Adapter connector

Abstract

An adapter connector includes a terminal assembly. The terminal assembly includes a first terminal module. The first terminal module comprises a plurality of first conversion terminals, a first metal shielding sheet located at one side of the first conversion terminals, a second metal shielding sheet located at the other side of the first conversion terminals, and a first conductive rubber plate. The first conversion terminal comprises a plurality of first grounding terminals. The first metal shielding sheet is in contact with one side of the first grounding terminal, and the first conductive adhesive rib penetrates through the second metal shielding sheet to be in contact with the other side of the first grounding terminal. Through the arrangement, the terminal assembly disclosed by the invention has a better grounding shielding effect.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with an application date of March 18, 2020, application number 202010194118.8, and invention name “Adapter Connector”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to an adapter connector, belonging to the technical field of electric connectors. Background Art

[0003] The adapter connector generally includes an insulating body and a plurality of conductive terminals installed in the insulating body, wherein the insulating body is provided with a first interface at one end for mating with a first connector and a second interface at the other end for mating with a second connector.

[0004] How to improve the grounding shielding effect of the conductive terminal is a technical problem that needs to be solved by technicians in the relevant technical field. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a transition connector with better grounding and shielding effect.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme: an adapter connector, which includes a terminal assembly, the terminal assembly includes a first terminal module, the first terminal module includes a plurality of first adapter terminals, a first metal shielding sheet located on one side of the first adapter terminal, a second metal shielding sheet located on the other side of the first adapter terminal, and a first conductive rubber plate; the first adapter terminal includes a plurality of first grounding terminals, the first metal shielding sheet is in contact with one side of the first grounding terminal, and the first conductive rubber plate passes through the second metal shielding sheet to contact with the other side of the first grounding terminal.

[0007] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first conductive rubber plate is provided with a plurality of first conductive rubber ribs in contact with the other side of the first ground terminal.

[0008] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second metal shielding sheet includes a plurality of slots corresponding to the first grounding terminal and a connecting sheet located between two adjacent slots, wherein the connecting sheet is fixed to the first conductive rubber plate, and the first conductive rubber plate passes through the slots to contact the other side of the first grounding terminal.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second metal shielding sheet and the first conductive rubber plate are fixed together by embedding molding or hot melting.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first metal shielding sheet is provided with a plurality of convex ribs, and the convex ribs are fixed to one side of the first grounding terminal by welding.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the adapter connector includes a first adapter shell and a second adapter shell that cooperate with the terminal assembly, and the terminal assembly is at least partially accommodated in the first adapter shell and the second adapter shell, wherein the terminal assembly includes a first terminal clamping portion located at a first end and a second terminal clamping portion located at a second end opposite to the first end, the first adapter shell includes a plurality of first receiving grooves for accommodating the first terminal clamping portion and a first receiving space connected to the first receiving grooves; the second adapter shell includes a plurality of second receiving grooves for accommodating the second terminal clamping portion and a second receiving space connected to the second receiving grooves.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first terminal module includes a first insulating block, the first adapter terminal is fixed to the first insulating block, the first adapter terminal includes a plurality of first elastic terminal contact portions protruding from the first insulating block and located at the first end, and a plurality of second elastic terminal contact portions protruding from the first insulating block and located at the second end, the first terminal clamping portion includes the first elastic terminal contact portion, and the second terminal clamping portion includes the second elastic terminal contact portion.

[0013] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first insulating block includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, the first metal shielding sheet is arranged on the first surface of the first insulating block, and the first conductive rubber plate is arranged on the second surface of the first insulating block.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first insulating block, the second metal shielding sheet and the first conductive rubber plate are fixed together by hot melting.

[0015] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first transfer terminal is embed-molded in the first insulating block.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the terminal assembly is provided with a first locking assembly locked with the first adapter housing and a second locking assembly locked with the second adapter housing.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first locking assembly includes a first locking protrusion arranged on the terminal assembly and cooperating with a first locking opening arranged on the first adapter shell, and the first locking protrusion is clamped in the first locking opening; the second locking assembly includes a second locking protrusion arranged on the terminal assembly and cooperating with a second locking opening arranged on the second adapter shell, and the second locking protrusion is clamped in the second locking opening.

[0018] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the terminal assembly also includes a second terminal module, the second terminal module includes a second insulating block, a plurality of second adapter terminals fixed on the second insulating block and a third metal shielding sheet, the plurality of second adapter terminals include a plurality of third elastic terminal contact portions protruding from the second insulating block and located at the first end, and a plurality of fourth elastic terminal contact portions protruding from the second insulating block and located at the second end, the second insulating block includes a third surface and a fourth surface located between the first end and the second end and opposite to each other, the third metal shielding sheet is arranged on the third surface of the second insulating block, wherein the first terminal clamping portion is formed by the plurality of first elastic terminal contact portions and the plurality of third elastic terminal contact portions; the second terminal clamping portion is formed by the plurality of second elastic terminal contact portions and the plurality of fourth elastic terminal contact portions.

[0019] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first locking component includes a first locking protrusion arranged on the first metal shielding sheet and matched with the first locking opening arranged on the first adapter shell, and a third locking protrusion arranged on the third metal shielding sheet and matched with the third locking opening arranged on the first adapter shell, the first locking protrusion is clamped in the first locking opening, and the third locking protrusion is clamped in the third locking opening; the second locking component includes a second locking protrusion arranged on the first metal shielding sheet and matched with the second locking opening arranged on the second adapter shell, and a fourth locking protrusion arranged on the third metal shielding sheet and matched with the fourth locking opening arranged on the second adapter shell, the second locking protrusion is clamped in the second locking opening, and the fourth locking protrusion is clamped in the fourth locking opening.

[0020] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first adapter shell includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a first middle wall between the first side wall and the second side wall, a first groove between the first side wall and the first middle wall, and a second groove between the second side wall and the first middle wall; the second adapter shell includes a fifth side wall, a sixth side wall opposite to the fifth side wall, a second middle wall between the fifth side wall and the sixth side wall, a third groove between the fifth side wall and the second middle wall, and a fourth groove between the sixth side wall and the second middle wall; the first groove and the third groove are aligned with each other to accommodate the first terminal module; the second groove and the fourth groove are aligned with each other to accommodate the second terminal module.

[0021] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first terminal module is provided with a plurality of first convex ribs, the second terminal module is provided with a plurality of second convex ribs, and the first adapter shell and / or the second adapter shell is provided with a plurality of first dovetail grooves matching with the plurality of first convex ribs and a plurality of second dovetail grooves matching with the plurality of second convex ribs.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the first terminal module of the present invention includes a plurality of first adapter terminals, a first metal shielding sheet located on one side of the first adapter terminal, a second metal shielding sheet located on the other side of the first adapter terminal, and a first conductive rubber sheet. The first metal shielding sheet contacts one side of the first grounding terminal, and the first conductive rubber rib passes through the second metal shielding sheet to contact the other side of the first grounding terminal. In this way, by providing the first metal shielding sheet, the second metal shielding sheet and the first conductive rubber sheet, the grounding shielding effect of the adapter connector is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electrical connector assembly of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view of the device is shown, and the installation method with the circuit board is schematically shown.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Partial exploded view of the .

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial exploded perspective view of the adapter connector of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4Partial exploded perspective view from another angle.

[0028] Figure 6 It is a partial three-dimensional exploded view of the adapter connector of the present invention at another angle.

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Partial exploded perspective view from another angle.

[0030] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first terminal module.

[0031] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle.

[0032] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 3D exploded view of .

[0033] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Exploded three-dimensional image from another angle.

[0034] Fig.12 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second terminal module.

[0035] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle.

[0036] Fig.14 yes Fig.12 3D exploded view of .

[0037] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 Exploded three-dimensional image from another angle.

[0038] Fig.16 yes Figure 3 Top view of the transition header connector.

[0039] Fig.17 yes Figure 3 Bottom view of the transition header connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention discloses an electrical connector assembly, which includes a first electrical connector 100, a second electrical connector 200, and an adapter connector 300 connecting the first electrical connector 100 and the second electrical connector 200. The adapter connector 300 includes a first connecting portion 301 and a second connecting portion 302 opposite to each other, wherein the first connecting portion 301 is used to electrically connect to the first electrical connector 100, and the second connecting portion 302 is used to electrically connect to the second electrical connector 200. Please refer to Figure 2As shown, the first electrical connector 100 is used to be installed on a first circuit board 109, and the second electrical connector 200 is used to be installed on a second circuit board 209. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first circuit board 109 is parallel to the second circuit board 209.

[0041] The adapter connector 300 includes a terminal assembly 3 and a first adapter housing 1 and a second adapter housing 2 that match the terminal assembly 3. The first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 are assembled with each other. The terminal assembly 3 is accommodated in the first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing, wherein the terminal assembly 3 includes a first end (e.g. Figure 4 and a first terminal clamping portion 31 located at a second end (eg, an upper end) opposite to the first end. Figure 4 The first terminal clamping portion 31 is used to electrically connect with the first terminal of the first electrical connector 100, and the second terminal clamping portion 32 is used to electrically connect with the second terminal of the second electrical connector 200. The terminal assembly 3 is provided with a first locking assembly 101 (see FIG. 1 ) that is locked with the first transfer housing 1. Figure 1 as shown) and a second locking assembly 201 (see Figure 1 shown).

[0042] Please combine Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first transfer housing 1 includes a first mating surface 11, a first mounting surface 12 arranged opposite to the first mating surface 11, and a first receiving space 13 penetrating the first mating surface 11 and the first mounting surface 12. The first receiving space 13 is used to accommodate the first electrical connector 100. The first transfer housing 1 also includes a plurality of first receiving grooves 110 penetrating the first mating surface 11 and used to accommodate the first terminal clamping portion 31. More specifically, the first transfer housing 1 includes a first side wall 14, a second side wall 15 arranged opposite to the first side wall 14, a first intermediate wall 16 located between the first side wall 14 and the second side wall 15, a third side wall 17 connecting one side of the first side wall 14 and the second side wall 15, and a fourth side wall 18 connecting the other side of the first side wall 14 and the second side wall 15. The two ends of the first intermediate wall 16 are respectively mounted on the third side wall 17 and the fourth side wall 18. The first receiving space 13 includes a first groove 131 located between the first side wall 14 and the first middle wall 16 , and a second groove 132 located between the second side wall 15 and the first middle wall 16 .

[0043] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first side wall 14 is provided with a first lock opening 141 (see Figure 4 The second side wall 15 is provided with a third lock opening 151 (see Figure 5 The first locking opening 141 and the third locking opening 151 are used to lock with the terminal assembly 3. In addition, the two pairs of surfaces of the first intermediate wall 16 are respectively provided with a first dovetail groove 161 and a second dovetail groove 162 (see FIG. Figure 7 shown).

[0044] Please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the first adapter housing 1 is further provided with a positioning protrusion 121 and a positioning groove 122 located on the first mounting surface 12 , wherein the positioning protrusion 121 and the positioning groove 122 are respectively located on two sides, that is, the positioning protrusion 121 is close to the third side wall 17 , and the positioning groove 122 is close to the fourth side wall 18 .

[0045] Please combine Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the second transfer housing 2 includes a second mating surface 21, a second mounting surface 22 arranged opposite to the second mating surface 21, and a second receiving space 23 penetrating the second mating surface 21 and the second mounting surface 22. The second receiving space 23 is used to accommodate the second electrical connector 200. The second transfer housing 2 also includes a plurality of second receiving grooves 210 penetrating the second mating surface 21 and used to accommodate the second terminal clamping portion 32. More specifically, the second transfer housing 2 includes a fifth side wall 24, a sixth side wall 25 arranged opposite to the fifth side wall 24, a second intermediate wall 26 located between the fifth side wall 24 and the sixth side wall 25, a seventh side wall 27 connecting one side of the fifth side wall 24 and the sixth side wall 25, and an eighth side wall 28 connecting the other side of the fifth side wall 24 and the sixth side wall 25. The two ends of the second intermediate wall 26 are respectively mounted on the seventh side wall 27 and the eighth side wall 28. The second receiving space 23 includes a third slot 231 located between the fifth side wall 24 and the second middle wall 26 and a fourth slot 232 located between the sixth side wall 25 and the second middle wall 26 .

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fifth side wall 24 is provided with a second lock opening 241 (see FIG. 2 ) which is in communication with the third groove 231. Figure 6 The sixth side wall 25 is provided with a fourth lock opening 251 (see Figure 5The second locking opening 241 and the fourth locking opening 251 are used to lock with the terminal assembly 3. In addition, the two pairs of surfaces of the second intermediate wall 26 are respectively provided with a third dovetail groove 261 and a fourth dovetail groove 262.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 6 As shown, the second adapter shell 2 is also provided with a positioning protrusion 221 and a positioning groove 222 located on the second mounting surface 22, wherein the positioning protrusion 221 and the positioning groove 222 are respectively located on two sides, that is, the positioning protrusion 221 is close to the eighth side wall 28, and the positioning groove 222 is close to the seventh side wall 27.

[0048] The first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 are in contact with each other and have mutually matching positioning structures. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the positioning structure includes a positioning protrusion 121 and a positioning groove 122 provided on the first adapter housing 1, and a positioning protrusion 221 and a positioning groove 222 provided on the second adapter housing 2. The positioning protrusion 121 on the first adapter housing 1 matches with the positioning groove 222 on the second adapter housing 2, and the positioning groove 122 on the first adapter housing 1 matches with the positioning protrusion 121 on the second adapter housing 2. When the first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 are assembled, the first groove 131 and the third groove 231 are aligned with each other; the second groove 132 and the fourth groove 232 are aligned with each other.

[0049] Preferably, the first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 have the same structure so that they can be used together. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 are in a point-symmetrical relationship. When the two are used together, the first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 can be assembled with each other by rotating one of them by 180 degrees, so that only one set of molds is needed, which saves costs.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the terminal assembly 3 includes a first locking protrusion 421 that cooperates with the first locking opening 141, a second locking protrusion 422 that cooperates with the second locking opening 241, a third locking protrusion 521 that cooperates with the third locking opening 151, and a fourth locking protrusion 522 that cooperates with the fourth locking opening 251.

[0051] The first locking component 101 includes a first locking protrusion 421 arranged on the terminal component 3 and cooperating with the first locking opening 141 on the first adapter shell 1, and the first locking protrusion 421 is clamped in the first locking opening 141; the second locking component 201 includes a second locking protrusion 422 arranged on the terminal component 3 and cooperating with the second locking opening 241 on the second adapter shell 2, and the second locking protrusion 422 is clamped in the second locking opening 241. In this embodiment, the first locking assembly 101 also includes the third locking protrusion 521 provided on the terminal assembly 3 and cooperating with the third locking opening 151 on the first adapter shell 1, and the third locking protrusion 521 is clamped in the third locking opening 151; the second locking assembly 201 also includes the fourth locking protrusion 522 provided on the terminal assembly 3 and cooperating with the fourth locking opening 251 on the second adapter shell 2, and the fourth locking protrusion 522 is clamped in the fourth locking opening 251.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 4 to 11 As shown, the terminal assembly 3 includes a first terminal module 4. The first terminal module 4 is installed in the first slot 131 and the third slot 231. The first terminal module 4 includes a first insulating block 40, a plurality of first adapter terminals 41 fixed on the first insulating block 40, and a first metal shielding sheet 42 located on one side of the first insulating block 40. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal module 4 also includes a first conductive rubber plate 44 located on the other side of the first insulating block 40, and the first conductive rubber plate 44 and the first metal shielding sheet 42 are respectively located on opposite sides of the plurality of first adapter terminals 41. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal module 4 also includes a second metal shielding sheet 43, and the second metal shielding sheet 43 contacts the first conductive rubber plate 44.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first transfer terminals 41 are embedded in the first insulating block 40. The plurality of first transfer terminals 41 include a plurality of first transfer terminals 41 protruding from the first insulating block 40 and located at the first end (eg Fig.10 The first elastic terminal contact parts 411 protrude from the first insulating block 40 and are located at the second end (eg Fig.10 The plurality of first transfer terminals 41 include a plurality of first signal terminals S1 and a plurality of first ground terminals G1. Preferably, the first signal terminals S1 include a plurality of differential signal pairs, and first ground terminals G1 are provided on both sides of each differential pair.

[0054] The first insulating block 40 includes a first surface 401 (eg, Fig.10 ) and the second surface 402 (e.g. Fig.10 The first metal shielding sheet 42 is disposed on the first surface 401 of the first insulating block 40, and the second metal shielding sheet 43 and the first conductive rubber sheet 44 are both disposed on the second surface 402 of the first insulating block 40. Fig.10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the two opposite surfaces of the plurality of first grounding terminals G1 are exposed in the first slot 403 of the first insulating block 40. The first insulating block 40 is also provided with a plurality of first heat-melting columns 404 located on the second surface 402. Fig.11 As shown, the first insulating block 40 is further provided with a first convex rib 405 matched with the first dovetail groove 161 and the third dovetail groove 261 .

[0055] The first metal shielding sheet 42 is provided with a plurality of ribs 423 protruding toward the first grounding terminal G1, and the ribs 423 are in contact with one side of the corresponding first grounding terminal G1 through the first slot 403. Preferably, the plurality of ribs 423 are fixed to the plurality of first grounding terminals G1 by welding (e.g., laser welding). In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first locking protrusion 421 and the second locking protrusion 422 are provided on the first metal shielding sheet 42, for example, by stamping.

[0056] The second metal shielding sheet 43 is located between the second surface 402 of the first insulating block 40 and the first conductive rubber plate 44 to enhance the shielding effect. The second metal shielding sheet 43 has a plurality of slots 431 corresponding to the first grounding terminal G1 and a connecting sheet 432 located between two adjacent slots 431 .

[0057] The first conductive rubber plate 44 is provided with a plurality of first openings 441 corresponding to the first hot melt column 404 and a plurality of first conductive rubber ribs 442 protruding toward the first ground terminal G1. The second metal shielding sheet 43 and the first conductive rubber plate 44 are fixed together by insert molding or hot melting. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first insulating block 40, the second metal shielding sheet 43 and the first conductive rubber plate 44 are fixed together by hot melting. During assembly, the first hot melt column 404 can first pass through the corresponding first opening 441 and then be hot melted; after hot melting, the first hot melt column 404 and the first opening 441 are integrated. During hot melting, the connecting piece 432 will pass through the corresponding first conductive rubber rib 442 to be embedded in the first conductive rubber plate 44; when the connecting piece 432 passes through the corresponding first conductive rubber rib 442, the first conductive rubber rib 442 will pass through the corresponding slots 431 on both sides of the corresponding connecting piece 432; after hot melting, the connecting piece 432 will be embedded in the first conductive rubber plate 44 and the first conductive rubber plate 44 will contact the other side of the first grounding terminals G1. In this way, the first grounding terminal G1 is in contact with both the first metal shielding piece 42 and the first conductive rubber plate 44, and the first conductive rubber plate 44 is electrically connected to the second metal shielding piece 43, thereby increasing the grounding area and improving the shielding effect.

[0058] Please refer to Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 12 to 15 As shown, in this embodiment, the terminal assembly 3 further includes a second terminal module 5. In this embodiment, the second terminal module 5 is symmetrically arranged with the first terminal module 4, and the connection relationship between the elements in the second terminal module 5 and the first terminal module 4 is the same, but not limited thereto. The second terminal module 5 is installed in the second slot 132 and the fourth slot 232. Figures 12 to 15 As shown, the second terminal module 5 includes a second insulating block 50, a plurality of second transfer terminals 51 fixed on the second insulating block 50, a third metal shielding sheet 52 located on one side of the second insulating block 50, a fourth metal shielding sheet 53 located on the other side of the second insulating block 50, and a second conductive rubber plate 54.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of second transfer terminals 51 are embedded in the second insulating block 50. The plurality of second transfer terminals 51 include a plurality of second transfer terminals 51 protruding from the second insulating block 50 and located at the first end (eg Fig.15 The third elastic terminal contact portions 511 protruding from the second insulating block 50 and located at the second end (eg Fig.15The plurality of second transfer terminals 51 include a plurality of second signal terminals S2 and a plurality of second ground terminals G2. Preferably, the second signal terminals S2 include a plurality of differential signal pairs, and a second ground terminal G2 is disposed on both sides of each differential pair.

[0060] The second insulating block 50 includes a third surface 501 (eg, Fig.15 ) and the fourth surface 502 (e.g. Fig.15 The third metal shielding sheet 52 is disposed on the third surface 501 of the second insulating block 50, and the fourth metal shielding sheet 53 and the second conductive rubber sheet 54 are both disposed on the fourth surface 502 of the second insulating block 50. Fig.15 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the two opposite surfaces of the plurality of second grounding terminals G2 are exposed in the second slot 503 of the second insulating block 50. The second insulating block 50 is also provided with a plurality of second heat-melting columns 504 located on the fourth surface 502. Fig.14 As shown, the second insulating block 50 is further provided with a second convex rib 505 that matches with the second dovetail groove 162 and the fourth dovetail groove 262 .

[0061] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Fig.11 and Fig.14 When the first transfer housing 1, the second transfer housing 2 and the terminal assembly 3 are assembled with each other, the first convex rib 405 and the second convex rib 505 of the terminal assembly 3 can be aligned and enter the first dovetail groove 161, the third dovetail groove 261, the second dovetail groove 162 and the fourth dovetail groove 262 (such as Fig.16 and Fig.17 As shown), the first adapter housing 1 and the second adapter housing 2 can respectively sleeve the terminal assembly 3 at the opposite ends of the terminal assembly 3 and dock with each other in the middle of the terminal assembly 3, which is beneficial to the overall assembly and positioning of the adapter connector 300.

[0062] The third metal shielding sheet 52 is provided with a plurality of ribs 523 protruding toward the second grounding terminal G2, and the ribs 523 are in contact with one side of the corresponding second grounding terminal G2 through the second slot 503. Preferably, the plurality of ribs 523 are fixed to the plurality of second grounding terminals G2 by welding (e.g., laser welding). In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the third locking protrusion 521 and the fourth locking protrusion 522 are provided on the third metal shielding sheet 52, for example, by stamping.

[0063] The fourth metal shielding sheet 53 is located between the fourth surface 502 of the second insulating block 50 and the second conductive rubber plate 54 to enhance the shielding effect. The fourth metal shielding sheet 53 is provided with a plurality of slots 531 corresponding to the second grounding terminal G2 and a connecting sheet 532 located between two adjacent slots 531.

[0064] The second conductive rubber plate 54 is provided with a plurality of second openings 541 corresponding to the second hot melt column 504 and a plurality of second conductive rubber ribs 542 protruding toward the second grounding terminal G2. The fourth metal shielding sheet 53 and the second conductive rubber plate 54 are fixed together by insert molding or hot melting. In one embodiment of the present invention, the second insulating block 50, the fourth metal shielding sheet 53 and the second conductive rubber plate 54 are fixed together by hot melting. After hot melting, the second hot melt column 504 and the second opening 541 are integrated, and the connecting sheet 532 passes through the corresponding second conductive rubber rib 542 to be embedded in the second conductive rubber plate 54. The second conductive rubber rib 542 passes through the corresponding slot 531 to contact the other side of the plurality of second grounding terminals G2. In this way, the second grounding terminal G2 is in contact with both the third metal shielding sheet 52 and the second conductive rubber plate 54, thereby increasing the grounding area and improving the shielding effect.

[0065] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal clamping portion 31 includes the plurality of first elastic terminal contact portions 411 and the plurality of third elastic terminal contact portions 511 , and the second terminal clamping portion 32 includes the plurality of second elastic terminal contact portions 412 and the plurality of fourth elastic terminal contact portions 512 .

[0066] Compared with the prior art, the present invention reduces the difficulty of manufacturing the shell by providing a first adapter shell 1 and a second adapter shell 2 that are assembled with each other; in addition, by providing a first locking component 101 that is locked with the first adapter shell 1 and a second locking component 201 that is locked with the second adapter shell 2 on the terminal component 3, it is convenient to realize the assembly of the adapter connector 300.

[0067] Preferably, the first locking opening 141, the second locking opening 241, the third locking opening 151 and the fourth locking opening 251 all penetrate the corresponding side walls outwardly. With such arrangement, when the terminal assembly 3 needs to be disassembled, a tool can be inserted into the corresponding locking opening to push against the corresponding locking protrusion, so that the locking protrusion can be separated from the locking opening, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the adapter connector 300.

[0068] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention but not to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. The understanding of this specification should be based on the technicians in the relevant technical field. For example, for the description of directions such as "left", "right", "up", and "down", although this specification has described the present invention in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that technicians in the relevant technical field can still modify or replace the present invention with equivalents, and all technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adapter connector (300), characterized in that: The invention comprises a terminal assembly (3), wherein the terminal assembly (3) comprises a first terminal module (4), wherein the first terminal module (4) comprises a plurality of first transfer terminals (41), a first metal shielding sheet (42) located on one side of the first transfer terminal (41), a second metal shielding sheet (43) located on the other side of the first transfer terminal (41), and a first conductive rubber sheet (44); the first transfer terminal (41) comprises a plurality of first grounding terminals (G1), the first metal shielding sheet (42) contacts one side of the first grounding terminal (G1), and the first conductive rubber sheet (44) passes through the second metal shielding sheet (43) to contact the other side of the first grounding terminal (G1).

2. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conductive rubber plate (44) is provided with a plurality of first conductive rubber ribs (442) in contact with the other side of the first grounding terminal (G1).

3. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second metal shielding sheet (43) comprises a plurality of slots (431) corresponding to the first grounding terminal (G1) and a connecting sheet (432) located between two adjacent slots (431), wherein the connecting sheet (432) is fixed to the first conductive rubber plate (44), and the first conductive rubber plate (44) passes through the slots (431) to contact the other side of the first grounding terminal (G1).

4. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second metal shielding sheet (43) and the first conductive rubber sheet (44) are fixed together by insert molding or hot melting.

5. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first metal shielding sheet (42) is provided with a plurality of convex ribs (423), and the convex ribs (423) are fixed to one side of the first grounding terminal (G1) by welding.

6. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter connector (300) comprises a first adapter housing (1) and a second adapter housing (2) which cooperate with the terminal assembly (3); the terminal assembly (3) is at least partially accommodated in the first adapter housing (1) and the second adapter housing (2); the terminal assembly (3) comprises a first terminal clamping portion (31) located at a first end and a second terminal clamping portion (32) located at a second end opposite to the first end; the first adapter housing (1) comprises a plurality of first receiving grooves (110) for accommodating the first terminal clamping portion (31) and a first receiving space (13) connected to the first receiving grooves (110); the second adapter housing (2) comprises a plurality of second receiving grooves (210) for accommodating the second terminal clamping portion (32) and a second receiving space (23) connected to the second receiving grooves (210).

7. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first terminal module (4) includes a first insulating block (40), the first adapter terminal (41) is fixed to the first insulating block (40), the first adapter terminal (41) includes a plurality of first elastic terminal contact portions (411) protruding from the first insulating block (40) and located at the first end, and a plurality of second elastic terminal contact portions (412) protruding from the first insulating block (40) and located at the second end, the first terminal clamping portion (31) includes the first elastic terminal contact portion (411), and the second terminal clamping portion (32) includes the second elastic terminal contact portion (412).

8. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first insulating block (40) comprises a first surface (401) and a second surface (402) which are opposite to each other, the first metal shielding sheet (42) is arranged on the first surface (401) of the first insulating block (40), and the first conductive rubber sheet (44) is arranged on the second surface (402) of the first insulating block (40).

9. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first insulating block (40), the second metal shielding sheet (43) and the first conductive rubber sheet (44) are fixed together by hot melting.

10. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first transfer terminal (41) is insert-molded in the first insulating block (40).

11. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The terminal assembly (3) is provided with a first locking assembly (101) that is locked with the first adapter housing (1) and a second locking assembly (201) that is locked with the second adapter housing (2).

12. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first locking assembly (101) comprises a first locking protrusion (421) arranged on the terminal assembly (3) and cooperating with a first locking opening (141) arranged on the first adapter housing (1), and the first locking protrusion (421) is retained in the first locking opening (141); the second locking assembly (201) comprises a second locking protrusion (422) arranged on the terminal assembly (3) and cooperating with a second locking opening (241) arranged on the second adapter housing (2), and the second locking protrusion (422) is retained in the second locking opening (241).

13. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The terminal assembly (3) further comprises a second terminal module (5), the second terminal module (5) comprising a second insulating block (50), a plurality of second transfer terminals (51) fixed on the second insulating block (50), and a third metal shielding sheet (52), the second transfer terminals (51) comprising a plurality of third elastic terminal contact portions (511) protruding from the second insulating block (50) and located at the first end, and a plurality of fourth elastic terminal contact portions (512) protruding from the second insulating block (50) and located at the second end, the second insulating The block (50) includes a third surface (501) and a fourth surface (502) located between the first end and the second end and opposite to each other, and the third metal shielding sheet (52) is arranged on the third surface (501) of the second insulating block (50), wherein the first terminal clamping portion (31) is formed by the first elastic terminal contact portion (411) and the third elastic terminal contact portion (511); and the second terminal clamping portion (32) is formed by the second elastic terminal contact portion (412) and the fourth elastic terminal contact portion (512).

14. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 13, characterized in that: The terminal assembly (3) is provided with a first locking assembly (101) which is locked with the first transfer housing (1) and a second locking assembly (201) which is locked with the second transfer housing (2); the first locking assembly (101) comprises a first locking protrusion (421) which is arranged on the first metal shielding sheet (42) and matches with a first locking opening (141) arranged on the first transfer housing (1), and a third locking protrusion (521) which is arranged on the third metal shielding sheet (52) and matches with a third locking opening (151) arranged on the first transfer housing (1); the first locking protrusion (421) is clamped in the first locking opening (141) ), the third locking protrusion (521) is retained in the third locking opening (151); the second locking assembly (201) comprises a second locking protrusion (422) arranged on the first metal shielding sheet (42) and matched with a second locking opening (241) arranged on the second adapter shell (2), and a fourth locking protrusion (522) arranged on the third metal shielding sheet (52) and matched with a fourth locking opening (251) arranged on the second adapter shell (2), the second locking protrusion (422) is retained in the second locking opening (241), and the fourth locking protrusion (522) is retained in the fourth locking opening (251).

15. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first adapter housing (1) comprises a first side wall (14), a second side wall (15) arranged opposite to the first side wall (14), a first intermediate wall (16) located between the first side wall (14) and the second side wall (15), a first groove (131) located between the first side wall (14) and the first intermediate wall (16), and a second groove (132) located between the second side wall (15) and the first intermediate wall (16); the second adapter housing (2) comprises a fifth side wall (24), a sixth side wall (25) arranged opposite to the fifth side wall (24), and a sixth side wall (26) located between the first side wall (14) and the second intermediate wall (16). 5), a second middle wall (26) located between the fifth side wall (24) and the sixth side wall (25), a third groove (231) located between the fifth side wall (24) and the second middle wall (26), and a fourth groove (232) located between the sixth side wall (25) and the second middle wall (26); the first groove (131) and the third groove (231) are aligned with each other to accommodate the first terminal module (4); the second groove (132) and the fourth groove (232) are aligned with each other to accommodate the second terminal module (5).

16. The adapter connector (300) according to claim 15, characterized in that: The first terminal module (4) is provided with a plurality of first convex ribs (405), the second terminal module (5) is provided with a plurality of second convex ribs (505), and the first adapter housing (1) and the second adapter housing (2) are provided with a plurality of first dovetail grooves (161) matching with the first convex ribs (405) and a plurality of second dovetail grooves (162) matching with the second convex ribs (505).

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