Connector housing assembly and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector housing assembly and a connector. The connector housing assembly comprises: a housing; and the metal plate is arranged in the shell. When an upper row of terminals and a lower row of terminals of the connector are arranged in the shell, the metal plate is located between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals and does not make contact with the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals, and the metal plate is used for reducing signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals. According to the utility model, the metal plate arranged in the housing can effectively reduce the signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals, thereby improving the signal integrity of the connector. Moreover, the metal plate is simple in structure and easy to manufacture and install, so that the cost of the connector can be reduced, and the manufacturing efficiency of the connector can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the prior art, a high-speed signal connector generally includes a housing, an upper row of terminals, and a lower row of terminals. The upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals are arranged in the housing and are spaced relative to each other in the height direction of the housing. In the prior art, in order to reduce the signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals, an upper grounding connector and a lower grounding connector need to be provided in the housing to shorten the connector resonance path and increase the connector resonance frequency. The upper grounding connector is in the shape of a strip and is in electrical contact or connection with all the grounding terminals in the upper row of terminals, and the lower grounding connector is in the shape of a strip and is in electrical contact or connection with all the grounding terminals in the lower row of terminals. The structure and shape of the upper grounding connector and the lower grounding connector in the prior art are relatively complex and difficult to install, which not only increases the cost of the connector but also reduces the manufacturing efficiency 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 present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing; and a metal plate disposed within the housing. When the upper and lower rows of terminals of a connector are disposed within the housing, the metal plate is positioned between the upper and lower rows of terminals and does not contact the upper and lower rows of terminals, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a horizontal partition wall is formed in the housing, and the metal plate is embedded in the horizontal partition wall. When the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals of the connector are set in the housing, the horizontal partition wall is located between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a slot is formed in the horizontal partition wall, and the metal plate is inserted into the slot of the horizontal partition wall.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal partition wall extends in the transverse and longitudinal directions of the shell, and the horizontal partition wall has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of the shell; the slot has an insertion port formed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal partition wall, and the metal plate is inserted into the slot via the insertion port.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of slits extending along the longitudinal direction of the shell are formed on the metal plate, and the plurality of slits are arranged in a row in the transverse direction of the shell, so that the metal plate is comb-shaped; a plurality of vertical ribs are formed in the slots of the horizontal partition wall, and the plurality of vertical ribs are respectively inserted into the plurality of slits of the metal plate to position and retain the metal plate in the slots.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of vertical ribs extending along the longitudinal direction of the shell are formed in the slot of the horizontal partition wall, and the plurality of vertical ribs divide the slot into a plurality of sub-slots; the metal plate includes a plurality of sub-metal plates arranged side by side in the transverse direction of the shell, and the plurality of sub-metal plates are respectively inserted into the plurality of sub-slots.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the metal plate through an insert injection molding process, so that the housing and the metal plate become an integral part.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the metal plate is a single metal plate continuously extending between the left and right side walls of the housing that are laterally opposite to each other.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one vertical partition wall is formed in the shell, and the at least one vertical partition wall divides the inner cavity of the shell into a plurality of sub-cavities; the plurality of sub-cavities are arranged side by side in the transverse direction of the shell, and one metal plate is respectively provided in each sub-cavity of the shell.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the multiple sub-cavities include a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity alternately arranged in the transverse direction of the shell, and the size of the first sub-cavity in the transverse direction of the shell is different from the size of the second sub-cavity in the transverse direction of the shell.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; an upper row of terminals disposed in the housing; and a lower row of terminals disposed in the housing. A metal plate is positioned between the upper and lower rows of terminals and does not contact them, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: an upper retaining body, used to retain the upper row of terminals and to be inserted into the shell; and a lower retaining body, used to retain the lower row of terminals and to be inserted into the shell, and the horizontal partition wall of the shell is located between the upper retaining body and the lower retaining body and separates the upper retaining body and the lower retaining body.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper retaining body is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the upper row of terminals through an embedded injection molding process, so that the upper retaining body and the upper row of terminals become an integrated part; and / or the lower retaining body is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the lower row of terminals through an embedded injection molding process, so that the lower retaining body and the lower row of terminals become an integrated part.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each terminal in the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals includes a front elastic arm, a rear elastic arm and a fixing portion connected between the front elastic arm and the rear elastic arm, the fixing portion of the upper row of terminals is fixed in the upper retaining body, and the fixing portion of the lower row of terminals is fixed in the lower retaining body; the shell has a front port and a rear port opposite to each other in its longitudinal direction, the front elastic arms of the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals are located in the front port of the shell, and the rear elastic arms of the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals are located in the rear port of the shell or extend from the rear port of the shell.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front elastic arms of the upper row terminals and the front elastic arms of the lower row terminals are spaced opposite to each other in the height direction of the shell, and are used to respectively make electrical contact with both sides of the first board card inserted between them; and / or the rear elastic arms of the upper row terminals and the rear elastic arms of the lower row terminals are spaced opposite to each other in the height direction of the shell, and are used to respectively make electrical contact with both sides of the second board card inserted between them.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a row of upper positioning grooves and a row of lower positioning grooves are respectively formed on the inner sides of the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell, and the ends of the front elastic arms of the upper row terminals are respectively positioned in the row of upper positioning grooves, and the ends of the front elastic arms of the lower row terminals are respectively positioned in the row of lower positioning grooves.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper retaining body is inserted between the top wall and the horizontal partition wall of the shell, and the lower retaining body is inserted between the bottom wall and the horizontal partition wall of the shell; an upper step portion is formed on the inner side of the top wall of the shell, which abuts against the front end of the upper retaining body to longitudinally position the upper retaining body and the upper row of terminals; a lower step portion is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the shell, which abuts against the front end of the lower retaining body to longitudinally position the lower retaining body and the lower row of terminals.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an upper mounting groove and a lower mounting groove communicating with the inner cavity of the shell are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell; the connector further includes: an upper locking block inserted into the upper mounting groove of the shell and abutting against the rear end of the upper retaining body to lock the upper retaining body in the shell; and a lower locking block inserted into the lower mounting groove of the shell and abutting against the rear end of the lower retaining body to lock the lower retaining body in the shell.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one vertical partition wall is formed in the shell, and the at least one vertical partition wall divides the inner cavity of the shell into a plurality of sub-cavities, and the plurality of sub-cavities are arranged side by side in the transverse direction of the shell, and the upper row of terminals, the lower row of terminals and the metal plate are respectively provided in each sub-cavity of the shell.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the multiple sub-cavities include a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity alternately arranged in the transverse direction of the shell, and the size of the first sub-cavity in the transverse direction of the shell is different from the size of the second sub-cavity in the transverse direction of the shell, so that the number of upper row terminals and lower row terminals arranged in the first sub-cavity is different from the number of upper row terminals and lower row terminals arranged in the second sub-cavity.

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing, having an upper mounting groove and a lower mounting groove formed on the top and bottom walls thereof, respectively, communicating with the inner cavity of the housing; an upper row of terminals disposed in the inner cavity of the housing; an upper retaining body for retaining the upper row of terminals and being inserted into the inner cavity of the housing; a lower row of terminals disposed in the inner cavity of the housing; a lower retaining body for retaining the lower row of terminals and being inserted into the inner cavity of the housing; an upper locking block inserted into the upper mounting groove of the housing and abutting against the rear end of the upper retaining body to lock the upper retaining body in the housing; and a lower locking block inserted into the lower mounting groove of the housing and abutting against the rear end of the lower retaining body to lock the lower retaining body in the housing.

[0025] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper locking block includes: an upper strip-shaped body extending in the transverse direction of the shell; and a row of upper teeth connected to the upper strip-shaped body, and the row of upper teeth tightly abuts against the rear end of the upper retaining body in the longitudinal direction of the shell, so that there is no gap between the two.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper row of terminals includes a ground terminal and a signal terminal, and the upper teeth span between the ground terminal and the signal terminal of the upper row of terminals or span between the signal terminals of the upper row of terminals.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper teeth and the upper row of terminals are adjacent to each other in a height direction of the housing, such that a distance therebetween is smaller than a predetermined value.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower locking block includes: a lower strip-shaped body extending in the transverse direction of the shell; and a row of lower teeth connected to the lower strip-shaped body, the row of lower teeth tightly resting on the rear end of the lower retaining body in the longitudinal direction of the shell, so that there is no gap between the two.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower row of terminals includes a ground terminal and a signal terminal, and the lower teeth span between the ground terminal and the signal terminal of the lower row of terminals or span between the signal terminals of the lower row of terminals.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower teeth portion and the lower row of terminals are adjacent to each other in a height direction of the housing, such that a distance therebetween is smaller than a predetermined value.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper retaining body is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the upper row of terminals through an embedded injection molding process, so that the upper retaining body and the upper row of terminals become an integrated part; and / or the lower retaining body is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the lower row of terminals through an embedded injection molding process, so that the lower retaining body and the lower row of terminals become an integrated part.

[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further comprises a metal plate disposed in the housing, wherein the metal plate is located between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals and does not contact the upper row of terminals and is used to reduce signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals and the lower row of terminals.

[0033] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the metal plate disposed within the housing effectively reduces signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals, thereby improving the connector's signal integrity. Furthermore, the metal plate's simple structure makes it easy to manufacture and install, thereby reducing connector costs and improving connector manufacturing efficiency.

[0034] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the upper retaining body and the lower retaining body are reliably locked in the shell by the upper locking block and the lower locking block respectively, so that the upper retaining body and the lower retaining body cannot move relative to the shell, so that the gap between the terminal and the shell will not change, thereby improving the signal integrity performance of the connector.

[0035] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the upper teeth of the upper locking block span between the ground terminal and the signal terminal of the upper row of terminals or span between the signal terminals and the signal terminals of the upper row of terminals and maintain a relatively close distance to the upper row of terminals, thereby being able to adjust the capacitance and inductance of the signal to the ground or the signal to the signal to obtain excellent signal integrity performance.

[0036] In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the lower teeth of the lower locking block span between the ground terminal and the signal terminal of the lower row of terminals or span between the signal terminal and the signal terminal of the lower row of terminals and maintain a relatively close distance to the lower row of terminals, thereby being able to adjust the capacitance and inductance of the signal to ground or the signal to signal to obtain excellent signal integrity performance.

[0037] 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

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 Another exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 5 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 6 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 8 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 9 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 10 A transverse cross-sectional view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0050] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing; and a metal plate disposed within the housing. When the upper and lower rows of connector terminals are disposed within the housing, the metal plate is positioned between the upper and lower rows of terminals and does not contact the upper and lower rows of terminals, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals.

[0051] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; an upper row of terminals disposed in the housing; and a lower row of terminals disposed in the housing. A metal plate is positioned between the upper and lower rows of terminals and does not contact them, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals.

[0052] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 Another exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A transverse cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes a housing 1 and a metal plate 3. The metal plate 3 is disposed within the housing 1. When the upper and lower rows of terminals 21, 22 of the connector are installed within the housing 1, the metal plate 3 is positioned between the upper and lower rows of terminals 21, 22, and does not contact the upper and lower rows of terminals 21, 22, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals 21, 22.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a horizontal partition wall 14 is formed in the housing 1, and the metal plate 3 is embedded in the horizontal partition wall 14. When the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22 of the connector are installed in the housing 1, the horizontal partition wall 14 is located between the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a slot 104 is formed in the horizontal partition wall 14 , and the metal plate 3 is inserted into the slot 104 of the horizontal partition wall 14 .

[0056] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal partition wall 14 extends along the transverse direction X and the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, and has a front side and a rear side that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1. The slot 104 has an insertion opening formed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal partition wall 14, and the metal plate 3 is inserted into the slot 104 via the insertion opening.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of slits 3 a extending in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1 are formed on the metal plate 3. The plurality of slits 3 a are arranged in a row in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, giving the metal plate 3 a comb-like shape. A plurality of vertical ribs 14 a are formed in the slots 104 of the horizontal partition wall 14. The plurality of vertical ribs 14 a are respectively inserted into the plurality of slits 3 a of the metal plate 3 to position and retain the metal plate 3 in the slots 104.

[0058] Please note that the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shell 1 is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the metal plate 3 through an embedded injection molding process, so that the shell 1 and the metal plate 3 become an integral part.

[0059] Please note that the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, the metal plate 3 may be a single metal plate 3 extending continuously between the left and right opposite walls of the housing 1 in the transverse direction X. The housing 1 may be an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the metal plate 3 using an insert injection molding process, such that the housing 1 and the metal plate 3 form an integral part.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one vertical partition wall 13 is formed in the housing 1, which divides the inner cavity 10 of the housing 1 into a plurality of sub-cavities 11, 12. The plurality of sub-cavities 11, 12 are arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, and a metal plate 3 is respectively disposed in each sub-cavity 11, 12 of the housing 1.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the multiple sub-cavities 11, 12 include a first sub-cavity 11 and a second sub-cavity 12 arranged alternately in the transverse direction X of the shell 1, and the size of the first sub-cavity 11 in the transverse direction X of the shell 1 is different from the size of the second sub-cavity 12 in the transverse direction X of the shell 1.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly, an upper row of terminals 21, and a lower row of terminals 22. The upper row of terminals 21 is disposed in the housing 1. The lower row of terminals 22 is also disposed in the housing 1. A metal plate 3 is positioned between the upper and lower rows of terminals 21, 22 and does not contact them, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper and lower rows of terminals 21, 22.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes an upper retaining body 41 and a lower retaining body 42. The upper retaining body 41 is used to retain the upper row of terminals 21 and is inserted into the housing 1. The lower retaining body 42 is used to retain the lower row of terminals 22 and is inserted into the housing 1. The horizontal partition wall 14 of the housing 1 is located between the upper retaining body 41 and the lower retaining body 42 and separates the upper retaining body 41 from the lower retaining body 42.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper retaining body 41 is an injection-molded part that is injected onto the upper row of terminals 21 through an insert injection molding process, so that the upper retaining body 41 and the upper row of terminals 21 form an integral part. Similarly, the lower retaining body 42 is an injection-molded part that is injected onto the lower row of terminals 22 through an insert injection molding process, so that the lower retaining body 42 and the lower row of terminals 22 form an integral part.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, each terminal 2 in the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22 includes a front elastic arm 2a, a rear elastic arm 2b and a fixing portion 2c connected between the front elastic arm 2a and the rear elastic arm 2b, the fixing portion 2c of the upper row of terminals 21 is fixed in the upper retaining body 41, and the fixing portion 2c of the lower row of terminals 22 is fixed in the lower retaining body 42.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 has a front port and a rear port relative to each other in its longitudinal direction Y, the front elastic arms 2a of the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22 are located in the front port of the housing 1, and the rear elastic arms 2b of the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22 are located in the rear port of the housing 1 or extend from the rear port of the housing 1.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the front elastic arms 2a of the upper row of terminals 21 and the front elastic arms 2a of the lower row of terminals 22 are spaced apart and opposed in the height direction Z of the housing 1, and are used to respectively make electrical contact with both sides of a first board (not shown) inserted therebetween. The rear elastic arms 2b of the upper row of terminals 21 and the rear elastic arms 2b of the lower row of terminals 22 are spaced apart and opposed in the height direction Z of the housing 1, and are used to respectively make electrical contact with both sides of a second board (not shown) inserted therebetween.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of upper positioning grooves 111a and a row of lower positioning grooves 112a are respectively formed on the inner sides of the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell 1, and the ends of the front elastic arms 2a of the upper row terminals 21 are respectively positioned in the row of upper positioning grooves 111a, and the ends of the front elastic arms 2a of the lower row terminals 22 are respectively positioned in the row of lower positioning grooves 112a.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper retaining body 41 is inserted between the top wall of the housing 1 and the horizontal partition wall 14, and the lower retaining body 42 is inserted between the bottom wall of the housing 1 and the horizontal partition wall 14. An upper step 151 is formed on the inner side of the top wall of the housing 1, which abuts against the front end of the upper retaining body 41, thereby positioning the upper retaining body 41 and the upper row of terminals 21 in the longitudinal direction Y. A lower step 152 is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the housing 1, which abuts against the front end of the lower retaining body 42, thereby positioning the lower retaining body 42 and the lower row of terminals 22 in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an upper mounting groove 101 and a lower mounting groove 102 are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housing 1, respectively, and are in communication with the inner cavity 10 of the housing 1. The connector also includes an upper locking block 51 and a lower locking block 52. The upper locking block 51 is inserted into the upper mounting groove 101 of the housing 1 and abuts against the rear end of the upper retaining body 41 to lock the upper retaining body 41 in the housing 1. The lower locking block 52 is inserted into the lower mounting groove 102 of the housing 1 and abuts against the rear end of the lower retaining body 42 to lock the lower retaining body 42 in the housing 1.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one vertical partition wall 13 is formed in the shell 1, and the at least one vertical partition wall 13 divides the inner cavity 10 of the shell 1 into a plurality of sub-cavities 11, 12. The plurality of sub-cavities 11, 12 are arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the shell 1, and an upper row of terminals 21, a lower row of terminals 22 and a metal plate 3 are respectively provided in each sub-cavity 11, 12 of the shell 1.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of sub-cavities 11 and 12 include first sub-cavities 11 and second sub-cavities 12 alternately arranged in the transverse direction X of the housing 1. The size of the first sub-cavity 11 in the transverse direction X of the housing 1 is different from the size of the second sub-cavity 12 in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, so that the number of upper-row terminals 21 and lower-row terminals 22 disposed in the first sub-cavity 11 is different from the number of upper-row terminals 21 and lower-row terminals 22 disposed in the second sub-cavity 12. For example, the number of upper-row terminals 21 and lower-row terminals 22 in the first sub-cavity 11 can be 10, and the number of upper-row terminals 21 and lower-row terminals 22 in the second sub-cavity 11 can be 20, respectively.

[0073] Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 An exploded cross-sectional view showing a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 A transverse cross-sectional view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0074] Figures 7 to 10 The connector shown is Figures 1 to 6 The main difference between the connectors shown is the different structure of the metal plates.

[0075] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of vertical ribs 14a extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1 are formed in the slot 104 of the horizontal partition wall 14 of the housing 1. The plurality of vertical ribs 14a divide the slot 104 into a plurality of sub-slots 104'. The metal plate 3 includes a plurality of sub-metal plates 3' arranged side by side in the transverse direction X of the housing 1, and the plurality of sub-metal plates 3' are respectively inserted into the plurality of sub-slots 104'.

[0076] In addition, Figures 1 to 6 In the connector shown, the insertion port of the slot 104 is formed on the front side of the horizontal partition wall 14, and the metal plate 3 is inserted into the slot 104 from the insertion port on the front side of the horizontal partition wall 14. Figures 7 to 10 In the illustrated connector, an insertion opening of the slot 104 is formed on the rear side of the horizontal partition wall 14 , and the metal plate 3 is inserted into the slot 104 from the insertion opening on the rear side of the horizontal partition wall 14 .

[0077] In addition to the aforementioned differences, Figures 7 to 10 Other technical features of the connector shown are similar to Figures 1 to 6 The connectors shown are basically the same and will not be described in detail in this article for the sake of brevity. Figures 1 to 6 Connector shown.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1, an upper row of terminals 21, an upper retaining body 41, a lower row of terminals 22, a lower retaining body 42, an upper locking block 51, and a lower locking block 52. An upper mounting groove 101 and a lower mounting groove 102 are respectively formed on the top and bottom walls of the housing 1, communicating with the inner cavity 10 thereof. The upper row of terminals 21 are disposed in the inner cavity 10 of the housing 1. The upper retaining body 41 is used to retain the upper row of terminals 21 and is inserted into the inner cavity 10 of the housing 1. The lower row of terminals 22 are disposed in the inner cavity 10 of the housing 1. The lower retaining body 42 is used to retain the lower row of terminals 22 and is inserted into the inner cavity 10 of the housing 1. The upper locking block 51 is inserted into the upper mounting groove 101 of the housing 1 and abuts against the rear end of the upper retaining body 41 to lock the upper retaining body 41 in the housing 1. The lower locking block 52 is inserted into the lower mounting groove 102 of the housing 1 and abuts against the rear end of the lower retaining body 42 to lock the lower retaining body 42 in the housing 1 .

[0079] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper locking block 51 includes an upper strip 510 and a row of upper teeth 511. The upper strip 510 extends along the transverse direction X of the housing 1. The row of upper teeth 511 is connected to the upper strip 510. The row of upper teeth 511 tightly abuts against the rear end of the upper retaining body 41 along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, leaving no gap therebetween.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper row of terminals 21 includes ground terminals and signal terminals, and the upper teeth 511 span between the ground terminals and the signal terminals of the upper row of terminals 21 or span between the signal terminals of the upper row of terminals 21.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper teeth 511 and the upper row of terminals 21 are adjacent to each other in the height direction Z of the housing 1 , so that the distance therebetween is less than a predetermined value.

[0082] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower locking block 52 includes a lower strip 520 and a row of lower teeth 521. The lower strip 520 extends along the transverse direction X of the housing 1. The row of lower teeth 521 is connected to the lower strip 520. The row of lower teeth 521 tightly abuts against the rear end of the lower retaining body 42 along the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, leaving no gap therebetween.

[0083] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower row of terminals 22 includes ground terminals and signal terminals, and the lower teeth 521 span between the ground terminals and the signal terminals of the lower row of terminals 22 or span between the signal terminals of the lower row of terminals 22 .

[0084] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower tooth portion 521 and the lower row of terminals 22 are adjacent to each other in the height direction Z of the housing 1 , so that the distance therebetween is less than a predetermined value.

[0085] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper retaining body 41 is an injection-molded part that is injected onto the upper row of terminals 21 through an insert injection molding process, so that the upper retaining body 41 and the upper row of terminals 21 form an integral part. Similarly, the lower retaining body 42 is an injection-molded part that is injected onto the lower row of terminals 22 through an insert injection molding process, so that the lower retaining body 42 and the lower row of terminals 22 form an integral part.

[0086] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a metal plate 3. The metal plate 3 is disposed in the housing 1. The metal plate 3 is located between the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22 and does not contact the upper row of terminals 21 or the lower row of terminals 22, thereby reducing signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals 21 and the lower row of terminals 22.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved 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. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0088] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0089] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0090] 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 in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing assembly, characterized in that: include: Housing (1); and A metal plate (3) is provided in the housing (1), When the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22) of the connector are set in the housing (1), the metal plate (3) is located between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22) and does not contact the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22), so as to reduce signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22).

2. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A horizontal partition wall (14) is formed in the housing (1), and the metal plate (3) is embedded in the horizontal partition wall (14); and When the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22) of the connector are set into the housing (1), the horizontal partition wall (14) is located between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22).

3. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, wherein: A slot (104) is formed in the horizontal partition wall (14), and the metal plate (3) is inserted into the slot (104) of the horizontal partition wall (14).

4. The connector housing assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The horizontal partition wall (14) extends in the transverse direction (X) and the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1), and the horizontal partition wall (14) has a front side and a rear side that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1); The slot (104) has an insertion opening formed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal partition wall (14), and the metal plate (3) is inserted into the slot (104) via the insertion opening.

5. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, wherein: A plurality of slits (3a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1) are formed on the metal plate (3), and the plurality of slits (3a) are arranged in a row in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), so that the metal plate (3) is in a comb-tooth shape; A plurality of vertical ribs (14a) are formed in the slots (104) of the horizontal partition wall (14), and the plurality of vertical ribs (14a) are respectively inserted into the plurality of slits (3a) of the metal plate (3) to position and hold the metal plate (3) in the slots (104).

6. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, wherein: A plurality of vertical ribs (14a) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1) are formed in the slot (104) of the horizontal partition wall (14), and the plurality of vertical ribs (14a) divide the slot (104) into a plurality of sub-slots (104'); The metal plate (3) includes a plurality of sub-metal plates (3') arranged side by side in a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1), and the plurality of sub-metal plates (3') are respectively inserted into the plurality of sub-slots (104').

7. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The housing (1) is an injection-molded part that is injection-molded onto the metal plate (3) through an embedded injection molding process, so that the housing (1) and the metal plate (3) become an integral part.

8. The connector housing assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The metal plate (3) is a single metal plate (3) that continuously extends between a left side wall and a right side wall of the housing (1) that are opposite in the transverse direction (X).

9. The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: At least one vertical partition wall (13) is formed in the housing (1), and the at least one vertical partition wall (13) divides the inner cavity (10) of the housing (1) into a plurality of sub-cavities (11, 12); The plurality of sub-cavities (11, 12) are arranged side by side in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), and one metal plate (3) is respectively provided in each sub-cavity (11, 12) of the shell (1).

10. The connector housing assembly according to claim 9, wherein: The plurality of sub-cavities (11, 12) include a first sub-cavity (11) and a second sub-cavity (12) alternately arranged in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), wherein the size of the first sub-cavity (11) in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1) is different from the size of the second sub-cavity (12) in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1).

11. A connector, characterized in that: include: The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10; An upper row of terminals (21) is arranged in the housing (1); and The lower row of terminals (22) is arranged in the housing (1), The metal plate (3) is located between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22) and does not contact the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22), and is used to reduce signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22).

12. The connector according to claim 11, wherein: Also includes: An upper retaining body (41) is used for retaining the upper row of terminals (21) and is inserted into the housing (1); and A lower retaining body (42) is used to retain the lower row of terminals (22) and is inserted into the housing (1). The horizontal partition wall (14) of the housing (1) is located between the upper retaining body (41) and the lower retaining body (42) and separates the upper retaining body (41) from the lower retaining body (42).

13. The connector according to claim 12, wherein: The upper retaining body (41) is an injection molded part that is injection molded onto the upper row of terminals (21) through an insert injection molding process, so that the upper retaining body (41) and the upper row of terminals (21) become an integral part; and / or The lower retaining body (42) is an injection molded part that is injection molded onto the lower row of terminals (22) through an embedded injection molding process, so that the lower retaining body (42) and the lower row of terminals (22) become an integrated part.

14. The connector according to claim 12, wherein: Each terminal (2) in the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22) comprises a front elastic arm (2a), a rear elastic arm (2b), and a fixing portion (2c) connected between the front elastic arm (2a) and the rear elastic arm (2b); the fixing portion (2c) of the upper row of terminals (21) is fixed in the upper retaining body (41), and the fixing portion (2c) of the lower row of terminals (22) is fixed in the lower retaining body (42); The housing (1) has a front port and a rear port that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof; the front elastic arms (2a) of the upper row terminals (21) and the lower row terminals (22) are located in the front port of the housing (1); and the rear elastic arms (2b) of the upper row terminals (21) and the lower row terminals (22) are located in the rear port of the housing (1) or extend from the rear port of the housing (1).

15. The connector according to claim 14, wherein: The front elastic arms (2a) of the upper row terminals (21) and the front elastic arms (2a) of the lower row terminals (22) are spaced apart from each other in the height direction (Z) of the housing (1) and are used to respectively electrically contact two sides of a first board inserted therebetween; and / or The rear elastic arms (2b) of the upper row terminals (21) and the rear elastic arms (2b) of the lower row terminals (22) are spaced apart and opposed to each other in the height direction (Z) of the housing (1), and are used to respectively electrically contact two sides of a second board card inserted therebetween.

16. The connector according to claim 14, wherein: A row of upper positioning grooves (111a) and a row of lower positioning grooves (112a) are respectively formed on the inner sides of the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing (1); the ends of the front elastic arms (2a) of the upper row terminals (21) are respectively positioned in the row of upper positioning grooves (111a); and the ends of the front elastic arms (2a) of the lower row terminals (22) are respectively positioned in the row of lower positioning grooves (112a).

17. The connector according to claim 12, wherein: The upper retaining body (41) is inserted between the top wall of the housing (1) and the horizontal partition wall (14), and the lower retaining body (42) is inserted between the bottom wall of the housing (1) and the horizontal partition wall (14); An upper step portion (151) is formed on the inner side of the top wall of the housing (1) and abuts against the front end of the upper retaining body (41) to position the upper retaining body (41) and the upper row of terminals (21) in the longitudinal direction (Y); A lower step portion (152) is formed on the inner side of the bottom wall of the housing (1) and abuts against the front end of the lower retaining body (42) to position the lower retaining body (42) and the lower row of terminals (22) in the longitudinal direction (Y).

18. The connector according to claim 17, wherein: An upper mounting groove (101) and a lower mounting groove (102) communicating with the inner cavity (10) of the housing (1) are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing (1); The connector further comprises: an upper locking block (51) inserted into the upper mounting groove (101) of the housing (1) and resting against the rear end of the upper retaining body (41) to lock the upper retaining body (41) in the housing (1); and A lower locking block (52) is inserted into the lower mounting groove (102) of the housing (1) and abuts against the rear end of the lower retaining body (42) to lock the lower retaining body (42) in the housing (1).

19. The connector according to any one of claims 11 to 18, characterized in that: At least one vertical partition wall (13) is formed in the shell (1), and the at least one vertical partition wall (13) divides the inner cavity (10) of the shell (1) into a plurality of sub-cavities (11, 12). The plurality of sub-cavities (11, 12) are arranged side by side in a transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), and the upper row of terminals (21), the lower row of terminals (22) and the metal plate (3) are respectively provided in each sub-cavity (11, 12) of the shell (1).

20. The connector according to claim 19, wherein: The plurality of sub-cavities (11, 12) include a first sub-cavity (11) and a second sub-cavity (12) alternately arranged in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), wherein the size of the first sub-cavity (11) in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1) is different from the size of the second sub-cavity (12) in the transverse direction (X) of the shell (1), so that the number of upper-row terminals (21) and lower-row terminals (22) arranged in the first sub-cavity (11) is different from the number of upper-row terminals (21) and lower-row terminals (22) arranged in the second sub-cavity (12).

21. A connector, characterized in that: include: The housing (1) has an upper mounting groove (101) and a lower mounting groove (102) formed on its top wall and bottom wall, respectively, and communicating with its inner cavity (10); An upper row of terminals (21) is disposed in the inner cavity (10) of the housing (1); an upper retaining body (41), used for retaining the upper row of terminals (21) and being inserted into the inner cavity (10) of the housing (1); A lower row of terminals (22) is disposed in the inner cavity (10) of the housing (1); A lower retaining body (42) is used to retain the lower row of terminals (22) and is inserted into the inner cavity (10) of the housing (1); an upper locking block (51) inserted into the upper mounting groove (101) of the housing (1) and resting against the rear end of the upper retaining body (41) to lock the upper retaining body (41) in the housing (1); and A lower locking block (52) is inserted into the lower mounting groove (102) of the housing (1) and abuts against the rear end of the lower retaining body (42) to lock the lower retaining body (42) in the housing (1).

22. The connector according to claim 21, wherein: The upper locking block (51) comprises: An upper strip (510) extending in a transverse direction (X) of the housing (1); and A row of upper teeth (511) connected to the upper strip (510), The row of upper teeth (511) closely abuts against the rear end of the upper retaining body (41) along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1), so that there is no gap between the two.

23. The connector according to claim 22, wherein: The upper row of terminals (21) includes a ground terminal and a signal terminal, and the upper tooth portion (511) spans between the ground terminal and the signal terminal of the upper row of terminals (21) or spans between the signal terminals of the upper row of terminals (21).

24. The connector according to claim 23, wherein: The upper tooth portion (511) and the upper row of terminals (21) are adjacent to each other in the height direction (Z) of the housing (1), so that a distance therebetween is smaller than a predetermined value.

25. The connector according to claim 21, wherein: The lower locking block (52) comprises: A lower strip (520) extending in the transverse direction (X) of the housing (1); and A row of lower teeth (521) connected to the lower strip (520), The row of lower teeth (521) closely abuts against the rear end of the lower retaining body (42) along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1), so that there is no gap between the two.

26. The connector according to claim 25, wherein: The lower row of terminals (22) includes a ground terminal and a signal terminal, and the lower tooth portion (521) spans between the ground terminal and the signal terminal of the lower row of terminals (22) or spans between the signal terminal and the signal terminal of the lower row of terminals (22).

27. The connector according to claim 26, wherein: The lower tooth portion (521) and the lower row of terminals (22) are adjacent to each other in the height direction (Z) of the housing (1), such that a distance therebetween is smaller than a predetermined value.

28. The connector according to claim 21, wherein: The upper retaining body (41) is an injection molded part that is injection molded onto the upper row of terminals (21) through an insert injection molding process, so that the upper retaining body (41) and the upper row of terminals (21) become an integral part; and / or The lower retaining body (42) is an injection molded part that is injection molded onto the lower row of terminals (22) through an embedded injection molding process, so that the lower retaining body (42) and the lower row of terminals (22) become an integrated part.

29. The connector according to any one of claims 21 to 28, characterized in that: Also includes: A metal plate (3) is provided in the housing (1), The metal plate (3) is located between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22) and does not contact the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22), and is used to reduce signal crosstalk between the upper row of terminals (21) and the lower row of terminals (22).

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