connector

Abstract

The assembly of the connector is easy. The connector (10) includes an outer conductor (20), a plurality of dielectrics (19) housed in the outer conductor (20), an inner conductor (18) attached to each dielectric (19), a shielding member (25) disposed between adjacent dielectrics (19) in the outer conductor (20), and a locking portion (26) that locks the shielding member (25) to the dielectric (19).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration for assembling multiple dielectrics with assembled center terminals onto a shielding shell. In the configuration of Patent Document 1, a shielding plate is disposed between adjacent dielectrics, which shields the center terminals from each other. Technology relating to connectors is also known from the technologies disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-3856

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-146878

[0007] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 6-60943 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] Patent Document 1 describes a configuration in which the shielding plate is inserted into the gap between the dielectrics after the dielectric is assembled into the shielding shell. This is because it is difficult to hold the shielding plate when it is assembled into this gap.

[0010] The connector disclosed herein is based on the circumstances described above and is intended to facilitate connector assembly.

[0011] Solution for solving the problem

[0012] The connector disclosed herein has the following features:

[0013] External conductor;

[0014] Multiple dielectrics are housed within the outer conductor;

[0015] The inner conductor installed in each of the dielectrics;

[0016] A shielding member disposed within the outer conductor between adjacent dielectrics; and

[0017] The locking part locks the shielding member into the dielectric.

[0018] Invention Effects

[0019] According to this disclosure, connectors can be easily assembled. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded 3D view of the connector.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the outer conductor viewed from a diagonal front.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the outer conductor.

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing the first dielectric and the first inner conductor.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view showing the second dielectric, the second inner conductor, and the shielding member.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a top view of the shielding component.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the state in which the first inner conductor is installed in the first dielectric.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a rear view of the outer conductor containing the first dielectric, viewed from behind.

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 AA section view in the image.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a perspective view showing the state in which the second inner conductor is installed in the second dielectric.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing the state in which a shielding member is installed on the second dielectric.

[0031] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 BB section view in the middle.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a rear view of the outer conductor containing the second dielectric, viewed from behind.

[0033] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 CC section view in the image.

[0034] Figure 15 yes Figure 13 DD section view in the image.

[0035] Figure 16 yes Figure 13 EE section view in the image.

[0036] Figure 17 It is a perspective view showing the state in which the outer conductor is housed in the casing. Detailed Implementation

[0037] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]

[0038] First, the implementation methods of this disclosure are listed and explained.

[0039] (1) The connector disclosed herein comprises: an outer conductor; a plurality of dielectrics housed within the outer conductor; an inner conductor mounted on each of the dielectrics; a shielding member disposed within the outer conductor between adjacent dielectrics; and a locking portion that locks the shielding member to the dielectrics. According to this configuration, because the locking portion locks the shielding member to the dielectrics, dielectrics with the shielding member assembled on them can be housed on the outer conductor. Therefore, assembly operations such as holding the shielding member and inserting it into the outer conductor are unnecessary, and connector assembly can be performed easily.

[0040] (2) Alternatively, the dielectric may have a first dielectric body located in front of the assembly direction relative to the outer conductor, and a second dielectric body located behind the first dielectric body in the assembly direction. The shielding member is engaged with the second dielectric body by a locking portion. According to this configuration, if the first dielectric body, which engages the shielding member, is first housed in the outer conductor, the second dielectric body, which is subsequently housed in the outer conductor, may accidentally come into contact with the shielding member, thereby causing the shielding member to deviate from its proper position. In contrast, when the shielding member is engaged with the second dielectric body located behind the first dielectric body in the assembly direction (i.e., the second dielectric body is housed in the outer conductor after the first dielectric body), it is possible to prevent the shielding member from deviating from its proper position.

[0041] (3) Alternatively, the shielding member has a pair of clamping portions that are spaced apart from each other, the second dielectric body has a pair of side surfaces that are opposite to each clamping portion, and locking portions are provided on each side surface of the second dielectric body and each clamping portion. According to this configuration, by being clamped by the clamping portions, the shielding member can be easily locked onto the second dielectric body.

[0042] (4) Alternatively, the locking portion may have protrusions extending from each side in the assembly direction and grooves formed in each clamping portion in the assembly direction, with the protrusions engaging with the grooves. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the shielding member and the second dielectric from disengaging in a direction intersecting the assembly direction.

[0043] (5) Alternatively, the shielding member can be positioned in front of the second dielectric, and the clamping portion has a first limiting claw, which engages with the second dielectric to prevent the shielding member from disengaging forward. With this configuration, since the first limiting claw restricts the shielding member from disengaging forward from the second dielectric, it is possible to maintain the state in which the shielding member is engaged with the second dielectric.

[0044] (6) Alternatively, with the second dielectric material housed within the outer conductor, the clamping portion is clamped by the side of the second dielectric material and the inner surface of the outer conductor, and the clamping portion has a second limiting claw that engages with the inner surface of the outer conductor. According to this configuration, the clamping portion with the second limiting claw can indirectly maintain the state of the second dielectric material housed within the outer conductor, and can prevent the second dielectric material from detaching from the outer conductor.

[0045] [Details of the embodiments of this disclosure]

[0046] [Implementation Method 1]

[0047] While referring to Figures 1 to 17 This specification describes Embodiment 1 of the technology disclosed herein. The connector 10 of Embodiment 1 is mounted on a circuit board (not shown). In the following description, the vertical direction will be referred to as... Figure 1 The directions shown are defined as up and down as is. Regarding the front and back directions, Figure 1 In this diagram, the right side is defined as the front, and the left side as the rear. The front is the direction in which connector 10 engages with the other connector (not shown). Regarding the left and right directions... Figure 1 The inside side is defined as the left side, and the outside side is defined as the right side.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the connector 10 includes: an outer conductor 20; a housing 11 for housing the outer conductor 20; a plurality of dielectric bodies 19 for housing the outer conductor 20; an inner conductor 18 mounted on each of the dielectric bodies 19; a shielding member 25 assembled on the dielectric body 19; and a locking portion 26 for locking the shielding member 25 to the dielectric body 19.

[0049] [Outer Conductor]

[0050] The outer conductor 20 is made of a conductive metal. The outer conductor 20 may use metals such as copper, copper alloys, aluminum, or aluminum alloys. The outer conductor 20 is formed using known methods such as casting, die casting, and machining. In this embodiment 1, the outer conductor 20 is die-cast, specifically die-cast from zinc or a zinc alloy.

[0051] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the outer conductor 20 has four cylindrical portions 21, a dielectric surrounding portion 22, and a flange 23. The four cylindrical portions 21 are formed into square tubes with arc-shaped corners and extend in the front-rear direction. The dielectric surrounding portion 22 extends rearward beyond the rear end edges of these cylindrical portions 21. The flange 23 extends in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction at the boundary portions of the four cylindrical portions 21 and the dielectric surrounding portion 22.

[0052] Regarding the four cylindrical sections 21, two pairs of cylindrical sections are arranged in the left-right direction, and two layers are arranged vertically. On the inner surface of the left and right sidewalls forming each cylindrical section 21, opposing protrusions 21A are provided, protruding in a manner that brings them closer together (see reference). Figure 2 , 3 The protrusion 21A is formed in a manner that protrudes inward toward the front end, and the front end stands upright in the left-right direction (see reference). Figure 2 , 9 14).

[0053] A plurality of dielectrics 19 are housed in the dielectric enclosure 22. The dielectric enclosure 22 has an upper wall 22A, a left wall 22B, a right wall 22C, and left and right central walls 22D. The upper wall 22A extends in a direction intersecting the vertical direction and extends rearward from the rear surface of the flange 23. The left wall 22B extends in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, hangs down from the left end edge of the upper wall 22A, and extends rearward from the rear surface of the flange 23. The right wall 22C extends in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, hangs down from the right end edge of the upper wall 22A, and extends rearward from the rear surface of the flange 23. The left and right central walls 22D extend in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, hang down from the left and right central portions of the upper wall 22A, and extend rearward from the rear surface of the flange 23.

[0054] like Figure 3 As shown, the dielectric enclosure 22 has a left space S1 and a right space S2. The left space S1 is surrounded by the upper wall 22A, the left wall 22B and the left and right central walls 22D, and the right space S2 is surrounded by the upper wall 22A, the right wall 22C and the left and right central walls 22D.

[0055] A pair of recesses 22E are formed on the side of the left wall 22B facing the left-side space S1 and on the side of the left and right central walls 22D. The pair of recesses 22E are arranged vertically on each side. The pair of recesses 22E formed on the side of the left wall 22B facing the left-side space S1 and the pair of recesses 22E formed on the side of the left and right central walls 22D facing the left-side space S1 are recessed outward in the left-right direction (i.e., in the direction of separation from each other).

[0056] On the side of the right wall 22C facing the right-side space S2 and on the side of the left and right central walls 22D, a pair of recesses 22E are formed, similar to those in the left-side space S1. The pair of recesses 22E are arranged vertically on their respective sides.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, two protrusions 24 are formed at the lower edges of the left wall 22B, the right wall 22C, and the left and right central walls 22D. The protrusions 24 are cylindrical and protrude downwards. The protrusions 24 are positioned and inserted into the mounting holes formed in the circuit board.

[0058] [case]

[0059] The housing 11 is made of insulating synthetic resin. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the housing 11 is formed into a square tube shape with an open front end. A bottom wall 11A is provided at the end of the housing 11 away from the open end (rear end). Two holes 11B are formed in the bottom wall 11A in a manner that extends through in the front-rear direction and is arranged vertically. The cylindrical portion 21 of the outer conductor 20 is inserted through the holes 11B. With the cylindrical portion 21 of the outer conductor 20 inserted through the holes 11B, the flange 23 contacts the rear surface of the bottom wall 11A from the rear, and the outer conductor 20 and the housing 11 are connected (see reference). Figure 17 ).

[0060] [Dielectric]

[0061] Dielectric 19 is made of insulating synthetic resin. For example... Figure 4 , 5 As shown, dielectric 19 has a first dielectric 19A and a second dielectric 19B. The first dielectric 19A has a fixing portion 19C extending in the front-rear direction and a guide portion 19D protruding downward from the rear side of the fixing portion 19C. Two through holes 19E arranged in the left-right direction and extending through in the front-rear direction are formed in the fixing portion 19C. On the left and right sides of the fixing portion 19C, recesses 19P extending from the front end toward the rear are formed inward in the left-right direction (see reference). Figure 9 The guide portion 19D has an inner conductor storage chamber 19F that is recessed forward and opens backward and downward. At the left and right center of the inner conductor storage chamber 19F, a partition wall 19G is provided to divide the inner conductor storage chamber 19F into a left side and a right side. The partition wall 19G extends in the vertical direction and protrudes backward.

[0062] The second dielectric 19B has a fixing portion 19H extending in the front-rear direction and a guide portion 19J extending downward from the rear side of the fixing portion 19H. Two through holes 19K arranged in the left-right direction and extending through in the front-rear direction are formed in the fixing portion 19H. On the left and right sides of the fixing portion 19H, recesses 19R (see reference) extending rearward from the front end are formed inwardly in the left-right direction. Figure 14 The guide portion 19J has an inner conductor receiving chamber 19L that is recessed forward and opens backward and downward. The outer surfaces of the guide portion 19J in the left and right directions are a pair of side surfaces 19T. That is, the second dielectric 19B has a pair of side surfaces 19T. At the left and right center portions of the inner conductor receiving chamber 19L, a partition wall 19M is provided to divide the inner conductor receiving chamber 19L into a left and right side, extending vertically and protruding rearward. The vertical dimension of the guide portion 19D of the first dielectric 19A is smaller than the vertical dimension of the guide portion 19J of the second dielectric 19B.

[0063] On each side 19T of the guide portion 19J, two protrusions 19N and a recess 19Q are formed as locking portions 26. The two protrusions 19N protrude outwards in the left-right direction and extend in the front-back direction. The two protrusions 19N are arranged vertically on the side 19T. The recess 19Q is recessed inwards in the left-right direction and extends rearwards from the front end (see reference). Figure 12 The recess 19Q is positioned vertically between the two protrusions 19N.

[0064] [Inner Conductor]

[0065] The inner conductor 18 is formed by bending a strip of metal midway through its length. The inner conductor 18 may be made of metals such as copper, copper alloys, aluminum, or aluminum alloys. Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the inner conductor 18 has a first inner conductor 18A and a second inner conductor 18B. The first inner conductor 18A has a straight portion 28A extending in the front-rear direction and a bent portion 28B extending downward from the rear end of the straight portion 28A.

[0066] The second inner conductor 18B has a straight portion 28C extending in the front-rear direction and a bent portion 28D extending downward from the rear end of the straight portion 28C. The front-rear dimension of the straight portion 28A is set to be shorter than the front-rear dimension of the straight portion 28C. The vertical dimension of the bent portion 28B of the first inner conductor 18A is set to be shorter than the vertical dimension of the bent portion 28D of the second inner conductor 18B.

[0067] [Shielding components]

[0068] The shielding member 25 is formed by bending the left and right ends of a metal plate in the same direction. The shielding member 25 is made of metals such as copper, copper alloys, aluminum, or aluminum alloys. Figure 5 , 6 As shown, the shielding member 25 has a shielding main body 25A and a pair of clamping parts 25B. The shielding main body 25A is a flat plate with a quadrilateral shape, intersecting the front-rear direction, and extending in a manner that slopes backward towards the lower end (see reference). Figure 1 A pair of clamping portions 25B bend backward at right angles to the shielding main body portion 25A from the left and right ends of the shielding main body portion 25A, respectively. The pair of clamping portions 25B are spaced apart from each other and are arranged in parallel opposite positions.

[0069] Each clamping part 25B has two grooves 25C serving as locking parts 26, two outer protrusions 25D serving as second limiting claws, and one inner protrusion 25E serving as first limiting claws. The configuration of the two clamping parts 25B is symmetrical about the center of the left and right directions of the shielding main body 25A. Therefore, the configuration of the clamping parts 25B will be described from the left and right sides only, omitting the description of the other left and right sides.

[0070] like Figure 5 As shown, two grooves 25C are recessed forward from the end edge (i.e., rear end edge) of the clamping portion 25B on the side away from the shielding main body portion 25A. These grooves 25C are arranged vertically in the clamping portion 25B. In the clamping portion 25B, each part divided into three in the vertical direction by the two grooves 25C can elastically deform in the horizontal direction. The direction in which these grooves 25C extend is inclined relative to the thickness direction of the shielding main body portion 25A.

[0071] like Figure 6 As shown, two outer protrusions 25D protrude in a direction away from the adjacent clamping portion 25B (i.e., towards the left and right). Specifically, these outer protrusions 25D are formed by striking in a manner that they protrude towards the left and right in a direction towards the rear end, with the rear end standing upright in the left and right direction. In one clamping portion 25B, one outer protrusion 25D is positioned above the upper groove 25C, and the other outer protrusion 25D is positioned below the lower groove 25C (see reference). Figure 5 ).

[0072] The inner protrusion 25E protrudes in a direction approaching the adjacent clamping portion 25B (i.e., inward in the left-right direction). Specifically, the inner protrusion 25E is formed by striking inward in the left-right direction as it protrudes toward the front end, with the front end standing upright in the left-right direction. The inner protrusion 25E is disposed between the upper groove 25C and the lower groove 25C (see reference). Figure 5 ).

[0073] [Stop section]

[0074] like Figure 5 As shown, locking portions 26 are provided on each side 19T and each clamping portion 25B of the second dielectric body 19B. Specifically, the locking portions 26 are a plurality of protrusions 19N that protrude outward in the left-right direction from each side 19T of the second dielectric body 19B and a plurality of grooves 25C formed in each clamping portion 25B.

[0075] [Connector assembly process]

[0076] Next, an example of the assembly process of connector 10 will be described. The assembly process of connector 10 is not limited to the following description.

[0077] First, such as Figure 7As shown, two first inner conductors 18A are mounted to the first dielectric 19A from the rear. Specifically, each straight portion 28A is pressed into each through hole 19E from the rear. Simultaneously, each bent portion 28B is housed within an inner conductor housing chamber 19F separated by a partition wall 19G. Each bent portion 28B housed within the inner conductor housing chamber 19F is held in place by ribs 19S provided in the inner conductor housing chamber 19F so as not to detach from the inner conductor housing chamber 19F. Thus, a structure is prepared in which two first inner conductors 18A are mounted on the first dielectric 19A.

[0078] Next, as Figure 8 As shown, the first dielectric 19A, on which the first inner conductor 18A is mounted, is housed within the outer conductor 20. Specifically, as... Figure 9 As shown, the fixing portion 19C of the first dielectric 19A is pressed from the rear into each of the two lower cylindrical portions 21 of the outer conductor 20. At this time, the protrusion 21A of the cylindrical portion 21 enters the recess 19P of the fixing portion 19C from the front end to the rear. Furthermore, when the fixing portion 19C is fully pressed into the cylindrical portion 21, the protrusion 21A reaches the center of the recess 19P in the front-rear direction, slightly sinking into the left and right sides of the fixing portion 19C and locking it therein. Accordingly, the fixing portion 19C of the first dielectric 19A is prevented from detaching from the cylindrical portion 21 of the outer conductor 20.

[0079] Next, as Figure 10 As shown, two second inner conductors 18B are mounted to the second dielectric 19B from the rear. Specifically, each straight portion 28C is pressed into each through hole 19K from the rear. Simultaneously, each bent portion 28D is housed within an inner conductor housing chamber 19L separated by a partition wall 19M. Each bent portion 28D housed within the inner conductor housing chamber 19L is held in place by ribs 19U provided in the inner conductor housing chamber 19L so as not to detach from the inner conductor housing chamber 19L. Thus, a structure is prepared in which two second inner conductors 18B are mounted on the second dielectric 19B.

[0080] Next, as Figure 11 As shown, the shielding member 25 is mounted to each of the second dielectric bodies 19B from the front. Specifically, it is positioned such that a pair of clamping portions 25B protrude rearward from the shielding body portion 25A. Furthermore, each protrusion 19N of the guide portion 19J engages with each groove 25C of the clamping portion 25B from the rear. The front end of each protrusion 19N reaches the front end of each groove 25C. At this time, each clamping portion 25B is positioned opposite the guide portion 19J along each side 19T. At this time, each groove 25C of the clamping portion 25B is positioned in the assembly direction (i.e., the front-to-back direction, hereinafter also referred to as the assembly direction) in which the first dielectric body 19A is assembled to the outer conductor 20. Additionally, each protrusion 19N is also positioned in the assembly direction and engages with each groove 25C.

[0081] At this time, as Figure 12 As shown, the inner protrusion 25E of the clamping portion 25B enters the recess 19Q of the guide portion 19J from the front end to the rear. Furthermore, when the inner protrusion 25E reaches a point slightly behind the rear end of the recess 19Q, it slightly sinks into the side 19T of the guide portion 19J of the second dielectric 19B and engages with it. At this time, the shielding body portion 25A is arranged along the front surface of the guide portion 19J. Thus, the inner protrusion 25E restricts the shielding member 25 from disengaging from the front of the second dielectric 19B. In this way, the shielding member 25 is engaged with the second dielectric 19B by the locking portion 26 and the inner protrusion 25E.

[0082] Next, as Figure 13 As shown, the second dielectric 19B, which is equipped with the second inner conductor 18B and the shielding member 25, is housed within the outer conductor 20. Specifically, as... Figure 14 As shown, the fixing portion 19H of the second dielectric 19B is pressed from the rear into each of the two upper cylindrical portions 21 of the outer conductor 20. At this time, the protrusion 21A of the cylindrical portion 21 enters the recess 19R of the fixing portion 19H from the front end to the rear. Furthermore, when the fixing portion 19H is fully pressed into the cylindrical portion 21, the protrusion 21A reaches the center of the recess 19R in the front-rear direction, slightly sinking into the left and right sides of the fixing portion 19H and locking it therein. Accordingly, the fixing portion 19H of the second dielectric 19B is prevented from detaching from the cylindrical portion 21 of the outer conductor 20.

[0083] The guide portion 19J of each of the second dielectric bodies 19B is housed in the left space S1 and the right space S2, respectively. At this time, as... Figure 15 As shown, in the left space S1, the left clamping part 25B is along the side facing the left wall 22B of the left space S1. Furthermore, the right clamping part 25B is along the side facing the left and right central walls 22D of the left space S1. In the right space S2, the left clamping part 25B is along the side facing the left and right central walls 22D of the right space S2. Furthermore, the right clamping part 25B is along the side facing the right wall 22C of the right space S2.

[0084] And, as Figure 15 , 16 As shown, each outer protrusion 25D of the clamping portion 25B enters forward from the rear end into each recess 22E of the dielectric surrounding portion 22. Furthermore, when each outer protrusion 25D reaches a point slightly forward of the front end of each recess 22E, it slightly sinks into and engages with it. In other words, each outer protrusion 25D engages with the inner surface of the dielectric surrounding portion 22 of the outer conductor 20. At this time, the inner protrusion 25E prevents the shielding member 25 from disengaging forward from the second dielectric 19B (see reference). Figure 12The outer protrusion 25D restricts the shielding member 25 from disengaging rearward from the dielectric surrounding portion 22 of the outer conductor 20 (see reference). Figure 15 , 16 In other words, the guide portion 19J of the second dielectric 19B is indirectly restricted from detaching from the dielectric enclosure portion 22 of the outer conductor 20 by the inner protrusion 25E and the outer protrusion 25D of the shielding member 25.

[0085] Because the shielding member 25 is mounted on the second dielectric 19B, the shielding member 25 and the second dielectric 19B can be treated as a single component. For example, by mounting the lower end of the second dielectric 19B, on which the shielding member 25 is mounted, to the surface of a fixture (not shown), and moving the outer conductor 20 such that the lower edge of the dielectric enclosure 22 follows the surface of the fixture, the second dielectric 19B can be housed within the outer conductor 20. In other words, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to use a special fixture to hold (lock) the shielding member 25.

[0086] Next, insert the cylindrical portion 21 of the outer conductor 20 through the hole 11B in the housing 11 from the rear, and store the outer conductor 20 in the housing 11 (see reference). Figure 1 Thus, as Figure 17 As shown, the assembly of connector 10 is complete.

[0087] like Figure 16 As shown, with the first dielectric 19A and the second dielectric 19B housed within the outer conductor 20, the shielding main body 25A of the shielding member 25 is positioned rearward of the first dielectric 19A and forward of the guide portion 19J of the second dielectric 19B. In other words, the shielding main body 25A of the shielding member 25 is positioned within the outer conductor 20 between the adjacent first dielectric 19A and second dielectric 19B. Furthermore, the first dielectric 19A is located forward relative to the assembly direction of the outer conductor 20, and the guide portion 19J of the second dielectric 19B is located rearward relative to the first dielectric 19A in the assembly direction.

[0088] In addition, such as Figure 15 , 16 As shown, with the second dielectric 19B housed in the outer conductor 20, each clamping portion 25B is clamped by the side surface 19T of the second dielectric 19B and the inner surface of the dielectric surrounding portion 22 of the outer conductor 20.

[0089] In addition, such as Figure 9 , 14 As shown, with the first dielectric 19A and the second dielectric 19B housed within the outer conductor 20, the straight portions 28A and 28C, protruding forward from the fixing portions 19C and 19H, are housed within the cylindrical portion 21. Furthermore, as... Figure 8 , 13As shown, with the first dielectric 19A and the second dielectric 19B housed within the outer conductor 20, the lower ends of the bent portions 28B and 28D protrude downwards from the dielectric enclosure portion 22. These lower ends of the bent portions 28B and 28D, protruding downwards from the dielectric enclosure portion 22, are inserted into mounting holes formed on the circuit board and soldered to signal conductive paths formed on the circuit board, thereby achieving electrical connection with the signal conductive paths.

[0090] Next, the effects of Implementation Method 1 will be explained.

[0091] The connector 10 disclosed herein includes an outer conductor 20, a plurality of dielectric bodies 19, an inner conductor 18, a shielding member 25, and a locking portion 26. The plurality of dielectric bodies 19 are housed within the outer conductor 20. The inner conductor 18 is mounted on each dielectric body 19. The shielding member 25 is disposed within the outer conductor 20 between adjacent dielectric bodies 19. The locking portion 26 locks the shielding member 25 to the dielectric body 19. With this configuration, because the locking portion 26 locks the shielding member 25 to the dielectric body 19, it is possible to house the dielectric body 19 with the shielding member 25 assembled on it within the outer conductor 20. Therefore, assembly operations such as holding the shielding member 25 and inserting it into the outer conductor 20 are unnecessary, and the connector 10 can be easily assembled.

[0092] The dielectric body 19 of the connector 10 disclosed herein has a first dielectric body 19A located in front of the assembly direction relative to the outer conductor 20, and a second dielectric body 19B located behind the first dielectric body 19A in the assembly direction. A shielding member 25 is engaged with the second dielectric body 19B by a locking portion 26. According to this configuration, when the first dielectric body 19A, which engages the shielding member 25, is first housed in the outer conductor 20, it is possible that the second dielectric body 19B, which is subsequently housed in the outer conductor 20, may accidentally come into contact with the shielding member 25, thereby causing the shielding member 25 to deviate from its proper position. Conversely, when the shielding member 25 is engaged with the second dielectric body 19B located behind the first dielectric body 19A in the assembly direction (i.e., the second dielectric body 19B is housed in the outer conductor 20 after the first dielectric body 19A), it is possible to prevent the shielding member 25 from deviating from its proper position.

[0093] The shielding member 25 of the connector 10 disclosed herein has a pair of clamping portions 25B that are spaced apart from each other. The second dielectric body 19B has a pair of side surfaces 19T that face each clamping portion 25B. Locking portions 26 are provided on each side surface 19T of the second dielectric body 19B and each clamping portion 25B. According to this configuration, by being clamped by the clamping portions 25B, the shielding member 25 can be easily locked onto the second dielectric body 19B.

[0094] The locking portion 26 of the connector 10 disclosed herein has protrusions 19N extending in the assembly direction from each side 19T and grooves 25C formed in each clamping portion 25B and extending in the assembly direction, wherein the protrusions 19N engage with the grooves 25C. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the shielding member 25 and the second dielectric 19B from disengaging in a direction intersecting the assembly direction.

[0095] The shielding member 25 of the connector 10 disclosed herein is disposed in front of the second dielectric 19B, and the clamping portion 25B has an inner protrusion 25E that engages with the second dielectric 19B and restricts the shielding member 25 from disengaging forward. With this configuration, the inner protrusion 25E restricts the shielding member 25 from disengaging forward from the second dielectric 19B, thus maintaining the shielding member 25 engaged with the second dielectric 19B.

[0096] With the second dielectric 19B housed within the outer conductor 20, the clamping portion 25B of the connector 10 of this disclosure is clamped by the side surface 19T of the second dielectric 19B and the inner surface of the outer conductor 20. The clamping portion 25B has an outer protrusion 25D that engages with the inner surface of the outer conductor 20. According to this configuration, the clamping portion 25B, with its outer protrusion 25D and inner protrusion 25E, can indirectly maintain the second dielectric 19B within the outer conductor 20, thus preventing the second dielectric 19B from detaching from the outer conductor 20.

[0097] [Other Implementation Methods]

[0098] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims, as set forth in the claims.

[0099] The number of the first dielectric and the second dielectric is not limited to the number disclosed in Embodiment 1 above. Furthermore, the number of inner conductors relative to each of the first dielectric and the second dielectric is not limited to the number disclosed in Embodiment 1 above.

[0100] Unlike Embodiment 1 described above, the clamping portion may also have an outer protrusion and an inner protrusion provided only on one side. Furthermore, the number of protrusions in the guide portion may be three or fewer, or five or more. Additionally, a protrusion protruding towards the side of the guide portion may be provided in the clamping portion, and a groove for protrusion engagement may be formed in the guide portion.

[0101] Unlike embodiment 1 described above, it may also be configured to have only protrusions and grooves but without outer and inner protrusions. Alternatively, it may be configured to have only outer and inner protrusions but without protrusions and grooves.

[0102] Unlike embodiment 1 described above, the shielding member can also be installed on the first dielectric from the rear.

[0103] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0104] 10: Connector

[0105] 11: Shell

[0106] 11A: Bottom wall

[0107] 11B: Hole

[0108] 18: Inner conductor

[0109] 18A: First inner conductor (inner conductor)

[0110] 18B: Second inner conductor (inner conductor)

[0111] 19: Dielectric

[0112] 19A: First dielectric (dielectric)

[0113] 19B: Second dielectric (dielectric)

[0114] 19C, 19H: Fixed parts

[0115] 19D, 19J: Guiding Section

[0116] 19E, 19K: Through holes

[0117] 19F, 19L: Inner conductor storage room

[0118] 19G, 19M: Separator

[0119] 19N: Protrusion

[0120] 19P, 19R, 19Q: concave part

[0121] 19S, 19U: Ribs

[0122] 19T: Side View

[0123] 20: External conductor

[0124] 21: Cylinder section

[0125] 21A: Protrusion

[0126] 22: Dielectric surround

[0127] 22A: Upper wall (dielectric surround)

[0128] 22B: Left wall (dielectric surround)

[0129] 22C: Right wall (dielectric surround)

[0130] 22D: Left and right central walls (dielectric surround)

[0131] 22E: Concave

[0132] 23: Flange

[0133] 24: Protrusion

[0134] 25: Shielding components

[0135] 25A: Shielding main body (shielding component)

[0136] 25B: Clamping part (shielding component)

[0137] 25C: Slot

[0138] 25D: Outer protrusion (second limiting claw)

[0139] 25E: Inner protrusion (first limiting claw)

[0140] 26: Locking part

[0141] 28A, 28C: Straight section

[0142] 28B, 28D: Bending section

[0143] S1: Left side space

[0144] S2: Right side space

Claims

1. A connector comprising: External conductor; Multiple dielectrics are housed within the outer conductor; The inner conductor installed in each of the dielectrics; A shielding member is disposed within the outer conductor between adjacent dielectrics; as well as A locking portion is provided to lock the shielding member onto the dielectric body, the dielectric body having: The first dielectric is located in front of the assembly direction relative to the outer conductor; and The second dielectric is located behind the first dielectric in the assembly direction. The shielding member is engaged with the second dielectric by means of the locking portion, and the shielding member has a pair of clamping portions that are spaced apart from each other. The second dielectric has a pair of side surfaces opposite to each of the clamping portions. The locking portion is provided on each of the sides and each of the clamping portions of the second dielectric.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The locking portion has protrusions that project from each of the said sides and extend in the assembly direction, and grooves formed in each of the said clamping portions and extending in the assembly direction. The protrusion engages with the groove.

3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The shielding member is positioned in front of the second dielectric. The clamping part has a first limiting claw, which engages with the second dielectric to prevent the shielding member from disengaging forward.

4. The connector according to claim 2, wherein, The shielding member is positioned in front of the second dielectric. The clamping part has a first limiting claw, which engages with the second dielectric to prevent the shielding member from disengaging forward.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, With the second dielectric material housed within the outer conductor, the clamping portion is held between the side surface of the second dielectric material and the inner surface of the outer conductor. The clamping part has a second limiting claw that engages with the inner surface of the outer conductor.

6. A connector comprising: External conductor; Multiple dielectrics are housed within the outer conductor; The inner conductor installed in each of the dielectrics; A shielding member disposed within the outer conductor between adjacent dielectrics; and The locking part locks the shielding member into the dielectric. The dielectric has: The first dielectric is located in front of the assembly direction relative to the outer conductor; and The second dielectric is located behind the first dielectric in the assembly direction. The first dielectric material does not have the locking part. The shielding member is engaged only with the second dielectric by means of the locking portion.

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