (2220) is intended to limit the insertion of the counterpart connector (300). After the counterpart connector (300) is inserted into the insertion groove (225) formed between the cover (230) and the insulating protrusion (222) by moving along the insertion direction (ID arrow direction), if it continues to move along the insertion direction (ID arrow direction), it may be supported by the limiting surface (2220), thereby limiting its movement in the insertion direction (ID arrow direction). The insertion direction (ID arrow direction) is the direction in which the counterpart connector (300) moves to be inserted into the cover (230). The limiting surface (2220) may be positioned to face the separation direction (SD arrow direction). The separation direction (SD arrow direction) is the direction opposite to the insertion direction (ID arrow direction). The insertion direction (ID arrow direction) may be the same direction as the rear (BD arrow direction) based on FIGS. 2 to FIGS. 12. The separation direction (SD arrow direction) may be the same direction as the front (FD arrow direction).

[0069] Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can fundamentally prevent the RF contact (210) or the cover (230) from being damaged or broken due to excessive pressure caused by the mutual connector (300) being excessively inserted using the limiting surface (2220), and conversely, prevent the mutual connector (300) from being damaged or broken.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 2 through 9, the cover (230) is coupled to the insulating part (220). The cover (230) can accommodate the insulating part (220) inside. In addition to protecting the insulating part (220) and the RF contacts (210) from the outside, the cover (230) can perform a shielding function for the RF contacts (210) by being grounded through a ground pattern (252) formed on the substrate (200A). The cover (230) may include a cover body (231) and a receiving groove (232). The receiving groove (232) may be disposed inside the cover body (231). The cover body (231) may be coupled to the insulating part (220) so that the insulating part (220) is accommodated in the receiving groove (232). The receiving groove (232) can accommodate an inner shell (240). The inner shell (240) can be received in the receiving groove (232) and inserted into the cover (230). The cover (230) can be formed of an electrically conductive material. For example, the cover (230) can be formed of metal.

[0071] The above cover body (231) may include a cover left wall (2311), a cover right wall (2312), a cover rear wall (2313), and a cover top wall (2314).

[0072] The above-mentioned cover left wall (2311) is positioned to cover the left side (direction of the LD arrow) of the receiving groove (232) based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The above-mentioned cover right wall (2312) is positioned to cover the right side (direction of the RD arrow) of the receiving groove (232). The right side (direction of the RD arrow) refers to the opposite direction of the above-mentioned left side (direction of the LD arrow). The above-mentioned cover rear wall (2313) is positioned to cover the rear side (direction of the BD arrow) of the receiving groove (232) based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the above-mentioned first axis direction (X-axis direction). The above cover upper wall (2314) is positioned to cover the upper side (UD arrow direction) of the receiving groove (232) based on the third axis direction (Z axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y axis direction). The cover left wall (2311), the cover right wall (2312), the cover rear wall (2313), and the cover upper wall (2314) are grounded so as to shield the four different directions (LD, RD, BD, UD) of the RF contacts (210). For example, the left cover wall (2311) shields the RF signal being radiated from the RF contacts (210) to the left (in the direction of the LD arrow), the right cover wall (2312) shields the RF signal being radiated from the RF contacts (210) to the right (in the direction of the RD arrow), the rear cover wall (2313) shields the RF signal being radiated from the RF contacts (210) to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow), and the top cover wall (2314) shields the RF signal being radiated from the RF contacts (210) to the upper (in the direction of the UD arrow), thereby shielding the four different directions (LD, RD, BD, UD) of the RF contacts (210).Here, the left direction (LD arrow direction), the right direction (RD arrow direction), the front direction (FD arrow direction), the rear direction (BD arrow direction), the upward direction (UD arrow direction), and the downward direction (DD arrow direction) are for distinguishing each configuration and do not refer to specific directions, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 2 through 9, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment may include the inner shell (240). The inner shell (240) may be coupled to the cover (230). The inner shell (240) may be coupled to the cover (230) so as to be inserted into the interior of the cover (230). The inner shell (240) may be inserted into the interior of the cover (230) by being received in the receiving groove (232) disposed inside the cover body (231). The inner shell (240) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the insulating portion (220). The inner shell (240) may be formed of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the inner shell (240) may be formed of metal.

[0074] Here, the inner shell (240) may include a shell bottom wall (243) positioned to cover the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the receiving groove (232). The substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment is implemented to shield the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the RF contacts (210) through the shell bottom wall (243). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0075] First, the connector (1) according to the present invention is implemented to shield the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the RF contacts (210) using the shell bottom wall (243). Accordingly, the connector (1) according to the present invention can shield the RF contacts (210) in five directions (LD, RD, BD, UD, DD) by additionally shielding the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the RF contacts (210) through the shell bottom wall (243), in addition to shielding the RF contacts (210) in four different directions (LD, RD, BD, UD, DD) using the cover body (231). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can achieve a lower profile and lighter weight of the cover (230) by omitting the lower wall of the cover body (231), while preventing the downward shielding power of the RF contacts (210) from being reduced through the shell lower wall (243).

[0076] Second, the connector (1) according to the present invention is implemented with a structure in which the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the receiving groove (232) is open to the cover body (231), while providing downward shielding for the RF contacts (210) through the shell bottom wall (243). Accordingly, the insulating part (220) can be inserted into the receiving groove (232) through the open lower side of the receiving groove (232). Accordingly, the connector (1) according to the present invention can increase the degree of freedom in the direction in which the insulating part (220) is inserted into the receiving groove (232) during the process of coupling to the cover (230). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further improve the convenience of combining the cover (230) and the insulating part (220) compared to the comparative example in which the insertion of the insulating part (220) is restricted as the lower surface of the receiving groove (232) is covered by the cover body (231).

[0077] The inner shell (240) may include a shell left wall (241), a shell right wall (242), a shell bottom wall (243), and a shell top wall (244).

[0078] The shell left wall (241) is positioned between the cover left wall (2311) and the RF contacts (210). The shell left wall (241) is grounded to provide a shielding function for the left side (in the direction of the LD arrow) of the RF contacts (210). In this case, the cover left wall (2311) and the shell left wall (241) are grounded to provide a double shielding wall for the left side (in the direction of the LD arrow) of the RF contacts (210). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further reduce the radiation of RF signals generated from the RF contacts (210) to the outside in the left side (in the direction of the LD arrow).

[0079] The shell right wall (242) is positioned between the cover right wall (2312) and the RF contacts (210). The shell right wall (242) can be grounded to provide a shielding function for the right side (in the direction of the RD arrow) of the RF contacts (210). In this case, the cover right wall (2312) and the shell left wall (241) can be grounded to provide a double shielding wall for the right side (in the direction of the RD arrow) of the RF contacts (210). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further reduce the outward radiation of RF signals generated from the RF contacts (210) toward the right side (in the direction of the RD arrow).

[0080] The shell bottom wall (243) is positioned to cover the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the receiving groove (52). The shell bottom wall (243) is grounded to provide a shielding function for the lower side (direction of the DD arrow) of the RF contacts (210).

[0081] The shell top wall (244) is positioned between the cover top wall (2314) and the RF contacts (210). The shell top wall (244) can be grounded to provide a shielding function for the upper side (in the direction of the UD arrow) of the RF contacts (210). In this case, the cover top wall (2314) and the shell top wall (244) can be grounded to provide a double shielding wall for the upper side (in the direction of the UD arrow) of the RF contacts (210). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further reduce the radiation of RF signals generated from the RF contacts (210) to the outside in the upward direction (in the direction of the UD arrow).

[0082] In this way, the substrate connector (20) according to the first embodiment can further enhance the shielding power for the RF contacts by implementing a double shielding wall for the left (LD arrow direction), right (RD arrow direction), and upward (UD arrow direction) of the RF contacts (210) together with the cover body (231), in addition to implementing downward shielding power for the RF contacts (210) through the inner shell (240).

[0083] The shell left wall (241), shell right wall (242), shell bottom wall (243), and shell top wall (244) may be formed integrally. The inner shell (240) may be formed in a ring shape with one side and the other side open, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be formed in other shapes as long as it is positioned between the cover body (231) and the RF contacts (210) to provide shielding for the RF contacts (210).

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4 and FIG. 8, at least one of the shell left wall (241), the shell right wall (242), the shell bottom wall (243), and the shell top wall (244) is connected to a counterpart connector (300) inserted through the front (direction of the FD arrow) of the receiving groove (232) to shield the space between the cover (230) and the counterpart connector (300). Specifically, at least one of the shell left wall (241), shell right wall (242), shell bottom wall (243), and shell top wall (244) of the inner shell (240) is connected to the relative grounding housing (320) of the relative connector (300) to ground the inner shell (240) and the relative grounding housing (320), thereby shielding the space between the cover (230) and the relative connector (300). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can achieve a shielding function for the front (direction of the FD arrow) of the RF contacts (210) through the counterpart connector (300) inserted through the front (direction of the FD arrow) of the receiving groove (232), and can also achieve complete shielding for the front by preventing RF signals from being radiated through the gap formed between the cover (230) and the counterpart connector (300). Accordingly, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment can further enhance the shielding power for the RF contacts (210) by realizing complete shielding through the cover (230) and the inner shell (240), in addition to implementing a shielding function for five directions (LD, RD, BD, UD, DD) of the RF contacts (210) through coupling with the counterpart connector (300).

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4 and FIG. 9, the substrate connector (200) according to the first embodiment may include a plurality of transmission contacts (260) and a plurality of ground contacts (270).

[0086] The transmission contacts (260) may perform the function of transmitting signals, data, power, etc. The transmission contacts (260) may be coupled to the insulating part (220). The transmission contacts (260) may be mounted on the substrate (200A) through a transmission pattern (not shown) formed on the substrate (200A). The transmission contacts (260) may be formed of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the transmission contacts (260) may be formed of metal. Since the structure of the transmission contacts (260) roughly matches the structure of the RF contacts (210), a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0087] Among the RF contacts (210), the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b) are spaced apart from each other along the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a plurality of transmission contacts (260) may be arranged between the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b). For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the transmission contacts (260) are composed of six, the transmission contacts (250a, 250b, 250c, 250d, 250e, 250f) may be arranged between the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b). Accordingly, the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention is implemented to provide a space for installing the transmission contacts (260) by utilizing the space created by separating the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b) to reduce RF signal interference between the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b). Thus, the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention can not only reduce RF signal interference by increasing the distance between the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b), but also improve the space utilization of the insulation part (220) by placing the transmission contacts (260) in the space created accordingly. The transmission contacts (260) can be coupled to the insulation part (220) through an assembly process. The transmission contacts (260) can be integrally molded with the insulating part (220) through injection molding. The transmission contacts (260) can be spaced apart along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The transmission contacts (260) can be spaced apart by the same distance.

[0088] The ground contacts (270) are coupled to the insulating portion (220). The ground contacts (270) can be mounted on the substrate (200A) through a ground pattern (252) formed on the substrate (200A). The ground contacts (270) can be formed from a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the ground contacts (270) can be formed from metal. Since the structure of the ground contacts (270) roughly matches the structure of the RF contacts (210), a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0089] The first ground contact (271) of the ground contact (270) may be located between the transmission contacts (260) and the first RF contact (210a) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first ground contact (271) may be grounded to shield between the first RF contact (210a) and the transmission contacts (260). Accordingly, the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention can further strengthen the shielding power between the first RF contact (210a) and the transmission contacts (260) by using the first ground contact (271) to reduce signal interference between the first RF contact (210a) and the transmission contacts (260).

[0090] The second ground contact (272) of the ground contact (270) may be located between the transmission contacts (260) and the second RF contact (210b) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The second ground contact (272) may be grounded to shield between the second RF contact (210b) and the transmission contacts (260). Accordingly, the substrate connector (1) according to the present invention can further strengthen the shielding power between the second RF contact (210b) and the transmission contacts (260) by using the second ground contact (272) to reduce signal interference between the second RF contact (210b) and the transmission contacts (260).

[0092] <Board connector (300) according to the second embodiment>

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 2, FIGS. 8 and FIGS. 10 to 12, a substrate connector (300) according to a second embodiment may include an RF pattern (310) connected to a counterpart contact having a counterpart connector for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal, a substrate (300A) on which the RF pattern (310) is formed, and a ground housing (320) coupled to the substrate (300A). Herein, the counterpart connector may be implemented as a substrate connector (200) according to a first embodiment. Although the following description will be based on an embodiment in which the counterpart connector is implemented as a substrate connector (200) according to a first embodiment, it is not necessarily limited thereto, and it will be obvious to a person skilled in the art of the present invention that the counterpart connector may be implemented in a different type as long as it does not contradict the content described below.

[0094] The substrate (300A) may include a pattern support member (330) for supporting the RF pattern (310). The pattern support member (330) may be disposed on the surface of the substrate (300A) where the RF pattern (310) is formed. For example, if the RF pattern (310) is formed on the upper surface of the substrate (300A), the pattern support member (330) may be disposed on the upper surface of the substrate (300A). In this case, the pattern support member (330) may be implemented on the upper surface of the substrate (300A) itself.

[0095] The RF pattern (310) presses the relative contact (210) in the insertion direction (ID arrow direction) as the ground housing (320) is inserted into the relative connector (200), and the pattern support part (330) can support the RF pattern (310) in the insertion direction (ID arrow direction) so that the RF pattern (310) presses the relative contact (210). The insertion direction (ID arrow direction) may be a direction facing from the ground housing (320) toward the relative connector (200). The insertion direction (ID arrow direction) may be the same direction as the rear (BD arrow direction) based on FIGS. 2 to 12.

[0096] Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0097] First, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is implemented such that the RF pattern (310) is directly connected to the counterpart contact (210) by the RF pattern (310) directly pressing the counterpart contact (210). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is implemented such that the RF pattern (310) directly performs the role of a contact for connecting to the counterpart contact (210), thereby eliminating the contact and further eliminating the insulating part for supporting the contact. Therefore, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can reduce manufacturing costs and promote overall miniaturization and weight reduction of the product.

[0098] Second, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is implemented such that the RF pattern (310) is not indirectly connected to the counterpart contact (210) through a separate contact, but is directly connected to the counterpart contact (210). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can improve connection quality by reducing connection noise compared to the comparative example in which the RF pattern (310) and the counterpart contact (210) are indirectly connected through a separate contact.

[0099] Third, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is implemented such that the substrate (300A) presses the RF pattern (310) in the insertion direction (ID arrow direction) by supporting the RF pattern (310) using the pattern support portion (330). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment reduces manufacturing costs and further improves the lightweighting and miniaturization of the product by allowing the substrate (300A), which is conventionally required, to press the RF pattern (310) without requiring a separate structure for pressing the RF pattern (310).

[0100] Below, the substrate (300A), the RF pattern (310), the ground housing (320), and the pattern support part (330) will be examined in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the grounding housing (320) is coupled to the substrate (300A). The grounding housing (320) can be grounded by being mounted on the substrate (300A). Accordingly, the grounding housing (320) can implement a shielding function for signals, electromagnetic waves, etc., regarding the RF patterns (310). In this case, the grounding housing (320) can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from the RF pattern (310) from interfering with signals of circuit components located around the electronic device, and can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from circuit components located around the electronic device from interfering with the RF signal transmitted by the RF pattern (310). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance by utilizing the grounding housing (320). The grounding housing (320) may be formed from a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the grounding housing (320) may be formed from metal. The grounding housing (320) may be formed integrally without seams. The grounding housing (320) may be formed integrally without seams by a metal injection molding method such as metal die casting or MIM (Metal Injection Molding). The grounding housing (320) may also be formed integrally without seams by CNC (Computer Numerical Control) processing, MCT (Machining Center Tool) processing, etc.

[0102] The grounding housing (320) may be positioned to surround the RF pattern (310). The RF pattern (310) may be positioned inside the grounding housing (320) by being received in an internal groove (324) of the grounding housing (320). If the grounding housing (320) is formed in the shape of a square ring overall, the internal groove (324) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular body. In this case, the grounding housing (320) may be positioned to surround four sides based on the internal groove (324).

[0103] Referring to FIG. 8, the substrate (300A) is positioned vertically in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction (ID arrow direction) in which the grounding housing (320) is inserted into the counterpart connector (200), and the grounding housing (320) can be mounted on the substrate (300A) so as to protrude from the pattern support (330) toward the insertion direction (ID arrow direction).

[0104] The above grounding housing (320) may include a grounding inner wall (321), a grounding outer wall (322), and a grounding connection wall (323).

[0105] The ground inner wall (321) is positioned to surround the RF pattern (310). The ground inner wall (321) may be positioned to face the inner groove (324).

[0106] The grounding inner wall (321) may include a first sub-grounding inner wall (3211) and a second sub-grounding inner wall (3212) arranged facing each other with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a third sub-grounding inner wall (3213) and a fourth sub-grounding inner wall (3214) arranged facing each other with respect to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The RF pattern (310) may be located between the first sub-grounding inner wall (3211) and the second sub-grounding inner wall (3212) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and between the third sub-grounding inner wall (3213) and the fourth sub-grounding inner wall (3214) with respect to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0107] The first sub-grounding inner wall (3211), the second sub-grounding inner wall (3212), the third sub-grounding inner wall (3213), and the fourth sub-grounding inner wall (3214) can be coupled to the grounding connection wall (323) at positions spaced apart from each other. The first sub-grounding inner wall (3211), the second sub-grounding inner wall (3212), the third sub-grounding inner wall (3213), and the third sub-grounding inner wall (2314) can each move elastically relative to the portion coupled to the grounding connection wall (323) to press the relative insulation portion (220) of the relative connector (200). Specifically, when the relative insulating part (220) is inserted into the inner groove (324), the first sub-grounding inner wall (3211), the second sub-grounding inner wall (3212), the third sub-grounding inner wall (3213), and the third sub-grounding inner wall (2314) can each move elastically relative to the portion connected to the grounding connection wall (323) as they are pushed by the relative insulating part (220), thereby pressing the relative insulating part (220). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can further increase the bonding force between the grounding housing (320) and the relative insulating part (220).

[0108] The grounding outer wall (322) is spaced apart from the grounding inner wall (321). The grounding outer wall (322) may be positioned on the outside of the grounding inner wall (321). The grounding outer wall (322) may be positioned to surround all sides relative to the grounding inner wall (321). The grounding outer wall (322) and the grounding inner wall (321) may be implemented as shielding walls surrounding the sides of the inner groove (324). The RF pattern (310) may be located in the inner groove (324) surrounded by the shielding walls. Accordingly, the grounding housing (320) can implement a shielding function for the RF pattern (310) using the shielding walls. Therefore, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can contribute to further improving EMI shielding performance and EMC performance by using the shielding walls.

[0109] The grounding outer wall (322) can be grounded by being mounted on the substrate. In this case, the grounding housing (320) can be grounded through the grounding outer wall (322). When one end of the grounding outer wall (322) is connected to the grounding connection wall (323), the other end of the grounding outer wall (322) can be mounted on the substrate. In this case, the grounding outer wall (322) can be formed at a higher height than the grounding inner wall (321).

[0110] The grounding outer wall (322) can be connected to the counterpart cover of the counterpart connector (200) by being inserted into the interior of the counterpart connector (200). For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the grounding outer wall (322) can be connected to the counterpart cover (230) of the counterpart connector (200). In this way, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can further enhance the shielding function through the connection between the grounding housing (320) and the counterpart cover (230) of the counterpart connector (200).

[0111] The grounding housing (320) can implement a double shielding structure for the RF pattern (310). Specifically, the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322) can be grounded to implement a double shielding structure for the RF pattern (310). In this case, the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322) can be arranged to surround all sides based on the inner groove (324). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can contribute to further improving EMI shielding performance and EMC performance by utilizing the double shielding wall.

[0112] The grounding connection wall (323) is coupled to each of the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322). The grounding connection wall (323) may be positioned between the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322). Through the grounding connection wall (323), the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322) can be electrically connected to each other. Accordingly, when the grounding outer wall (322) is mounted on the substrate and grounded, the grounding connection wall (323) and the grounding inner wall (321) are also grounded, thereby enabling a shielding function.

[0113] The grounding connection wall (323) may be connected to one end of the grounding outer wall (322) and one end of the grounding inner wall (321), respectively. Based on FIG. 12, the grounding connection wall (323) may be formed as a plate arranged in a vertical direction, and the grounding outer wall (322) and the grounding inner wall (321) may each be formed as plates arranged in a horizontal direction. The grounding connection wall (323), the grounding outer wall (322), and the grounding inner wall (321) may be formed as a single unit.

[0114] The ground connection wall (323) is formed to have a curved surface so as to guide the ground housing (320) to be inserted into the interior of the counterpart connector (200). Specifically, referring to FIG. 8, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is inserted into the interior of the counterpart connector (200) by inserting the ground housing (320) into the counterpart insertion groove (225) of the counterpart connector (200), and the ground connection wall (323) is formed with a curved surface so as to guide the path of insertion into the counterpart insertion groove (225). The counterpart insertion groove (225) is a space located between the counterpart insulating part (220) and the counterpart inner shell (240), and is a groove with an open front (direction of the FD arrow). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can increase ease of use by improving the ease of inserting the grounding housing (320) into the interior of the counterpart connector (200) through the grounding connection wall (323) formed to have a curved surface.

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 8, 10, 11 and 13, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment may include a transmission pattern (340) and a ground pattern (350).

[0116] The transmission patterns (340) may perform the function of transmitting signals, data, power, etc. The transmission patterns (340) may be formed on the substrate (300A) spaced apart from each other with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The transmission patterns (340) may be electrically connected to a circuit placed inside the substrate (300A). Accordingly, the counterpart contact (210) of the counterpart connector (200) may be electrically connected to the substrate (300A) by being connected to the transmission pattern (340). The transmission pattern (340) may be formed of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the transmission pattern (340) may be formed of metal.

[0117] Among the above RF patterns (310), the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b) are spaced apart from each other along the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a plurality of transmission patterns (340) may be arranged between the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment is implemented to provide an installation space for the transmission patterns (340) by utilizing the space created by separating the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b) in order to reduce RF signal interference between the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can not only reduce RF signal interference by increasing the distance between the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b), but also improve the space utilization of the grounding housing (320) by placing the transmission patterns (340) in the spaced-out area resulting therefrom.

[0118] The ground pattern (350) is formed on the substrate (300A). The ground pattern (350) may be formed from a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the ground pattern (350) may be formed from metal.

[0119] The grounding pattern (350) may include a perimeter grounding pattern (351), a first grounding pattern (351a), and a second grounding pattern (351b).

[0120] The above perimeter grounding pattern (351) is arranged to surround the RF pattern (310) and the transmission pattern (340). The RF pattern (310) and the transmission pattern (340) may be arranged inside the perimeter grounding pattern (351). Accordingly, RF signals generated by the RF pattern (310) and the transmission pattern (340) may be prevented from being radiated to the outside of the perimeter grounding pattern (351). The grounding housing (320) may be coupled to the substrate (300A) so as to be connected to the perimeter grounding pattern (351). To this end, the grounding housing (320) may be coupled to the substrate (300A) so as to be positioned on the perimeter grounding pattern (351). Accordingly, the grounding housing (320) can perform a shielding function for the RF pattern (310) and the transmission pattern (340) by being grounded through the perimeter grounding pattern (351).

[0121] The above perimeter grounding pattern (351) may be formed in a rectangular shape overall, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be formed in other shapes as long as it can surround the RF pattern (310) and the transmission pattern (340).

[0122] The first grounding pattern (351a) may be located between the transmission patterns (340) and the first RF pattern (310a) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first grounding pattern (351a) may be grounded to shield between the first RF pattern (310a) and the transmission patterns (340). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment may further strengthen the shielding power between the first RF pattern (310a) and the transmission patterns (340) by using the first grounding pattern (351a) to reduce signal interference between the first RF pattern (310a) and the transmission patterns (340). One side and the other side of the first grounding pattern (351a) may each be connected to the perimeter grounding pattern (351). Accordingly, the first RF pattern (310a) can be implemented to be surrounded by the perimeter ground pattern (351) and the first ground pattern (351a). Thus, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can further enhance the shielding power for the first RF pattern (310a).

[0123] The second grounding pattern (351b) may be located between the transmission patterns (340) and the second RF pattern (310b) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The second grounding pattern (351b) may be grounded to shield between the second RF pattern (310b) and the transmission patterns (340). Accordingly, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can further strengthen the shielding power between the second RF pattern (310b) and the transmission patterns (340) by using the second grounding pattern (351b) to reduce signal interference between the second RF pattern (310b) and the transmission patterns (340).

[0124] The second grounding pattern (351b) can have one side and the other side each connected to the perimeter grounding pattern (351). Accordingly, the second RF pattern (310b) can be implemented to be surrounded by the perimeter grounding pattern (351) and the second grounding pattern (351b). Thus, the substrate connector (300) according to the second embodiment can further strengthen the shielding power for the second RF pattern (310b).

[0125] It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the invention described above is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments and attached drawings, and that various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0126] 1 : Board connector 200: Substrate connector according to the first embodiment 200A : Board 211 : Connection part 212 : Installation part 213 : Elastic part 214 : Fixed part 220 : Insulating part 230 : Cover 231 : Cover body 232 : Accommodation Home 240 : Inner Shell 241 : Shell left wall 242 : Shell right wall 243 : Bottom shell wall 244 : Top shell wall 251 : RF pattern 252 : Ground pattern 260: Transmission contact 270: Ground contact 300 : Substrate connector according to the second embodiment 300A : Substrate 310 : RF pattern 320 : Grounding housing 321 : Grounding inner wall 322 : Grounding exterior wall 323 : Grounding connection wall 324 : Internal groove 330 : Pattern support 340 : Transmission pattern 350 : Grounding pattern

Claims

Claim 1 A plurality of RF contacts (210) for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals; an insulating part (220) to which the RF contacts (210) are combined; a cover (230) coupled to the insulating part (220); The device includes an inner shell (240) coupled to the cover (230), wherein the RF contact (210) comprises: a connection portion (211) for connecting to a relative pattern formed on a relative substrate; a mounting portion (212) disposed at the rear (direction of BD arrow) of the connection portion (211) and mounted on a substrate (200A); and an elastic portion (213) connected to the connection portion (211) so that the connection portion (211) moves elastically relative to the mounting portion (212), wherein the elastic portion (213) moves the connection portion (211) to the rear (direction of BD arrow) as the connection portion (211) is pressed by the relative pattern, and the inner shell (240) has one side and the other side open and has a continuous ring shape, and at least a portion of the connection portion (211) is positioned further forward (direction of FD arrow) than the front (direction of FD arrow) end of the inner shell (240). A substrate connector characterized by being positioned to protrude further in the direction. Claim 2 A substrate connector according to claim 1, wherein the elastic portion (213) comprises a plurality of elastic arms (2131) and a plurality of connecting members (2132), and the elastic arms (2131) and the connecting members (2132) are elastically connected to move the connecting portion (211) to the rear (in the direction of the BD arrow) as the connecting portion (211) is pressed by the relative pattern. Claim 3 A substrate connector according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the connecting members (2132) are each formed to form a curved surface. Claim 4 A substrate connector according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member (213) comprises: a mounting elastic arm (2131a) having one side positioned higher than the other side in an upward direction (UD arrow direction) toward the connection member (211) from the mounting member (212); a connection elastic arm (2131b) having one side connected to one side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and the other side connected to the connection member (211); a first connection member (2132a) coupled to the other side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a); a second connection member (2132b) coupled to one side of the mounting elastic arm (2131a) and one side of the connection elastic arm (2131b); and a third connection member (2132c) coupled to the other side of the connection elastic arm (2131b) and the connection member (211). Claim 5 A substrate connector according to claim 4, comprising a fixing part (214) having one side coupled to the mounting part (212) and the other side coupled to the first connecting member (2132a), wherein the fixing part (214) comprises a fixing body (2141) coupled to the insulating part (220) and a fixing wedge (2142) protruding from the fixing body (2141) toward the insulating part (220). Claim 6 A substrate connector according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion (211) comprises: a first connection member (2111) having one side positioned higher than the other side in the upward direction (UD arrow direction) toward the connection portion (211) from the mounting portion (212); a second connection member (2112) having one side positioned higher than the other side in the upward direction (UD arrow direction) but positioned in a direction opposite to the first connection member (2111); and a connection member (2113) each coupled to the other side of the first connection member (2111) and one side of the second connection member (2112) such that the angle (211a) between the first connection member (2111) and the second connection member (2112) forms an acute angle. Claim 7 A substrate connector according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting member (2113) is formed to have a curved surface. Claim 8 A substrate connector according to claim 1, wherein the insulating part (220) comprises: an insulating body (221) supporting the RF contacts (210); an insulating protrusion (222) protruding forward from the insulating body (221); an elastic movable groove (223) formed in the insulating body (221) to accommodate the elastic part (213); and a connecting movable groove (224) formed in the insulating protrusion (222) to accommodate the connecting part (211), wherein the elastic movable groove (223) and the connecting movable groove (224) are in communication with each other. Claim 9 In claim 1, the cover (230) comprises a cover body (231) having a receiving groove (232) formed therein for receiving the insulating part (220) and the inner shell (240), and the cover body (231) comprises: a cover left wall (2311) positioned to cover the left side (direction of the LD arrow) of the receiving groove (232) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction); a cover right wall (2312) positioned to cover the right side (direction of the RD arrow) of the receiving groove (232); and a cover rear wall (2313) positioned to cover the rear side (direction of the BD arrow) of the receiving groove (232) with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). A substrate connector characterized by including a cover upper wall (2314) positioned to cover the upper side (UD arrow direction) of the receiving groove (232) based on a third axis direction (Z axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y-axis direction), and the inner shell (240) including a shell lower wall (243) positioned to cover the lower side (DD arrow direction) of the receiving groove (232). Claim 10 In claim 9, the inner shell (240) comprises a shell left wall (241) disposed between the cover left wall (2311) and the RF contacts (210), a shell right wall (242) disposed between the cover right wall (2312) and the RF contacts (210), and a shell top wall (244) disposed between the cover top wall (2314) and the RF contacts (210); the cover left wall (2311) and the shell left wall (241) are grounded to provide a double shielding wall for the left side (in the direction of the LD arrow) of the RF contacts (210); the cover right wall (2312) and the shell right wall (242) are grounded to provide a double shielding wall for the right side (in the direction of the RD arrow) of the RF contacts (210); and the cover top wall (2314) and the shell top wall (244) A substrate connector characterized by being grounded to implement a double shielding wall for the upper side (UD arrow direction) of the RF contacts (210). Claim 11 In claim 9, the inner shell (240) comprises a shell left wall (241), a shell right wall (242), and a shell top wall (244) for connecting to a counterpart connector inserted into the receiving groove (232) through the front of the receiving groove (232), and at least one of the shell bottom wall (243), the shell top wall (244), the shell right wall (242), and the shell left wall (241) is connected to a counterpart connector inserted through the front of the receiving groove (232) (direction of the FD arrow) to shield the space between the cover (230) and the counterpart connector. Claim 12 A substrate connector according to claim 1, wherein among the RF contacts (210), the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b) are spaced apart from each other along the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a plurality of transmission contacts (260) are arranged between the first RF contact (210a) and the second RF contact (210b). Claim 13 A substrate connector according to claim 12, comprising a first ground contact located between the transmission contacts (260) and the first RF contact (210a) with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction), wherein the first ground contact is grounded to shield between the RF contacts (210) and the transmission contacts (260). Claim 14 An RF pattern (310) connected to a counterpart contact having a counterpart connector for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a substrate (300A) on which the RF pattern (310) is formed; and a ground housing (320) coupled to the substrate (300A). The apparatus includes a ground pattern (350) formed on the substrate (300A), and the substrate (300A) includes a pattern support member (330) for supporting the RF pattern (310), the RF pattern (310) presses the relative contact in the insertion direction as the ground housing (320) is inserted into the relative connector, and the pattern support member (330) supports the RF pattern (310) along the insertion direction so that the RF pattern (310) presses the relative contact, and the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b) of the RF pattern (310) are spaced apart along the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a plurality of transmission patterns (340) are arranged between the first RF pattern (310a) and the second RF pattern (310b), and the A substrate connector characterized by the grounding pattern (350) including a first grounding pattern (351a) disposed between the first RF pattern (310a) and the transmission pattern (340) based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a second grounding pattern (351b) disposed between the second RF pattern (310b) and the transmission pattern (340). Claim 15 A substrate connector according to claim 14, wherein the grounding housing (320) comprises a grounding inner wall (321) arranged to surround the RF pattern (310) and a grounding outer wall (322) arranged to surround the outer side of the grounding inner wall (321), and the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322) are grounded to implement a double shielding structure for the RF pattern (310). Claim 16 In claim 14, the grounding housing (320) comprises a grounding inner wall (321) facing the RF pattern (310), a grounding outer wall (322) spaced apart from the grounding inner wall (321), and grounding connection walls (323) coupled to each of the grounding inner wall (321) and the grounding outer wall (322), and the grounding inner wall (321) comprises a first sub-grounding inner wall (3211) and a second sub-grounding inner wall (3212) arranged facing each other with respect to a first axis direction (X-axis direction), and a third sub-grounding inner wall (3213) and a fourth sub-grounding inner wall (3214) arranged facing each other with respect to a third axis direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and the RF pattern (310) is based on the first axis direction A substrate connector characterized by being located between the first sub-ground inner wall (3211) and the second sub-ground inner wall (3212), and also located between the third sub-ground inner wall (3213) and the fourth sub-ground inner wall (3214) with respect to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). Claim 17 A substrate connector according to claim 16, characterized in that the ground connection wall (323) is formed to have a curved surface to guide the ground housing (320) to be inserted into the interior of the counterpart connector. Claim 18 A substrate connector according to claim 14, wherein the substrate is positioned vertically in a direction perpendicular to the rear (direction of the BD arrow) where the ground housing (320) is inserted into the counterpart connector, and the ground housing (320) is mounted on the substrate such that it protrudes from the pattern support (330) toward the insertion direction (direction of the BD arrow). Claim 19 delete Claim 20 delete

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