Connector module, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector module, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector module comprises an inner shell, a shielding shell, a power supply terminal and a signal terminal. The inner housing includes first and second inner housing portions. The shielding shell comprises a first shielding shell part and a second shielding shell part which are respectively sleeved on the first inner shell part and the second inner shell part. The power supply terminal comprises a first matching end and a second matching end which are respectively positioned in the first inner shell part and the second inner shell part; and the first fixing part is connected between the first matching end and the second matching end. The signal terminal comprises a first connecting end located outside the shielding shell; the second connecting end is positioned in the second inner shell part; and the second fixing part is connected between the first connecting end and the second connecting end. In the invention, the second connecting end of the signal terminal does not need to be matched with an independent matching signal connector, so that the cost can be reduced. In addition, the periphery of the shielding shell can be electrically contacted with the mounting panel, so that the shielding performance of the connector can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector module, a connector including the connector module and a connector assembly including the connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the connector generally includes an outer shell, a first inner shell, a second inner shell, a shielding shell, a power terminal and a signal terminal. The first inner shell and the second inner shell are arranged in the outer shell. The power terminal is arranged in the first inner shell, and the shielding shell is sleeved on the first inner shell. The signal terminal is arranged in the second inner shell, and the second inner shell is located outside the shielding shell.

[0003] In the prior art, since the signal terminals are located outside the shielding shell, each end of the signal terminals needs to be mated with a separate matching signal connector, which increases the cost. In addition, in order to avoid the matching signal connector, the side of the shielding shell close to the signal terminal cannot be in electrical contact with the mounting panel, which reduces the shielding performance of the connector. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector module is provided. The connector module includes: an inner shell, a shielding shell, a power terminal and a signal terminal. The inner shell includes: a first inner shell part; and a second inner shell part, connected to the first inner shell part. The shielding shell includes: a first shielding shell part, which is sleeved on the first inner shell part; and a second shielding shell part, which is sleeved on the second inner shell part. The power terminal includes: a first pair of mating ends, which are located in the first inner shell part; a second pair of mating ends, which are located in the second inner shell part and the second shielding shell part; and a first fixing part, which is connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends and fixed to the inner shell. The signal terminal includes: a first connection end, which is located outside the shielding shell; a second connection end, which is located in the second inner shell part and the second shielding shell part; and a second fixing part, which is connected between the first and second connection ends and fixed to the inner shell.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first inner cavity extending along a first direction is formed in the first inner housing portion, and a second inner cavity extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is formed in the second inner housing portion; the first pair of mating ends of the power terminals are located in the first inner cavity of the first inner housing portion, and the second pair of mating ends of the power terminals and the second connecting end of the signal terminal are located in the second inner cavity of the second inner housing portion.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second mating ends of the power terminals and the second connecting ends of the signal terminals are suitable for respectively mating with the mating power terminals and the mating signal terminals of the mating connector inserted into the second shielding shell along the second direction.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner housing further comprises: a third inner housing portion located outside the shielding shell, and the first connecting end of the signal terminal is located in the third inner housing portion.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the third inner housing portion extends along the first direction, and the first connecting end of the signal terminal is used to mate with a mating signal terminal of a mating signal connector inserted into the third inner housing portion along the first direction.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first mating end of the power terminal is used to mate with a mating power terminal of a mating power connector inserted into the first inner housing portion along the first direction.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first inner housing portion has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the first direction, and the second inner housing portion is connected to the rear end of the first inner housing portion.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first inner housing portion has a top and a bottom opposite to each other in the second direction, the third inner housing portion is located below the bottom of the first inner housing portion, and a portion of the rear end of the third inner housing portion is connected to the bottom of the first inner housing portion.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner housing is an integral injection molded part that is directly molded on the power terminal and the signal terminal through an insert injection molding process, so that the power terminal, the signal terminal and the inner housing become an integral component.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first pair of mating ends and the first fixing portion of the power terminal extend along the first direction, and the second pair of mating ends of the power terminal extend along the second direction, so that the power terminal is L-shaped.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first connection end of the signal terminal extends along the first direction, and the second connection end of the signal terminal extends along the second direction, so that the second connection end of the signal terminal is perpendicular to the first connection end of the signal terminal.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second fixing portion of the signal terminal includes: a first extension portion extending along the first direction and having one end connected to the first connecting end; a second extension portion extending along the first direction and having one end connected to the second connecting end; and a third extension portion extending along the second direction and connected between the other ends of the first extension portion and the second extension portion.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first shield shell portion and the second shield shell portion are two components separated from each other and are assembled to the first inner shell portion and the second inner shell portion, respectively.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first shielding shell portion has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the first direction, and the second shielding shell portion has an upper end and a lower end opposite to each other in the second direction; an upper elastic contact arm is formed on the edge portion of the upper end of the second shielding shell portion, and the upper elastic contact arm is in electrical contact with the rear end of the first shielding shell portion.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of lower elastic contact arms are formed on an edge portion of a lower end of the second shielding shell portion, and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms are spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the second shielding shell portion for electrically contacting a mounting panel.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an inner elastic locking piece is formed on the first shielding shell portion and extends obliquely toward the inside thereof, and the inner elastic locking piece is used to engage with the first inner shell portion to fix the first shielding shell portion to the first inner shell portion; an outer elastic locking piece is also formed on the first shielding shell portion and extends obliquely toward the outside thereof, and the outer elastic locking piece is used to engage with the outer shell of the connector to fix the first shielding shell portion to the outer shell.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an elastic locking piece extending obliquely toward the outside of the second shielding shell is formed on the second shielding shell, and the elastic locking piece is used to engage with the outer shell of the connector to fix the second shielding shell to the outer shell.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: an outer shell; and the aforementioned connector module installed in the outer shell.

[0023] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer shell includes a first outer shell portion extending along a first direction and a second outer shell portion extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the first shielding shell portion and the second shielding shell portion are respectively accommodated in the first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second outer shell body portion has a flange portion for mounting on a mounting panel and a lower end for inserting into an opening on the mounting panel; a plurality of lower elastic contact arms are formed on an edge portion of the lower end of the second shielding shell portion, and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms extend from the lower end of the second outer shell body portion for electrical contact with the inner side surface of the opening of the mounting panel.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring installation groove is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion of the second outer shell body portion, and the connector also includes a sealing ring installed in the sealing ring installation groove, and the sealing ring is suitable for being squeezed between the flange portion and the mounting panel to achieve sealing between the two.

[0026] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector inserted into the second shielding shell of the connector, the mating connector comprising a mating power terminal and a mating signal terminal, the mating power terminal is mated with the second mating end of the power terminal of the connector, and the mating signal terminal is mated with the second connection end of the signal terminal of the connector.

[0027] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the second connection end of the signal terminal and the second mating end of the power terminal are both arranged in the second inner housing part, and can be mated with the mating signal terminal and the mating power terminal of the mating connector inserted into the second inner housing part, respectively. Therefore, the second connection end of the signal terminal does not need to be mated with a separate mating signal connector, thereby reducing costs. In addition, in the present invention, all four sides of the shielding shell can be in electrical contact with the mounting panel, thereby improving the shielding performance of the connector.

[0028] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 A plan cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4A cross-sectional view showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 A plan cross-sectional view showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 Another plan cross-sectional view showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0037] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0038] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector module is provided. The connector module includes: an inner shell, a shielding shell, a power terminal and a signal terminal. The inner shell includes: a first inner shell part; and a second inner shell part, connected to the first inner shell part. The shielding shell includes: a first shielding shell part, which is sleeved on the first inner shell part; and a second shielding shell part, which is sleeved on the second inner shell part. The power terminal includes: a first pair of mating ends, which are located in the first inner shell part; a second pair of mating ends, which are located in the second inner shell part and the second shielding shell part; and a first fixing part, which is connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends and fixed to the inner shell. The signal terminal includes: a first connection end, which is located outside the shielding shell; a second connection end, which is located in the second inner shell part and the second shielding shell part; and a second fixing part, which is connected between the first and second connection ends and fixed to the inner shell.

[0039] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, there is provided a connector, comprising: an outer shell; and the aforementioned connector module installed in the outer shell.

[0040] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector inserted into the second shielding shell of the connector, the mating connector includes a mating power terminal and a mating signal terminal, the mating power terminal is mated with the second mating end of the power terminal of the connector, and the mating signal terminal is mated with the second connection end of the signal terminal of the connector.

[0041] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A plan cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector module is disclosed. The connector module includes: an inner housing 2, a shielding shell 3, a power terminal 4 and a signal terminal 5. The inner housing 2 includes: a first inner housing part 21 and a second inner housing part 22, and the second inner housing part 22 is connected to the first inner housing part 21. The shielding shell 3 includes: a first shielding shell part 31 and a second shielding shell part 32. The first shielding shell part 31 is mounted on the first inner housing part 21; the second shielding shell part 32 is mounted on the second inner housing part 22.

[0043] Figure 6 A plan cross-sectional view showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 Another plan cross-sectional view showing a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal 4 includes: a first pair of mating terminals 41, a second pair of mating terminals 42 and a first fixing portion 40. The first pair of mating terminals 41 is located in the first inner housing portion 21. The second pair of mating terminals 42 is located in the second inner housing portion 22 and the second shielding shell portion 32. The first fixing portion 40 is connected between the first and second pairs of mating terminals 41, 42 and is fixed to the inner housing 2. The signal terminal 5 includes: a first connection terminal 51, a second connection terminal 52 and a second fixing portion 50. The first connection terminal 51 is located outside the shielding shell 3. The second connection terminal 52 is located in the second inner housing portion 22 and the second shielding shell portion 32. The second fixing portion 50 is connected between the first and second connection terminals 51, 52 and is fixed to the inner housing 2.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first inner cavity 201 extending along a first direction Y is formed in the first inner housing portion 21, and a second inner cavity 202 extending along a second direction Z perpendicular to the first direction Y is formed in the second inner housing portion 22. The first pair of mating ends 41 of the power terminal 4 are located in the first inner cavity 201 of the first inner housing portion 21, and the second pair of mating ends 42 of the power terminal 4 and the second connecting end 52 of the signal terminal 5 are located in the second inner cavity 202 of the second inner housing portion 22.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second mating end 42 of the power terminal 4 and the second connecting end 52 of the signal terminal 5 are adapted to be respectively mated with the mating power terminal (not shown) and the mating signal terminal (not shown) of the mating connector (not shown) inserted into the second shielding shell 32 along the second direction Z. Therefore, the second connecting end 52 of the signal terminal 5 does not need to be mated with a separate mating signal connector, which can reduce costs.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner housing 2 further comprises a third inner housing portion 23 , which is located outside the shielding shell 3 . The first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5 is located in the inner cavity 203 of the third inner housing portion 23 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the third inner housing portion 23 extends along the first direction Y, and the first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5 is used to mate with a matching signal terminal (not shown) of a matching signal connector (not shown) inserted into the third inner housing portion 23 along the first direction Y.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first mating end 41 of the power terminal 4 is used to mate with a mating power terminal (not shown) of a mating power connector (not shown) inserted into the first inner housing portion 21 along the first direction Y.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first inner housing portion 21 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the first direction Y, and the second inner housing portion 22 is connected to the rear end of the first inner housing portion 21 .

[0051] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first inner housing portion 21 has a top and a bottom relative to each other in the second direction Z, the third inner housing portion 23 is located below the bottom of the first inner housing portion 21, and a portion of the rear end of the third inner housing portion 23 is connected to the bottom of the first inner housing portion 21.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner housing 2 is an integral injection molded part that is directly molded on the power terminals 4 and the signal terminals 5 by an insert injection molding process, so that the power terminals 4, the signal terminals 5 and the inner housing 2 become an integral component.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first pair of mating ends 41 and the first fixing portion 40 of the power terminal 4 extend along the first direction Y, and the second pair of mating ends 42 of the power terminal 4 extend along the second direction Z, so that the power terminal 4 is L-shaped.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5 extends along the first direction Y, and the second connection end 52 of the signal terminal 5 extends along the second direction Z, so that the second connection end 52 of the signal terminal 5 is perpendicular to the first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second fixing portion 50 of the signal terminal 5 includes: a first extension portion 50a, a second extension portion 50b and a third extension portion 50c. The first extension portion 50a extends along the first direction Y and one end of which is connected to the first connecting end 51. The second extension portion 50b extends along the first direction Y and one end of which is connected to the second connecting end 52. The third extension portion 50c extends along the second direction Z and is connected between the other ends of the first extension portion 50a and the second extension portion 50b.

[0056] Please note that the shapes and structures of the power terminals 4 and the signal terminals 5 in the present invention are not limited to the illustrated embodiments, and may also have other suitable shapes and structures.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first shield shell portion 31 and the second shield shell portion 32 are two components separated from each other and are assembled to the first inner housing portion 21 and the second inner housing portion 22, respectively.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first shielding shell portion 31 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in a first direction Y, and the second shielding shell portion 32 has an upper end and a lower end opposite to each other in a second direction Z. An upper elastic contact arm 32a is formed on an edge portion of the upper end of the second shielding shell portion 32, and the upper elastic contact arm 32a is in electrical contact with the rear end of the first shielding shell portion 31.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32 b are formed on the edge portion of the lower end of the second shielding shell portion 32 , and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32 b are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second shielding shell portion 32 for electrical contact with the mounting panel 7 .

[0060] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an inner elastic locking piece 31a is formed on the first shielding shell portion 31 and extends obliquely toward the interior thereof, and the inner elastic locking piece 31a is used to engage with the first inner housing portion 21 to fix the first shielding shell portion 31 to the first inner housing portion 21; an outer elastic locking piece 31b is also formed on the first shielding shell portion 31 and extends obliquely toward the exterior thereof, and the outer elastic locking piece 31b is used to engage with the outer housing 1 of the connector to fix the first shielding shell portion 31 to the outer housing 1.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an elastic locking piece 32 c extending obliquely toward the outside is formed on the second shielding shell 32 , and the elastic locking piece 32 c is used to engage with the outer shell 1 of the connector to fix the second shielding shell 32 to the outer shell 1 .

[0062] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector comprises: an outer shell 1 and the aforementioned connector module. The connector module is installed in the outer shell 1.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 includes a first housing portion 11 extending along a first direction X and a second housing portion 12 extending along a second direction Z perpendicular to the first direction X. The first shielding shell portion 31 and the second shielding shell portion 32 are respectively accommodated in the first housing portion 11 and the second housing portion 12.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second outer shell portion 12 has a flange portion 12a for mounting on the mounting panel 7 and a lower end for inserting into the opening on the mounting panel 7. A plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32b are formed on the edge portion of the lower end of the second shielding shell portion 32, and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32b extend from the lower end of the second outer shell portion 12 for electrical contact with the inner side surface of the opening of the mounting panel 7.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring installation groove 121 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12a of the second outer shell body portion 12, and the connector also includes a sealing ring 6 installed in the sealing ring installation groove 121, and the sealing ring 6 is suitable for being squeezed between the flange portion 12a and the installation panel 7 to achieve sealing between the two.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector and a mating connector, the mating connector being inserted into the second shielding shell 32 of the connector. The mating connector includes a mating power terminal and a mating signal terminal, the mating power terminal is mated with the second mating end 42 of the power terminal 4 of the connector, and the mating signal terminal is mated with the second connection end 52 of the signal terminal 5 of the connector.

[0067] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and may be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0068] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0069] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0070] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector module, characterized in that: include: The inner casing (2) comprises: a first inner casing portion (21); and A second inner casing part (22) connected to the first inner casing part (21); The shielding shell (3) comprises: A first shielding shell (31) is mounted on the first inner shell (21); and A second shielding shell portion (32) is sleeved on the second inner shell portion (22); Power terminal (4), including: A first pair of mating ends (41) located in the first inner housing portion (21); A second pair of mating ends (42) located in the second inner housing portion (22) and the second shielding shell portion (32); and A first fixing portion (40) connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends (41, 42) and fixed to the inner housing (2); and The signal terminal (5) comprises: A first connection end (51) is located outside the shielding shell (3); A second connection end (52) is located in the second inner shell portion (22) and the second shielding shell portion (32); and A second fixing portion (50) is connected between the first and second connecting ends (51, 52) and is fixed in the inner housing (2).

2. The connector module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first inner cavity (201) extending along a first direction (Y) is formed in the first inner casing portion (21), and a second inner cavity (202) extending along a second direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (Y) is formed in the second inner casing portion (22); The first pair of mating ends (41) of the power terminal (4) are located in the first inner cavity (201) of the first inner housing portion (21), and the second pair of mating ends (42) of the power terminal (4) and the second connection end (52) of the signal terminal (5) are located in the second inner cavity (202) of the second inner housing portion (22).

3. The connector module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second mating end (42) of the power terminal (4) and the second connecting end (52) of the signal terminal (5) are suitable for respectively mating with a mating power terminal and a mating signal terminal of a mating connector inserted into the second shielding shell (32) along the second direction (Z).

4. The connector module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner shell (2) further comprises: The third inner shell part (23) is located outside the shielding shell (3). The first connection end (51) of the signal terminal (5) is located in the third inner housing portion (23).

5. The connector module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third inner housing portion (23) extends along the first direction (Y), and the first connecting end (51) of the signal terminal (5) is used to mate with a matching signal terminal of a matching signal connector inserted into the third inner housing portion (23) along the first direction (Y).

6. The connector module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first mating end (41) of the power terminal (4) is used to mate with a mating power terminal of a mating power connector inserted into the first inner housing part (21) along the first direction (Y).

7. The connector module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first inner casing portion (21) has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the first direction (Y), and the second inner casing portion (22) is connected to the rear end of the first inner casing portion (21).

8. The connector module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first inner housing portion (21) has a top and a bottom opposite to each other in the second direction (Z), the third inner housing portion (23) is located below the bottom of the first inner housing portion (21), and a portion of the rear end of the third inner housing portion (23) is connected to the bottom of the first inner housing portion (21).

9. The connector module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner housing (2) is an integral injection-molded part that is directly molded onto the power terminal (4) and the signal terminal (5) through an embedded injection molding process, so that the power terminal (4), the signal terminal (5) and the inner housing (2) become an integral component.

10. The connector module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first pair of mating ends (41) and the first fixing portion (40) of the power terminal (4) extend along the first direction (Y), and the second pair of mating ends (42) of the power terminal (4) extend along the second direction (Z), so that the power terminal (4) is L-shaped.

11. The connector module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting end (51) of the signal terminal (5) extends along the first direction (Y), and the second connecting end (52) of the signal terminal (5) extends along the second direction (Z), so that the second connecting end (52) of the signal terminal (5) is perpendicular to the first connecting end (51) of the signal terminal (5).

12. The connector module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second fixing portion (50) of the signal terminal (5) comprises: A first extension portion (50a), extending along the first direction (Y) and having one end connected to the first connection end (51); A second extension portion (50b) extending along the first direction (Y) and having one end connected to the second connection end (52); and The third extension portion (50c) extends along the second direction (Z) and is connected between the other ends of the first extension portion (50a) and the second extension portion (50b).

13. The connector module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shield shell portion (31) and the second shield shell portion (32) are two separate components and are assembled to the first inner shell portion (21) and the second inner shell portion (22), respectively.

14. The connector module according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first shielding shell portion (31) has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the first direction (Y), and the second shielding shell portion (32) has an upper end and a lower end opposite to each other in the second direction (Z); An upper elastic contact arm (32a) is formed on the edge of the upper end of the second shielding shell (32), and the upper elastic contact arm (32a) is in electrical contact with the rear end of the first shielding shell (31).

15. The connector module according to claim 14, characterized in that: A plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32b) are formed on the edge of the lower end of the second shielding shell portion (32), and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32b) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second shielding shell portion (32) for electrically contacting the mounting panel (7).

16. The connector module according to claim 13, characterized in that: An inner elastic locking piece (31a) is formed on the first shielding shell part (31) and extends obliquely toward the inside thereof, and the inner elastic locking piece (31a) is used to engage with the first inner shell part (21) to fix the first shielding shell part (31) to the first inner shell part (21); An outer elastic locking piece (31b) is also formed on the first shielding shell part (31) and extends obliquely toward the outside thereof. The outer elastic locking piece (31b) is used to engage with the outer shell body (1) of the connector to fix the first shielding shell part (31) to the outer shell body (1).

17. The connector module according to claim 13, characterized in that: An elastic locking piece (32c) is formed on the second shielding shell part (32) and extends obliquely toward the outside thereof. The elastic locking piece (32c) is used to engage with the outer shell (1) of the connector to fix the second shielding shell part (32) to the outer shell (1).

18. A connector, characterized in that: include: An outer shell (1); and The connector module according to any one of claims 1 to 17 is installed in the outer shell (1).

19. The connector according to claim 18, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) comprises a first outer shell portion (11) extending along a first direction (X) and a second outer shell portion (12) extending along a second direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (X); The first shield shell portion (31) and the second shield shell portion (32) are accommodated in the first outer shell portion (11) and the second outer shell portion (12), respectively.

20. The connector according to claim 19, characterized in that: The second outer shell part (12) has a flange part (12a) for mounting on the mounting panel (7) and a lower end for inserting into an opening on the mounting panel (7); A plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32b) are formed on the edge of the lower end of the second shielding shell portion (32), and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32b) extend from the lower end of the second outer shell portion (12) for electrically contacting the inner side surface of the opening of the mounting panel (7).

21. The connector according to claim 20, characterized in that: A sealing ring installation groove (121) is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion (12a) of the second outer shell body portion (12), and the connector also includes a sealing ring (6) installed in the sealing ring installation groove (121), and the sealing ring (6) is suitable for being squeezed between the flange portion (12a) and the installation panel (7) to achieve sealing between the two.

22. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector according to any one of claims 18 to 21; and The mating connector is inserted into the second shielding shell (32) of the connector, The mating connector comprises a mating power terminal and a mating signal terminal, the mating power terminal is mated with a second mating end (42) of the power terminal (4) of the connector, and the mating signal terminal is mated with a second connection end (52) of the signal terminal (5) of the connector.

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