Connector housing assembly, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector shell assembly, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector housing assembly comprises: a housing; a heat sink mounted on the top of the housing; and a liquid cooling block mounted on the top of the housing and the heat sink. The liquid cooling block, the housing, and the heat sink are assembled into a one-piece assembly, and the liquid cooling block is in thermal contact with the heat sink. According to the connector, the liquid cooling block, the shell and the radiator of the connector are assembled into the integrated assembly in advance, the step of independently installing and fixing the liquid cooling block is omitted, the installation step of the connector is simplified, a user only needs to fix the shell to the circuit board, the liquid cooling block does not need to be independently installed and fixed, and the connector is very convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the prior art, to dissipate heat from the connector, it is sometimes necessary not only to install a heat sink on the connector housing but also to install a liquid cooling block on the connector housing, with the block in thermal contact with both the heat sink and the housing. To install and secure the cooling block, several support columns are typically provided on the circuit board, upon which the cooling block is supported and secured with screws. In the prior art, the cooling block is separate from the housing, requiring the user to install and secure it separately. This complicates the connector installation process and makes it inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing; a heat sink mounted on top of the housing; and a liquid cooling block mounted on top of the housing and the heat sink. The liquid cooling block, the housing, and the heat sink are assembled into a single-piece assembly, and the liquid cooling block is in thermal contact with the heat sink.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mounting rib extending in the longitudinal direction of the shell is formed on the bottom of the liquid-cooling block, and a card slot is formed on the side of the mounting rib; the shell has two side walls opposite to each other in its transverse direction, and a spring sheet is formed on the side wall of the shell, and the spring sheet engages with the card slot to lock the liquid-cooling block to the shell.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the spring sheet extends outward and downward from the side wall of the shell to allow the liquid cooling block to be assembled downward onto the top of the shell along the height direction of the shell; the lower end surface of the spring sheet abuts against the inner side surface of the slot, so that the liquid cooling block mounted on the shell cannot move upward along the height direction of the shell.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a limiting shoulder is formed on the mounting rib, and the limiting shoulder abuts against the edge portion of the top surface of the shell when the liquid cooling block is mounted on the shell, so that the liquid cooling block mounted on the shell cannot move downward relative to the shell along the height direction.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a front limiting wall and a rear limiting wall perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shell are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block, the front limiting wall abuts against the front end surface of the radiator, and the rear limiting wall abuts against the rear end surface of the shell, so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the longitudinal direction.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of housings and a plurality of heat sinks respectively mounted on the plurality of housings, the plurality of housings being arranged in a row in a transverse direction of the housings; a plurality of mounting ribs are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block, the plurality of mounting ribs being arranged in a row in a transverse direction of the housing, and each housing is clamped between two corresponding mounting ribs so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the transverse direction.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the card grooves are respectively formed on the inner sides of the two outermost mounting ribs in the row of mounting ribs, for respectively engaging with the spring pieces on the outer side walls of the two outermost shells in the row of shells; and the card grooves are respectively formed on both sides of any mounting rib in the row of mounting ribs except the two outermost mounting ribs, for respectively engaging with the spring pieces on the side walls of the two adjacent shells.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the spring sheet extends obliquely outward and forward from the side wall of the shell to allow the liquid cooling block to be assembled to the shell from back to front along the longitudinal direction of the shell; the front end face of the spring sheet abuts against the inner side face of the slot, so that the liquid cooling block mounted on the shell cannot move backward along the longitudinal direction of the shell.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a rear limiting wall perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shell is formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block, and the rear limiting wall abuts against the rear end surface of the shell, so that the liquid cooling block mounted on the shell cannot move forward along the longitudinal direction of the shell.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide rib extending in the longitudinal direction of the shell is formed on the outer side of the side wall of the shell, and a guide groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the shell is also formed on the side of the mounting rib, and the guide rib cooperates with the guide groove to guide the liquid cooling block to be installed on the shell along the longitudinal direction.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the guide groove has an upper inner side surface and a lower inner side surface perpendicular to the height direction of the shell, the guide rib abuts against the lower inner side surface of the guide groove, and the edge portion of the top surface of the shell abuts against the upper inner side surface of the guide groove, so that the liquid cooling block mounted on the shell cannot move in the height direction of the shell.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of housings and a plurality of heat sinks respectively mounted on the plurality of housings, the plurality of housings being arranged in a row in a transverse direction of the housings; a plurality of mounting ribs are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block, the plurality of mounting ribs being arranged in a row in a transverse direction of the housing, and each housing is clamped between two corresponding mounting ribs so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the transverse direction.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the card grooves are respectively formed on the inner sides of the two outermost mounting ribs in the row of mounting ribs, for respectively engaging with the spring pieces on the outer side walls of the two outermost shells in the row of shells; and the card grooves are respectively formed on both sides of any mounting rib in the row of mounting ribs except the two outermost mounting ribs, for respectively engaging with the spring pieces on the side walls of the two adjacent shells.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mounting block extending in the longitudinal direction of the shell is formed on the bottom of the liquid-cooling block, and a mounting groove is formed on the mounting block; the connector shell assembly further includes: a moving block, which is movably mounted in the mounting groove and can move in the transverse direction of the shell between a locked position engaged with the shell and an unlocked position separated from the shell; and an elastic member, which is arranged in the mounting groove and pushes the moving block to push the moving block to the locking position. When the liquid-cooling block is mounted on the shell, the moving block is pushed by the elastic member to the locking position engaged with the shell to lock the liquid-cooling block to the shell.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly further includes: a mounting plate mounted on a bottom opening of the mounting slot for confining the movable block in the mounting slot; and a screw passing through the mounting plate and threadedly connected to the mounting block for fixing the mounting plate to the mounting block.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shell has two side walls opposite to each other in its transverse direction, ribs extending longitudinally of the shell are formed on the side walls of the shell, and hooks are formed on the side faces of the movable block; when the liquid cooling block is mounted on the shell, the hooks engage with the ribs, so that the liquid cooling block cannot move upward relative to the shell in the height direction of the shell.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a limiting step is formed on the mounting block, and the limiting step abuts against the edge portion of the top surface of the shell when the liquid-cooling block is mounted on the shell, so that the liquid-cooling block mounted on the shell cannot move downward relative to the shell along the height direction.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of housings and a plurality of heat sinks respectively mounted on the plurality of housings, the plurality of housings being arranged in a row in a transverse direction of the housings; a plurality of mounting blocks are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block, the plurality of mounting blocks being arranged in a row in a transverse direction of the housing, and each housing is clamped between two corresponding mounting blocks so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the transverse direction.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a movable block is respectively installed in the mounting groove of the two outermost mounting blocks in the row of mounting blocks, for respectively engaging with the convex ribs on the outer side walls of the two outermost shells in the row of shells; and a pair of movable blocks is respectively installed in the mounting groove of any mounting block other than the two outermost mounting blocks in the row of mounting blocks, for respectively engaging with the convex ribs on the side walls of two adjacent shells.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member in the mounting groove of the outermost mounting block in the row of mounting blocks is squeezed between the one moving block and the inner side surface of the mounting groove; the elastic member in the mounting groove of any mounting block in the row of mounting blocks except the two outermost mounting blocks is squeezed between the pair of moving blocks.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member is a wave-shaped spring leaf or a coil spring.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a front limiting wall and a rear limiting wall perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shell are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block, the front limiting wall abuts against the front end surface of the radiator, and the rear limiting wall abuts against the rear end surface of the shell, so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the longitudinal direction.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the liquid cooling block is welded or bonded to the top surface of the housing via thermally conductive adhesive.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a front limiting wall and a rear limiting wall perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shell are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block, the front limiting wall abuts against the front end surface of the radiator, and the rear limiting wall abuts against the rear end surface of the shell, so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the longitudinal direction.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a left limiting wall and a right limiting wall are respectively formed on both lateral sides of the bottom of the liquid cooling block, and the left limiting wall and the right limiting wall respectively abut against the two lateral sides of the shell, so that the liquid cooling block cannot move in the lateral direction.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly includes a single housing and a plurality of heat sinks, a plurality of insertion cavities are formed in the single housing, the plurality of insertion cavities are arranged in a row in the transverse direction of the housing, and the plurality of heat sinks are respectively mounted on the top walls of the plurality of insertion cavities.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a liquid cooling channel allowing coolant to flow therethrough is formed in the liquid cooling block, and the liquid cooling channel has a liquid inlet for connecting to a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet for connecting to a liquid outlet pipe.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly further includes: a liquid inlet pipe connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling block; and a liquid outlet pipe connected to the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling block.

[0032] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; and a terminal module mounted in the housing, the terminal module comprising an insulator and terminals disposed within the insulator, one end of the terminal being configured to mate with a mating terminal of a mating connector inserted into the housing, and the other end being configured to electrically connect to a circuit board.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector; and a circuit board, the connector being mounted on the circuit board, the bottom of the connector housing being fixed to the circuit board, and the connector terminals being electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, plug pins are formed on the bottom of the housing of the connector, and a plug hole is formed on the circuit board. The plug pins are press-fitted into the plug hole to fix the connector to the circuit board.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes: a mating connector, mated with the connector, the mating connector including mating terminals, the mating terminals inserted into the housing of the connector and mated with the terminals.

[0036] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the liquid cooling block, housing and heat sink of the connector are pre-assembled into an integrated component, eliminating the steps of separately installing and fixing the liquid cooling block, simplifying the installation steps of the connector. The user only needs to fix the housing to the circuit board without separately installing and fixing the liquid cooling block, which is very convenient to use.

[0037] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block of a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom;

[0041] Figure 4 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block is separated from the housing;

[0042] Figure 5 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block is mounted to the housing;

[0043] Figure 6 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block is separated from the housing;

[0044] Figure 7 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block is mounted to the housing;

[0045] Figure 8 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 9An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 10 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom;

[0048] Figure 11 A schematic assembly diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom;

[0049] Figure 12 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 13 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block is separated from the housing;

[0051] Figure 14 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block is assembled to the housing;

[0052] Figure 15 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block is separated from the housing;

[0053] Figure 16 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block is assembled to the housing;

[0054] Figure 17 A perspective schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block of a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom;

[0055] Figure 18 An exploded schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block of a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom;

[0056] Figure 19 A perspective schematic diagram showing a pair of moving blocks and an elastic member of a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 20 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 21 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 22A perspective schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block of a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom;

[0060] Figure 23 A transverse sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 24 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0063] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0064] According to one general technical concept of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing; a heat sink mounted on top of the housing; and a liquid cooling block mounted on top of the housing and the heat sink. The liquid cooling block, the housing, and the heat sink are assembled into an integrated assembly, and the liquid cooling block is in thermal contact with the heat sink.

[0065] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; and a terminal module mounted in the housing, the terminal module having an insulator and terminals disposed within the insulator, one end of the terminal being configured to mate with a mating terminal of a mating connector inserted into the housing, and the other end being configured to electrically connect to a circuit board.

[0066] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a circuit board, the connector being mounted on the circuit board, the bottom of the connector housing being fixed to the circuit board, and the connector terminals being electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0067] First embodiment

[0068] Figures 1 to 7 The first embodiment according to the present invention is shown. Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block 3 of a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom; Figure 4 A transverse cross-sectional view of a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the liquid cooling block 3 is separated from the housing 1; Figure 5 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block 3 is mounted on a housing 1; Figure 6 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block 3 is separated from the housing 1; Figure 7 A longitudinal sectional view of a connector housing assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown, in which a liquid cooling block 3 is mounted to the housing 1 .

[0069] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing 1, a heat sink 2, and a liquid cooling block 3. The heat sink 2 is mounted on top of the housing 1. The liquid cooling block 3 is mounted on top of the housing 1 and heat sink 2. The liquid cooling block 3, the housing 1, and the heat sink 2 are assembled into an integrated assembly, and the liquid cooling block 3 is in thermal contact with the heat sink 2.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting rib 31 extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1 is formed on the bottom of the liquid-cooling block 3, and a locking groove 31a is formed on the side of the mounting rib 31. The housing 1 has two side walls opposing each other in the transverse direction X thereof, and elastic tabs 11a are formed on the side walls of the housing 1. The elastic tabs 11a engage with the locking grooves 31a to lock the liquid-cooling block 3 to the housing 1.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic piece 11a extends outward and downward from the side wall of the housing 1 to allow the liquid-cooling block 3 to be assembled downward onto the top of the housing 1 along the height direction Z of the housing 1. The lower end surface of the elastic piece 11a abuts against the inner side surface of the retaining groove 31a, so that the liquid-cooling block 3 installed on the housing 1 cannot move upward along the height direction Z of the housing 1.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a limiting shoulder 31c is formed on the mounting rib 31, and the limiting shoulder 31c abuts against the edge of the top surface of the shell 1 when the liquid-cooling block 3 is mounted on the shell 1, so that the liquid-cooling block 3 mounted on the shell 1 cannot move downward in the height direction Z relative to the shell 1.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a front limiting wall 32a and a rear limiting wall 32b perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, the front limiting wall 32a abuts against the front end surface 2a of the radiator 2, and the rear limiting wall 32b abuts against the rear end surface 12b of the shell 1, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of housings 1 and a plurality of heat sinks 2 respectively mounted on the plurality of housings 1, wherein the plurality of housings 1 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housings 1. A plurality of mounting ribs 31 are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, wherein the plurality of mounting ribs 31 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, and each housing 1 is clamped between two corresponding mounting ribs 31, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the transverse direction X.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner sides of the two outermost mounting ribs 31 in a row of mounting ribs 31 are respectively formed with latching grooves 31 a for respectively engaging with the spring tabs 11 a on the outer side walls of the two outermost housings 1 in a row of housings 1. The two sides of each mounting rib 31 in a row of mounting ribs 31, except for the two outermost mounting ribs 31, are respectively formed with latching grooves 31 a for respectively engaging with the spring tabs 11 a on the side walls of two adjacent housings 1.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a liquid cooling channel (not shown) allowing the coolant to flow through is formed in the liquid cooling block 3, and the liquid cooling channel has a liquid inlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid inlet pipe (not shown) and a liquid outlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid outlet pipe (not shown).

[0077] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the connector housing assembly further includes: a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling block 3. The liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling block 3.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing assembly and a terminal module (not shown). The terminal module is installed in the housing 1. The terminal module has an insulator (not shown) and a terminal (not shown) disposed in the insulator. One end of the terminal is used to mate with a mating terminal (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown) inserted into the housing 1, and the other end is used to electrically connect to the circuit board 4.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector and a circuit board 4. The connector is mounted on the circuit board 4. The bottom of the connector housing 1 is fixed to the circuit board 4, and the connector terminals are electrically connected to the circuit board 4.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plug pin 1a is formed at the bottom of the connector housing 1, and a plug hole 4a is formed on the circuit board 4. The plug pin 1a is press-fitted into the plug hole 4a to fix the connector to the circuit board 4.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly further includes a mating connector (not shown) that mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating terminal (not shown) that is inserted into the connector housing 1 and mates with the terminal.

[0082] Second embodiment

[0083] Figures 8 to 11 A second embodiment according to the present invention is shown. Figure 8 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom; Figure 11 An assembled schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom is shown.

[0084] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing 1, a heat sink 2, and a liquid cooling block 3. The heat sink 2 is mounted on top of the housing 1. The liquid cooling block 3 is mounted on top of the housing 1 and heat sink 2. The liquid cooling block 3, the housing 1, and the heat sink 2 are assembled into an integrated assembly, and the liquid cooling block 3 is in thermal contact with the heat sink 2.

[0085] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting rib 31 extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1 is formed on the bottom of the liquid-cooling block 3, and a locking groove 31a is formed on the side of the mounting rib 31. The housing 1 has two side walls opposing each other in the transverse direction X thereof, and elastic tabs 11a are formed on the side walls of the housing 1. The elastic tabs 11a engage with the locking grooves 31a to lock the liquid-cooling block 3 to the housing 1.

[0086] like Figures 8 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the spring piece 11a extends outward and forward at an angle from the side wall of the housing 1 to allow the liquid-cooling block 3 to be assembled onto the housing 1 from rear to front along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1. The front end surface 2a of the spring piece 11a abuts against the inner side surface of the retaining groove 31a, so that the liquid-cooling block 3 mounted on the housing 1 cannot move rearward along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1.

[0087] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a rear limiting wall 32b perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 is formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, and the rear limiting wall 32b abuts against the rear end surface 12b of the shell 1, so that the liquid cooling block 3 installed on the shell 1 cannot move forward along the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1.

[0088] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a guide rib 11b extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 is formed on the outer side of the side wall of the shell 1, and a guide groove 31b extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 is also formed on the side of the mounting rib 31. The guide rib 11b cooperates with the guide groove 31b to guide the liquid cooling block 3 to be installed on the shell 1 along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0089] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 31b has an upper inner side surface and a lower inner side surface perpendicular to the height direction Z of the shell 1, the guide rib 11b abuts against the lower inner side surface of the guide groove 31b, and the edge of the top surface of the shell 1 abuts against the upper inner side surface of the guide groove 31b, so that the liquid cooling block 3 mounted on the shell 1 cannot move in the height direction Z of the shell 1.

[0090] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of housings 1 and a plurality of heat sinks 2 respectively mounted on the plurality of housings 1, wherein the plurality of housings 1 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housings 1. A plurality of mounting ribs 31 are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, wherein the plurality of mounting ribs 31 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, and each housing 1 is clamped between two corresponding mounting ribs 31, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the transverse direction X.

[0091] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner sides of the two outermost mounting ribs 31 in a row of mounting ribs 31 are respectively formed with latching grooves 31 a for respectively engaging with the spring tabs 11 a on the outer side walls of the two outermost housings 1 in a row of housings 1. The two sides of each mounting rib 31 in a row of mounting ribs 31, except for the two outermost mounting ribs 31, are respectively formed with latching grooves 31 a for respectively engaging with the spring tabs 11 a on the side walls of two adjacent housings 1.

[0092] like Figures 8 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a liquid cooling channel (not shown) allowing the coolant to flow through is formed in the liquid cooling block 3, and the liquid cooling channel has a liquid inlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid inlet pipe (not shown) and a liquid outlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid outlet pipe (not shown).

[0093] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the connector housing assembly further includes: a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling block 3. The liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling block 3.

[0094] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing assembly and a terminal module (not shown). The terminal module is installed in the housing 1. The terminal module has an insulator (not shown) and a terminal (not shown) disposed in the insulator. One end of the terminal is used to mate with a mating terminal (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown) inserted into the housing 1, and the other end is used to electrically connect to the circuit board 4.

[0095] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a circuit board 4 (see Figure 1-2 ). The connector is mounted on the circuit board 4. The bottom of the connector housing 1 is fixed to the circuit board 4, and the terminals of the connector are electrically connected to the circuit board 4.

[0096] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, a plug pin 1a is formed at the bottom of the housing 1 of the connector, and a plug hole 4a is formed on the circuit board 4 (see Figure 1-2 ), the plug pin 1a is press-fitted into the plug hole 4a to fix the connector to the circuit board 4.

[0097] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly further includes a mating connector (not shown) that mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating terminal (not shown) that is inserted into the connector housing 1 and mates with the terminal.

[0098] Third embodiment

[0099] Figures 12 to 19 A third embodiment according to the present invention is shown. Figure 12 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block 3 is separated from the housing 1; Figure 14A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block 3 is assembled to the housing 1; Figure 15 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid cooling block 3 is separated from the housing 1; Figure 16 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein a liquid cooling block 3 is assembled to the housing 1; Figure 17 A perspective schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block 3 of a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the bottom; Figure 18 An exploded schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block 3 of a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom; Figure 19 A perspective schematic diagram showing a pair of moving blocks 34 and an elastic member 35 of a connector housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing 1, a heat sink 2, and a liquid cooling block 3. The heat sink 2 is mounted on top of the housing 1. The liquid cooling block 3 is mounted on top of the housing 1 and heat sink 2. The liquid cooling block 3, the housing 1, and the heat sink 2 are assembled into an integrated assembly, and the liquid cooling block 3 is in thermal contact with the heat sink 2.

[0101] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting block 33 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 is formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, and a mounting groove 330 is formed on the mounting block 33. The connector shell assembly also includes: a moving block 34 and an elastic member 35. The moving block 34 is movably mounted in the mounting groove 330 and can move along the transverse direction X of the shell 1 between a locked position engaged with the shell 1 and an unlocked position separated from the shell 1. The elastic member 35 is arranged in the mounting groove 330 and pushes the moving block 34 to push the moving block 34 to the locked position. When the liquid cooling block 3 is mounted on the shell 1, the moving block 34 is pushed by the elastic member 35 to the locked position engaged with the shell 1 to lock the liquid cooling block 3 to the shell 1.

[0102] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly further includes a mounting plate 36 and screws 37. The mounting plate 36 is mounted on the bottom opening of the mounting slot 330 to restrict the moving block 34 in the mounting slot 330. The screws 37 pass through the mounting plate 36 and are threadedly connected to the mounting block 33 to secure the mounting plate 36 to the mounting block 33.

[0103] like Figures 12 to 19As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 has two side walls that oppose each other in its transverse direction X. A rib 14 is formed on the side wall of the housing 1 and extends in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1. A hook 34a is formed on the side of the movable block 34. When the liquid-cooling block 3 is mounted on the housing 1, the hook 34a engages with the rib 14, preventing the liquid-cooling block 3 from moving upward relative to the housing 1 in the height direction Z of the housing 1.

[0104] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a limiting step 33a is formed on the mounting block 33, and the limiting step 33a abuts against the edge of the top surface of the shell 1 when the liquid-cooling block 3 is mounted on the shell 1, so that the liquid-cooling block 3 mounted on the shell 1 cannot move downward in the height direction Z relative to the shell 1.

[0105] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of housings 1 and a plurality of heat sinks 2 respectively mounted on the plurality of housings 1, wherein the plurality of housings 1 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housings 1. A plurality of mounting blocks 33 are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, wherein the plurality of mounting blocks 33 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, and each housing 1 is clamped between two corresponding mounting blocks 33, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the transverse direction X.

[0106] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a movable block 34 is respectively mounted in the mounting groove 330 of the two outermost mounting blocks 33 in a row of mounting blocks 33, for engaging with the ribs 14 on the outer side walls of the two outermost housings 1 in a row of housings 1. A pair of movable blocks 34 is respectively mounted in the mounting groove 330 of any mounting block 33 in a row of mounting blocks 33, except the two outermost mounting blocks 33, for engaging with the ribs 14 on the side walls of two adjacent housings 1.

[0107] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic member 35 in the mounting groove 330 of the outermost mounting block 33 in a row of mounting blocks 33 is squeezed between a movable block 34 and the inner side surface of the mounting groove 330. The elastic member 35 in the mounting groove 330 of any mounting block 33 in a row of mounting blocks 33, except for the two outermost mounting blocks 33, is squeezed between a pair of movable blocks 34.

[0108] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic member 35 is a wave-shaped spring sheet. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, for example, the elastic member 35 may also be a coil spring or other suitable spring.

[0109] like Figures 12 to 19As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a front limiting wall 32a and a rear limiting wall 32b perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, the front limiting wall 32a abuts against the front end surface 2a of the radiator 2, and the rear limiting wall 32b abuts against the rear end surface 12b of the shell 1, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0110] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a liquid cooling channel (not shown) allowing the coolant to flow through is formed in the liquid cooling block 3, and the liquid cooling channel has a liquid inlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid inlet pipe (not shown) and a liquid outlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid outlet pipe (not shown).

[0111] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the connector housing assembly further includes: a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling block 3. The liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling block 3.

[0112] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing assembly and a terminal module (not shown). The terminal module is installed in the housing 1. The terminal module has an insulator (not shown) and a terminal (not shown) disposed in the insulator. One end of the terminal is used to mate with a mating terminal (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown) inserted into the housing 1, and the other end is used to electrically connect to the circuit board 4.

[0113] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector and a circuit board 4. The connector is mounted on the circuit board 4. The bottom of the connector housing 1 is fixed to the circuit board 4, and the connector terminals are electrically connected to the circuit board 4.

[0114] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plug pin 1a is formed at the bottom of the connector housing 1, and a plug hole 4a is formed on the circuit board 4. The plug pin 1a is press-fitted into the plug hole 4a to fix the connector to the circuit board 4.

[0115] like Figures 12 to 19 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly further includes a mating connector (not shown) that mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating terminal (not shown) that is inserted into the connector housing 1 and mates with the terminal.

[0116] Fourth embodiment

[0117] Figures 20 to 24A fourth embodiment according to the present invention is shown. Figure 20 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 21 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 22 A perspective schematic diagram showing a liquid cooling block 3 of a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom; Figure 23 A transverse sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 24 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0118] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing 1, a heat sink 2, and a liquid cooling block 3. The heat sink 2 is mounted on top of the housing 1. The liquid cooling block 3 is mounted on top of the housing 1 and heat sink 2. The liquid cooling block 3, the housing 1, and the heat sink 2 are assembled into an integrated assembly, and the liquid cooling block 3 is in thermal contact with the heat sink 2.

[0119] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3 is welded or bonded to the top surface of the housing 1 through thermal conductive adhesive.

[0120] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a front limiting wall 32a and a rear limiting wall 32b perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the shell 1 are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3, the front limiting wall 32a abuts against the front end surface 2a of the radiator 2, and the rear limiting wall 32b abuts against the rear end surface 12b of the shell 1, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0121] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a left limiting wall 32c and a right limiting wall 32d are respectively formed on both sides of the horizontal direction X of the bottom of the liquid cooling block 3. The left limiting wall 32c and the right limiting wall 32d respectively abut on both sides of the horizontal direction X of the shell 1, so that the liquid cooling block 3 cannot move in the horizontal direction X.

[0122] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly includes a single housing 1 and a plurality of heat sinks 2, a plurality of insertion cavities 10 are formed in the single housing 1, the plurality of insertion cavities 10 are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, and the plurality of heat sinks 2 are respectively mounted on the top walls of the plurality of insertion cavities 10.

[0123] like Figures 20 to 24As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a liquid cooling channel (not shown) allowing the coolant to flow through is formed in the liquid cooling block 3, and the liquid cooling channel has a liquid inlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid inlet pipe (not shown) and a liquid outlet (not shown) for connecting to a liquid outlet pipe (not shown).

[0124] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the connector housing assembly further includes: a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling block 3. The liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling block 3.

[0125] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing assembly and a terminal module (not shown). The terminal module is installed in the housing 1. The terminal module has an insulator (not shown) and a terminal (not shown) disposed in the insulator. One end of the terminal is used to mate with a mating terminal (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown) inserted into the housing 1, and the other end is used to electrically connect to the circuit board 4.

[0126] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a circuit board 4 (see Figure 1-2 ). The connector is mounted on the circuit board 4. The bottom of the connector housing 1 is fixed to the circuit board 4, and the terminals of the connector are electrically connected to the circuit board 4.

[0127] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, a plug pin 1a is formed at the bottom of the housing 1 of the connector, and a plug hole 4a is formed on the circuit board 4 (see Figure 1-2 ), the plug pin 1a is press-fitted into the plug hole 4a to fix the connector to the circuit board 4.

[0128] like Figures 20 to 24 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly further includes a mating connector (not shown) that mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating terminal (not shown) that is inserted into the connector housing 1 and mates with the terminal.

[0129] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0130] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0131] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0132] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing assembly, characterized in that: include: Housing (1); A radiator (2) is mounted on the top of the housing (1); and A liquid cooling block (3) is mounted on top of the housing (1) and the radiator (2). The liquid cooling block (3), the housing (1) and the radiator (2) are assembled into an integrated component, and the liquid cooling block (3) is in thermal contact with the radiator (2).

2. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A mounting rib (31) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1) is formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3), and a clamping groove (31a) is formed on the side of the mounting rib (31); The shell (1) has two side walls that are opposite to each other in its transverse direction (X), and a spring sheet (11a) is formed on the side wall of the shell (1). The spring sheet (11a) engages with the card slot (31a) to lock the liquid cooling block (3) to the shell (1).

3. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The spring piece (11a) extends outward and downward from the side wall of the housing (1) to allow the liquid cooling block (3) to be assembled downward onto the top of the housing (1) along the height direction (Z) of the housing (1); The lower end surface of the elastic piece (11a) abuts against the inner side surface of the slot (31a), so that the liquid cooling block (3) mounted on the housing (1) cannot move upward along the height direction (Z) of the housing (1).

4. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, wherein: A limiting shoulder (31c) is formed on the mounting rib (31), and the limiting shoulder (31c) abuts against the edge of the top surface of the shell (1) when the liquid cooling block (3) is mounted on the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) mounted on the shell (1) cannot move downward relative to the shell (1) along the height direction (Z).

5. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, wherein: A front limiting wall (32a) and a rear limiting wall (32b) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3); the front limiting wall (32a) is abutted against the front end surface (2a) of the radiator (2), and the rear limiting wall (32b) is abutted against the rear end surface (12b) of the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the longitudinal direction (Y).

6. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The connector housing assembly comprises a plurality of housings (1) and a plurality of heat sinks (2) respectively mounted on the plurality of housings (1), wherein the plurality of housings (1) are arranged in a row in a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1); A plurality of mounting ribs (31) are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3), and the plurality of mounting ribs (31) are arranged in a row in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), and each shell (1) is clamped between two corresponding mounting ribs (31), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the transverse direction (X).

7. The connector housing assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The clamping grooves (31a) are respectively formed on the inner sides of the two outermost mounting ribs (31) in the row of mounting ribs (31), and are used to respectively engage with the spring pieces (11a) on the outer side walls of the two outermost shells (1) in the row of shells (1); The clamping grooves (31a) are respectively formed on both sides of any mounting rib (31) in the row of mounting ribs (31) except the two outermost mounting ribs (31), and are used to respectively engage with the spring sheets (11a) on the side walls of two adjacent shells (1).

8. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The spring piece (11a) extends obliquely outward and forward from the side wall of the housing (1) to allow the liquid cooling block (3) to be assembled onto the housing (1) from back to front along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1); The front end surface (2a) of the elastic sheet (11a) abuts against the inner side surface of the slot (31a), so that the liquid cooling block (3) mounted on the housing (1) cannot move backward along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1).

9. The connector housing assembly according to claim 8, wherein: A rear limiting wall (32b) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) is formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3). The rear limiting wall (32b) abuts against the rear end face (12b) of the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) mounted on the shell (1) cannot move forward along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1).

10. The connector housing assembly according to claim 8, wherein: A guide rib (11b) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) is formed on the outer side of the side wall of the shell (1), and a guide groove (31b) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) is also formed on the side of the mounting rib (31). The guide rib (11b) cooperates with the guide groove (31b) to guide the liquid cooling block (3) to be installed on the shell (1) along the longitudinal direction (Y).

11. The connector housing assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The guide groove (31b) has an upper inner side surface and a lower inner side surface perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the shell (1); the guide rib (11b) abuts against the lower inner side surface of the guide groove (31b); and the edge of the top surface of the shell (1) abuts against the upper inner side surface of the guide groove (31b), so that the liquid cooling block (3) mounted on the shell (1) cannot move in the height direction (Z) of the shell (1).

12. The connector housing assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The connector housing assembly comprises a plurality of housings (1) and a plurality of heat sinks (2) respectively mounted on the plurality of housings (1), wherein the plurality of housings (1) are arranged in a row in a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1); A plurality of mounting ribs (31) are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3), and the plurality of mounting ribs (31) are arranged in a row in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), and each shell (1) is clamped between two corresponding mounting ribs (31), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the transverse direction (X).

13. The connector housing assembly according to claim 12, wherein: The clamping grooves (31a) are respectively formed on the inner sides of the two outermost mounting ribs (31) in the row of mounting ribs (31), and are used to respectively engage with the spring pieces (11a) on the outer side walls of the two outermost shells (1) in the row of shells (1); The clamping grooves (31a) are respectively formed on both sides of any mounting rib (31) in the row of mounting ribs (31) except the two outermost mounting ribs (31), and are used to respectively engage with the spring sheets (11a) on the side walls of two adjacent shells (1).

14. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A mounting block (33) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1) is formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3), and a mounting groove (330) is formed on the mounting block (33); The connector housing assembly further comprises: a moving block (34) movably mounted in the mounting groove (330) and capable of moving along a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1) between a locked position engaged with the housing (1) and an unlocked position separated from the housing (1); and An elastic member (35) is disposed in the mounting groove (330) and pushes the moving block (34) to push the moving block (34) to the locking position. When the liquid cooling block (3) is mounted on the housing (1), the movable block (34) is pushed by the elastic member (35) to a locking position engaged with the housing (1) to lock the liquid cooling block (3) to the housing (1).

15. The connector housing assembly according to claim 14, wherein: Also includes: a mounting plate (36) mounted on the bottom opening of the mounting groove (330) for confining the moving block (34) in the mounting groove (330); and Screws (37) pass through the mounting plate (36) and are threadedly connected to the mounting block (33) for fixing the mounting plate (36) to the mounting block (33).

16. The connector housing assembly according to claim 14, wherein: The housing (1) has two side walls that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction (X) thereof, a rib (14) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1) is formed on the side wall of the housing (1), and a hook (34a) is formed on the side surface of the moving block (34); When the liquid cooling block (3) is mounted on the housing (1), the hook (34a) engages with the rib (14), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move upward relative to the housing (1) along the height direction (Z) of the housing (1).

17. The connector housing assembly according to claim 16, wherein: A limiting step (33a) is formed on the mounting block (33), and the limiting step (33a) abuts against the edge of the top surface of the shell (1) when the liquid cooling block (3) is mounted on the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) mounted on the shell (1) cannot move downward relative to the shell (1) along the height direction (Z).

18. The connector housing assembly according to claim 16, wherein: The connector housing assembly comprises a plurality of housings (1) and a plurality of heat sinks (2) respectively mounted on the plurality of housings (1), wherein the plurality of housings (1) are arranged in a row in a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1); A plurality of mounting blocks (33) are formed on the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3), and the plurality of mounting blocks (33) are arranged in a row in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), and each shell (1) is clamped between two corresponding mounting blocks (33), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the transverse direction (X).

19. The connector housing assembly according to claim 18, wherein: A movable block (34) is respectively installed in the mounting groove (330) of the two outermost mounting blocks (33) in the row of mounting blocks (33), and is used to respectively engage with the ribs (14) on the outer side walls of the two outermost shells (1) in the row of shells (1); A pair of movable blocks (34) are respectively installed in the mounting grooves (330) of any mounting block (33) in the row of mounting blocks (33) except the two outermost mounting blocks (33), and are used to respectively engage with the ribs (14) on the side walls of two adjacent shells (1).

20. The connector housing assembly according to claim 19, wherein: The elastic member (35) in the mounting groove (330) of the outermost mounting block (33) in the row of mounting blocks (33) is squeezed between the one moving block (34) and the inner side surface of the mounting groove (330); The elastic member (35) in the mounting groove (330) of any mounting block (33) except the two outermost mounting blocks (33) in the row of mounting blocks (33) is squeezed between the pair of moving blocks (34).

21. The connector housing assembly according to claim 20, wherein: The elastic member (35) is a wave-shaped spring sheet or a coil spring.

22. The connector housing assembly according to claim 14, wherein: A front limiting wall (32a) and a rear limiting wall (32b) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3); the front limiting wall (32a) is abutted against the front end surface (2a) of the radiator (2), and the rear limiting wall (32b) is abutted against the rear end surface (12b) of the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the longitudinal direction (Y).

23. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the liquid cooling block (3) is welded or bonded to the top surface of the housing (1) via heat-conducting adhesive.

24. The connector housing assembly according to claim 23, wherein: A front limiting wall (32a) and a rear limiting wall (32b) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) are formed at the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3); the front limiting wall (32a) is abutted against the front end surface (2a) of the radiator (2), and the rear limiting wall (32b) is abutted against the rear end surface (12b) of the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the longitudinal direction (Y).

25. The connector housing assembly according to claim 23, wherein: A left limiting wall (32c) and a right limiting wall (32d) are respectively formed on both sides of the transverse direction (X) of the bottom of the liquid cooling block (3); the left limiting wall (32c) and the right limiting wall (32d) respectively abut against both sides of the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), so that the liquid cooling block (3) cannot move in the transverse direction (X).

26. The connector housing assembly according to claim 23, wherein: The connector housing assembly comprises a single housing (1) and a plurality of heat sinks (2), wherein a plurality of insertion cavities (10) are formed in the single housing (1), the plurality of insertion cavities (10) are arranged in a row in a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1), and the plurality of heat sinks (2) are respectively mounted on the top walls of the plurality of insertion cavities (10).

27. The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that: A liquid cooling channel allowing cooling liquid to flow through is formed in the liquid cooling block (3), and the liquid cooling channel has a liquid inlet for connecting to a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet for connecting to a liquid outlet pipe.

28. The connector housing assembly according to claim 27, wherein: Also includes: a liquid inlet pipe connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling block (3); and The liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling block (3).

29. A connector, characterized in that: include: The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 28; and A terminal module is installed in the housing (1). The terminal module comprises an insulator and a terminal arranged in the insulator, one end of the terminal being used to mate with a mating terminal of a mating connector inserted into the housing (1), and the other end being used to electrically connect with a circuit board (4).

30. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector according to claim 29; and a circuit board (4), the connector being mounted on the circuit board (4), The bottom of the housing (1) of the connector is fixed to the circuit board (4), and the terminals of the connector are electrically connected to the circuit board (4).

31. The connector assembly according to claim 30, wherein: A plug pin (1a) is formed at the bottom of the housing (1) of the connector, a plug hole (4a) is formed on the circuit board (4), and the plug pin (1a) is press-fitted into the plug hole (4a) to fix the connector to the circuit board (4).

32. The connector assembly according to claim 30, wherein: Also includes: A mating connector, mated with the connector, The mating connector comprises a mating terminal, which is inserted into the housing (1) of the connector and mates with the terminal.

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