Electric connector

Abstract

An electric connector comprises a shell, the first terminal module and a mounting block. The shell comprises a first terminal module installation groove and a first partition wall. The installation block is installed on the shell and comprises a base, a first containing groove penetrating through the base and a first partition wall. The first partition wall and the first spacing wall are provided with a first protruding rib and a first notch which are matched with each other, and the first protruding rib is clamped in the first notch. According to the utility model, the gap between the first partition wall and the first spacing wall is reduced, and crosstalk during signal transmission can be improved.

Description

Background Art

[0002] The electrical connector in the related art includes an insulating body, a plurality of conductive terminals mounted on the insulating body, a metal housing sleeved on the insulating body, and a mounting base cooperating with the insulating body. The conductive terminal generally includes a first fixing portion fixed to the insulating body, a first elastic arm extending from one end of the first fixing portion, and a second fixing portion bent from the other end of the first fixing portion. The second fixing portion is received in the mounting base.

[0003] However, the gap formed at the joint between the mounting base and the insulating body is likely to cause crosstalk during signal transmission.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the electrical connector in the related art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide an electrical connector capable of reducing signal crosstalk.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model adopts the following technical solutions: An electrical connector, comprising:

[0007] A housing, the housing includes a receiving slot configured to at least partially receive a docking module along a first direction, a plurality of first terminal module mounting slots communicated with the receiving slot, and a first partition wall separating adjacent first terminal module mounting slots;

[0008] A first terminal module, at least a part of the first terminal module is received in the first terminal module mounting slot, the first terminal module is provided with a first conductive terminal, and the first conductive terminal includes a first fixing portion, a first contact arm connected to one end of the first fixing portion, and a second fixing portion connected to the other end of the first fixing portion; and

[0009] A mounting block, the mounting block is mounted on the housing, the mounting block includes a base, a plurality of first receiving slots penetrating through the base, and a first partition wall separating adjacent first receiving slots;

[0010] Wherein, at least a part of the first fixing portion is located in the first terminal module mounting slot, at least a part of the second fixing portion is located in the first receiving slot, and the first contact arm includes a first contact portion protruding into the receiving slot;

[0011] The mounting block is a metal mounting block or a composite mounting block formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material, and the first conductive terminal is not in contact with the mounting block;

[0012] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the first partition wall and the first spacer wall are provided with a mutually cooperating first rib and a first notch, wherein the first rib is clamped in the first notch.

[0013] The first notch is provided on the first partition wall, and the first rib is provided on the first spacer wall;

[0014] The first partition wall includes first side walls that are exposed in the first notch and are located on both sides of the first notch;

[0015] The first rib is provided with first side wall surfaces on both sides thereof;

[0016] The first side wall surfaces are in close contact with the first side walls.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the first rib is electroplated glue.

[0018] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, there are two first conductive terminals of the first terminal module, which are a first signal terminal and a second signal terminal respectively. The first terminal module includes a first holding block fixed on the second fixing portions of the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal; the first holding block is received in the first receiving groove, so that the second fixing portions of the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are erected in the first receiving groove and do not contact the mounting block.

[0019] As a further improved technical solution of the present utility model, the housing is provided with a plurality of second terminal module mounting grooves extending along the first direction and second partition walls separating adjacent second terminal module mounting grooves;

[0020] The electrical connector includes a second terminal module. The second terminal module is at least partially received in the second terminal module mounting groove. The second terminal module includes a second conductive terminal. The second conductive terminal includes a third fixing portion, a second contact arm connected to one end of the third fixing portion, and a fourth fixing portion connected to the other end of the third fixing portion;

[0021] The mounting block includes a plurality of second receiving grooves penetrating through the base and second spacer walls separating adjacent second receiving grooves;

[0022] The third fixing portion is at least partially located in the second terminal module mounting groove, the fourth fixing portion is at least partially located in the second receiving groove, and the second contact arm includes a second contact portion protruding into the receiving slot;

[0023] The second partition wall and the second spacer wall are provided with a second rib and a second notch that cooperate with each other, wherein the second rib is clamped in the second notch.

[0024] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second notch is provided on the second partition wall, and the second rib is provided on the second spacer wall;

[0025] The second partition wall includes second side walls that are exposed in the second notch and are located on both sides of the second notch;

[0026] The second rib is provided with second side wall surfaces on both sides thereof;

[0027] The second side wall surfaces are in close contact with the second side walls.

[0028] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second rib is electroplated glue.

[0029] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second conductive terminals of the second terminal module are two and are respectively a third signal terminal and a fourth signal terminal. The second terminal module includes a fourth fixing portion fixed on the third signal terminal and a second holding block on the fourth fixing portion of the fourth signal terminal; the second holding block is received in the second receiving groove, so that the fourth fixing portion of the third signal terminal and the fourth fixing portion of the fourth signal terminal are mounted in the second receiving groove without contacting the mounting block.

[0030] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the housing includes a first conductive housing and a second conductive housing. The receiving slot is jointly formed by the first conductive housing and the second conductive housing. The first terminal module mounting slot and the first partition wall are provided on the first conductive housing, and the second terminal module mounting slot and the second partition wall are provided on the second conductive housing.

[0031] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the housing is a conductive housing; the first fixing portion is mounted in the first terminal module mounting slot so that the first fixing portion does not contact the conductive housing;

[0032] Wherein, the conductive housing is a metal housing; or

[0033] The conductive housing is a composite housing formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the first partition wall and the first spacer wall of the present utility model are provided with a mutually cooperating first rib and a first notch, wherein the first rib is clamped in the first notch. With such a setting, the present utility model reduces the gap between the first partition wall and the first spacer wall, which is beneficial to improving crosstalk during signal transmission and enhancing the quality of signal transmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 FIG. 6 is a perspective schematic view of the connector assembly of the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0036] Figure 2 FIG. Figure 1 is a perspective schematic view from another angle.

[0037] Figure 3 FIG. Figure 1 is a partial perspective exploded view of FIG.

[0038] Figure 4 FIG. Figure 3 is a partial perspective exploded view from another angle.

[0039] Figure 5 FIG. Figure 4 is a partial enlarged view of the circled part C in FIG.

[0040] Figure 6 FIG. 34 is a top view of the electrical connector, docking module, and circuit board of the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0041] Figure 7 FIG. Figure 6 is a bottom view of FIG.

[0042] Figure 8 FIG. 44 is a front view of the electrical connector of the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0043] Figure 9 FIG. Figure 8 is a right view of FIG.

[0044] Figure 10 FIG. Figure 3 is a partial perspective exploded view of the electrical connector in FIG.

[0045] Figure 11 FIG. Figure 10 is a further partial perspective exploded view.

[0046] Figure 12 FIG. Figure 11 is a partial perspective exploded view from another angle.

[0047] Figure 13 FIG. Figure 11 is a top view of the mounting block in FIG.

[0048] Figure 14 It is a rear view when the electrical connector separates from the mounting block.

[0049] Figure 15 It is a bottom view when the electrical connector separates from the mounting block.

[0050] Figure 16 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram when the first conductive housing and the second conductive housing are separated from each other after the electrical connector removes the mounting block.

[0051] Figure 17 It is Figure 16 A three-dimensional schematic diagram from another angle.

[0052] Figure 18 It is Figure 16 A partial enlarged view of the circled part D in

[0053] Figure 19 It is Figure 17 A partial enlarged view of the circled part E in

[0054] Figure 20 It is Figure 16 A top view of

[0055] Figure 21 It is Figure 16 A bottom view of

[0056] Figure 22 It is Figure 16 A three-dimensional exploded view of the first conductive housing, several first terminal modules, the first insulating fixing block, and the first grounding piece in

[0057] Figure 23 It is Figure 22 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle.

[0058] Figure 24 It is Figure 16 A three-dimensional exploded view of the second conductive housing, several second terminal modules, the second insulating fixing block, and the second grounding piece in

[0059] Figure 25 It is Figure 24 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle.

[0060] Figure 26 It is Figure 22 A top view from a certain angle.

[0061] Figure 27 It is Figure 23 A top view of

[0062] Figure 28 It is Figure 25 A top view of

[0063] Figure 29 is Figure 24 a top view from a certain angle.

[0064] Figure 30 is Figure 22 a partial enlarged view of the framed part F in

[0065] Figure 31 is Figure 24 a partial enlarged view of the framed part G in

[0066] Figure 32 a schematic cross-sectional view of the connector assembly of the present utility model along Figure 3 the B-B line in , where the electrical connector has been installed on the circuit board.

[0067] Figure 33 a partial three-dimensional exploded view of the electrical connector of the present utility model in another embodiment.

[0068] Figure 34 is Figure 33 a partial enlarged view of the circled part H in

[0069] Figure 35 is Figure 33 a partial three-dimensional exploded view from another angle.

[0070] Figure 36 is Figure 35 a partial enlarged view of the circled part I in

[0071] Figure 37 is Figure 33 a top view of the mounting base in

[0072] Figure 38 is removing Figure 35 a further partial three-dimensional exploded view after removing the mounting base in

[0073] Figure 39 is Figure 33 a schematic cross-sectional view of the mounting base in mounted on the first conductive housing and the second conductive housing and along Figure 33 the J-J line in

[0074] Figure 40 is Figure 39 a partial enlarged view of the circled part K in Detailed implementation mode

[0075] The exemplary specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. If there are several specific embodiments, the features in these embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. When the description involves the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The content described in the following exemplary specific embodiments does not represent all embodiments consistent with the present utility model; on the contrary, they are only examples of devices, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present utility model as recited in the claims of the present utility model.

[0076] The terms used in the present utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. The singular forms of "a", "the", or "said" used in the specification and claims of the present utility model are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0077] It should be understood that the terms such as "first", "second", and similar words used in the specification and claims of the present utility model do not represent any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish the named features. Similarly, words such as "a" or "one" do not represent a quantity limitation, but indicate the existence of at least one. Unless otherwise specified, the words such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", etc. appearing in the present utility model are only for the convenience of description and are not limited to a specific position or a spatial orientation. The expression "comprising" or "including" is an open-ended expression, meaning that the elements appearing before "comprising" or "including" cover the elements appearing after "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and this does not exclude that the elements appearing before "comprising" or "including" may also include other elements. If "several" appears in the present utility model, it means two or more.

[0078] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4As shown, the present utility model discloses a connector assembly 400, which includes an electrical connector 100, a circuit board 200 for mounting the electrical connector 100, and a docking module 300 for at least partially inserting into the electrical connector 100. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connector 100 is an OSFP (Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable) socket connector; correspondingly, the docking module 300 is an OSFP plug connector. Of course, those skilled in the art can understand that the electrical connector 100 can also be an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) socket connector, a QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) socket connector, a QSFP-DD (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable-Double Density) socket connector, an SFP-DD (Small Form-factor Pluggable-Double Density) socket connector, or a DSFP (Dual Chanel Small Form-factor Pluggable) socket connector, etc.; correspondingly, the docking module 300 is an SFP plug connector, a QSFP plug connector, a QSFP-DD plug connector, an SFP-DD plug connector, or a DSFP plug connector, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand that the basic architecture of the above types of electrical connectors 100 is specified by corresponding association standards, and the present utility model will not elaborate on this here.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connector 100 is provided with a receiving slot 101 for at least partially receiving the docking module 300. To simplify the description of the specific embodiment of the present utility model, the insertion and extraction direction of the docking module 300 and the electrical connector 100 is the first direction A1-A1 (for example, the front-back direction); the width direction of the receiving slot 101 is the second direction A2-A2 (for example, the left-right direction); the installation direction of the electrical connector 100 and the circuit board 200 is the third direction A3-A3 (for example, the up-down direction). The first direction A1-A1, the second direction A2-A2, and the third direction A3-A3 are perpendicular to each other pairwise.

[0080] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6As shown, the docking module 300 includes a tongue plate 301. The tongue plate 301 includes a tongue plate upper surface 302, a tongue plate lower surface 303, a plurality of first contact pads 304 exposed on the tongue plate upper surface 302, and a plurality of second contact pads 305 exposed on the tongue plate lower surface 303. The plurality of first contact pads 304 are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2, and the plurality of second contact pads 305 are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2.

[0081] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first contact pads 304 include a plurality of first signal contact pads 3041 and a plurality of first ground contact pads 3042. The plurality of first signal contact pads 3041 are divided into several groups, and each group of first signal contact pads 3041 includes two first signal contact pads 3041 arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction A2-A2. One first ground contact pad 3042 is provided on each side of each group of first signal contact pads 3041 to improve shielding and enhance the quality of signal transmission. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each group of first signal contact pads 3041 forms a differential pair to increase the speed of signal transmission. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the length of each first ground contact pad 3042 along the first direction A1-A1 is greater than the length of each first signal contact pad 3041 along the first direction A1-A1 to better improve shielding and enhance the quality of signal transmission.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 7 As shown, similarly, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of second contact pads 305 include a plurality of second signal contact pads 3051 and a plurality of second ground contact pads 3052. The plurality of second signal contact pads 3051 are divided into several groups, and each group of second signal contact pads 3051 includes two second signal contact pads 3051 arranged adjacent to each other along the second direction A2-A2. One second ground contact pad 3052 is provided on each side of each group of second signal contact pads 3051 to improve shielding and enhance the quality of signal transmission. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each group of second signal contact pads 3051 forms a differential pair to increase the speed of signal transmission. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the length of each second ground contact pad 3052 along the first direction A1-A1 is greater than the length of each second signal contact pad 3051 along the first direction A1-A1 to better improve shielding and enhance the quality of signal transmission.

[0083] Please refer to Figures 8 to 12As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connector 100 includes a housing, an insulating fixing block 2 fixed to the housing, and a plurality of conductive terminals 3 mounted on the housing.

[0084] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the housing is a conductive housing 1. The conductive housing 1 is a metal housing made of a metal material to further improve the shielding effect and enhance the quality of signal transmission. In another embodiment of the present utility model, the conductive housing 1 can also be a composite housing formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material, and this composite housing can also improve the shielding effect and enhance the quality of signal transmission.

[0085] Please refer to Figure 10 As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the conductive housing 1 includes a first conductive housing 11 and a second conductive housing 12. The first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12 are fixed together. For example, after the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12 are assembled, they are fixed together by welding or other means.

[0086] Please refer to Figure 16 、 Figure 17 、 Figure 22 and Figure 23As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the first conductive housing 11 includes a first base portion 111 and a first protruding portion 112 extending forward from the first base portion 111. The first base portion 111 is provided with a first upper surface 1111, a first lower surface 1112, and a plurality of weight-reducing grooves 1113 formed by recessing downward from the first upper surface 1111. By providing the weight-reducing grooves 1113, weight reduction can be achieved. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the plurality of weight-reducing grooves 1113 do not penetrate downward through the first base portion 111, ensuring the shielding performance of the first base portion 111 while reducing weight. The first base portion 111 is further provided with a plurality of first positioning through-holes 1114 located on both sides of the first base portion 111 and penetrating through the first base portion 111 vertically. In addition, the first base portion 111 is provided with a first rear surface 1115 and a first mounting groove 1116 recessed forward from the first rear surface 1115. The first mounting groove 1116 penetrates downward through the first lower surface 1112. The first base portion 111 is further provided with at least one first mounting slot 1117 communicating with the first mounting groove 1116. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, there are two first mounting slots 1117, which penetrate downward through the first lower surface 1112; the first mounting slots 1117 communicate with the first mounting groove 1116. The bottom of the first base portion 111 is further provided with at least one first groove 1118 near the first protruding portion 112. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, there are two first grooves 1118. The first base portion 111 is further provided with a plurality of first mounting bumps 1119 protruding into each first groove 1118.

[0087] The first protruding portion 112 is provided with a second upper surface 1121, a second lower surface 1122, and a plurality of first filling grooves 1123 penetrating upward through the second upper surface 1121 along the third direction A3-A3. The first filling grooves 1123 penetrate forward through the first front surface 1120 of the first protruding portion 112 along the first direction A1-A1. The first protruding portion 112 further includes a plurality of first positioning posts 1124 protruding upward from the second upper surface 1121 along the third direction A3-A3.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 23As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the first conductive housing 11 further includes a plurality of first terminal module mounting grooves 113 extending along the first direction A1-A1. Each first terminal module mounting groove 113 extends from the first base portion 111 to the first protruding portion 112. The rear end of the first terminal module mounting groove 113 communicates with the first mounting groove 1116. The middle part of the first terminal module mounting groove 113 is surrounded by the wall portion of the first conductive housing 11 in all directions circumferentially. The front end of the first terminal module mounting groove 113 penetrates downward through the second lower surface 1122. Those skilled in the art can understand that by arranging the middle part of the first terminal module mounting groove 113 to be surrounded by the wall portion of the first conductive housing 11 in all directions circumferentially, on the one hand, better shielding can be provided for the conductive terminals located in the first terminal module mounting groove 113; on the other hand, adjacent first terminal module mounting grooves 113 can be better separated, thereby reducing signal crosstalk.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 23 As shown, the plurality of first terminal module mounting grooves 113 are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. The first conductive housing 11 includes a plurality of first partition walls 114 arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Two adjacent first terminal module mounting grooves 113 are separated by the corresponding first partition wall 114 along the second direction A2-A2. With such an arrangement, each first terminal module mounting groove 113 is relatively independent, thereby reducing signal crosstalk and improving the quality of data transmission.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 16 、 Figure 17 、 Figure 24 and Figure 25As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the second conductive housing 12 includes a second base portion 121 and a second protruding portion 122 extending forward from the second base portion 121. The second base portion 121 is provided with a third upper surface 1211, a third lower surface 1212, a plurality of first mounting studs 1213 protruding upward from the third upper surface 1211, and a plurality of second mounting studs 1214 protruding downward from the third lower surface 1212. In addition, the second base portion 121 is further provided with a second rear surface 1215 and a receiving groove 1216 recessed forward from the second rear surface 1215. The receiving groove 1216 penetrates the second base portion 121 vertically. In addition, the second base portion 121 is further provided with a second mounting slot 1217. At least one second groove 1218 is provided at the top of the second base portion 121 near the second protruding portion 122. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, there are two second grooves 1218. The second base portion 121 is further provided with a plurality of second mounting blocks 1219 protruding into each second groove 1218. The second conductive housing 12 further includes a mounting post 1214a protruding downward from the second mounting stud 1214. The mounting post 1214a is used to insert into the mounting through-hole of the circuit board 200 to achieve mounting and positioning. In an embodiment of the present utility model, the bottom wall of the second conductive housing 12 is welded and fixed to the grounding fixing piece of the circuit board 200.

[0091] The second protruding portion 122 is provided with a fourth upper surface 1221, a fourth lower surface 1222, and a plurality of second filling grooves 1223 penetrating downward through the fourth lower surface 1222. The second filling grooves 1223 penetrate forward through the second front end surface 1220 of the second protruding portion 122. The second protruding portion 122 further includes a plurality of second positioning posts 1224 protruding downward from the second lower surface 1122.

[0092] Please refer to Figure 25As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the second conductive housing 12 further includes a plurality of second terminal module mounting grooves 123 extending along the first direction A1-A1. Each second terminal module mounting groove 123 extends from the second base portion 121 to the second protruding portion 122. The rear end of the second terminal module mounting groove 123 communicates with the receiving groove 1216. The middle part of the second terminal module mounting groove 123 is circumferentially surrounded by the wall portion of the second conductive housing 12 on all four sides. The front end of the second terminal module mounting groove 123 penetrates upward through the fourth upper surface 1221. Those skilled in the art can understand that by setting the middle part of the second terminal module mounting groove 123 to be circumferentially surrounded by the wall portion of the second conductive housing 12 on all four sides, on the one hand, it can better shield the conductive terminals located in the second terminal module mounting groove 123; on the other hand, adjacent second terminal module mounting grooves 123 can be well separated, thereby reducing signal crosstalk.

[0093] Please refer to Figure 25 As shown, the plurality of second terminal module mounting grooves 123 are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. The second conductive housing 12 includes a plurality of second partition walls 124 arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Adjacent two second terminal module mounting grooves 123 are separated by the corresponding second partition wall 124 along the second direction A2-A2. With such a setting, each second terminal module mounting groove 123 is relatively independent, thereby reducing signal crosstalk and improving the quality of data transmission.

[0094] Please refer to Figures 16 to 32 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the insulating fixing block 2 includes a first insulating fixing block 21 and a second insulating fixing block 22. The first insulating fixing block 21 is fixed in the first filling groove 1123, and the second insulating fixing block 22 is fixed in the second filling groove 1223. Preferably, in order to increase the bonding force between the first insulating fixing block 21 and the first conductive housing 11, the first insulating fixing block 21 is formed by secondary molding in the first filling groove 1123. Similarly, in order to increase the bonding force between the second insulating fixing block 22 and the second conductive housing 12, the second insulating fixing block 22 is formed by secondary molding in the second filling groove 1223.

[0095] The first insulating fixing block 21 is provided with a plurality of first slots 211 and a plurality of second slots 212, wherein adjacent first slots 211 and second slots 212 form a group and communicate with the corresponding first terminal module mounting groove 113. The first insulating fixing block 21 is further provided with a first front surface 210, and the first front surface 210 is coplanar with the first front end surface 1120 of the first protruding portion 112.

[0096] Similarly, the second insulating fixing block 22 is provided with a plurality of third slots 221 and a plurality of fourth slots 222. Adjacent third slots 221 and fourth slots 222 form a group and communicate with the corresponding second terminal module mounting slot 123. The second insulating fixing block 22 is provided with a second front surface 220, and the second front surface 220 is coplanar with the second front end surface 1220 of the second protruding portion 122.

[0097] Please refer to Figures 22 to 32 As shown, the plurality of conductive terminals 3 include a plurality of first conductive terminals 31 and a plurality of second conductive terminals 32. Each first conductive terminal 31 includes a first fixing portion 311 extending along the first direction A1-A1, a first contact arm 310 extending forward from the front end of the first fixing portion 311, a second fixing portion 312 bent downward from the rear end of the first fixing portion 311, and a first mounting leg 313 extending from the bottom end of the second fixing portion 312. The first contact arm 310 is provided with a first contact portion 3101 protruding into the receiving slot 101 to contact the first signal contact piece 3041 of the tongue plate 301. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting leg 313 extends horizontally backward from the bottom end of the second fixing portion 312 to contact the first signal conductive piece and the second signal conductive piece of the circuit board 200.

[0098] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first conductive terminals 31 are divided into several groups. Each group of first conductive terminals 31 includes a first signal terminal S1 and a second signal terminal S2 adjacent to the first signal terminal S1. Preferably, the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2 in each group of first conductive terminals 31 form a differential pair to improve the signal transmission speed.

[0099] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connector 100 further includes a first holding block 33 fixed on the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2 of each group of first conductive terminals 31. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2 are injection molded into the first holding block 33 to form an integral first terminal module 31a. The first contact portions 3101 of the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2 in each first terminal module 31a are respectively abutted against the first signal contact piece 3041 of the docking module 300. The first mounting legs 313 of the first signal terminal S1 and the first mounting legs 313 of the second signal terminal S2 in each first terminal module 31a are respectively in contact with the first signal conductive piece and the second signal conductive piece of the circuit board 200.

[0100] In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the first holding block 33 includes a first fixing block 331 fixed to the front end of the first fixing portion 311 of the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2, a second fixing block 332 fixed to the rear end of the first fixing portion 311 of the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2, a third fixing block 333 fixed to the upper end of the second fixing portion 312 of the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2, and a fourth fixing block 334 fixed to the lower end of the second fixing portion 312 of the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2.

[0101] Similarly, each second conductive terminal 32 includes a third fixing portion 321 extending along the first direction A1-A1, a second contact arm 320 extending forward from the front end of the third fixing portion 321, a fourth fixing portion 322 bent downward from the rear end of the third fixing portion 321, and a second mounting leg 323 extending from the bottom end of the fourth fixing portion 322. The second contact arm 320 is provided with a second contact portion 3201 protruding into the receiving slot 101 to contact the second signal contact piece 3051 of the tongue plate 301. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the second mounting leg 323 extends horizontally forward from the bottom end of the fourth fixing portion 322 to contact the third signal conductive piece and the fourth signal conductive piece of the circuit board 200.

[0102] In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the plurality of second conductive terminals 32 are divided into several groups, and each group of second conductive terminals 32 includes a third signal terminal S3 and a fourth signal terminal S4 adjacent to the third signal terminal S3. Preferably, the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4 in each group of second conductive terminals 32 form a differential pair to improve the signal transmission speed.

[0103] In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connector 100 further includes a second holding block 34 fixed to the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4 of each group of second conductive terminals 32. In one embodiment of the present utility model, the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4 are insert-molded in the second holding block 34 to form an integral second terminal module 32a. The second contact portions 3201 of the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4 in each second terminal module 32a are respectively abutted against the second signal contact pieces 3051 of the docking module 300. The second mounting legs 323 of the third signal terminal S3 and the second mounting legs 323 of the fourth signal terminal S4 in each second terminal module 32a are respectively in contact with the third signal conductive piece and the fourth signal conductive piece of the circuit board 200.

[0104] In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the second holding block 34 includes a fifth fixing block 341 fixed to the front end of the third fixing portion 321 of the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4, a sixth fixing block 342 fixed to the rear end of the third fixing portion 321 of the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4, a seventh fixing block 343 fixed to the upper end of the fourth fixing portion 322 of the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4, and an eighth fixing block 344 fixed to the lower end of the fourth fixing portion 322 of the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4.

[0105] Please refer to Figures 1 to 32 As shown, in one embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connector 100 further includes at least one ground sheet 4 mounted on the conductive housing 1. The ground sheet 4 includes a first ground sheet 41 and a second ground sheet 42. In the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, there are two first ground sheets 41 and they are made of a metal material; there are also two second ground sheets 42 and they are made of a metal material.

[0106] Each first ground sheet 41 is generally U-shaped and includes a first mounting plate 411, a second mounting plate 412 opposite to the first mounting plate 411, a first connecting plate 413 connecting one side of the first mounting plate 411 and one side of the second mounting plate 412, and a first extension plate 414 extending downward and backward from the other side of the second mounting plate 412. The first mounting plate 411 is provided with a first mounting positioning hole 4111 for cooperating with the first positioning post 1124. The first extension plate 414 is received in the first groove 1118 of the corresponding first conductive housing 11, and the first extension plate 414 is provided with a first mounting hole 4141 for cooperating with the first mounting protrusion 1119.

[0107] The first connecting plate 413 abuts against and at least partially shields the first front surface 210 of the first insulating fixing block 21. The first connecting plate 413 is located at the front end of the receiving slot 101 along the first direction A1-A1; when the docking module 300 is inserted, the tongue plate 301 may first contact the first connecting plate 413, which is beneficial to discharging static electricity. The second mounting plate 412 is provided with a plurality of first grounding spring arms 415 arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. One of the first grounding spring arms 415 is provided on each side of the first contact arm 310 of each group of first conductive terminals 31 to improve the shielding effect and the quality of signal transmission.

[0108] The first grounding spring arm 415 bulges away from the first mounting plate 411 as a whole. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first grounding spring arm 415 includes a first middle portion 4150, a first spring arm portion 4151 connecting one end of the first middle portion 4150 and the first connecting plate 413, and a second spring arm portion 4152 connecting the other end of the first middle portion 4150 and the first extension plate 414. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first middle portion 4150 is provided with a first convex protrusion 4150a protruding into the receiving slot 101. The first spring arm portion 4151 is provided with a first abutting spring arm 4151a extending towards the first middle portion 4150 and a first relief groove 4151b corresponding to the first abutting spring arm 4151a and providing a deformation space for the first abutting spring arm 4151a. The second spring arm portion 4152 is provided with a second abutting spring arm 4152a extending towards the first middle portion 4150 and a second relief groove 4152b corresponding to the second abutting spring arm 4152a and providing a deformation space for the second abutting spring arm 4152a. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first abutting spring arm 4151a and the second abutting spring arm 4152a are respectively located on both sides of the first middle portion 4150. The first abutting spring arm 4151a and the second abutting spring arm 4152a are arranged in alignment along the first direction A1-A1. The free ends of the first abutting spring arm 4151a and the second abutting spring arm 4152a are both close to the first middle portion 4150. The first abutting spring arm 4151a, the first convex protrusion 4150a, and the second abutting spring arm 4152a are all in contact with the first grounding contact piece 3042 of the docking module 300. Through this three-point contact method, it is beneficial to achieve a better shielding effect.

[0109] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first elastic arm portion 4151 is provided with a first frame 4151c in a surrounding manner. The first relief groove 4151b is a closed groove and is surrounded by the first frame 4151c. The first abutting elastic arm 4151a is connected to a wall portion of the first frame 4151c, and the other three wall portions of the first frame 4151c respectively surround the other three sides of the first abutting elastic arm 4151a. In an embodiment of the present utility model, by providing the first frame 4151c surrounding the first abutting elastic arm 4151a, better protection can be provided for the first abutting elastic arm 4151a to prevent the first abutting elastic arm 4151a from being excessively deformed.

[0110] Similarly, the second elastic arm portion 4152 is provided with a second frame 4152c in a surrounding manner. The second relief groove 4152b is a closed groove and is surrounded by the second frame 4152c. The second abutting elastic arm 4152a is connected to a wall portion of the second frame 4152c, and the other three wall portions of the second frame 4152c respectively surround the other three sides of the second abutting elastic arm 4152a. In an embodiment of the present utility model, by providing the second frame 4152c surrounding the second abutting elastic arm 4152a, better protection can be provided for the second abutting elastic arm 4152a to prevent the second abutting elastic arm 4152a from being excessively deformed.

[0111] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first positioning post 1124 is fixed to the first mounting and positioning hole 4111, thereby fixing the first mounting plate 411 to the second upper surface 1121 of the first protrusion 112. Please refer to Figure 21 As shown, the dimension of the first mounting hole 4141 along the first direction A1-A1 may be slightly larger than the dimension of the first mounting protrusion 1119 along the first direction A1-A1, so that when the first abutting elastic arm 4151a, the first intermediate portion 4150, and the second abutting elastic arm 4152a are abutted and deformed by the first grounding contact piece 3042 of the docking module 300, the first extension plate 414 can move appropriately along the first direction A1-A1 in the first groove 1118.

[0112] Each second grounding piece 42 is generally U-shaped, and includes a third mounting plate 421, a fourth mounting plate 422 opposite to the third mounting plate 421, a second connecting plate 423 connecting one side of the third mounting plate 421 and one side of the fourth mounting plate 422, and a second extension plate 424 extending downward and backward from the other side of the fourth mounting plate 422. The third mounting plate 421 is provided with a second mounting positioning hole 4211 that cooperates with the second positioning post 1224. The second extension plate 424 is received in a second groove 1218 of the corresponding second conductive housing 12, and the second extension plate 424 is provided with a second mounting hole 4241 that cooperates with the second mounting protrusion 1219.

[0113] The second connecting plate 423 abuts against and at least partially shields the second front surface 220 of the second insulating fixing block 22. The second connecting plate 423 is located at the front end of the receiving slot 101 along the first direction A1-A1; when the docking module 300 is inserted, the tongue plate 301 may first contact the second connecting plate 423, which is beneficial to releasing static electricity. The fourth mounting plate 422 is provided with a plurality of second grounding elastic arms 425 arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. One of the second grounding elastic arms 425 is provided on each side of the second contact arm 320 of each group of second conductive terminals 32 to improve the shielding effect and the quality of signal transmission.

[0114] The second grounding elastic arm 425 bulges away from the third mounting plate 421 as a whole. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second grounding elastic arm 425 includes a second middle portion 4250, a third elastic arm portion 4251 connecting one end of the second middle portion 4250 and the second connecting plate 423, and a fourth elastic arm portion 4252 connecting the other end of the second middle portion 4250 and the second extension plate 424. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second middle portion 4250 is provided with a second convex bump 4250a protruding into the receiving slot 101. The third elastic arm portion 4251 is provided with a third abutting elastic arm 4251a extending towards the second middle portion 4250, and a third relief groove 4251b corresponding to the third abutting elastic arm 4251a and providing a deformation space for the third abutting elastic arm 4251a. The fourth elastic arm portion 4252 is provided with a fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a extending towards the second middle portion 4250, and a fourth relief groove 4252b corresponding to the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a and providing a deformation space for the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the third abutting elastic arm 4251a and the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a are respectively located on both sides of the second middle portion 4250. The third abutting elastic arm 4251a and the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a are arranged in alignment along the first direction A1-A1. The free ends of the third abutting elastic arm 4251a and the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a are both close to the second middle portion 4250. The third abutting elastic arm 4251a, the second convex bump 4250a, and the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a are all in contact with the second grounding contact piece 3052 of the docking module 300. Through this three-point contact method, it is beneficial to achieve a better shielding effect.

[0115] In an embodiment of the present invention, the third elastic arm portion 4251 is provided with a third frame body 4251c in a circumferential surrounding manner. The third relief groove 4251b is a closed groove and is surrounded by the third frame body 4251c. The third abutting elastic arm 4251a is connected to one wall portion of the third frame body 4251c, and the other three wall portions of the third frame body 4251c respectively surround the other three sides of the third abutting elastic arm 4251a. In an embodiment of the present invention, by providing the third frame body 4251c surrounding the third abutting elastic arm 4251a, better protection can be provided for the third abutting elastic arm 4251a to prevent the third abutting elastic arm 4251a from being excessively deformed.

[0116] Similarly, the fourth elastic arm portion 4252 is provided with a fourth frame body 4252c that surrounds it in a circumferential manner. The fourth relief groove 4252b is a closed groove and is surrounded by the fourth frame body 4252c. The fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a is connected to one wall portion of the fourth frame body 4252c, and the other three wall portions of the fourth frame body 4252c respectively surround the other three sides of the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a. In an embodiment of the present utility model, by providing the fourth frame body 4252c that surrounds the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a, better protection can be provided for the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a to prevent the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a from being overly deformed.

[0117] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the second positioning post 1224 is fixed to the second installation positioning hole 4211, thereby fixing the third installation plate 421 to the fourth lower surface 1222 of the second protruding portion 122. Please refer to Figure 20 As shown, the dimension of the second installation hole 4241 along the first direction A1-A1 may be slightly larger than the dimension of the second installation protrusion 1219 along the first direction A1-A1. Thus, when the third abutting elastic arm 4251a, the second intermediate portion 4250, and the fourth abutting elastic arm 4252a are deformed by being abutted by the second grounding contact piece 3052 of the docking module 300, the second extension plate 424 can move appropriately along the first direction A1-A1 in the second groove 1218.

[0118] Please refer to Figures 11 to 15 As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical connector 100 further includes a mounting block 5 mounted on the conductive housing 1. In an embodiment of the present utility model, the mounting block 5 is a metal mounting block made of a metal material to improve the shielding effect and the quality of signal transmission. In another embodiment of the present utility model, the mounting block 5 can also be a composite mounting block formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material.

[0119] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the mounting block 5 includes a base 51, a first mounting protrusion 52 extending upward from the base 51, a second mounting protrusion 53 extending upward from the base 51, a plurality of first receiving grooves 522 penetrating through the mounting block 5 vertically, and a plurality of second receiving grooves 532 penetrating through the mounting block 5 vertically. The base 51 is provided with a plurality of positioning openings 510 on both sides thereof, and the positioning openings 510 cooperate with the second mounting convex posts 1214. The base 51 is provided with a top surface 511 and a bottom surface 512, and both the first mounting protrusion 52 and the second mounting protrusion 53 protrude upward from the top surface 511 of the base 51.

[0120] The plurality of first receiving grooves 522 penetrate upward through the first mounting convex portion 52. The first mounting convex portion 52 is provided with a rear back plate 521 protruding further upward and a first partition wall 523 separating the plurality of first receiving grooves 522. The rear back plate 521 is used to pass through the receiving groove 1216 and the first mounting groove 1116 and insert into the first mounting slot 1117. The rear back plate 521 shields the second fixing portion 312 of the first conductive terminal 31 and the fourth fixing portion 322 of the second conductive terminal 32 to form a shielding isolation from the outside. The first receiving groove 522 is used to receive the fourth fixing block 334 and support the second fixing portion 312 of the first conductive terminal 31 in the first receiving groove 522. With such an arrangement, on the one hand, the shielding effect on the first conductive terminal 31 is improved, and on the other hand, the occurrence of short circuit due to the contact between the second fixing portion 312 and the mounting block 5 is avoided.

[0121] The plurality of second receiving grooves 532 penetrate upward through the second mounting convex portion 53. The second mounting convex portion 53 is provided with a mounting positioning plate 531 and a second partition wall 533 separating the plurality of second receiving grooves 532. The mounting positioning plate 531 is used to insert into the second mounting slot 1217 to achieve mounting positioning. The second receiving groove 532 is used to receive the eighth fixing block 344 and support the fourth fixing portion 322 of the second conductive terminal 32 in the second receiving groove 532. With such an arrangement, on the one hand, the shielding effect on the second conductive terminal 32 is improved, and on the other hand, the occurrence of short circuit due to the contact between the fourth fixing portion 322 and the mounting block 5 is avoided.

[0122] Please refer to Figure 11 As shown in the figure, in an embodiment of the present invention, the base 51, the first mounting convex portion 52, the second mounting convex portion 53, and the rear back plate 521 are of an integral structure. The rear back plate 521 can play a better shielding role for the second fixing portion 312 of the first conductive terminal 31 and the fourth fixing portion 322 of the second conductive terminal 32, thereby improving the quality of signal transmission.

[0123] Please refer to Figure 12As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the base 51 is further provided with a plurality of first through holes 513 and a plurality of second through holes 514 that penetrate through the top surface 511 and the bottom surface 512. Each first through hole 513 is used for the first mounting feet 313 of the corresponding first signal terminal S1 and second signal terminal S2 in the first terminal module 31a to pass through. Each second through hole 514 is used for the second mounting feet 323 of the corresponding third signal terminal S3 and fourth signal terminal S4 in the second terminal module 32a to pass through. The first mounting feet 313 and the second mounting feet 323 are used for mounting on the circuit board 200.

[0124] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figures 12 to 15 As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, in order to improve the shielding of the first mounting feet 313 and the second mounting feet 323, the electrical connector 100 further includes a plurality of first shielding ribs 54, a plurality of second shielding ribs 55, a plurality of third shielding ribs 56, and a plurality of fourth shielding ribs 57. In an embodiment of the present utility model, the plurality of first shielding ribs 54, the plurality of second shielding ribs 55, the plurality of third shielding ribs 56, and the plurality of fourth shielding ribs 57 are all provided on the mounting block 5 and protrude downward from the bottom surface 512 of the base 51. One first shielding rib 54 and one second shielding rib 55 are respectively provided on both sides of each first through hole 513 to better shield the first mounting feet 313 of the first signal terminal S1 and the second signal terminal S2 in a group of first terminal modules 31a, thereby improving the quality of signal transmission. One third shielding rib 56 and one fourth shielding rib 57 are respectively provided on both sides of each second through hole 514 to better shield the second mounting feet 323 of the third signal terminal S3 and the fourth signal terminal S4 in a group of second terminal modules 32a, thereby improving the quality of signal transmission.

[0125] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first shielding rib 54, the second shielding rib 55, the third shielding rib 56, and the fourth shielding rib 57 are all integrally formed with the base 51. Of course, in other embodiments, the first shielding rib 54, the second shielding rib 55, the third shielding rib 56, and the fourth shielding rib 57 can also be separately manufactured from the base 51 and assembled and fixed to the base 51.

[0126] Please refer to Figure 5As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the first shielding rib 54 and the third shielding rib 56 are arranged at intervals along the first direction A1-A1; the second shielding rib 55 and the fourth shielding rib 57 are arranged at intervals along the first direction A1-A1. The first shielding rib 54 and the third shielding rib 56 are aligned along the first direction A1-A1; the second shielding rib 55 and the fourth shielding rib 57 are aligned along the first direction A1-A1.

[0127] The first shielding rib 54 is provided with a first lower mounting surface 541, the second shielding rib 55 is provided with a second lower mounting surface 551, the third shielding rib 56 is provided with a third lower mounting surface 561, the fourth shielding rib 57 is provided with a fourth lower mounting surface 571, the first mounting leg 313 is provided with a first lower contact surface 3131, and the second mounting leg 323 is provided with a second lower contact surface 3231. In order to improve the reliability of contact, in the illustrated embodiment of the present utility model, the first lower mounting surface 541, the second lower mounting surface 551, the third lower mounting surface 561, the fourth lower mounting surface 571, the first lower contact surface 3131, and the second lower contact surface 3231 are all coplanar.

[0128] When assembling the electrical connector 100, first, the first insulating fixing block 21 is fixed in the first filling groove 1123, and the second insulating fixing block 22 is fixed in the second filling groove 1223.

[0129] Then, assemble the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12 together, wherein the first mounting stud 1213 is inserted into the first positioning through-hole 1114; the first base 111 and the second base 121 correspond to each other vertically; the first protruding portion 112 and the second protruding portion 122 correspond to each other vertically; the first mounting groove 1116 and the second mounting groove 1216 communicate with each other vertically. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting stud 1213 and the first positioning through-hole 1114 are in interference fit to increase the holding force between the two. In addition, in order to further increase the bonding force between the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12, the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12 are welded at the joint position. For example, the first conductive housing 11 is provided with an upwardly recessed first welding groove 11a at the joint position, and the second conductive housing 12 is provided with a downwardly recessed second welding groove 12a at the joint position. The first welding groove 11a and the second welding groove 12a at the corresponding positions communicate with each other, which is conducive to filling solder in the first welding groove 11a and the second welding groove 12a, so as to realize the welding and fixing of the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12. After the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12 are fixed, a receiving slot 101 for receiving the docking module 300 is formed between the first protruding portion 112 and the second protruding portion 122.

[0130] Then, respectively mount the first grounding tab 41 and the second grounding tab 42 on the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12.

[0131] Then, the first terminal module 31a and the second terminal module 32a are installed from the rear to the front along the first direction A1-A1 in the corresponding first terminal module mounting slots 113 and second terminal module mounting slots 123. At this time, the first fixing block 331 and the second fixing block 332 are clamped in the corresponding first terminal module mounting slots 113, so that the first fixing portion 311 of the first conductive terminal 31 is mounted in the first terminal module mounting slots 113 to avoid short circuit due to contact with the first conductive housing 11. At least a part of the first contact arm 310 of the first signal terminal S1 extends into the first slot 211 of the first insulating fixing block 21. At least a part of the first contact arm 310 of the second signal terminal S2 extends into the second slot 212 of the first insulating fixing block 21. Similarly, the fifth fixing block 341 and the sixth fixing block 342 are clamped in the corresponding second terminal module mounting slots 123, so that the third fixing portion 321 of the second conductive terminal 32 is mounted in the second terminal module mounting slots 123 to avoid short circuit due to contact with the second conductive housing 12. At least a part of the second contact arm 320 of the third signal terminal S3 extends into the third slot 221 of the second insulating fixing block 22. At least a part of the second contact arm 320 of the fourth signal terminal S4 extends into the fourth slot 222 of the second insulating fixing block 22.

[0132] Then, the mounting block 5 is mounted on the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12. The first fixing portion 311 and the second fixing portion 312 of the first conductive terminal 31 are respectively received in the first terminal module mounting groove 113 and the first receiving groove 522. The third fixing portion 321 and the fourth fixing portion 322 of the second conductive terminal 32 are respectively received in the second terminal module mounting groove 123 and the second receiving groove 532. The first terminal module mounting groove 113 is an annular groove surrounded by several wall portions of the first conductive housing 11, and adjacent first terminal module mounting grooves 113 are separated from each other, so that better shielding can be provided for the first fixing portion 311 of the first conductive terminal 31. The second terminal module mounting groove 123 is an annular groove surrounded by several wall portions of the second conductive housing 12, and adjacent second terminal module mounting grooves 123 are separated from each other, so that better shielding can be provided for the third fixing portion 321 of the second conductive terminal 32. The first receiving groove 522 is an annular groove surrounded by several wall portions of the mounting block 5, and adjacent first receiving grooves 522 are separated from each other, so that better shielding can be provided for the second fixing portion 312 of the first conductive terminal 31. The second receiving groove 532 is an annular groove surrounded by several wall portions of the mounting block 5, and adjacent second receiving grooves 532 are separated from each other, so that better shielding can be provided for the fourth fixing portion 322 of the second conductive terminal 32. When the mounting block 5 is mounted in place, the mounting block 5 contacts the rear ends of the several first partition walls 114 and the rear ends of the several second partition walls 124, which is beneficial to further improving the shielding effect.

[0133] Those skilled in the art can understand that the steps in the above assembly method can be flexibly adjusted according to needs, and the present invention will not elaborate on this.

[0134] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connector 100 further includes a thin film 13 fixed on the first upper surface 1111 of the first conductive housing 11 and covering the weight reduction groove 1113. The thin film 13 has a flat upper surface so that when the electrical connector 100 is mounted on the circuit board 200, the suction cup can suck the thin film 13 to grasp the electrical connector 100. In an embodiment of the present invention, the thin film 13 is a polyester thin film.

[0135] Figures 33 to 40 Another embodiment of the electrical connector 100 of the present invention is disclosed, wherein Figures 33 to 40 andFigures 1 to 32 The same reference numerals used herein denote the same or corresponding technical features, and the description thereof will not be repeated in this utility model. Hereinafter, only the main distinguishing technical features of the electrical connector 100 described in these two embodiments will be described.

[0136] Please refer to Figures 33 to 40 As shown, in this embodiment, the plurality of first terminal module mounting grooves 113 are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. The first conductive housing 11 includes a plurality of first partition walls 114 arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each first partition wall 114 is provided with a first notch 1140 at the bottom. The first partition wall 114 includes first side walls 1140a exposed in the first notch 1140 and located on both sides of the first notch 1140.

[0137] Similarly, the plurality of second terminal module mounting grooves 123 are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. The second conductive housing 12 includes a plurality of second partition walls 124 arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each second partition wall 124 is provided with a second notch 1240 at the bottom. The second partition wall 124 includes second side walls 1240a exposed in the second notch 1240 and located on both sides of the second notch 1240.

[0138] Correspondingly, the first partition wall 523 of the mounting block 5 is provided with a first rib 5230 at its top, and the second partition wall 533 of the mounting block 5 is provided with a second rib 5330 at its top. The first rib 5230 is provided with first side wall surfaces 5230a on both sides thereof. The second rib 5330 is provided with second side wall surfaces 5330a on both sides thereof.

[0139] When the mounting block 5 is assembled with the first conductive housing 11 and the second conductive housing 12, the first rib 5230 of the mounting block 5 is clamped in the first notch 1140 of the first conductive housing 11, and the second rib 5330 of the mounting block 5 is clamped in the second notch 1240 of the second conductive housing 12. At this time, the first side wall surface 5230a of the first rib 5230 can be in close contact with the first side wall 1140a of the first partition wall 114, and the second side wall surface 5330a of the second rib 5330 can be in close contact with the second side wall 1240a of the second partition wall 124. With such a setting, the gap between the first partition wall 114 and the first spacer wall 523 is reduced, and the gap between the second partition wall 124 and the second spacer wall 533 is also reduced, which is beneficial to improving crosstalk during signal transmission and improving the quality of signal transmission. Of course, those skilled in the art can understand that the first rib 5230 and the first notch 1140 can also be swapped, that is, the first rib 5230 is provided on the first partition wall 114, and the first notch 1140 is provided on the first spacer wall 523. Similarly, the second rib 5330 and the second notch 1240 can also be swapped, that is, the second rib 5330 is provided on the second partition wall 124, and the second notch 1240 is provided on the second spacer wall 533.

[0140] The mounting block 5 is a metal mounting block or a composite mounting block formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material. Preferably, the mounting block 5 is a metal mounting block made of a metal material to provide a better shielding effect.

[0141] In an embodiment of the present invention, both the first rib 5230 and the second rib 5330 are electroplated adhesives to further improve crosstalk during signal transmission and improve the quality of signal transmission.

[0142] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and do not limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. The understanding of the present invention should be based on those skilled in the art. Although this specification has described the present invention in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that those skilled in the art can still modify the present invention or make equivalent replacements, and all technical solutions and their improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, the housing including a receiving slot configured to at least partially receive a docking module in a first direction, a plurality of first terminal module mounting slots communicating with the receiving slot, and a first partition wall separating adjacent ones of the first terminal module mounting slots; A first terminal module, the first terminal module at least partially received in the first terminal module mounting slot, the first terminal module having a first conductive terminal, the first conductive terminal including a first fixing portion, a first contact arm connected to one end of the first fixing portion, and a second fixing portion connected to the other end of the first fixing portion; And A mounting block, the mounting block mounted on the housing, the mounting block including a base, a plurality of first receiving slots penetrating the base, and a first partition wall separating adjacent ones of the first receiving slots; Wherein, the first fixing portion is at least partially located in the first terminal module mounting slot, the second fixing portion is at least partially located in the first receiving slot, and the first contact arm includes a first contact portion protruding into the receiving slot; The mounting block is a metal mounting block or a composite mounting block formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material, and the first conductive terminal does not contact the mounting block; The first partition wall and the first partition wall are provided with a first rib and a first notch that cooperate with each other, wherein the first rib is clamped in the first notch.

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first notch is provided in the first partition wall, and the first rib is provided in the first partition wall; The first partition wall includes first side walls exposed in the first notch and located on both sides of the first notch; The first rib is provided with first side wall surfaces on both sides thereof; The first side wall surface is in close contact with the first side wall.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first rib is electroplated glue.

4. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first conductive terminals of the first terminal module are two and are respectively a first signal terminal and a second signal terminal, the first terminal module including a first holding block fixed on the second fixing portions of the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal; the first holding block is received in the first receiving slot, so that the second fixing portions of the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are mounted in the first receiving slot without contacting the mounting block.

5. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is provided with a plurality of second terminal module mounting slots extending in the first direction and a second partition wall separating adjacent ones of the second terminal module mounting slots; The electrical connector includes a second terminal module, the second terminal module at least partially received in the second terminal module mounting slot, the second terminal module including a second conductive terminal, the second conductive terminal including a third fixing portion, a second contact arm connected to one end of the third fixing portion, and a fourth fixing portion connected to the other end of the third fixing portion; The mounting block includes a plurality of second receiving slots penetrating the base and a second partition wall separating adjacent ones of the second receiving slots; The third fixing part is at least partially located in the second terminal module installation groove, the fourth fixing part is at least partially located in the second receiving groove, and the second contact arm includes a second contact part protruding into the receiving slot. The second partition wall and the second spacer wall are provided with a second rib and a second notch that cooperate with each other, wherein the second rib is clamped in the second notch.

6. The electrical connector according to claim 5, wherein: The second notch is provided on the second partition wall, and the second rib is provided on the second spacer wall. The second partition wall includes second side walls that are exposed in the second notch and are located on both sides of the second notch. The second rib is provided with second side wall surfaces on both sides thereof. The second side wall surfaces are in close contact with the second side walls.

7. The electrical connector according to claim 5, wherein: The second rib is electroplated glue.

8. The electrical connector according to claim 5, wherein: The second conductive terminals of the second terminal module are two and are respectively a third signal terminal and a fourth signal terminal. The second terminal module includes a second holding block fixed on the fourth fixing part of the third signal terminal and the fourth fixing part of the fourth signal terminal. The second holding block is received in the second receiving groove, so that the fourth fixing part of the third signal terminal and the fourth fixing part of the fourth signal terminal are erected in the second receiving groove and do not contact the mounting block.

9. The electrical connector according to claim 5, wherein: The housing includes a first conductive housing and a second conductive housing. The receiving slot is jointly formed by the first conductive housing and the second conductive housing. The first terminal module installation groove and the first partition wall are provided on the first conductive housing, and the second terminal module installation groove and the second partition wall are provided on the second conductive housing.

10. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is a conductive housing. The first fixing part is erected in the first terminal module installation groove, so that the first fixing part does not contact the conductive housing. Wherein, the conductive housing is a metal housing; or The conductive housing is a composite housing formed by electroplating a metal material on an insulating material.

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