Electrical connection assembly and connector

Abstract

Disclosed are an electrical connection assembly and a connector. The electrical connection assembly includes a flexible flat member for transmitting electric current and a row of terminals crimped to one end of the flexible flat member. The terminals include a mating portion for mating with a mating terminal and a crimping portion for crimping to the flexible flat member. The crimping portion of the terminal is bent 90 degrees with respect to the mating portion, so that the terminal is L-shaped. In the present invention, the crimping portion of the terminal is bent 90 degrees with respect to the mating portion, so that the extending direction of the flexible flat member connected to the crimping portion of the terminal is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing, thereby being able to meet some specific applications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electrical connection assembly and a connector including the electrical connection assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, connectors for electrically connecting flexible flat cables or flexible circuit boards typically include a housing and a row of terminals. The terminals include mating portions for mating with mating terminals and crimping portions for electrical connection with the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board. In the prior art, both the mating portions and crimping portions of the terminals extend longitudinally along the housing. This results in the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board connected to the crimping portion of the terminal extending longitudinally along the housing. However, in some specific applications, it is necessary for the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board to extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a flexible flat member for transmitting current; and a row of terminals crimped to one end of the flexible flat member. Each terminal includes: a mating portion for mating with a mating terminal; and a crimping portion for crimping onto the flexible flat member. The crimping portion of the terminal is bent at a 90-degree angle relative to the mating portion, such that the terminal is L-shaped.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flexible flat member is a flexible flat cable, the flexible flat cable having a row of conductive core wires, and the crimping portion of the row of terminals is electrically connected to the row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable respectively.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flexible flat member is a flexible circuit board, the flexible circuit board having a row of conductive traces, and the crimping portion of the row of terminals being electrically connected to the row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board respectively.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing having a row of terminal sockets; and the aforementioned electrical connection assembly, wherein mating portions of a row of terminals are respectively inserted into the row of terminal sockets of the housing.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal socket extends longitudinally along the housing, the mating portion of the terminal is inserted into the terminal socket longitudinally along the housing, and the flexible flat member is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing and extends along the height direction of the housing.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes a rear cover, which is mounted and latched onto the rear side of the housing for covering the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear cover includes: a rear cover plate covering the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets; and a pair of snap fasteners respectively connected to both sides of the rear cover plate, with mating snap fasteners engaging with the snap fasteners formed on both lateral sides of the housing, wherein the crimping portion of the row of terminals and one end of the flexible flat member are clamped and fixed between the rear cover plate and the rear end of the housing.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the snap fastener has a locking protrusion, and the mating snap fastener has a slot that engages with the locking protrusion; the mating snap fastener also has a protrusion located on its outer side for engaging with the mating housing of the mating connector to lock the housing and the mating housing together.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking spring is formed on the mating portion of the terminal, the locking spring engaging with the inner wall of the terminal socket to lock the mating portion of the terminal in the terminal socket of the housing.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes: a main housing portion in which the row of terminal sockets is formed; and a cover portion, one side of which is connected to the front side of the top of the main housing portion, the row of terminal sockets having a top opening and a rear opening, the cover portion covering the top opening and the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cover portion includes: a top plate portion for covering the top opening of the row of terminal sockets; and a rear plate portion for covering the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets, one side of the top plate portion being flexibly connected to the main housing portion, such that the top plate portion can rotate relative to the main housing portion between an open position and a closed position; one side of the rear plate portion being flexibly connected to the other side of the top plate portion, such that the rear plate portion can rotate relative to the rear plate portion between an open position and a closed position.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a hook portion is formed on the other side of the top plate portion, and a slot portion is formed on the rear side of the main shell portion, wherein the hook portion engages with the slot portion to lock the top plate portion in a closed position.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking spring is formed on the mating portion of the terminal, and a protruding locking portion is formed on the bottom surface of the top plate portion; when the top plate portion is in the closed position, the locking portion is inserted from the top opening of the terminal socket and abuts against the locking spring to lock the mating portion of the terminal in the terminal socket.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a snap-fit ​​portion is formed on the other side of the rear plate portion, the snap-fit ​​portion being locked onto the edge of the positioning plate of the main shell portion to lock the rear plate portion in a closed position.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the rear plate portion is in the closed position, the crimping portion of the row of terminals and one end of the flexible flat member are clamped and fixed between the positioning plate of the rear plate portion and the main shell portion.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the crimping portion of the terminal is adapted to be bent 90 degrees relative to the mating portion under the pressure of the rear plate portion during the rotation of the rear plate portion from the open position to the closed position.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, mating snaps for engaging with mating housings are formed on both lateral sides of the main housing portion, so as to lock the housing and the mating housing together.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0022] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the crimping portion of the terminal is bent at 90 degrees relative to the mating portion, such that the extension direction of the flexible flat member connected to the crimping portion of the terminal is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing, thereby enabling certain specific applications to be met.

[0023] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 A perspective view of a row of terminals of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cover plate portion is in the open position;

[0028] Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear, is shown, with the cover portion in the closed position.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front, wherein the cover portion is in the closed position;

[0030] Figure 7 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 8 A perspective view of a row of terminals of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 9 A vertical sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0034] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0035] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly is provided. The electrical connection assembly includes: a flexible flat member for transmitting current; and a row of terminals crimped to one end of the flexible flat member. Each terminal includes: a mating portion for mating with a mating terminal; and a crimping portion for crimping onto the flexible flat member. The crimping portion of the terminal is bent at a 90-degree angle relative to the mating portion, such that the terminal is L-shaped.

[0036] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing having a row of terminal sockets; and the aforementioned electrical connection assembly, wherein mating portions of a row of terminals are respectively inserted into the row of terminal sockets of the housing.

[0037] First Embodiment

[0038] Figures 1 to 3 This illustrates a first embodiment of the invention. Figure 1 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A perspective view of a row of terminals 3 of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly 300 is disclosed. The electrical connection assembly 300 includes a flexible flat member 4 and a row of terminals 3. The flexible flat member 4 is used to transmit current. The row of terminals 3 is crimped to one end of the flexible flat member 4. Each terminal 3 includes a mating portion 31 and a crimping portion 32. The mating portion 31 is used to mate with a mating terminal. The crimping portion 32 is used to crimp onto the flexible flat member 4. The crimping portion 32 of the terminal 3 is bent at a 90-degree angle relative to the mating portion 31, such that the terminal 3 is L-shaped.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flexible flat member 4 can be a flexible flat cable, which has a row of conductive core wires (not shown), and the crimping portion 32 of a row of terminals 3 is electrically connected to the row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable respectively.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flexible flat member 4 can be a flexible circuit board having a row of conductive traces (not shown), and the crimping portion 32 of a row of terminals 3 is electrically connected to the row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a housing 1 and the aforementioned electrical connection assembly 300. A row of terminal sockets 101 is formed in the housing 1. The mating portions 31 of a row of terminals 3 of the electrical connection assembly 300 are respectively inserted into the row of terminal sockets 101 of the housing 1.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal socket 101 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, the mating part 31 of the terminal 3 is inserted into the terminal socket 101 along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, and the flexible flat member 4 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1 and extends along the height direction Z of the housing 1.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector also includes a rear cover 2, which is installed and latched onto the rear side of the housing 1 to cover the rear opening of a row of terminal sockets 101.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the rear cover 2 includes a rear cover plate 20 and a pair of snap fasteners 21. The rear cover plate 20 covers the rear opening of a row of terminal sockets 101. The pair of snap fasteners 21 are respectively connected to both sides of the rear cover plate 20. On the transverse X sides of the housing 1, mating snap fasteners 11 that engage with the snap fasteners 21 are formed respectively. The crimping portion 32 of the row of terminals 3 and one end of the flexible flat member 4 are clamped and fixed between the rear cover plate 20 and the rear end of the housing 1.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the snap fastener 21 has a locking protrusion 21a, and the mating snap fastener 11 has a groove 11a that engages with the locking protrusion 21a. The mating snap fastener 11 also has a protrusion 11b located on its outer side, which is used to engage with the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector (not shown) to lock the housing 1 and the mating housing together.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a locking spring 31a is formed on the mating portion 31 of the terminal 3. The locking spring 31a engages with the inner wall of the terminal socket 101 to lock the mating portion 31 of the terminal 3 in the terminal socket 101 of the housing 1.

[0048] Second Embodiment

[0049] Figures 4 to 9 This illustrates a second embodiment of the invention. Figure 4 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cover portion 12 is in the open position; Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear, wherein the cover portion 12 is in the closed position; Figure 6 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown, with the cover portion 12 in a closed position. Figure 7 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8A perspective view of a row of terminals 3 of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 9 A vertical sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0050] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connection assembly 300 is disclosed. The electrical connection assembly 300 includes a flexible flat member 4 and a row of terminals 3. The flexible flat member 4 is used to transmit current. The row of terminals 3 is crimped to one end of the flexible flat member 4. Each terminal 3 includes a mating portion 31 and a crimping portion 32. The mating portion 31 is used to mate with a mating terminal. The crimping portion 32 is used to crimp onto the flexible flat member 4. The crimping portion 32 of the terminal 3 is bent at a 90-degree angle relative to the mating portion 31, such that the terminal 3 is L-shaped.

[0051] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flexible flat member 4 can be a flexible flat cable, which has a row of conductive core wires (not shown), and the crimping portion 32 of a row of terminals 3 is electrically connected to the row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable respectively.

[0052] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flexible flat member 4 can be a flexible circuit board having a row of conductive traces (not shown), and the crimping portion 32 of a row of terminals 3 is electrically connected to the row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

[0053] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a housing 1 and the aforementioned electrical connection assembly 300. A row of terminal sockets 101 is formed in the housing 1. The mating portions 31 of a row of terminals 3 of the electrical connection assembly 300 are respectively inserted into the row of terminal sockets 101 of the housing 1.

[0054] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal socket 101 extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, the mating part 31 of the terminal 3 is inserted into the terminal socket 101 along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, and the flexible flat member 4 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1 and extends along the height direction Z of the housing 1.

[0055] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 includes a main housing portion 10 and a cover portion 12. A row of terminal sockets 101 is formed in the main housing portion 10. One side of the cover portion 12 is connected to the front side of the top of the main housing portion 10. The row of terminal sockets 101 has a top opening and a rear opening, and the cover portion 12 covers the top opening and the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets 101.

[0056] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cover portion 12 includes a top plate portion 121 and a rear plate portion 122. The top plate portion 121 covers the top opening of a row of terminal sockets 101. The rear plate portion 122 covers the rear opening of a row of terminal sockets 101. One side of the top plate portion 121 is flexibly connected to the main housing portion 10, allowing the top plate portion 121 to rotate relative to the main housing portion 10 between an open position and a closed position. One side of the rear plate portion 122 is flexibly connected to the other side of the top plate portion 121, allowing the rear plate portion 122 to rotate relative to the rear plate portion 122 between an open position and a closed position.

[0057] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a hook portion 12a is formed on the other side of the top plate portion 121, and a slot portion 10a is formed on the rear side of the main shell portion 10. The hook portion 12a engages with the slot portion 10a to lock the top plate portion 121 in the closed position.

[0058] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a locking spring 31a is formed on the mating portion 31 of the terminal 3, and a protruding locking portion 12b is formed on the bottom surface of the top plate portion 121. When the top plate portion 121 is in the closed position, the locking portion 12b is inserted from the top opening of the terminal socket 101 and abuts against the locking spring 31a to lock the mating portion 31 of the terminal 3 in the terminal socket 101.

[0059] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a C-shaped latching portion 12c is formed on the other side of the rear plate portion 122. The C-shaped latching portion 12c is latched onto the edge of the positioning plate 10c of the main housing portion 10 to lock the rear plate portion 122 in the closed position.

[0060] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the rear plate portion 122 is in the closed position, the crimping portion 32 of a row of terminals 3 and one end of the flexible flat member 4 are clamped and fixed between the rear plate portion 122 and the positioning plate 10c of the main shell portion 10.

[0061] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping portion 32 of the terminal 3 is adapted to be bent 90 degrees relative to the mating portion 31 under the pressure of the rear plate portion 122 during the process of the rear plate portion 122 rotating from the open position to the closed position. In this way, it is not necessary to pre-bend the crimping portion 32 of the terminal 3, nor is it necessary to provide a special mold for bending the crimping portion 32 of the terminal 3, which reduces costs and improves production efficiency.

[0062] like Figures 4 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, mating snaps 11 are formed on both sides of the transverse X of the main housing 10 for engaging with snaps (not shown) of mating housings (not shown) to lock the housing 1 and the mating housing together.

[0063] like Figures 4 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0064] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0065] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0066] While some embodiments of the general concept of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0067] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connection assembly, characterized in that, include: Flexible flat component (4) for transmitting current; and A row of terminals (3) is pressed to one end of the flexible flat member (4). The terminal (3) includes: The mating part (31) is used to mate with the mating terminal; and The crimping part (32) is used to crimp onto the flexible flat part (4). The crimping portion (32) of the terminal (3) is bent at 90 degrees relative to the mating portion (31), so that the terminal (3) is L-shaped.

2. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible flat component (4) is a flexible flat cable, which has a row of conductive core wires. The crimping portion (32) of the row of terminals (3) is electrically connected to the row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable.

3. The electrical connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible flat component (4) is a flexible circuit board with a row of conductive traces. The crimping portion (32) of the row of terminals (3) is electrically connected to the row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

4. A connector, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a row of terminal sockets (101); and The electrical connection assembly (300) according to any one of claims 1-3 has a mating portion (31) of a row of terminals (3) respectively inserted into a row of terminal sockets (101) of the housing (1).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The terminal socket (101) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1), the mating part (31) of the terminal (3) is inserted into the terminal socket (101) along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1), and the flexible flat member (4) is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1) and extends along the height direction (Z) of the housing (1).

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The rear cover (2) is installed and latched onto the rear side of the housing (1) to cover the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets (101).

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rear cover (2) includes: Rear cover plate (20) covering the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets (101); and A pair of snap fasteners (21) are connected to both sides of the rear cover plate (20) respectively. On the transverse (X) sides of the housing (1), mating snap fasteners (11) that engage with the snap fasteners (21) are formed respectively. The crimping part (32) of the row of terminals (3) and one end of the flexible flat member (4) are clamped and fixed between the rear cover plate (20) and the rear end of the housing (1).

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The buckle (21) has a locking protrusion (21a), and the mating buckle (11) has a groove (11a) that engages with the locking protrusion (21a); The mating buckle (11) also has a protrusion (11b) on its outer side, the protrusion (11b) being used to engage with the mating housing of the mating connector to lock the housing (1) and the mating housing together.

9. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A locking spring (31a) is formed on the mating portion (31) of the terminal (3), and the locking spring (31a) engages with the inner wall of the terminal socket (101) to lock the mating portion (31) of the terminal (3) in the terminal socket (101) of the housing (1).

10. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (1) includes: The main housing (10) contains a row of terminal sockets (101) formed therein; and The cover plate (12) is connected on one side to the front side of the top of the main shell (10). The row of terminal sockets (101) has a top opening and a rear opening, and the cover plate (12) covers the top opening and the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets (101).

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The cover plate portion (12) includes: Top plate portion (121) for covering the top opening of the row of terminal sockets (101); and The rear plate portion (122) is used to cover the rear opening of the row of terminal sockets (101). One side of the top plate (121) is flexibly connected to the main shell (10), so that the top plate (121) can rotate relative to the main shell (10) between an open position and a closed position; One side of the rear plate portion (122) is flexibly connected to the other side of the top plate portion (121), so that the rear plate portion (122) can rotate relative to the rear plate portion (122) between an open position and a closed position.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: A hook portion (12a) is formed on the other side of the top plate portion (121), and a slot portion (10a) is formed on the rear side of the main shell portion (10). The hook portion (12a) engages with the slot portion (10a) to lock the top plate portion (121) in a closed position.

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: A locking spring (31a) is formed on the mating part (31) of the terminal (3), and a protruding locking part (12b) is formed on the bottom surface of the top plate part (121); When the top plate portion (121) is in the closed position, the locking portion (12b) is inserted from the top opening of the terminal socket (101) and abuts against the locking spring (31a) to lock the mating portion (31) of the terminal (3) in the terminal socket (101).

14. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: A C-shaped latch (12c) is formed on the other side of the rear plate (122), and the C-shaped latch (12c) is latched onto the edge of the positioning plate (10c) of the main shell (10) to lock the rear plate (122) in the closed position.

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: When the rear plate (122) is in the closed position, the crimping portion (32) of the row of terminals (3) and one end of the flexible flat member (4) are clamped and fixed between the rear plate (122) and the positioning plate (10c) of the main shell (10).

16. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The crimping portion (32) of the terminal (3) is adapted to be bent 90 degrees relative to the mating portion (31) under the pressure of the rear plate portion (122) during the process of the rear plate portion (122) rotating from the open position to the closed position.

17. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: On the lateral (X) sides of the main shell (10), mating snaps (11) are formed for engaging with the mating shell, so as to lock the shell (1) and the mating shell together.

18. The connector according to any one of claims 10-16, characterized in that: The housing (1) is a one-piece injection molded part.

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