Connector and connector set

Abstract

The connector includes a first resin body member and one or more first external connection terminals. Each of the one or more first external connection terminals includes a mounting portion, a movable portion, a contact portion, and a support portion. When the connector is mounted to the component, the mounting portion is electrically connected to an external electrode of the component, the movable portion is connected to the mounting portion, and the contact portion is connected to the movable portion, and when the connector is connected to a second connector, a second external connection terminal of the second connector is in contact with the contact portion. When the movable part elastically deforms due to the contact between the second external connection terminal and the first external connection terminal, the support part is displaced with respect to the first resin body member while being supported by the first resin body member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to connectors and connector assemblies. Background Technology

[0002] As a prior art invention related to connectors, for example, the electrical connector assembly described in Patent Document 1 is known. The electrical connector assembly described in Patent Document 1 includes a first connector and a second connector that are interconnected. The first connector includes a plurality of first external connection terminals. The second connector includes a plurality of second external connection terminals. A third mounting portion and a fourth mounting portion are respectively provided on the plurality of second external connection terminals. The third mounting portion is mounted to a second conductor of a second substrate, for example via solder. The fourth mounting portion is mounted to the second conductor of the second substrate, for example via solder. When the first connector and the second connector are connected, the second external connection terminals contact the first external connection terminals of the first connector.

[0003] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2021 / 070761

[0004] The third and fourth mounting portions are respectively fixed to the second substrate. Therefore, when the second external connection terminal contacts the first external connection terminal, there is a concern that stress may concentrate on a portion of the second external connection terminal, potentially causing damage. Therefore, it is desirable to suppress stress concentration on the portion of the external connection terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a connector capable of suppressing stress concentration in a portion of the external connection terminal.

[0006] A connector according to one aspect of the present invention comprises:

[0007] First resin main body component; and

[0008] One or more first external connection terminals,

[0009] The aforementioned one or more first external connection terminals each include:

[0010] Installation Department;

[0011] Movable parts;

[0012] Contact parts; and

[0013] Support section

[0014] When the connector is installed on the component, the mounting part is electrically connected to the external electrodes of the component.

[0015] The aforementioned movable part is connected to the aforementioned mounting part.

[0016] The aforementioned contact portion is connected to the aforementioned movable portion.

[0017] When the aforementioned connector is connected to the second connector, the second external connection terminal of the second connector contacts the aforementioned contact portion.

[0018] When the movable part elastically deforms due to contact between the second external connection terminal and the first external connection terminal, the support portion shifts relative to the first resin main body component while supporting the first resin main body component.

[0019] The connector according to the present invention can suppress stress concentration on a portion of the external connection terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of connector assembly 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first connector 10 when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 of the first embodiment are not connected.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first signal terminals 15l and 15r, the second signal terminal 16c, and the first ground terminals 14b and 14f of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first signal terminal 15r in the first embodiment.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the first signal terminal 15r of the first embodiment viewed from the front direction.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the first connector 10 along line A-A when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 of the first embodiment are not connected.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the second connector 110 in the first embodiment.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the third signal terminals 115l and 115r and the second ground terminals 114b and 114f of the second connector 110 in the first embodiment.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view along line A-A of the second connector 110 when the first connector 10 of the first embodiment and the second connector 110 of the first embodiment are not connected.

[0029] Figure 10This is a perspective view of the first connector 10 when the first connector 10 of the first embodiment is connected to the second connector 110.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view along line A-A of connector assembly 1 in the first embodiment.

[0031] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the forward direction, without the first connector 10a and the second connector 110 of the first variant connected.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the area near the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the left, without the first connector 10a and the second connector 110 of the first variant connected.

[0033] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the forward direction, without the first connector 10b and the second connector 110 of the second variant connected.

[0034] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the forward direction, without the first connector 10c and the second connector 110 of the third variant connected. Detailed Implementation

[0035] [First Implementation Method]

[0036] Hereinafter, the connector group 1 having the first connector 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a perspective view of connector assembly 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0037] In this specification, directions are defined as follows: The direction from the second connector 110 toward the first connector 10 is defined as the downward direction. The opposite direction of the downward direction is defined as the upward direction. In the first connector 10, the direction in which the first grounding terminals 14b and 14f are arranged sequentially is defined as the forward direction. The opposite direction of the forward direction is defined as the backward direction. The forward or backward direction is orthogonal to the downward or upward direction. The direction orthogonal to both the downward and forward directions is defined as the right direction. The opposite direction of the right direction is defined as the left direction. However, the downward, upward, forward, backward, right, and left directions in this specification are defined for ease of explanation and may not be consistent with the downward, upward, forward, backward, right, and left directions used in the use of connector assembly 1. Furthermore, the downward and upward directions, the forward and backward directions, and the right and left directions may be interchanged in the various figures.

[0038] In this specification, the positional relationships of the components are defined as follows. The first to third components constitute the structure of connector assembly 1. In this specification, the first component being positioned above the second component means that at least a portion of the first component is located directly above the second component. Therefore, when viewed in a downward direction, the first component overlaps with the second component. This definition also applies to directions other than the upward direction.

[0039] In this specification, the first component is positioned above the second component in two configurations: one where at least a portion of the first component is directly above the second component, and another where the first component is not directly above the second component but is positioned diagonally above it. In the latter case, when viewed downwards, the first component may not overlap with the second component. "Diagonally above" refers, for example, to the upper left or upper right. This definition also applies to directions other than upwards.

[0040] In this specification, unless otherwise stated, the parts of the first component are defined as follows: The front part of the first component refers to the front half of the first component. The front end of the first component refers to the end of the first component in the forward direction. The front end portion of the first component refers to the front end of the first component and its vicinity. This definition also applies to directions other than the forward direction.

[0041] When any two components in this specification are defined as a first component and a second component, the relationship between the two components is as follows: In this specification, "the first component is supported by the second component" includes the case where the first component is mounted (i.e., fixed) on the second component and cannot move relative to the second component, and the case where the first component is mounted on the second component and can move relative to the second component. Furthermore, "the first component is supported by the second component" includes both the case where the first component is directly mounted on the second component and the case where the first component is mounted on the second component via a third component.

[0042] In this specification, "the first component is held in relation to the second component" includes the case where the first component is mounted (i.e., fixed) on the second component and cannot move relative to the second component, but does not include the case where the first component is mounted on the second component and can move relative to the second component. Furthermore, "the first component is held in relation to the second component" includes both the case where the first component is directly mounted on the second component and the case where the first component is mounted on the second component via a third component.

[0043] In this specification, "electrical connection between the first component and the second component" means that there is electrical conduction between the first component and the second component. Therefore, the first component and the second component may or may not be in contact. When the first component and the second component are not in contact, a conductive third component is disposed between the first component and the second component.

[0044] In this specification, a component extending in the up-down direction refers to a component that is inclined within a range of ±45° relative to the up-down direction. Similarly, a component extending in the forward-backward direction does not necessarily mean a component that is parallel to the forward-backward direction. A component extending in the forward-backward direction refers to a component that is inclined within a range of ±45° relative to the forward-backward direction. A component extending in the left-right direction refers to a component that is inclined within a range of ±45° relative to the left-right direction.

[0045] Connector group 1 is used, for example, to connect two circuit boards. Connector group 1 is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 110. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are connected, the second connector 110 is located on top of the first connector 10.

[0046] [Construction of the first connector]

[0047] Next, the construction of the first connector 10 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first connector 10 when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 of the first embodiment are not connected. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first signal terminals 15l and 15r, the second signal terminal 16c, and the first ground terminals 14b and 14f of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0048] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the first connector 10 includes a first resin body component 11, first grounding terminals 14b and 14f, a plurality of first signal terminals 15l and 15r, and a plurality of second signal terminals 16c. The first resin body component 11, the first grounding terminals 14b and 14f, the plurality of first signal terminals 15l and 15r, and the plurality of second signal terminals 16c are integrally formed through compression molding. Furthermore, the first signal terminals 15l and 15r correspond to the "first external connection terminals".

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the first resin main body component 11 includes a protrusion 11a, a frame portion 11b, and a connecting portion 11c. When viewed from the downward direction, the protrusion 11a extends in the forward-backward direction. More specifically, when viewed from the downward direction, the protrusion 11a has two long sides extending in the forward-backward direction and two short sides extending in the left-right direction.

[0050] When viewed from below, the frame portion 11b has an annular shape surrounding the protrusion 11a. The frame portion 11b has a left and right side extending in a forward-backward direction, and a front and rear side extending in a left-right direction. Furthermore, when viewed from below, the protrusion 11a is located within the area surrounded by the frame portion 11b. The frame portion 11b is not in contact with the protrusion 11a.

[0051] When viewed in the downward direction, the connecting portion 11c is located between the protrusion 11a and the frame portion 11b, and connects the protrusion 11a and the frame portion 11b. The connecting portion 11c connects the lower part of the protrusion 11a to the lower part of the frame portion 11b. The material of the first resin main body component 11 is an insulating material. The material of the first resin main body component 11 is, for example, resin.

[0052] The first grounding terminals 14b and 14f are connected to the grounding potential. The first grounding terminals 14b and 14f are supported on the first resin main body component 11. More specifically, a portion of the first grounding terminal 14b and a portion of the first grounding terminal 14f are respectively embedded in the left side of the frame portion 11b. A portion of the first grounding terminal 14b and a portion of the first grounding terminal 14f are respectively embedded in the right side of the frame portion 11b. A portion of the first grounding terminal 14b is embedded in the rear of the frame portion 11b. A portion of the first grounding terminal 14f is embedded in the front of the frame portion 11b. Thus, the first grounding terminals 14b and 14f are arranged sequentially from back to front. The first grounding terminals 14b and 14f are manufactured by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the first grounding terminals 14b and 14f is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0053] High-frequency signals are input and output at each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, 15r and each of the plurality of second signal terminals 16c. The plurality of first signal terminals 15l are embedded in the left side of the frame portion 11b. Thus, the first signal terminals 15l are supported by the frame portion 11b in the left region of the protrusion 11a and arranged in a front-to-back direction. Furthermore, the frame portion 11b exists between the plurality of first signal terminals 15l. The first signal terminals 15l are formed by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the first signal terminals 15l is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0054] Multiple first signal terminals 15r are embedded in the right side of the frame portion 11b. Thus, the multiple first signal terminals 15r are supported by the frame portion 11b in the right-side region of the protrusion 11a and arranged in a front-to-back direction. Furthermore, the frame portion 11b exists between the multiple first signal terminals 15r. The first signal terminals 15r are manufactured by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the first signal terminals 15r is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0055] Multiple second signal terminals 16c are embedded in the frame portion 11b. Thus, when viewed from the downward direction, the areas of the multiple second signal terminals 16c that overlap with the protrusion 11a are supported by the protrusion 11a and arranged in a front-to-back direction. Furthermore, the protrusion 11a exists between the multiple second signal terminals 16c. The second signal terminals 16c are manufactured by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the second signal terminals 16c is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0056] Taking the first signal terminal 15r as an example, the structure of the first signal terminals 15l and 15r will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first signal terminal 15l has a shape that is symmetrical to the first signal terminal 15r, so the description of the structure of the first signal terminal 15l is omitted. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first signal terminal 15r in the first embodiment. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the first signal terminal 15r of the first embodiment viewed from the front direction. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the first connector 10 along line A-A when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 of the first embodiment are not connected.

[0057] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the first signal terminal 15r includes a mounting portion P1, a movable portion P2, a contact portion P3, a support portion P4, and a protrusion P5.

[0058] In this embodiment, the mounting portion P1 extends in the left-right direction. More specifically, the mounting portion P1 has an upper surface and a lower surface arranged in the vertical direction. When the first connector 10 is mounted on the first circuit board, the lower surface of the mounting portion P1 is electrically connected to the external electrodes (not shown) of the first circuit board. The lower surface of the mounting portion P1 is fixed to the electrodes of the first circuit board, for example, by solder (not shown). Furthermore, the first circuit board corresponds to the "component".

[0059] In this embodiment, the movable part P2 extends in the vertical direction. More specifically, the movable part P2 has a left side and a right side arranged in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the movable part P2 is located above the mounting part P1. The movable part P2 is connected to the mounting part P1. In other words, the movable part P2 is connected to the mounting part P1. More specifically, the lower end of the movable part P2 is connected to the right end of the mounting part P1.

[0060] In this embodiment, the contact portion P3 has a shape that is curved to protrude upwards. More specifically, the contact portion P3 has an outer peripheral surface facing upwards and an inner peripheral surface facing downwards. Furthermore, the contact portion P3 is located above the movable portion P2.

[0061] In this embodiment, the contact portion P3 has a curved section A11. More specifically, the curved section A11 curves to the left and right. The contact portion P3 is connected to the movable portion P2. In other words, the contact portion P3 is connected to the movable portion P2. More specifically, the lower left end of the contact portion P3 is connected to the upper end of the movable portion P2. Furthermore, the contact portion P3 is connected to the movable portion P2 within the curved section A11. In other words, the contact portion P3 is connected to the movable portion P2 within the curved section A11.

[0062] When the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the third signal terminal 115r of the second connector 110 (described later) contacts the contact portion P3. More specifically, as... Figure 5 As shown, when the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the third signal terminal 115r of the second connector 110 contacts the contact position CP of the contact portion P3.

[0063] In this embodiment, the support portion P4 extends in the vertical direction. More specifically, the support portion P4 has a left side and a right side arranged in the horizontal direction. In this embodiment, when the first connector 10 is not connected to the second connector 110, the support portion P4 contacts the movable portion P2. More specifically, when the first connector 10 is not connected to the second connector 110, the left side of the support portion P4 contacts the right side of the movable portion P2. The support portion P4 is located below the contact portion P3. In addition, the lower end of the support portion P4 is located above the mounting portion P1. Furthermore, the support portion P4 is located to the right of the movable portion P2. The support portion P4 is connected to the contact portion P3. In other words, the support portion P4 is connected to the contact portion P3. More specifically, the upper end of the support portion P4 is connected to the lower right end of the contact portion P3.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, the support portion P4 has a maximum width portion P41, which has a maximum width W1, and a minimum width portion P42, which has a minimum width W2. Here, the maximum width W1 is defined as the maximum width of the support portion P4 in the direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The minimum width W2 is defined as the minimum width of the support portion P4 in the direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The maximum width W1 is greater than the minimum width W2. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the direction orthogonal to the vertical direction is the front-back direction. That is, in this embodiment, the width of the support portion P4 in the direction orthogonal to the vertical direction is not uniform.

[0065] In this embodiment, the protrusion P5 extends in a left-right direction. More specifically, the protrusion P5 extends to the right from the lower end of the support P4. The protrusion P5 has an upper surface and a lower surface arranged in a vertical direction. The protrusion P5 is connected to the support P4. In other words, the protrusion P5 is connected to the support P4. More specifically, the left end of the protrusion P5 is connected to the lower end of the support P4.

[0066] like Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the connecting portion 11c is located directly above the mounting portion P1. However, the connecting portion 11c does not contact the mounting portion P1. The first resin main body component 11 is not located directly above or below the movable portion P2. The first resin main body component 11 is not located directly above or below the contact portion P3. The first resin main body component 11 is not located directly above or below the support portion P4. However, the support portion P4 is supported by the frame portion 11b. More specifically, the right side of the support portion P4 is supported by the frame portion 11b. That is, the support portion P4 is supported by the first resin main body component 11. However, since the first resin main body component 11 and the first signal terminal 15r are integrally formed by compression molding, there is a gap between the right side of the support portion P4 and the frame portion 11b. Therefore, the support portion P4 can move up and down relative to the first resin main body component 11 while supporting it. At least a portion of the frame portion 11b is located directly above the protrusion P5. That is, the first resin main body component 11 is located above the protrusion P5. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the protrusion P5 contacts the frame portion 11b. However, in this embodiment, the portion of the first signal terminal 15r other than the support portion P4 is not supported by the first resin main body component 11. Therefore, the protrusion P5 can move downward relative to the first resin main body component 11.

[0067] The first connector 10, as described above, is mounted on the first circuit board with the lower surface of the first resin body component 11 facing the first circuit board (not shown). More specifically, portions of the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, portions of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l and 15r, and portions of the plurality of second signal terminals 16c are exposed from the lower surface of the first resin body component 11. Solder is then applied to these portions. Thus, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, the plurality of first signal terminals 15l and 15r, and the plurality of second signal terminals 16c are electrically connected to the external electrodes (not shown) of the first circuit board.

[0068] [Construction of the second connector]

[0069] Next, the construction of the second connector 110 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the second connector 110 in the first embodiment. Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the third signal terminals 115l and 115r and the second ground terminals 114b and 114f of the second connector 110 in the first embodiment. Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view along line A-A of the second connector 110 when the first connector 10 of the first embodiment and the second connector 110 of the first embodiment are not connected.

[0070] like Figure 7 as well as Figure 8As shown, the second connector 110 includes a second resin body component 111, second grounding terminals 114b and 114f, a plurality of third signal terminals 115l and 115r, and a plurality of fourth signal terminals 116c. The second resin body component 111, the second grounding terminals 114b and 114f, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l and 115r, and the plurality of fourth signal terminals 116c are integrally formed through compression molding. Furthermore, the third signal terminals 115l and 115r correspond to the "second external connection terminals," respectively.

[0071] The second resin main body component 111 has an annular shape when viewed from the upward direction. More specifically, the second resin main body component 111 has a rectangular outer edge and a rectangular inner edge when viewed from the upward direction. The outer edge and inner edge of the second resin main body component 111, when viewed from the upward direction, respectively have a left and right side extending along the front-rear axis and a front and rear side extending along the left-right axis. The material of the second resin main body component 111 is an insulating material. For example, the material of the second resin main body component 111 is resin.

[0072] The second grounding terminals 114b and 114f are connected to the grounding potential. The second grounding terminals 114b and 114f are supported on the second resin main body component 111. More specifically, a portion of the second grounding terminal 114b and a portion of the second grounding terminal 114f are embedded in the left side of the second resin main body component 111. A portion of the second grounding terminal 114b and a portion of the second grounding terminal 114f are embedded in the right side of the second resin main body component 111. A portion of the second grounding terminal 114b is embedded in the rear of the second resin main body component 111. A portion of the second grounding terminal 114f is embedded in the front of the second resin main body component 111. Thus, the second grounding terminals 114b and 114f are arranged sequentially from back to front. The second grounding terminals 114b and 114f are manufactured by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the second grounding terminals 114b and 114f is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0073] When the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the second ground terminal 114b contacts the first ground terminal 14b of the first connector 10. Thus, the second ground terminal 114b is electrically connected to the first ground terminal 14b. Similarly, when the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the second ground terminal 114f contacts the first ground terminal 14f of the first connector 10. Thus, the second ground terminal 114f is electrically connected to the first ground terminal 14f.

[0074] High-frequency signals are input and output through multiple third signal terminals 115l, 115r and multiple fourth signal terminals 116c. The multiple third signal terminals 115l are embedded in the left side of the second resin main body component 111. Thus, the multiple third signal terminals 115l are supported by the second resin main body component 111 and arranged in a front-to-back direction. Furthermore, the second resin main body component 111 exists between the multiple third signal terminals 115l. The third signal terminals 115l are formed by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the third signal terminals 115l is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0075] Multiple third signal terminals 115r are embedded in the right side of the second resin main body 111. Thus, the multiple third signal terminals 115r are supported by the second resin main body 111 and arranged in a front-to-back direction. Furthermore, the second resin main body 111 exists between the multiple third signal terminals 115r. The third signal terminals 115r are formed by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the third signal terminals 115r is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0076] like Figure 9 As shown, multiple fourth signal terminals 116c are in contact with the second resin main body component 111. Thus, the multiple fourth signal terminals 116c are supported by the second resin main body component 111 and arranged in a front-to-back direction. The fourth signal terminals 116c are formed by bending a plate-shaped metal component. The material of the fourth signal terminals 116c is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0077] The second connector 110, as described above, is mounted on the second circuit board with the upper surface of the second resin body component 111 facing the second circuit board (not shown). More specifically, portions of the second ground terminals 114b and 114f, portions of the plurality of third signal terminals 115l and 115r, and portions of the plurality of fourth signal terminals 116c are exposed from the upper surface of the second resin body component 111. Solder is then applied to these portions respectively. Thus, the second ground terminals 114b and 114f, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l and 115r, and the plurality of fourth signal terminals 116c are electrically connected to the external electrodes (not shown) of the second circuit board.

[0078] [Connection structure of the first connector and the second connector]

[0079] Next, the connection structure of the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the first connector 10 when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are connected in the first embodiment. Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view along line A-A of connector assembly 1 in the first embodiment.

[0080] The second resin body component 111 of the second connector 110 is inserted into the area surrounded by the frame portion 11b of the first connector 10. At this time, the protrusion 11a of the first connector 10 is also inserted into the area surrounded by the second resin body component 111 of the second connector 110. Consequently, the second ground terminal 114b of the second connector 110 contacts the first ground terminal 14b of the first connector 10. Additionally, the second ground terminal 114f of the second connector 110 contacts the first ground terminal 14f of the first connector 10. Furthermore, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l of the second connector 110 contacts the plurality of first signal terminals 15l of the first connector 10. Additionally, the plurality of third signal terminals 115r of the second connector 110 contacts the plurality of first signal terminals 15r of the first connector 10. Furthermore, the plurality of fourth signal terminals 116c of the second connector 110 contacts the plurality of second signal terminals 16c of the first connector 10.

[0081] The plurality of third signal terminals 115r of the second connector 110 respectively contact the plurality of first signal terminals 15r of the first connector 10, thereby causing the movable portion P2 to elastically deform. In this embodiment, the movable portion P2 of each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15r of the first connector 10 elastically deforms to the right. At this time, in this embodiment, the support portion P4 is displaced relative to the first resin body component 11 while being supported by it. In this embodiment, the support portion P4 is displaced downward relative to the first resin body component 11 while being supported by it. Consequently, the protrusion P5 is displaced downward relative to the first resin body component 11.

[0082] The plurality of third signal terminals 115l of the second connector 110 respectively contact the plurality of first signal terminals 15l of the first connector 10, thereby causing the movable part P2 to elastically deform. In this embodiment, the movable part P2 of each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l of the first connector 10 elastically deforms to the left. At this time, the support part P4 is supported on the first resin main body 11 while displacing relative to the first resin main body 11. In this embodiment, the support part P4 is supported on the first resin main body 11 while displacing relative to the first resin main body 11 in the downward direction.

[0083] [Effect]

[0084] According to the first connector 10, stress concentration on a portion of the external connection terminal can be suppressed. The first signal terminal 15r will be used as an example. When the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the third signal terminal 115r contacts the contact portion P3. As a result, the movable portion P2 elastically deforms to the right. The support portion P4 is located to the right of the movable portion P2. Therefore, the movable portion P2 presses against the support portion P4. As a result, the support portion P4 displaces downward. Thus, when the movable portion P2 elastically deforms due to the contact between the third signal terminal 115r and the first signal terminal 15r, the support portion P4, while supporting the first resin body component 11, displaces relative to the first resin body component 11. Therefore, because the support portion P4 displaces relative to the first resin body component 11, the stress on the movable portion P2 is reduced. Therefore, stress concentration on the movable portion P2 can be suppressed. As a result, according to the first connector 10, stress concentration on a portion of the external connection terminal can be suppressed.

[0085] Furthermore, according to the first connector 10, plastic deformation of the external connection terminal can be suppressed. More specifically, the support portion P4 contacts the movable portion P2. In this embodiment, when the first connector 10 is not connected to the second connector 110, the left side of the support portion P4 contacts the right side of the movable portion P2. Therefore, when the movable portion P2 elastically deforms to the right, the support portion P4 supports the movable portion P2. This reduces the stress on the movable portion P2 and suppresses plastic deformation of the movable portion P2. As a result, according to the first connector 10, plastic deformation of the external connection terminal can be suppressed.

[0086] Furthermore, according to the first connector 10, it is possible to prevent the external connection terminal from detaching from the first resin body component 11. More specifically, the protrusion P5 extends to the right from the lower end of the support P4. The first resin body component 11 is located above the protrusion P5. Therefore, when the first signal terminal 15r is subjected to an upward force, the protrusion P5 is hooked by the first resin body component 11. As a result, according to the first connector 10, it is possible to prevent the external connection terminal from detaching from the first resin body component 11.

[0087] Furthermore, according to the first connector 10, stress concentration on a portion of the external connection terminal can be further suppressed. More specifically, the lower end of the support portion P4 is located above the mounting portion P1. This expands the range of displacement of the support portion P4. Therefore, even if the movable portion P2 undergoes significant elastic deformation to the right, the stress on the movable portion P2 can be reduced because the support portion P4, while supporting the first resin body component 11, is displaced relative to the first resin body component 11. As a result, according to the first connector 10, stress concentration on a portion of the external connection terminal can be further suppressed.

[0088] Furthermore, according to the first connector 10, the stress on the mounting portion P1 can be suppressed. More specifically, the mounting portion P1 is connected to the movable portion P2. Therefore, when the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the mounting portion P1 is also subjected to stress. The contact portion P3 is connected to the movable portion P2 in the bent section A11. Therefore, when the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 110, the stress on the movable portion P2 is suppressed. As a result, according to the first connector 10, the stress on the mounting portion P1 can be suppressed.

[0089] [First Variation]

[0090] Hereinafter, the first connector 10a of the first modification of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the forward direction, without the first connector 10a and the second connector 110 of the first variant connected. Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the left, without the first connector 10a and the second connector 110 of the first variant connected. Furthermore, regarding the first connector 10a of the first variant, only the parts that differ from the first connector 10 of the first embodiment will be described, and will be omitted thereafter.

[0091] The first connector 10a in the first variant differs from the first connector 10 in the first embodiment in that it has an obstruction portion P11 on the first resin body component 11.

[0092] The obstruction portion P11 defines the range of displacement of the support portion P4. More specifically, the obstruction portion P11 overlaps with the support portion P4 when viewed in the downward direction. At least a portion of the obstruction portion P11 and at least a portion of the support portion with the largest width P41 are arranged on a straight line parallel to the vertical direction. In this modified example, the obstruction portion P11 is located below the support portion P4. Thus, the obstruction portion P11 defines the range of displacement of the support portion P4 in the downward direction.

[0093] In the first connector 10a of the first modification described above, the same effect as that of the first connector 10 is achieved. Furthermore, according to the first connector 10a, unnecessary displacement of the support portion P4 can be suppressed. More specifically, the first resin body component 11 has a blocking portion P11 that defines the range of displacement of the support portion P4. In this modification, since the first resin body component 11 has a blocking portion P11 located directly below the maximum width portion P41 of the support portion, unnecessary downward displacement of the support portion P4 can be suppressed. Therefore, according to the first connector 10a, unnecessary displacement of the support portion P4 can be suppressed.

[0094] [Second variation]

[0095] Hereinafter, the first connector 10b of the second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when the first connector 10b and the second connector 110 of the second variant are not connected in a forward direction. Furthermore, regarding the first connector 10b of the second variant, only the parts that differ from the first connector 10 of the first embodiment will be described, and will be omitted thereafter.

[0096] In the second variation, the first connector 10b differs from the first connector 10 in that the left side of the support portion P4 does not contact the right side of the movable portion P2 when the first connector 10b is not connected to the second connector 110.

[0097] In the first connector 10b of the second variation described above, stress concentration on a portion of the external connection terminal can also be suppressed.

[0098] [Third variation]

[0099] Hereinafter, the first connector 10c of the third modification of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the first signal terminal 15r when viewed from the forward direction without the first connector 10c and the second connector 110 of the third variation connected. Furthermore, regarding the first connector 10c of the third variation, only the parts that differ from the first connector 10 of the first embodiment will be described, and will be omitted thereafter.

[0100] The first connector 10c of the third variation differs from the first connector 10 of the first embodiment in that the movable part P2 contacts the first resin main body component 11, and the support part P4 contacts the first resin main body component 11.

[0101] More specifically, the left side of the movable part P2 contacts the connecting part 11c. A first resin main body component 11 exists between the movable part P2 and the supporting part P4. The right side of the movable part P2 contacts the first resin main body component 11. The left side of the supporting part P4 contacts the first resin main body component 11. The coefficient of static friction between the movable part P2 and the first resin main body component 11 is greater than the coefficient of static friction between the supporting part P4 and the first resin main body component 11.

[0102] In the first connector 10c of the third variation described above, the same effect as that of the first connector 10 is achieved. Furthermore, according to the first connector 10c, the stress on the mounting portion P1 can be further suppressed. More specifically, the coefficient of static friction between the movable portion P2 and the first resin body component 11 is greater than the coefficient of static friction between the support portion P4 and the first resin body component 11. Therefore, when the first connector 10 connects to the second connector 110, the stress on the movable portion P2 is suppressed. As a result, according to the first connector 10, the stress on the mounting portion P1 can be further suppressed.

[0103] [Other implementation methods]

[0104] The connectors of the present invention are not limited to the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c, and can be modified within the scope of their spirit. In addition, the structures of the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c can be combined arbitrarily.

[0105] Furthermore, the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c may also omit the first grounding terminals 14b and 14f. Additionally, the second connector 110 may also omit the second grounding terminals 114b and 114f.

[0106] Furthermore, the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c may not have the second signal terminal 16c. Additionally, the second connector 110 may not have the fourth signal terminal 116c.

[0107] Furthermore, only one or more first signal terminals 15l are required. Also, only one or more first signal terminals 15r are required. Furthermore, only one or more third signal terminals 115l are required. Furthermore, only one or more third signal terminals 115r are required.

[0108] Furthermore, the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c only need to have at least one of the first signal terminals 15l and 15r. For example, if the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c do not have the first signal terminal 15l, the second connector 110 may also not have the third signal terminal 115l. For example, if the first connectors 10, 10a to 10c do not have the first signal terminal 15r, the second connector 110 may also not have the third signal terminal 115r.

[0109] In addition, the first signal terminal 15l may not have a shape that is symmetrical to the first signal terminal 15r.

[0110] In addition, the first signal terminal 15r may not include the protrusion P5.

[0111] Furthermore, the movable part P2 may not extend in the vertical direction.

[0112] In addition, the contact portion P3 may not have a shape that is curved and protrudes upwards.

[0113] In addition, the contact portion P3 may not have a curved section A11.

[0114] In addition, the support P4 may not extend in the vertical direction.

[0115] Furthermore, in the first connectors 10, 10b, and 10c, the width of the support portion P4 in the direction orthogonal to the vertical direction can also be uniform.

[0116] Furthermore, a direction orthogonal to the up-down direction does not necessarily have to be the front-back direction. For example, a direction orthogonal to the up-down direction can also be the left-right direction.

[0117] In addition, the protrusion P5 may not extend in the left or right direction.

[0118] Alternatively, at least a portion of the connecting part 11c may be located directly above the mounting part P1.

[0119] Alternatively, the first signal terminals 15l and 15r may also be supported by the first resin main body component 11 in the portion other than the support portion P4.

[0120] In addition, the connecting part 11c can also contact the mounting part P1.

[0121] Alternatively, at least a portion of the first resin main body component 11 may be located directly above or below the movable part P2.

[0122] Alternatively, at least a portion of the first resin main body component 11 may be located directly above or below the contact portion P3.

[0123] Alternatively, at least a portion of the first resin main body component 11 may be located directly above or below the support portion P4.

[0124] Alternatively, at least a portion of the frame portion 11b may not be located directly above the protrusion P5. That is, the first resin main body component 11 may not be located above the protrusion P5.

[0125] Furthermore, the upper surface of the protrusion P5 may not contact the frame portion 11b.

[0126] Furthermore, since the plurality of third signal terminals 115r of the second connector 110 are in contact with the plurality of first signal terminals 15r of the first connector 10 respectively, the direction of elastic deformation of the movable part P2 of each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15r is not limited to the right direction.

[0127] Furthermore, since the plurality of third signal terminals 115l of the second connector 110 are in contact with the plurality of first signal terminals 15l of the first connector 10 respectively, the direction of elastic deformation of the movable part P2 of each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l is not limited to the left direction.

[0128] Furthermore, the direction in which the support portion P4 displaces relative to the first resin body component 11 while being supported by it is not limited to the downward direction. For example, the direction in which the support portion P4 displaces relative to the first resin body component 11 while being supported by it can also be the upward direction. In this case, in the first connector 10a, the obstruction portion P11 can also be located above the support portion P4. Thus, the obstruction portion P11 can also limit the upward displacement range of the support portion P4.

[0129] The present invention has the following structure.

[0130] (1) A connector,

[0131] The connector has the following features:

[0132] First resin main body component; and

[0133] One or more first external connection terminals,

[0134] The aforementioned one or more first external connection terminals each include:

[0135] Installation Department;

[0136] Movable parts;

[0137] Contact parts; and

[0138] Support section

[0139] When the connector is installed on the component, the mounting part is electrically connected to the external electrodes of the component.

[0140] The aforementioned movable part is connected to the aforementioned mounting part.

[0141] The aforementioned contact portion is connected to the aforementioned movable portion.

[0142] When the aforementioned connector is connected to the second connector, the second external connection terminal of the second connector contacts the aforementioned contact portion.

[0143] When the movable part elastically deforms due to contact between the second external connection terminal and the first external connection terminal, the support portion shifts relative to the first resin main body component while supporting the first resin main body component.

[0144] (2) According to the connector described in (1),

[0145] The aforementioned mounting section extends in the left-right direction.

[0146] The movable part is located above the mounting part and extends in the vertical direction.

[0147] The aforementioned contact portion is located above the aforementioned movable portion, and has an inner peripheral surface facing downwards.

[0148] The aforementioned support portion is located to the right of the aforementioned movable portion and extends in the aforementioned vertical direction.

[0149] (3) According to the connector described in (1) or (2),

[0150] When the aforementioned connector is not connected to the aforementioned second connector, the aforementioned movable part is in contact with the aforementioned support part.

[0151] (4) According to the connector described in (2) or (3),

[0152] The aforementioned first external connection terminal includes:

[0153] The protrusion extends to the right from the lower end of the aforementioned support.

[0154] The aforementioned first resin main body component is located on the aforementioned protrusion.

[0155] (5) According to any one of the connectors described in (2) to (4),

[0156] The lower end of the aforementioned support portion is located above the aforementioned mounting portion.

[0157] (6) According to any one of the connectors described in (1) to (5),

[0158] The aforementioned contact portion has a curved bending section.

[0159] The aforementioned contact portion is connected to the aforementioned movable portion within the aforementioned curved section.

[0160] (7) According to any one of the connectors described in (1) to (6),

[0161] When the movable part elastically deforms due to contact between the second external connection terminal and the first external connection terminal, the support part moves relative to the first resin main body component in the vertical direction.

[0162] (8) According to any one of the connectors described in (1) to (7),

[0163] The aforementioned first resin main body component has a barrier portion that limits the range within which the aforementioned support portion can be displaced.

[0164] (9) According to any one of the connectors described in (1) to (8),

[0165] The aforementioned movable part comes into contact with the aforementioned first resin main body component.

[0166] The aforementioned support portion is in contact with the aforementioned first resin main body component.

[0167] The static friction coefficient between the movable part and the first resin main body is greater than that between the support part and the first resin main body.

[0168] (10) A connector assembly comprising:

[0169] The connector described in any one of (1) to (9); and

[0170] The aforementioned second connector.

[0171] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0172] 1: Connector assembly; 10, 10a-10c: First connector; 11: First resin main body component; 11a: Protrusion; 11b: Frame; 11c: Connecting part; 14b, 14f: First grounding terminal; 15l, 15r: First signal terminal; 16c: Second signal terminal; 110: Second connector; 111: Second resin main body component; 114b, 114f: Second grounding terminal; 115l, 115r: Third signal terminal; 116c: Fourth signal terminal; A11: Bending section; CP: Contact position; P1: Mounting part; P11: Obstruction part; P2: Movable part; P3: Contact part; P4: Support part; P41: Support part with maximum width; P42: Support part with minimum width; P5: Protrusion; W1: Support part with maximum width; W2: Support part with minimum width.

Claims

1. A connector comprising: First resin main body component; and One or more first external connection terminals, The aforementioned one or more first external connection terminals each include: Installation Department; Movable parts; Contact parts; and Support section When the connector is installed on the component, the mounting part is electrically connected to the external electrodes of the component. The aforementioned movable part is connected to the aforementioned mounting part. The aforementioned contact portion is connected to the aforementioned movable portion. When the aforementioned connector is connected to the second connector, the second external connection terminal of the second connector contacts the aforementioned contact portion. When the movable part elastically deforms due to contact between the second external connection terminal and the first external connection terminal, the support portion shifts relative to the first resin main body component while supporting the first resin main body component.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned mounting section extends in the left-right direction. The movable part is located above the mounting part and extends in the vertical direction. The aforementioned contact portion is located above the aforementioned movable portion, and has an inner peripheral surface facing downwards. The aforementioned support portion is located to the right of the aforementioned movable portion and extends in the aforementioned vertical direction.

3. The connector according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, When the aforementioned connector is not connected to the aforementioned second connector, the aforementioned movable part is in contact with the aforementioned support part.

4. The connector according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein, The aforementioned first external connection terminal includes: The protrusion extends to the right from the lower end of the aforementioned support. The aforementioned first resin main body component is located above the aforementioned protrusion.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The lower end of the aforementioned support portion is located above the aforementioned mounting portion.

6. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The aforementioned contact portion has a curved bending section. The aforementioned contact portion is connected to the aforementioned movable portion within the aforementioned curved section.

7. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, When the movable part elastically deforms due to contact between the second external connection terminal and the first external connection terminal, the support part moves relative to the first resin main body component in the vertical direction.

8. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The aforementioned first resin main body component has a barrier portion that limits the range within which the aforementioned support portion can be displaced.

9. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The aforementioned movable part comes into contact with the aforementioned first resin main body component. The aforementioned support portion is in contact with the aforementioned first resin main body component. The static friction coefficient between the movable part and the first resin main body is greater than that between the support part and the first resin main body.

10. A connector assembly, wherein, have: The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and The aforementioned second connector.

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