Connector housing, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The present application discloses a connector housing, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector housing comprises a main housing portion having a front wall and a rear opening opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction, two side walls opposite to each other in a transverse direction, and a top wall and a bottom wall opposite to each other in a height direction; and two front housing portions connected to the front wall of the main housing portion and arranged side by side in the transverse direction of the main housing portion. A first insertion hole is formed in the front housing portion and communicates with an inner cavity of the main housing portion for accommodating a mating terminal of a terminal of the connector for mating with the mating terminal, and the first insertion hole of the front housing portion is used for accommodating a connecting end of the terminal for connecting with a cable; a plurality of blocking ribs are formed on the inner side of the top wall of the main housing portion, the plurality of blocking ribs are distributed at intervals in the transverse direction and extend to the rear opening of the main housing portion in the longitudinal direction, and are used for blocking the insertion of a human finger into the main housing portion. Therefore, the present application not only has a finger protection function, but also can increase the creepage distance between the two terminals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector housing, a connector comprising the connector housing, and a connector assembly comprising the connector. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, connectors typically include a housing and terminals disposed within the housing. The housing has a rear opening, through which the mating housing of a mating connector is inserted into the connector housing. In the prior art, the rear opening of the housing is relatively large, making it easy for a human finger to insert, which can easily lead to electric shock accidents when the connector is used with high voltage. Furthermore, in the prior art, when the connector has two terminals, the size of the housing needs to be increased to ensure sufficient creepage distance between the two terminals. 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, a connector housing is provided. The connector housing includes: a main housing portion having a front wall and a rear opening opposite each other in its longitudinal direction, two side walls opposite each other in its transverse direction, and a top wall and a bottom wall opposite each other in its height direction; and two front housing portions connected to the front walls of the main housing portion and arranged side-by-side in the transverse direction of the main housing portion. A first insertion hole communicating with the inner cavity of the main housing portion is formed in the front housing portion, the inner cavity of the main housing portion being used to receive a mating end of a connector terminal for mating with a mating terminal, and the first insertion hole of the front housing portion being used to receive a connecting end of the terminal for connection with a cable; a plurality of blocking ribs are formed on the inner side of the top wall of the main housing portion, the plurality of blocking ribs being spaced apart in the transverse direction and extending along the longitudinal direction to the rear opening of the main housing portion, for preventing the insertion of a human finger into the main housing portion.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the blocking rib and the bottom wall of the main shell is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity of the main shell from the gap between the blocking rib and the bottom wall of the main shell.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the sidewall of the main shell and the adjacent blocking rib is smaller than the size of a human finger, such that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity of the main shell from the gap between the sidewall of the main shell and the adjacent blocking rib.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the spacing between two adjacent blocking ribs is smaller than the size of a human finger, such that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity of the main shell through the gap between two adjacent blocking ribs.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of blocking ribs are in the form of vertical plates perpendicular to the transverse of the main housing portion and are adapted to be inserted into a plurality of slots on the mating housing of the mating connector, thereby increasing the creepage distance between the two terminals inserted into the connector housing.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the two front shell portions are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the lateral direction of the main shell portion, and the connector housing further includes at least one first rib plate connected between the two front shell portions; the first rib plate is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the main shell portion and extends along the height direction of the main shell portion, for increasing the structural strength of the two front shell portions and the creepage distance between the two terminals inserted into the connector housing.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing further includes two first locking members, respectively formed on the two front housing portions. A first slot is formed on each of the two front housing portions, and the first locking member is adapted to move between a locked position engaging with the first slot and an unlocked position disengaging from the first slot; when the first locking member is in the locked position, the first locking member is adapted to abut against a terminal inserted into the connector housing to lock the terminal in the connector housing.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing; and two terminals inserted into the connector housing. The terminals have mating ends for mating with mating terminals and connecting ends for connecting to a cable, the mating ends of the two terminals being located within the inner cavity of the main housing portion, and the connecting ends of the two terminals being respectively inserted into first insertion holes in the two front housing portions.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector for mating with the connector. The mating connector includes: a mating housing inserted into the cavity of the main housing portion of the connector; and two mating terminals inserted into the mating housing and mating with the two terminals of the connector respectively.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating housing includes two sub-housings arranged side-by-side in the transverse direction and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Second insertion holes are formed in the sub-housings, and the two mating terminals are respectively inserted into the second insertion holes of the two sub-housings.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating housing further includes: a plurality of second ribs connected between the two sub-housings and spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the mating housing, the second ribs being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mating housing and extending along the height direction of the mating housing.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating housing further includes: two elastic buckles formed on the top walls of the two sub-housings respectively, the elastic buckles having elastic arms and hooks formed on the elastic arms, the hooks engaging with mating hooks on the inner side of the top wall of the main housing of the connector to lock the connector housing and the mating housing together.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the two resilient buckles are adjacent to each other and define a slot between them, and a blocking rib of the main housing portion of the connector is inserted into the slot between the two resilient buckles.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating housing further includes: two side plate portions, respectively formed on one side of the top wall of the two sub-housing portions, the two side plate portions being perpendicular to the transverse direction of the mating housing and extending along the longitudinal direction of the mating housing, and the two elastic buckles being located between the two side plate portions.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, a slot is defined between a side plate portion on the top wall of the sub-housing and an elastic buckle, and a blocking rib of the main housing portion of the connector is inserted into the slot between the side plate portion and the elastic buckle.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic buckle is adapted to move between a locked position engaged with the mating hook and an unlocked position disengaged from the mating hook; the mating housing further includes an unlocking part connected to the rear end of the elastic arm of the two elastic buckles, thereby enabling the two elastic buckles to be unlocked simultaneously by pressing the unlocking part.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating housing further includes two second locking members, each formed on the bottom wall of the two sub-housings. Second slots are formed on each of the two sub-housings, and the second locking members are adapted to move between a locked position engaging with the second slot and an unlocked position disengaging from the second slot. When the second locking member is in the locked position, it is adapted to abut against the mating terminal to lock the mating terminal in the sub-housing.

[0022] In another aspect of the invention, the mating housing is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0023] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the blocking ribs in the main housing portion not only prevent the insertion of human fingers, but also increase the creepage distance between the mating ends of the two terminals.

[0024] 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

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector housing as seen from the rear, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a connector housing as seen from the front, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connector housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first locking member is in the locked position;

[0028] Figure 4 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connector housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first locking member is in the unlocked position;

[0029] Figure 5 This diagram shows a perspective view of the mating housing from top view according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 This diagram shows a perspective view of the mating housing from the bottom, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of the mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second locking member is in the locked position;

[0032] Figure 8 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of the mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second locking member is in the unlocked position;

[0033] Figure 9 An exploded schematic diagram of a connector housing and a mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 10 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector housing and a mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11A horizontal sectional view of a connector housing and a mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector housing and the mating housing are not mated together;

[0036] Figure 12 A horizontal sectional view of a connector housing and a mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector housing and the mating housing have been mated together;

[0037] Figure 13 A vertical sectional view of a connector housing and a mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector housing and the mating housing are not mated together;

[0038] Figure 14 This shows a vertical sectional view of a connector housing and a mating housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the connector housing and the mating housing have been mated together. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector housing is provided. The connector housing includes: a main housing portion having a front wall and a rear opening opposite each other in its longitudinal direction, two side walls opposite each other in its transverse direction, and a top wall and a bottom wall opposite each other in its height direction; and two front housing portions connected to the front walls of the main housing portion and arranged side-by-side in the transverse direction of the main housing portion. A first insertion hole communicating with the inner cavity of the main housing portion is formed in the front housing portion, the inner cavity of the main housing portion being used to receive a mating end of a connector terminal for mating with a mating terminal, and the first insertion hole of the front housing portion being used to receive a connection end of the terminal for connection with a cable; a plurality of blocking ribs are formed on the inner side of the top wall of the main housing portion, the plurality of blocking ribs being spaced apart in the transverse direction and extending along the longitudinal direction to the rear opening of the main housing portion, for preventing the insertion of a human finger into the main housing portion.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing; and two terminals inserted into the connector housing. The terminals have mating ends for mating with mating terminals and connecting ends for connecting to a cable, the mating ends of the two terminals being located within the inner cavity of the main housing portion, and the connecting ends of the two terminals being respectively inserted into first insertion holes in the two front housing portions.

[0043] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector for mating with the connector. The mating connector includes: a mating housing inserted into the inner cavity of the main housing portion of the connector; and two mating terminals inserted into the mating housing and mating with the two terminals of the connector respectively.

[0044] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector housing 1 as viewed from the rear, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A perspective view of a connector housing 1 as seen from the front, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A longitudinal sectional view of a connector housing 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the first locking member 14 is in the locked position; Figure 4 A longitudinal sectional view of a connector housing 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the first locking member 14 is in the unlocked position; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the mating housing 2 as seen from the top, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the mating housing 2 as viewed from the bottom, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of the mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second locking member 24 is in the locked position; Figure 8 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of the mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second locking member 24 is in the unlocked position; Figure 9 An exploded view of a connector housing 1 and a mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 10 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector housing 1 and a mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This shows a horizontal sectional view of a connector housing 1 and a mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the connector housing 1 and the mating housing 2 are not mated together; Figure 12 This shows a horizontal sectional view of a connector housing 1 and a mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the connector housing 1 and the mating housing 2 have been mated together; Figure 13 A vertical sectional view of a connector housing 1 and a mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector housing 1 and the mating housing 2 are not mated together; Figure 14 A vertical sectional view of a connector housing 1 and a mating housing 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the connector housing 1 and the mating housing 2 are mated together.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing 1 is disclosed. The connector housing 1 includes a main housing portion 10 and two front housing portions 12. The main housing portion 10 has a front wall and a rear opening opposite each other in its longitudinal direction Y, two side walls opposite each other in its transverse direction X, and a top wall and a bottom wall opposite each other in its height direction Y. The two front housing portions 12 are connected to the front walls of the main housing portion 10 and are arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the main housing portion 10. A first insertion hole 102 communicating with the inner cavity 101 of the main housing portion 10 is formed in the front housing portion 12. The inner cavity 101 of the main housing portion 10 is used to receive a mating end of a connector terminal (not shown) for mating with a mating terminal (not shown), and the first insertion hole 102 of the front housing portion 12 is used to receive a connection end of a terminal for connecting with a cable (not shown).

[0046] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of blocking ribs 11 are formed on the inner side of the top wall of the main shell 10. The plurality of blocking ribs 11 are spaced apart in the transverse X and extend in the longitudinal Y to the rear opening of the main shell 10, for preventing human fingers from being inserted into the main shell 10.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the distance between the blocking rib 11 and the bottom wall of the main shell 10 is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity 101 of the main shell 10 through the gap between the blocking rib 11 and the bottom wall of the main shell 10.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the distance between the sidewall of the main shell 10 and the adjacent blocking rib 11 is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity 101 of the main shell 10 through the gap between the sidewall of the main shell 10 and the adjacent blocking rib 11.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the distance between two adjacent blocking ribs 11 is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity 101 of the main shell 10 through the gap between two adjacent blocking ribs 11.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 14As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of blocking ribs 11 are in the form of vertical plates perpendicular to the transverse X of the main housing portion 10 and are adapted to be inserted into a plurality of slots 202 on the mating housing 2 of the mating connector, thereby increasing the creepage distance between the two terminals inserted into the connector housing 1.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the two front housing portions 12 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the transverse X direction of the main housing portion 10, and the connector housing 1 further includes at least one first rib 13 connected between the two front housing portions 12. The first rib 13 is perpendicular to the longitudinal Y direction of the main housing portion 10 and extends along the height Y direction of the main housing portion 10, thereby increasing the structural strength of the two front housing portions 12 and the creepage distance between the two terminals inserted into the connector housing 1.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing further includes two first locking members 14. The two first locking members 14 are respectively formed on two front housing portions 12. First slots 15 are respectively formed on the two front housing portions 12, and the first locking members 14 are adapted to move between a locked position engaging with the first slot 15 and an unlocked position disengaging from the first slot 15. When the first locking member 14 is in the locked position, it is adapted to abut against a terminal inserted into the connector housing 1 to lock the terminal in the connector housing 1.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 1 is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned connector housing 1 and two terminals (not shown). The two terminals are inserted into the connector housing 1. Each terminal has a mating end for mating with a mating terminal and a connecting end for connecting to a cable. The mating ends of the two terminals are located in the inner cavity 101 of the main housing portion 10, and the connecting ends of the two terminals are respectively inserted into the first insertion holes 102 of the two front housing portions 12.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing 2 and two mating terminals (not shown). The mating housing 2 is inserted into the inner cavity 101 of the main housing portion 10 of the connector. The two mating terminals are inserted into the mating housing 2 and mated with the two terminals of the connector, respectively.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 14As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 2 includes two sub-housings 20. The two sub-housings 20 are arranged side by side in the transverse X direction of the mating housing 2 and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Second insertion holes 201 are formed in the sub-housings 200, and two mating terminals are respectively inserted into the second insertion holes 201 of the two sub-housings 200.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 2 further includes a plurality of second ribs 23. The plurality of second ribs 23 are connected between the two sub-housings 20 and spaced apart in the longitudinal direction Y of the mating housing 2. The second ribs 23 are perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mating housing 2 and extend along the height direction Y of the mating housing 2.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 2 further includes two elastic buckles 21, which are respectively formed on the top walls of the two sub-housings 20. Each elastic buckle 21 has an elastic arm 211 and a latch 212 formed on the elastic arm 211. The latch 212 engages with a mating latch 112 on the inner side of the top wall of the main housing portion 10 of the connector to lock the connector housing 1 and the mating housing 2 together.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, two resilient buckles 21 are adjacent to each other and define a slot 202 between them, and a blocking rib 11 of the main housing portion 10 of the connector is inserted into the slot 202 between the two resilient buckles 21.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 2 further includes two side plate portions 22, which are respectively formed on one side of the top wall of the two sub-housings 20. The two side plate portions 22 are perpendicular to the transverse direction X of the mating housing 2 and extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the mating housing 2, and two elastic buckles 21 are located between the two side plate portions 22.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a slot 202 is defined between a side plate portion 22 and an elastic buckle 21 on the top wall of the sub-housing 20, and a blocking rib 11 of the main housing portion 10 of the connector is inserted into the slot 202 between the side plate portion 22 and the elastic buckle 21.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the resilient buckle 21 is adapted to move between a locked position engaged with the mating hook 112 and an unlocked position disengaged from the mating hook 112. The mating housing 2 also includes an unlocking part 213 connected to the rear end of the resilient arm 211 of the two resilient buckles 21, thereby enabling the two resilient buckles 21 to be unlocked simultaneously by pressing the unlocking part 213.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 2 further includes two second locking members 24. The two second locking members 24 are respectively formed on the bottom walls of the two sub-housings 20. Second slots 25 are respectively formed on the two sub-housings 20. The second locking members 24 are adapted to move between a locked position engaging with the second slot 25 and an unlocked position disengaging from the second slot 25; when the second locking member 24 is in the locked position, it is adapted to abut against the mating terminal to lock the mating terminal in the sub-housing 20.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 2 is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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. A connector housing characterized by, include: The main shell (10) has a front wall and a rear opening opposite each other in its longitudinal direction (Y), two side walls opposite each other in its transverse direction (X), and a top wall and a bottom wall opposite each other in its height direction (Y). and Two front shell sections (12) are connected to the front wall of the main shell section (10) and are arranged side by side in the transverse (X) direction of the main shell section (10). A first insertion hole (102) communicating with the inner cavity (101) of the main housing (10) is formed in the front housing (12). The inner cavity (101) of the main housing (10) is used to accommodate the mating end of the connector terminal for mating with the mating terminal. The first insertion hole (102) of the front housing (12) is used to accommodate the connection end of the terminal for connecting with a cable. A plurality of blocking ribs (11) are formed on the inner side of the top wall of the main shell (10). The plurality of blocking ribs (11) are spaced apart in the transverse (X) direction and extend along the longitudinal (Y) direction to the rear opening of the main shell (10) to prevent human fingers from being inserted into the main shell (10).

2. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the blocking rib (11) and the bottom wall of the main shell (10) is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity (101) of the main shell (10) through the gap between the blocking rib (11) and the bottom wall of the main shell (10).

3. The connector housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distance between the side wall of the main shell (10) and the adjacent blocking rib (11) is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity (101) of the main shell (10) through the gap between the side wall of the main shell (10) and the adjacent blocking rib (11).

4. The connector housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spacing between two adjacent blocking ribs (11) is smaller than the size of a human finger, so that a human finger cannot be inserted into the inner cavity (101) of the main shell (10) through the gap between two adjacent blocking ribs (11).

5. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of blocking ribs (11) are in the shape of vertical plates perpendicular to the transverse (X) direction of the main housing (10) and are adapted to be inserted into the plurality of slots (202) on the mating housing (2) of the mating connector, thereby increasing the creepage distance between the two terminals inserted into the connector housing (1).

6. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two front shell portions (12) are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the transverse (X) direction of the main shell portion (10), and the connector housing (1) further includes at least one first rib (13) connected between the two front shell portions (12); The first rib (13) is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the main housing (10) and extends along the height direction (Y) of the main housing (10) to increase the structural strength of the two front housings (12) and the creepage distance between the two terminals inserted into the connector housing (1).

7. The connector housing of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: Two first locking members (14) are respectively formed on the two front shell portions (12). First slots (15) are formed on the two front shell portions (12), and the first locking member (14) is adapted to move between a locked position engaged with the first slot (15) and an unlocked position disengaged from the first slot (15). When the first locking member (14) is in the locked position, the first locking member (14) is adapted to abut against a terminal inserted into the connector housing (1) to lock the terminal in the connector housing (1).

8. The connector housing of any one of claims 1-7, wherein: The connector housing (1) is an integral injection molded part.

9. A connector characterized by comprising: include: The connector housing (1) according to any one of claims 1-8; and Two terminals are inserted into the connector housing (1). The terminal has a mating end for mating with the mating terminal and a connecting end for connecting to a cable. The mating ends of the two terminals are located in the inner cavity (101) of the main housing (10), and the connecting ends of the two terminals are respectively inserted into the first insertion hole (102) of the two front housings (12).

10. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: The connector as claimed in claim 9; and mating connector, mating with the connector, The mating connector includes: The mating housing (2) is inserted into the inner cavity (101) of the main housing part (10) of the connector; and Two mating terminals are inserted into the mating housing (2) and mated with the two terminals of the connector respectively.

11. The connector assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: The mating housing (2) includes: Two sub-shells (20) are arranged side by side and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the transverse (X) direction of the mating shell (2). A second insertion hole (201) is formed in the sub-housing (20), and the two mating terminals are respectively inserted into the second insertion hole (201) of the two sub-housing (20).

12. The connector assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: The mating housing (2) further includes: Multiple second ribs (23) are connected between the two sub-shells (20) and spaced apart longitudinally (Y) of the mating shell (2). The second rib (23) is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mating housing (2) and extends along the height direction (Y) of the mating housing (2).

13. The connector assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: The mating housing (2) further includes: Two elastic buckles (21) are respectively formed on the top walls of the two sub-shells (20). The elastic buckle (21) has an elastic arm (211) and a hook (212) formed on the elastic arm (211), the hook (212) engaging with a mating hook (112) on the inner side of the top wall of the main housing (10) of the connector to lock the connector housing (1) and the mating housing (2) together.

14. The connector assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The two elastic buckles (21) are adjacent to each other and define a slot (202) between them, and a blocking rib (11) of the main housing (10) of the connector is inserted into the slot (202) between the two elastic buckles (21).

15. The connector assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The mating housing (2) further includes: Two side plate portions (22) are respectively formed on one side of the top wall of the two sub-shells (20). The two side plate portions (22) are perpendicular to the transverse (X) direction of the mating housing (2) and extend along the longitudinal (Y) direction of the mating housing (2), and the two elastic buckles (21) are located between the two side plate portions (22).

16. The connector assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: A slot (202) is defined between a side plate portion (22) and an elastic buckle (21) on the top wall of the sub-housing (20), and a blocking rib (11) of the main housing portion (10) of the connector is inserted into the slot (202) between the side plate portion (22) and the elastic buckle (21).

17. The connector assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The resilient buckle (21) is adapted to move between a locked position engaged with the mating hook (112) and an unlocked position disengaged from the mating hook (112); The mating housing (2) further includes: The unlocking part (213) is connected to the rear end of the elastic arm (211) of the two elastic buckles (21), so that the two elastic buckles (21) can be unlocked simultaneously by pressing the unlocking part (213).

18. The connector assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: The mating housing (2) further includes: Two second locking elements (24) are respectively formed on the bottom walls of the two sub-shells (20). A second slot (25) is formed on each of the two sub-housing housings (20), and the second locking member (24) is adapted to move between a locked position engaged with the second slot (25) and an unlocked position disengaged from the second slot (25). When the second locking member (24) is in the locked position, the second locking member (24) is adapted to abut against the mating terminal to lock the mating terminal in the sub-housing (20).

19. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 10-18, characterized in that: The mating housing (2) is an integral injection molded part.

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