Conductive terminal, electrical connector, and connector assembly

Abstract

A conductive terminal includes a fixed portion, a movable portion, and an elastic member. The fixed portion has an internal space. The movable portion is axially movable relative to the fixed portion. The elastic member is connected to the movable portion and is at least partially housed within the internal space. The movable portion has an abutting portion protruding from the cylindrical portion, the abutting portion being configured to elastically abut against a conductive sheet of a circuit board. The elastic member includes a first radial connecting portion, a first axial connecting portion, a second radial connecting portion, a first inclined connecting portion, and a third radial connecting portion. The first inclined connecting portion is capable of elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the second radial connecting portion and the third radial connecting portion along the axial direction. With this configuration, the elastic member of the present invention possesses superior elastic deformation capability. The present invention also discloses an electrical connector having the conductive terminal and a connector assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a conductive terminal, an electrical connector, and a connector assembly, belonging to the field of connector technology. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors in related technologies typically include an insulating body and a plurality of conductive terminals disposed within the insulating body. The conductive terminals are configured to mate with a mating connector or circuit board. When the conductive terminals are configured to contact conductive pads on a circuit board, they are typically designed with a resilient structure to avoid excessive scratching of the conductive pads.

[0003] However, there is still room for improvement in the conductive terminals of the related technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a conductive terminal, an electrical connector, and a connector assembly with an improved structure.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solution: a conductive terminal, comprising: The fixing part has a cylindrical part, and the cylindrical part has an internal space; The movable part is capable of moving relative to the fixed part along the axial direction of the fixed part; and An elastic element is connected to the movable part and is at least partially housed in the internal space; the movable part has an abutting portion protruding from the cylindrical portion, the abutting portion being configured to elastically abut against a conductive sheet of the circuit board; The elastic element includes a first radial connecting portion connected to the moving portion, a first axial connecting portion connected to the first radial connecting portion, a second radial connecting portion connected to the first axial connecting portion, a first inclined connecting portion connected to the second radial connecting portion, and a third radial connecting portion connected to the first inclined connecting portion. The first inclined connecting portion can undergo elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the second radial connecting portion and the third radial connecting portion along the axial direction of the conductive terminal.

[0006] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first radial connecting part, the first axial connecting part, the second radial connecting part, the first inclined connecting part and the third radial connecting part are arranged sequentially along the axial direction.

[0007] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member includes a second axial connecting portion connected to the third radial connecting portion, a fourth radial connecting portion connected to the second axial connecting portion, a second inclined connecting portion connected to the fourth radial connecting portion, and a fifth radial connecting portion connected to the second inclined connecting portion. The second inclined connecting portion can undergo elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the fourth radial connecting portion and the fifth radial connecting portion along the axial direction.

[0008] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member includes a third axial connecting portion connected to the fifth radial connecting portion, a sixth radial connecting portion connected to the third axial connecting portion, a third inclined connecting portion connected to the sixth radial connecting portion, and a seventh radial connecting portion connected to the third inclined connecting portion. The third inclined connecting portion can undergo elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the sixth radial connecting portion and the seventh radial connecting portion along the axial direction.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member includes a fourth axial connecting portion connected to the seventh radial connecting portion, an eighth radial connecting portion connected to the fourth axial connecting portion, a fourth inclined connecting portion connected to the eighth radial connecting portion, and a ninth radial connecting portion connected to the fourth inclined connecting portion. The fourth inclined connecting portion can undergo elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the eighth radial connecting portion and the ninth radial connecting portion along the axial direction.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the winding directions of any two adjacent radial connecting parts among the first radial connecting part, the second radial connecting part, the third radial connecting part, the fourth radial connecting part, the fifth radial connecting part, the sixth radial connecting part, the seventh radial connecting part, the eighth radial connecting part, and the ninth radial connecting part are opposite.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, any two adjacent inclined connecting parts among the first inclined connecting part, the second inclined connecting part, the third inclined connecting part and the fourth inclined connecting part have different inclination directions.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the conductive terminal includes a mounting portion connected to the elastic member, the elastic member is located between the moving part and the mounting portion, the mounting portion is housed in the internal space, and the moving part, the elastic member and the mounting portion are integrally formed.

[0013] As a further improvement of the embodiment of the present invention, the fixing part includes a tail portion that extends integrally from the cylindrical part, and the tail portion is configured to be electrically connected to the cable.

[0014] Embodiments of the present invention also disclose an electrical connector comprising: The body, having a mounting surface and a receiving space extending through the mounting surface; and A cable module is disposed in the receiving space. The cable module includes a terminal module, which includes an insulating block and a plurality of conductive terminals fixed to the insulating block. The conductive terminals are the aforementioned conductive terminals. The abutment portion of the conductive terminals extends out of the mounting surface to be configured to elastically abut against the conductive sheet of the circuit board.

[0015] Embodiments of the present invention also disclose a connector assembly comprising: The bracket includes a housing, the housing having a mounting base and an accommodating space penetrating the mounting base; An electrical connector, wherein the electrical connector is the aforementioned electrical connector; and A circuit board that mates with the housing, the circuit board including a conductive sheet exposed in the accommodating space; The electrical connector is at least partially installed in the accommodating space, and the abutting portion of the conductive terminal of the electrical connector protrudes from the mounting bottom surface to elastically abut against the conductive sheet of the circuit board.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiments of the present invention, the connector assembly includes a conductive film, the conductive film includes an elastomer, and the elastomer is provided with a through hole; The conductive film is housed in the accommodating space and held between the electrical connector and the housing, and the abutting portion of the electrical connector passes through the through hole to elastically abut against the conductive sheet of the circuit board.

[0017] As a further improvement of the embodiment of the present invention, the conductive film includes conductive pillars disposed in the elastomer, and the conductive pillars are disposed on the outer periphery of the through hole.

[0018] As a further improvement of the embodiments of the present invention, the conductive film includes a frame, and the elastomer is fixed to the frame.

[0019] As a further improvement to the embodiments of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a pressure block, which covers the electrical connector.

[0020] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes mounting screws, the pressure block is provided with mounting through holes, the housing is provided with fixing holes, and the mounting screws pass through the mounting through holes and are fastened in the fixing holes to fix the pressure block.

[0021] Compared to related technologies, the conductive terminal and electrical connector in the embodiments of the present invention include an elastic element. The elastic element includes a first radial connecting portion connected to the moving portion, a first axial connecting portion connected to the first radial connecting portion, a second radial connecting portion connected to the first axial connecting portion, a first inclined connecting portion connected to the second radial connecting portion, and a third radial connecting portion connected to the first inclined connecting portion. The first inclined connecting portion is capable of elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the second radial connecting portion and the third radial connecting portion along the axial direction of the conductive terminal. With this configuration, the elastic element of the present invention has superior elastic deformation capability, reducing the risk of damaging the conductive sheets of the circuit board. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connector assembly of the present invention in one embodiment; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Partial exploded 3D diagram; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded 3D view of the central support frame assembly, circuit board, and several fasteners; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of part B circled in the middle; Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Partial exploded perspective view in another embodiment; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of the circled area P; Figure 9 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle; Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of the circled area C; Figure 11 yes Figure 4 A top view of the support frame assembly when it is separated from the circuit board; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of part D within the middle frame; Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of part E within the middle frame; Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A partially enlarged view of another embodiment; Figure 15 yes Figure 4 Partial exploded perspective view of the support frame assembly described herein; Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A three-dimensional diagram of the mounting frame from another angle; Figure 17 yes Figure 15 Top view of the mounting frame and shielding components; Figure 18 yes Figure 15 A partial exploded perspective view of the shielding assembly described herein, showing that a first shielding plate assembly, a second shielding plate assembly, a third shielding plate assembly, and a fourth shielding plate assembly have been exploded open; Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A partial enlarged view of the framed portion G in the first embodiment; Figure 20 yes Figure 18 A partial enlarged view of the framed portion G in the second embodiment; Figure 21 yes Figure 18 A partial enlarged view of the framed portion G in the third embodiment; Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of a first shielding plate assembly along a certain cross section in one embodiment; Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the first shielding plate assembly along a certain cross section in another embodiment; Figure 24 yes Figure 18 A magnified view of the framed portion H in one embodiment; Figure 25 yes Figure 18 A partial enlarged view of the framed portion I in one embodiment; Figure 26 yes Figure 18 A partial enlarged view of the framed portion J in one embodiment; Figure 27 yes Figure 6 An exploded 3D view of the electrical connector in the image; Figure 28 yes Figure 27 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 29 yes Figure 27 A 3D schematic diagram of a cable module; Figure 30 yes Figure 29 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle; Figure 31 yes Figure 29 Partial exploded 3D diagram; Figure 32 yes Figure 31 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 33 yes Figure 31 Further partial exploded view; Figure 34 yes Figure 33 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 35 It is to remove Figure 33 Further exploded perspective view of the insulator, metal shielding surround, metal shielding plate, and outer covering; Figure 36 yes Figure 35 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle; Figure 37 yes Figure 35 An exploded perspective view of the first and second signal terminals in another embodiment; Figure 38 yes Figure 37 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle; Figure 39 yes Figure 37 The left view; Figure 40 yes Figure 37 The right view; Figure 41 yes Figure 37 The main view; Figure 42 yes Figure 37 Rear view; Figure 43 yes Figure 37 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the elastic element and the moving part in the diagram; Figure 44 yes Figure 38 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the elastic element and the moving part in the diagram; Figure 45 yes Figure 37 Left view of the elastic element and moving part in the middle; Figure 46 yes Figure 38 Right view of the elastic element and moving part in the middle; Figure 47This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing that when the electrical connector is inserted into the support frame assembly, one of the cable modules of the electrical connector mates with the circuit board; Figure 48 yes Figure 47 3D exploded view; Figure 49 yes Figure 48 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle; Figure 50 This is a cross-sectional view of the support frame assembly when it is mounted on the circuit board and the electrical connector is inserted into the support frame assembly. Figure 51 yes Figure 50 A magnified view of the Q portion within the middle frame; Figure 52 This is a perspective view of the connector assembly of the present invention in another embodiment; Figure 53 yes Figure 52 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle; Figure 54 yes Figure 52 Partial exploded 3D diagram; Figure 55 yes Figure 54 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 56 yes Figure 55 A magnified view of the circled area R; Figure 57 yes Figure 54 Further partial exploded view; Figure 58 yes Figure 57 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 59 yes Figure 57 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the circuit board in the diagram; Figure 60 yes Figure 59 A magnified view of the circled area T; Figure 61 yes Figure 57 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the conductive film in the image; Figure 62 yes Figure 61 Partial exploded 3D diagram; Figure 63 yes Figure 62 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 64 yes Figure 62 Further exploded view; Figure 65 yes Figure 57 A bottom view of the electrical connector in the image; Figure 66 yes Figure 65 A magnified view of the U-shaped area within the middle frame; Figure 67 yes Figure 57 An exploded 3D view of the electrical connector in the image; Figure 68 yes Figure 67 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 69 yes Figure 67 A partial exploded 3D view of a cable module; Figure 70 yes Figure 69 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 71 yes Figure 69 A partial exploded perspective view of a terminal component; Figure 72 yes Figure 71 Further exploded view; Figure 73 yes Figure 71 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle; Figure 74 yes Figure 73 Further exploded view; Figure 75 It is along Figure 52 A cross-sectional view of the VV line in the middle; Figure 76 yes Figure 75 A magnified view of the W section within the middle frame; Figure 77 yes Figure 76 A partial enlarged view in another embodiment.

[0023] Those skilled in the art should understand that the accompanying drawings provided herein are for the purpose of illustrating specific embodiments of the invention, and the scale shown in the drawings is only for illustrative embodiments; other embodiments are not necessarily implemented to scale. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If several embodiments exist, features in these embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The descriptions in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[0025] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” or “the” as used in the specification and claims of this invention are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0026] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the specification and claims of this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish features. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "before," "after," "upper," "lower," and similar words appearing in this invention are for ease of explanation only and are not limited to a specific location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" are an open-ended expression, meaning that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" encompasses the element following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, but this does not preclude the element preceding "comprising" or "including" from also including other elements. In this invention, the term "several" means two or more.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 51 As shown, this invention discloses a connector assembly including a circuit board 300, a support frame assembly 100 mounted on the circuit board 300, and an electrical connector 200 configured to be installed in the support frame assembly 100 and mate with the circuit board 300. In the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connector 200 is a cable end backplane connector. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that in other embodiments of this invention, the type of the electrical connector 200 can be flexibly adjusted as needed. The electrical connector 200 is inserted into the support frame assembly 100 along a mating direction to mate with the circuit board 300 to achieve data transmission.

[0028] Please combine Figure 4 , Figure 11 as well as Figure 13As shown, the circuit board 300 includes a plurality of conductive sheets located on its surface (e.g., the upper surface). These conductive sheets are divided into several groups and arranged in a matrix along a second direction A2-A2 (e.g., left-right direction) and a third direction A3-A3 (e.g., front-back direction). Each group of conductive sheets includes a first ground conductive sheet GP1, a second ground conductive sheet GP2, a third ground conductive sheet GP3, a fourth ground conductive sheet GP4, a first signal conductive sheet SP1, and a second signal conductive sheet SP2. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first ground conductive sheet GP1, the second ground conductive sheet GP2, the third ground conductive sheet GP3, and the fourth ground conductive sheet GP4 generally form a frame, and any two adjacent ground conductive sheets among the first ground conductive sheet GP1, the second ground conductive sheet GP2, the third ground conductive sheet GP3, and the fourth ground conductive sheet GP4 are separated. That is, any two adjacent ground conductive sheets among the first ground conductive sheet GP1, the second ground conductive sheet GP2, the third ground conductive sheet GP3, and the fourth ground conductive sheet GP4 are disconnected. The first signal conductive sheet SP1 and the second signal conductive sheet SP2 are located within the frame and surrounded by the first ground conductive sheet GP1, the second ground conductive sheet GP2, the third ground conductive sheet GP3, and the fourth ground conductive sheet GP4 to improve shielding effectiveness and enhance signal transmission quality. In one embodiment of the invention, the first signal conductive sheet SP1 and the second signal conductive sheet SP2 form a differential pair to increase the signal transmission rate. In the embodiment illustrated in the invention, any two adjacent sets of conductive sheets share a single ground conductive sheet. For any set of first signal conductive sheets SP1 and second signal conductive sheets SP2, each set is surrounded by a first ground conductive sheet GP1, a second ground conductive sheet GP2, a third ground conductive sheet GP3, and a fourth ground conductive sheet GP4 to ensure effective shielding. Please refer to... Figure 13 As shown, in one embodiment of the circuit board 300, both the first signal conductive sheet SP1 and the second signal conductive sheet SP2 are rectangular. Please refer to... Figure 14 As shown, in another embodiment of the circuit board 300, both the first signal conductive sheet SP1 and the second signal conductive sheet SP2 are circular.

[0029] In addition, the circuit board 300 also includes a first mounting through hole 301, a second mounting through hole 302, a first positioning hole 303, and a second positioning hole 304. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first mounting through hole 301, the second mounting through hole 302, the first positioning hole 303, and the second positioning hole 304 all penetrate the circuit board 300 along its thickness direction. The first mounting through hole 301, the second mounting through hole 302, the first positioning hole 303, and the second positioning hole 304 are all located on the outer side of the conductive sheet.

[0030] Please combine Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly includes a plurality of fasteners for securing the support frame assembly 100 to the circuit board 300. The fasteners include a first bolt 401 and a second bolt 402. The first bolt 401 passes through the first mounting through hole 301 and is secured in the support frame assembly 100, and the second bolt 402 passes through the second mounting through hole 302 and is secured in the support frame assembly 100.

[0031] Please combine Figures 15 to 26 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the support frame assembly 100 includes a mounting frame 1 and a shielding assembly 2 mounted on the mounting frame 1.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame 1 is a conductive mounting frame. Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame 1 is a metal mounting frame, that is, the mounting frame 1 is made of metal material to improve shielding performance. The mounting frame 1 includes a mating surface 1a (e.g., an upper surface) and a mounting surface 1b (e.g., a lower surface) opposite to the mating surface 1a. The mounting frame 1 is generally a hollow rectangle, and includes a first wall portion 11, a second wall portion 12 opposite to the first wall portion 11, a third wall portion 13 connecting one end of the first wall portion 11 and one end of the second wall portion 12, a fourth wall portion 14 connecting the other end of the first wall portion 11 and the other end of the second wall portion 12, and a mounting space 10 formed by the first wall portion 11, the second wall portion 12, the third wall portion 13, and the fourth wall portion 14.

[0033] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the mounting frame 1 further includes a first positioning protrusion 111 protruding upward from the first wall portion 11 along a first direction A1-A1 (e.g., vertical direction). In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first positioning protrusion 111 is integrally formed with the first wall portion 11 to increase structural strength. Specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first positioning protrusion 111 is generally U-shaped and includes a first guide groove 1111 penetrating the first wall portion 11 along the first direction A1-A1.

[0034] The mounting frame 1 further includes a second positioning protrusion 121 and a third positioning protrusion 122 protruding upward from the second wall portion 12 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second positioning protrusion 121 and the third positioning protrusion 122 are spaced apart along the second direction A2-A2. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, both the second positioning protrusion 121 and the third positioning protrusion 122 are integrally formed with the second wall portion 12 to increase structural strength. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second positioning protrusion 121 is generally U-shaped and includes a second guide groove 1211 penetrating the second wall portion 12 along the first direction A1-A1. Similarly, the third positioning protrusion 122 is also generally U-shaped and includes a third guide groove 1221 penetrating the second wall portion 12 along the first direction A1-A1. Those skilled in the art will understand that by providing a first positioning protrusion 111 on the first wall portion 11 and a second positioning protrusion 121 and a third positioning protrusion 122 on the second wall portion 12, a foolproof function can be achieved to ensure the correctness of the mating with the electrical connector 200.

[0035] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame 1 further includes a first fastening hole 151 and a first mounting hole 161 located at one corner, and a second fastening hole 152 and a second mounting hole 162 located at the other corner. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the corner where the first fastening hole 151 and the first mounting hole 161 are located and the corner where the second fastening hole 152 and the second mounting hole 162 are located are approximately two diagonal corners on the mounting frame 1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first fastening hole 151, the second fastening hole 152, the first mounting hole 161, and the second mounting hole 162 are all threaded holes. When the mounting frame 1 is made of metal, providing the threaded holes is beneficial for ensuring the reliability of fastening, improving the convenience of installation, and reducing the height. The first bolt 401 passes through the first mounting through hole 301 and is fixed in the first fastening hole 151 of the support frame assembly 100, and the second bolt 402 passes through the second mounting through hole 302 and is fixed in the second fastening hole 152 of the support frame assembly 100. With this configuration, the present invention is beneficial to improving the installation strength when the support frame assembly 100 is fixed to the circuit board 300.

[0036] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the mounting frame 1 further includes a plurality of mounting protrusions 17 protruding downward from the mounting surface 1b along the first direction A1-A1. The mounting protrusions 17 are used to support the circuit board 300, so that there is a gap between the mounting surface 1b and the upper surface of the circuit board 300 to facilitate heat dissipation.

[0037] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the mounting frame 1 further includes a first positioning protrusion 181 and a second positioning protrusion 182 protruding downward along the first direction A1-A1 from the mounting surface 1b. The first positioning protrusion 181 and the second positioning protrusion 182 are respectively used to insert into the first positioning hole 303 and the second positioning hole 304 of the circuit board 300.

[0038] In addition, the mounting frame 1 also includes a plurality of first escape holes 130 penetrating the third wall portion 13 along the first direction A1-A1 and a plurality of second escape holes 140 penetrating the fourth wall portion 14 along the first direction A1-A1. The first escape holes 130 and the second escape holes 140 are all connected to the gap to facilitate heat dissipation.

[0039] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the inner side of the first wall portion 11 is further provided with a plurality of first mounting grooves 1101 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b, and a plurality of third mounting grooves 1102 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b. Both the first mounting grooves 1101 and the third mounting grooves 1102 are exposed in and communicate with the mounting space 10. The first mounting grooves 1101 and the third mounting grooves 1102 are arranged alternately along the second direction A2-A2. Each first mounting groove 1101 and each third mounting groove 1102 does not extend upward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mating surface 1a, in order to ensure the structural strength of the first wall portion 11 as much as possible.

[0040] Similarly, the inner side of the second wall portion 12 is also provided with a plurality of second mounting grooves 1201 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b, and a plurality of fourth mounting grooves 1202 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b. Both the second mounting grooves 1201 and the fourth mounting grooves 1202 are exposed in and communicate with the mounting space 10. The second mounting grooves 1201 and the fourth mounting grooves 1202 are arranged alternately along the second direction A2-A2. Each second mounting groove 1201 and each fourth mounting groove 1202 does not extend upward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mating surface 1a, in order to ensure the structural strength of the second wall portion 12 as much as possible.

[0041] The inner side of the third wall portion 13 is further provided with a plurality of fifth mounting grooves 1301 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b, and a plurality of seventh mounting grooves 1302 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b. Both the fifth mounting grooves 1301 and the seventh mounting grooves 1302 are exposed in and communicate with the mounting space 10. The fifth mounting grooves 1301 and the seventh mounting grooves 1302 are arranged alternately along the third direction A3-A3. Each fifth mounting groove 1301 and each seventh mounting groove 1302 does not extend upward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mating surface 1a, in order to ensure the structural strength of the third wall portion 13 as much as possible. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each fifth mounting slot 1301 and each seventh mounting slot 1302 includes a first slot 13011 penetrating the mounting surface 1b, a first flared slot 13012 communicating with the first slot 13011, and a second slot 13013 communicating with the first flared slot 13012. The first slot 13011, the first flared slot 13012, and the second slot 13013 are arranged sequentially along the first direction A1-A1, that is, the first flared slot 13012 is located between the first slot 13011 and the second slot 13013 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the width of the first flared slot 13012 along the third direction A3-A3 is greater than the width of the first slot 13011 along the third direction A3-A3, and also greater than the width of the second slot 13013 along the third direction A3-A3.

[0042] Similarly, the inner side of the fourth wall portion 14 is also provided with a plurality of sixth mounting grooves 1401 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b, and a plurality of eighth mounting grooves 1402 extending downward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mounting surface 1b. Both the sixth mounting grooves 1401 and the eighth mounting grooves 1402 are exposed in and communicate with the mounting space 10. The sixth mounting grooves 1401 and the eighth mounting grooves 1402 are arranged alternately along the third direction A3-A3. Each sixth mounting groove 1401 and each eighth mounting groove 1402 does not extend upward along the first direction A1-A1 through the mating surface 1a, in order to ensure the structural strength of the fourth wall portion 14 as much as possible. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each sixth mounting slot 1401 and each eighth mounting slot 1402 includes a third slot 14011 penetrating the mounting surface 1b, a second flared slot 14012 communicating with the third slot 14011, and a fourth slot 14013 communicating with the second flared slot 14012. The third slot 14011, the second flared slot 14012, and the fourth slot 14013 are arranged sequentially along the first direction A1-A1, that is, the second flared slot 14012 is located between the third slot 14011 and the fourth slot 14013 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the width of the second flared slot 14012 along the third direction A3-A3 is greater than the width of the third slot 14011 along the third direction A3-A3, and also greater than the width of the fourth slot 14013 along the third direction A3-A3.

[0043] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, neither the first mounting groove 1101 nor the third mounting groove 1102 extends laterally outward through the first wall portion 11; neither the second mounting groove 1201 nor the fourth mounting groove 1202 extends laterally outward through the second wall portion 12; neither the fifth mounting groove 1301 nor the seventh mounting groove 1302 extends laterally outward through the third wall portion 13; and neither the sixth mounting groove 1401 nor the eighth mounting groove 1402 extends laterally outward through the fourth wall portion 14. With this configuration, the present invention can minimize openings, improve the shielding effect, and enhance the quality of signal transmission.

[0044] Please combine Figures 15 to 26As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the shielding assembly 2 includes a plurality of first shielding sheet assemblies 21 and a plurality of second shielding sheet assemblies 22 alternately arranged along the second direction A2-A2, and a plurality of third shielding sheet assemblies 23 and a plurality of fourth shielding sheet assemblies 24 alternately arranged along the third direction A3-A3. The plurality of first shielding sheet assemblies 21 and the plurality of second shielding sheet assemblies 22 are interlocked with the third shielding sheet assemblies 23 and the fourth shielding sheet assemblies 24 to form a plurality of shielding units 20 arranged in a generally matrix-like manner. Those skilled in the art will understand that the technical term "matrix" as used in this invention should be interpreted broadly, that is, it should include non-arranged or non-column arrangements due to manufacturing processes or slight modifications.

[0045] Specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first shielding plate assembly 21 includes a first metal plate 211 and a first metal spring 212 fixed to the first metal plate 211. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first metal spring 212 is welded or riveted to at least the inner side of the first metal plate 211.

[0046] Please combine Figure 18 as well as Figure 19 As shown, the first metal plate 211 includes a first main body portion 2111, a plurality of first welding portions 2112 integrally extending downward from the first main body portion 2111 along the first direction A1-A1, a first extension portion 2113 integrally extending upward from the first main body portion 2111 along the first direction A1-A1, a first mounting portion 2114 connected to the first main body portion 2111 and located at one end of the first metal plate 211 along the third direction A3-A3, and a second mounting portion 2115 connected to the first main body portion 2111 and located at the other end of the first metal plate 2111 along the third direction A3-A3. The first main body portion 2111 is provided with a plurality of first retaining grooves 21111 extending downward through the first main body portion 2111. The first main body portion 2111 is also provided with a plurality of first interference protrusions 21112 spaced apart along the first direction A1-A1 and protruding into the first retaining grooves 21111. By providing the first interference protrusions 21112, it is beneficial to increase the interference force.

[0047] The first extension 2113 is provided with a first notch 21131 recessed downward along the first direction A1-A1, a first groove 21132 located on one side of the first notch 21131 along the third direction A3-A3, and a second groove 21133 located on the other side of the first notch 21131 along the third direction A3-A3. The first groove 21132 and the second groove 21133 are both generally arc-shaped and are both connected to the first notch 21131.

[0048] The first metal spring 212 includes a first base 2121 and a first protrusion 2122 protruding upward from the first base 2121 along the first direction A1-A1. The first base 2121 has a first opening 21211 extending through the first base 2121 along its thickness direction and a first abutting spring arm 21212 protruding into the first opening 21211 along the first direction A1-A1. The root of the first abutting spring arm 21212 extends integrally with the first base 2121 or the first protrusion 2122. The other end of the first abutting spring arm 21212 opposite to its root is a movable end. In other words, the first abutting spring arm 21212 extends from top to bottom along the first direction A1-A1. With this configuration, the first abutting spring arm 21212 can guide the electrical connector 200 when it is inserted into the support frame assembly 100; on the other hand, it can also reduce the insertion force of the electrical connector 200. The first abutting spring arm 21212 in the free state includes a first abutting portion 21213 that protrudes from the first base 2121 along the thickness direction of the first base 2121.

[0049] Please combine Figure 21 As shown, in the first embodiment of the present invention, there is one first abutment arm 21212 corresponding to one first opening 21211.

[0050] Please combine Figure 20 As shown, in the second embodiment of the present invention, corresponding to a first opening 21211, there are two first abutting spring arms 21212, and the movable ends of the two first abutting spring arms 21212 are separated from each other.

[0051] Please combine Figure 19 As shown, in the third embodiment of the present invention, corresponding to a first opening 21211, there are two first abutting spring arms 21212, and the first base 2121 is provided with a first connecting portion 21214 that connects the movable ends of the two first abutting spring arms 21212 together.

[0052] Please combine Figure 23As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, in the free state, the movable end of the first abutment spring arm 21212 abuts against the first inner surface 2111a of the first metal plate 211, that is, the first abutment spring arm 21212 is a simply supported beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the first abutment spring arm 21212 as a simply supported beam is beneficial for increasing the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, improving docking reliability, and effectively reducing resonance problems. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, both ends of the simply supported beam first abutment spring arm 21212 can be fixed ends.

[0053] Please combine Figure 22 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, in the free state, the movable end of the first abutment spring arm 21212 does not abut against the first inner surface 2111a of the first metal plate 211, that is, the first abutment spring arm 21212 is a cantilever beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the first abutment spring arm 21212 as a cantilever beam helps reduce the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, thereby facilitating insertion. When the electrical connector 200 is inserted, the first abutting portion 21213 of the first abutment spring arm 21212 is compressed by the electrical connector 200 and undergoes elastic deformation. At this time, the movable end of the first abutment spring arm 21212 abuts against the first inner surface 2111a of the first metal plate 211, forming a simply supported beam shape, thereby reducing resonance problems.

[0054] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first base 2121 has a plurality of first recesses 21216 at its bottom along the first direction A1-A1. The bottom of the first base 2121 is approximately flush with the bottom of the first main body 2111. The first welded portion 2112 protrudes downward from the first base 2121 along the first direction A1-A1.

[0055] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the width of the first protrusion 2122 along the third direction A3-A3 is smaller than the width of the first base 2121 along the third direction A3-A3. The first protrusion 2122 is obliquely disposed to form a guide surface, and the first protrusion 2122 is at least partially received in the first notch 21131.

[0056] Please combine Figure 24 As shown, specifically in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second shielding plate assembly 22 includes a second metal plate 221 and a second metal spring 222 fixed to the second metal plate 221. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second metal spring 222 is welded or riveted to at least the inner side of the second metal plate 221.

[0057] The second metal plate 221 includes a second main body 2211, a plurality of second welding portions 2212 integrally extending downward from the second main body 2211 along the first direction A1-A1, a second extension portion 2213 integrally extending upward from the second main body 2211 along the first direction A1-A1, a third mounting portion 2214 connected to the second main body 2211 and located at one end of the second metal plate 221 along the third direction A3-A3, and a fourth mounting portion 2215 connected to the second main body 2211 and located at the other end of the second metal plate 221 along the third direction A3-A3. The second main body 2211 is provided with a plurality of second retaining grooves 22111 extending downward through the second main body 2211. The second main body 2211 is also provided with a plurality of second interference protrusions 22112 spaced apart along the first direction A1-A1 and protruding into the second retaining grooves 22111. By providing the second interference protrusions 22112, it is beneficial to increase the interference force.

[0058] The second extension 2213 is provided with a second notch 22131 recessed downward along the first direction A1-A1, a third groove 22132 located on one side of the second notch 22131 along the third direction A3-A3, and a fourth groove 22133 located on the other side of the second notch 22131 along the third direction A3-A3. The third groove 22132 and the fourth groove 22133 are both generally arc-shaped and are both connected to the second notch 22131.

[0059] The second metal spring 222 includes a second base 2221 and a second protrusion 2222 protruding upward from the second base 2221 along the first direction A1-A1. The second base 2221 has a second opening 22211 extending through the second base 2221 along its thickness direction and a second abutting spring arm 22212 protruding into the second opening 22211 along the first direction A1-A1. The root of the second abutting spring arm 22212 extends integrally with the second base 2221 or the second protrusion 2222. The other end of the second abutting spring arm 22212 opposite to its root is a movable end. In other words, the second abutting spring arm 22212 extends from top to bottom along the first direction A1-A1. With this configuration, the second abutting spring arm 22212 can guide the electrical connector 200 when it is inserted into the support frame assembly 100; on the other hand, it can also reduce the insertion force of the electrical connector 200. The second abutting arm 22212, in its free state, includes a second abutting portion 22213 that protrudes from the second base 2221 along the thickness direction of the second base 2221.

[0060] Please compare Figures 19 to 21 The first metal spring 212 has three embodiments, which will be understood by those skilled in the art. In the first embodiment of the present invention, there is one second abutment arm 22212 corresponding to one second opening 22211. In the second embodiment of the present invention, there are two second abutment arms 22212 corresponding to one second opening 22211, and the movable ends of the two second abutment arms 22212 are separated from each other. In the third embodiment of the present invention, there are two second abutment arms 22212 corresponding to one second opening 22211, and the second base 2221 is provided with a second connecting portion 22214 that connects the movable ends of the two second abutment arms 22212 together.

[0061] Please compare Figure 22 as well as Figure 23 In one embodiment of the invention, the movable end of the second abutment spring arm 22212 abuts against the second inner surface 2211a of the second metal plate 221 in its free state, meaning the second abutment spring arm 22212 is a simply supported beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the second abutment spring arm 22212 as a simply supported beam increases the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, improves docking reliability, and effectively reduces resonance problems. Of course, in other embodiments of the invention, both ends of the simply supported beam second abutment spring arm 22212 can be fixed ends.

[0062] In another embodiment of the present invention, in the free state, the movable end of the second abutment arm 22212 does not abut against the second inner surface 2211a of the second metal plate 221, that is, the second abutment arm 22212 is a cantilever beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the second abutment arm 22212 as a cantilever beam helps reduce the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, thereby facilitating insertion. When the electrical connector 200 is inserted, the second abutment portion 22213 of the second abutment arm 22212 is compressed by the electrical connector 200 and undergoes elastic deformation. At this time, the movable end of the second abutment arm 22212 abuts against the second inner surface 2211a of the second metal plate 221, forming a simply supported beam shape, thereby reducing resonance problems.

[0063] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the second base 2221 has a plurality of second recesses 22216 at its bottom along the first direction A1-A1. The bottom of the second base 2221 is approximately flush with the bottom of the second main body 2211. The second welding portion 2212 protrudes downward from the second base 2221 along the first direction A1-A1.

[0064] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the width of the second protrusion 2222 along the third direction A3-A3 is smaller than the width of the second base 2221 along the third direction A3-A3. The second protrusion 2222 is obliquely disposed to form a guide surface, and the second protrusion 2222 is at least partially received in the second notch 22131.

[0065] Please combine Figure 25 As shown, specifically in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the third shielding plate assembly 23 includes a third metal plate 231 and a third metal spring 232 fixed to the third metal plate 231. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the third metal spring 232 is welded or riveted to at least the inner side of the third metal plate 231.

[0066] The third metal plate 231 includes a third main body 2311, a plurality of third welding portions 2312 integrally extending downward from the third main body 2311 along the first direction A1-A1, a third extension portion 2313 integrally extending upward from the third main body 2311 along the first direction A1-A1, a fifth mounting portion 2314 connected to the third main body 2311 and located at one end of the third metal plate 231 along the third direction A3-A3, and a sixth mounting portion 2315 connected to the third main body 2311 and located at the other end of the third metal plate 231 along the third direction A3-A3. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the fifth mounting portion 2314 is provided with a first locking spring arm 2314a, and the sixth mounting portion 2315 is provided with a second locking spring arm 2315a. Both the first locking spring arm 2314a and the second locking spring arm 2315a are configured to lock onto the mounting frame 1 to prevent the shielding component 2 from falling off the mounting frame 1. The third main body 2311 is provided with a plurality of third retaining grooves 23111 extending upward through the third main body 2311. The third main body 2311 is also provided with a plurality of third interference protrusions 23112 spaced along the first direction A1-A1 and protruding into the third retaining grooves 23111. The provision of the third interference protrusions 23112 helps to increase the interference force.

[0067] The third extension 2313 is provided with a third notch 23131 recessed downward along the first direction A1-A1, a fifth groove 23132 located on one side of the third notch 23131 along the third direction A3-A3, and a sixth groove 23133 located on the other side of the third notch 23131 along the third direction A3-A3. The fifth groove 23132 and the sixth groove 23133 are both generally arc-shaped and are connected to the third notch 23131.

[0068] The third metal spring 232 includes a third base 2321 and a third protrusion 2322 that protrudes upward from the third base 2321 along the first direction A1-A1. The third base 2321 has a third opening 23211 that penetrates the third base 2321 along its thickness direction and a third abutting spring arm 23212 that protrudes into the third opening 23211 along the first direction A1-A1. The root of the third abutting spring arm 23212 extends integrally with the third base 2321 or the third protrusion 2322. The other end of the third abutting spring arm 23212 opposite to its root is a movable end. In other words, the third abutting spring arm 23212 extends from top to bottom along the first direction A1-A1. With this configuration, the third abutment spring arm 23212 can guide the electrical connector 200 when it is inserted into the support frame assembly 100; on the other hand, it can also reduce the insertion force of the electrical connector 200. In its free state, the third abutment spring arm 23212 includes a third abutment portion 23213 that protrudes from the third base 2321 along its thickness direction.

[0069] Please compare Figures 19 to 21 The first metal spring 212 has three embodiments, which will be understood by those skilled in the art. In the first embodiment of the present invention, there is one third abutment spring arm 23212 corresponding to one third opening 23211. In the second embodiment of the present invention, there are two third abutment spring arms 23212 corresponding to one third opening 23211, and the movable ends of the two third abutment spring arms 23212 are separated from each other. In the third embodiment of the present invention, there are two third abutment spring arms 23212 corresponding to one third opening 23211, and the third base 2321 is provided with a third connecting portion that connects the movable ends of the two third abutment spring arms 23212 together.

[0070] Please compare Figure 22 as well as Figure 23In one embodiment of the invention, the movable end of the third abutment spring arm 23212 abuts against the third inner surface 2311a of the third metal plate 231 in its free state, meaning the third abutment spring arm 23212 is a simply supported beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the third abutment spring arm 23212 as a simply supported beam increases the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, improves docking reliability, and effectively reduces resonance problems. Of course, in other embodiments of the invention, both ends of the simply supported beam third abutment spring arm 23212 can be fixed ends.

[0071] In another embodiment of the present invention, in the free state, the movable end of the third abutment spring arm 23212 does not abut against the third inner surface 2311a of the third metal plate 231, that is, the third abutment spring arm 23212 is a cantilever beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the third abutment spring arm 23212 as a cantilever beam helps reduce the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, thereby facilitating insertion. When the electrical connector 200 is inserted, the third abutment portion 23213 of the third abutment spring arm 23212 is compressed by the electrical connector 200 and undergoes elastic deformation. At this time, the movable end of the third abutment spring arm 23212 abuts against the third inner surface 2311a of the third metal plate 231, forming a simply supported beam shape, thereby reducing resonance problems.

[0072] In one embodiment of the present invention, the third base 2321 is further provided with a first limiting protrusion 23215 integrally stamped from the third base 2321.

[0073] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the third base 2321 has a plurality of third recesses 23216 at its bottom along the first direction A1-A1. The bottom of the third base 2321 is approximately flush with the bottom of the third main body 2311. The third welding portion 2312 protrudes downward from the third base 2321 along the first direction A1-A1.

[0074] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the width of the third protrusion 2322 along the third direction A3-A3 is smaller than the width of the third base 2321 along the third direction A3-A3. The third protrusion 2322 is obliquely disposed to form a guide surface, and the third protrusion 2322 is at least partially received in the third notch 23131.

[0075] Please combine Figure 26As shown, similarly, specifically, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fourth shielding plate assembly 24 includes a fourth metal plate 241 and a fourth metal spring 242 fixed to the fourth metal plate 241. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fourth metal spring 242 is welded or riveted to at least the inner side of the fourth metal plate 241.

[0076] The fourth metal plate 241 includes a fourth main body 2411, a plurality of fourth welding portions 2412 integrally extending downward from the fourth main body 2411 along the first direction A1-A1, a fourth extension portion 2413 integrally extending upward from the fourth main body 2411 along the first direction A1-A1, a seventh mounting portion 2414 connected to the fourth main body 2411 and located at one end of the fourth metal plate 241 along the third direction A3-A3, and an eighth mounting portion 2415 connected to the fourth main body 2411 and located at the other end of the fourth metal plate 241 along the third direction A3-A3. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the seventh mounting portion 2414 is provided with a third locking spring arm 2414a, and the eighth mounting portion 2415 is provided with a fourth locking spring arm 2415a. The third locking spring arm 2414a and the fourth locking spring arm 2415a are both configured to lock with the mounting frame 1 to prevent the shielding component 2 from falling off the mounting frame 1. The fourth main body 2411 is provided with a plurality of fourth retaining grooves 24111 extending upward through the fourth main body 2411. The fourth main body 2411 is also provided with a plurality of fourth interference protrusions 24112 spaced along the first direction A1-A1 and protruding into the fourth retaining grooves 24111. By providing the fourth interference protrusions 24112, it is beneficial to increase the interference force.

[0077] The fourth extension 2413 is provided with a fourth notch 24131 recessed downward along the first direction A1-A1, a seventh groove 24132 located on one side of the fourth notch 24131 along the third direction A3-A3, and an eighth groove 24133 located on the other side of the fourth notch 24131 along the third direction A3-A3. The seventh groove 24132 and the eighth groove 24133 are both generally arc-shaped and are both connected to the fourth notch 24131.

[0078] The fourth metal spring 242 includes a fourth base 2421 and a fourth protrusion 2422 protruding upward from the fourth base 2421 along the first direction A1-A1. The fourth base 2421 has a fourth opening 24211 penetrating through the fourth base 2421 along its thickness direction and a fourth abutting spring arm 24212 protruding into the fourth opening 24211 along the first direction A1-A1. The root of the fourth abutting spring arm 24212 extends integrally with the fourth base 2421 or the fourth protrusion 2422. The other end of the fourth abutting spring arm 24212 opposite to its root is a movable end. In other words, the fourth abutting spring arm 24212 extends from top to bottom along the first direction A1-A1. With this configuration, the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 can guide the electrical connector 200 when it is inserted into the support frame assembly 100; on the other hand, it can also reduce the insertion force of the electrical connector 200. In its free state, the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 includes a fourth abutment portion 24213 that protrudes from the fourth base 2421 along its thickness direction.

[0079] Please compare Figures 19 to 21 The first metal spring 212 has three embodiments, which will be understood by those skilled in the art. In the first embodiment of the present invention, there is one fourth abutment spring arm 24212 corresponding to one fourth opening 24211. In the second embodiment of the present invention, there are two fourth abutment spring arms 24212 corresponding to one fourth opening 24211, and the movable ends of the two fourth abutment spring arms 24212 are separated from each other. In the third embodiment of the present invention, there are two fourth abutment spring arms 24212 corresponding to one fourth opening 24211, and the fourth base 2421 is provided with a fourth connecting portion 24214 that connects the movable ends of the two fourth abutment spring arms 24212 together.

[0080] Please compare Figure 22 as well as Figure 23 In one embodiment of the invention, the movable end of the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 abuts against the fourth inner surface 2411a of the fourth metal plate 241 in its free state, meaning the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 is a simply supported beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 as a simply supported beam increases the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, improves docking reliability, and effectively reduces resonance problems. Of course, in other embodiments of the invention, both ends of the simply supported beam fourth abutment spring arm 24212 can be fixed ends.

[0081] In another embodiment of the present invention, in the free state, the movable end of the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 does not abut against the fourth inner surface 2411a of the fourth metal plate 241, that is, the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 is a cantilever beam. Those skilled in the art will understand that designing the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 as a cantilever beam helps reduce the insertion and extraction force of the electrical connector 200, thereby facilitating insertion. When the electrical connector 200 is inserted, the fourth abutment portion 24213 of the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 is compressed by the electrical connector 200 and undergoes elastic deformation. At this time, the movable end of the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 abuts against the fourth inner surface 2411a of the fourth metal plate 241, forming a simply supported beam shape, thereby reducing resonance problems.

[0082] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fourth base 2421 is further provided with a second limiting protrusion 24215 integrally stamped from the fourth base 2421.

[0083] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the fourth base 2421 has a plurality of fourth recesses 24216 at its bottom along the first direction A1-A1. The bottom of the fourth base 2421 is approximately flush with the bottom of the fourth main body 2411. The fourth welding portion 2412 protrudes downward from the fourth base 2421 along the first direction A1-A1.

[0084] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the width of the fourth protrusion 2422 along the third direction A3-A3 is smaller than the width of the fourth base 2421 along the third direction A3-A3. The fourth protrusion 2422 is obliquely disposed to form a guide surface, and the fourth protrusion 2422 is at least partially received in the fourth notch 24131.

[0085] When assembling the shielding assembly 2, the first shielding plate assembly 21 and the second shielding plate assembly 22 are both inserted into the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth shielding plate assembly 24. Specifically, a plurality of first retaining slots 21111 of the first shielding plate assembly 21 correspond to the third retaining slots 23111 of the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth retaining slots 24111 of the fourth shielding plate assembly 24, respectively; a plurality of second retaining slots 22111 of the second shielding plate assembly 22 correspond to the third retaining slots 23111 of the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth retaining slots 24111 of the fourth shielding plate assembly 24, respectively.

[0086] Please combine Figures 15 to 18As shown, regarding the shielding assembly 2, along the third direction A3-A3, the first mounting portion 2114 and the second mounting portion 2115 protrude to both sides from the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth shielding plate assembly 24; the third mounting portion 2214 and the fourth mounting portion 2215 protrude to both sides from the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth shielding plate assembly 24. Along the second direction A2-A2, the fifth mounting portion 2314 and the sixth mounting portion 2315 protrude to both sides from the first shielding plate assembly 21 and the second shielding plate assembly 22; the seventh mounting portion 2414 and the eighth mounting portion 2415 protrude to both sides from the first shielding plate assembly 21 and the second shielding plate assembly 22.

[0087] A shielding unit 20 includes a receiving space 201, which is formed by at least a portion of the first shielding plate assembly 21, at least a portion of the second shielding plate assembly 22, at least a portion of the third shielding plate assembly 23, and at least a portion of the fourth shielding plate assembly 24. The first metal plate 211 and the second metal plate 221 are located on opposite sides of the receiving space 201, and the third metal plate 231 and the fourth metal plate 241 are also located on opposite sides of the receiving space 201. The first abutment spring arm 21212, the second abutment spring arm 22212, the third abutment spring arm 23212, and the fourth abutment spring arm 24212 all protrude into the receiving space 201. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that one, two, or more of the abutment arms, including the first abutment arm 21212, the second abutment arm 22212, the third abutment arm 23212, and the fourth abutment arm 24212, may be omitted.

[0088] In one assembly method of the present invention, when the shielding component 2 is assembled with the mounting frame 1, the first mounting part 2114 is inserted into the first mounting groove 1101 of the first wall part 11, the second mounting part 2115 is inserted into the second mounting groove 1201 of the second wall part 12, the third mounting part 2214 is inserted into the third mounting groove 1102 of the first wall part 11, the fourth mounting part 2215 is inserted into the fourth mounting groove 1202 of the second wall part 12, the fifth mounting part 2314 is inserted into the fifth mounting groove 1301 of the third wall part 13, the sixth mounting part 2315 is inserted into the sixth mounting groove 1401 of the fourth wall part 14, the seventh mounting part 2414 is inserted into the seventh mounting groove 1302 of the third wall part 13, and the eighth mounting part 2415 is inserted into the eighth mounting groove 1402 of the fourth wall part 14. The first locking spring arm 2314a and the third locking spring arm 2414a are respectively locked in the corresponding first flared groove 13012 of the third wall portion 13, and the second locking spring arm 2315a and the fourth locking spring arm 2415a are respectively locked in the corresponding second flared groove 14012 of the fourth wall portion 14.

[0089] In another assembly method of the present invention, the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth shielding plate assembly 24 are first inserted and fixed to the mounting frame 1, so that the first locking spring arm 2314a and the third locking spring arm 2414a are respectively locked into the corresponding first flared groove 13012 of the third wall portion 13, and the second locking spring arm 2315a and the fourth locking spring arm 2415a are respectively locked into the corresponding second flared groove 14012 of the fourth wall portion 14. Then, the first shielding plate assembly 21 and the second shielding plate assembly 22 are inserted and fixed to the mounting frame 1, perpendicularly intersecting with the third shielding plate assembly 23 and the fourth shielding plate assembly 24. Please refer to Figures 27 to 51 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connector 200 includes a body 5, a plurality of cable modules 3 mounted on the body 5, and an insulating fixing block 4 covering the body 5 and the cable modules 3.

[0090] The main body 5 is provided with a first positioning plate 51 on one side, and a second positioning plate 52 and a third positioning plate 53 on the other side. The first positioning plate 51 is configured to be inserted into the first guide groove 1111, the second positioning plate 52 is configured to be inserted into the second guide groove 1211, and the third positioning plate 53 is configured to be inserted into the third guide groove 1221.

[0091] Furthermore, the body 5 is also provided with a first mounting hole 54 and a second mounting hole 55. The connector assembly includes a plurality of retaining members for fixing the electrical connector 200 to the support frame assembly 100. The retaining members include a third bolt 403 and a fourth bolt 404. The third bolt 403 passes through the first mounting hole 54 and is fixed in the first mounting hole 161 of the support frame assembly 100. The fourth bolt 404 passes through the second mounting hole 55 and is fixed in the second mounting hole 162 of the support frame assembly 100.

[0092] Please combine Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, in another embodiment of the connector assembly of the present invention, the connector assembly further includes a first spring 405 and a second spring 406 respectively sleeved on the third bolt 403 and the fourth bolt 404. The first spring 405 and the second spring 406 can provide a certain preload, thereby improving the installation reliability of the electrical connector 200 and the support frame assembly 100.

[0093] In one embodiment of the invention, the body 5 is made of a metallic material. Of course, in other embodiments, the body 5 may also be made of an insulating material. The body 5 includes a mounting surface 56 and a receiving space 57 extending through the mounting surface 56. The first positioning plate 51, the second positioning plate 52, and the third positioning plate 53 all protrude from the mounting surface 56. The receiving space 57 is used to receive the cable module 3.

[0094] In the embodiments illustrated in this invention, the structures of each cable module 3 are similar. Please refer to... Figures 29 to 46 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each cable module 3 includes a plurality of insulators 35, a plurality of terminal modules 30 mounted on the insulators 35, a cable 38 electrically connected to the terminal modules 30, a metal shielding surround 36 at least partially sleeved on the insulators 35 and the terminal modules 30, a metal shielding plate 37 cooperating with the metal shielding surround 36, and an outer covering portion 39 at least partially covering the metal shielding surround 36, the metal shielding plate 37 and the cable 38.

[0095] The terminal module 30 includes an insulating block 32 and a plurality of conductive terminals 31 fixed to the insulating block 32. In one embodiment of the invention, the conductive terminals 31 are embedded in the insulating block 32. Of course, in other embodiments, the conductive terminals 31 can also be fixed to the insulating block 32 by assembly.

[0096] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each conductive terminal 31 has the same structure and is a resilient terminal. Further, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the resilient terminal is a Pogo Pin. Specifically, the conductive terminal 31 includes a fixing portion 311, a moving portion 312 at least partially mounted in the fixing portion 311 and capable of moving relative to the fixing portion 311 along the axial direction of the fixing portion 311, an elastic member 313 connected to the moving portion 312, and a mounting portion 314 connected to the elastic member 313. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fixing portion 311 includes a cylindrical portion 3111 and a tail portion 3112 integrally extending from the cylindrical portion 3111. The tail portion 3112 is electrically connected to the cable 38 (e.g., soldered). In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the tail portion 3112 is flat. The cylindrical portion 3111 has an internal space 3113.

[0097] The elastic element 313 is connected between the movable part 312 and the mounting part 314, that is, one end (e.g., the bottom end) of the elastic element 313 is connected to the movable part 312, and the other end (e.g., the top end) of the elastic element 313 is connected to the mounting part 314. In another embodiment of the invention, the movable part 312, the elastic element 313, and the mounting part 314 are integrally formed. The mounting part 314 and the elastic element 313 are at least partially housed in the internal space 3113. The elastic element 313 is capable of elastic deformation along the axial direction of the elastic element 313, thereby enabling the movable part 312 to move along the axial direction.

[0098] Specifically, please combine Figures 37 to 46 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the movable part 312 is generally hollow cylindrical in shape, comprising a first arcuate part 312a, a second arcuate part 312b opposite to the first arcuate part 312a, and a first separating groove 312c located between the first arcuate part 312a and the second arcuate part 312b. By providing the first separating groove 312c, the first arcuate part 312a and the second arcuate part 312b can be relatively separated in a local area, thereby enabling the first arcuate part 312a and the second arcuate part 312b to have independent deformation capabilities in that local area. In addition, both the first arcuate part 312a and the second arcuate part 312b are provided with an abutment part 3122 protruding axially away from the elastic member 313. The abutment part 3122 extends out of the fixing part 311 to elastically abut against the conductive sheet 211 of the circuit board 2.

[0099] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the elastic member 313 includes a first radial connecting portion 313a connected to the first arcuate portion 312a, a first axial connecting portion 315a connected to the first radial connecting portion 313a, a second radial connecting portion 313b connected to the first axial connecting portion 315a, a first inclined connecting portion 316a connected to the second radial connecting portion 313b, a third radial connecting portion 313c connected to the first inclined connecting portion 316a, a second axial connecting portion 315b connected to the third radial connecting portion 313c, a fourth radial connecting portion 313d connected to the second axial connecting portion 315b, a second inclined connecting portion 316b connected to the fourth radial connecting portion 313d, a fifth radial connecting portion 313e connected to the second inclined connecting portion 316b, and a fifth radial connecting portion 313e connected to the fifth radial connecting portion 312a. The third axial connecting portion 315c connected to the radial connecting portion 313e, the sixth radial connecting portion 313f connected to the third axial connecting portion 315c, the third inclined connecting portion 316c connected to the sixth radial connecting portion 313f, the seventh radial connecting portion 313g connected to the third inclined connecting portion 316c, the fourth axial connecting portion 315d connected to the seventh radial connecting portion 313g, the eighth radial connecting portion 313h connected to the fourth axial connecting portion 315d, the fourth inclined connecting portion 316d connected to the eighth radial connecting portion 313h, the ninth radial connecting portion 313i connected to the fourth inclined connecting portion 316d, the fifth axial connecting portion 315e connected to the ninth radial connecting portion 313i, and the tenth radial connecting portion 313j connected to the fifth axial connecting portion 315e.

[0100] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first radial connecting portion 313a, the first axial connecting portion 315a, the second radial connecting portion 313b, the first inclined connecting portion 316a, the third radial connecting portion 313c, the second axial connecting portion 315b, the fourth radial connecting portion 313d, the second inclined connecting portion 316b, the fifth radial connecting portion 313e, the third axial connecting portion 315c, the sixth radial connecting portion 313f, the third inclined connecting portion 316c, the seventh radial connecting portion 313g, the fourth axial connecting portion 315d, the eighth radial connecting portion 313h, the fourth inclined connecting portion 316d, the ninth radial connecting portion 313i, the fifth axial connecting portion 315e, and the tenth radial connecting portion 313j are sequentially connected along the axial direction.

[0101] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first radial connecting portion 313a, the second radial connecting portion 313b, the third radial connecting portion 313c, the fourth radial connecting portion 313d, the fifth radial connecting portion 313e, the sixth radial connecting portion 313f, the seventh radial connecting portion 313g, the eighth radial connecting portion 313h, the ninth radial connecting portion 313i, and the tenth radial connecting portion 313j are all spirally wound and arranged sequentially at intervals along the axial direction. The first inclined connecting portion 316a, the second inclined connecting portion 316b, the third inclined connecting portion 316c, and the fourth inclined connecting portion 316d can undergo a certain elastic deformation when the moving portion 312 is subjected to axial force, thereby reducing the distance between the second radial connecting portion 313b and the third radial connecting portion 313c, the distance between the fourth radial connecting portion 313d and the fifth radial connecting portion 313e, the distance between the sixth radial connecting portion 313f and the seventh radial connecting portion 313g, and the distance between the eighth radial connecting portion 313h and the ninth radial connecting portion 313i along the axial direction, thereby enabling the moving portion 312 to move upward a certain distance.

[0102] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, any two adjacent radial connecting portions among the first radial connecting portion 313a, the second radial connecting portion 313b, the third radial connecting portion 313c, the fourth radial connecting portion 313d, the fifth radial connecting portion 313e, the sixth radial connecting portion 313f, the seventh radial connecting portion 313g, the eighth radial connecting portion 313h, the ninth radial connecting portion 313i, and the tenth radial connecting portion 313j have opposite winding directions. For example, in any two adjacent radial connecting portions, if one radial connecting portion is wound clockwise, the other is wound counterclockwise.

[0103] Please combine Figure 43 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the winding direction of the first radial connecting portion 313a, the third radial connecting portion 313c, the fifth radial connecting portion 313e, the seventh radial connecting portion 313g, and the ninth radial connecting portion 313i is clockwise, i.e., winding from the outside to the inside; the winding direction of the second radial connecting portion 313b, the fourth radial connecting portion 313d, the sixth radial connecting portion 313f, the eighth radial connecting portion 313h, and the tenth radial connecting portion 313j is counterclockwise, i.e., winding from the inside to the outside.

[0104] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, any two adjacent inclined connecting portions among the first inclined connecting portion 316a, the second inclined connecting portion 316b, the third inclined connecting portion 316c, and the fourth inclined connecting portion 316d have different inclination directions. Specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the inclination direction of the first inclined connecting portion 316a is from lower left to upper right, the inclination direction of the second inclined connecting portion 316b is from lower right to upper left, the inclination direction of the third inclined connecting portion 316c is from lower left to upper right, and the inclination direction of the fourth inclined connecting portion 316d is from lower right to upper left. With this configuration, when the moving portion 312 is subjected to axial force, it is easier for the elastic member 313 to undergo elastic deformation along the circumferential direction.

[0105] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the mounting portion 314 is generally hollow and cylindrical, and the mounting portion 314 is provided with a second partition groove 314a that penetrates the circumferential wall of the mounting portion 314 axially. By providing the second partition groove 314a, the mounting portion 314 can undergo a certain degree of elastic deformation in its circumferential direction, thereby facilitating the insertion of the mounting portion 314 into the internal space 3113 of the cylindrical portion 3111.

[0106] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the cable 38 includes a first core 381, a second core 382, ​​a first insulating layer 383 wrapped around at least a portion of the first core 381, a second insulating layer 384 wrapped around at least a portion of the second core 382, ​​a grounding shield 385 wrapped around at least a portion of the first insulating layer 383 and at least a portion of the second insulating layer 384, and an insulating sheath 386 wrapped around at least a portion of the grounding shield 385.

[0107] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each terminal module 30 has a plurality of conductive terminals 31 including a first signal terminal S1 and a second signal terminal S2. The first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2 form a differential signal terminal pair to improve the signal transmission rate. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the tail portion 3112 of the first signal terminal S1 protrudes from the insulating block 32 to be electrically connected to the first core 381. Preferably, the tail portion 3112 of the first signal terminal S1 is welded and fixed to the first core 381. Similarly, the tail portion 3112 of the second signal terminal S2 protrudes from the insulating block 32 to be electrically connected to the second core 382. Preferably, the tail portion 3112 of the second signal terminal S2 is welded and fixed to the second core 382.

[0108] Each insulator 35 has two through holes 351 for inserting a conductive terminal 31 and a mating surface 352 at its end. The through holes 351 penetrate the mating surface 352. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the insulator 35 is generally cuboid in shape; correspondingly, the metal shielding surround 36 is also generally cuboid in shape. In one embodiment of the invention, the insulator 35 is fixed within the metal shielding surround 36.

[0109] The metal shielding surround 36 includes a cylindrical portion 361 and an extension portion 362 connected to the cylindrical portion 361. The cylindrical portion 361 has a shielding cavity 3610 for accommodating the insulator 35 and the terminal module 30 to improve the shielding effect. The extension portion 362 has a generally U-shaped cross-section. The extension portion 362 has a first sidewall 3621, a second sidewall 3622 opposite to the first sidewall 3621, and an outer wall 3623 connecting the first sidewall 3621 and the second sidewall 3622. The first sidewall 3621 has a plurality of first positioning protrusions 3621a, and the second sidewall 3622 has a plurality of second positioning protrusions 3622a.

[0110] The metal shielding plate 37 is disposed opposite to the extension portion 362, and the metal shielding plate 37 is in contact with the metal shielding surround 36 to improve the grounding shielding effect. Specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the metal shielding plate 37 is provided with a first positioning groove 371 into which the first positioning protrusion 3621a is inserted and a second positioning groove 372 into which the second positioning protrusion 3622a is inserted. In some embodiments of the present invention, the metal shielding plate 37 is welded and fixed to the extension portion 362. When the metal shielding plate 37 covers the extension portion 362, the metal shielding plate 37 and the extension portion 362 together form a 360° surrounding shielding structure, which is beneficial to further improve the shielding effect.

[0111] The metal shielding surround 36 is configured to be at least partially inserted into the receiving space 201 of the support frame assembly 100, and the metal shielding surround 36 abuts against the first abutting spring arm 21212 and the second abutting spring arm 22212 of the support frame assembly 100 to increase the insertion and extraction force and improve the shielding effect.

[0112] Please combine Figure 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the moving portion 312 of the first signal terminal S1 and the moving portion 312 of the second signal terminal S2 both pass through the corresponding through hole 351 and extend outward from the mating surface 352. The moving portions 312 of the first signal terminal S1 and the moving portions 312 of the second signal terminal S2 also extend beyond the metal shielding surround 36.

[0113] When the support frame assembly 100 is mounted on the circuit board 300, and when the electrical connector 200 is inserted into the support frame assembly 100 and is in place, the abutment portion 3122 of the first signal terminal S1 and the abutment portion 3122 of the second signal terminal S2 respectively make elastic contact with the first signal conductive sheet SP1 and the second signal conductive sheet SP2 on the circuit board 300.

[0114] Please refer to Figures 52 to 76 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention discloses a connector assembly 100', which includes a bracket 1', a circuit board 2', an electrical connector 3', and a clamping block 4'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the circuit board 2' is fixed to the bracket 1'. Specifically, the bracket 1' includes a housing 11' and a support plate 12', and the circuit board 2' is at least partially clamped and fixed between the housing 11' and the support plate 12'.

[0115] Please combine Figure 57 as well as Figure 58 As shown, the housing 11' includes a plurality of sidewalls and an accommodating space 110' at least partially enclosed by the plurality of sidewalls. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the plurality of sidewalls includes a first sidewall 111', a second sidewall 112' opposite to the first sidewall 111', a third sidewall 113' connecting one end of the first sidewall 111' and one end of the second sidewall 112', and a fourth sidewall 114' connecting the other end of the first sidewall 111' and the other end of the second sidewall 112'. The accommodating space 110' is enclosed by the first sidewall 111', the second sidewall 112', the third sidewall 113', and the fourth sidewall 114'. The accommodating space 110' is upwardly open. Please refer to... Figure 58 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fourth sidewall 114' is further provided with a cable outlet groove 1141' that extends upward through the fourth sidewall 114' and communicates with the accommodating space 110'.

[0116] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the inner wall surface of the first sidewall 111' is provided with a first positioning groove 1111' communicating with the accommodating space 110'. The inner wall surface of the second sidewall 112' is provided with a second positioning groove 1121' communicating with the accommodating space 110'. The top of the third sidewall 113' is provided with a downwardly recessed groove 1131' and a fixing hole 1132' extending further downward from the groove 1131' and communicating with the groove 1131'. In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing hole 1132' is an internally threaded hole.

[0117] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the cross-section of the housing 11' is generally trapezoidal, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the bottom of the first sidewall 111' is further provided with a first extension 1112' extending horizontally away from the second sidewall 112'. The first extension 1112' is provided with a plurality of first mounting through holes 1113' penetrating vertically through the first extension 1112'. Similarly, the bottom of the second sidewall 112' is further provided with a second extension 1122' extending horizontally away from the first sidewall 111', and the second extension 1122' is provided with a plurality of second mounting through holes 1123' penetrating vertically through the second extension 1122'.

[0118] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the bottoms of the first sidewall 111', the second sidewall 112', the third sidewall 113', and the fourth sidewall 114' together form a rectangular frame. The housing 11' also includes a mounting surface 115' located at its bottom, which is disposed on the frame. The accommodating space 110' extends downward through the mounting surface 115'. The housing 11' also includes a plurality of heat dissipation slots 1151' disposed around the accommodating space 110' and extending through the mounting surface 115', to improve heat dissipation when the electrical connector 3' and the circuit board 2' are electrically connected.

[0119] The support plate 12' includes a first through hole 121' corresponding to the first mounting through hole 1113' and a second through hole 122' corresponding to the second mounting through hole 1123'. Furthermore, the top of the support plate 12' includes a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions 123' and a heat dissipation channel 124' located between adjacent protrusions 123'. The heat dissipation channel 124' is used to improve the heat dissipation effect when the electrical connector 3' is electrically connected to the circuit board 2'.

[0120] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 11' and / or the support plate 12' are made of a metallic material to increase structural strength and improve heat dissipation. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the housing 11' and / or the support plate 12' may also be made of an insulating material.

[0121] Please combine Figures 57 to 60As shown, the circuit board 2' includes a central portion 21' and peripheral portions surrounding the central portion 21'. The peripheral portions include a first peripheral portion 221' corresponding to the first sidewall 111', a second peripheral portion 222' corresponding to the second sidewall 112', a third peripheral portion 223' corresponding to the third sidewall 113', and a fourth peripheral portion 224' corresponding to the fourth sidewall 114'. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the first peripheral portion 221' includes a first through hole 2211' corresponding to the first mounting through hole 1113' and the first through hole 121'. The second peripheral portion 222' includes a second through hole 2221' corresponding to the second mounting through hole 1123' and the second through hole 122'.

[0122] Please combine Figure 59 as well as Figure 60 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the intermediate portion 21' includes a plurality of conductive sheets 211'. The plurality of conductive sheets 211' includes a first signal conductive sheet 211a', a second signal conductive sheet 211b', and a ground conductive sheet 211c' surrounding the outer periphery of the first signal conductive sheet 211a' and the second signal conductive sheet 211b'. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, adjacent first signal conductive sheets 211a' and second signal conductive sheets 211b' form a signal conductive sheet group. Preferably, the ground conductive sheet 211c' is disposed around the outer periphery of the signal conductive sheet group. In other words, the ground conductive sheet 211c' is disposed around the outer periphery of the signal conductive sheet group in a 360° surround manner to better shield the signal conductive sheet group and improve the quality of signal transmission. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first signal conductive sheet 211a', the second signal conductive sheet 211b', and the ground conductive sheet 211c' have the same height, i.e., they are located in the same plane.

[0123] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting through hole 1113', the first through hole 2211', and the first through hole 121' located at corresponding positions are aligned vertically, and the second mounting through hole 1123', the second through hole 2221', and the second through hole 122' located at corresponding positions are aligned vertically. The connector assembly 100' also includes a first fastener 131' passing through the first mounting through hole 1113', the first through hole 2211', and the first through hole 121', and a second fastener 132' passing through the second mounting through hole 1123', the second through hole 2221', and the second through hole 122'. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, both the first fastener 131' and the second fastener 132' are screws, which clamp and fix the circuit board 2' between the housing 11' and the support plate 12'. The middle portion 21' protrudes upward into the accommodating space 110'. Specifically, both the first signal conductive piece 211a' and the second signal conductive piece 211b' are exposed upward in the accommodating space 110' to be connected to the electrical connector 3'.

[0124] Please combine Figures 67 to 74 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connector 3' includes a body 35', a plurality of cable modules 38' mounted on the body 35', a metal mounting plate 39' that mates with the cable modules 38' and the body 35', and an insulating block 37' that is overlaid on the body 35', the cable modules 38' and the metal mounting plate 39'.

[0125] In one embodiment of the invention, the body 35' is made of a metallic material. Of course, in other embodiments, the body 35' may also be made of an insulating material. The body 35' includes a mating surface 351', a plurality of mounting grooves 352' penetrating the mating surface 351', a mounting space 353' communicating with the plurality of mounting grooves 352', and at least one positioning post 354' protruding from the mating surface 351'.

[0126] In the embodiments illustrated in this invention, the structures of each group of cable modules 38' are similar. Please refer to the diagrams. Figures 69 to 74 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each cable module 38' includes a plurality of conductive terminals 31', cables 32', a first shielding plate 33', and a second shielding plate 34'.

[0127] Please combine Figures 71 to 74As shown, the plurality of conductive terminals 31' include a first signal terminal S1' and a second signal terminal S2', and the first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' form a signal terminal pair DP'.

[0128] The first shielding sheet 33' includes a first contact portion 331', a second contact portion 332', and a first protrusion 333' located between the first contact portion 331' and the second contact portion 332'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first protrusion 333' is provided with a first opening 330'. Please refer to... Figure 74 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the first opening 330' is a circular hole.

[0129] The second shielding sheet 34' includes a third contact portion 341', a fourth contact portion 342', and a second protrusion 343' located between the third contact portion 341' and the fourth contact portion 342'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the second protrusion 343' is provided with a second opening 340'. Please refer to... Figure 74 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the second opening 340' is a circular hole.

[0130] Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that in some embodiments, the first shielding sheet 33' may not have the first opening 330', and the second shielding sheet 34' may not have the second opening 340', thereby facilitating a better shielding effect.

[0131] The first shielding plate 33' and the second shielding plate 34' are respectively located on both sides of the signal terminal pair DP'. The first protrusion 333' protrudes away from the second shielding plate 34', and the second protrusion 343' protrudes away from the first shielding plate 33'. The first contact portion 331' contacts the third contact portion 341', and the second contact portion 332' contacts the fourth contact portion 342'. Please refer to... Figure 66 As shown, the first contact portion 331', the third contact portion 341', the second protrusion 343', the fourth contact portion 342', the second contact portion 332', and the first protrusion 333' together form a surrounding shielding cavity 30'. The first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' are located within the shielding cavity 30'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first contact portion 331', the third contact portion 341', the second protrusion 343', the fourth contact portion 342', the second contact portion 332', and the first protrusion 333' surround the periphery of the first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' in a 360° surrounding manner.

[0132] The first shielding sheet 33' and the second shielding sheet 34' are collectively referred to as shielding sheet 33a'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the shielding sheet 33a' includes separate first shielding sheet 33' and second shielding sheet 34'. Of course, in other embodiments, the shielding sheet 33a' can also be a single integral / one-piece shielding sheet, which is equivalent to setting the first shielding sheet 33' and the second shielding sheet 34' as a single unit. The shielding sheet 33a' has a pressing surface 33a1' that protrudes from the mating surface 351'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the extrusion surface 33a1' is disposed on the first contact portion 331', the second contact portion 332', the first protrusion 333', the third contact portion 341', the fourth contact portion 342', and the second protrusion 343', and the extrusion surfaces 33a1' of the first contact portion 331', the second contact portion 332', the first protrusion 333', the third contact portion 341', the fourth contact portion 342', and the second protrusion 343' are located in the same horizontal plane.

[0133] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each conductive terminal 31' has the same structure and is a resilient terminal. Further, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the resilient terminal is a Pogo Pin. Specifically, the conductive terminal 31' includes a fixing portion 311', a moving portion 312' at least partially mounted in the fixing portion 311' and capable of moving relative to the fixing portion 311' along the axial direction of the fixing portion 311', and an elastic member 313' located between the moving portion 312' and the fixing portion 311'. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fixing portion 311' includes a cylindrical portion 3111' and a tail portion 3112' integrally extending from the cylindrical portion 3111'. The tail portion 3112' is electrically connected to the cable 32' (e.g., soldered). In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the tail portion 3112' is semi-cylindrical. The cylindrical portion 3111' has an internal space 3113'.

[0134] The movable part 312' has a generally T-shaped cross-section, including an enlarged part 3121' and an abutting part 3122' extending from the enlarged part 3121'. The enlarged part 3121' is housed in the internal space 3113' to prevent the movable part 312' from disengaging from the fixed part 311'. The abutting part 3122' extends out of the fixed part 311' to elastically abut against the conductive sheet 211' of the circuit board 2'.

[0135] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the elastic element 313' is a helical spring, one end of which is connected to the moving part 312', and the other end of which is connected to the fixed part 311'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the elastic element 313' and the moving part 312' are separately disposed. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element 313' may also be integrally formed with the moving part 312'.

[0136] Please combine Figure 56 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, both the first shielding plate 33' and the second shielding plate 34' extend beyond the mating surface 351', and the abutting portion 3122' of the first signal terminal S1' and the abutting portion 3122' of the second signal terminal S2' further extend beyond the first shielding plate 33' and the second shielding plate 34'.

[0137] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly 100' further includes a conductive film 5'. The conductive film 5' includes a frame 51', an elastomer 52' ​​fixed to the frame 51', and conductive posts 53' disposed in the elastomer 52'. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the frame 51' includes a plurality of positioning holes 511'. Furthermore, the frame 51' includes a first annular portion 512', a second annular portion 513', and a connecting arm 514' connecting the first annular portion 512' and the second annular portion 513'. The connecting arm 514' includes a first tilting arm 5141' connected to the first annular portion 512', a second tilting arm 5142' connected to the second annular portion 513', and a crimping portion 5143' connecting the first tilting arm 5141' and the second tilting arm 5142'. The crimping portion 5143' extends upward beyond the first annular portion 512' and the second annular portion 513' when the conductive film 5' is not compressed by the electrical connector 3'. When the electrical connector 3' compresses the conductive film 5', the connecting arm 514' can deform to a certain extent, for example, to be at the same height as the first annular portion 512' and the second annular portion 513'. The connecting arm 514' can provide a certain degree of support for the electrical connector 3'.

[0138] In one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic body 52' is rubber. The elastic body 52' has through holes 521'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the through holes 521' are elliptical. The conductive posts 53' are distributed in the elastic body 52' and surround the outer periphery of the through holes 521'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, eight conductive posts 53' are distributed around the outer periphery of each through hole 521'. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the conductive posts 53' are elastic conductors, which are capable of deforming with the deformation of the elastic body 52'.

[0139] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the conductive film 5' is installed in the housing 11' from the accommodating space 110', and the conductive film 5' is located at the bottom of the accommodating space 110'. One end (e.g., the upper end) of the conductive post 53' protrudes upward into the accommodating space 110', and the other end (e.g., the lower end) of the conductive post 53' faces downward toward the grounding conductive piece 211c' of the circuit board 2'.

[0140] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the extrusion direction of the conductive film 5' (i.e., the thickness direction of the conductive film 5'), when the elastomer 52' ​​is extruded, the elastomer 52' ​​can undergo a certain elastic deformation.

[0141] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the cable 32' includes a first core 321', a second core 322', a first insulating layer 323' wrapped around at least a portion of the first core 321', a second insulating layer 324' wrapped around at least a portion of the second core 322', a grounding shield 325' wrapped around at least a portion of the first insulating layer 323' and at least a portion of the second insulating layer 324', and an insulating sheath 326' wrapped around at least a portion of the grounding shield 325'. The grounding shield 325' is in contact with the first protrusion 333' and the second protrusion 343'. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the grounding shield 325' is sandwiched between the first protrusion 333' and the second protrusion 343'. By injecting solder into the first opening 330' and the second opening 340', the grounding shield 325' can be better fixed to the first protrusion 333' and the second protrusion 343'.

[0142] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the cable module 38' includes a terminal assembly 36'. The terminal assembly 36' includes a first signal terminal S1', a second signal terminal S2', and a first fixing block 361' that fixes the first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' together. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' are embedded in the first fixing block 361'. The tail portion 3112' of the first signal terminal S1' protrudes from the first fixing block 361' for electrical connection with the first core 321'. Preferably, the tail portion 3112' of the first signal terminal S1' is welded and fixed to the first core 321'.

[0143] Similarly, the tail portion 3112' of the second signal terminal S2' protrudes from the first fixing block 361' to be electrically connected to the second core 322'. Preferably, the tail portion 3112' of the second signal terminal S2' is welded and fixed to the second core 322'.

[0144] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the cable module 38' further includes a second fixing block 362' fixed to a portion of the first shielding plate 33', the second shielding plate 34', the first fixing block 361', and the cable 32'. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second fixing block 362' is overmolded onto the first shielding plate 33', the second shielding plate 34', the first fixing block 361', and the cable 32'.

[0145] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the pressure block 4' includes a base 41' and a protrusion 42' extending from the base 41'. The base 41' has a first positioning protrusion 411' positioned in the first positioning groove 1111' and a second positioning protrusion 412' positioned in the second positioning groove 1121'. The protrusion 42' is received in the groove 1131'. The protrusion 42' has a mounting through hole 421' corresponding to the fixing hole 1132'. After the electrical connector 3' is installed in the housing 11', the pressure block 4' is placed on the electrical connector 3', and the pressure block 4' is fixed by passing a mounting screw 43' through the mounting through hole 421' and fastening it in the fixing hole 1132'. The pressing force applied by the pressure block 4' to the electrical connector 3' can be adjusted by adjusting the tightness of the mounting screw 43'.

[0146] The present invention also discloses a method for assembling the connector assembly 100' described above, the assembly method comprising: Provide the circuit board 2' and the bracket 1', and fix the circuit board 2' to the bracket 1'; Provide the conductive film 5' and install the conductive film 5' in the housing 11'; Provide the electrical connector 3', and assemble the electrical connector 3' into the receiving space 110' of the housing 11'; and Provide the pressure block 4' and assemble and fix the pressure block 4' onto the housing 11'.

[0147] The bracket 1' includes a housing 11' and a support plate 12'; the circuit board 2' is at least partially clamped between the housing 11' and the support plate 12'.

[0148] For the other steps of the assembly method, please refer to the above description of the connector assembly 100', which will not be repeated here.

[0149] After the electrical connector 3' is assembled into the receiving space 110' of the housing 11', the positioning post 354' is inserted and positioned in the positioning hole 511'. The abutting portion 3122' of the first signal terminal S1' and the abutting portion 3122' of the second signal terminal S2' pass through the through hole 521' to correspond to the first signal conductive sheet 211a' and the second signal conductive sheet 211b' on the circuit board 2'. The first shielding sheet 33' and the second shielding sheet 34' correspond to the conductive post 53'. For example, when a certain pressing force is applied to the electrical connector 3', the abutting portion 3122' of the first signal terminal S1' and the abutting portion 3122' of the second signal terminal S2' elastically abut against the first signal conductive sheet 211a' and the second signal conductive sheet 211b' on the circuit board 2', respectively. The elastic body 52' is compressed by pressure and undergoes a certain elastic deformation, so that one end of the conductive post 53' contacts the compression surface 33a1' of the first shielding sheet 33' and the compression surface 33a1' of the second shielding sheet 34', and the other end of the conductive post 53' contacts the grounding conductive sheet 211c' of the circuit board 2', thereby improving the grounding shielding effect and saving space.

[0150] Please combine Figure 77 As shown, those skilled in the art can understand Figure 76 The conductive terminal 31' in the middle can also be used Figure 51 Replace the conductive terminal 31 in the middle.

[0151] Compared to existing technologies, the first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' of the electrical connector 3' of the present invention directly and elastically abut against the first signal conductive sheet 211a' and the second signal conductive sheet 211b' of the circuit board 2', ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection between the electrical connector 3' and the circuit board 2'. Furthermore, by providing the conductive film 5', a buffer is provided for the mating of the electrical connector 3' and the circuit board 2', which helps to extend the product's service life. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that the abutment portions 3122' extending from the first shielding sheet 33' and the second shielding sheet 34' on the first signal terminal S1' and the second signal terminal S2' may result in poor signal transmission quality because they cannot be shielded by the first shielding sheet 33' and the second shielding sheet 34'. However, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, by providing the conductive post 53', the abutment portions 3122' extending from the first shielding sheet 33' and the second shielding sheet 34' are at least partially surrounded by the conductive post 53', thereby improving the shielding effect and enhancing the signal transmission quality.

[0152] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. The understanding of the present invention should be based on those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conductive terminal, characterized in that, include: The fixing part has a cylindrical part, and the cylindrical part has an internal space; The movable part is capable of moving relative to the fixed part along the axial direction of the fixed part; as well as An elastic element is connected to the movable part and is at least partially housed in the internal space; the movable part has an abutting portion protruding from the cylindrical portion, the abutting portion being configured to elastically abut against a conductive sheet of the circuit board; The elastic element includes a first radial connecting portion connected to the moving portion, a first axial connecting portion connected to the first radial connecting portion, a second radial connecting portion connected to the first axial connecting portion, a first inclined connecting portion connected to the second radial connecting portion, and a third radial connecting portion connected to the first inclined connecting portion. The first inclined connecting portion can undergo elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the second radial connecting portion and the third radial connecting portion along the axial direction of the conductive terminal.

2. The conductive terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first radial connecting portion, the first axial connecting portion, the second radial connecting portion, the first inclined connecting portion, and the third radial connecting portion are arranged sequentially along the axial direction.

3. The conductive terminal as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic element includes a second axial connecting portion connected to the third radial connecting portion, a fourth radial connecting portion connected to the second axial connecting portion, a second inclined connecting portion connected to the fourth radial connecting portion, and a fifth radial connecting portion connected to the second inclined connecting portion. The second inclined connecting portion is capable of elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the fourth radial connecting portion and the fifth radial connecting portion along the axial direction.

4. The conductive terminal as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic element includes a third axial connecting portion connected to the fifth radial connecting portion, a sixth radial connecting portion connected to the third axial connecting portion, a third inclined connecting portion connected to the sixth radial connecting portion, and a seventh radial connecting portion connected to the third inclined connecting portion. The third inclined connecting portion is capable of elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the sixth radial connecting portion and the seventh radial connecting portion along the axial direction.

5. The conductive terminal as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic element includes a fourth axial connecting portion connected to the seventh radial connecting portion, an eighth radial connecting portion connected to the fourth axial connecting portion, a fourth inclined connecting portion connected to the eighth radial connecting portion, and a ninth radial connecting portion connected to the fourth inclined connecting portion. The fourth inclined connecting portion is capable of elastic deformation to adjust the distance between the eighth radial connecting portion and the ninth radial connecting portion along the axial direction.

6. The conductive terminal as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The winding directions of any two adjacent radial connecting portions among the first radial connecting portion, the second radial connecting portion, the third radial connecting portion, the fourth radial connecting portion, the fifth radial connecting portion, the sixth radial connecting portion, the seventh radial connecting portion, the eighth radial connecting portion, and the ninth radial connecting portion are opposite.

7. The conductive terminal as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The tilting directions of any two adjacent tilting connecting parts among the first tilting connecting part, the second tilting connecting part, the third tilting connecting part, and the fourth tilting connecting part are different.

8. The conductive terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive terminal includes a mounting portion connected to the elastic member, the elastic member being located between the movable portion and the mounting portion, the mounting portion being housed within the internal space, and the movable portion, the elastic member, and the mounting portion being integrally formed.

9. The conductive terminal as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing part includes a tail portion that extends integrally from the cylindrical part, the tail portion being configured to be electrically connected to the cable.

10. An electrical connector, characterized in that, include: The body has a mounting surface and a receiving space extending through the mounting surface; as well as A cable module disposed in the receiving space, the cable module including a terminal module, the terminal module including an insulating block and a plurality of conductive terminals fixed to the insulating block, the conductive terminals being conductive terminals as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the abutment portion of the conductive terminals extending out of the mounting surface to be configured to elastically abut against a conductive sheet of a circuit board.

11. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: The bracket includes a housing, the housing having a mounting base and an accommodating space penetrating the mounting base; The electrical connector is the electrical connector as described in claim 10; as well as A circuit board that mates with the housing, the circuit board including a conductive sheet exposed in the accommodating space; The electrical connector is at least partially installed in the accommodating space, and the abutting portion of the conductive terminal of the electrical connector protrudes from the mounting bottom surface to elastically abut against the conductive sheet of the circuit board.

12. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that: The connector assembly includes a conductive film, the conductive film includes an elastomer, and the elastomer has through holes; The conductive film is housed in the accommodating space and held between the electrical connector and the housing, and the abutting portion of the electrical connector passes through the through hole to elastically abut against the conductive sheet of the circuit board.

13. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that: The conductive film includes conductive pillars disposed in the elastomer, and the conductive pillars are disposed on the outer periphery of the through hole.

14. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that: The conductive film includes a frame, and the elastomer is fixed to the frame.

15. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that: The connector assembly also includes a pressure block that covers the electrical connector.

16. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 15, characterized in that: The connector assembly also includes mounting screws, the pressure block has mounting holes, the housing has fixing holes, and the mounting screws pass through the mounting holes and are fastened in the fixing holes to fix the pressure block.

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