Shielded connector and connector body

Abstract

The invention discloses a shielded connector and a connector body. The shielded connector includes a connector body and a spring member. When the shielded connector is used, the shielded connector is at least partially accommodated in the housing. The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal. The shield cover has a cover body and an upright portion. The spring member has a first spring, a second spring, and a facing portion. The first spring is elastically deformable. When the shielded connector is used, the first spring is in contact with the housing. The second spring is elastically deformable. In an attached state in which the spring member is attached to the connector body, the second spring is in contact with the upright portion in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. In the attached state, the facing portion faces the top surface in the vertical direction or is in contact with the top surface in the vertical direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a shielded connector, comprising a shielding cover made of die-cast metal. Background Technology

[0002] See Figure 27 JP 2023-18174A (Patent Document 1) discloses such a connector 900 (or shielded connector 900). The shielded connector 900 includes a housing 910, a die-cast member 920 (or shielding cover 920), and terminals 930 (or signal contacts 930). The shielding cover 920 seamlessly surrounds the signal contacts 930 in a plane perpendicular to the X direction (or the front-to-back direction). This gives the shielded connector 900 in Patent Document 1 excellent shielding characteristics.

[0003] When using a shielded connector such as the shielded connector 900 in Patent Document 1, the shielded connector is mounted on a circuit board located within the housing, with the shielded connector at least partially housed within the housing. Furthermore, to improve the shielding performance of a shielded connector such as the shielded connector 900 in Patent Document 1, the shielded connector is typically configured such that the shielding cover of the shielded connector is connected to the housing. However, if the shielding cover is made of die-cast metal, connecting the shielding cover to the housing may be difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a shielded connector comprising a shielding cover made of die-cast metal, wherein: since the shielded connector includes the shielding cover, the shielded connector has good shielding characteristics; and the shielding cover is easy to connect to the housing.

[0005] One aspect of the present invention (a first aspect) provides a shielded connector comprising a connector body and a spring member. When used, the shielded connector is at least partially housed within a housing. The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal. The shielding cover has a cover body and an upright portion. The cover body has a top surface. The upright portion extends upward from the top surface in a vertical direction. The spring member is attached to the connector body. The spring member has a first spring, a second spring, and a facing portion. The first spring is elastically deformable. When the shielded connector is used, the first spring contacts the housing. The second spring is elastically deformable. In the attached state, with the spring member attached to the connector body, the second spring contacts the upright portion in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. In the attached state, the facing portion faces the top surface in a vertical direction or contacts the top surface in a vertical direction.

[0006] Another aspect (the second aspect) of the invention provides a shielded connector comprising a connector body and a spring member. When used, the shielded connector is at least partially housed within a housing. The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal. The shielding cover has a cover body. The cover body has a top surface. The spring member is attached to the connector body. The spring member has a first spring, a second spring, and a facing portion. The first spring is elastically deformable. When the shielded connector is used, the first spring contacts the housing. The second spring is elastically deformable. In the attached state, with the spring member attached to the connector body, the second spring contacts the shielding cover in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. In the attached state, the facing portion faces or contacts the top surface in the vertical direction.

[0007] Another aspect (third aspect) of the invention provides a connector body capable of forming a shielded connector by attaching a spring member to the connector body. When the shielded connector is used, the shielded connector is at least partially housed in and connected to a housing. The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal. The shielding cover has a cover body and an upright portion. The cover body has a top surface. The upright portion extends upward in a vertical direction from the top surface. When the spring member is attached to the connector body, the upright portion contacts the spring member.

[0008] The shielded connector of the present invention has the following structure: the shielded connector includes a connector body and a spring component; the connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal; the shielding cover has a cover body and an upright portion; the spring component has a first spring, a second spring, and a facing portion; the first spring is elastically deformable; when the shielded connector is used, the first spring contacts the housing; the second spring is elastically deformable; and in the attached state where the spring component is attached to the connector body, the second spring contacts the upright portion in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. Therefore, the structure of the shielded connector of the present invention is such that when the shielded connector is used, the second spring of the spring component is in elastic contact with the upright portion of the shielding cover made of die-cast metal, while the first spring of the spring component is in elastic contact with the housing. Specifically, the structure of the shielded connector of the present invention is as follows: since the shielded connector includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal, the shielded connector has good shielding characteristics; and the shielding cover is easy to connect to the housing.

[0009] The purpose of the invention and its structure can be understood more fully by studying the following description of preferred embodiments and referring to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a shielded connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a spring component is attached to the connector body.

[0011] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 Rear view of the shielded connector.

[0012] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 A side view of the shielded connector. In the figure, the housing is indicated by dashed lines.

[0013] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 Another perspective view of the shielded connector. The inner housing and signal contacts are omitted from the figure. Additionally, a portion of the shielded connector is enlarged and shown in the figure.

[0014] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the shielded connector.

[0015] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the connector body included in the shielded connector.

[0016] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 5 A top view of the outer housing included in the shielded connector.

[0017] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 7 A bottom view of the outer shell.

[0018] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 7 Side view of the outer shell.

[0019] Figure 10 It is shown Figure 7 Rear view of the casing.

[0020] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 5 A front view of the shielding cover included in the shielded connector.

[0021] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 11 A top view of the shielding cover.

[0022] Figure 13 It is shown Figure 11 A bottom view of the shielding cover.

[0023] Figure 14 It is shown Figure 11 Side view of the shielding cover.

[0024] Figure 15 It is shown Figure 11 Rear view of the shielding cover.

[0025] Figure 16 It is shown Figure 5 The figure shows a front view of a spring component included in a shielded connector. The spring component is in its state before being attached to the connector body, and each attachment portion of the spring component is not fully bent.

[0026] Figure 17 It is shown Figure 16 A top view of the spring component.

[0027] Figure 18 It is shown Figure 16 A bottom view of the spring component.

[0028] Figure 19 It is shown Figure 16 Side view of the spring component.

[0029] Figure 20 It is shown Figure 16 Rear view of the spring component.

[0030] Figure 21 It is shown Figure 2 The image shows a rear view of a first modified example of a shielded connector. The spring component is attached to the connector body.

[0031] Figure 22 It is shown Figure 21 A perspective view of the shielded connector. The inner shell and signal contacts are omitted from the drawing.

[0032] Figure 23 It is shown Figure 22 Another perspective view of the shielded connector.

[0033] Figure 24 It is shown Figure 2 The rear view of a second modified example of the shielded connector. In the figure, the spring component is attached to the connector body.

[0034] Figure 25 It is shown Figure 24 Side view of the shielded connector.

[0035] Figure 26 It is shown Figure 24 A perspective view of the shielded connector. The inner shell and signal contacts are omitted from the drawing.

[0036] Figure 27 This is an exploded perspective view of the connector of Patent Document 1.

[0037] While the invention may have various modifications and alternatives, specific embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, and will be described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description of specific embodiments are not intended to limit the invention to the specific forms disclosed, but rather are intended to cover all solutions, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Reference Figure 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shielded connector 100 is at least partially housed within the housing 800 when in use. When using the shielded connector 100, the shielded connector 100 is connected to the housing 800. When using the shielded connector 100, the shielded connector 100 is mounted on a circuit board (not shown) located within the housing 800. The shielded connector 100 can mate with a mating connector (not shown) in a front-rear direction, the mating connector being located in front of the shielded connector 100 in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the front-rear direction is the X direction. Specifically, forward is the positive X direction, and backward is the negative X direction.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the shielded connector 100 of this embodiment includes a connector body 200 and a spring component 500.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 In this embodiment, the connector body 200 can be used to form a shielded connector 100 by attaching a spring member 500 to the connector body 200. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the connector body 200 includes a shielding cover 300 made of die-cast metal.

[0041] like Figure 11 As shown, the shielding cover 300 of this embodiment has a cover body 310 and an upright portion 320. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the shielding cover 300 may not have the upright portion 320.

[0042] like Figure 12 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer cover body 310 defines the front end of the shielding cover 300 in the front-rear direction. The outer cover body 310 defines the rear end of the shielding cover 300 in the front-rear direction.

[0043] like Figure 12 As shown, the outer cover body 310 has a top surface 312.

[0044] like Figure 15As shown, in this embodiment, the top surface 312 faces upward in the vertical direction. The top surface 312 is a plane intersecting the vertical direction. More specifically, the top surface 312 is a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction. The top surface 312 defines the upper end of the outer cover body 310 in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the vertical direction is the Z direction. Specifically, upward is the positive Z direction, and downward is the negative Z direction.

[0045] like Figure 11 As shown, the outer cover body 310 has two sides 313.

[0046] like Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the side portions 313 respectively define opposite ends of the outer cover body 310 in the lateral direction. In this embodiment, the lateral direction is the Y direction. In addition, the lateral direction is also called the left-right direction. Specifically, it is assumed that the right is the negative Y direction and the left is the positive Y direction. Each side portion 313 has a shielding outer cover attachment portion 314, or attachment portion 314.

[0047] like Figure 11 As shown, the outer cover body 310 of this embodiment has two shielding cover attachment portions 314. The two shielding cover attachment portions 314 are spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction. Each shielding cover attachment portion 314 is recessed inward in the lateral direction. Each shielding cover attachment portion 314 has a shielding cover adjustment surface 3142.

[0048] like Figure 11 As shown, the shielding outer cover adjustment surface 3142 of this embodiment intersects both the vertical and horizontal directions. More specifically, the shielding outer cover adjustment surface 3142 is inclined with respect to both the vertical and horizontal directions. The shielding outer cover adjustment surface 3142 is a surface that faces downward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction. The shielding outer cover adjustment surface 3142 extends upward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction.

[0049] like Figure 14 As shown, the side portion 313 has a guiding surface 315 and a mating surface 3155.

[0050] like Figure 14 As shown, the guide surface 315 of this embodiment intersects both the front-rear direction and the lateral direction. More specifically, the guide surface 315 is inclined relative to both the front-rear direction and the lateral direction. The guide surface 315 is a surface that faces forward in the front-rear direction and outward in the lateral direction. The guide surface 315 extends forward in the front-rear direction and inward in the lateral direction. The guide surface 315 is located below the shielding outer cover attachment portion 314 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the guide surface 315 is located directly below the shielding outer cover attachment portion 314 in the vertical direction. The guide surface 315 is located in front of the joined surface 3155 in the front-rear direction.

[0051] like Figure 15 As shown, the mating surface 3155 of this embodiment intersects with the front-rear direction. More specifically, the mating surface 3155 is perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The mating surface 3155 faces rearward in the front-rear direction. The mating surface 3155 is located below the shielding cover attachment portion 314 in the vertical direction. The mating surface 3155 is located behind the shielding cover attachment portion 314 in the front-rear direction. The mating surface 3155 is located behind the guide surface 315 in the front-rear direction.

[0052] like Figure 12 As shown, the outer cover body 310 has a cylindrical portion 316.

[0053] like Figure 5 As shown, the cylindrical portion 316 of this embodiment has a hollow cylindrical shape extending in the front-rear direction. The cylindrical portion 316 has an opening 3162 at its front end in the front-rear direction. Figure 12 As shown, the cylindrical portion 316 is located in front of the top surface 312 in the front-rear direction. Figure 14 As shown, the cylindrical portion 316 is located in front of any side portion 313 in the front-rear direction. The cylindrical portion 316 is located below the shielding cover attachment portion 314 in the vertical direction. The cylindrical portion 316 is located in front of the shielding cover attachment portion 314 in the front-rear direction. The cylindrical portion 316 is located in front of the guide surface 315 in the front-rear direction. The cylindrical portion 316 is located in front of the mating surface 3155 in the front-rear direction. The cylindrical portion 316 defines the front end of the cover body 310 in the front-rear direction.

[0054] like Figure 14 As shown, the outer cover body 310 has a box-shaped portion 318.

[0055] like Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, the box-shaped portion 318 is located behind the cylindrical portion 316 in the front-rear direction. The box-shaped portion 318 is connected to the cylindrical portion 316. Figure 15 As shown, all top surfaces 312 and side portions 313 are provided on the box-shaped portion 318. Figure 4 As shown, the box-shaped portion 318 has a first opening 3182 and a second opening 3184. The first opening 3182 opens downward in the vertical direction. The second opening 3184 opens backward in the front-back direction.

[0056] like Figure 13 As shown, the outer cover body 310 has a fixing part 317.

[0057] like Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, each fixing part 317 extends downward from the box-shaped part 318 in the vertical direction. The fixing part 317 defines the lower end of the outer cover body 310 in the vertical direction. (Refer to...) Figure 3 When the shielded connector 100 is mounted on a circuit board located inside the housing 800, each fixing part 317 is connected to the grounding part of the circuit board (not shown).

[0058] like Figure 15 As shown, this embodiment has two upright portions 320. Specifically, the shielding cover 300 is provided with two upright portions 320. However, the invention is not limited to this. The number of upright portions 320 may also be one. The two upright portions 320 are spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. Figure 14 As shown, the upright portion 320 is located above the side portion 313 in the vertical direction. The upright portion 320 is located above the shielding outer cover attachment portion 314 in the vertical direction. The upright portion 320 is located behind the shielding outer cover attachment portion 314 in the front-rear direction. The upright portion 320 is located behind the guide surface 315 in the front-rear direction. The upright portion 320 is located behind the cylindrical portion 316 in the front-rear direction. The upright portion 320 is located above the cylindrical portion 316 in the vertical direction.

[0059] like Figure 15 As shown, each upright portion 320 extends upward from the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310 in the vertical direction. More specifically, each upright portion 320 extends in a plane defined by the front-back direction and the vertical direction. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, as long as the upright portion 320 extends upward from the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310, the upright portion 320 may not extend in a plane defined by the front-back direction and the vertical direction. For example, the upright portion 320 may extend in a plane defined by the vertical direction and the lateral direction. In addition, the upright portion 320 may extend in a direction intersecting both the front-back direction and the lateral direction. Each upright portion 320 extends straight in the vertical direction. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, as long as the upright portion 320 extends upward from the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310, the upright portion 320 may extend in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. Each upright portion 320 in this embodiment has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the lateral direction. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the upright portion 320 may be, for example, rod-shaped or columnar.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, the connector body 200 has three receiving surfaces 250. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the connector body 200 should have at least three receiving surfaces 250.

[0061] like Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, each receiving surface 250 faces upwards along the vertical direction. Each receiving surface 250 is a plane intersecting the vertical direction. More specifically, each receiving surface 250 is a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction. One of the receiving surfaces 250 is disposed on the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310.

[0062] like Figure 9 As shown, the connector body 200 is provided with an adjustment part 260.

[0063] Reference Figure 9 In this embodiment, there are four adjustment parts 260. The four adjustment parts 260 are divided into two groups, each group consisting of two adjustment parts 260. The two adjustment parts 260 in each group are equidistant from each other in the vertical direction. The two adjustment parts 260 in each group are equidistant from each other in the horizontal direction. The two adjustment parts 260 in each group are far apart from each other in the front-back direction.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, the connector body 200 also includes a housing 210, an inner housing 220, and a signal contact portion 240. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the connector body 200 may also omit the housing 210.

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer shell 210 is attached to the shielding cover 300. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The housing 210 is made of an insulator. The remaining two of the three receiving surfaces 250 are disposed on the housing 210. The housing 210 is provided with two recesses 212. The recesses 212 are spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction. Each recess 212 is recessed inward in the lateral direction. Figure 9 As shown, each adjustment portion 260 is the front-to-back surface of the recess 212. The recess 212 also serves as a housing attachment portion 212, or simply an attachment portion 212. The housing attachment portion 212 has a housing adjustment surface 2122.

[0066] Reference Figure 9 In this embodiment, the housing adjustment surface 2122 intersects both the vertical and horizontal directions. More specifically, the housing adjustment surface 2122 is inclined with respect to both the vertical and horizontal directions. The housing adjustment surface 2122 extends upward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction.

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, the outer casing 210 has a surrounding portion 214 and two hook portions 216.

[0068] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, the surrounding portion 214 has a generally rectangular tubular shape and extends in the front-rear direction. The surrounding portion 214 has an opening 2142 at its front end in the front-rear direction. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the surrounding portion 214 defines the front end of the outer casing 210 in the front-rear direction. Figure 1 As shown, the surrounding portion 214 defines the front end of the shielded connector 100 in the front-rear direction. With the housing 210 attached to the shielding cover 300, the front end of the surrounding portion 214 is located in front of the front end of the cylindrical portion 316 in the front-rear direction. With the housing 210 attached to the shielding cover 300, the surrounding portion 214 surrounds the cylindrical portion 316 in a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction. With the housing 210 attached to the shielding cover 300, the rear end of the surrounding portion 214 faces the front end of the box-shaped portion 318 in the front-rear direction.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, each hook portion 216 extends rearward from the surrounding portion 214 in the front-rear direction. Each hook portion 216 is elastically deformable. Each hook portion 216 defines the rear end of the housing 210 in the front-rear direction. A mating surface 2162 is provided around the rear end of each hook portion 216.

[0070] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the mating surface 2162 faces forward in the front-to-back direction. The mating surface 2162 can move outward in the lateral direction through the elastic deformation of the hook portion 216. Figure 4 As shown, when the outer shell 210 is attached to the shielding cover 300, the mating surface 2162 is located behind the mating surface 3155 in the front-rear direction and faces the mating surface 3155 in the front-rear direction. Even if a forward force is applied to the outer shell 210 attached to the shielding cover 300, the outer shell 210 is prevented from falling off the shielding cover 300. It should be noted that when the outer shell 210 is attached to the shielding cover 300, the aforementioned guide surface 315 guides the rear end of the hook portion 216.

[0071] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, the inner shell 220 is made of an insulator. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the inner shell 220 is located inside the shielding outer cover 300.

[0072] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, each signal contact 240 is a needle-shaped contact made of metal. (Refer to...) Figure 2 The shielding cover 300 seamlessly surrounds the signal contact 240 in a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction. More specifically, with the shielding cover 300 insulated from any signal contact 240 by the inner shell 220, the shielding cover 300 seamlessly surrounds the signal contact 240 in a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction. When the shielded connector 100 mates with the mating connector, the signal contact 240 contacts the mating contact (not shown) of the mating connector.

[0073] like Figure 5 As shown, each signal contact 240 has a contact 242 around its front end. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 5 The contact portion 242 is located in the hollow portion of the cylindrical portion 316. The cylindrical portion 316 seamlessly surrounds the contact portion 242 in a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction. When the shielded connector 100 mates with the mating connector, the contact portion 242 contacts the mating contact portion (not shown) of the mating contact portion.

[0074] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, the spring component 500 is made of metal. The spring component 500 is constructed from a single sheet of metal. More specifically, the spring component 500 is formed by stamping a blank from the single sheet of metal and then bending the blank. The spring component 500 is independent and separate from the shielding cover 300. Figure 4 As shown, the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200. Figure 2 As shown, when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, each upright portion 320 is in contact with the spring component 500. Specifically, in the attached state where the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, each upright portion 320 is electrically connected to the spring component 500.

[0075] like Figure 17 As shown, the spring component 500 has a first spring 510, a second spring 520, and a facing portion 530.

[0076] like Figure 19 As shown, in this embodiment, the first spring 510 defines the front end of the spring member 500 in the front-rear direction. The first spring 510 defines the upper end of the spring member 500 in the vertical direction. The upper end of the first spring 510 is a free end. The first spring 510 can elastically deform. Specifically, the first spring 510 can elastically deform downward in the vertical direction. More specifically, the first spring 510 can elastically deform downward in the vertical direction with its front end as a fulcrum. Therefore, the upper end of the first spring 510 can move downward in the vertical direction.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, the first spring 510 is folded so that its folded portion rests on the housing 210. When the shielded connector 100 is used, the first spring 510 contacts the housing 800. Specifically, when the shielded connector 100 is used, the first spring 510 contacts the housing 800 in the vertical direction. More specifically, when the shielded connector 100 is used, the upper end of the first spring 510 elastically contacts the housing 800 from below in the vertical direction. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, when the shielded connector 100 is used, the first spring 510 may contact the housing 800 in the lateral direction.

[0078] like Figure 19 As shown, in this embodiment, each second spring 520 defines the rear end of the spring member 500 in the front-rear direction. As... Figure 20 As shown, the upper end of each second spring 520 is a free end. The second spring 520 can elastically deform. Specifically, each second spring 520 can elastically deform inward in the lateral direction. More specifically, each second spring 520 can elastically deform inward in the lateral direction with its lower end as a fulcrum.

[0079] like Figure 17 As shown, there are two second springs 520. Each second spring 520 extends laterally from the facing portion 530. This simplifies the structure of the spring component 500. Additionally, this reduces the amount of scrap metal generated when the spring component 500 is stamped from the sheet metal.

[0080] like Figure 2 As shown, the second spring 520 contacts the upright portion 320. With the spring component 500 attached to the connector body 200, the second spring 520 contacts the upright portion 320 in a direction intersecting the vertical direction. More specifically, the second spring 520 contacts the upright portion 320 in the horizontal direction. In the attached state, the second spring 520 contacts the upright portion 320 from the inside in the horizontal direction. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, in the attached state, the second spring 520 can contact the upright portion 320 from the outside in the horizontal direction.

[0081] As described above, the shielded connector 100 of this embodiment has the following structure: two upright portions 320 are spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction; each second spring 520 extends from the facing portion 530 in the lateral direction; and the second spring 520 contacts the upright portion 320 respectively. This allows the second spring 520 to contact the upright portion 320 on opposite sides of the facing portion 530 in the lateral direction. Therefore, the structure of the shielded connector 100 of this embodiment ensures that the force applied by the spring member 500 to the shielding cover 300 is properly balanced.

[0082] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4In a plane perpendicular to the lateral direction, the size of each upright portion 320 is larger than the size of any second spring 520. Specifically, when the shielding connector 100 is viewed from the outside in the lateral direction, each upright portion 320 obstructs any second spring 520. The shielding connector 100 of this embodiment has a size of approximately 2 cm in the front-rear direction and a size of approximately 1 cm or more in the lateral direction. Therefore, each second spring 520 of this embodiment is smaller and has lower strength. Therefore, when the fingers of an assembler come into contact with the second spring 520 when attaching the spring component 500 to the connector body 200, the second spring 520 may deform or break. However, the shielding connector 100 of this embodiment has the upright portion 320 as described above. This prevents the fingers of an assembler from coming into contact with the second spring 520 when attaching the spring component 500 to the connector body 200. Therefore, deformation of the second spring 520 is prevented when attaching the spring component 500 to the connector body 200.

[0083] like Figure 17 As shown, each second spring 520 has three elastic deformation portions 522. (Refer to...) Figure 20 Each elastically deformable portion 522 extends from the facing portion 530 in the lateral direction. More specifically, each elastically deformable portion 522 extends upward in the vertical direction and outward in the lateral direction from the outer end of the facing portion 530 in the lateral direction, and then extends upward in the vertical direction and inward in the lateral direction.

[0084] like Figure 20 As shown, the facing portion 530 of this embodiment has a flat plate shape intersecting the vertical direction. More specifically, the facing portion 530 has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the vertical direction. Figure 17 As shown, the facing part 530 is located behind the first spring 510 in the front-rear direction.

[0085] like Figure 2 As shown, the facing portion 530 is located between the two upright portions 320 in the lateral direction. When the spring member 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the facing portion 530 contacts the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310 in the vertical direction. However, the invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the shielded connector 100 is structured such that, when the spring member 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the facing portion 530 does not contact the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310 in the vertical direction, but rather faces the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310. In other words, the shielded connector 100 is structured such that, when the spring member 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the facing portion 530 faces or contacts the top surface 312 of the outer cover body 310 in the vertical direction.

[0086] like Figure 18 As shown, the spring component 500 has a main body 540.

[0087] like Figure 17 As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 540 connects the first spring 510 and the facing portion 530 to each other. (As...) Figure 18 As shown, the main body 540 has a first part 541, a second part 542 and a third part 543.

[0088] like Figure 19 As shown, the first part 541 of this embodiment has a flat plate shape intersecting the vertical direction. Specifically, the first part 541 has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the vertical direction. The first part 541 connects the first spring 510 and the second part 542 to each other.

[0089] like Figure 19 As shown, the second part 542 in this embodiment has a flat plate shape intersecting the front-back direction. Specifically, the second part 542 has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the front-back direction. The second part 542 connects the first part 541 and the third part 543 to each other.

[0090] like Figure 19 As shown, the third part 543 of this embodiment has a flat plate shape intersecting the vertical direction. Specifically, the third part 543 has a flat plate shape perpendicular to the vertical direction. Figure 18 As shown, the third part 543 connects the second part 542 and the facing part 530.

[0091] like Figure 18 As shown, the spring component 500 has three pressing surfaces 550. However, the invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the spring component 500 should have at least three pressing surfaces 550.

[0092] like Figure 18 As shown, each pressing surface 550 in this embodiment intersects the vertical direction. Specifically, each pressing surface 550 is perpendicular to the vertical direction. Two of the three pressing surfaces 550 are respectively disposed at both ends of the first part 541 in the horizontal direction. The remaining one of the three pressing surfaces 550 is disposed on the facing part 530. (Refer to...) Figure 6 and Figure 18 Each pressing surface 550 corresponds to a receiving surface 250. Each pressing surface 550 is located on the corresponding receiving surface 250 in the vertical direction.

[0093] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 18When the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, each pressing surface 550 of the spring component 500 is pressed against the corresponding receiving surface 250 of the connector body 200 by the assembly tool. In other words, the structure of the shielded connector 100 of this embodiment is such that when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the spring component 500 presses against the connector body 200 at three points. Therefore, the structure of the shielded connector 100 of this embodiment makes the posture of the spring component 500 pressed against the connector body 200 by the assembly tool stable.

[0094] As described above, the shielded connector 100 of this embodiment has the following structure: the first spring 510 is folded so that its folded portion is located on the housing 210; the remaining two of the three receiving surfaces 250 are disposed on the housing 210. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the shielded connector 100 can be modified as follows: the shielded connector 100 does not include the housing 210; all receiving surfaces 250 are disposed on the shielding cover 300. Alternatively, the shielded connector 100 can be modified as follows: the first spring 510 is folded so that its folded portion is located on the shielding cover 300; all receiving surfaces 250 are disposed on the shielding cover 300.

[0095] like Figure 16 As shown, the spring component 500 has two first extensions 560 and two second extensions 570.

[0096] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, each first extension 560 extends from the outer end of the first portion 541 in the lateral direction. More specifically, each first extension 560 extends outward from the first portion 541 in the lateral direction and is bent to extend downward in the vertical direction and inward in the lateral direction. Figure 18 As shown, two first extensions 560 extend from opposite ends of the first part 541 in the lateral direction. Each first extension 560 is located in front of the second part 542 in the front-rear direction. Figure 4 As shown, when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, a portion of the first extension 560 is accommodated in the recess 212.

[0097] like Figure 19 As shown, the first extension 560 has a first curved portion 561 and a first flat portion 562.

[0098] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the first curved portion 561 defines the outer end of the first extension 560 in the lateral direction. For example... Figure 4 As shown, when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, a portion of the first bent portion 561 is accommodated in the recess 212.

[0099] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the first flat plate portion 562 extends downward in the vertical direction from the first curved portion 561 and extends inward in the horizontal direction. The first flat plate portion 562 has a flat plate shape that intersects both the vertical and horizontal directions. Specifically, the first flat plate portion 562 has a flat plate shape that is inclined relative to both the vertical and horizontal directions. Figure 4 As shown, when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the first flat plate portion 562 is accommodated in the recess 212 of the housing 210.

[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, each second extension 570 extends from the outer end of the third portion 543 in the lateral direction. More specifically, each second extension 570 extends outward from the third portion 543 in the lateral direction, and is bent to extend downward in the vertical direction and inward in the lateral direction. Figure 18 As shown, two second extensions 570 extend from opposite ends of the third part 543 in the lateral direction. Each second extension 570 is located behind the second part 542 in the front-rear direction. Each second extension 570 is located in front of the facing part 530 in the front-rear direction. Figure 4 As shown, when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, a portion of the second extension 570 is accommodated in the shielding cover attachment portion 314.

[0101] like Figure 19 As shown, the second extension 570 has a second curved portion 571 and a second flat portion 572.

[0102] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the second curved portion 571 defines the outer end of the second extension portion 570 in the lateral direction.

[0103] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the second flat plate portion 572 extends downward from the second curved portion 571 in the vertical direction and inward in the horizontal direction. The second flat plate portion 572 has a flat plate shape that intersects both the vertical and horizontal directions. Specifically, the second flat plate portion 572 has a flat plate shape that is inclined relative to both the vertical and horizontal directions. Figure 4 As shown, when the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, a portion of the second flat plate portion 572 is accommodated in the shielding cover attachment portion 314.

[0104] like Figure 16 and Figure 20 As shown, the spring component 500 is provided with an adjustable part 5622.

[0105] like Figure 16 and Figure 20As shown, in this embodiment, the adjustable portion 5622 is disposed on the first extension 560. More specifically, each adjustable portion 5622 is the front-to-back surface of the first flat plate portion 562. Figure 3 As shown, with the spring component 500 attached to the connector body 200, the adjustable part 5622 faces the adjusting part 260 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the adjusting part 260 adjusts the movement of the adjustable part 5622 in the front-rear direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0106] like Figure 20 As shown, the spring component 500 is provided with an attachment portion 580.

[0107] like Figure 20 As shown, in this embodiment, the attachment portion 580 is provided on the first extension portion 560 and the second extension portion 570. More specifically, both the first flat plate portion 562 and the second flat plate portion 572 serve as the attachment portion 580. (Refer to...) Figure 4 When the attachment portion 580 is attached to the connector body 200, the adjustment spring member 500 adjusts its vertical movement relative to the connector body 200. Specifically, when the attachment portion 580 is attached to the connector body 200, the adjustment surface portion 530 adjusts its vertical movement relative to the connector body 200. Note that even when the attachment portion 580 is attached to the connector body 200, the movement of the first spring 510 and the second spring 520 is not adjusted.

[0108] like Figure 16 As shown, the attachment portion 580 includes two first attachment portions 581 and two second attachment portions 582.

[0109] like Figure 16 As shown, in this embodiment, the first attachment portion 581 is disposed on the first extension portion 560. More specifically, the first flat plate portion 562 serves as the first attachment portion 581. (Refer to...) Figure 3 and Figure 9 When the spring component 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the first attachment portion 581 faces the housing adjustment surface 2122.

[0110] like Figure 16 As shown, in this embodiment, the second attachment portion 582 is disposed on the second extension portion 570. More specifically, the second flat plate portion 572 serves as the second attachment portion 582. (Refer to...) Figure 3 and Figure 14 With the spring component 500 attached to the connector body 200, the second attachment portion 582 faces the shielding cover adjustment surface 3142.

[0111] As described above, the shielded connector 100 has the following structure: When the spring member 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the first attachment portion 581 faces the housing adjustment surface 2122, which extends upward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction; when the spring member 500 is attached to the connector body 200, the second attachment portion 582 faces the shielding cover adjustment surface 3142, which extends upward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction. This structure adjusts the vertical movement of the spring member 500 relative to the connector body 200. In other words, even if an upward force is applied to the spring member 500 attached to the connector body 200, upward movement of the spring member 500 is prevented.

[0112] Although the present invention has been specifically described above with reference to embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and substitutions are possible.

[0113] The shielded connector 100 of the above embodiment has the following structure: the spring member 500 has two second springs 520; and the two second springs 520, in the attached state, respectively contact the two upright portions 320 in the lateral direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the shielded connector 100 may be similar to Figures 21 to 23 The shielded connector 100A shown in the first modified example is modified. In other words, the shielded connector 100 can be modified as follows: the spring member 500A has a second spring 520 and an abutment portion 525; in the attached state where the spring member 500A is attached to the connector body 200, the abutment portion 525 abuts against one of the two upright portions 320 in the lateral direction; and in the attached state, the second spring 520 contacts the remaining one of the two upright portions 320 in the lateral direction.

[0114] The shielded connector 100 of the above embodiment has the following structure: the shielding cover 300 has two upright portions 320, each of which extends upward from the top surface 312 of the cover body 310; each second spring 520 of the spring member 500 extends upward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction from the outer end of the facing portion 530 in the horizontal direction, then extends upward in the vertical direction and inward in the horizontal direction; and the second spring 520 contacts the upright portion 320 respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the shielded connector 100 may be similar to Figures 24 to 26The shielded connector 100B shown in the second modified example is modified. In other words, the shielded connector 100 can be modified as follows: the shielding cover 300B of the connector body 200B does not have an upright portion 320; the spring member 500B has two extensions 535 and two second springs 520B; the two extensions 535 extend downward in the vertical direction from opposite ends of the facing portion 530B in the horizontal direction; the second springs 520B extend upward in the vertical direction and inward in the horizontal direction from the extensions 535, and then extend upward in the vertical direction and outward in the horizontal direction; and the second springs 520B contact the side portion 313B of the cover body 310B of the shielding cover 300B. In this case, the second attachment portion 582B of the attachment portion 580B is provided at the lower end of the extension 535, and the shielding cover is provided at the lower part of the box-shaped portion 318B of the cover body 310B by the attachment portion 314B or the attachment portion 314B.

[0115] Although embodiments considered to be preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention, and the invention is intended to claim protection for all such embodiments falling within the true scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A shielded connector, comprising a connector body and a spring component, wherein, When the shielded connector is used, the shielded connector is at least partially housed within the housing; The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal; The shielding cover has a main body and an upright part; The outer cover body has a top surface; The upright portion extends upward from the top surface in a vertical direction; The spring component is attached to the connector body; The spring component has a first spring, a second spring, and a facing portion; The first spring is capable of elastic deformation; When the shielded connector is used, the first spring contacts the housing; The second spring is capable of elastic deformation; When the spring component is attached to the connector body, the second spring contacts the upright portion in a direction intersecting the vertical direction; and In the attached state, the facing portion faces the top surface along the vertical direction or contacts the top surface along the vertical direction.

2. The shielded connector according to claim 1, wherein, The shielding cover is provided with two upright sections; The two upright portions are positioned far apart from each other in a lateral direction perpendicular to the vertical direction; The facing portion is located between the two upright portions in the lateral direction; and The second spring contacts the upright portion along the lateral direction.

3. The shielded connector according to claim 2, wherein, In a plane perpendicular to the lateral direction, the size of each of the upright portions is larger than the size of the second spring; and When the shielding connector is viewed from the outside in the lateral direction, each of the upright portions blocks the second spring.

4. The shielded connector according to claim 2, wherein, The second spring extends from the facing portion along the lateral direction.

5. The shielded connector according to claim 2, wherein, The spring component has two second springs; and The second spring contacts the upright portion.

6. The shielded connector according to claim 1, wherein, The connector body has at least three receiving surfaces; The spring component has at least three pressing surfaces; The pressing surfaces correspond to the receiving surfaces respectively; and Each of the pressing surfaces is located on the corresponding receiving surface in the vertical direction.

7. The shielded connector according to claim 1, wherein, The spring component is provided with an adjustable part; The connector body is provided with an adjustment section; and The adjustment unit adjusts the movement of the adjusted part in the front-back direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

8. The shielded connector according to claim 1, wherein, The spring component is provided with an attachment portion; and When the attachment portion is attached to the connector body, the movement of the spring component relative to the connector body in the vertical direction is adjusted.

9. A shielded connector, comprising a connector body and a spring component, wherein, When the shielded connector is used, the shielded connector is at least partially housed within the housing; The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal; The shielding cover has a main body; The outer cover body has a top surface; The spring component is attached to the connector body; The spring component has a first spring, a second spring, and a facing portion; The first spring is capable of elastic deformation; When the shielded connector is used, the first spring contacts the housing; The second spring is capable of elastic deformation; When the spring component is attached to the connector body, the second spring contacts the shielding cover in a direction intersecting the vertical direction; and In the attached state, the facing portion faces the top surface along the vertical direction or contacts the top surface along the vertical direction.

10. A connector body capable of forming a shielded connector by attaching a spring member to the connector body, wherein, When the shielded connector is used, the shielded connector is at least partially housed in the housing and connected to the housing; The connector body includes a shielding cover made of die-cast metal; The shielding cover has a main body and an upright part; The outer cover body has a top surface; The upright portion extends upward from the top surface in a vertical direction; and When the spring component is attached to the connector body, the upright portion contacts the spring component.

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