Shield and connector

Abstract

The invention discloses a shield and a connector. The shielding piece is suitable for being inserted into a jack of a shell of the connector. The shielding piece comprises a barrel-shaped body, the barrel-shaped body comprises a peripheral wall defining an inner cavity, the peripheral wall is provided with a first side edge part and a second side edge part which extend in the axial direction of the barrel-shaped body, and the first side edge part is stacked on the outer side of the second side edge part and connected to the second side edge part. And the first side edge part protrudes from the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical body and is used for being matched with a guide groove formed in the inner circumferential surface of a jack of a shell of the connector so as to ensure that the shielding piece is inserted into the jack in a correct direction. Therefore, in the invention, a fool-proof bulge does not need to be independently formed on the shielding piece, so that the manufacturing of the shielding piece is simplified, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shielding element and a connector comprising the shielding element. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a connector generally includes a housing, a terminal retaining body, a terminal, and a shielding member. A socket is formed in the housing, and the shielding member is cylindrical and inserted into the socket. The terminal is inserted into the terminal retaining body, and the terminal retaining body is inserted into the shielding member. In the prior art, in order to ensure that the shielding member is inserted into the socket of the housing in the correct orientation, an anti-fool structure must be formed on the shielding member and the housing. Generally, the anti-fool structure includes a guide rib formed on the shielding member and a guide groove formed in the housing, and the guide rib cooperates with the guide groove to ensure that the shielding member is inserted into the socket of the housing in the correct orientation. However, forming guide ribs on the shielding member increases the difficulty of manufacturing and increases the manufacturing cost. 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 shielding member is provided. The shielding member is suitable for being inserted into a socket of a connector housing. The shielding member includes a cylindrical body, the cylindrical body including a peripheral wall that encloses an inner cavity, the peripheral wall having a first side portion and a second side portion extending along the axial direction of the cylindrical body, the first side portion being superimposed on the outer side of the second side portion and connected to the second side portion. The first side portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body and is used to cooperate with a guide groove formed on the inner peripheral surface of the socket of the connector housing to ensure that the shielding member is inserted into the socket in the correct orientation.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first side portion and the second side portion are riveted together.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of openings are formed on the second side portion, and the plurality of openings are spaced apart in the axial direction of the cylindrical body; a plurality of engaging portions corresponding to the plurality of openings are formed on the first side portion, and the inner sides of the plurality of engaging portions protrude into the plurality of openings and engage with the plurality of openings respectively.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of tongues are formed on the second side portion, and the plurality of tongues are respectively located in the plurality of openings and respectively connected to the sides of the plurality of openings; the outer side of the joint portion is recessed inward and a slot is formed on the joint portion to allow the tongue to pass through, and the tongue passes through the slot and is bent to the outer side of the joint portion.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first side portion and the second side portion are welded together.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cylindrical body has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in its axial direction, and recesses are formed on the front ends of the first side portion and the second side portion, and the recesses are used to engage with tongues formed in guide grooves of the housing of the connector to position the shielding member in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first locking springs are formed on the peripheral wall of the cylindrical body, and the plurality of first locking springs are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body; the first locking springs are located on the outside of the cylindrical body and extend obliquely toward the front end of the cylindrical body, and are used to abut against a first step portion in the socket of the connector housing to lock the shielding member in the socket of the connector housing.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shielding member further includes: a plurality of contact springs connected to the front end of the cylindrical body and spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body, the ends of the contact springs being bent inwardly into a hook shape for electrical contact with the outer peripheral surface of the mating shielding member of the mating connector inserted into the front end of the shielding member.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of windows and a plurality of contact spring arms respectively located in the plurality of windows are formed on the rear end portion of the cylindrical body, and the plurality of windows are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body; the front and rear ends of the contact spring arms are respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the windows, and the contact spring arms are in an inwardly arched bow shape for electrically contacting the outer peripheral surface of the shielding connector inserted into the rear end of the shielding component.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of second locking springs are formed on the peripheral wall of the cylindrical body, and the plurality of second locking springs are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body; the second locking springs are located on the inner side of the cylindrical body and extend obliquely toward the front end of the cylindrical body, and are used to abut against the second step portion on the terminal retaining body inserted into the shielding member to prevent the inserted terminal retaining body from being pulled out of the shielding member.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning protrusions are formed on the peripheral wall of the cylindrical body, and the plurality of positioning protrusions are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body and protrude toward the interior of the cylindrical body; the positioning protrusions are used to abut against the third step portion on the terminal retaining body inserted into the shielding member to axially position the inserted terminal retaining body.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shielding component is an integral stamped and formed component.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing having a receptacle formed therein; and the aforementioned shielding member, which is inserted into the receptacle of the housing. A guide groove extending axially along the receptacle is formed on the inner circumference of the receptacle of the housing. The guide groove cooperates with an outwardly protruding first side edge of the shielding member to ensure that the shielding member is inserted into the receptacle in the correct orientation.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first step portion is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole, and the first locking elastic piece of the shielding member axially abuts against the first step portion to prevent the shielding member from being pulled out of the insertion hole of the housing.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the jack has a front port and a rear port that are axially opposed to each other, and the shielding member is inserted into the jack via the front port. The connector also includes a terminal retaining body that is cylindrical and is inserted into the cylindrical body of the shielding member via the rear port of the jack. A second step is formed on the terminal retaining body, and a second locking spring of the shielding member axially abuts against the second step to prevent the terminal retaining body from being removed from the shielding member.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a third step portion is formed on the terminal holding body, and the positioning protrusion of the shielding member axially abuts against the third step portion to axially position the inserted terminal holding body.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a terminal, which is inserted into the terminal retaining body and is used to mate with a mating terminal of a mating connector inserted into the jack; and a cable, one end of which extends into the terminal retaining body through a rear port of the jack and is electrically connected to the terminal.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a shielding connector, which is cylindrical, with its front end being sleeved on the rear end of the terminal retaining body, and its rear end being crimped onto the exposed shielding layer of the cable, and the front end of the shielding connector being inserted into the rear end of the shielding component and electrically contacting the contact spring arm of the shielding component to achieve electrical connection between the shielding component and the shielding layer of the cable.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a support sleeve, which is sleeved on the cable and is used to support the rear end of the shielding connector, and the exposed shielding layer of the cable is folded back to the outside of the support sleeve and clamped between the rear end of the shielding connector and the support sleeve.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a sealing ring, which is sleeved on the cable and inserted into the rear port of the jack, for sealing the rear port of the jack.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a rear end cover, which is sleeved on the cable and snapped onto the rear end of the shell; and a cable clamp, which is sleeved on the cable and accommodated in the rear end cover, the cable clamp having a plurality of elastic claws surrounding the cable, the plurality of elastic claws clamping the cable under radial compression of the rear end cover to fix the cable to the shell.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal retaining body, the terminal, the cable, the shielding connector, the support sleeve, the sealing ring, the cable clamp and the rear end cover are pre-assembled into a cable assembly and inserted together into the socket of the housing.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shell has a plurality of the jacks, the connector has a plurality of the shielding members, and the plurality of shielding members are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks from the front end of the shell; the connector has a plurality of the cable assemblies, and the plurality of cable assemblies are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks from the rear end of the shell.

[0027] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the overlapping side portions of the shielding member are utilized as anti-foolproof protrusions that cooperate with the guide grooves in the shell. Therefore, there is no need to form anti-foolproof protrusions separately on the shielding member, thereby simplifying the manufacture of the shielding member and reducing production costs.

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

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

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

[0031] Figure 3 An axial cross-sectional view of a cable assembly showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a housing and a shielding member of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a shielding member of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

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

[0035] Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram showing a housing and a shield of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a housing and a shielding member of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a shield member and a terminal retaining body of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 10 An exploded schematic diagram showing a shield and a terminal retainer of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a shielding member is provided. The shielding member is suitable for being inserted into a socket of a connector housing. The shielding member includes a cylindrical body, the cylindrical body includes a peripheral wall surrounding an inner cavity, the peripheral wall having a first side portion and a second side portion extending along the axial direction of the cylindrical body, the first side portion being superimposed on the outer side of the second side portion and connected to the second side portion. The first side portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body and is used to cooperate with a guide groove formed on the inner peripheral surface of the socket of the connector housing to ensure that the shielding member is inserted into the socket in the correct orientation.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing having a receptacle formed therein; and the aforementioned shielding member, which is inserted into the receptacle of the housing. A guide groove extending axially along the receptacle is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the receptacle of the housing. The guide groove cooperates with an outwardly protruding first side edge of the shielding member to ensure that the shielding member is inserted into the receptacle in the correct orientation.

[0043] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An axial cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 An axial cross-sectional view of a cable assembly 3 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a housing 1 and a shielding member 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a shielding member 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A cross-sectional view showing a shielding member 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram shows a housing 1 and a shield 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a shielding member 2 is disclosed. The shielding member 2 is adapted to be inserted into a receptacle 101 of a connector housing 1. The shielding member 2 comprises a cylindrical body 20, which includes a peripheral wall 200 defining an inner cavity. The peripheral wall 200 has a first side portion 21 and a second side portion 22 extending axially along the cylindrical body 20. The first side portion 21 is superimposed on the outer side of the second side portion 22 and is connected to the second side portion 22.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first side portion 21 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 20 and is used to cooperate with the guide groove 121 formed on the inner peripheral surface of the socket 101 of the housing 1 of the connector to ensure that the shielding member 2 is inserted into the socket 101 in the correct orientation.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first side portion 21 and the second side portion 22 are riveted together.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of openings 22a are formed on the second side portion 22, and the plurality of openings 22a are spaced apart in the axial direction of the cylindrical body 20. A plurality of engaging portions 21a are formed on the first side portion 21, corresponding to the plurality of openings 22a. The engaging portions 21a are formed by stamping, with their outer sides being recessed inward relative to the outer circumference of the cylindrical body 20 and their inner sides being convex inward relative to the inner circumference of the cylindrical body 20. The inner sides of the plurality of engaging portions 21a protrude into the plurality of openings 22a and engage with the plurality of openings 22a, respectively.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, multiple tongues 22b are formed on the second side portion 22. The multiple tongues 22b are respectively located in the multiple openings 22a and connected to the sides of the multiple openings 22a. The outer side of the joint portion 21a is recessed inward, and a slot 21b is formed in the joint portion 21a to allow the tongues 22b to pass through. The tongues 22b pass through the slot 21b and are bent onto the outer side of the joint portion 21a.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the first side portion 21 and the second side portion 22 are welded together. For example, the first side portion 21 and the second side portion 22 can be welded together by ultrasonic welding.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cylindrical body 20 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in its axial direction, and a recess 20a is formed on the front ends of the first side portion 21 and the second side portion 22, and the recess 20a is used to engage with the tongue 10a formed in the guide groove 121 of the housing 1 of the connector to position the shielding member 2 in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body 20.

[0051] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a housing 1 and a shielding member 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a shield member 2 and a terminal holding body 31 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10An exploded schematic diagram showing the shield 2 and the terminal holding body 31 of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first locking springs 2a are formed on the peripheral wall 200 of the cylindrical body 20, and the plurality of first locking springs 2a are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body 20. The first locking springs 2a are located on the outside of the cylindrical body 20 and extend obliquely toward the front end of the cylindrical body 20, and are configured to abut against the first step 1a in the insertion hole 101 of the connector housing 1 to lock the shield 2 in the insertion hole 101 of the connector housing 1.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the shield 2 further includes a plurality of contact springs 23, which are connected to the front end of the cylindrical body 20 and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body 20. The distal ends of the contact springs 23 are bent inwardly into a hook shape for electrically contacting the outer circumferential surface of a mating shield (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown) inserted into the front end of the shield 2.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of windows 24 and a plurality of contact spring arms 25 are formed at the rear end of the cylindrical body 20. The plurality of windows 24 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body 20. The front and rear ends of the contact spring arms 25 are respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the windows 24. The contact spring arms 25 have an inwardly arched shape and are configured to electrically contact the outer circumferential surface of the shield connector 33 inserted into the rear end of the shield 2.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of second locking springs 2b are formed on the peripheral wall 200 of the cylindrical body 20. The plurality of second locking springs 2b are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body 20. The second locking springs 2b are located inside the cylindrical body 20 and extend obliquely toward the front end of the cylindrical body 20. They are configured to abut against the second step 31b of the terminal retaining member 31 inserted into the shielding member 2 to prevent the inserted terminal retaining member 31 from being removed from the shielding member 2.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of positioning protrusions 2c are formed on the peripheral wall 200 of the cylindrical body 20. The plurality of positioning protrusions 2c are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body 20 and protrude toward the interior of the cylindrical body 20. The positioning protrusions 2c are used to abut against the third step 31c on the terminal retaining body 31 inserted into the shielding member 2 to axially position the inserted terminal retaining body 31.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the shielding member 2 is an integral stamped part, which can improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1 and a shielding member 2. A socket 101 is formed in the housing 1. The shielding member 2 is inserted into the socket 101 of the housing 1. A guide groove 121 extending axially along the socket 101 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the socket 101 of the housing 1. The guide groove 121 cooperates with the outwardly protruding first side portion 21 of the shielding member 2 to ensure that the shielding member 2 is inserted into the socket 101 in the correct orientation.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first step portion 1a is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 101, and the first locking spring 2a of the shielding member 2 axially abuts against the first step portion 1a to prevent the shielding member 2 from being pulled out of the insertion hole 101 of the housing 1.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the receptacle 101 has a front port and a rear port that are opposed in the axial direction thereof, and the shielding member 2 is inserted into the receptacle 101 via the front port. The connector also includes a terminal retaining body 31, which is cylindrical and is inserted into the cylindrical body 20 of the shielding member 2 via the rear port of the receptacle 101. A second step portion 31b is formed on the terminal retaining body 31, and the second locking spring 2b of the shielding member 2 axially abuts against the second step portion 31b to prevent the terminal retaining body 31 from being removed from the shielding member 2.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a third step portion 31 c is formed on the terminal holding body 31 , and the positioning protrusion 2 c of the shield 2 axially abuts against the third step portion 31 c to axially position the inserted terminal holding body 31 .

[0062] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes terminals (not shown) and a cable 32. The terminals are inserted into the terminal retaining body 31 for mating with mating terminals (not shown) of a mating connector inserted into the jack 101. One end of the cable 32 extends into the terminal retaining body 31 through the rear port of the jack 101 and is electrically connected to the terminals.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a shield connector 33. The shield connector 33 is cylindrical, with its front end sleeved onto the rear end of the terminal retaining body 31 and its rear end crimped onto the exposed shield layer 32a of the cable 32. The front end of the shield connector 33 is inserted into the rear end of the shield member 2 and electrically contacts the contact spring 25 of the shield member 2, thereby achieving electrical connection between the shield member 2 and the shield layer 32a of the cable 32.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a support sleeve 34, which is sleeved over the cable 32 and is used to support the rear end of the shield connector 33. The exposed shield layer 32a of the cable 32 is folded back onto the outside of the support sleeve 34 and is clamped between the rear end of the shield connector 33 and the support sleeve 34.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a sealing ring 35 , which is sleeved on the cable 32 and inserted into the rear port of the jack 101 for sealing the rear port of the jack 101 .

[0066] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a rear end cap 37 and a cable clamp 36. The rear end cap 37 is fitted over the cable 32 and snapped onto the rear end of the housing 1. The cable clamp 36 is fitted over the cable 32 and housed within the rear end cap 37. The cable clamp 36 has a plurality of elastic claws 36 a surrounding the cable 32. The plurality of elastic claws 36 a clamp the cable 32 under radial pressure from the rear end cap 37, thereby securing the cable 32 to the housing 1.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal retaining body 31, the terminal, the cable 32, the shielding connector 33, the support sleeve 34, the sealing ring 35, the cable clamp 36 and the rear end cover 37 are pre-assembled into a cable assembly 3 and inserted together into the socket 101 of the housing 1.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 has a plurality of jacks 101, and the connector has a plurality of shielding members 2, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks 101 from the front end of the housing 1. The connector has a plurality of cable assemblies 3, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks 101 from the rear end of the housing 1.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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 implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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 shielding member, adapted to be inserted into a socket (101) of a housing (1) of a connector, characterized in that: The shielding member (2) includes a cylindrical body (20), the cylindrical body (20) includes a peripheral wall (200) surrounding an inner cavity, the peripheral wall (200) has a first side portion (21) and a second side portion (22) extending along the axial direction of the cylindrical body (20), the first side portion (21) being superposed on the outer side of the second side portion (22) and connected to the second side portion (22); The first side portion (21) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body (20) and is used to cooperate with a guide groove (121) formed on the inner peripheral surface of the socket (101) of the housing (1) of the connector to ensure that the shielding member (2) is inserted into the socket (101) in the correct orientation.

2. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: The first side portion (21) and the second side portion (22) are riveted together.

3. The shielding element according to claim 2, wherein: A plurality of openings (22a) are formed on the second side portion (22), and the plurality of openings (22a) are spaced apart and distributed in the axial direction of the cylindrical body (20); A plurality of engaging portions (21a) corresponding to the plurality of openings (22a) are formed on the first side portion (21), and the inner sides of the plurality of engaging portions (21a) protrude into the plurality of openings (22a) and engage with the plurality of openings (22a) respectively.

4. The shielding element according to claim 3, wherein: A plurality of tongues (22b) are formed on the second side portion (22), and the plurality of tongues (22b) are respectively located in the plurality of openings (22a) and respectively connected to the sides of the plurality of openings (22a); The outer side of the joint (21a) is recessed inwards and a slot (21b) is formed on the joint (21a) to allow the tongue (22b) to pass through. The tongue (22b) passes through the slot (21b) and is bent onto the outer side of the joint (21a).

5. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: The first side portion (21) and the second side portion (22) are welded together.

6. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: The cylindrical body (20) has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in its axial direction, and a notch (20a) is formed on the front ends of the first side portion (21) and the second side portion (22), and the notch (20a) is used to engage with a tongue (10a) formed in a guide groove (121) formed in the housing (1) of the connector to position the shielding member (2) in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body (20).

7. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of first locking elastic pieces (2a) are formed on the peripheral wall (200) of the cylindrical body (20), and the plurality of first locking elastic pieces (2a) are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body (20); The first locking spring (2a) is located outside the cylindrical body (20) and extends obliquely toward the front end of the cylindrical body (20), and is used to abut against a first step portion (1a) in the insertion hole (101) of the housing (1) of the connector to lock the shielding member (2) in the insertion hole (101) of the housing (1) of the connector.

8. The shielding member according to claim 1, wherein Also includes: A plurality of contact springs (23) are connected to the front end of the cylindrical body (20) and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body (20). The end of the contact spring (23) is bent inwardly into a hook shape for electrically contacting the outer peripheral surface of a mating shielding member of a mating connector inserted into the front end of the shielding member (2).

9. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of windows (24) and a plurality of contact spring arms (25) respectively located in the plurality of windows (24) are formed on the rear end portion of the cylindrical body (20), and the plurality of windows (24) are spaced apart and distributed in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body (20); The front and rear ends of the contact spring arm (25) are respectively connected to the front and rear side edges of the window (24), and the contact spring arm (25) is in an inwardly arched bow shape, and is used to electrically contact the outer peripheral surface of the shielding connector (33) inserted into the rear end of the shielding member (2).

10. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of second locking elastic pieces (2b) are formed on the peripheral wall (200) of the cylindrical body (20), and the plurality of second locking elastic pieces (2b) are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body (20); The second locking spring (2b) is located on the inner side of the cylindrical body (20) and extends obliquely toward the front end of the cylindrical body (20), and is used to abut against a second step portion (31b) on a terminal retaining body (31) inserted into the shielding member (2) to prevent the inserted terminal retaining body (31) from being pulled out of the shielding member (2).

11. The shielding element according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of positioning protrusions (2c) are formed on the peripheral wall (200) of the cylindrical body (20), and the plurality of positioning protrusions (2c) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical body (20) and protrude toward the interior of the cylindrical body (20); The positioning protrusion (2c) is used to abut against a third step portion (31c) on a terminal retaining body (31) inserted into the shielding member (2) to axially position the inserted terminal retaining body (31).

12. The shielding element according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The shielding component (2) is an integral stamped component.

13. A connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) is formed with a socket (101); and The shielding member (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is inserted into the insertion hole (101) of the housing (1). A guide groove (121) extending along the axial direction of the insertion hole (101) is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole (101) of the housing (1), and the guide groove (121) cooperates with the outwardly protruding first side edge (21) on the shielding member (2) to ensure that the shielding member (2) is inserted into the insertion hole (101) in the correct orientation.

14. The connector according to claim 13, wherein: A first step portion (1a) is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole (101), and a first locking spring (2a) of the shielding member (2) axially abuts against the first step portion (1a) to prevent the shielding member (2) from being pulled out of the insertion hole (101) of the housing (1).

15. The connector according to claim 13, wherein: The jack (101) has a front port and a rear port that are opposite to each other in the axial direction, and the shielding member (2) is inserted into the jack (101) via the front port; The connector further comprises: The terminal holding body (31) is cylindrical and is inserted into the cylindrical body (20) of the shielding member (2) via the rear port of the insertion hole (101). A second step portion (31b) is formed on the terminal retaining body (31), and a second locking elastic piece (2b) of the shielding member (2) axially abuts against the second step portion (31b) to prevent the terminal retaining body (31) from being pulled out of the shielding member (2).

16. The connector according to claim 15, wherein: A third step portion (31c) is formed on the terminal retaining body (31), and the positioning protrusion (2c) of the shielding member (2) axially abuts against the third step portion (31c) to axially position the inserted terminal retaining body (31).

17. The connector according to claim 15, wherein: Also includes: A terminal is inserted into the terminal holding body (31) and is used to mate with a mating terminal of a mating connector inserted into the jack (101); and A cable (32) has one end which extends into the terminal retaining body (31) through the rear port of the jack (101) and is electrically connected to the terminal.

18. The connector according to claim 17, wherein: Also includes: The shielding connector (33) is cylindrical, with its front end sleeved on the rear end of the terminal retaining body (31), and its rear end being crimped onto the exposed shielding layer (32a) of the cable (32). The front end of the shielding connector (33) is inserted into the rear end of the shielding member (2) and electrically contacts the contact spring arm (25) of the shielding member (2) to achieve electrical connection between the shielding member (2) and the shielding layer (32a) of the cable (32).

19. The connector according to claim 18, wherein Also includes: A support sleeve (34) is sleeved on the cable (32) and is used to support the rear end of the shielding connector (33). The exposed shielding layer (32a) of the cable (32) is folded back onto the outside of the support sleeve (34) and clamped between the rear end of the shielding connector (33) and the support sleeve (34).

20. The connector according to claim 19, wherein Also includes: A sealing ring (35) is sleeved on the cable (32) and inserted into the rear port of the jack (101) for sealing the rear port of the jack (101).

21. The connector according to claim 20, wherein: Also includes: a rear end cover (37) which is sleeved on the cable (32) and is snapped onto the rear end of the housing (1); and a cable clamp (36) which is mounted on the cable (32) and accommodated in the rear end cover (37); The cable clamp (36) has a plurality of elastic claws (36a) surrounding the cable (32), and the plurality of elastic claws (36a) clamp the cable (32) under radial compression of the rear end cover (37) to fix the cable (32) to the housing (1).

22. The connector according to claim 21, wherein: The terminal retaining body (31), the terminal, the cable (32), the shielding connector (33), the supporting sleeve (34), the sealing ring (35), the cable clamp (36) and the rear end cover (37) are pre-assembled into a cable assembly (3) and inserted together into the socket (101) of the housing (1).

23. The connector according to claim 22, wherein: The housing (1) has a plurality of the jacks (101), the connector has a plurality of the shielding members (2), and the plurality of shielding members (2) are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks (101) from the front end of the housing (1); The connector has a plurality of cable assemblies (3), and the plurality of cable assemblies (3) are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks (101) from the rear end of the housing (1).

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