Terminal module and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a terminal module and a connector. The terminal module comprises a row of terminals, and each terminal comprises a fixed part, an elastic arm and a welding pin, wherein the elastic arm and the welding pin are connected with the two ends of the fixed part respectively; a holding body which is injection-molded on the fixing part of the row of terminals; and a shielding assembly. The shielding assembly comprises a shielding piece which comprises a strip-shaped shielding body and a plurality of pairs of welding legs connected with the strip-shaped shielding body; and an insulator attached to the bottom side of the strip shield. The elastic arm of the terminal is used for being electrically contacted with a matched terminal, the welding pin of the terminal is used for being welded to a circuit board, and the fixing part of the terminal is suitable for being fixed in the shell of the connector through the retaining body; the multiple pairs of welding legs of the shielding part are welded to the elastic arms of the multiple grounding terminals in the row of terminals respectively, and the insulating part is located between the elastic arms of the row of terminals and the strip-shaped shielding body. According to the utility model, the shielding assembly can reduce the impedance of the row of terminals at the elastic arms, and can suppress or eliminate crosstalk between the terminals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a terminal module and a connector comprising the terminal module. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a connector generally includes a housing, a retaining body, and a row of terminals. The retaining body is injection molded on the row of terminals, and the retaining body is installed in the housing. The terminal includes an elastic arm for electrically contacting the mating terminal and a soldering foot for soldering to a circuit board. In the prior art, the impedance of a row of terminals at the elastic arm (i.e., at the mating area with the mating terminal) is large, and there is mutual crosstalk between the terminals. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a terminal module is provided. The terminal module comprises: a row of terminals, each terminal comprising a fixed portion and elastic arms and welding legs respectively connected to the two ends of the fixed portion; a retaining body, which is injection molded on the fixed portion of the row of terminals, so that the row of terminals and the retaining body become an integral part; and a shielding assembly. The shielding assembly comprises: a shielding member, comprising a strip-shaped shielding body and a plurality of pairs of welding legs connected to the strip-shaped shielding body; and an insulating member, which is strip-shaped and attached to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body. The elastic arm of the terminal is used to make electrical contact with the mating terminal, the welding legs of the terminal are used to be welded to the circuit board, and the fixed portion of the terminal is suitable for being fixed to the housing of the connector through the retaining body; the plurality of pairs of welding legs of the shielding member are respectively welded to the elastic arms of a plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals, and the insulating member is located between the elastic arms of the row of terminals and the strip-shaped shielding body.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the row of terminals is arranged along the transverse direction of the terminal module, the shielding member and the insulating member extend a predetermined length along the transverse direction of the terminal module, and the multiple pairs of welding legs are spaced apart in the transverse direction of the terminal module; the strip-shaped shielding body has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of the terminal module, and each pair of welding legs includes a front side welding leg and a rear side welding leg respectively connected to the front side and the rear side of the strip-shaped shielding body.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal module includes two shielding assemblies arranged side by side in a lateral direction thereof, and welding legs of shielding members of the two shielding assemblies are respectively welded to elastic arms of grounding terminals in the row of terminals.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic arms of the row of terminals have upper and lower sides opposite to each other in the height direction of the terminal module, and the shielding assembly is located on the upper side of the elastic arms of the row of terminals.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member is adhered to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body by an adhesive or the insulating member is directly injection-molded on the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the fixing portion of the terminal is L-shaped, including: a horizontal extension portion, extending along the longitudinal direction of the terminal module; a vertical extension portion, extending along the height direction of the terminal module; and a bent transition portion, connected between the rear end of the horizontal extension portion and the upper end of the vertical extension portion, the elastic arm is connected to the front end of the horizontal extension portion, and the welding foot is connected to the lower end of the vertical extension portion.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the retaining body includes: a first retaining body, injection molded on the horizontal extension portion of the row of terminals, for retaining the horizontal extension portion of the row of terminals; and a second retaining body, injection molded on the vertical extension portion of the row of terminals, for retaining the vertical extension portion of the row of terminals.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first retaining body includes: a first front retaining body, injection molded on the front part of the horizontal extension part of the row of terminals, and used to retain the front part of the horizontal extension part of the row of terminals; and a first rear retaining body, injection molded on the rear part of the horizontal extension part of the row of terminals, and used to retain the rear part of the horizontal extension part of the row of terminals, the elastic arms of the row of terminals extend from the front side of the first front retaining body, and the welding feet of the row of terminals extend from the bottom of the second retaining body.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first retaining body has a top and a bottom opposite to each other in a height direction of the terminal module, and the second retaining body has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction of the terminal module.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal module further includes: a top shielding plate, which is installed on the top of the first retaining body and covers the horizontal extension portion and the bent transition portion of the terminal.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of top welding ribs are formed on the top shielding plate, the plurality of top welding ribs are spaced apart in a lateral direction of the terminal module and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in the row of terminals.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top shielding plate includes two top shielding sub-plates arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the terminal module.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal module further includes: a bottom shielding plate installed on the bottom of the first retaining body and covering the horizontal extension portion of the terminal or simultaneously covering the horizontal extension portion and the bending transition portion of the terminal.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of bottom welding ribs are formed on the bottom shielding plate, and the plurality of bottom welding ribs are spaced apart in a lateral direction of the terminal module and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in the row of terminals.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom shielding plate includes two bottom shielding sub-plates arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the terminal module.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal module further includes: a rear shielding plate installed on the rear side of the second holding body and covering the vertically extending portion of the terminal.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of rear side welding ribs are formed on the rear side shielding plate, and the plurality of rear side welding ribs are spaced apart in the lateral direction of the terminal module and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in the row of terminals.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear shielding plate includes two rear shielding sub-plates arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the terminal module.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal module further includes: a front shielding plate installed on the front side of the second holding body and covering the vertically extending portion of the terminal.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of front welding ribs are formed on the front shielding plate, and the plurality of front welding ribs are spaced apart in the lateral direction of the terminal module and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in the row of terminals.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front shielding plate includes two front shielding sub-plates arranged side by side in a lateral direction of the terminal module.

[0025] According to another aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided, comprising: a housing; and the aforementioned terminal module installed in the housing.

[0026] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the shell includes: an inner shell, the terminal module is installed in the inner shell; and an outer shell, the inner shell is installed in the outer shell, the welding feet of a row of terminals of the terminal module are exposed from the bottom of the outer shell for welding to a circuit board, and the elastic arm of the terminal at one end of the terminal module is located in the inner shell for electrical contact with the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted into the inner shell.

[0027] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the shielding assembly can add additional capacitance at the elastic arms of a row of terminals, thereby reducing the impedance of the row of terminals at the elastic arms and suppressing or eliminating crosstalk between the terminals.

[0028] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the shielding plate can cover the bent transition portion of the terminal, thereby improving the electromagnetic shielding effect of the connector.

[0029] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the front side;

[0031] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the front side;

[0032] Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a shielding assembly of a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram showing a shielding assembly of a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the rear side;

[0035] Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the top;

[0036] Figure 7 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the bottom;

[0037] Figure 8 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the bottom;

[0038] Fig. 9 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module and an inner housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a terminal module and an inner housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Fig.12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The technical solution of the utility model is further specifically described below through examples and in combination with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the implementation mode of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0043] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0044] According to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a terminal module is provided. The terminal module includes: a row of terminals, each terminal includes a fixed portion and elastic arms and welding legs respectively connected to the two ends of the fixed portion; a retaining body, which is injection molded on the fixed portion of the row of terminals, so that the row of terminals and the retaining body become an integral part; and a shielding assembly. The shielding assembly includes: a shielding member, including a strip-shaped shielding body and a plurality of pairs of welding legs connected to the strip-shaped shielding body; and an insulating member, which is strip-shaped and attached to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body. The elastic arm of the terminal is used to make electrical contact with the mating terminal, the welding leg of the terminal is used to be welded to the circuit board, and the fixed portion of the terminal is suitable for being fixed to the housing of the connector through the retaining body; the plurality of pairs of welding legs of the shielding member are respectively welded to the elastic arms of a plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals, and the insulating member is located between the elastic arms of the row of terminals and the strip-shaped shielding body.

[0045] According to another general technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided, which includes: a housing; and the aforementioned terminal module installed in the housing.

[0046] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the front side; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side; Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a shielding assembly of a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram showing a shielding assembly of a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the rear side; Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the top; Figure 7 A perspective schematic diagram showing a terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the bottom; Figure 8 The terminal module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown in an exploded schematic view when viewed from the bottom.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a terminal module 100 is disclosed. The terminal module 100 includes: a row of terminals 1, a shielding assembly 2 and a retaining body 3. Each terminal 1 includes a fixing portion 10 and an elastic arm 11 and a welding foot 12 respectively connected to the two ends of the fixing portion 10. The retaining body 3 is injection molded on the fixing portion 10 of a row of terminals 1, so that the row of terminals 1 and the retaining body 3 become an integral part. The shielding assembly 2 includes: a shielding member 20 and an insulating member 23. The shielding member 20 includes a strip-shaped shielding body 21 and a plurality of pairs of welding legs 22 connected to the strip-shaped shielding body 21. The insulating member 23 is strip-shaped and attached to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body 21. The elastic arm 11 of the terminal 1 is used to make electrical contact with the mating terminal, the welding foot 12 of the terminal 1 is used to be welded to the circuit board, and the fixing portion 10 of the terminal 1 is suitable for being fixed to the housing 5 of the connector through the retaining body 3. The plurality of pairs of welding legs 22 of the shielding member 20 are respectively welded to the elastic arms 11 of the plurality of grounding terminals in a row of terminals 1 , and the insulating member 23 is located between the elastic arms 11 of the row of terminals 1 and the strip-shaped shielding body 21 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of terminals 1 are arranged along the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100, the shielding member 20 and the insulating member 23 extend a predetermined length along the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100, and a plurality of pairs of welding legs 22 are spaced apart in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100; the strip shielding body 21 has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal module 100, and each pair of welding legs 22 includes a front side welding leg 22 and a rear side welding leg 22 respectively connected to the front side and the rear side of the strip shielding body 21.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal module 100 includes two shielding assemblies 2 arranged side by side in its transverse direction X, and the welding legs 22 of the shielding members 20 of the two shielding assemblies 2 are respectively welded to the elastic arms 11 of the grounding terminals in a row of terminals 1.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic arms 11 of a row of terminals 1 have upper and lower sides opposite to each other in the height direction Z of the terminal module 100 , and the shielding assembly 2 is located on the upper side of the elastic arms 11 of the row of terminals 1 .

[0051] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the insulating member 23 is adhered to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body 21 by means of an adhesive 24 or the insulating member 23 is directly injection-molded on the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body 21 .

[0052] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing portion 10 of the terminal 1 is L-shaped, including: a horizontal extension portion 10a, a vertical extension portion 10b and a bending transition portion 10c. The horizontal extension portion 10a extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal module 100. The vertical extension portion 10b extends along the height direction Z of the terminal module 100. The bending transition portion 10c is connected between the rear end of the horizontal extension portion 10a and the upper end of the vertical extension portion 10b. The elastic arm 11 is connected to the front end of the horizontal extension portion 10a, and the welding foot 12 is connected to the lower end of the vertical extension portion 10b.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the retaining body 3 includes: a first retaining body 31 and a second retaining body 32. The first retaining body 31 is injection molded on the horizontal extension portion 10a of a row of terminals 1, and is used to retain the horizontal extension portion 10a of a row of terminals 1. The second retaining body 32 is injection molded on the vertical extension portion 10b of a row of terminals 1, and is used to retain the vertical extension portion 10b of a row of terminals 1.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first retaining body 31 includes: a first front retaining body 31a and a first rear retaining body 31b. The first front retaining body 31a is injection molded on the front part of the horizontal extension part 10a of the row of terminals 1, and is used to retain the front part of the horizontal extension part 10a of the row of terminals 1. The first rear retaining body 31b is injection molded on the rear part of the horizontal extension part 10a of the row of terminals 1, and is used to retain the rear part of the horizontal extension part 10a of the row of terminals 1. The elastic arms 11 of the row of terminals 1 extend from the front side of the first front retaining body 31a, and the welding feet 12 of the row of terminals 1 extend from the bottom of the second retaining body 32.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first holding body 31 has a top and a bottom opposite to each other in the height direction Z of the terminal module 100 , and the second holding body 32 has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the terminal module 100 .

[0056] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal module 100 further includes a top shielding plate 41 , which is mounted on the top of the first holding body 31 and covers the horizontal extension portion 10 a and the bent transition portion 10 c of the terminal 1 .

[0057] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of top welding ribs 41 a are formed on the top shielding plate 41 , and the plurality of top welding ribs 41 a are spaced apart in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in a row of terminals 1 .

[0058] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the top shielding plate 41 includes two top shielding sub-plates 41 ′ arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 .

[0059] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal module 100 also includes a bottom shielding plate 42, which is installed on the bottom of the first retaining body 31 and covers the horizontal extension portion 10a of the terminal 1 or covers the horizontal extension portion 10a and the bent transition portion 10c of the terminal 1 at the same time.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of bottom welding ribs 42 a are formed on the bottom shielding plate 42 , and the plurality of bottom welding ribs 42 a are spaced apart in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in a row of terminals 1 .

[0061] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the bottom shielding plate 42 includes two bottom shielding sub-plates 42 ′ arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 .

[0062] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal module 100 further includes a rear shielding plate 43 , which is mounted on the rear side of the second holding body 32 and covers the vertical extension portion 10 b of the terminal 1 .

[0063] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of rear side welding ribs 43a are formed on the rear side shielding plate 43, and the plurality of rear side welding ribs 43a are spaced apart in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in a row of terminals 1.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear shielding plate 43 includes two rear shielding sub-plates 43 ′ arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 .

[0065] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal module 100 further includes a front shielding plate 44 , which is mounted on the front side of the second holding body 32 and covers the vertically extending portion 10 b of the terminal 1 .

[0066] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of front side welding ribs 44 a are formed on the front side shielding plate 44 , and the plurality of front side welding ribs 44 a are spaced apart in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 and are respectively welded to a plurality of ground terminals in a row of terminals 1 .

[0067] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the front shielding plate 44 includes two front shielding sub-plates 44 ′ arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the terminal module 100 .

[0068] Fig. 9 An exploded schematic diagram showing a terminal module 100 and an inner housing 51 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing an assembly of a terminal module 100 and an inner housing 51 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.12 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector comprises: a housing 5 and a terminal module 100 , wherein the terminal module 100 is installed in the housing 5 .

[0070] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 5 includes: an inner housing 51 and an outer housing 52. The terminal module 100 is installed in the inner housing 51. The inner housing 51 is installed in the outer housing 52. The welding feet 12 of a row of terminals 1 of the terminal module 100 are exposed from the bottom of the outer housing 52 for welding to a circuit board, and the elastic arm 11 of the terminal 1 at one end of the terminal module 100 is located in the inner housing 51 for electrical contact with the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted into the inner housing 51.

[0071] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0072] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementation modes of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0073] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0074] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element number of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A terminal module, characterized in that: include: A row of terminals (1), each terminal (1) comprising a fixing portion (10) and elastic arms (11) and welding feet (12) respectively connected to two ends of the fixing portion (10); A retaining body (3) is injection-molded on the fixing portion (10) of the row of terminals (1), so that the row of terminals (1) and the retaining body (3) form an integral part; and A shielding assembly (2), comprising: A shielding member (20) comprising a strip-shaped shielding body (21) and a plurality of pairs of welding legs (22) connected to the strip-shaped shielding body (21); and an insulating member (23) in strip form and attached to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body (21), The elastic arm (11) of the terminal (1) is used for electrically contacting with a mating terminal, the welding foot (12) of the terminal (1) is used for welding to a circuit board, and the fixing portion (10) of the terminal (1) is suitable for being fixed to a housing (5) of a connector through the retaining body (3), the plurality of pairs of welding legs (22) of the shielding member (20) are respectively welded to the elastic arms (11) of the plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals (1), and the insulating member (23) is located between the elastic arms (11) of the row of terminals (1) and the strip-shaped shielding body (21).

2. The terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The row of terminals (1) is arranged along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100), the shielding member (20) and the insulating member (23) extend a predetermined length along the transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100), and the plurality of pairs of welding legs (22) are spaced apart and distributed in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100); The strip-shaped shielding body (21) has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal module (100), and each pair of welding legs (22) includes a front welding leg (22) and a rear welding leg (22) respectively connected to the front side and the rear side of the strip-shaped shielding body (21).

3. The terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal module (100) comprises two shielding assemblies (2) arranged side by side in its transverse direction (X), and the welding legs (22) of the shielding members (20) of the two shielding assemblies (2) are respectively welded to the elastic arms (11) of the grounding terminals in the row of terminals (1).

4. The terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic arm (11) of the row of terminals (1) has an upper side and a lower side that are opposite to each other in the height direction (Z) of the terminal module (100), and the shielding assembly (2) is located on the upper side of the elastic arm (11) of the row of terminals (1).

5. The terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating member (23) is adhered to the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body (21) by means of an adhesive (24) or the insulating member (23) is directly injection-molded on the bottom side of the strip-shaped shielding body (21).

6. The terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing portion (10) of the terminal (1) is L-shaped and comprises: A horizontal extension portion (10a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal module (100); A vertical extension portion (10b) extending along a height direction (Z) of the terminal module (100); and A bent transition portion (10c) is connected between the rear end of the horizontal extension portion (10a) and the upper end of the vertical extension portion (10b), The elastic arm (11) is connected to the front end of the horizontal extension part (10a), and the welding foot (12) is connected to the lower end of the vertical extension part (10b).

7. The terminal module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The retaining body (3) comprises: A first retaining body (31) is injection-molded on the horizontally extending portion (10a) of the row of terminals (1) and is used to retain the horizontally extending portion (10a) of the row of terminals (1); and The second retaining body (32) is injection-molded on the vertically extending portion (10b) of the row of terminals (1) and is used to retain the vertically extending portion (10b) of the row of terminals (1).

8. The terminal module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first retaining body (31) comprises: A first front retaining body (31a) is injection-molded on the front of the horizontally extending portion (10a) of the row of terminals (1) and is used to retain the front of the horizontally extending portion (10a) of the row of terminals (1); and A first rear retaining body (31b) is injection-molded on the rear portion of the horizontally extending portion (10a) of the row of terminals (1) and is used to retain the rear portion of the horizontally extending portion (10a) of the row of terminals (1). The elastic arms (11) of the row of terminals (1) extend from the front side of the first front retaining body (31a), and the welding legs (12) of the row of terminals (1) extend from the bottom of the second retaining body (32).

9. The terminal module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first retaining body (31) has a top and a bottom opposite to each other in the height direction (Z) of the terminal module (100), and the second retaining body (32) has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the terminal module (100).

10. The terminal module according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A top shielding plate (41) is installed on the top of the first retaining body (31) and covers the horizontal extension portion (10a) and the bent transition portion (10c) of the terminal (1) at the same time.

11. The terminal module according to claim 10, characterized in that: A plurality of top welding ribs (41a) are formed on the top shielding plate (41), and the plurality of top welding ribs (41a) are spaced apart in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100) and are respectively welded to a plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals (1).

12. The terminal module according to claim 10, characterized in that: The top shielding plate (41) includes two top shielding sub-plates (41') arranged side by side in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100).

13. The terminal module according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A bottom shielding plate (42) is mounted on the bottom of the first retaining body (31) and covers the horizontal extension portion (10a) of the terminal (1) or covers both the horizontal extension portion (10a) and the bent transition portion (10c) of the terminal (1).

14. The terminal module according to claim 13, characterized in that: A plurality of bottom welding ribs (42a) are formed on the bottom shielding plate (42), and the plurality of bottom welding ribs (42a) are spaced apart in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100) and are respectively welded to a plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals (1).

15. The terminal module according to claim 13, characterized in that: The bottom shielding plate (42) includes two bottom shielding sub-plates (42') arranged side by side in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100).

16. The terminal module according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A rear shielding plate (43) is mounted on the rear side of the second retaining body (32) and covers the vertically extending portion (10b) of the terminal (1).

17. The terminal module according to claim 16, characterized in that: A plurality of rear side welding ribs (43a) are formed on the rear side shielding plate (43), and the plurality of rear side welding ribs (43a) are spaced apart in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100) and are respectively welded to a plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals (1).

18. The terminal module according to claim 16, characterized in that: The rear shielding plate (43) includes two rear shielding sub-plates (43') arranged side by side in the transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100).

19. The terminal module according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A front shielding plate (44) is mounted on the front side of the second retaining body (32) and covers the vertically extending portion (10b) of the terminal (1).

20. The terminal module according to claim 19, characterized in that: A plurality of front welding ribs (44a) are formed on the front shielding plate (44), and the plurality of front welding ribs (44a) are spaced apart in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100) and are respectively welded to a plurality of grounding terminals in the row of terminals (1).

21. The terminal module according to claim 19, characterized in that: The front shielding plate (44) includes two front shielding sub-plates (44') arranged side by side in a transverse direction (X) of the terminal module (100).

22. A connector, characterized in that: include: Housing (5); and The terminal module (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 21 is installed in the housing (5).

23. The connector according to claim 22, characterized in that: The housing (5) comprises: an inner housing (51) into which the terminal module (100) is installed; and an outer shell (52), the inner shell (51) being installed in the outer shell (52), The welding feet (12) of a row of terminals (1) of the terminal module (100) are exposed from the bottom of the outer shell (52) for welding to a circuit board, and the elastic arm (11) of the terminal (1) at one end of the terminal module (100) is located in the inner shell (51) for electrically contacting the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted into the inner shell (51).

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