Connector with front-inserted shielding structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector with a front insertion type shielding structure, which is characterized in that a mounting groove is integrally and concavely arranged on the front end surface of an insulating body, the mounting groove is positioned between an upper insertion cavity and a lower insertion cavity, a shielding sheet matched with the mounting groove is arranged on a third shielding piece, the third shielding piece is arranged on the insulating body, and the third shielding piece is arranged on the insulating body. And the shielding sheet extends inwards into the mounting groove from front to back, so that signal shielding between the upper-layer connector and the lower-layer connector can be realized through the shielding sheet, the signal transmission process is ensured, the user experience is better, and the assembly process is simpler due to the front insertion type structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connectors, and in particular to a connector with a front-mounted shielding structure. Background Art

[0002] Connectors, also known as plugs or sockets, generally refer to electrical connectors. They are devices that connect two active devices to transmit current or signals. The male and female terminals, upon contact, can transmit information or current, hence the name connector. The basic performance of connectors can be divided into three categories: mechanical performance, electrical performance, and environmental performance. Another important mechanical performance characteristic is the mechanical life of the connector. Mechanical life is actually a durability indicator, referred to as mechanical operation in the national standard GB5095. It is measured by one insertion and one removal cycle, and the connector's ability to perform its connection function (e.g., contact resistance value) after a specified number of insertion and removal cycles is used as the evaluation criterion.

[0003] To prevent interference from external signals during use, connectors typically employ shielding sheets to block these signals. Existing connector shielding shells are generally located around the outer perimeter of the connector. While this addresses the issue of external signal interference within the connector, it fails to prevent signal interference between the upper and lower layers in double-layer connectors. This negatively impacts signal transmission and user experience. Furthermore, existing shielding shells are attached to the insulating body via a single bent and snapped component. However, due to the larger size of double-layer connectors, a single shielding shell is prone to interference from the insulating body during installation, making the process cumbersome. Therefore, further improvements to the existing connector structure are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide a connector with a front-mounted shielding structure, which can effectively solve the problems of unstable signal transmission, poor user experience, and troublesome shielding shell installation of existing double-layer connectors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A connector with a front-mounted shielded structure includes an insulating body, terminal groups, and a shielding shell assembly. The front end face of the insulating body is integrally recessed with an insertion cavity, which is arranged in two layers. Multiple terminal groups are provided, each terminal group being disposed on the insulating body and extending into a corresponding insertion cavity. The front end face of the insulating body is also integrally recessed with a mounting groove located between the two insertion cavities. The shielding shell assembly includes a first shielding member and a third shielding member. The first shielding member covers the outer periphery of the insulating body, and the third shielding member has a shielding plate that mates with the mounting groove. The third shielding member is disposed on the insulating body, and the shielding plate extends from front to back into the mounting groove.

[0007] As a preferred option, each layer of insertion cavities consists of multiple horizontally spaced insertion cavities, and correspondingly, multiple horizontally spaced mounting slots are also arranged. The shielding plates on the third shielding component are also multiple horizontally spaced shielding plates, with each shielding plate extending inward into the corresponding mounting slot.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the shielding shell assembly further includes a second shielding element, wherein the first and second shielding elements together cover the outer periphery of the insulating body.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the first shielding component includes a first main body and a first fixing part and a second fixing part formed by bending the first main body backward; the first main body is attached to the front surface of the insulating body; the first fixing part is attached to the upper surface of the insulating body; and the second fixing part consists of two symmetrically arranged parts, with the two second fixing parts respectively attached to the left and right side walls of the insulating body.

[0010] The second shielding component includes a second main body and a third fixing part and a fourth fixing part integrally bent forward from the second main body. The second main body is attached to the rear surface of the insulating body, and the third fixing part is attached to the upper surface of the insulating body and fixedly installed together with the first fixing part. There are two fourth fixing parts arranged laterally symmetrically, and the two fourth fixing parts are respectively attached to the left and right side walls of the insulating body and fixedly installed together with the corresponding second fixing parts.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the first fixing part is provided with a first fixing plate, the front end of the first fixing plate has a first guide part that folds upward, and the first fixing plate is provided with a first buckle hole; the third fixing part is integrally bent downward to form a second fixing plate, and the second fixing plate is provided with a first buckle part that cooperates with the first buckle hole.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the first fixing plate consists of multiple horizontally spaced plates, and correspondingly, the second fixing plate also consists of multiple horizontally spaced plates. The front end of the second fixing part is provided with multiple horizontally spaced locking plates, and the front end of the locking plate has an upwardly folded second guide part. Each locking plate is located between two adjacent first fixing plates.

[0013] As a preferred option, the second fixing part is provided with a second buckle hole, and the fourth fixing part is integrally provided with a second buckle part that cooperates with the second buckle hole.

[0014] As a preferred option, the first and second shielding components cover the outer surface of the third shielding component.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the third shielding component has a third main body, and the shielding sheet is integrally bent backward from the third main body. Elastic members are formed by bending backward on both sides of the third main body, and the two elastic members are respectively clamped on the left and right side walls of the insulating body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:

[0017] An inwardly recessed mounting groove is integrally formed on the front end face of the insulating body. The mounting groove is located between the upper and lower insertion cavities. A shielding plate that mates with the mounting groove is provided on the third shielding component. The third shielding component is set on the insulating body, and the shielding plate extends into the mounting groove from front to back. This not only enables signal shielding between the upper and lower connectors through the shielding plate, ensuring the signal transmission process and providing a better user experience, but also simplifies the assembly process due to the front-insertion structure.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shielding shell assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point C in the middle.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0026] 10. Insulating body 101. Insertion cavity

[0027] 102, Mounting slot 20, Terminal group

[0028] 30. Shielding shell assembly 301. First snap hole

[0029] 302, Second snap hole; 31, First shielding component

[0030] 311. First main body part; 312. First fixing part

[0031] 313. Second fixing part; 314. First fixing plate

[0032] 315, First guide section; 32, Second shielding component

[0033] 321. Second main body part; 322. Third fixing part

[0034] 323. Fourth fixing part; 324. Second fixing plate

[0035] 325. First buckle part; 326. Locking plate

[0036] 327. Second guide section; 328. Second buckle section

[0037] 33. Third shielding component; 331. Shielding sheet

[0038] 332. Third main body part; 333. Elastic component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including an insulating body 10, a terminal group 20, and a shielding shell assembly 30.

[0040] The front end face of the insulating body 10 is integrally recessed with an insertion cavity 101, which is arranged in two layers. The front end face of the insulating body 10 is also integrally recessed with an installation groove 102, which is located between the two layers of insertion cavities 101. In this embodiment, each layer of insertion cavities 101 consists of multiple horizontally spaced insertion cavities, and correspondingly, multiple horizontally spaced installation grooves 102 are also arranged.

[0041] There are multiple terminal groups 20, each terminal group 20 is disposed on the insulating body 10 and extends into the corresponding insertion cavity 101.

[0042] The shielding shell assembly 30 includes a first shielding member 31 and a third shielding member 33. The first shielding member 31 covers the outer periphery of the insulating body 10. The third shielding member 33 is provided with a shielding plate 331 that mates with the mounting groove 102. The third shielding member 33 is disposed on the insulating body 10, and the shielding plate 331 extends into the mounting groove 102 from front to back. The shielding plate 331 can not only shield the interference of signals between the upper and lower layers, but also the front-to-right insertion method makes the assembly process more convenient.

[0043] In this embodiment, the shielding shell assembly 30 further includes a second shielding member 32, with the first shielding member 31 and the second shielding member 32 together covering the outer periphery of the insulating body 10. Compared to existing single shielding shell structures, the structure assembled with the first shielding member 31 and the second shielding member 32 is less susceptible to interference from the insulating body 10 during installation, making the assembly process more convenient. The shielding plates 331 on the third shielding member 33 are also arranged in a plurality of horizontally spaced sections, with each shielding plate 331 extending inward into a corresponding mounting groove 102.

[0044] The first shielding member 31 includes a first main body 311 and a first fixing part 312 and a second fixing part 313 formed by bending the first main body 311 backward. The first main body 311 is attached to the front surface of the insulating body 10; the first fixing part 312 is attached to the upper surface of the insulating body 10; and two second fixing parts 313 are arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides, respectively attached to the left and right side walls of the insulating body 10. A first fixing plate 314 is provided on the first fixing part 312, the front end of which has an upwardly folded first guide part 315, and a first fastening hole 301 is provided on the first fixing plate 314. Multiple first fixing plates 314 are arranged horizontally at intervals. A second fastening hole 302 is provided on the second fixing part 313.

[0045] The second shielding member 32 includes a second main body 321 and a third fixing part 322 and a fourth fixing part 323 integrally bent forward from the second main body 321. The second main body 321 is attached to the rear surface of the insulating body 10, and the third fixing part 322 is attached to the upper surface of the insulating body 10 and fixedly installed together with the first fixing part 312. There are two fourth fixing parts 323 arranged laterally symmetrically, and the two fourth fixing parts 323 are respectively attached to the left and right side walls of the insulating body 10 and fixedly installed together with the corresponding second fixing parts 313. The third fixing part 322 is integrally bent downward to form a second fixing plate 324, so that the second fixing plate 324 is attached to the lower surface of the first fixing plate 314. The second fixing plate 324 is provided with a first fastening part 325 that cooperates with the first fastening hole 301. The third fixing part 322 and the first fixing part 312 are fastened together by the cooperation between the first fastening hole 301 and the first fastening part 325. The second fixing plate 324 is also composed of multiple horizontally spaced first fixing plates 314 and second fixing plates 324, which makes the connection between the first fixing part 312 and the second fixing part 322 more stable. Furthermore, the front end of the second fixing part 322 is provided with multiple horizontally spaced locking plates 326, each with an upwardly folded second guide portion 327 at its front end. Each locking plate 326 is located between two adjacent first fixing plates 314. The upwardly folded second guide portion 327 allows the locking plate 326 to be fitted and locked together with the upper surface of the first fixing part 312. Adjacent locking plates 36 and second fixing plates 324 are respectively fitted and fixed to the upper and lower surfaces of the first fixing part 312, resulting in a better overall fixing effect. The fourth fixing part 323 has an integrally protruding second buckle portion 328 that mates with the second buckle hole 302, allowing the second fixing part 313 and the fourth fixing part 323 to be fastened together through the engagement of the second buckle hole 302 and the second buckle portion 328.

[0046] The third shielding member 33 has a third main body 332. The shielding sheet 331 is integrally formed by bending the third main body 332 backward. Elastic members 333 are formed by bending the third main body 332 backward on both sides. The two elastic members 333 are respectively clamped to the left and right side walls of the insulating body 10. This allows the third shielding member 33 to be fixedly installed on the insulating body 10 by the two elastic members 333. The first shielding member 31 and the second shielding member 32 cover the outer surface of the third shielding member 33. This allows the position of the third shielding member 33 to be further fixed by the first shielding member 31 and the second shielding member 32.

[0047] The key design feature of this invention is that the front end face of the insulating body is integrally recessed with an inwardly recessed mounting groove, which is located between the upper and lower insertion cavities. The third shielding component is provided with a shielding sheet that mates with the mounting groove. The third shielding component is disposed on the insulating body, and the shielding sheet extends into the mounting groove from front to back. This not only enables signal shielding between the upper and lower connectors through the shielding sheet, ensuring the signal transmission process and providing a better user experience, but also simplifies the assembly process due to the front-insertion structure.

[0048] Together with the first and second shielding components, they cover the outer periphery of the insulating body. This allows the covering process of the insulating body to be completed through the assembly of the two shielding components. Even if the insulating body is too large, interference between the shielding components and the insulating body can be avoided during assembly, making the installation process more convenient.

[0049] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector with a front-mounted shielding structure, comprising an insulating body, terminal groups, and a shielding shell assembly; the front end face of the insulating body is integrally recessed with an insertion cavity, the insertion cavity being arranged in two layers; the terminal groups are multiple, each terminal group being disposed on the insulating body and extending into a corresponding insertion cavity; characterized in that: The front end face of the insulating body is also integrally recessed with an inward mounting groove, which is located between the upper and lower insertion cavities; the shielding shell assembly includes a first shielding member and a third shielding member; the first shielding member covers the outer periphery of the insulating body, and the third shielding member is provided with a shielding sheet that cooperates with the mounting groove. The third shielding member is disposed on the insulating body, and the shielding sheet extends into the mounting groove from front to back.

2. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each layer of insertion cavities consists of multiple horizontally spaced insertion cavities, and correspondingly, multiple horizontally spaced mounting slots are also arranged. The shielding plates on the third shielding component are also multiple horizontally spaced shielding plates, with each shielding plate extending inward into the corresponding mounting slot.

3. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding shell assembly also includes a second shielding component, wherein the first shielding component and the second shielding component together cover the outer periphery of the insulating body.

4. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first shielding component includes a first main body and a first fixing part and a second fixing part formed by bending the first main body backward; the first main body is attached to the front surface of the insulating body; the first fixing part is attached to the upper surface of the insulating body; and the second fixing part consists of two symmetrically arranged parts, with the two second fixing parts respectively attached to the left and right side walls of the insulating body. The second shielding component includes a second main body and a third fixing part and a fourth fixing part integrally bent forward from the second main body. The second main body is attached to the rear surface of the insulating body, and the third fixing part is attached to the upper surface of the insulating body and fixedly installed together with the first fixing part. There are two fourth fixing parts arranged laterally symmetrically, and the two fourth fixing parts are respectively attached to the left and right side walls of the insulating body and fixedly installed together with the corresponding second fixing parts.

5. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first fixing part has a first fixing plate, the front end of the first fixing plate has a first guide part that folds upward, and the first fixing plate has a first buckle hole; the third fixing part has a second fixing plate integrally bent downward, and the second fixing plate has a first buckle part that cooperates with the first buckle hole.

6. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first fixing plate consists of multiple horizontally spaced plates, and correspondingly, the second fixing plate also consists of multiple horizontally spaced plates. The front end of the second fixing part is provided with multiple horizontally spaced locking plates, and the front end of the locking plate has an upwardly folded second guide part. Each locking plate is located between two adjacent first fixing plates.

7. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second fixing part has a second buckle hole, and the fourth fixing part has a second buckle part that protrudes outward and cooperates with the second buckle hole.

8. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first and second shielding components cover the outer surface of the third shielding component.

9. The connector with a front-mounted shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third shielding component has a third main body, and the shielding sheet is integrally bent backward from the third main body. Elastic members are bent backward on both sides of the third main body, and the two elastic members are respectively clamped on the left and right side walls of the insulating body.

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