A high-speed electrical connector and its assembly process

Abstract

This application relates to the field of connectors, and specifically discloses a high-speed electrical connector, which includes a housing. A connection port communicating with the inner cavity of the housing is provided on the housing. The two opposite housing walls that enclose the connection port are connection walls. A reinforcing strip connected to both connection walls is arranged between the two connection walls, and the reinforcing strip is integrally formed with the housing. This application has the effects of improving the yield rate of the housing, effectively improving thermal deformation and high-frequency performance. The reinforcing strip can effectively resist thermal deformation due to different CTE parameters of different materials and during surface mounting in an IR furnace. At the same time, it improves the holding strength between the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert and the fourth terminal insert, and improves the distance accuracy between the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert and the fourth terminal insert after installation, thereby improving high-frequency performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of connectors, and particularly to a high-speed electrical connector and its assembly process. Background Art

[0002] A high-speed electrical connector is an electronic component designed to transmit high-frequency signals, usually used for signal transmission inside or between electronic devices.

[0003] In related technologies, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the high-speed electrical connector includes a housing 1 and a plurality of terminal inserts installed in the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with an insertion port 11 for other connectors to be inserted and mated, an installation port 12 for each terminal insert to be loaded into the housing 1, and a connection port 13 for each terminal insert to be connected to a circuit board. The connection port 13 is opened on the bottom wall of the housing 1, and the insertion port 11 and the installation port 12 are oppositely arranged. One end of each terminal insert faces the insertion port 11, and the other end of each terminal insert extends out of the housing 1 through the connection port 13 to facilitate the connection of each terminal insert to the circuit board.

[0004] The terminal inserts are divided into a first terminal insert 2, a second terminal insert 3, a third terminal insert 4, and a fourth terminal insert 5. Limited by the shapes of different terminal inserts, during installation, they are usually loaded into the housing 1 in the arrangement order of the first terminal insert 2, the second terminal insert 3, the third terminal insert 4, and the fourth terminal insert 5 through the installation port 12 along the arrangement direction from the installation port 12 to the insertion port 11.

[0005] The housing 1 loaded with each terminal insert is supported by each terminal insert, and its structural strength relatively meets the application requirements. For the housing 1 without loading each terminal insert, in order to enable each terminal insert to be smoothly loaded into the housing 1 and meet the requirement that the end of each terminal insert leaks out through the connection port 13, the connection port 13 is completely communicated with the installation port 12, and there is a large-distance gap between the two opposite shell walls of the housing 1 surrounding the connection port 13, resulting in low strength of the housing 1. It is not only easy to be damaged when suffering impacts, but also has a relatively high defective rate in direct molding, which needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to improve the yield rate of the housing, the present application provides a high-speed electrical connector and its assembly process.

[0007] In the first aspect, a high-speed electrical connector provided by the present application adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A high-speed electrical connector includes a shell having a connection port connected to its own inner cavity, two opposite shell walls of the shell used to enclose the connection port being connecting walls, a reinforcement strip connected to both connecting walls being provided between the two connecting walls, and the reinforcement strip being integrally formed with the shell.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a reinforcement strip is directly integrally formed when the shell is formed, and the reinforcement strip is located between the two connecting walls and supports the two connecting walls, which can effectively prevent the two connecting walls from being damaged or forming defective products due to impact, thereby effectively improving the yield of the shell.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a first terminal insert and a second terminal insert arranged in the shell, and the shell is provided with a loading groove on the surface of the connection port, and a sliding groove connected to the loading groove is provided on the connecting wall. The loading groove and the sliding groove are both used for inserting and sliding the ends of the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert, and the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert can both slide in the sliding groove to the position where they are installed.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert, the end of the first terminal insert is first inserted into the sliding groove through the insertion groove, and then the first terminal insert is slid to the position where it is installed. Then, the end of the second terminal insert is inserted into the sliding groove through the insertion groove, and finally the second terminal insert is slid to the position where it is installed.

[0012] Alternatively, the second terminal insert may be first installed into the sliding slot through the installation slot, and then the second terminal insert may be slid until it is offset from the installation slot to make way for the first terminal insert. The first terminal insert may then be installed, and finally the second terminal insert may be slid to a position where it is fully installed.

[0013] With this arrangement, both the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert can be installed into the housing through the connection port without being installed through the installation port. The addition of a reinforcement strip on the housing will not affect the installation of the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert. The installation method is simple and can be easily achieved through automation.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes a first stop block connected to the shell, the shell is provided with a plug interface for inserting other connectors, the first stop block is located on the side of the first terminal insert away from the plug interface, and the first stop block is in conflict with the first terminal insert, the first stop block is provided with a limiting groove for inserting the second terminal insert, and the direction of the second terminal insert inserted into the limiting groove is staggered with the extension direction of the plug interface.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, after the first and second terminal inserts are installed, the first stopper is installed on the housing. The first stopper blocks the first terminal insert, effectively improving its structural stability and minimizing its movement when other connectors are inserted into the plug interface and mated with the first terminal insert. Secondly, the first stopper limits the second terminal insert via the limiting groove, similarly effectively restricting its movement along the extension direction of the plug interface and improving its structural stability.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes a third terminal insert and a second stop block connected to the shell, the second stop block is provided with a limiting boss and a fixed plug, the surface of the limiting boss facing the plug interface is in contact with the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert is provided with a fixed slot, and the direction in which the fixed plug is inserted into the fixed slot is staggered with the extension direction of the plug interface.

[0017] By adopting this technical solution, after installing the second and third terminal inserts, the second stopper is installed on the housing. The limiting boss blocks the second terminal insert, restricting its movement away from the plug interface, thereby improving its stability when other connectors are inserted into the plug interface. Furthermore, the fixing slot and the fixing block cooperate to effectively improve the structural stability of the third terminal insert after installation in the housing.

[0018] Optionally, the first stopper is made of a wave-absorbing material or a conductive material, and the second stopper is made of a wave-absorbing material or a conductive material.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the first and second blocks made of absorbing material can effectively absorb noise waves generated by the first and second terminal inserts. The first and second blocks made of conductive material can effectively isolate noise and suppress adjacent electromagnetic waves. Therefore, using absorbing or conductive materials as the materials for the first and second blocks can improve the high-frequency performance of the connector of this application.

[0020] Optionally, a third terminal insert is further included in the housing, and an insertion groove is provided on the surface of the housing where the connection port is provided, and an end of the third terminal insert is inserted into the insertion groove.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the third terminal insert, the third terminal insert is installed into the housing through the connection port and simultaneously inserted into the insertion slot. This arrangement eliminates the need for the third terminal insert to be installed through the installation port, i.e., the installation of the third terminal insert is not restricted by the reinforcement strip.

[0022] Optionally, it further includes a first terminal insert, a second terminal insert, a first stopper for limiting the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert, a second stopper for limiting the second terminal insert and the third terminal insert, and a riveting piece provided on the outer wall of the housing. A connecting post is provided on the housing. The first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post all penetrate through the riveting piece. A riveting head is connected to one side of the first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post away from the inner cavity of the housing. The riveting head abuts against the surface of the riveting piece away from the inner cavity of the housing.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, after the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert, the first stopper, and the second stopper are all installed, the riveting piece is sleeved on the first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post, that is, the first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post penetrate through the riveting piece. Then, hot riveting is performed on the first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post, so that riveting heads are formed on the first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post. The first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the connecting post are fixed by the riveting heads and the riveting piece. The connection method is simple and can fix the first stopper, the second stopper, the third terminal insert, and the riveting piece at the same time.

[0024] In a second aspect, the present application provides an assembly process for a high-speed electrical connector adopting the following technical solution:

[0025] An assembly process for a high-speed electrical connector is applied to a high-speed electrical connector. The high-speed electrical connector further includes a fourth terminal insert. An insertion groove is formed on the surface of the housing provided with a connection port. An installation port is formed on the housing opposite to the insertion port. A connection groove communicating with the installation port is formed on the connection wall. The process includes the following steps:

[0026] Installation of the fourth terminal insert: The fourth terminal insert is inserted into the housing through the installation port, and the fourth terminal insert is inserted into the connection groove.

[0027] Installation of the third terminal insert: The third terminal insert is inserted into the housing through the connection port, and the third terminal insert is inserted into the insertion groove.

[0028] Installation of the first terminal insert: The first terminal insert is inserted into the housing through the connection port. The first terminal insert is first inserted into the loading groove, then moved into the sliding groove, and finally moves to its installation position in the sliding groove.

[0029] Installation of the second terminal insert: The second terminal insert is inserted into the housing through the connection port. The second terminal insert is first inserted into the loading groove, then moved into the sliding groove, and finally moves to its installation position in the sliding groove.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, even if a reinforcement strip is added to the housing, the installation of the fourth terminal insert is not affected and can be installed using existing methods. The first, second, and third terminal inserts are all installed through the connection port, avoiding the reinforcement strip, and can still be installed normally. In this arrangement, while the reinforcement strip is integrally formed on the housing to increase the housing strength, the first, second, third, and fourth terminal inserts can be installed smoothly by changing the housing structure and installation method. This means that the housing's yield rate is improved while ensuring normal connector production.

[0031] Optionally, a stopper groove communicating with the sliding groove is provided on the surface of the housing provided with the connection port, and a stopper hole is provided on the housing, further comprising the following steps:

[0032] Installation of the second stopper: The second stopper is installed into the housing through the stopper hole, and the surface of the limiting boss facing the plug interface contacts the second terminal insert. The third terminal insert is provided with a fixing slot, and the direction in which the fixing insert is inserted into the fixing slot is staggered with the extension direction of the plug interface.

[0033] Installation of the first stopper: Install the first stopper into the housing through the connection port, install the first stopper into the stopper groove, and the first stopper is located between the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert, and the second terminal insert is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the first stopper not only simultaneously limits and reinforces the first and second terminal inserts, but also facilitates installation. The second stopper is also easy to install and simultaneously limits and reinforces the second and third terminal inserts. The first and second stops not only enhance the structural strength of the connector of this application but also improve the insertion stability of the first, second, and third terminal inserts when mating with other connectors.

[0035] Optionally, the housing is provided with a connecting column and a riveting sheet, and the riveting sheet is provided with through holes corresponding to the connecting column, the first stopper, the second stopper and the third terminal insert, and further comprising the following steps:

[0036] Hot riveting process: The rivet sheet is installed on the shell, and the connecting column, the first stop block, the second stop block and the third terminal insert are respectively inserted into different through holes, and the ends of the connecting column, the first stop block, the second stop block and the third terminal insert passing through the through holes are hot riveted to form rivet heads on the ends of the connecting column, the first stop block, the second stop block and the third terminal insert.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, compared with other methods, hot riveting can fix the first stop block, the second stop block, and the third terminal insert at the same time, and cooperate with the connecting column to also fix the riveting sheet on the housing. The process is simple, fast, and has high strength, meeting the strength requirements of the connector in this application.

[0038] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0039] Reinforcing strips for supporting two connecting walls are formed on the housing, which can significantly improve the structural strength of the housing, minimize the damage of the connecting walls due to external impacts or the formation of defective products, and effectively improve the yield rate of the housing;

[0040] Adapting the connector structure and assembly process in cooperation with the reinforcing strips, with the addition of the reinforcing strips, the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert, and the fourth terminal insert can all be successfully installed and ensure the structural strength of the connector in this application;

[0041] In the form of hot riveting, multiple components such as the third terminal insert, the first stop block, and the second stop block can be fixed simultaneously, significantly simplifying the processing steps while effectively ensuring the structural strength;

[0042] The connector in this application can effectively improve the thermal deformation and high-frequency performance. Through the reinforcing strips, the different CTE parameters of different materials and the thermal deformation during surface mounting in the IR furnace can be effectively resisted. At the same time, the holding strength between the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert, and the fourth terminal insert is improved, and the distance accuracy of the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert, and the fourth terminal insert after installation is improved, thereby improving the high-frequency performance. Description of the Drawings

[0043] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the background art.

[0044] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of removing the housing in the background art.

[0045] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of this application.

[0046] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of removing the housing in an embodiment of this application.

[0047] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram highlighting the housing in an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of this application.

[0049] Figure 7It is an explosion diagram highlighting the riveting sheet in the embodiment of the present application.

[0050] Figure 8 It is a process flow chart of the embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0052] 1. Housing; 11. Insertion port; 12. Installation port; 13. Connection port; 14. Connection wall; 141. Guide groove; 142. Connection groove; 143. Side card slot; 144. Insertion slot; 145. Loading slot; 146. Sliding slot; 1461. First sliding groove; 1462. Second sliding groove; 147. Stopper hole; 148. Stopper slot; 149. Riveting groove; 15. Reinforcing strip; 16. Bottom card slot; 17. Connection column; 171. Riveting head; 18. Installation column; 2. First terminal insert; 21. Guide block; 3. Second terminal insert; 4. Third terminal insert; 41. Matching groove; 42. Reinforcing column; 43. Fixed slot; 5. Fourth terminal insert; 51. Bottom card block; 52. Side card block; 53. Matching protrusion; 54. Reinforcing groove; 6. First stopper; 61. Limiting slot; 7. Second stopper; 71. Limiting boss; 72. Fixed insertion block; 8. Riveting sheet; 81. Through hole; 9. Welding fixing sheet. Detailed implementation manners

[0053] The following further describes the present application in detail with reference to the Figure 3-8 accompanying drawings.

[0054] The embodiment of the present application discloses a high-speed electrical connector. Referring to Figure 3 , the high-speed electrical connector includes a housing 1, on which a connection port 13, an insertion port 11 and an installation port 12 are integrally formed, and the connection port 13, the insertion port 11 and the installation port 12 are all communicated with the inner cavity of the housing 1. The connection port 13 is formed on the surface of the housing 1 for connecting and abutting against the circuit board, the insertion port 11 and the installation port 12 are respectively formed on two opposite surfaces of the housing 1, and the extending directions of the insertion port 11 and the installation port 12 are the same and are oppositely arranged. The insertion port 11 is used for inserting other connectors, and the installation port 12 is used for loading the internal structure of the housing 1 into the housing 1.

[0055] Referring to Figure 3 , the two opposite shell walls of the housing 1 for enclosing the connection port 13 are connection walls 14, a reinforcing strip 15 is arranged between the two connection walls 14, and the two ends of the reinforcing strip 15 are respectively connected to different connection walls 14, and the reinforcing strip 15 is integrally formed with the housing 1.

[0056] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 5, a first terminal insert 2, a second terminal insert 3, a third terminal insert 4, and a fourth terminal insert 5 are installed inside the housing 1. Guide blocks 21 are integrally formed on the first terminal insert 2, the second terminal insert 3, and the fourth terminal insert 5. A plurality of guide grooves 141 are formed on the opposite surfaces of the two connecting walls 14, and each guide groove 141 corresponds to a different guide block 21, that is, each guide groove 141 is respectively used for inserting and sliding different guide blocks 21.

[0057] Refer to Figure 4-6 , a bottom locking block 51 and two side locking blocks 52 are integrally formed on the fourth terminal insert 5, and the two side locking blocks 52 are respectively located on both sides of the fourth terminal insert 5. Connecting grooves 142 are formed on the opposite surfaces of the two connecting walls 14, and side locking grooves 143 are formed on the groove walls of the connecting grooves 142. The two connecting grooves 142 are respectively used for inserting and sliding different side locking blocks 52, and the two side locking grooves 143 are respectively used for engaging and cooperating with different side locking blocks 52. A bottom locking groove 16 is formed on the inner wall of the housing 1, and the bottom locking groove 16 is used for engaging and cooperating with the bottom locking block 51. When the bottom locking groove 16 engages and cooperates with the bottom locking block 51, the side locking groove 143 engages and cooperates with the corresponding side locking block 52, and at this time, the fourth terminal insert 5 is completely installed in place.

[0058] Refer to Figure 4-6 , when installing the fourth terminal insert 5, first insert the fourth terminal insert 5 into the housing 1 through the installation port 12, insert the guide block 21 on the fourth terminal insert 5 into the corresponding guide groove 141, and then slide the fourth terminal insert 5 until the side locking block 52 engages and cooperates with the side locking groove 143 and the bottom locking block 51 engages and cooperates with the bottom locking groove 16.

[0059] Refer to Figure 4-6 , two insertion slots 144 are formed on the surface of the housing 1 provided with the connection port 13, and the two insertion slots 144 are respectively located on different connecting walls 14. Both ends of the third terminal insert 4 are in a block shape and are respectively inserted into different insertion slots 144. A mating groove 41 is formed on the side of the third terminal insert 4 facing the fourth terminal insert 5, and a reinforcing post 42 is integrally formed on the groove wall of the mating groove 41. A mating protrusion 53 is formed on the fourth terminal insert 5, the mating groove 41 is used for inserting the mating protrusion 53, and a reinforcing groove 54 for inserting the reinforcing post 42 is formed on the mating protrusion 53. When the third terminal insert 4 is inserted into the insertion slot 144, the mating protrusion 53 is inserted into the mating groove 41 and the reinforcing post 42 is inserted into the reinforcing groove 54.

[0060] Refer to Figure 4-6 , when installing the third terminal insert 4, align the block-shaped structures at both ends of the third terminal insert 4 with the corresponding insertion slots 144 and insert them, and at the same time align the mating protrusion 53 with the mating groove 41 and insert it and align the reinforcing post 42 with the reinforcing groove 54 and insert it.

[0061] Refer toFigure 4 , Figure 5 , on the surface of the housing 1 provided with the connection port 13, two insertion grooves 145 are formed. The two insertion grooves 145 are respectively located on different connection walls 14. The insertion grooves 145 are used for the ends of the first terminal insert 2 and the second terminal insert 3 to be inserted and slide. On the opposite surfaces of the two connection walls 14, sliding grooves 146 are formed. The sliding grooves 146 are divided into a first sliding groove 1461 and a second sliding groove 1462 communicating with the first sliding groove 1461 along their own extending directions. The first sliding groove 1461 and the second sliding groove 1462 are arranged along the arrangement direction from the insertion port 11 to the installation port 12. The groove width of the second sliding groove 1462 is greater than that of the first sliding groove 1461. The second sliding groove 1462 communicates with the insertion groove 145 and is used for the ends of the first terminal insert 2 and the second terminal insert 3 to be inserted and slide. The first sliding groove 1461 is used for the end of the first terminal insert 2 to be inserted and slide. When the first terminal insert 2 slides to the end of the first sliding groove 1461 far from the second sliding groove 1462, it is the installation completion position of the first terminal insert 2. When the second terminal insert 3 slides to the end of the second sliding groove 1462 close to the first sliding groove 1461, it is the installation completion position of the second terminal insert 3.

[0062] Refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , when installing the first terminal insert 2 and the second terminal insert 3, first insert the two ends of the first terminal insert 2 into different second sliding grooves 1462 through different insertion grooves 145 respectively, and then slide the first terminal insert 2 until the end of the first terminal insert 2 slides to the end of the first sliding groove 1461 far from the second sliding groove 1462. The guiding block 21 on the first terminal insert 2 is inserted into the corresponding guiding groove 141 for sliding guidance. Then insert the two ends of the second terminal insert 3 into different second sliding grooves 1462 through different insertion grooves 145 respectively, and finally slide the second terminal insert 3 until the end of the second terminal insert 3 slides to the end of the second sliding groove 1462 close to the first sliding groove 1461. The guiding block 21 on the second terminal insert 3 is inserted into the corresponding guiding groove 141 for sliding guidance.

[0063] In other embodiments, when the length of the housing 1 is relatively long, there is space for the second sliding groove 1462 to continue extending away from the first sliding groove 1461, so that the second sliding groove 1462 extends to a side where the end of the second terminal insert 3 can move away from the first sliding groove 1461 and away from the insertion groove 145. In this case, the second terminal insert 3 can be installed first, and the second terminal insert 3 is moved away from the first sliding groove 1461 to make way, so that the end of the first terminal insert 2 can be inserted into the second sliding groove 1462 through the insertion groove 145. Then install the first terminal insert 2 first, and then install the second terminal insert 3. With such a setting, the second terminal insert 3 and the first terminal insert 2 can be inserted into the second sliding groove 1462 first, and then pushed together to complete the installation together.

[0064] Reference Figure 4 、 Figure 6 The housing 1 is further provided with a first stopper 6 and a second stopper 7. The first stopper 6 is used to secure the first terminal insert 2 and the second terminal insert 3, and the second stopper 7 is used to secure the second terminal insert 3 and the third terminal insert 4. The first stopper 6 is made of an absorbing material or a conductive material, and the second stopper 7 is also made of an absorbing material or a conductive material.

[0065] Reference Figure 4-6 Both connecting walls 14 are provided with mutually aligned block holes 147. The second block 7 is integrally formed with a limiting boss 71 and a fixed insert 72. The block hole 147 is used to accommodate the second block 7, the limiting boss 71, and the fixed insert 72. The second block 7 abuts against the side of the second terminal connector backrest facing the connection port 13. The limiting boss 71 abuts against the second terminal insert 3 on the surface facing the plug port 11, so that when other connectors are inserted into the plug port 11 and abut against the second terminal insert 3, the second terminal insert 3 is not easily deformed. The third terminal insert 4 is provided with a fixed slot 43. The extension direction of the fixed slot 43 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the plug port 11, that is, the extension direction of the fixed slot 43 is perpendicular to the direction in which other connectors are inserted into the plug port 11. The fixed insert 72 is inserted into the fixed slot 43, and the direction in which the fixed insert 72 is inserted into the fixed slot 43 is staggered with the extension direction of the plug port 11.

[0066] Reference Figure 5 、 Figure 6 The housing 1 is provided with two block grooves 148 on the surface of the connection port 13. The two block grooves 148 are respectively located on different connection walls 14, and both block grooves 148 are connected to the adjacent first slide grooves 1461. The two ends of the first block 6 are respectively inserted into different block grooves 148. The first block 6 is located on the side of the first terminal insert 2 away from the plug interface 11, and the first block 6 contacts the first terminal insert 2 to limit and fix the first terminal insert 2. A limiting groove 61 is provided on the first block 6, and the extension direction of the limiting groove 61 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the plug interface 11. The second terminal insert 3 is inserted into the limiting groove 61, and the direction in which the second terminal insert 3 is inserted into the limiting groove 61 is staggered with the extension direction of the plug interface 11.

[0067] Reference Figure 5 、 Figure 6 When installing the first stopper 6 and the second stopper 7, first insert the second stopper 7 into the housing 1 through the stopper hole 147 so that the fixing insert 72 is inserted into the fixing slot 43. Then, insert the first stopper 6 into the housing 1 through the stopper groove 148, and insert the second terminal insert 3 into the limiting groove 61. In other embodiments, the first stopper 6 can also be installed first, and then the second stopper 7.

[0068] Reference Figure 7 Figure 7 , on the opposite surfaces of the two connecting walls 14, riveting grooves 149 are integrally formed. Riveting sheets 8 are placed in each of the riveting grooves 149. Connecting columns 17 are integrally formed on the groove walls of the riveting grooves 149. A plurality of through holes 81 are formed in the riveting sheets 8, and the end portions of the connecting columns 17, the first stopper 6, the second stopper 7, and the third terminal insert 4 are respectively adapted to pass through the respective through holes 81. On the side of the connecting column 17, the first stopper 6, the second stopper 7, and the third terminal insert 4 away from the inner cavity of the housing 1, a riveting head 171 is integrally formed, and the riveting head 171 abuts against the surface of the riveting sheet 8 away from the inner cavity of the housing 1.

[0069] Reference Figure 7 Figure 7 , when installing the riveting sheet 8, align the through holes 81 with the corresponding first stopper 6, second stopper 7, third terminal insert 4, and connecting column 17, and then insert the end portions of the first stopper 6, second stopper 7, third terminal insert 4, and connecting column 17 into the corresponding through holes 81, and the riveting sheet 8 is inserted into the riveting groove 149. Then, hot riveting is performed on the first stopper 6, the second stopper 7, the third terminal insert 4, and the connecting column 17 to form the riveting head 171, thereby fixing the riveting sheet 8 on the housing 1 and fixing the first stopper 6, the second stopper 7, and the third terminal insert 4 on the riveting sheet 8 and the housing 1.

[0070] Reference Figure 3 Figure 3 , on the surface of the housing 1 provided with the connection port 13, two mounting posts 18 are integrally formed. A welding fixing piece 9 is disposed on the mounting posts 18. The mounting posts 18 pass through the welding fixing piece 9, and both ends of the welding fixing piece 9 are in snap-fit engagement with the housing 1. The welding fixing piece 9 is used for welding with the PCB pad to make the connector of the present application more firmly welded.

[0071] The implementation principle of a high-speed electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present application is as follows: Even if a reinforcing bar 15 is integrally formed on the housing 1, by providing the insertion slot 144, the loading slot 145, and the sliding slot 146, the first terminal insert 2, the second terminal insert 3, and the third terminal insert 4 can still be smoothly installed. By adding the first stopper 6, the second stopper 7, and the riveting plate, and cooperating with the hot riveting process, the structural strength of the first terminal insert 2, the second terminal insert 3, and the third terminal insert 4 is effectively guaranteed.

[0072] The connector of the present application can effectively improve the thermal deformation and high-frequency performance. The reinforcing bar can effectively resist the thermal deformation during the surface mounting of the IR furnace due to different CTE parameters of different materials, and at the same time improve the holding strength between the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert, and the fourth terminal insert, and improve the distance accuracy of the first terminal insert, the second terminal insert, the third terminal insert, and the fourth terminal insert after installation, thereby improving the high-frequency performance.

[0073] The embodiments of the present application also disclose an assembly process for a high-speed electrical connector. Refer to Figure 7 , the assembly process of the high-speed electrical connector includes the following steps:

[0074] Installation of the fourth terminal insert: Insert the fourth terminal insert into the housing through the installation port. Align the two ends of the fourth terminal insert with different connection slots and insert them. Align the guiding blocks on the fourth terminal insert with the corresponding guiding slots and insert them until the side locking blocks on the fourth terminal insert are engaged with the corresponding side locking slots and the bottom locking blocks are engaged with the bottom locking slots.

[0075] Installation of the third terminal insert: Insert the third terminal insert into the housing through the connection port. Insert the two ends of the third terminal insert into the corresponding insertion slots, insert the mating protrusions into the mating grooves, and insert the reinforcement posts into the reinforcement slots.

[0076] Installation of the first terminal insert: Insert the first terminal insert into the housing through the connection port. First, insert the two ends of the first terminal insert into the corresponding insertion slots, then move them into the corresponding second sliding grooves. Slide the first terminal insert so that the end of the first terminal insert moves into the first sliding groove. Insert the guiding blocks on the first terminal insert into the corresponding guiding slots. Finally, the first terminal insert abuts against the groove wall of the first sliding groove far from the second sliding groove, that is, the first terminal insert moves to its installation completion position.

[0077] Installation of the second terminal insert: Insert the second terminal insert into the housing through the connection port. First, insert the two ends of the second terminal insert into the corresponding insertion slots, then move them into the corresponding second sliding grooves. Slide the second terminal insert so that the guiding blocks on the second terminal insert are inserted into the corresponding guiding slots. Finally, the second terminal insert abuts against the groove wall of the second sliding groove close to the first sliding groove, that is, the second terminal insert moves to its installation completion position.

[0078] Installation of the second stop block: Insert the second stop block into the housing through the stop block hole along the extension direction perpendicular to the insertion interface. The surface of the limit boss facing the insertion interface abuts against the second terminal insert, and the fixed insert block is inserted into the fixed insertion slot.

[0079] Installation of the first stop block: Insert the first stop block into the housing through the connection port. Insert the two ends of the first stop block into the corresponding stop block slots, and the first stop block is located between the first terminal insert and the second terminal insert. The second terminal insert is inserted into the limit slot.

[0080] Thermal riveting process: Insert the riveting sheet into the riveting groove. Insert the connecting column, the first stop block, the second stop block, and the third terminal insert into different through holes respectively. Perform thermal riveting on the ends of the connecting column, the first stop block, the second stop block, and the third terminal insert passing through the through holes to form riveting heads on the ends of the connecting column, the first stop block, the second stop block, and the third terminal insert.

[0081] Welding fixing piece installation: Slip the welding fixing piece onto the corresponding mounting post and make the welding fixing piece engage with the housing in a snap-fit manner.

[0082] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereby. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application shall be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A high-speed electrical connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), wherein the shell (1) is provided with a connection port (13) communicating with its inner cavity, wherein two opposite shell walls of the shell (1) used to enclose the connection port (13) are connecting walls (14), and a reinforcing strip (15) connected to both connecting walls (14) is provided between the two connecting walls (14), and the reinforcing strip (15) is integrally formed with the shell (1); It also includes a third terminal insert (4) disposed in the housing (1), an insertion slot (144) being provided on a surface of the housing (1) having the connection port (13), and an end portion of the third terminal insert (4) being inserted into the insertion slot (144); The invention also includes a first terminal insert (2), a second terminal insert (3), a first stopper (6) for limiting the first terminal insert (2) and the second terminal insert (3), a second stopper (7) for limiting the second terminal insert (3) and the third terminal insert (4), and a riveting plate (8) arranged on the outer wall of the shell (1); a connecting column (17) is arranged on the shell (1); the first stopper (6), the second stopper (7), the third terminal insert (4) and the connecting column (17) all pass through the riveting plate (8); the first stopper (6), the second stopper (7), the third terminal insert (4) and the connecting column (17) are connected to a riveting head (171) on the side away from the inner cavity of the shell (1); the riveting head (171) contacts the surface of the riveting plate (8) away from the inner cavity of the shell (1).

2. The high-speed electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a first terminal insert (2) and a second terminal insert (3) arranged in the shell (1); the shell (1) is provided with a loading groove (145) on the surface of the connection port (13); the connection wall (14) is provided with a sliding groove (146) connected to the loading groove (145); the loading groove (145) and the sliding groove (146) are both used for inserting and sliding the ends of the first terminal insert (2) and the second terminal insert (3); the first terminal insert (2) and the second terminal insert (3) can both slide in the sliding groove (146) to the position where they are installed.

3. The high-speed electrical connector according to claim 2, wherein: The invention also includes a first stopper (6) connected to the housing (1); the housing (1) is provided with an insertion port (11) for inserting other connectors; the first stopper (6) is located on a side of the first terminal insert (2) away from the insertion port (11), and the first stopper (6) contacts the first terminal insert (2); the first stopper (6) is provided with a limiting groove (61) for inserting the second terminal insert (3); the direction in which the second terminal insert (3) is inserted into the limiting groove (61) is staggered with the extension direction of the insertion port (11).

4. A high-speed electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: It further includes a third terminal insert (4) and a second stop block (7) connected to the housing (1). A limit boss (71) and a fixed insert block (72) are provided on the second stop block (7). The surface of the limit boss (71) facing the insertion port (11) abuts against the second terminal insert (3). A fixed slot (43) is formed on the third terminal insert (4), and the direction in which the fixed insert block (72) is inserted into the fixed slot (43) is offset from the extension direction of the insertion port (11).

5. The high-speed electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first stop block (6) is made of an absorbing material or a conductive material, and the second stop block (7) is made of an absorbing material or a conductive material.

6. An assembly process for a high-speed electrical connector, characterized in that: Applied to the high-speed electrical connector according to claim 4, the high-speed electrical connector further includes a fourth terminal insert (5). An insertion slot (144) is formed on the surface of the housing (1) provided with a connection port (13). An installation port (12) opposite to the insertion port (11) is formed on the housing (1). A connection slot (142) communicating with the installation port (12) is formed on the connection wall (14), including the following steps: Installation of the fourth terminal insert: The fourth terminal insert (5) is inserted into the housing (1) through the installation port (12), and the fourth terminal insert (5) is inserted into the connection slot (142). Installation of the third terminal insert: The third terminal insert (4) is inserted into the housing (1) through the connection port (13), and the third terminal insert (4) is inserted into the insertion slot (144). Installation of the first terminal insert: The first terminal insert (2) is inserted into the housing (1) through the connection port (13). The first terminal insert (2) is first inserted into the loading slot (145), then moved into the sliding slot (146), and finally moves to its installation completion position in the sliding slot (146). Installation of the second terminal insert: The second terminal insert (3) is inserted into the housing (1) through the connection port (13). The second terminal insert (3) is first inserted into the loading slot (145), then moved into the sliding slot (146), and finally moves to its installation completion position in the sliding slot (146).

7. The assembly process of a high-speed electrical connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A stop block slot (148) communicating with the sliding slot (146) is formed on the surface of the housing (1) provided with the connection port (13). A stop block hole (147) is formed on the housing (1), and the following steps are further included: Installation of the second stop block: The second stop block (7) is inserted into the housing (1) through the stop block hole (147). The surface of the limit boss (71) facing the insertion port (11) abuts against the second terminal insert (3). A fixed slot (43) is formed on the third terminal insert (4), and the direction in which the fixed insert block (72) is inserted into the fixed slot (43) is offset from the extension direction of the insertion port (11). Installation of the first stop block: The first stop block (6) is inserted into the housing (1) through the connection port (13). The first stop block (6) is inserted into the stop block slot (148), and the first stop block (6) is located between the first terminal insert (2) and the second terminal insert (3). The second terminal insert (3) is inserted into the limit slot (61).

8. The assembly process of a high-speed electrical connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A connecting post (17) and a riveting sheet (8) are provided on the housing (1). Through holes (81) are formed in the riveting sheet (8) corresponding to the connecting post (17), the first stopper (6), the second stopper (7), and the third terminal insert (4). The following steps are further included: Hot riveting process: Install the riveting sheet (8) on the housing (1). Insert the connecting post (17), the first stopper (6), the second stopper (7), and the third terminal insert (4) into different through holes (81) respectively, and perform hot riveting on the ends of the connecting post (17), the first stopper (6), the second stopper (7), and the third terminal insert (4) passing through the through holes (81) to form riveting heads (171) on the ends of the connecting post (17), the first stopper (6), the second stopper (7), and the third terminal insert (4).

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