Female seat connector

Abstract

The present application provides a female connector comprising: a terminal assembly, the terminal assembly comprising a plurality of conductive elements and an accommodating part for accommodating the plurality of conductive elements, the accommodating part and the plurality of conductive elements being molded into an integrated piece; the conduction component is arranged on at least one part of the outer side part of the accommodating part in a sleeving manner; the first shell is arranged on the outer side part of the conduction component in a sleeving manner and is attached to the conduction component, and the first shell surrounds at least one part of the terminal assembly; the female seat connector comprises a first shell and a second shell, the second shell is attached to the outer side portion of the first shell, the female seat connector further comprises an attachment component fixedly connected to the outer side portion of the second shell, and the attachment component is provided with a mounting hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of female connectors, and in particular to a female connector for electronic devices, and more particularly to a USB Type-C female connector. Background Art

[0002] This section provides background information related to the present application but this information does not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] With the rapid development of industrial technology, USB Type-C connectors are widely used in various electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, tablet computers, photographic equipment, game consoles, routers, electric pens, electronic cigarettes, portable monitoring instruments, etc. Electronic devices are usually equipped with USB Type-C female connectors, and electronic devices are connected to USB male connectors through USB female connectors to realize charging of electronic devices or data exchange with other electronic devices.

[0004] The USB Type-C female connector in the related art is provided with a terminal assembly, a main shell arranged on the outside of the terminal assembly, and an outer shell sleeved on the outside of the terminal assembly and the main shell. The distal end of the outer shell is usually provided with a welding foot, and the welding foot is welded to the welding hole of the printed circuit board. When the female connector is connected to the housing of the electronic device, there is no additional fastening device for fixing the female connector to the housing, which makes it difficult to ensure that the female connector is firmly installed to the housing of the electronic device.

[0005] In addition, in the related art, after the USB Type-C female connector is assembled into an electronic device, there may be a gap between the female connector and the mounting part of the housing of the electronic device. Water or dust entering from the socket of the USB Type-C female connector can easily enter the interior of the electronic device from the gap between the main housing and the mounting part of the electronic device, causing an internal short circuit of the electronic device and poor safety performance. Therefore, the waterproof function of the female connector of the electronic device (such as the USB Type-C charging port) becomes very important. If the electronic device is charged when water vapor enters the inside of the charging port, the electronic device is likely to be burned, and in severe cases, it may cause an explosion, thereby threatening the life safety of the user. The electronic device structure of the related art cannot meet the high requirements of the waterproof function or the waterproof effect is poor, so there is an urgent need to improve the sealing structure of the connector in order to improve the waterproof performance of the electronic device.

[0006] In addition, in the USB Type-C female connector in the related art, as time goes by, after the male connector is plugged / unplugged relative to the female connector multiple times, it is easy for the accommodating part (insulating rubber core) of the terminal assembly used to accommodate the conductive element to be misaligned or unexpectedly separated relative to the main shell and / or the outer shell, thereby deteriorating the positioning performance of the female connector.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a female connector that is easy to install, more stable in structure and has high waterproof performance. Utility Model Content

[0008] This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

[0009] In view of the problems existing in the above conventional technologies, there is a need to improve the relevant female connector to overcome or alleviate all or at least part of the above technical problems.

[0010] The present application provides a female connector, which may include: a terminal assembly, which includes a plurality of conductive elements and a receiving component for receiving the plurality of conductive elements, the receiving component and the plurality of conductive elements being formed as an integral piece; a conductive member, which is sleeved on at least a portion of an outer side of the receiving component; a first shell, which is sleeved on the outer side of the conductive member and attached to the conductive member, and the first shell surrounds at least a portion of the terminal assembly; and a second shell, which is attached to the outer side of the first shell, wherein the female connector may further include an attachment component fixedly connected to the outer side of the second shell, and the attachment component may be provided with a mounting hole.

[0011] According to the female connector provided in the exemplary embodiment of the present application, the attachment member of the female connector is provided with a mounting hole. The fastening element for connecting the female connector to the housing of the electronic device passes through the mounting hole. In some examples, the mounting hole can be formed as a hole with a threaded portion. When the female connector is installed to the housing of the electronic device, the female connector can be conveniently and firmly connected to the electronic device by passing a threaded fastener (screw, bolt, etc.) through the mounting hole. Thus, the attachment member of the female connector is connected to the electronic device in a detachable manner. This connection method has a simple structure, reliable connection, and more convenient disassembly and assembly, which improves the assembly efficiency of the female connector and greatly reduces the assembly cost.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the attachment member may include: a central connection portion connected to the second shell; and a first attachment protrusion and a second attachment protrusion arranged on both sides of the central connection portion in the width direction of the female connector, each of the first attachment protrusion and the second attachment protrusion extending from the central connection portion beyond the second shell in the width direction, and mounting holes are arranged at the first attachment protrusion and the second attachment protrusion.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the central connecting portion of the attachment member is configured to extend in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the female connector, and the attachment member may include a first plate-like portion connecting the central connecting portion with the first attachment protrusion and a second plate-like portion connecting the central connecting portion with the second attachment protrusion, each of the first plate-like portion and the second plate-like portion extends in a manner substantially perpendicular to the central connecting portion, and the attachment member is formed as an integral piece.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the attachment member is formed as an integral piece, i.e., as an integral attachment member. By using an integral attachment member, the assembly speed of assembling the female connector with the housing of the electronic device can be greatly improved, thereby improving production efficiency. By using an integral attachment member, the number of parts used is reduced, thereby reducing the overall manufacturing cost of the female connector.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the attachment member may be connected to the second housing by welding, and a first welding portion may be formed between the attachment member and the second housing.

[0016] The attachment member is connected to the second shell by welding. Compared with riveting, bolting and other methods, welding connection has lower cost and the welded workpiece is not easy to loosen or break. Welding is a process in which two or more materials of the same or different types are connected into one by bonding and diffusion between atoms or molecules, so that the connection is firm and can withstand high forces. In addition, welding can be achieved manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically, and can be flexibly designed according to the application scenario.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments of the present application, the attachment member may be connected to the second shell by spot welding, and the first welding portion includes one or more groups of first welding points formed between the attachment member and the second shell.

[0018] During the spot welding process, the heat generated is enough to bond the objects evenly and quickly. The connection speed through spot welding is very fast, the objects are not easy to deform and the connection efficiency is high. In addition, spot welding connection does not require consumables and can be well adapted to automated welding production solutions, thereby improving welding production efficiency.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, each group of welding points is arranged in a straight line array, an L-shaped array, or a curved array.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first welding portion includes a first group of first welding points and a second group of first welding points, and the first group of first welding points and the second group of first welding points are arranged to be symmetrical about the longitudinal center axis of the female connector.

[0021] In the exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first case is connected to the conductive member by welding, and the second welding portion is formed between the first case and the conductive member.

[0022] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first housing is connected to the conductive member by spot welding, and the second welding portion includes one or more sets of second welding points formed between the first housing and the conductive member.

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first shell is formed into a generally cylindrical shape and includes: a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other in the thickness direction of the female connector; and a third side wall and a fourth side wall opposite to each other in the width direction of the female connector, each of the third side wall and the fourth side wall being connected to the first side wall and the second side wall.

[0024] The second welding portion may include a first group of second welding points and a second group of second welding points, the first group of second welding points being formed in a portion of the first side wall of the first shell adjacent to the distal end of the first shell, the second group of second welding points being formed in a portion of the second side wall of the first shell adjacent to the distal end of the first shell, each of the first group of second welding points and the second group of second welding points being arranged in a linear array in the width direction of the female connector.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second shell can be formed as a special-shaped part and includes: a first sub-part attached to the first shell, a second sub-part attached to the accommodating part, and a transition part connecting the first sub-part and the second sub-part, wherein the second sub-part may include a snap-on portion, and the accommodating part of the terminal assembly is provided with a concave receiving portion for receiving the snap-on portion, and the snap-on portion engages with the concave receiving portion to fixedly connect the second shell to the accommodating part.

[0026] By engaging the buckle portion with the concave receiving portion, a firm connection between the second housing and the accommodating component can be achieved, thereby limiting the movement of the second housing relative to the accommodating component in the longitudinal direction of the female connector. In other words, by engaging the buckle portion with the concave receiving portion, the second housing is effectively prevented from shaking relative to the terminal assembly and the first housing and shifting along the mating direction of the female connector, thereby improving the structural stability and assembly efficiency of the female connector. While ensuring that the relative position of the second housing and the terminal assembly is fixed, it is convenient to subsequently connect the second housing to the first housing by welding.

[0027] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first shell is formed into a generally cylindrical shape and includes: a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other in the thickness direction of the female connector; and a third side wall and a fourth side wall opposite to each other in the width direction of the female connector, each of the third side wall and the fourth side wall being connected to the first side wall and the second side wall; the first sub-portion of the second shell includes: a first attachment wall connected to the first side wall of the first shell; a first overhanging side wall connected to the first attachment wall and substantially perpendicular to the first attachment wall; and a second overhanging side wall opposite to the first overhanging side wall and connected to the first attachment wall in the width direction of the female connector, each of the first overhanging side wall and the second overhanging side wall extending in a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the female connector, and a free overhanging end of each of the first overhanging side wall and the second overhanging side wall extending beyond the first shell in the thickness direction of the female connector.

[0028] The second sub-portion of the second shell may include: a second attachment wall corresponding to the outer surface of the accommodating component which is arranged on the same side as the first side wall of the first shell; a third overhanging side wall connected to the second attachment wall and substantially perpendicular to the second attachment wall; and a fourth overhanging side wall opposite to the third overhanging side wall in the width direction of the female connector and connected to the second attachment wall, each of the third overhanging side wall and the fourth overhanging side wall extending in a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the female connector, and a free overhanging end of each of the third overhanging side wall and the fourth overhanging side wall extending beyond the accommodating component in the thickness direction of the female connector.

[0029] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the snap-on portion may include a first snap-on portion and a second snap-on portion, the first snap-on portion being arranged in a portion of the free overhanging end portion of the third overhanging side wall adjacent to the distal end portion of the accommodating component and being formed as a sheet-like portion that is approximately perpendicular to the third overhanging side wall and extends from the third overhanging side wall toward the longitudinal center axis of the female connector; the second snap-on portion being arranged in a portion of the free overhanging end portion of the fourth overhanging side wall adjacent to the distal end portion of the accommodating component and being formed as a sheet-like portion that is approximately perpendicular to the fourth overhanging side wall and extending from the fourth overhanging side wall toward the longitudinal center axis of the female connector.

[0030] A concave receiving portion can be formed on the outer surface of the accommodating component which is arranged on the same side as the second side wall of the first shell and is arranged at an edge portion adjacent to the third overhanging side wall and the fourth overhanging side wall, and the concave receiving portion includes a first concave receiving portion engaged with the first snap portion and a second concave receiving portion engaged with the second snap portion.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first sub-portion of the second housing may be connected to the first housing by welding, and a third welding portion is formed between the first sub-portion of the second housing and the first housing.

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first sub-portion of the second housing is connected to the first housing by spot welding, and the third welding portion includes a third welding point formed between the first sub-portion of the second housing and the first housing.

[0033] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the third welding portion may include a first group of third welding points and a second group of third welding points, and the first sub-portion of the second shell is connected to the first side wall of the first shell through the first group of third welding points and the second group of third welding points, and each of the first group of third welding points and the second group of third welding points are arranged in an L-shaped or linear array.

[0034] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the third welding portion also includes: a third group of third welding points for connecting the first overhanging side wall of the second shell with the third side wall of the first shell; a fourth group of third welding points for connecting the second overhanging side wall of the second shell with the fourth side wall of the first shell, and each of the third group of third welding points and the fourth group of third welding points are arranged in a linear array in the longitudinal direction Y of the female connector.

[0035] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the accommodating component may include a first connecting portion connected to the conductive member, the first connecting portion is arranged to be adjacent to the distal end of the first shell and includes a concave portion, the conductive member includes a stop portion engaged with the concave portion, and the stop portion is formed as an integral piece with the conductive member.

[0036] When the female connector and the corresponding male connector are mated with each other along the mating direction (corresponding to the longitudinal direction Y of the female connector), the stop portion of the conductive member is engaged with the concave portion of the first connecting portion of the terminal assembly, so that the position of the conductive member relative to the receiving component (such as the insulating rubber core) of the terminal assembly is fixed, thereby effectively preventing the conductive member from shifting in the mating direction relative to the terminal assembly, and further preventing the first shell and / or the second shell connected to the conductive member from shifting in the mating direction relative to the terminal assembly. In addition, the conductive member of the female connector is prevented from being misplaced or unexpectedly shifted relative to the terminal assembly due to frequent plugging and unplugging of the plug-in portion of the male connector. For example, when the user uses a large force to insert the plug-in portion of the male connector into the female connector, it can effectively prevent the terminal assembly (the receiving component of the terminal assembly) from separating from the conductive member and coming out from the distal side.

[0037] In addition, since the conductive component according to the present application includes a stop portion formed as an integral piece with the conductive component, in other words, the stop portion is a part of the conductive component, the conductive component is firmly attached to the terminal assembly through the conductive component itself, and there is no need to set up additional attachment components, thereby reducing the number of components of the female connector, simplifying the manufacturing process, and improving the durability of the female connector while making the structure compact, thereby improving the contact stability and connection reliability between the male connector and the female connector.

[0038] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conductive member includes a plurality of stoppers, which are arranged on a first conductive side wall and / or a second conductive side wall of the conductive member, and the first conductive side wall is opposite to the second conductive side wall in the thickness direction of the female connector.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the stop portion is formed as a cantilevered sheet portion, the cantilevered sheet portion includes a first cantilevered sheet portion and a second cantilevered sheet portion arranged on a first conductive side wall of the conductive member, the first connecting portion includes a first concave portion mating with the first cantilevered sheet portion and a second concave portion mating with the second cantilevered sheet portion, and the first concave portion and the second concave portion are open toward the conductive member in the thickness direction of the female connector.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the overhanging sheet portion includes a third overhanging sheet portion and a fourth overhanging sheet portion arranged on the second conductive side wall of the conductive member, the first connecting portion includes a third concave portion cooperating with the third overhanging sheet portion and a fourth concave portion cooperating with the fourth overhanging sheet portion, and the third concave portion and the fourth concave portion are open toward the conductive member in the thickness direction of the female connector.

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the terminal assembly includes a limiting protrusion, and the conductive member includes an opening portion for receiving the limiting protrusion. When the conductive member is sleeved on the outer portion of the accommodating component, the inner surface of the opening portion at least partially contacts the limiting protrusion to limit the movement of the conductive member in the longitudinal direction of the female connector.

[0042] In the assembly configuration of the female connector of the present application, the limiting protrusion of the terminal assembly is engaged with the opening of the conductive member, so that the position of the conductive member relative to the receiving component (such as the insulating rubber core) of the terminal assembly is fixed, thereby effectively preventing the conductive member from shifting relative to the terminal assembly in the longitudinal direction Y, thereby preventing the first shell and / or the second shell connected to the conductive member from shifting relative to the terminal assembly in the mating direction. In addition, the conductive member of the female connector is prevented from being misplaced or unexpectedly shifted relative to the terminal assembly due to frequent plugging and unplugging of the plug-in portion of the male connector.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, each of the multiple conductive elements is formed to have an elongated strip shape and includes a mating end arranged at the proximal end and a mounting end arranged opposite to the mating end, the multiple conductive elements include a first group of conductive elements and a second group of conductive elements, the first group of conductive elements and the second group of conductive elements are respectively arranged in rows in the width direction of the female connector, the mating ends of the conductive elements in the first group of conductive elements and the mating ends of the corresponding conductive elements in the second group of conductive elements are spaced apart and aligned with each other in the thickness direction of the female connector, and the terminal assembly also includes a shielding member placed between the mating ends of the conductive elements of the first group of conductive elements and the mating ends of the conductive elements of the second group of conductive elements in the thickness direction.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conductive member may include a third conductive side wall and a fourth conductive side wall opposite to the third conductive side wall in the width direction of the female connector, each of the third conductive side wall and the fourth conductive side wall extending along a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the female connector.

[0045] In the exemplary embodiment of the present application, the third conductive sidewall may be formed with the first opening portion, and the fourth conductive sidewall may be formed with the second opening portion.

[0046] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shielding member of the terminal assembly may include: a first limiting protrusion received in the first opening portion; and a second limiting protrusion received in the second opening portion, the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are arranged on opposite side portions of the shielding member in the width direction, and each of the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion is formed to extend from the shielding member along the width direction of the female connector toward the outer side of the female connector.

[0047] Through the configuration of the female connector of the present application, the shielding member is electrically connected to the conductive member, and then the shielding member is electrically connected to the first shell and the second shell, and the electromagnetic waves absorbed by the shielding member are guided to the grounding part of the electronic device via the conductive member, the first shell, and the second shell, effectively shielding the electromagnetic interference. For example, when the first group of conductive elements and the second group of conductive elements of the terminal assembly transmit high-frequency signals, the electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk signals generated between the first group of conductive elements and the second group of conductive elements can be absorbed by the shielding member, and transmitted to the conductive member by the shielding member via its first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion, and then transmitted to the first shell, the second shell, and the grounding part of the circuit board of the electronic device or the grounding part of the casing, thereby releasing the electromagnetic interference and signal crosstalk to the ground, effectively suppressing the electromagnetic interference generated during the transmission of high-frequency signals, and making the overall signal transmission quality of the female connector more stable and reliable.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, in the mating direction of the female connector and the corresponding male connector, the proximal end of the first shell extends beyond the proximal end of the second shell; the female connector includes a first seal, which is attached to a portion of the outer side wall of the first shell that extends beyond the proximal end of the second shell.

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a roughened portion is provided on a portion of the outer side wall of the first shell extending beyond the proximal end of the second shell, and the first seal is attached to the roughened portion of the first shell, and the roughened portion includes a pattern formed by at least one of a twill pattern, a grid pattern, or a predetermined symbol pattern.

[0050] The surface roughness of the outer side wall of the first shell of the female connector provided with the roughened portion is higher than the surface roughness of the rest of the first shell, thereby significantly improving the adhesion between the first seal and the roughened portion of the first shell, and effectively preventing the first seal from falling off. Therefore, when the female connector is installed to the mounting portion of the electronic device, a seamless seal can be generated between the female connector and the mounting portion of the electronic device, so as to effectively prevent water vapor / dust from entering the interior of the electronic device.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the predetermined symbol pattern includes at least one of a cross shape, an H shape, or an X shape.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the width of the roughened portion in the longitudinal direction of the female connector is set within a range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm.

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first seal is an elastic deformable member, and the first seal is configured to generate elastic deformation when the first seal contacts the mounting portion of the electronic device, and to form an interference fit with the mounting portion of the electronic device in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the female connector.

[0054] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first seal is configured to have an annular shape extending continuously circumferentially around the proximal end of the first housing, and the first seal is configured to have an attachment surface that forms a form fit with the proximal end of the first housing.

[0055] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first seal is provided with a tapered portion that tapers along the longitudinal direction of the female connector toward the proximal end of the first seal, and the inclined outer surface of the tapered portion forms an angle of 20 to 40 degrees relative to the proximal end surface of the first seal.

[0056] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the accommodating component includes a first connecting portion connected to the conductive member, and the female connector includes a second seal, which is arranged in a space defined by the distal end surface of the first connecting portion and the inner surface of the first shell, and the outer peripheral surface of the second seal forms an interference fit with the inner surface of the first shell.

[0057] In the female connector of the present application, double sealing is achieved by providing a first seal member disposed on the proximal side of the female connector and a second seal member disposed at the distal end of the first connecting portion of the terminal assembly. When the female connector is mounted to the mounting portion of the electronic device, a seamless seal can be generated between the female connector and the mounting portion of the electronic device to effectively prevent water vapor from entering the interior of the electronic device.

[0058] The above-mentioned features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent through the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] The above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application can be more easily understood by referring to the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In all the drawings, the same or corresponding technical features or components will be represented by the same or corresponding reference numerals. In the drawings, the sizes and relative positions of the components are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0060] Figure 1 is a perspective schematic diagram of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 2is a perspective exploded schematic diagram of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0062] Figure 3 is a perspective schematic diagram of a first housing of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 4 is a perspective schematic diagram of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, wherein the second housing and the attachment member are removed;

[0064] Figure 5 According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram of a female connector, wherein the second housing and the attachment member are removed;

[0065] Figure 6 is a perspective schematic diagram of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, wherein the attachment member is removed;

[0066] Figure 7 According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a female connector, wherein the attachment member is removed;

[0067] Figure 8 is a perspective schematic diagram of a second housing of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Fig. 9 is a perspective schematic diagram of a terminal assembly of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Fig.10 is a perspective schematic diagram of a conductive component of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Fig.11 is a perspective schematic diagram of a terminal assembly and a conductive member of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A schematic side view of a terminal assembly and a conductive member of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0072] Fig.13 and Fig.14 The terminal assembly and the conductive member of the female connector according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application are arranged along Fig.12 Schematic diagram of line EE observed in;

[0073] Fig.15is a perspective schematic diagram of a terminal assembly, a conductive member, and a second seal of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Fig.16 is a perspective schematic diagram of two groups of conductive elements and a shielding member of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Fig.17 is a perspective exploded schematic diagram of two groups of conductive elements and a shielding member of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; and

[0076] Fig.18 It is a schematic side view of a female connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0077] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by means of exemplary embodiments. It should be noted that the exemplary embodiments of the present application are intended to enable a person of ordinary skill in the art to easily implement the present application, and the various embodiments of the present application can be implemented in many different forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in the present application. Accordingly, the following detailed description of the present application is only for illustrative purposes and is by no means a limitation of the present application. In addition, the same figure numbers are used in the various drawings to represent the same components. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only for the purpose of convenience of description and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or relative order.

[0078] It should also be noted that, for the sake of clarity, not all features of the actual specific implementation are described and shown in the specification and drawings, and in order to avoid unnecessary details obscuring the technical solution that the present application focuses on, only the device structure closely related to the technical solution of the present application is described and shown in the drawings and the specification, while other details that are not closely related to the technical content of the present application and are known to those skilled in the art are omitted.

[0079] Next, an exemplary embodiment of the female connector according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of clarity and simplicity of description, the longitudinal direction Y, width direction X and thickness direction Z of the female connector 1 are marked in the figure. The longitudinal direction Y, width direction X and thickness direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The longitudinal direction Y also refers to the connection direction between the female connector and the corresponding male connector, that is, the mating direction of the female connector and the corresponding male connector.

[0080] It should be understood that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", "front", "back", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0081] According to the female connector for electronic devices according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application, the female connector may include: a terminal assembly 10, the terminal assembly 10 includes a plurality of conductive elements 110 and a receiving part 120 for receiving the plurality of conductive elements 110, the receiving part 120 and the plurality of conductive elements 110 are formed as an integral piece; a conductive member 20, the conductive member 20 is sleeved on at least a portion of the outer side of the receiving part 120; a first housing 30, the first housing 30 is sleeved on the outer side of the conductive member 20 and attached to the conductive member 20, and the first housing 30 surrounds at least a portion of the terminal assembly 10; and a second housing 40, the second housing 40 is attached to the outer side of the first housing 30. The female connector 1 also includes an attachment member 50 fixedly connected to the outer side of the second housing 40, and the attachment member 50 is provided with a mounting hole 51.

[0082] In the process of connecting the female connector to the housing of the electronic device, the fastening element is passed through the mounting hole to achieve a firm connection between the female connector and the electronic device. The inner surface of the mounting hole 51 may be provided with a threaded portion, and the female connector may be connected to the housing of the electronic device through a threaded fastening element. Thus, the attachment member of the female connector is connected to the housing of the electronic device in a detachable manner. This connection method has a simple structure, reliable connection, and more convenient disassembly and assembly, and greatly improves the assembly efficiency and reduces the difficulty of installing the female connector.

[0083] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the attachment member 50 may include: a central connection portion 501 connected to the second shell 40; and a first attachment protrusion 502 and a second attachment protrusion 504 arranged on both sides of the central connection portion 501 in the width direction X of the female connector 1, each of the first attachment protrusion 502 and the second attachment protrusion 504 extending from the central connection portion 501 along the width direction X beyond the second shell 40, and a mounting hole 51 is arranged at the first attachment protrusion 502 and the second attachment protrusion 504.

[0084] The central connection portion 501 of the attachment member 50 is configured to extend in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction Z of the female connector 1. Figure 2As shown, the attachment member 50 may include a first plate-like portion 503 connecting the central connection portion 501 with the first attachment protrusion 502 and a second plate-like portion 505 connecting the central connection portion 501 with the second attachment protrusion 504, each of the first plate-like portion 503 and the second plate-like portion 505 extending in a manner substantially perpendicular to the central connection portion 501, and the attachment member 50 is formed as an integral piece.

[0085] In some examples, the attachment member may be formed by stamping and bending a metal plate, and the stamping and bending process facilitates mass production of the attachment member with high production efficiency. It should be understood that the size, shape and arrangement of the attachment member are not limited to the above exemplary description, but can be set according to the specific configuration of the female connector and the corresponding connection portion of the electronic device.

[0086] In some exemplary embodiments, the attachment member 50 is connected to the second housing 40 by welding, and a first welding portion is formed between the attachment member 50 and the second housing 40 .

[0087] Optionally, the attachment member 50 can be connected to the second shell 40 by resistance welding. It should be understood that the term "resistance welding" refers to a welding process that uses the heat generated by electric current passing through resistance to melt metal materials and connect two metal materials together by pressure. Resistance welding has a fast heating speed and a short welding time, and is suitable for mass production. The welded joint (welded portion) generated between the attachment member 50 and the second shell 40 by resistance welding has high strength and a firm and reliable connection.

[0088] Alternatively, the attachment member 50 is connected to the second housing 40 by spot welding, and the first welding portion includes one or more groups of first welding points formed between the attachment member 50 and the second housing 40 .

[0089] It should be understood that the term "spot welding" herein refers to a welding method that uses a columnar electrode to form a weld spot between the contact surfaces of two workpieces during welding. During the spot welding process, the heat generated is sufficient to uniformly and quickly bond the processed objects together continuously. The speed of connection through spot welding is very fast, the processed objects are not easily deformed, and the connection efficiency is high. In addition, spot welding connections do not require consumables, can be well adapted to automated welding production solutions, and improve welding production efficiency.

[0090] Optionally, the welding points may be formed to have a circular, elliptical or hemispherical shape. Optionally, the welding points may have a diameter between 0.2 mm and 3 mm. In some examples, the plurality of welding points in each group of welding points may be arranged in an equidistant manner. For example, the spacing between adjacent welding points may be in the range of 1 mm to 5 mm.

[0091] Optionally, each group of welding points may be arranged in a straight line array, an L-shaped array or a curved array.

[0092] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the first welding portion includes a first group of first welding points S11 and a second group of first welding points S13, and the first group of first welding points S11 and the second group of first welding points S13 are arranged to be symmetrical about the longitudinal center axis AA of the female connector.

[0093] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example shown, the first and second groups of first welding points S11 and S13 are formed on the central connection portion 501 of the attachment member 50. Each of the first and second groups of first welding points S11 and S13 may be formed to include 5 welding points and arranged in an L-shaped array.

[0094] By arranging the first group of first welding points and the second group of first welding points to be symmetrical about the longitudinal center axis AA of the female connector, the stress concentration at the formed welding points can be reduced to a certain extent, and the welding deformation is reduced. Optionally, each of the first group of first welding points and the second group of first welding points can be formed to include 5 welding points and arranged in an L-shaped array.

[0095] It should be understood that the longitudinal center axis AA refers to the axis that divides the female connector 1 into two halves along the longitudinal direction Y. The number, size, position and arrangement of each set of welding points are not limited to the specific embodiments shown in the figure, and can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0096] In some exemplary embodiments, the first housing 30 is connected to the conductive member 20 by welding, and a second welding portion is formed between the first housing 30 and the conductive member 20 .

[0097] Alternatively, the first housing 30 may be connected to the conductive member 20 by resistance welding.

[0098] Alternatively, the first housing 30 may be connected to the conductive member 20 by spot welding, and the second welding portion includes one or more groups of second welding points formed between the first housing 30 and the conductive member 20 .

[0099] exist Figure 3In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first shell 30 can be formed into a generally cylindrical shape and include: a first side wall 301 and a second side wall 303 opposite to each other in the thickness direction Z of the female connector; and a third side wall 305 and a fourth side wall 307 opposite to each other in the width direction X of the female connector, each of the third side wall 305 and the fourth side wall 307 being connected to the first side wall 301 and the second side wall 303.

[0100] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second welding portion may include a first group of second welding points S21 and a second group of second welding points S22, the first group of second welding points S21 being formed in a portion of the first side wall 301 of the first shell 30 adjacent to the distal end of the first shell 30, and the second group of second welding points S22 being formed in a portion of the second side wall 303 of the first shell 30 adjacent to the distal end of the first shell 30, each of the first group of second welding points S21 and the second group of second welding points S22 being arranged in a linear array in the width direction X of the female connector.

[0101] In some exemplary embodiments, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the second shell 40 is formed as a special-shaped part and includes: a first sub-part 40A attached to the first shell 30, a second sub-part 40B attached to the accommodating part 120, and a transition part 40C connecting the first sub-part 40A and the second sub-part 40B, wherein the second sub-part 40B includes a snap-on portion 45, 47, and the accommodating part 120 of the terminal assembly 10 is provided with a concave receiving portion 105, 107 for receiving the snap-on portion, and the snap-on portion engages with the concave receiving portion to fixedly connect the second shell 40 to the accommodating part 120.

[0102] By engaging the buckle portion with the concave receiving portion, a firm connection between the second housing 40 and the receiving component 120 of the terminal assembly 10 can be achieved, effectively preventing the second housing 40 from shaking relative to the first housing 30 and the terminal assembly 10 or shifting in the longitudinal direction Y, thereby improving the structural stability and assembly efficiency of the female connector. When the relative positions of the second housing 40 and the first housing 30 remain fixed, it is convenient to subsequently connect the second housing 40 to the first housing 30 by welding, thereby improving the assembly accuracy of the female connector.

[0103] exist Figures 6 to 8In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first sub-portion 40A of the second shell 40 may include: a first attachment wall 401 connected to the first side wall 301 of the first shell 30; a first overhanging side wall 402 connected to the first attachment wall 401 and substantially perpendicular to the first attachment wall; and a second overhanging side wall 404 opposite to the first overhanging side wall 402 in the width direction X of the female connector and connected to the first attachment wall 401, each of the first overhanging side wall 402 and the second overhanging side wall 404 extending in a plane perpendicular to the width direction X of the female connector 1, and a free overhanging end of each of the first overhanging side wall 402 and the second overhanging side wall 404 extending beyond the first shell 30 in the thickness direction Z of the female connector.

[0104] exist Figures 6 to 8 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the second sub-portion 40B of the second shell 40 may include: a second attachment wall 403 corresponding to the outer surface of the accommodating component 120 arranged on the same side as the first side wall 301 of the first shell 30; a third overhanging side wall 406 connected to the second attachment wall 403 and substantially perpendicular to the second attachment wall 403; and a fourth overhanging side wall 408 opposite to the third overhanging side wall 406 in the width direction X of the female connector 1 and connected to the second attachment wall 406, each of the third overhanging side wall 406 and the fourth overhanging side wall 408 extending in a plane perpendicular to the width direction X of the female connector 1, and a free overhanging end of each of the third overhanging side wall 406 and the fourth overhanging side wall 408 extending beyond the accommodating component 120 in the thickness direction Z of the female connector.

[0105] In some exemplary embodiments, the first overhang sidewall 402 and the third overhang sidewall 406 may be formed in the same plane perpendicular to the width direction, and the second overhang sidewall 404 and the fourth overhang sidewall 408 may be formed in the same plane perpendicular to the width direction.

[0106] In some examples, the second shell 40 may be a cover that is formed by cutting, trimming, stamping, bending, etc., from a single blank and is sleeved on the first shell 30 and the receiving component 120 .

[0107] It should be understood that the shape, size and arrangement of the second housing 40 are not limited to the specific embodiment shown in the figures, and can be adjusted according to the specific configuration of the terminal assembly of the female connector and the first housing.

[0108] exist Figure 7In the exemplary embodiment shown, the snap-in portion includes a first snap-in portion 45 and a second snap-in portion 47, the first snap-in portion 45 being arranged in a portion of the free overhanging end portion of the third overhanging side wall 406 adjacent to the distal end of the accommodating component 120 and being formed as a sheet-like portion that is approximately perpendicular to the third overhanging side wall 406 and extends from the third overhanging side wall 406 toward the longitudinal center axis AA of the female connector; the second snap-in portion 47 being arranged in a portion of the free overhanging end portion of the fourth overhanging side wall 408 adjacent to the distal end of the accommodating component 120 and being formed as a sheet-like portion that is approximately perpendicular to the fourth overhanging side wall 408 and extending from the fourth overhanging side wall 408 toward the longitudinal center axis AA of the female connector.

[0109] The concave receiving portion may be formed on the outer surface of the receiving component 120 disposed on the same side as the second side wall 303 of the first shell 30 and disposed at the edge portion of the receiving component 120 adjacent to the third overhanging side wall 406 and the fourth overhanging side wall 408, and the concave receiving portion includes a first concave receiving portion 105 engaged with the first snap portion 45 and a second concave receiving portion 107 engaged with the second snap portion 47. Figure 7 In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the first concave receiving portion 105 and the second concave receiving portion 107 may be formed at opposite side portions of the receiving member 120 in the width direction X.

[0110] In some exemplary embodiments, the first sub-portion 40A of the second housing 40 is connected to the first housing 30 by welding, and a third welding portion is formed between the first sub-portion 40A of the second housing 40 and the first housing 30 .

[0111] Optionally, the second housing 40 may be connected to the first housing 30 by resistance welding.

[0112] Alternatively, the first sub-portion 40A of the second housing 40 is connected to the first housing 30 by spot welding, and the third welding portion includes a third welding point formed between the first sub-portion 40A of the second housing 40 and the first housing 30 .

[0113] exist Figures 6 to 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the third welding portion includes a first group of third welding points S31 and a second group of third welding points S32, and the first sub-portion 40A of the second shell 40 is connected to the first side wall 301 of the first shell 30 through the first group of third welding points S31 and the second group of third welding points S32, and each of the first group of third welding points S31 and the second group of third welding points S32 is arranged in an L-shaped or linear array.

[0114] The third welding portion also includes: a third group of third welding points S33 for connecting the first overhanging side wall 402 of the second shell 40 with the third side wall 305 of the first shell 30: a fourth group of third welding points S34 for connecting the second overhanging side wall 404 of the second shell 40 with the fourth side wall 307 of the first shell 30, each of the third group of third welding points S33 and the fourth group of third welding points S34 are arranged in a linear array in the longitudinal direction Y of the female connector.

[0115] In some examples, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second housing 40 includes a distal side wall for at least partially surrounding the distal end of the terminal assembly 10, and the two edge portions of the distal side wall in the width direction are overlapped with the third overhanging side wall 406 and the fourth overhanging side wall 408 of the second sub-portion 40B of the second housing 40 by bending, and the distal side wall is fixedly connected to the third overhanging side wall 406 and the fourth overhanging side wall 408 by spot welding, and a welding point S35 is formed between the distal side wall and the third overhanging side wall 406 and the fourth overhanging side wall 408. The spot welding process can be completed simultaneously in the process of connecting the second housing 40 to the first housing 30 by spot welding, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the female connector.

[0116] In some exemplary embodiments, the accommodating part 120 includes a first connecting portion 121 connected to the conductive member 20, the first connecting portion 121 is arranged to be adjacent to the distal end of the first shell 30 and includes a concave portion, and the conductive member 20 includes a stop portion engaged with the concave portion, and the stop portion is formed as an integral piece with the conductive member 20.

[0117] Optionally, the conductive member 20 may include a plurality of stoppers, which are disposed on the first conductive side wall 23 and / or the second conductive side wall 25 of the conductive member 20 , wherein the first conductive side wall 23 is opposite to the second conductive side wall 25 in the thickness direction Z of the female connector.

[0118] exist Fig.10 and Fig.11 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the stopper is formed as an overhanging sheet portion, for example, the overhanging sheet portion is a sheet piece cut from the annular portion of the conductive member 20. Optionally, the slit forming the overhanging sheet portion is cut from the distal edge of the conductive member 20. The overhanging sheet portion may include a first overhanging sheet portion 220 and a second overhanging sheet portion 240 provided on the first conductive side wall 23 of the conductive member 20, and the first connecting portion 121 may include a first concave portion 111 cooperating with the first overhanging sheet portion 220 and a second concave portion 113 cooperating with the second overhanging sheet portion 240, and the first concave portion 111 and the second concave portion 113 are open toward the conductive member 20 in the thickness direction Z of the female connector.

[0119] exist Figures 10 to 14 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the overhanging sheet portion includes a third overhanging sheet portion 260 and a fourth overhanging sheet portion 280 arranged on the second conductive side wall 25 of the conductive member 20, and the first connecting portion 121 includes a third concave portion 115 cooperating with the third overhanging sheet portion 260 and a fourth concave portion 117 cooperating with the fourth overhanging sheet portion 28, and the third concave portion 115 and the fourth concave portion 117 are open toward the conductive member 20 in the thickness direction Z of the female connector.

[0120] In some optional embodiments, such as Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the first overhanging sheet portion 220 and the second overhanging sheet portion 240 arranged on the first conductive side wall 23 are arranged to be mirror images about the longitudinal center axis AA of the female connector 1. The third overhanging sheet portion 260 and the fourth overhanging sheet portion 280 arranged on the second conductive side wall 25 are arranged to be mirror images about the longitudinal center axis AA of the female connector 1.

[0121] Fig.13 Schematic diagram showing each overhanging sheet portion of the conductive member 20 before being bent, Fig.14 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing that each overhanging sheet portion of the conductive member 20 is bent and inserted into the corresponding concave portion. Fig.14 As shown, the first free end of the first overhanging sheet portion 220 and the second free end of the second overhanging sheet portion 240 extend toward the inside of the conductive member 20 when the conductive member 20 is assembled with the first connecting portion 121, and are respectively accommodated in the first concave portion 111 and the second concave portion 113. In some examples, the first free end of the first overhanging sheet portion 220 and the second free end of the second overhanging sheet portion 240 are opposite to each other in the width direction X. The length of the first overhanging sheet portion 220 in the width direction is set to be smaller than the length of the first concave portion 111 in the width direction, and the length of the second overhanging sheet portion 240 in the width direction is set to be smaller than the length of the second concave portion 113 in the width direction.

[0122] In some examples, the dimension of the first overhanging sheet portion 220 in the longitudinal direction Y is set to be smaller than the dimension of the conductive member 20 in the longitudinal direction Y. Optionally, the dimension of the first overhanging sheet portion 220 in the longitudinal direction Y is half of the dimension of the conductive member 20 in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0123] In some exemplary embodiments, the stopper (e.g., the overhanging sheet) can be bent toward the inner side of the conductive member 20 in the assembled state of the female connector to engage with the concave portion of the first connecting portion. In some examples, the stopper can be bent and deformed, for example, the conductive member 20 can be made of metal.

[0124] It should be understood that the number, size, position and arrangement of the overhanging sheet portions and the concave portions are not limited to the specific embodiments shown in the figures and can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0125] In some exemplary embodiments, Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the conductive member 20 is at least partially attached to the proximal side surface of the first connecting part 121, the inner contour shape of the conductive member 20 is partially adapted to the outer contour of the first connecting part 121, and at least a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the conductive member 20 is tightly fitted with the outer circumferential surface of the first connecting part 121.

[0126] It is understood that the expression "proximal end" used in the description of the present application refers to the end of the female connector facing the male connector when the female connector is connected to the corresponding male connector, and the expression "distal end" refers to the end of the female connector facing away from the male connector when the female connector is connected to the corresponding male connector. In other words, the "proximal end" and the "distal end" respectively indicate the opposite ends of the female connector in the mating direction. In addition, the expression "inside" used in the description of the present application refers to the inside of the female connector.

[0127] In some exemplary embodiments, the terminal assembly 10 includes a limiting protrusion, and the conductive member 20 includes opening portions 271, 291 for receiving the limiting protrusion. When the conductive member 20 is sleeved on the outer portion of the accommodating component 120, the inner surface of the opening portion at least partially contacts the limiting protrusion to limit the movement of the conductive member 20 in the longitudinal direction of the female connector 1.

[0128] In the assembly configuration of the female connector of the present application, the stopper portion of the conductive member 20 is engaged with the concave portion of the first connecting portion of the terminal assembly, and the limiting protrusion of the terminal assembly 10 is engaged with the opening portion of the conductive member 20, so that the position of the conductive member 20 relative to the accommodating component (e.g., insulating rubber core) of the terminal assembly 10 is fixed, thereby further preventing the conductive member from shifting relative to the terminal assembly in the longitudinal direction Y, and further preventing the first housing 30 and / or the second housing 40 connected to the conductive member 20 from shifting relative to the terminal assembly 10 in the mating direction. In addition, the conductive member 20 of the female connector is prevented from being misplaced or unexpectedly shifted relative to the terminal assembly 10 due to frequent plugging and unplugging of the plug-in portion of the male connector. For example, when the user uses a large force to insert the plug-in portion of the male connector into the female connector, the terminal assembly 10 (the insulating rubber core of the terminal assembly) can be effectively prevented from separating from the conductive member 20 and coming out from the distal side.

[0129] In some embodiments, each of the plurality of conductive elements 110 is formed to have an elongated strip shape and includes a mating end disposed at a proximal end and a mounting end disposed opposite to the mating end. Fig.16 and Fig.17 As shown, the plurality of conductive elements 110 include a first group of conductive elements 110A and a second group of conductive elements 110B, the first group of conductive elements 110A and the second group of conductive elements 110B are respectively arranged in rows in the width direction X of the female connector 1, the mating ends of the conductive elements in the first group of conductive elements 110A and the mating ends of the corresponding conductive elements in the second group of conductive elements 110B are spaced apart from and aligned with each other in the thickness direction Z of the female connector, and the terminal assembly 10 also includes a shielding member 130 disposed in the thickness direction Z between the mating ends of the conductive elements of the first group of conductive elements 110A and the mating ends of the conductive elements of the second group of conductive elements 110B.

[0130] By providing a shielding member between the first group of conductive elements 110A and the second group of conductive elements 110B, the overall structural strength of the terminal assembly can be improved, and for one of the first group of conductive elements and the second group of conductive elements, the electromagnetic interference signal emitted by the conductive element in the other of the first group of conductive elements and the second group of conductive elements can be effectively shielded.

[0131] In some exemplary embodiments, Fig.10 As shown, the conductive member 20 includes a third conductive side wall 27 and a fourth conductive side wall 29 opposite to the third conductive side wall 27 in the width direction X of the female connector, and each of the third conductive side wall 27 and the fourth conductive side wall 29 extends along a plane perpendicular to the width direction X of the female connector.

[0132] The third conductive side wall 27 is formed with a first opening portion 271, and the fourth conductive side wall 29 is formed with a second opening portion 291. Figures 15 to 17 As shown, the shielding member 130 of the terminal assembly 10 includes: a first limiting protrusion 132 received in the first opening portion 271; and a second limiting protrusion 134 received in the second opening portion 291, the first limiting protrusion 132 and the second limiting protrusion 134 are arranged on opposite side portions of the shielding member 130 in the width direction, and each of the first limiting protrusion 132 and the second limiting protrusion 134 is formed to extend from the shielding member 130 along the width direction X of the female connector 1 toward the outside of the female connector 1.

[0133] In some examples, the shielding member 130 may be made of a metal material, and the shielding member 130 may achieve a shielding effect by reflecting, absorbing or scattering electromagnetic waves, etc. The shielding member 130 of the terminal assembly 10 may be electrically connected to the conductive member 20. The conductive member 20 is connected to the first shell 30 by welding, the first shell 30 is connected to the second shell 40 by welding, and the second shell 40 is connected to the grounding portion of the circuit board of the electronic device or to the grounding portion of the housing of the electronic device, so that the shielding member 130, the conductive member 20, the first shell 30, and the second shell 40 of the terminal assembly 10 jointly form a grounding loop to guide the electromagnetic waves and interference signals generated in and around the female connector to the circuit board or housing of the electronic device for release, effectively improving the grounding and shielding effect of the female connector and improving the stability of signal transmission.

[0134] Optionally, the shielding member 130 may also be formed as a conductive plastic shielding sheet or an insulating sheet coated with a conductive metal material, as long as it can shield the interference of electromagnetic signals.

[0135] like Fig.17 As shown, the shielding member 130 may include a plate-shaped shielding portion 131 and a grounding strip portion 135, the grounding strip portion 135 extending from the plate-shaped shielding portion 131 toward the distal side of the female connector, and the grounding strip portion 135 may be formed as a grounding terminal connected to a circuit board. In some examples, the free end of the grounding strip portion 135 may be arranged in a row with the mounting ends of the plurality of conductive elements of the first group of conductive elements 110A. The plate-shaped shielding portion 131 may effectively shield the electromagnetic interference between the first group of conductive elements 110A and the second group of conductive elements 110B. The grounding strip portion 135 may be plugged into the grounding portion of the circuit board, thereby enhancing the shielding effect of the shielding member 130.

[0136] In some exemplary embodiments, in the mating direction (longitudinal direction Y) of the female connector 1 and the corresponding male connector, the proximal end of the first housing 30 extends beyond the proximal end of the second housing 40. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the female socket connector 1 includes a first seal 60 attached to a portion of the outer side wall of the first housing 30 extending beyond the proximal end of the second housing 40 .

[0137] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, a roughened portion 32 is provided on a portion of the outer side wall of the first shell 30 extending beyond the proximal end of the second shell 40, and the first seal 60 is attached to the roughened portion 32 of the first shell 30. The roughened portion 32 includes a pattern formed by at least one of a twill pattern, a grid pattern, or a predetermined symbol pattern.

[0138] According to the female connector of the exemplary embodiment of the present application, a roughened portion 32 is provided on a portion of the outer wall of the first shell extending beyond the proximal end of the second shell, and a first seal is provided on the roughened portion of the first shell. Through such a technical solution, a very tight attachment between the first seal 60 and the first shell 30 can be provided, and the surface roughness of the outer wall of the first shell 30 of the female connector provided with the roughened portion is higher than the surface roughness of the rest of the first shell 30, thereby significantly improving the adhesion between the first seal 60 and the roughened portion 32 of the first shell 30, and effectively preventing the first seal 60 from falling off. Therefore, when the female connector 1 is installed to the mounting portion of the electronic device, a seamless seal can be generated between the female connector and the mounting portion of the electronic device to effectively prevent water vapor / dust from entering the interior of the electronic device.

[0139] Optionally, the predetermined symbol pattern may include at least one of a cross shape, an H shape, or an X shape.

[0140] Optionally, the roughened portion 32 is disposed on the outer side wall of the first shell 30 and extends from the proximal edge of the first shell 30 toward the distal side of the first shell along the longitudinal direction Y. In some exemplary embodiments, the roughened portion 32 is disposed on the outer side wall of the first shell 30 in the longitudinal direction Y within a width range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm from the proximal edge of the first shell 30. In some optional embodiments, the roughened portion 32 is disposed on the outer side wall of the first shell 30 in the longitudinal direction Y within a width range of 0.5 mm to 3 mm from the proximal edge of the first shell 30. In some optional embodiments, the roughened portion 32 is disposed on the outer side wall of the first shell 30 in the longitudinal direction Y within a width range of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm from the proximal edge of the first shell 30.

[0141] In some exemplary embodiments according to the present application, the surface roughness of the roughened portion 32 of the first housing 30 may be within the range of EDM 8-12.

[0142] In some exemplary embodiments, the first seal 60 is an elastically deformable member, and the first seal 60 is configured to: generate elastic deformation when the first seal 60 contacts the mounting portion of the electronic device, and form an interference fit with the mounting portion of the electronic device in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the female connector. In one example, the first seal 60 can be made of ultraviolet light curing glue (UV glue), silicone or epoxy resin glue. The UV curing glue is quickly cured into an elastic adhesive film under ultraviolet light, and has the characteristics of high bonding strength, vibration resistance, high temperature resistance, and good durability.

[0143] In some exemplary embodiments, the dimension of the first seal 60 in the longitudinal direction Y may be set within a range of 0.1 to 5 mm.

[0144] In some exemplary embodiments, the first seal 60 is configured to have an annular shape extending continuously circumferentially around the proximal end of the first shell 30 , and the first seal 60 is configured to have an attachment surface that forms a form fit with the proximal end of the first shell 30 .

[0145] It should be understood that the term "form-fit" used in the present application refers to the relationship in which two mutually cooperating parts abut against each other and are tightly combined in terms of shape and position.

[0146] like Fig.18 As shown, the first seal 60 is provided with a tapered portion 61 which tapers along the longitudinal direction Y of the female connector toward the proximal end of the first seal 60 , and the inclined outer surface of the tapered portion 61 forms an angle of 20 to 40 degrees relative to the proximal end surface of the first seal 60 .

[0147] In some exemplary embodiments, the receiving component 120 may include a first connection portion 121 connected to the conductive member 20, and the female connector 1 may include a second sealing member 70 (eg, Fig.15 As shown), the second seal 70 is arranged in a space defined by the distal end surface of the first connecting portion 121 and the inner surface of the first shell 30, and the outer peripheral surface of the second seal 70 forms an interference fit with the inner surface of the first shell 30.

[0148] On the other hand, the present application also provides a method for manufacturing a female connector, the method comprising:

[0149] A terminal assembly 10 is provided, wherein the terminal assembly 10 is configured to include a plurality of conductive elements 110 and a receiving component 120 for receiving the plurality of conductive elements 110, and the receiving component 120 is configured to be formed as an integral piece with the plurality of conductive elements 110;

[0150] Providing a conductive member 20, and sleeve the conductive member 20 on at least a portion of the outer side of the receiving part 120;

[0151] providing a first housing 30 , attaching the first housing 30 to the outer side of the conductive member 20 and surrounding at least a portion of the terminal assembly 10 ; and

[0152] The second housing 40 is provided and attached on the outer side of the first housing 30 .

[0153] The method further includes providing an attachment member 50 , fixedly connecting the attachment member to an outer side of the second housing 40 , and configuring the attachment member 50 to have a mounting hole 51 .

[0154] In some exemplary embodiments, the method includes: connecting the attachment member 50 to the second housing 40 by welding. For example, the attachment member 50 is connected to the second housing 40 by spot welding.

[0155] In some exemplary embodiments, the method includes: connecting the first housing 30 to the conductive member 20 by welding. For example, the first housing 30 is connected to the conductive member 20 by spot welding.

[0156] In some exemplary embodiments, providing a second shell 40 includes: forming the second shell 40 as a special-shaped piece and configuring the second shell 40 to include a first sub-portion 40A attached to the first shell 30, a second sub-portion 40B attached to the accommodating component 120, and a transition portion connecting the first sub-portion 40A with the second sub-portion 40B, configuring the second sub-portion 40B to include a snap-on portion, configuring the accommodating component 120 of the terminal assembly 10 to have a concave receiving portion for receiving the snap-on portion, and engaging the snap-on portion with the concave receiving portion to fixedly connect the second shell 40 to the accommodating component 120.

[0157] In some exemplary embodiments, the method includes: connecting the first sub-portion 40A of the second housing 40 to the first housing 30 by welding.

[0158] In some exemplary embodiments, providing a terminal assembly 10 includes: configuring the accommodating component 120 to include a first connecting portion 121 connected to the conductive member 20, the first connecting portion 121 being arranged adjacent to the distal end of the first shell 30 and including a concave portion, and providing the conductive member 20 includes: configuring the conductive member 20 to include a stop portion engaged with the concave portion, the stop portion being formed as an integral piece with the conductive member 20.

[0159] In some exemplary embodiments, providing a terminal assembly 10 includes: configuring the terminal assembly 10 to include a limiting protrusion, and providing a conductive member 20 includes: configuring the conductive member 20 to include an opening portion for receiving the limiting protrusion, when the conductive member 20 is sleeved on the outer portion of the accommodating part 120, the inner surface of the opening portion at least partially contacts the limiting protrusion to limit the movement of the conductive member 20 in the longitudinal direction Y of the female connector 1.

[0160] In some exemplary embodiments, providing a terminal assembly 10 includes: configuring a plurality of conductive elements 110 to include a first group of conductive elements 110A and a second group of conductive elements 110B, configuring the first group of conductive elements 110A and the second group of conductive elements 110B to be arranged in rows in the width direction X of the female connector 1, respectively; configuring the mating ends of the conductive elements in the first group of conductive elements 110A and the mating ends of the corresponding conductive elements in the second group of conductive elements 110B to be spaced apart from and aligned with each other in the thickness direction of the female connector; configuring the terminal assembly 10 to also include a shielding member 130 disposed between the mating ends of the conductive elements of the first group of conductive elements 110A and the mating ends of the conductive elements of the second group of conductive elements 110B in the thickness direction Z, and forming limiting protrusions on opposite side portions of the shielding member 130 in the width direction X.

[0161] In some exemplary embodiments, providing the first shell 30 includes: roughening a portion of the outer wall of the first shell 30 near its proximal end by laser engraving or electrical discharge machining to form a roughened portion 32. Optionally, the portion of the outer wall of the first shell 30 near its proximal end is embossed or knurled to form the roughened portion 32.

[0162] In some exemplary embodiments, the method further includes applying a first adhesive along a circumferential direction of the first shell 30 to a portion of the outer side wall of the first shell 30 extending beyond the proximal end of the second shell 40, and curing the first adhesive to form a first seal 60 attached to the outer side wall of the first shell 30.

[0163] The method includes: providing an adhesive molding tool that matches a predetermined size and shape of the first seal 60; placing the roughened portion 32 to be processed at the proximal end of the first shell 30 in the adhesive molding tool, and applying the first adhesive at the roughened portion along the circumferential direction of the first shell, wherein the first adhesive is applied in the adhesive molding tool by using one of the following methods: time pressure type dispensing, piston pump dispensing, and screw metering pump dispensing.

[0164] In some exemplary embodiments, the adhesive molding tool contains an adhesive, and the adhesive may be selected from one of the following: UV adhesive, silicone, and epoxy resin adhesive. In some examples, the adhesive used to form the first sealing member 60 may be an underfill adhesive.

[0165] In some exemplary embodiments, the method includes: after connecting the first shell 30 to the conductive member 20 by welding, applying a second adhesive in a space defined by the distal end surface of the first connecting portion 121 and the inner surface of the first shell 30, and curing the second adhesive to form a second seal 70, and configuring the outer peripheral surface of the second seal 70 to form an interference fit with the inner surface of the first shell 30.

[0166] The second seal 70 formed in this way can completely fill the gap between the distal end surface of the first connecting part 121 and the inner surface of the first shell 30, preventing moisture from entering the female connector through the gap between the first shell and the terminal assembly, thereby achieving a seamless sealing effect, meeting the requirements of the female connector's waterproof grade, and improving the life of the female connector.

[0167] It should be understood that the method of manufacturing the female connector of the present application is not limited to the method described in the above-mentioned specific embodiment, and the various steps described only involve a non-exhaustive enumeration and do not have a specific order. Those skilled in the art can adjust the order of the steps according to actual conditions.

[0168] Although the present application has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments described and shown in detail herein. Various changes may be made to the exemplary embodiments by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

[0169] The features mentioned and / or shown in the above description of the exemplary embodiments of the present application may be combined in the same or similar manner into one or more other embodiments, combined with the features in other embodiments or substituted for the corresponding features in other embodiments. The technical solutions obtained by these combinations or substitutions shall also be deemed to be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A female connector, the female connector (1) comprising: A terminal assembly (10), the terminal assembly (10) comprising a plurality of conductive elements (110) and a receiving component (120) for receiving the plurality of conductive elements (110), the receiving component (120) and the plurality of conductive elements (110) being formed as an integral piece; a conductive member (20), the conductive member (20) being sleeved on at least a portion of an outer portion of the receiving component (120); a first shell (30), the first shell (30) being sleeved on the outer portion of the conductive member (20) and attached to the conductive member (20), and the first shell (30) surrounding at least a portion of the terminal assembly (10); and a second shell (40), the second shell (40) being attached to the outer portion of the first shell (30), characterized in that: The female connector (1) further comprises an attachment member (50) fixedly connected to the outer side of the second housing (40), wherein the attachment member (50) is provided with a mounting hole (51).

2. The female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The attachment member (50) includes: a central connection portion (501) connected to the second shell (40); and a first attachment protrusion (502) and a second attachment protrusion (504) arranged on both sides of the central connection portion (501) in the width direction (X) of the female connector (1), each of the first attachment protrusion (502) and the second attachment protrusion (504) extending from the central connection portion (501) along the width direction (X) beyond the second shell (40), and the mounting hole (51) is arranged at the first attachment protrusion (502) and the second attachment protrusion (504).

3. The female connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central connecting portion (501) of the attachment member (50) is configured to extend in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction (Z) of the female connector (1), The attachment member (50) includes a first plate-shaped portion (503) connecting the central connection portion (501) with the first attachment protrusion (502) and a second plate-shaped portion (505) connecting the central connection portion (501) with the second attachment protrusion (504), each of the first plate-shaped portion (503) and the second plate-shaped portion (505) extending in a manner substantially perpendicular to the central connection portion (501), and the attachment member (50) is formed as an integral piece.

4. The female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The attachment member (50) is connected to the second shell (40) by welding, and a first welding portion is formed between the attachment member (50) and the second shell (40).

5. The female connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The attachment member (50) is connected to the second shell (40) by spot welding, and the first welding portion includes one or more groups of first welding points formed between the attachment member (50) and the second shell (40).

6. The female connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each group of welding points is arranged in a straight line array, an L-shaped array or a curved array.

7. The female connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first welding portion includes a first group of first welding points (S11) and a second group of first welding points (S13), and the first group of first welding points (S11) and the second group of first welding points (S13) are arranged to be symmetrical about the longitudinal center axis (AA) of the female connector.

8. The female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The first shell (30) is connected to the conductive member (20) by welding, and a second welding portion is formed between the first shell (30) and the conductive member (20).

9. The female connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first housing (30) is connected to the conductive member (20) by spot welding, and the second welding portion includes one or more sets of second welding points formed between the first housing (30) and the conductive member (20).

10. The female connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first housing (30) is formed into a generally cylindrical shape and includes: a first side wall (301) and a second side wall (303) opposite to each other in a thickness direction (Z) of the female connector; and a third side wall (305) and a fourth side wall (307) opposite to each other in a width direction (X) of the female connector, each of the third side wall (305) and the fourth side wall (307) being connected to the first side wall (301) and the second side wall (303); The second welding portion includes a first group of second welding points (S21) and a second group of second welding points (S22), the first group of second welding points (S21) being formed in a portion of the first side wall (301) of the first shell (30) adjacent to the distal end of the first shell (30), and the second group of second welding points (S22) being formed in a portion of the second side wall (303) of the first shell (30) adjacent to the distal end of the first shell (30), each of the first group of second welding points (S21) and the second group of second welding points (S22) being arranged in a linear array in the width direction (X) of the female connector.

11. The female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The second shell (40) is formed as a special-shaped part and includes: a first sub-portion (40A) attached to the first shell (30), a second sub-portion (40B) attached to the accommodating part (120), and a transition portion (40C) connecting the first sub-portion (40A) and the second sub-portion (40B), wherein the second sub-portion (40B) includes a snap-on portion, and the accommodating part (120) of the terminal assembly (10) is provided with a concave receiving portion for receiving the snap-on portion, and the snap-on portion engages with the concave receiving portion to fixedly connect the second shell (400) to the accommodating part (120).

12. The female connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first housing (30) is formed into a generally cylindrical shape and includes: a first side wall (301) and a second side wall (303) opposite to each other in a thickness direction (Z) of the female connector; and a third side wall (305) and a fourth side wall (307) opposite to each other in a width direction (X) of the female connector, each of the third side wall (305) and the fourth side wall (307) being connected to the first side wall (301) and the second side wall (303); The first sub-portion (40A) of the second shell (40) includes: a first attachment wall (401) connected to the first side wall (301) of the first shell (30); a first overhanging side wall (402) connected to the first attachment wall and substantially perpendicular to the first attachment wall; and a second overhanging side wall (404) opposite to the first overhanging side wall (402) in the width direction (X) of the female connector and connected to the first attachment wall, each of the first overhanging side wall (402) and the second overhanging side wall (404) extending in a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the female connector, and a free overhanging end of each of the first overhanging side wall (402) and the second overhanging side wall (404) extending beyond the first shell (30) in the thickness direction (Z) of the female connector, and The second sub-portion (40B) of the second shell (40) includes: a second attachment wall (403) corresponding to the outer surface of the accommodating component (120) which is arranged on the same side as the first side wall (301) of the first shell (30); a third overhanging side wall (406) connected to the second attachment wall and substantially perpendicular to the second attachment wall; and a fourth overhanging side wall (408) opposite to the third overhanging side wall (406) in the width direction (X) of the female connector and connected to the second attachment wall, each of the third overhanging side wall (406) and the fourth overhanging side wall (408) extending in a plane perpendicular to the width direction of the female connector, and a free overhanging end of each of the third overhanging side wall (406) and the fourth overhanging side wall (408) extending beyond the accommodating component (120) in the thickness direction (Z) of the female connector.

13. The female connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The buckle portion includes a first buckle portion (45) and a second buckle portion (47), wherein the first buckle portion (45) is arranged in a portion of the free overhanging end portion of the third overhanging side wall (406) adjacent to the distal end portion of the accommodating component (120) and is formed as a sheet portion that is substantially perpendicular to the third overhanging side wall (406) and extends from the third overhanging side wall (406) toward the longitudinal center axis (AA) of the female connector; the second buckle portion (47) is arranged in a portion of the free overhanging end portion of the fourth overhanging side wall (408) adjacent to the distal end portion of the accommodating component (120) and is formed as a sheet portion that is substantially perpendicular to the fourth overhanging side wall (408) and extends from the fourth overhanging side wall (408) toward the longitudinal center axis (AA) of the female connector. The concave receiving portion is formed on the outer surface of the accommodating part (120) which is arranged on the same side as the second side wall (303) of the first shell (30) and is arranged at an edge portion adjacent to the third overhanging side wall (406) and the fourth overhanging side wall (408), and the concave receiving portion includes a first concave receiving portion (105) engaged with the first snap portion (45) and a second concave receiving portion (107) engaged with the second snap portion (47).

14. The female connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first sub-portion (40A) of the second shell (40) is connected to the first shell (30) by welding, and a third welding portion is formed between the first sub-portion (40A) of the second shell (40) and the first shell (30).

15. The female connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: The first sub-portion (40A) of the second shell (40) is connected to the first shell (30) by spot welding, and the third welding portion includes a third welding point formed between the first sub-portion (40A) of the second shell (40) and the first shell (30).

16. The female connector according to claim 15, characterized in that: The third welding portion includes a first group of third welding points (S31) and a second group of third welding points (S32), and the first sub-portion (40A) of the second shell (40) is connected to the first side wall (301) of the first shell (30) through the first group of third welding points (S31) and the second group of third welding points (S32), and each of the first group of third welding points (S31) and the second group of third welding points (S32) are arranged in an L-shaped or straight-line array.

17. The female connector according to claim 16, characterized in that: The third welding portion also includes: a third group of third welding points (S33) for connecting the first overhanging side wall (402) of the second shell (40) with the third side wall (305) of the first shell (30); a fourth group of third welding points (S34) for connecting the second overhanging side wall (404) of the second shell (40) with the fourth side wall (307) of the first shell (30), each of the third group of third welding points (S33) and the fourth group of third welding points (S34) are arranged in a linear array in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the female connector.

18. The female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The accommodating part (120) includes a first connecting portion (121) connected to the conductive member (20), the first connecting portion (121) is arranged to be adjacent to the distal end of the first shell (30) and includes a concave portion, and the conductive member (20) includes a stop portion engaged with the concave portion, and the stop portion is formed as an integral piece with the conductive member (20).

19. The female connector according to claim 18, characterized in that: The conductive member (20) includes a plurality of stop portions, which are arranged on a first conductive side wall (23) and / or a second conductive side wall (25) of the conductive member (20), wherein the first conductive side wall (23) is opposite to the second conductive side wall (25) in a thickness direction (Z) of the female connector.

20. The female connector according to claim 19, characterized in that: The stop portion is formed as an overhanging sheet portion, and the overhanging sheet portion includes a first overhanging sheet portion (220) and a second overhanging sheet portion (240) arranged on the first conductive side wall (23) of the conductive member (20); the first connecting portion (121) includes a first concave portion (111) cooperating with the first overhanging sheet portion (220) and a second concave portion (113) cooperating with the second overhanging sheet portion (240); the first concave portion (111) and the second concave portion (113) are open toward the conductive member (20) in the thickness direction (Z) of the female connector.

21. The female connector according to claim 20, characterized in that: The overhanging sheet portion includes a third overhanging sheet portion (260) and a fourth overhanging sheet portion (280) arranged on the second conductive side wall (25) of the conductive member (20), and the first connecting portion (121) includes a third concave portion (115) cooperating with the third overhanging sheet portion (260) and a fourth concave portion (117) cooperating with the fourth overhanging sheet portion (280), and the third concave portion (115) and the fourth concave portion (117) are open toward the conductive member (20) in the thickness direction (Z) of the female connector.

22. The female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The terminal assembly (10) includes a limiting protrusion, and the conductive member (20) includes an opening portion for receiving the limiting protrusion. When the conductive member (20) is sleeved on the outer side of the accommodating member (120), the inner surface of the opening portion at least partially contacts the limiting protrusion to limit the movement of the conductive member (20) in the longitudinal direction of the female connector (1).

23. The female connector according to claim 22, characterized in that: Each of the plurality of conductive elements (110) is formed to have an elongated strip shape and includes a mating end portion arranged at a proximal end portion and a mounting end portion arranged opposite to the mating end portion. The plurality of conductive elements (110) include a first group of conductive elements (110A) and a second group of conductive elements (110B). The first group of conductive elements (110A) and the second group of conductive elements (110B) are arranged in a row in a width direction (X) of the female connector (1), respectively. The mating ends of the conductive elements in the first group of conductive elements (110A) and the mating ends of the corresponding conductive elements in the second group of conductive elements (110B) are spaced apart and aligned from each other in a thickness direction (Z) of the female connector. The terminal assembly (10) also includes a shielding member (130) disposed in the thickness direction (Z) between the mating ends of the conductive elements of the first group of conductive elements (110A) and the mating ends of the conductive elements of the second group of conductive elements (110B).

24. The female connector according to claim 23, characterized in that: The conductive member (20) comprises a third conductive side wall (27) and a fourth conductive side wall (29) opposite to the third conductive side wall (27) in the width direction (X) of the female connector, each of the third conductive side wall (27) and the fourth conductive side wall (29) extending along a plane perpendicular to the width direction (X) of the female connector, The third conductive side wall (27) is formed with a first opening portion (271), and the fourth conductive side wall (29) is formed with a second opening portion (291); and The shielding member (130) of the terminal assembly (10) includes: a first limiting protrusion (132) received in the first opening portion (271); and a second limiting protrusion (134) received in the second opening portion (291), the first limiting protrusion (132) and the second limiting protrusion (134) being arranged on opposite side portions of the shielding member (130) in the width direction, and each of the first limiting protrusion (132) and the second limiting protrusion (134) is formed to extend from the shielding member (130) along the width direction (X) of the female connector (1) toward the outer side of the female connector (1).

25. The female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: In the mating direction of the female connector and the corresponding male connector, the proximal end of the first shell (30) extends beyond the proximal end of the second shell (40); The female connector includes a first seal (60) attached to a portion of an outer side wall of the first housing (30) extending beyond a proximal end of the second housing (40).

26. The female connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: A roughened portion (32) is provided on a portion of the outer side wall of the first shell (30) extending beyond the proximal end of the second shell (40), the first seal (60) is attached to the roughened portion (32) of the first shell (30), and the roughened portion (32) includes a pattern formed by at least one of a twill pattern, a grid pattern, or a predetermined symbol pattern.

27. The female connector according to claim 26, characterized in that: The predetermined symbol pattern includes at least one of a cross shape, an H shape, or an X shape.

28. The female connector according to claim 26, characterized in that: The width of the roughened portion (32) in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the female connector is set within a range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm.

29. The female connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: The first seal (60) is an elastically deformable member, and the first seal (60) is configured to generate elastic deformation when the first seal (60) contacts the mounting portion of the electronic device, and to form an interference fit with the mounting portion of the electronic device in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the female connector.

30. The female connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: The first seal (60) is configured to have an annular shape extending continuously in the circumferential direction around the proximal end of the first shell (30), and the first seal (60) is configured to have an attachment surface that forms a form fit with the proximal end of the first shell (30).

31. The female connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: The first seal (60) is provided with a tapered portion (61) which tapers along the longitudinal direction of the female connector toward the proximal end of the first seal (60), and the inclined outer surface of the tapered portion (61) forms an angle of 20 to 40 degrees relative to the proximal end surface of the first seal (60).

32. The female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The accommodating part (120) includes a first connecting portion (121) connected to the conductive member (20), and the female connector (1) includes a second seal (70), which is arranged in a space defined by the distal end surface of the first connecting portion (121) and the inner surface of the first shell (30), and the outer peripheral surface of the second seal (70) forms an interference fit with the inner surface of the first shell (30).

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