Socket connector, plug connector and connector combination

Abstract

The present application provides a socket connector, a plug connector and a connector combination structure. The socket connector comprises two first insulating seat bodies which are in a spaced state, each of the two first insulating seat bodies is provided with a first mating portion and a first positioning portion located on both sides of the first mating portion, and the first mating portion is provided with a plurality of first conductive terminals outside the mating space, and each first positioning portion is provided with a first connecting portion corresponding to the positioning portion adjacent to the first insulating seat body. Two first positioning elastic sheets are in a combined state of covering the adjacent first connecting portions which have been positioned, and each of the two first positioning elastic sheets comprises a plurality of first abutting sheets in contact with the plug connector and a plurality of first buckling portions. The plug connector of the present application can be connected to the socket connector in an electrically connected manner, so that the plug connector and the socket connector have excellent stability when they are connected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a socket connector, a plug connector, and a connector assembly structure, particularly a positioning spring that simultaneously functions as a fixed and reinforced insulating base structure, maintains the distance between the two insulating bases, and abuts against the mating connector, thereby enabling the plug connector and socket connector to have excellent stability when engaged and the conductive terminals in the mating state to transmit high-frequency signals stably. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are general-purpose components and accessories used for connecting electronic signals and power supplies. Their main function is to provide connections between various electronic devices or equipment and to ensure accurate signal transmission. Depending on the product, power, and environment in which they are used, connectors have evolved into various types and can be used in products such as computers, servers, computer peripherals (such as keyboards, mice, printers, etc.), peripherals for vehicle main units (such as car computers, satellite navigation systems, etc.), telecommunications and communication equipment, and home appliances.

[0003] Furthermore, as modern electronic product designs trend towards being lightweight, thin, short, and small, the connectors inside these products need to be more precise and miniaturized to achieve this reduction in size. The overall structural strength also needs to be enhanced to keep pace with current trends. Typical connectors (such as board-to-board connectors) usually utilize a plug connector and a socket connector for mating, transmitting signals or power through the circuit board to the control circuitry to perform corresponding operational functions. When the male and female connectors mate, the terminal groups on the plug and socket abut against each other, achieving an electrical connection between the two parallel circuit boards. However, with the trend towards lightweight, thin, and small electronic products, how to reduce the number of components while simultaneously miniaturizing electrical connectors, and how to ensure that these miniaturized connectors have a robust and durable structure, have become crucial challenges for those in the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems and deficiencies, the main objective of the present invention is to provide a socket connector, a plug connector, and a connector combination structure.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A socket connector, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] Two first insulating bases are spaced apart. Each first insulating base has a first mating portion and first positioning portions located on both sides of the first mating portion. A plurality of first conductive terminals extend through the mating space from the first mating portion. Each first positioning portion has a corresponding first connecting portion extending adjacent to the first insulating base.

[0008] The two first positioning springs are in a coupled state, covering the adjacent first connecting parts that have been positioned. Each of the two first positioning springs includes a plurality of first abutting pieces and a plurality of first fastening parts that contact the preset plug connector.

[0009] The socket connector, wherein: the first mating portion of the first insulating base has a plurality of first terminal slots for accommodating the first plurality of conductive terminals, and the first positioning portion of the first insulating base is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding first latching blocks, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed first fixing slots, and a plurality of first positioning slots.

[0010] The socket connector wherein the first connecting portion of the first insulating base is composed of a first protrusion and a first recess that can be adapted to each other.

[0011] The socket connector, wherein: the first positioning spring includes a first base extending from the center to both sides and bending in the same direction, the first base extending to both sides is bent downward to form a plurality of first abutting pieces abutting against a preset plug connector, and the plurality of first abutting pieces are located on the positioning groove corresponding to the first insulating base, and a connecting piece is extended from the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base, the connecting piece of the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base bends upward to form a limiting piece, the two ends of the limiting piece are positioned in the limiting groove formed at the two inner sides of the two first mating portions, and the two ends of the first base bend inward and bend downward to form a first fastening portion, and the surface of the two first fastening portions is formed with a first fastening mechanism having a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0012] The socket connector wherein: the first base has a plurality of first snap grooves formed on the vertical wall extending to both sides for the first snap block of the first positioning part to be snapped into and positioned.

[0013] The socket connector wherein: the first base has a plurality of downwardly bent first protrusions at the two-sided extension, and the plurality of first protrusions are respectively fixed in the first fixing groove of the first positioning portion.

[0014] A plug connector, characterized in that it comprises:

[0015] Two second insulating bases are spaced apart. Each second insulating base has a second mating portion and positioning portions on both sides of the second mating portion. A plurality of second conductive terminals pass through the second mating portion. Each second positioning portion extends adjacent to the second insulating base with a corresponding mounting and positioning second connecting portion.

[0016] The two second positioning springs are in an engaged state, covering the adjacent second connecting portion that has been positioned. Each of the two second positioning springs includes a plurality of second abutting pieces and a plurality of second fastening portions that contact the preset socket connector.

[0017] The plug connector wherein: the second mating portion of the second insulating base has a plurality of second terminal slots for accommodating the plurality of second conductive terminals, and the second positioning portion of the second insulating base is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding second latching blocks, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed second fixing slots, and a plurality of second positioning slots.

[0018] The plug connector wherein the second connecting portion of the second insulating base is composed of a second protrusion and a second recess that can be adapted to each other.

[0019] The plug connector, wherein: the second positioning spring includes a second base extending from the center to both sides, and the ends of the second base are both turned inward and bent downward to form a plurality of second abutting pieces that abut against the preset socket connector, and the plurality of second abutting pieces are located on the second positioning groove corresponding to the second insulating base, and a second fastening mechanism with a second through groove structure is formed on the opposite outer side of the plurality of second abutting pieces.

[0020] The plug connector wherein: the second base has a second latching groove formed on the vertical wall facing the second mating portion for the second latching block of the second positioning portion to be engaged and positioned.

[0021] The plug connector wherein: the second base has a plurality of downwardly bent second protrusions formed on a vertical wall surface away from the second mating portion, and the plurality of second protrusions are respectively fixed in the second fixing groove of the second positioning portion.

[0022] A connector assembly structure includes a plug connector and a socket connector, characterized in that:

[0023] The plug connector includes two second insulating bases and two second positioning springs. The two second insulating bases of the plug connector are spaced apart. Each of the two second insulating bases of the plug connector is provided with a second mating portion having a plurality of second conductive terminals and a second positioning portion located on both sides of the second mating portion. Each second positioning portion of the plug connector is adjacent to the second insulating base of the plug connector and is provided with a correspondingly positioned second connecting portion. The adjacent positioned second connecting portions of the plug connector are covered with the two second positioning springs and are in a coupled state. Each of the two second positioning springs of the plug connector includes a plurality of second abutting pieces and a plurality of second fastening portions.

[0024] The socket connector includes two first insulating bases and two first positioning springs. The two first insulating bases are spaced apart. Each of the two first insulating bases has a first mating portion with a plurality of first conductive terminals outside the mating space and a first positioning portion located on both sides of the first mating portion. Each first positioning portion of the socket connector has a correspondingly positioned first connecting portion extending adjacent to the first insulating base. The adjacent positioned first connecting portions of the socket connector are covered by the two first positioning springs and are in an engaged state. Each of the two first positioning springs includes a plurality of first abutting pieces and a plurality of first fastening portions.

[0025] The plug connector is electrically connected to the socket connector, and the second plurality of abutting pieces of the plug connector abut against the first plurality of abutting pieces of the socket connector, and the plurality of second fastening portions of the plug connector fasten with the plurality of first fastening portions of the socket connector.

[0026] The connector assembly structure wherein: the first mating portion or the second mating portion of the first insulating base or the second insulating base is formed with a plurality of first terminal slots or a plurality of second terminal slots for accommodating a plurality of first conductive terminals or a plurality of second conductive terminals of the first insulating base or the second insulating base; and the first positioning portion or the second positioning portion of the first insulating base or the second insulating base is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding first latches or a plurality of second latches, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed first fixing slots or a plurality of second fixing slots, and a plurality of first positioning slots or a plurality of second positioning slots.

[0027] The connector assembly structure wherein: the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion of the first insulating base or the second insulating base is composed of a first protrusion or a second protrusion and a first recess or a second recess that can be adapted to each other.

[0028] The connector assembly structure, wherein: the first positioning spring of the socket connector includes a first base extending from the center to both sides and bending in the same direction; the two sides of the first base are bent downward to form a plurality of first abutting pieces that abut against a preset plug connector; the plurality of first abutting pieces are located on the first positioning groove corresponding to the first insulating base; a connecting piece extends from the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base; the connecting piece in the direction of the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base bends upward to form a limiting piece; the two ends of the limiting piece... The joint is positioned in the limiting groove formed at the inner sides of the two ends of the two first mating parts, and the two ends of the first base are both turned inward and bent downward to form the first fastening part, and the surface of the two first fastening parts of the first base is formed with a first fastening mechanism in the form of a snap-fit ​​structure; and the first base has a plurality of first fastening grooves formed on the vertical wall surface extending to both sides for the first fastening block of the first positioning part to be engaged and positioned; and the first base has a plurality of first protrusions bent downward at the point where it extends to both sides and turns in the same direction, and the plurality of first protrusions are respectively fixed in the first fixing groove of the first positioning part.

[0029] The connector assembly structure includes: the second positioning spring of the plug connector includes a second base extending from the center to both sides; the ends of the second base are both turned inward and bent downward to form a plurality of second abutting pieces that abut against the socket connector; the plurality of second abutting pieces are located on the second positioning groove corresponding to the second insulating base; a second fastening mechanism with a through groove structure is formed on the opposite outer side of the plurality of second abutting pieces; the second base has a second fastening groove formed on the vertical wall facing the second mating portion for the fastening block of the second positioning portion to be engaged and positioned; and the second base has a plurality of downwardly bent second protrusions formed on the vertical wall away from the second mating portion, the plurality of second protrusions being fixed in the second fixing groove of the second positioning portion.

[0030] As described above, the positioning spring simultaneously serves to fix and reinforce the insulating base structure, maintain the distance between the two insulating bases, and securely engage the mating connector. This results in excellent stability when the plug and socket connectors are joined, and stable transmission of high-frequency signals through the mated conductive terminals, significantly reducing crosstalk, insertion loss, and reflection loss between the conductive terminals. Furthermore, since the two insulating bases of the electrical connector, formed by bridging, have the same structure as the two positioning springs, the number of production molds can be reduced, achieving module sharing. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the socket connector of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2This is a perspective view of the socket connector of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the socket connector of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the socket connector of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a side cross-sectional view of the socket connector of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the plug connector of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the plug connector of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of the plug connector of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 9 This is an exploded perspective view of the plug connector of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 10 This is a side cross-sectional view of the plug connector of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the plug connector of the present invention from another side.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1000 - Socket connector; 1 - First insulating base; 11 - First mating part; 110 - Mating space; 111 - First terminal slot; 112 - First conductive terminal; 113 - Limiting slot; 12 - First positioning part; 121 - First fastening block; 122 - First fixing slot; 123 - First positioning slot; 13 - First connecting part; 131 - First protrusion; 132 - First recess; 2 - First positioning spring; 21 - First base; 211 - First fastening slot; 212 - First abutting piece; 213 - Connecting piece; 2131 - First protrusion; 22 - Limiting piece; 221 - 23-First snap-fit ​​part; 231-First snap-fit ​​mechanism; 3000-Plug connector; 3-Second insulating base; 31-Second mating part; 311-Second terminal slot; 312-Second conductive terminal; 32-Second positioning part; 321-Second snap-fit ​​block; 322-Second fixing slot; 323-Second positioning slot; 33-Second connecting part; 331-Second protrusion; 332-Second recess; 4-Second positioning spring; 41-Second base; 411-Second snap-fit ​​groove; 412-Second abutment piece; 4131-Second protrusion; 43-Second snap-fit ​​part; 431-Second snap-fit ​​mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To achieve the above objectives and effects, the technical means and structure adopted by the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate a complete understanding.

[0044] Please see Figures 1-5 The figures shown are a perspective view, a perspective view from another angle, an exploded perspective view, an exploded perspective view from another angle, and a side sectional view of the socket connector of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figures, the present invention provides a socket connector 1000, which mainly includes a first insulating base 1 and a first positioning spring 2. Its main components and features are detailed below:

[0045] The two first insulating bases 1 are spaced apart. Each of the two first insulating bases 1 is provided with a first docking portion 11 and a first positioning portion 12 on both sides of the first docking portion 11. The first docking portion 11 is provided with a plurality of first conductive terminals 112 through the docking space 110. Each first positioning portion 12 is adjacent to the first insulating base 1 and is provided with a corresponding first connecting portion 13 for mounting and positioning.

[0046] The two first positioning springs 2 are in a coupled state covering the adjacent first connecting parts 13 that have been positioned. Each of the two first positioning springs 2 includes a plurality of first abutting pieces 212 and a plurality of first fastening parts 23 that contact the preset plug connector.

[0047] The first mating portion 11 of the first insulating base 1 is provided with a plurality of first terminal slots 111 for accommodating the plurality of first conductive terminals 112. Preferably, the first insulating base 1 and the plurality of first conductive terminals 112 are integrally formed by in-mold injection molding. The first positioning portion 12 of the first insulating base 1 is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding first fasteners 121, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed first fixing slots 122, and a plurality of first positioning slots 123. The first connecting portion 13 of the first insulating base 1 is composed of a first protrusion 131 and a first recess 132 that can be adapted to each other.

[0048] The aforementioned first positioning spring 2 includes a first base 21 extending from the center outwards to both sides and bending in the same direction. The first base 21 bends downwards at both ends to form a plurality of first abutting pieces 212 that abut against a preset plug connector. These first abutting pieces 212 are located on the first positioning groove 123 corresponding to the first insulating base 1. A connecting piece 213 extends from the first base 21 toward the first mating portion 11 of the first insulating base 1. A limiting piece 22 bends upwards from the connecting piece 213 toward the first mating portion 11 of the first insulating base 21 to form a limiting piece 22. The connecting portions 221 at both ends of the limiting piece 22 are positioned in the limiting grooves 113 formed at the relatively inner sides of the two first mating portions 11. The limiting piece 22... 2. Combined between the two first insulating bases 1, the spacing between the two first insulating bases 1 can be maintained and the structure is reinforced, and the two first insulating bases 1 are not easily displaced or broken by the insertion stress. The two ends of the first base 21 are both turned inward and bent downward to form a first fastening part 23. The surface of the two first fastening parts 23 is formed with a first fastening mechanism 231 that fastens to the preset plug connector in a snap-fit ​​structure. The first base 21 has a plurality of first fastening grooves 211 formed on the vertical wall surface extending to both sides for the first fastening block 121 of the first positioning part 12 to be inserted and positioned. The first base 21 has a plurality of first protrusions 2131 bent downward at the extension to both sides. The plurality of first protrusions 2131 are respectively fixed in the first fixing groove 122 of the first positioning part 12.

[0049] Please see Figures 6 to 11 The figures shown are a perspective view, a perspective view from another angle, an exploded perspective view, an exploded perspective view from another angle, a side sectional view, and another side sectional view of the plug connector of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figures, the present invention provides a plug connector 3000, which mainly includes a second insulating base 3 and a second positioning spring 4. Its main components and features are detailed below:

[0050] The two second insulating bases 3 are spaced apart. Each of the two second insulating bases 3 is provided with a docking portion 31 and a second positioning portion 32 on both sides of the second docking portion 31. A plurality of second conductive terminals 312 are provided through the second docking portion 31. Each second positioning portion 32 is adjacent to the second insulating base 3 and is provided with a corresponding second connecting portion 33.

[0051] The two second positioning springs 4 are in an engaged state, covering the adjacent second connecting portions 33 that have been positioned. Each of the two second positioning springs 4 includes a plurality of second abutting pieces 412 and a plurality of second fastening portions 43 that contact the preset socket connector.

[0052] The second mating portion 31 of the second insulating base 3 is provided with a plurality of second terminal slots 311 for accommodating the plurality of second conductive terminals 312. Preferably, the second insulating base 3 and the plurality of second conductive terminals 312 are integrally formed by in-mold injection molding. The second positioning portion 32 of the second insulating base 3 is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding second fasteners 321, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed second fixing slots 322, and a plurality of second positioning slots 323. The second connecting portion 33 of the second insulating base 3 is composed of a second protrusion 331 and a second recess 332 that can be adapted to each other.

[0053] The aforementioned second positioning spring 4 includes a second base 41 extending from the center to both sides. Both ends of the second base 41 are bent inward and downward to form a plurality of second abutting pieces 412 that abut against the plug connector 3000. The plurality of second abutting pieces 412 are located on the second positioning groove 323 corresponding to the second insulating base 3. A second fastening mechanism 431 with a through groove structure is formed on the opposite outer side of the plurality of second abutting pieces 412. The second base 41 has a second fastening groove 411 formed on the vertical wall facing the second mating part 31 for the second fastening block 321 of the second positioning part 32 to be engaged and positioned. The second base 41 has a plurality of downwardly bent second protrusions 4131 formed on the vertical wall away from the second mating part 31. The plurality of second protrusions 4131 are respectively fixed in the second fixing groove 322 of the second positioning part 32.

[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the present invention provides a connector assembly structure, including a plug connector 1000 and a socket connector 3000, wherein:

[0055] The plug connector includes two second insulating bases 3 and two second positioning springs 4. The two second insulating bases 3 are spaced apart. Each of the two second insulating bases 3 is provided with a second mating portion 31 having a plurality of second conductive terminals 312 and a second positioning portion 32 located on both sides of the second mating portion 31. Each second positioning portion 32 is adjacent to the second insulating base 3 and is provided with a correspondingly positioned second connecting portion 33. The adjacent positioned second connecting portions 33 are covered with the two second positioning springs 4 and are in a coupled state. Each of the two second positioning springs 4 includes a plurality of second abutting pieces 412 and a plurality of second fastening portions 43.

[0056] The socket connector 1000 includes two first insulating bases 1 and two first positioning springs 2. The two first insulating bases 1 are spaced apart. Each of the two first insulating bases 1 is provided with a first mating portion 11 having a plurality of first conductive terminals 112 outside the mating space 110 and a first positioning portion 12 located on both sides of the first mating portion 11. Each first positioning portion 12 is adjacent to the first insulating base 1 and is provided with a corresponding first connecting portion 13. The adjacent first connecting portions 13 that have been positioned are covered with the two first positioning springs 2 and are in a coupled state. Each of the two first positioning springs 2 includes a plurality of first abutting pieces 212 and a plurality of first fastening portions 23.

[0057] The plug connector 3000 is electrically connected to the socket connector 1000, and the plurality of second abutment pieces 412 of the plug connector 3000 abut against the plurality of first abutment pieces 212 of the socket connector 1000, and the plurality of second fastening portions 43 of the plug connector 3000 fasten with the plurality of first fastening portions 23 of the socket connector 1000.

[0058] The first mating portion 11 or the second mating portion 31 of the aforementioned first insulating base 1 or second insulating base 3 is formed with a plurality of first terminal slots 111 or a plurality of second terminal slots 311 for accommodating the plurality of first conductive terminals 112 or the plurality of second conductive terminals 312. Preferably, the first insulating base 1 or the second insulating base 3 and the plurality of first conductive terminals 112 or the plurality of second conductive terminals 312 are formed as an integral structure by in-mold injection molding, and the first mating portion 111 or the second insulating base 3 is formed with a plurality of first terminal slots 111 or a plurality of second terminal slots 311 for accommodating the plurality of first conductive terminals 112 or the plurality of second conductive terminals 312. The positioning part 12 or the second positioning part 32 is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding first fasteners 121 or a plurality of second fasteners 321, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed first fixing grooves 122 or a plurality of second fixing grooves 322, and a plurality of first positioning grooves 123 or a plurality of second positioning grooves 323; while the first connecting part 13 or the second connecting part 33 of the first insulating base 1 or the second insulating base 3 is composed of a first protrusion 131 or a second protrusion 331 and a first recess 132 or a second recess 332 that can be adapted to each other.

[0059] The first positioning spring 2 of the aforementioned socket connector 1000 includes a first base 21 extending from the center to both sides and bending in the same direction. The first base 21 is bent downwards at both ends to form a plurality of first abutting pieces 212 that abut against a preset plug connector. These first abutting pieces 212 are located on the first positioning groove 123 corresponding to the first insulating base 1. A connecting piece 213 extends from the first base 21 toward the first mating portion 11 of the first insulating base 1. A limiting piece 22 is formed by bending upwards on the connecting piece 213 in the direction of the first base 21 toward the first mating portion 11 of the first insulating base 1. The connecting portions 221 at both ends of the limiting piece 22 are positioned in the limiting grooves 113 formed at the relatively inner sides of the two first mating portions 11. The limiting piece 22 is combined between the two first insulating bases 1 to maintain the spacing between the two first insulating bases 1 and to reinforce the structure, and to prevent the two first insulating bases 1 from being displaced or broken due to insertion stress. The two ends of the first base 21 are both turned inward and bent downward to form a first fastening part 23, and the surface of the two first fastening parts 23 is formed with a first fastening mechanism 231 that fastens to the preset plug connector in a snap-fit ​​structure. The first base 21 has a plurality of first fastening grooves 211 formed on the vertical wall extending to both sides for the first fastening block 121 of the first positioning part 12 to be engaged and positioned. The first base 21 has a plurality of first protrusions 2131 bent downward at the extension to both sides, and the plurality of first protrusions 2131 are respectively fixed in the first fixing groove 122 of the first positioning part 12.

[0060] The second positioning spring 4 of the aforementioned plug connector 3000 includes a second base 41 extending from the center to both sides. Both ends of the second base 41 are bent inward and downward to form a plurality of second abutting pieces 412 that abut against the plug connector 3000. The plurality of second abutting pieces 412 are located on the second positioning groove 323 corresponding to the second insulating base 3. A second fastening mechanism 431 with a through groove structure is formed on the opposite outer side of the plurality of second abutting pieces 412. The second base 41 has a second fastening groove 411 formed on the vertical wall facing the second mating part 31 for the second fastening block 321 of the second positioning part 32 to be engaged and positioned. The second base 41 has a plurality of downwardly bent second protrusions 4131 formed on the vertical wall away from the second mating part 31. The plurality of second protrusions 4131 are respectively fixed in the second fixing groove 322 of the second positioning part 32.

[0061] When the present invention is used in practice, the two first insulating bases 1 of the socket connector 1000 are first engaged and assembled through the first protrusion 131 and the first recess 132 of the first connecting part 13, and the two first positioning springs 2 are assembled on the adjacent first connecting parts 13, and then the plurality of first conductive terminals 112 are soldered to the plurality of contacts on the preset circuit board (not shown in the figure). Similarly, the two second insulating bases 3 of the plug connector 3000 are also fixed to another preset circuit board (not shown) after being assembled by the second protrusion 331 and the second recess 332 of the second connecting part 33, the two second positioning springs 4 are assembled and the second conductive terminals 312 are soldered. Then, the plug connector 3000 is assembled downward to the socket connector 1000 so that the second mating part 31 of the plug connector 3000 extends into the mating space 110 of the socket connector 1000, and the plurality of second conductive terminals 312 of the plug connector 3000 and the plurality of first conductive terminals 112 of the socket connector 1000 are elastically mated. In this way, even with an extremely thin profile, the plug connector 3000 and the socket connector 1000 can still generate a stable elastic abutment through the first positioning spring 2 and the second positioning spring 4 between them. The plurality of second abutment pieces 412 of the plug connector 3000 and the plurality of first abutment pieces 212 of the socket connector 1000 abut against each other, and the second fastening mechanism 431 of the plug connector 3000 with a through slot structure and the first fastening mechanism 231 of the socket connector 1000 with a snap-fit ​​structure are fastened together, which can further increase the overall stability and reliability in the environment of vibration and external impact.

[0062] The main feature of this invention is that the first positioning spring 2 and the second positioning spring 4 simultaneously possess the functions of fixing and reinforcing the first insulating base 1 and the second insulating base 3, maintaining the distance between the first insulating base 1 and the second insulating base 3, and abutting and fastening the mating connector. This results in excellent stability when the plug connector 3000 and the socket connector 1000 are engaged, and ensures the stability of high-frequency signal transmission between the mating first conductive terminals 112 and the second conductive terminals 312. This significantly reduces crosstalk, insertion loss, and reflection loss between the first conductive terminals 112 and the second conductive terminals 312. Furthermore, since the two first insulating bases 1 and the second insulating base 3 that form the electrical connector by bridging have the same structure as the two first positioning springs 2 and the second positioning springs 4, the number of production molds can be reduced, and module sharing can be achieved.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications and equivalent structural changes made based on the description and drawings of the present invention should also be included within the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket connector, characterized in that, include: Two first insulating bases are spaced apart. Each first insulating base has a first mating portion and first positioning portions located on both sides of the first mating portion. A plurality of first conductive terminals extend through the mating space from the first mating portion. Each first positioning portion has a corresponding first connecting portion extending adjacent to the first insulating base. The two first positioning springs are in a coupled state, covering the adjacent first connecting parts that have been positioned. Each of the two first positioning springs includes a plurality of first abutting pieces and a plurality of first fastening parts that contact the preset plug connector.

2. The socket connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first mating portion of the first insulating base has a plurality of first terminal slots for accommodating the first plurality of conductive terminals, and the first positioning portion of the first insulating base is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding first fasteners, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed first fixing slots, and a plurality of first positioning slots.

3. The socket connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting portion of the first insulating base is composed of a first protrusion and a first recess that can be adapted to each other.

4. The socket connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first positioning spring includes a first base extending from the center to both sides and bending in the same direction. The first base extends downward to both sides and forms a plurality of first abutting pieces that abut against a preset plug connector. The plurality of first abutting pieces are located on the positioning groove corresponding to the first insulating base. A connecting piece extends from the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base. The connecting piece in the direction of the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base bends upward to form a limiting piece. The two ends of the limiting piece are positioned in the limiting grooves formed at the two inner sides of the two first mating portions. The two ends of the first base bend inward and downward to form a first fastening portion. The surfaces of the two first fastening portions are formed with a first fastening mechanism in the form of a snap-fit ​​structure.

5. The socket connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first base has a plurality of first grooves formed on the vertical wall extending to both sides for the first positioning block of the first positioning part to be engaged and positioned.

6. The socket connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first base has a plurality of downwardly bent first protrusions extending to both sides, and the plurality of first protrusions are respectively fixed in the first fixing groove of the first positioning part.

7. A plug connector, characterized in that, include: Two second insulating bases are spaced apart. Each second insulating base has a second mating portion and positioning portions on both sides of the second mating portion. A plurality of second conductive terminals pass through the second mating portion. Each second positioning portion extends adjacent to the second insulating base with a corresponding mounting and positioning second connecting portion. The two second positioning springs are in an engaged state, covering the adjacent second connecting portion that has been positioned. Each of the two second positioning springs includes a plurality of second abutting pieces and a plurality of second fastening portions that contact the preset socket connector.

8. The plug connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The second mating portion of the second insulating base has a plurality of second terminal slots for accommodating the plurality of second conductive terminals, and the second positioning portion of the second insulating base is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding second fasteners, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed second fixing slots, and a plurality of second positioning slots.

9. The plug connector as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The second connecting portion of the second insulating base is composed of a second protrusion and a second recess that can be adapted to each other.

10. The plug connector as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The second positioning spring includes a second base extending from the center to both sides. The ends of the second base are both turned inward and bent downward to form a plurality of second abutting pieces that abut against the preset socket connector. The plurality of second abutting pieces are located on the second positioning groove corresponding to the second insulating base. A second fastening mechanism with a second through groove structure is formed on the opposite outer side of the plurality of second abutting pieces.

11. The plug connector as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that: The second base has a second groove formed on the vertical wall facing the second docking part for the second positioning part to be engaged and positioned by the second buckle block.

12. The plug connector as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that: The second base has a plurality of downwardly bent second protrusions formed on the vertical wall surface away from the second docking portion, and the plurality of second protrusions are respectively fixed in the second fixing groove of the second positioning portion.

13. A connector assembly structure, comprising a plug connector and a socket connector, characterized in that: The plug connector includes two second insulating bases and two second positioning springs. The two second insulating bases of the plug connector are spaced apart. Each of the two second insulating bases of the plug connector is provided with a second mating portion having a plurality of second conductive terminals and a second positioning portion located on both sides of the second mating portion. Each second positioning portion of the plug connector is adjacent to the second insulating base of the plug connector and is provided with a correspondingly positioned second connecting portion. The adjacent positioned second connecting portions of the plug connector are covered with the two second positioning springs and are in a coupled state. Each of the two second positioning springs of the plug connector includes a plurality of second abutting pieces and a plurality of second fastening portions. The socket connector includes two first insulating bases and two first positioning springs. The two first insulating bases are spaced apart. Each of the two first insulating bases has a first mating portion with a plurality of first conductive terminals outside the mating space and a first positioning portion located on both sides of the first mating portion. Each first positioning portion of the socket connector has a correspondingly positioned first connecting portion extending adjacent to the first insulating base. The adjacent positioned first connecting portions of the socket connector are covered by the two first positioning springs and are in an engaged state. Each of the two first positioning springs includes a plurality of first abutting pieces and a plurality of first fastening portions. The plug connector is electrically connected to the socket connector, and the second plurality of abutting pieces of the plug connector abut against the first plurality of abutting pieces of the socket connector, and the plurality of second fastening portions of the plug connector fasten with the plurality of first fastening portions of the socket connector.

14. The connector assembly structure as described in claim 13, characterized in that: The first insulating base or the second insulating base has a plurality of first terminal slots or a plurality of second terminal slots formed in the first mating portion or the second mating portion for accommodating the plurality of first conductive terminals or the plurality of second conductive terminals of the first insulating base or the second insulating base. The first positioning portion or the second positioning portion of the first insulating base or the second insulating base is composed of a plurality of outwardly protruding first fasteners or a plurality of second fasteners, a plurality of inwardly or downwardly recessed first fixing slots or a plurality of second fixing slots, and a plurality of first positioning slots or a plurality of second positioning slots.

15. The connector assembly structure as described in claim 13, characterized in that: The first connecting portion or the second connecting portion of the first insulating base or the second insulating base is composed of a first protrusion or a second protrusion and a first recess or a second recess that can be adapted to each other.

16. The connector assembly structure as described in claim 14, characterized in that: The first positioning spring of the socket connector includes a first base extending from the center to both sides and bending in the same direction. The two sides of the first base are bent downwards to form a plurality of first abutting pieces that abut against a pre-set plug connector. These first abutting pieces are located on the first positioning groove corresponding to the first insulating base. A connecting piece extends from the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base. The connecting piece, extending upwards from the first base toward the first mating portion of the first insulating base, forms a limiting piece. The joints at both ends of the limiting piece are positioning... In the limiting groove formed at the two inner sides of the two first docking portions, the two ends of the first base are both turned inward and bent downward to form the first fastening portion, and the surface of the two first fastening portions of the first base is formed with a first fastening mechanism in the form of a snap-fit ​​structure; and the first base has a plurality of first fastening grooves formed on the vertical wall surface extending to both sides for the first fastening block of the first positioning portion to be engaged and positioned; and the first base has a plurality of first protrusions bent downward at the point where it extends to both sides and turns in the same direction, and the plurality of first protrusions are respectively fixed in the first fixing groove of the first positioning portion.

17. The connector assembly structure as described in claim 13, characterized in that: The second positioning spring of the plug connector includes a second base extending from the center to both sides. The ends of the second base are bent inward and downward to form a plurality of second abutting pieces that abut against the socket connector. The plurality of second abutting pieces are located on the second positioning groove corresponding to the second insulating base. A second fastening mechanism with a through groove structure is formed on the opposite outer side of the plurality of second abutting pieces. The second base has a second fastening groove on the vertical wall facing the second mating portion for the fastening block of the second positioning portion to be engaged and positioned. The second base has a plurality of downwardly bent second protrusions on the vertical wall away from the second mating portion. The plurality of second protrusions are respectively fixed in the second fixing groove of the second positioning portion.

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