Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The present application discloses a connector and a connector assembly. The connector comprises a housing including a peripheral wall enclosing an inner cavity, a holding body in the inner cavity, and a flange part connected with the bottom of the peripheral wall and the holding body; and a terminal held in the holding body and having a flat mating end. The holding body has an upper part extending out of the inner cavity, and a slot is formed in the upper part of the holding body to allow the insertion of a mating terminal, the mating end is located in the slot for mating with the mating terminal inserted into the slot; the mating end is transversely perpendicular to the housing and extends along the longitudinal direction and the height direction of the housing, and the top side and the front and back sides opposite in the longitudinal direction of the slot are all open to allow the mating terminal to be inserted into the slot at different angles relative to the height direction. In the present application, the connector can be mated with a mating connector at different angles, which expands the application range of the connector and reduces the cost.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In existing technologies, electrical connections are typically achieved using male and female connectors that allow for quick mating. Generally, the male connector can only mate with the female connector at a predetermined angle. However, in practical applications, it is often necessary to change the cable lead direction of the female connector, requiring the male connector to be able to mate with it at different angles. Therefore, in existing technologies, when the mating angle between the male and female connectors needs to be changed, the male connector must be redesigned, leading to higher costs. 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 is provided. The connector includes: a housing including a peripheral wall forming an inner cavity, a retainer located within the inner cavity, and a flange portion connected to the bottom of the peripheral wall and the retainer; and a terminal, retained within the retainer and having a flat mating end. The retainer has an upper portion extending from the inner cavity, and a slot is formed in the upper portion of the retainer for inserting the mating terminal, the mating end of the terminal being located in the slot for mating with a mating terminal inserted into the slot; the mating end is perpendicular to the transverse direction of the housing and extends along the longitudinal and height directions of the housing; the top side and the front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the slot are fully open to allow the mating terminal to be inserted into the slot at different angles relative to the height direction.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two slots are formed on the upper part of the retainer, the two slots being arranged side by side in the lateral direction; the connector includes two terminals, the mating ends of the two terminals being located in the two slots respectively, for mating with two mating terminals respectively inserted into the two slots.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the retainer further includes a door frame located in the slot, and the mating end of the terminal is retained in the door frame.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the door frame includes: a pair of vertical beams opposite each other in the longitudinal direction and extending along the height direction; and a horizontal beam connected between the tops of the pair of vertical beams and extending along the longitudinal direction, wherein mating ends of the terminals are held between the pair of vertical beams and the horizontal beam of the door frame.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a vertical positioning groove extending along the height direction is formed on the inner side of the vertical beam, and the front and rear sides of the mating end of the terminal are respectively positioned in the vertical positioning groove of the pair of vertical beams.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a horizontal positioning groove extending along the longitudinal direction is formed on the inner side of the horizontal beam, and a positioning rib extending along the longitudinal direction is formed on the top of the mating end of the terminal, the positioning rib being positioned in the horizontal positioning groove.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the slot has two vertical sidewalls opposite each other in the lateral direction, and the door frame is located at the middle position between the two vertical sidewalls; the mating end of the terminal and the door frame are adapted to be inserted together between a pair of terminal plates of the mating terminal.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is a high-voltage power terminal, and the connector further includes a low-voltage signal terminal disposed in the retaining body for detecting whether the terminal has been mated with the mating terminal; a top-opening socket is also formed on the upper part of the retaining body, and one end of the low-voltage signal terminal extends into the socket for mating with the inserted mating low-voltage signal terminal.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flange portion is used to be fixed to a mounting panel, and a sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion; the connector further includes a sealing ring mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove, the sealing ring being adapted to be pressed between the flange portion and the mounting panel to achieve a seal between the two.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the lower portion of the retainer extends downward beyond the flange portion along the height direction, and the lower portion of the retainer is used to insert into a mounting port on the mounting panel; the terminal also has a connecting end extending from the lower portion of the retainer, the connecting end being used for electrical connection to a busbar of the client.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a shielding shell fitted onto the retainer and located in the inner cavity, a plurality of connecting legs formed at the bottom of the shielding shell, the plurality of connecting legs being spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the shielding shell and located in the area surrounded by the sealing ring, the plurality of connecting legs passing through the flange portion and protruding from the bottom surface of the flange portion for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connecting leg includes: a vertical leg that passes through the flange portion along the height direction; and a horizontal foot that is perpendicularly connected to the end of the vertical leg and located on the bottom surface of the flange portion, wherein a contact protrusion for electrical contact with the mounting panel is formed on the horizontal foot.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the contact protrusion is conical and has a cross-shaped groove formed thereon, the cross-shaped groove dividing the contact protrusion into four elastic cantilever arms, the four elastic cantilever arms being used for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shielding shell is a one-piece stamped part.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the housing is symmetrical to the left and right in the lateral direction and to the front and back in the longitudinal direction.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mating with the connector. The mating connector includes: a mating housing; mating terminals disposed in the mating housing; and a cable electrically connected to the mating terminals and extending from the mating housing, the mating terminals being inserted into a slot of the connector and mating with the mating end of the terminals.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating terminal includes a pair of terminal plates and an elastic member mounted on the inner side of at least one terminal plate, wherein the mating end of the terminal is inserted between the pair of terminal plates of the mating terminal and makes electrical contact with the elastic member.

[0022] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the connector can mate with mating connectors at different angles, thereby expanding the applicability of the connector and reducing costs.

[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 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

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

[0027] Figure 4 An exploded view of the housing and terminals of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom;

[0029] Figure 6 This diagram shows a partially enlarged schematic of the shielding shell of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 Showing a planar cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 A perspective view showing a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This diagram illustrates the mating of a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 90 degrees;

[0034] Figure 11 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 135 degrees;

[0035] Figure 12 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 180 degrees.

[0036] Figure 13 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 225 degrees;

[0037] Figure 14A plan view showing a connector and mating terminals of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 270 degrees. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing including a peripheral wall forming an inner cavity, a retainer located within the inner cavity, and a flange portion connected to the bottom of the peripheral wall and the retainer; and a terminal, retained within the retainer and having a flat mating end. The retainer has an upper portion extending from the inner cavity, and a slot is formed in the upper portion of the retainer to allow insertion of the mating terminal, the mating end of the terminal being located in the slot for mating with a mating terminal inserted into the slot; the mating end is perpendicular to the transverse direction of the housing and extends along the longitudinal and height directions of the housing; the top side and the front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the slot are fully open to allow the mating terminal to be inserted into the slot at different angles relative to the height direction.

[0041] 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 mating with the connector. The mating connector includes: a mating housing; mating terminals disposed in the mating housing; and a cable electrically connected to the mating terminals and led out from the mating housing, the mating terminals being inserted into a slot of the connector and mating with the mating end of the terminals.

[0042] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4An exploded view of the housing and terminals of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom; Figure 6 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the shielding shell 3 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 Showing a planar cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A perspective view of a connector and mating terminals 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 9 This diagram shows a mating schematic of the mating terminals 6 of a connector and a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a housing 1 and terminals 2. The housing 1 includes a peripheral wall 11 surrounding an inner cavity 101, a retainer 10 located in the inner cavity 101, and a flange portion 12 connected to the bottom of the peripheral wall 11 and the retainer 10. Terminals 2 are retained in the retainer 10 and have flat mating ends 21. The retainer 10 has an upper portion extending from the inner cavity 101, and a slot 13 is formed in the upper portion of the retainer 10 to allow mating terminals 6 to be inserted. The mating ends 21 of terminals 2 are located in the slot 13 for mating with mating terminals 6 inserted into the slot 13.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating end 21 is perpendicular to the transverse direction X of the housing 1 and extends along the longitudinal direction Y and the height direction Z of the housing 1. The top side and the front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the slot 13 are fully open to allow the mating end 6 to be inserted into the slot 13 at different angles relative to the height direction Z. Therefore, the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector of the present invention can vary between 0 degrees and 270 degrees, and thus the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector can be changed as needed.

[0045] Figure 10 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 90 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 90 degrees.

[0046] Figure 11 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 135 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 135 degrees.

[0047] Figure 12 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 180 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 180 degrees.

[0048] Figure 13 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 225 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 225 degrees.

[0049] Figure 14 A plan view of a connector and mating terminals 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 270 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 270 degrees.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, two slots 13 are formed on the upper part of the retainer 10, and the two slots 13 are arranged side by side in the transverse X direction. The connector includes two terminals 2, and the mating ends 21 of the two terminals 2 are respectively located in the two slots 13 for mating with two mating terminals 6 respectively inserted into the two slots 13.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the retainer 10 also includes a door frame 14 located in the slot 13, and the mating end 21 of the terminal 2 is retained in the door frame 14.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the door frame 14 includes a pair of vertical beams 141 and a horizontal beam 142. The pair of vertical beams 141 are opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y and extend in the height direction Z. The horizontal beam 142 connects the tops of the pair of vertical beams 141 and extends in the longitudinal direction Y. The mating ends 21 of the terminals 2 are held between the pair of vertical beams 141 and the horizontal beam 142 of the door frame 14.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a vertical positioning groove 14a extending along the height direction Z is formed on the inner side of the vertical beam 141, and the front and rear sides 21a of the mating end 21 of the terminal 2 are respectively positioned in the vertical positioning grooves 14a of a pair of vertical beams 141.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 14As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a horizontal positioning groove 14b extending longitudinally Y is formed on the inner side of the horizontal beam 142, and a positioning rib 21b extending longitudinally Y is formed on the top of the mating end 21 of the terminal 2, and the positioning rib 21b is positioned in the horizontal positioning groove 14b.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, slot 13 has two vertical sidewalls 16 opposite each other in the transverse X direction, and door frame 14 is located in the middle position between the two vertical sidewalls 16. The mating end 21 of terminal 2 and door frame 14 are adapted to be inserted together between a pair of terminal plates 61 of mating terminal 6.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, terminal 2 is a high-voltage power terminal, and the connector also includes a low-voltage signal terminal 4 disposed in the retainer 10 for detecting whether terminal 2 has mated with mating terminal 6. A top-opening socket 15 is also formed on the upper part of the retainer 10, and one end of the low-voltage signal terminal 4 extends into the socket 15 for mating with the inserted mating low-voltage signal terminal (not shown).

[0057] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 12 of the housing 1 is used to fix it to a mounting panel (not shown), and a sealing ring mounting groove 125 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. The connector also includes a sealing ring 5 mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove 125, the sealing ring 5 being adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12 and the mounting panel to achieve a seal between the two.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower portion of the retainer 10 extends downward along the height direction Z beyond the flange portion 12, and the lower portion of the retainer 10 is used to insert into a mounting opening on the mounting panel. The terminal 2 also has a connecting end 22 extending from the lower portion of the retainer 10, and the connecting end 22 is used for electrical connection to a busbar (not shown) of the client.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a shielding shell 3. The shielding shell 3 is fitted onto the retainer 10 and located within the inner cavity 101. A plurality of connecting legs 30 are formed at the bottom of the shielding shell 3, spaced apart circumferentially and located within the area surrounded by the sealing ring 5. The connecting legs 30 pass through the flange portion 12 and protrude from the bottom surface of the flange portion 12 for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 14As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting leg 30 includes a vertical leg 31 and a horizontal leg 32. The vertical leg 31 passes through the flange portion 12 along the height direction Z. The horizontal leg 32 is perpendicularly connected to the end of the vertical leg 31 and is located on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. A contact protrusion 33 for electrical contact with a mounting panel is formed on the horizontal leg 32.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the contact protrusion 33 is conical and has a cross groove 33a formed on it. The cross groove 33a divides the contact protrusion 33 into four elastic cantilever arms 33b, which are used for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the shielding shell 3 can be a one-piece stamped part.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 can be a one-piece injection molded part.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 is symmetrical to the left and right in the transverse X direction and to the front and back in the longitudinal Y direction.

[0065] 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 the aforementioned connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing (not shown), mating terminals 6, and a cable 7. The mating terminals 6 are disposed within the mating housing. The cable 7 is electrically connected to the mating terminals 6 and extends from the mating housing. The mating terminals 6 are inserted into the slot 13 of the connector and mated with the mating end 21 of the terminal 2.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating terminal 6 includes a pair of terminal plates 61 and an elastic element (not shown) mounted on the inner side of at least one terminal plate 61. The mating end 21 of the terminal 2 is inserted between the pair of terminal plates 61 of the mating terminal 6 and makes electrical contact with the elastic element.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) includes a peripheral wall (11) forming an inner cavity (101), a retainer (10) located in the inner cavity (101), and a flange (12) connected to the bottom of the peripheral wall (11) and the retainer (10); and Terminal (2) is held in the retainer (10) and has a flat mating end (21). The retainer (10) has an upper part extending from the inner cavity (101), and a slot (13) is formed on the upper part of the retainer (10) to allow the mating terminal (6) to be inserted. The mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is located in the slot (13) for mating with the mating terminal (6) inserted into the slot (13). The mating end (21) is perpendicular to the transverse (X) direction of the housing (1) and extends along the longitudinal (Y) and height (Z) directions of the housing (1). The top side and the front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal (Y) direction of the slot (13) are fully open to allow the mating end (6) to be inserted into the slot (13) at different angles relative to the height (Z) direction.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slots (13) are formed on the upper part of the retainer (10), and the two slots (13) are arranged side by side in the transverse (X) direction; The connector includes two terminals (2), and the mating ends (21) of the two terminals (2) are respectively located in the two slots (13) for mating with the two mating terminals (6) respectively inserted into the two slots (13).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retainer (10) also includes a door frame (14) located in the slot (13), and the mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is retained in the door frame (14).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The door frame (14) includes: A pair of vertical beams (141), opposite each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) and extending along the height direction (Z); and A horizontal beam (142) connects the tops of the pair of vertical beams (141) and extends along the longitudinal direction (Y). The mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is held between a pair of vertical beams (141) and horizontal beams (142) of the door frame (14).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vertical positioning groove (14a) extending along the height direction (Z) is formed on the inner side of the vertical beam (141), and the front and rear sides (21a) of the mating end (21) of the terminal (2) are respectively positioned in the vertical positioning groove (14a) of the pair of vertical beams (141).

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A horizontal positioning groove (14b) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is formed on the inner side of the horizontal beam (142), and a positioning rib (21b) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is formed on the top of the mating end (21) of the terminal (2), and the positioning rib (21b) is positioned in the horizontal positioning groove (14b).

7. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slot (13) has two vertical sidewalls (16) opposite each other in the horizontal (X) direction, and the door frame (14) is located in the middle position between the two vertical sidewalls (16); The mating end (21) of the terminal (2) and the door frame (14) are adapted to be inserted together between a pair of terminal plates (61) of the mating terminal (6).

8. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The terminal (2) is a high-voltage power terminal, and the connector also includes a low-voltage signal terminal (4) disposed in the retainer (10) for detecting whether the terminal (2) has been mated with the mating terminal (6); A top-open socket (15) is also formed on the upper part of the retainer (10), and one end of the low-voltage signal terminal (4) extends into the socket (15) for mating with the inserted mating low-voltage signal terminal.

9. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange (12) is used to fix it to the mounting panel, and a sealing ring mounting groove (125) is formed on the bottom surface of the flange (12); The connector also includes a sealing ring (5) installed in the sealing ring mounting groove (125), the sealing ring (5) being adapted to be pressed between the flange (12) and the mounting panel to achieve a seal between the two.

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lower part of the retainer (10) extends downward along the height direction (Z) beyond the flange (12), and the lower part of the retainer (10) is used to insert into the mounting hole on the mounting panel; The terminal (2) also has a connecting end (22) extending from the lower part of the retainer (10), the connecting end (22) being used for electrical connection to the busbar of the client.

11. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: The shielding shell (3) is fitted onto the retainer (10) and located within the inner cavity (101). A plurality of connecting legs (30) are formed at the bottom of the shielding shell (3). The plurality of connecting legs (30) are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the shielding shell (3) and are located in the area surrounded by the sealing ring (5). The plurality of connecting legs (30) pass through the flange portion (12) and protrude from the bottom surface of the flange portion (12) for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The connecting leg (30) includes: A vertical leg (31) passes through the flange (12) along the height direction (Z); and A horizontal leg (32) is perpendicularly connected to the end of the vertical leg (31) and located on the bottom surface of the flange (12). A contact protrusion (33) for electrical contact with the mounting panel is formed on the horizontal foot (32).

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The contact protrusion (33) is conical and has a cross groove (33a) formed on it. The cross groove (33a) divides the contact protrusion (33) into four elastic cantilever arms (33b), which are used for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

14. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The shielding shell (3) is an integral stamped part.

15. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is a one-piece injection molded part.

16. The connector according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized in that: The housing (1) is symmetrical to the left and right in the transverse direction (X) and to the front and back in the longitudinal direction (Y).

17. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: The connector according to any one of claims 1-16; and mating connector, mating with the connector, The mating connector includes: Matching housings; The mating terminal (6) is disposed in the mating housing; and Cable (7) is electrically connected to the mating terminal (6) and leads out from the mating housing. The mating terminal (6) is inserted into the slot (13) of the connector and mated with the mating end (21) of the terminal (2).

18. The connector assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that: The mating terminal (6) includes a pair of terminal plates (61) and an elastic element installed on the inner side of at least one terminal plate (61). The mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is inserted between the pair of terminal plates (61) of the mating terminal (6) and makes electrical contact with the elastic element.

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