Insertion core assembly, connector, matching insertion core assembly, matching connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ferrule assembly, a connector, a mating ferrule assembly, a mating connector and a connector assembly. The insertion core assembly comprises a first insertion core, a plurality of first terminals and a first grounding piece. The first insertion core comprises a plurality of first insertion holes which are formed in the first insertion core and are used for respectively inserting a plurality of first terminals; and the first concave part is formed on the side part of the first insertion core and is used for mounting the first grounding piece. The plurality of first terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of first jacks. The first grounding member is mounted in the first recess of the first ferrule. The first concave part is opened outwards in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first jack, and the first grounding piece is installed in the first concave part in the horizontal direction. According to the utility model, a mounting hole for mounting the grounding piece does not need to be formed on the insertion core. Therefore, the number of the jacks for installing the terminals can be increased under the condition that the size of the insertion core is not increased, and miniaturization of the connector is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a core plug assembly and a connector comprising the core plug assembly, the utility model also relates to a mating core plug assembly and a mating connector comprising the mating core plug assembly, and the utility model also relates to a connector assembly comprising the connector and the mating connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a connector ferrule assembly generally includes a ferrule and a plurality of terminals and a grounding piece installed in the ferrule. A plurality of jacks and a mounting hole are formed in the ferrule. A plurality of terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of jacks, and the grounding piece is inserted into the mounting hole. The jacks and the mounting hole penetrate the ferrule along the height direction of the ferrule. Both the terminals and the grounding piece are inserted into the ferrule along the height direction of the ferrule. A defect of the existing connector ferrule assembly is that the mounting holes for installing the grounding piece need to occupy a large space, resulting in that a larger number of jacks cannot be provided on the ferrule. If the number of jacks is to be increased, the volume of the ferrule must be increased, which is not conducive to the miniaturization of the connector. 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 plug assembly is provided. The plug assembly includes: a first plug, a plurality of first terminals and a first grounding piece. The first plug includes: a plurality of first jacks formed in the first plug for respectively inserting a plurality of first terminals; and a first recess formed on the side of the first plug for installing a first grounding piece. A plurality of first terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of first jacks. The first grounding piece is installed in the first recess of the first plug. The first recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first jack, and the first grounding piece is installed in the first recess along the horizontal direction.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first grounding member includes: a first fixing portion, used to be fixed to the side of the first ferrule; and an elastic arm, connected to the first fixing portion, the first recess having a first groove formed on the side of the first ferrule, the elastic arm being suspended in the first groove for electrical contact with a contact arm of the second grounding member inserted into the first groove.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first fixing portion includes a pair of first side plates and a first bottom plate located between the pair of first side plates, so that the first fixing portion is U-shaped; a first card slot is formed on the first side plate, and a first protrusion is formed on the side of the first plug core, and the first protrusion is snapped into the first card slot.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first recess has a first upper positioning surface and a first lower positioning surface which are opposite to each other in the axial direction of the first socket, and the first upper positioning surface and the first lower positioning surface respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the first fixing portion to axially position the first fixing portion of the first grounding member.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first guide groove is formed on the first side plate, and a first guide rib is formed on the side of the first insert, and the first guide rib cooperates with the first guide groove to guide the first fixing portion to be installed in the first recess.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first grounding member also includes: a pair of first connecting ears, respectively connected to the pair of first side plates, for connecting to the connecting portion in the connector housing to be electrically connected to the connector housing, the first recess having a pair of first slots formed on the side of the first ferrule, and a portion of the pair of first connecting ears being respectively inserted into the pair of first slots.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first side plate and the first bottom plate are perpendicular to each other and extend along the axial direction of the first socket, the first connecting ear is flat and perpendicular to the first side plate and the first bottom plate, and a first connecting hole allowing a first threaded connector to pass through is formed on the first connecting ear, so that the first connecting ear can be fastened to the connector housing through the first threaded connector.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the ferrule assembly also includes: a first fixing block, electrically connected to the first fixing portion and formed with a first blind hole extending along the axial direction of the first plug hole and a first threaded hole vertically connected to the first blind hole; and a first screw, screwed into the first threaded hole of the first fixing block, for fastening the first cable inserted into the first blind hole to the first fixing block, the first recess having a first accommodating groove formed on the side of the first ferrule, and the first fixing block being installed in the first accommodating groove.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first grounding member also includes a first connecting plate connected to the first base plate of the first fixing portion, the first connecting plate extends into the first accommodating groove, and the lower end of the first fixing block is riveted to the first connecting plate.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first cable hole corresponding to the first blind hole on the first fixing block is formed on the top of the first insert, so that the first cable can be inserted into the first blind hole through the first cable hole.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a mating cavity allowing the mating end of the second ferrule to be inserted is formed at the bottom of the first ferrule, and a mating column suitable for inserting into the second groove of the second ferrule is formed in the mating cavity of the first ferrule; the first groove is formed in the mating column and a trumpet-shaped first insertion opening for guiding the insertion of the contact arm of the second grounding member is formed on the bottom surface of the mating column, and the contact arm of the second grounding member is suitable for being clamped between the inner wall of the first groove and the elastic arm of the first grounding member.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first grounding member is an integral stamped member.

[0016] According to another aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided, comprising: a connector housing; and the aforementioned ferrule assembly installed in the connector housing.

[0017] According to another aspect of the utility model, a mating core assembly is provided. The mating core assembly includes: a second core, a plurality of second terminals and a second grounding piece. The second core includes: a plurality of second jacks formed in the second core for respectively inserting a plurality of second terminals; and a second recess formed on the side of the second core for installing a second grounding piece. The plurality of second terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of second jacks. The second grounding piece is installed in the second recess of the second core. The second recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second jack, and the second grounding piece is installed in the second recess along the horizontal direction.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second grounding member includes: a second fixing portion, which is used to be fixed to the side of the second ferrule; and a contact arm, which is connected to the second fixing portion, and the second recess has a second groove formed on the side of the second ferrule, and the contact arm is suspended in the second groove for being inserted into the first groove of the first ferrule and electrically contacting the elastic arm of the first grounding member.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second fixing portion includes a pair of second side plates and a second bottom plate located between the pair of second side plates, so that the second fixing portion is U-shaped; a second card slot is formed on the second side plate, and a second protrusion is formed on the side of the second plug core, and the second protrusion is snapped into the second card slot.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second recess has a second upper positioning surface and a second lower positioning surface which are opposite to each other in the axial direction of the second socket, and the second upper positioning surface and the second lower positioning surface respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the second fixing portion to axially position the second fixing portion of the second grounding member.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a second guide groove is formed on the second side plate, and a second guide rib is formed on the side of the second insert, and the second guide rib cooperates with the second guide groove to guide the second fixing portion to be installed in the second recess.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second grounding member also includes: a pair of second connecting ears, respectively connected to the pair of second side plates, for connecting to the connecting portion in the mating connector housing to be electrically connected to the mating connector housing, the second recess having a pair of second slots formed on the side of the second ferrule, and a portion of the pair of second connecting ears being respectively inserted into the pair of second slots.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second side plate and the second bottom plate are perpendicular to each other and extend along the axial direction of the second socket, the second connecting ear is flat and perpendicular to the second side plate and the second bottom plate, and a second connecting hole allowing a second threaded connector to pass through is formed on the second connecting ear, so that the second connecting ear can be fastened to the mating connector housing through the second threaded connector.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the mating core assembly also includes: a second fixing block, electrically connected to the second fixing portion and formed with a second blind hole extending along the axial direction of the second plug hole and a second threaded hole vertically connected to the second blind hole; and a second screw, screwed into the second threaded hole of the second fixing block, for fastening the second cable inserted into the second blind hole to the second fixing block, the second recess having a second accommodating groove formed on the side of the second core, and the second fixing block is installed in the second accommodating groove.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second grounding member also includes a second connecting plate connected to the second base plate of the second fixing portion, the second connecting plate extends into the second accommodating groove, and the upper end of the second fixing block is riveted to the second connecting plate.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second cable hole corresponding to the second blind hole on the second fixing block is formed on the bottom of the second ferrule, so that the second cable can be inserted into the second blind hole through the second cable hole.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second ferrule has a mating end located at the top thereof, and the mating end of the second ferrule is suitable for being inserted into the mating cavity of the first ferrule; the second groove is formed on the side of the mating end of the second ferrule, for mating with the mating column in the mating cavity of the first ferrule.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second grounding member is an integral stamped member.

[0029] According to another aspect of the utility model, a mating connector is provided, which comprises: a mating connector housing; and the aforementioned mating ferrule assembly, which is installed in the mating connector housing.

[0030] According to another aspect of the utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector is mated with the connector. The first terminal of the connector is mated with the second terminal of the mating connector, and the first grounding piece of the connector is mated with the second grounding piece of the mating connector.

[0031] In the above-mentioned various exemplary embodiments according to the utility model, an open recess is formed on the side of the ferrule, and the grounding piece is installed in the recess on the side of the ferrule, so that there is no need to form a mounting hole for mounting the grounding piece on the ferrule. Therefore, the utility model can increase the number of jacks for mounting terminals and the number of terminals without increasing the volume of the ferrule, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the connector.

[0032] 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

[0033] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 2A cross-sectional view showing a ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a first grounding member and a first fixing block of a ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view showing a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 8 An exploded schematic diagram showing a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Fig. 9 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Fig.10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a second grounding member and a second fixing block of a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram showing a ferrule assembly and a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Fig.12 A schematic assembly diagram of a ferrule assembly and a mating ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] According to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a plug assembly is provided. The plug assembly includes: a first plug, a plurality of first terminals and a first grounding piece. The first plug includes: a plurality of first jacks formed in the first plug for respectively inserting a plurality of first terminals; and a first recess formed on the side of the first plug for installing a first grounding piece. The plurality of first terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of first jacks. The first grounding piece is installed in the first recess of the first plug. The first recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first jack, and the first grounding piece is installed in the first recess along the horizontal direction.

[0048] According to another general technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided, which includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned ferrule assembly installed in the connector housing.

[0049] According to another overall technical concept of the utility model, a matching core assembly is provided. The matching core assembly includes: a second core, a plurality of second terminals and a second grounding piece. The second core includes: a plurality of second jacks formed in the second core for respectively inserting a plurality of second terminals; and a second recess formed on the side of the second core for installing a second grounding piece. The plurality of second terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of second jacks. The second grounding piece is installed in the second recess of the second core. The second recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second jack, and the second grounding piece is installed in the second recess along the horizontal direction.

[0050] According to another general technical concept of the utility model, a mating connector is provided. The mating connector comprises: a mating connector housing; and the aforementioned mating ferrule assembly, which is installed in the mating connector housing.

[0051] According to another general technical concept of the utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector and a matching connector. The matching connector matches with the connector. The first terminal of the connector matches with the second terminal of the matching connector, and the first grounding piece of the connector matches with the second grounding piece of the matching connector.

[0052] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a ferrule assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view showing a ferrule assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a ferrule assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a ferrule assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram shows a first grounding member 12 and a first fixing block 13 of a ferrule assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a plug assembly 1 is disclosed. The plug assembly 1 includes: a first plug 11, a plurality of first terminals (not shown) and a first grounding member 12. The first plug 11 can be an integral injection molded part. The first plug 11 includes a plurality of first jacks 101 and a first recess. A plurality of first jacks 101 are formed in the first plug 11 for respectively inserting a plurality of first terminals. The first recess is formed on the side of the first plug 11 for installing the first grounding member 12. A plurality of first terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of first jacks 101. The first grounding member 12 is installed in the first recess of the first plug 11. The first recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first jack 101, and the first grounding member 12 is installed in the first recess in a horizontal direction.

[0054] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiment of the utility model, an open first recess is formed on the side of the first ferrule 1, and the first grounding piece is installed in the first recess on the side of the first ferrule, so that there is no need to form a mounting hole for mounting the first grounding piece on the first ferrule. Therefore, the utility model can increase the number of first jacks for mounting the first terminals and the number of first terminals without increasing the volume of the first ferrule, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the connector.

[0055] Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a mating ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 7 A cross-sectional view showing a mating ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Figure 8 An exploded schematic diagram showing a mating ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig. 9 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a mating ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a second grounding member 22 and a second fixing block 23 of a mating ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.11 An exploded schematic diagram showing a ferrule assembly 1 and a matching ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; Fig.12 A schematic assembly diagram of a ferrule assembly 1 and a matching ferrule assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 includes: a first fixing portion 120 and an elastic arm 123. The first fixing portion 120 is used to be fixed to the side of the first ferrule 11. The elastic arm 123 is connected to the first fixing portion 120. The first recess has a first groove 111 formed on the side of the first ferrule 11, and the elastic arm 123 is suspended in the first groove 111 for electrical contact with the contact arm 223 of the second grounding member 22 inserted into the first groove 111.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fixing portion 120 includes a pair of first side plates 121 and a first bottom plate 122 located between the pair of first side plates 121, so that the first fixing portion 120 is U-shaped. A first card slot 12a is formed on the first side plate 121, and a first protrusion 11a is formed on the side of the first ferrule 11, and the first protrusion 11a is snapped into the first card slot 12a.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first recess has a first upper positioning surface 11c and a first lower positioning surface 11d which are opposite to each other in the axial direction of the first socket 101. The first upper positioning surface 11c and the first lower positioning surface 11d respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the first fixing portion 120 to axially position the first fixing portion 120 of the first grounding member.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first guide groove 12b is formed on the first side plate 121, and a first guide rib 11b is formed on the side of the first ferrule 11, and the first guide rib 11b cooperates with the first guide groove 12b to guide the first fixing portion 120 to be installed in the first recess.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 further includes a pair of first connecting ears 124, which are respectively connected to the pair of first side plates 121 and are used to be connected to a connecting portion (not shown) in a connector housing (not shown, which is a metal shielding shell) to be electrically connected to the connector housing. The first recess has a pair of first slots 113 formed on the side of the first ferrule 11, and a portion of the pair of first connecting ears 124 is respectively inserted into the pair of first slots 113.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first side plate 121 and the first bottom plate 122 are perpendicular to each other and extend along the axial direction of the first insertion hole 101, and the first connecting ear 124 is flat and perpendicular to the first side plate 121 and the first bottom plate 122. A first connecting hole 12c allowing a first threaded connector to pass through is formed on the first connecting ear 124, so that the first connecting ear 124 can be fastened to the connector housing through the first threaded connector.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the ferrule assembly 1 further includes: a first fixing block 13 and a first screw 14. The first fixing block 13 is electrically connected to the first fixing portion 120 and is formed with a first blind hole 131 extending along the axial direction of the first jack 101 and a first threaded hole vertically connected to the first blind hole 131. The first screw 14 is screwed into the first threaded hole of the first fixing block 13 to fasten the first cable (not shown) inserted into the first blind hole 131 to the first fixing block 13. The first recess has a first receiving groove 112 formed on the side of the first ferrule 11, and the first fixing block 13 is installed in the first receiving groove 112.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 also includes a first connecting plate 125 connected to the first base plate 122 of the first fixing portion 120, the first connecting plate 125 extends into the first accommodating groove 112, and the lower end of the first fixing block 13 is riveted to the first connecting plate 125.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first cable hole 102 corresponding to the first blind hole 131 on the first fixing block 13 is formed on the top of the first ferrule 11 , so that the first cable can be inserted into the first blind hole 131 through the first cable hole 102 .

[0065] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mating cavity 110 is formed at the bottom of the first ferrule 11 to allow the mating end 210 of the second ferrule 21 to be inserted, and a mating column 114 suitable for inserting into the second groove 211 of the second ferrule 21 is formed in the mating cavity 110 of the first ferrule 11. The first groove 111 is formed in the mating column 114, and a trumpet-shaped first insertion port 111a for guiding the insertion of the contact arm 223 of the second grounding member 22 is formed on the bottom surface of the mating column 114, and the contact arm 223 of the second grounding member 22 is suitable for being clamped between the inner wall of the first groove 111 and the elastic arm 123 of the first grounding member 12.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 is an integral stamped member.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector comprises: a connector housing and a ferrule assembly 1. The ferrule assembly 1 is installed in the connector housing.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a matching core assembly 2 is also disclosed. The matching core assembly 2 includes: a second core 21, a plurality of second terminals (not shown) and a second grounding piece 22. The second core 21 includes: a plurality of second jacks 201 and a second recess. A plurality of second jacks 201 are formed in the second core 21 for respectively inserting a plurality of second terminals. The second recess is formed on the side of the second core 21 for installing the second grounding piece 22. The plurality of second terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of second jacks 201. The second grounding piece 22 is installed in the second recess of the second core 21. The second recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second jack 201, and the second grounding piece 22 is installed in the second recess in a horizontal direction.

[0069] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiment of the utility model, an open second recess is formed on the side of the second ferrule 2, and the second grounding piece 22 is installed in the second recess on the side of the second ferrule, so that there is no need to form a mounting hole for mounting the second grounding piece on the second ferrule. Therefore, the utility model can increase the number of second jacks for mounting the second terminals and the number of second terminals without increasing the volume of the second ferrule, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the mating connector.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 includes: a second fixing portion 220 and a contact arm 223. The second fixing portion 220 is used to be fixed to the side of the second ferrule 21. The contact arm 223 is connected to the second fixing portion 220. The second recess has a second groove 211 formed on the side of the second ferrule 21, and the contact arm 223 is suspended in the second groove 211, and is used to be inserted into the first groove 111 of the first ferrule 11 and electrically contact with the elastic arm 123 of the first grounding member 12.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second fixing portion 220 includes a pair of second side plates 221 and a second bottom plate 222 located between the pair of second side plates 221, so that the second fixing portion 220 is U-shaped. A second card slot 22a is formed on the second side plate 221, and a second protrusion 21a is formed on the side of the second ferrule 21, and the second protrusion 21a is snapped into the second card slot 22a.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second recess has a second upper positioning surface 21c and a second lower positioning surface 21d which are opposite to each other in the axial direction of the second socket 201, and the second upper positioning surface 21c and the second lower positioning surface 21d respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the second fixing portion 220 to axially position the second fixing portion 220 of the second grounding member.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second guide groove 22b is formed on the second side plate 221, and a second guide rib 21b is formed on the side of the second insert 21, and the second guide rib 21b cooperates with the second guide groove 22b to guide the second fixing portion 220 to be installed in the second recess.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 further includes a pair of second connecting ears 224. The pair of second connecting ears 224 are respectively connected to the pair of second side plates 221, and are used to connect to the connecting portion in the mating connector housing (not shown, which is a metal shielding shell) to be electrically connected to the mating connector housing. The second recess has a pair of second slots 213 formed on the side of the second ferrule 21, and a portion of the pair of second connecting ears 224 is respectively inserted into the pair of second slots 213.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second side plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222 are perpendicular to each other and extend along the axial direction of the second insertion hole 201, and the second connecting ear 224 is flat and perpendicular to the second side plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222. A second connecting hole 22c allowing a second threaded connector to pass through is formed on the second connecting ear 224, so that the second connecting ear 224 can be fastened to the mating connector housing through the second threaded connector.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating ferrule assembly 2 further includes a second fixing block 23, which is electrically connected to the second fixing portion 220 and is formed with a second blind hole 231 extending along the axial direction of the second jack 201 and a second threaded hole vertically connected to the second blind hole 231. The second screw 24 is screwed into the second threaded hole of the second fixing block 23, and is used to fasten the second cable (not shown) inserted into the second blind hole 231 to the second fixing block 23. The second recess has a second receiving groove 212 formed on the side of the second ferrule 21, and the second fixing block 23 is installed in the second receiving groove 212.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 also includes a second connecting plate 225 connected to the second base plate 222 of the second fixing portion 220, the second connecting plate 225 extends into the second accommodating groove 212, and the upper end of the second fixing block 23 is riveted to the second connecting plate 225.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second cable hole 202 corresponding to the second blind hole 231 on the second fixing block 23 is formed on the bottom of the second ferrule 21 , so that the second cable can be inserted into the second blind hole 231 through the second cable hole 202 .

[0079] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second ferrule 21 has a mating end 210 located at the top thereof, and the mating end 210 of the second ferrule 21 is suitable for being inserted into the mating cavity 110 of the first ferrule 11. A second groove 211 is formed on the side of the mating end 210 of the second ferrule 21, and is used to mate with the mating column 114 in the mating cavity 110 of the first ferrule 11.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 may be an integral stamping member, and the second insert 21 may be an integral injection-molded member.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a mating connector is also disclosed. The mating connector comprises: a mating connector housing and a mating ferrule assembly 2. The mating ferrule assembly 2 is installed in the mating connector housing.

[0082] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a matching connector. The matching connector matches with the connector. The first terminal of the connector matches with the second terminal of the matching connector, and the first grounding member 12 of the connector matches with the second grounding member 22 of the matching connector.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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 ferrule assembly, characterized in that: include: The first ferrule (11) comprises: A plurality of first jacks (101) are formed in the first ferrule (11) and are used to respectively insert a plurality of first terminals; and A first recess, formed on a side of the first insert (11), for mounting a first grounding member (12); A plurality of first terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of first insertion holes (101); and A first grounding member (12) is installed in a first recess of the first insert (11). The first recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101), and the first grounding piece (12) is installed in the first recess along the horizontal direction.

2. The ferrule assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first grounding member (12) comprises: A first fixing portion (120) for fixing to a side portion of the first ferrule (11); and an elastic arm (123) connected to the first fixing portion (120), The first recess has a first groove (111) formed on the side of the first ferrule (11), and the elastic arm (123) is suspended in the first groove (111) for electrically contacting a contact arm (223) of a second grounding member (22) inserted into the first groove (111).

3. The ferrule assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first fixing portion (120) comprises a pair of first side plates (121) and a first bottom plate (122) located between the pair of first side plates (121), so that the first fixing portion (120) is U-shaped; A first clamping groove (12a) is formed on the first side plate (121), and a first protrusion (11a) is formed on the side of the first insert core (11), and the first protrusion (11a) is buckled into the first clamping groove (12a).

4. The ferrule assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first recess has a first upper positioning surface (11c) and a first lower positioning surface (11d) which are opposite to each other in the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101); the first upper positioning surface (11c) and the first lower positioning surface (11d) respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the first fixing portion (120) to axially position the first fixing portion (120) of the first grounding member.

5. The ferrule assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first guide groove (12b) is formed on the first side plate (121), and a first guide rib (11b) is formed on the side of the first insert (11), and the first guide rib (11b) cooperates with the first guide groove (12b) to guide the first fixing portion (120) to be installed in the first recess.

6. The ferrule assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first grounding member (12) further comprises: a pair of first connecting ears (124), respectively connected to the pair of first side plates (121), and used to be connected to the connecting portion in the connector housing so as to be electrically connected to the connector housing, The first recess has a pair of first slots (113) formed on the side of the first ferrule (11), and parts of the pair of first connecting ears (124) are respectively inserted into the pair of first slots (113).

7. The ferrule assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first side plate (121) and the first bottom plate (122) are perpendicular to each other and extend along the axial direction of the first plug hole (101); the first connecting ear (124) is flat and perpendicular to the first side plate (121) and the first bottom plate (122); A first connection hole (12c) is formed on the first connection ear (124) for allowing a first threaded connection member to pass through, so that the first connection ear (124) can be fastened to the connector housing through the first threaded connection member.

8. The ferrule assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: a first fixing block (13), electrically connected to the first fixing portion (120) and formed with a first blind hole (131) extending along the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101) and a first threaded hole vertically connected to the first blind hole (131); and A first screw (14) is screwed into the first threaded hole of the first fixing block (13) to fasten the first cable inserted into the first blind hole (131) to the first fixing block (13), The first recess has a first receiving groove (112) formed on a side of the first ferrule (11), and the first fixing block (13) is installed in the first receiving groove (112).

9. The ferrule assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first grounding member (12) further comprises a first connecting plate (125) connected to the first bottom plate (122) of the first fixing portion (120), the first connecting plate (125) extending into the first receiving groove (112), and the lower end of the first fixing block (13) being riveted to the first connecting plate (125).

10. The ferrule assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first cable hole (102) corresponding to the first blind hole (131) on the first fixing block (13) is formed on the top of the first insert (11), so that the first cable can be inserted into the first blind hole (131) via the first cable hole (102).

11. The ferrule assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mating cavity (110) is formed at the bottom of the first ferrule (11) to allow the mating end (210) of the second ferrule (21) to be inserted, and a mating column (114) is formed in the mating cavity (110) of the first ferrule (11) to be inserted into the second groove (211) of the second ferrule (21); The first groove (111) is formed in the matching column (114) and a trumpet-shaped first insertion opening (111a) for guiding the insertion of a contact arm (223) of a second grounding member (22) is formed on the bottom surface of the matching column (114); the contact arm (223) of the second grounding member (22) is suitable for being clamped between the inner wall of the first groove (111) and the elastic arm (123) of the first grounding member (12).

12. The ferrule assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The first grounding member (12) is an integral stamped member.

13. A connector, characterized in that: include: Connector housing; and The ferrule assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is installed in the connector housing.

14. A mating ferrule assembly, characterized in that: include: The second ferrule (21) comprises: A plurality of second jacks (201) are formed in the second ferrule (21) and are used to respectively insert a plurality of second terminals; and A second recess, formed on a side of the second insert (21), for mounting a second grounding member (22); A plurality of second terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of second insertion holes (201); and A second grounding member (22) is installed in a second recess of the second insert (21). The second recess is open outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201), and the second grounding piece (22) is installed in the second recess along the horizontal direction.

15. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that: The second grounding member (22) comprises: A second fixing portion (220) is used to be fixed to a side portion of the second ferrule (21); and A contact arm (223) connected to the second fixing portion (220), The second recess has a second groove (211) formed on the side of the second ferrule (21), and the contact arm (223) is suspended in the second groove (211) for being inserted into the first groove (111) of the first ferrule (11) and electrically contacting the elastic arm (123) of the first grounding member (12).

16. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second fixing portion (220) comprises a pair of second side plates (221) and a second bottom plate (222) located between the pair of second side plates (221), so that the second fixing portion (220) is U-shaped; A second clamping groove (22a) is formed on the second side plate (221), and a second protrusion (21a) is formed on the side of the second insert (21), and the second protrusion (21a) is buckled into the second clamping groove (22a).

17. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second recess has a second upper positioning surface (21c) and a second lower positioning surface (21d) which are opposite to each other in the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201); the second upper positioning surface (21c) and the second lower positioning surface (21d) respectively abut against the upper and lower sides of the second fixing portion (220) to axially position the second fixing portion (220) of the second grounding member.

18. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: A second guide groove (22b) is formed on the second side plate (221), and a second guide rib (21b) is formed on the side of the second insert (21), and the second guide rib (21b) cooperates with the second guide groove (22b) to guide the second fixing portion (220) to be installed in the second recess.

19. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second grounding member (22) further comprises: a pair of second connecting ears (224), respectively connected to the pair of second side plates (221), and used to be connected to the connecting portion in the mating connector housing so as to be electrically connected to the mating connector housing, The second recess has a pair of second slots (213) formed on the side of the second insert (21), and parts of the pair of second connecting ears (224) are respectively inserted into the pair of second slots (213).

20. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that: The second side plate (221) and the second bottom plate (222) are perpendicular to each other and extend along the axial direction of the second plug hole (201); the second connecting ear (224) is flat and perpendicular to the second side plate (221) and the second bottom plate (222); A second connection hole (22c) is formed on the second connection ear (224) for allowing a second threaded connection member to pass through, so that the second connection ear (224) can be fastened to the mating connector housing through the second threaded connection member.

21. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: Also includes: a second fixing block (23), electrically connected to the second fixing portion (220) and formed with a second blind hole (231) extending along the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201) and a second threaded hole vertically connected to the second blind hole (231); and A second screw (24) is screwed into the second threaded hole of the second fixing block (23) to fasten the second cable inserted into the second blind hole (231) to the second fixing block (23), The second recess has a second receiving groove (212) formed on a side of the second ferrule (21), and the second fixing block (23) is installed in the second receiving groove (212).

22. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that: The second grounding member (22) further comprises a second connecting plate (225) connected to the second bottom plate (222) of the second fixing portion (220), the second connecting plate (225) extending into the second receiving groove (212), and the upper end of the second fixing block (23) being riveted to the second connecting plate (225).

23. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that: A second cable hole (202) corresponding to the second blind hole (231) on the second fixing block (23) is formed on the bottom of the second plug core (21), so that the second cable can be inserted into the second blind hole (231) through the second cable hole (202).

24. The mating ferrule assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second ferrule (21) has a mating end (210) located at the top thereof, and the mating end (210) of the second ferrule (21) is suitable for being inserted into the mating cavity (110) of the first ferrule (11); The second groove (211) is formed on the side of the mating end (210) of the second ferrule (21) and is used to mate with the mating column (114) in the mating cavity (110) of the first ferrule (11).

25. The mating ferrule assembly according to any one of claims 14 to 24, characterized in that: The second grounding member (22) is an integral stamped part.

26. A mating connector, characterized in that: include: mating connector housing; and The mating ferrule assembly (2) described in any one of claims 14 to 25 is installed in the mating connector housing.

27. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector according to claim 13; and The mating connector according to claim 26, mated with the connector, The first terminal of the connector is matched with the second terminal of the mating connector, and the first grounding piece (12) of the connector is matched with the second grounding piece (22) of the mating connector.

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