Connector housing and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector housing. The connector housing includes: an insulating housing in which a plurality of terminal jacks are formed; and the conductive layer comprises a contact part which is formed on the inner wall surface of the terminal jack of the insulating shell and is used for being electrically contacted with the terminal inserted into the terminal jack. The conductive layer further comprises a bridging part which is formed on the wall face, located between the two terminal jacks, of the insulating shell, and the bridging part is used for being electrically connected with the contact parts in the two terminal jacks so that the two terminals inserted into the two terminal jacks can be electrically connected together. According to the utility model, the electric interconnection between the terminals is realized through the conductive layer formed on the insulating shell, so that the structure of the connector is simplified, the manufacturing cost of the connector is reduced, the volume of the connector is reduced, and the production efficiency of the connector is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of connector housing and the connector comprising the connector housing. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, the short circuit connector usually includes an insulating housing and a plurality of terminals. A plurality of terminal insertion holes are formed in the insulating housing, and the plurality of terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal insertion holes. In order to achieve electrical interconnection between the plurality of terminals, the short circuit connector further includes an electrical interconnection member disposed in the insulating housing and simultaneously in electrical contact with the plurality of terminals to achieve electrical interconnection between the plurality of terminals. In the prior art, since a separate electrical interconnection member needs to be provided, the structure of the short circuit connector is complex, the volume is large, and the cost is high. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one aspect of the above problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector housing is provided. The connector housing includes an insulating housing formed with a plurality of terminal insertion holes, and a conductive layer including contact portions formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal insertion holes of the insulating housing for electrical contact with terminals inserted into the terminal insertion holes. The conductive layer further includes a bridging portion formed on a wall surface of the insulating housing between two terminal insertion holes, the bridging portion being for electrically connecting the contact portions in the two terminal insertion holes so that two terminals inserted into the two terminal insertion holes can be electrically interconnected together.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the insulating housing is a one-piece injection molding, and the conductive layer is a conductive coating layer transferred to the insulating housing by an injection mold.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the insulating housing includes an upper insulating housing and a lower insulating housing adapted to be assembled together, and the terminal insertion holes are combined by upper insertion holes and lower insertion holes respectively formed in the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the conductive layer is a conductive film pasted to the insulating housing.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the conductive film is a copper foil or an aluminum foil.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the conductive layer is a conductive coating layer printed or sprayed onto the insulating housing.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conductive layer on the insulating housing electrically interconnects all of the terminal receptacles in the insulating housing so as to electrically interconnect all of the terminals inserted into the terminal receptacles in the insulating housing.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conductive layer on the insulating housing electrically interconnects a portion of the terminal receptacles in the insulating housing so as to electrically interconnect the terminals inserted into the portion of the terminal receptacles.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conductive layer on the insulating housing electrically interconnects another portion of the terminal receptacles in the insulating housing so as to electrically interconnect the terminals inserted into the another portion of the terminal receptacles; and the conductive layer on the insulating housing does not electrically interconnect the portion of the terminal receptacles with the another portion of the terminal receptacles, so that the terminals inserted into the portion of the terminal receptacles are not electrically connected to the terminals inserted into the another portion of the terminal receptacles.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the conductive layer on the insulating housing electrically interconnects a portion of the terminal receptacles in the insulating housing so as to electrically interconnect the terminals inserted into the portion of the terminal receptacles; and no conductive layer is formed in another portion of the terminal receptacles in the insulating housing, so that the terminals inserted into the another portion of the terminal receptacles are not electrically interconnected and are not electrically connected to the terminals inserted into the portion of the terminal receptacles.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the contact portion of the conductive layer is formed on the entire inner wall surface of the terminal receptacle or is formed only on a portion of the inner wall surface of the terminal receptacle.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector includes the aforementioned connector housing and a plurality of terminals respectively inserted into a plurality of terminal receptacles of the connector housing, at least two of the plurality of terminals being electrically interconnected by the conductive layer.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, a housing manufacturing method is provided for manufacturing the aforementioned connector housing. The housing manufacturing method includes the following steps:

[0017] S11: providing an injection mold having a cavity corresponding to the insulating housing of the connector housing to be manufactured;

[0018] S12: forming a conductive coating corresponding to the conductive layer of the connector housing to be manufactured on the injection mold;

[0019] S13: closing the injection mold and injecting a molten injection material into a cavity of the injection mold to form the insulating shell and transfer the conductive coating onto the insulating shell;

[0020] S14: after the injection material is cooled, opening the injection mold and taking out the formed connector shell.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present application, a shell manufacturing method is provided for manufacturing the aforementioned connector shell. The shell manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0022] S21: providing an upper insulating shell and a lower insulating shell, which can be assembled into the insulating shell of the connector shell to be manufactured;

[0023] S22: pasting a conductive film corresponding to the conductive layer of the connector shell to be manufactured on the upper insulating shell and the lower insulating shell, respectively;

[0024] S23: assembling the upper insulating shell and the lower insulating shell together to obtain the connector shell.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present application, a shell manufacturing method is provided for manufacturing the aforementioned connector shell. The shell manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0026] S31: providing an upper insulating shell and a lower insulating shell, which can be assembled into the insulating shell of the connector shell to be manufactured;

[0027] S32: printing or spraying a conductive coating corresponding to the conductive layer of the connector shell to be manufactured on the upper insulating shell and the lower insulating shell, respectively;

[0028] S33: assembling the upper insulating shell and the lower insulating shell together to obtain the connector shell.

[0029] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the present application, the electrical interconnection between the terminals is realized by the conductive layer formed on the insulating shell, which simplifies the structure of the connector, reduces the manufacturing cost of the connector, reduces the volume of the connector and improves the production efficiency of the connector.

[0030] Other purposes and advantages of the present application will be apparent from the following description of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings, and can help to have a comprehensive understanding of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 a schematic view showing a mold core of an injection mold according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; Figure 1

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed;

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; Figure 4

[0036] Figure 6 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; Figure 5

[0037] Figure 7 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; Figure 5

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed;

[0039] Figure 9 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed;

[0040] Figure 10 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed;

[0041] Figure 11 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed;

[0042] Figure 12 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; Figure 11

[0043] A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; Figure 13 Figure 12 A schematic view showing a mold core on which a conductive coating corresponding to a conductive layer of a connector housing to be manufactured is formed; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] ​​​​​The technical solutions of the present application will be further explained in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the description, identical or similar reference numerals indicate identical or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept of the present application and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0045] In addition, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are not described in detail in order to simplify the drawings.

[0046] According to one general inventive concept of the present application, a connector housing is provided. The connector housing includes an insulating housing formed with a plurality of terminal insertion holes, and a conductive layer including contact portions formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal insertion holes of the insulating housing for electrically contacting terminals inserted into the terminal insertion holes. The conductive layer further includes a bridge portion formed on a wall surface of the insulating housing between two of the terminal insertion holes, the bridge portion for electrically connecting the contact portions in the two terminal insertion holes such that two terminals inserted into the two terminal insertion holes can be electrically interconnected together.

[0047] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector includes the aforementioned connector housing, and a plurality of terminals respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal insertion holes of the connector housing, at least two of the plurality of terminals being electrically interconnected together by the conductive layer.

[0048] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a housing manufacturing method is provided for manufacturing the aforementioned connector housing. The housing manufacturing method includes the steps of providing an injection mold having a cavity corresponding to the insulating housing of the connector housing to be manufactured, forming a conductive coating on the injection mold corresponding to the conductive layer of the connector housing to be manufactured, closing the injection mold and injecting molten injection material into the cavity of the injection mold to form the insulating housing and transfer the conductive coating onto the insulating housing, and after the injection material is cooled, opening the injection mold and taking out the formed connector housing.

[0049] According to another general technical concept of the present application, a housing manufacturing method is provided for manufacturing the connector housing. The housing manufacturing method comprises the following steps: providing an upper insulating housing and a lower insulating housing, the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing can be assembled into the insulating housing of the connector housing to be manufactured; pasting conductive films corresponding to the conductive layer of the connector housing to be manufactured on the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing respectively; assembling the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing together to obtain the connector housing.

[0050] According to another general technical concept of the present application, a housing manufacturing method is provided for manufacturing the connector housing. The housing manufacturing method comprises the following steps: providing an upper insulating housing and a lower insulating housing, the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing can be assembled into the insulating housing of the connector housing to be manufactured; pasting conductive films corresponding to the conductive layer of the connector housing to be manufactured on the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing respectively; assembling the upper insulating housing and the lower insulating housing together to obtain the connector housing.

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic view showing a core 31 of an injection mold 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 A schematic view showing an injection of a molten injection material 10 into a cavity 30 of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 1 A schematic view showing a formation of a conductive coating 2a corresponding to the conductive layer 2 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured on the core 31 shown in Figure 3 An exploded schematic view showing a core 31 and a shell 32 of an injection mold 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 An assembled schematic view showing a core 31 and a shell 32 of an injection mold 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 A schematic view showing an injection of a molten injection material 10 into a cavity 30 of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 4 A schematic view showing an injection of a molten injection material 10 into a cavity 30 of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 6 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing 100 taken out of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 5 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing 100 taken out of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 7 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing 100 taken out of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 5 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing 100 taken out of the injection mold 3 shown in Figure 8 A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing 100 taken out of the injection mold 3 shown in

[0052] A longitudinal sectional view showing a connector housing 100 taken out of the injection mold 3 shown in Figures 1 to 8As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together.

[0053] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together. Figures 1 to 8 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together.

[0054] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together. Figures 1 to 8 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together.

[0055] Figures 1 to 8 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together. Figure 9 Figure 10 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together. Figure 9 Figure 10 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together.

[0056] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together. Figure 9 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector housing 100 is disclosed. The connector housing 100 includes an insulative housing 1 and a conductive layer 2. A plurality of terminal receptacles 101 are formed in the insulative housing 1. The conductive layer 2 includes contact portions 21 formed on inner wall surfaces of the terminal receptacles 101 of the insulative housing 1 for electrically contacting terminals 4 inserted into the terminal receptacles 101. The conductive layer 2 also includes a bridge portion 22 formed on a wall surface of the insulative housing 1 between two of the terminal receptacles 101. The bridge portion 22 of the conductive layer 2 is for electrically connecting the contact portions 21 within the two terminal receptacles 101 so that two terminals 4 inserted into the two terminal receptacles 101 can be electrically interconnected together.

[0057] Figure 10 ​​​​As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a conductive layer 2 on the insulating shell 1 electrically interconnects a portion of the terminal sockets 101 in the insulating shell 1, enabling the terminals 4 inserted into the terminal sockets 101 to be electrically interconnected. No conductive layer 2 is formed in another portion of the terminal sockets 101 in the insulating shell 1, such that the terminals 4 inserted into the other portion of the terminal sockets 101 are not electrically interconnected and are not electrically connected to the terminals 4 inserted into the terminal sockets 101.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the contact portion 21 of the conductive layer 2 is formed on the entire inner wall surface of the terminal socket 101. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment; for example, the contact portion 21 of the conductive layer 2 may be formed only on a portion of the inner wall surface of the terminal socket 101.

[0059] Figure 11 A perspective view of the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 12 Displayed Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing the conductive film 2b pasted in the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12; Figure 13 The display will Figure 12 The diagram shows the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12 combined together.

[0060] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the insulating shell 1 includes an upper insulating shell 11 and a lower insulating shell 12 adapted to be assembled together. The terminal socket 101 is formed by an upper socket 101' and a lower socket 101" respectively formed in the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12.

[0061] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the conductive layer 2 is a conductive film 2b adhered to the insulating shell 1. This conductive film 2b can be copper foil, aluminum foil, or other metal foil. However, this invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment; for example, the aforementioned conductive layer 2 can be a conductive coating 2a printed or sprayed onto the insulating shell 1.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing 100 and a plurality of terminals 4. The plurality of terminals 4 are respectively inserted into a plurality of terminal sockets 101 of the connector housing 100. At least two of the plurality of terminals 4 are electrically interconnected together by a conductive layer 2.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a method for manufacturing a housing is also disclosed, which is used to manufacture...Figures 1 to 10 The connector housing 100 shown. The shell manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0064] S11: providing an injection mold 3, the injection mold 3 has a cavity 30 corresponding to the insulating shell 1 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured;

[0065] S12: forming a conductive coating 2a corresponding to the conductive layer 2 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured on the injection mold 3;

[0066] S13: closing the injection mold 3 and injecting molten injection material 10 into the cavity 30 of the injection mold 3 to shape the insulating shell 1 and transfer the conductive coating 2a to the insulating shell 1;

[0067] S14: after the injection material 10 cools down, open the injection mold 3 and take out the shaped connector housing 100.

[0068] As Figures 11 to 13 shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a shell manufacturing method is also disclosed, which is used to manufacture Figures 11 to 13 The connector housing 100 shown. The shell manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0069] S21: providing an upper insulating shell 11 and a lower insulating shell 12, which can be assembled into the insulating shell 1 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured;

[0070] S22: respectively pasting a conductive film 2b corresponding to the conductive layer 2 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured on the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12;

[0071] S23: assembling the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12 together to obtain the connector housing 100.

[0072] As Figures 11 to 13 shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a shell manufacturing method is also disclosed, which is used to manufacture Figures 11 to 13 The connector housing 100 shown. The shell manufacturing method comprises the following steps:

[0073] S31: providing an upper insulating shell 11 and a lower insulating shell 12, which can be assembled into the insulating shell 1 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured;

[0074] S32: printing or spraying a conductive coating 2a corresponding to the conductive layer 2 of the connector housing 100 to be manufactured on the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12, respectively;

[0075] S33: Assemble the upper insulating shell 11 and the lower insulating shell 12 together to obtain the connector housing 100.

[0076] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0077] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0078] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0079] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing, characterized in that, include: An insulating shell (1) is formed with a plurality of terminal sockets (101); and The conductive layer (2) includes a contact portion (21) formed on the inner wall surface of the terminal socket (101) of the insulating shell (1) for electrical contact with a terminal (4) inserted into the terminal socket (101). The conductive layer (2) further includes a bridging portion (22) formed on the wall surface of the insulating shell (1) between the two terminal sockets (101), the bridging portion (22) being used to electrically connect the contact portions (21) in the two terminal sockets (101) so that the two terminals (4) inserted into the two terminal sockets (101) can be electrically interconnected together.

2. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating shell (1) is an integral injection molded part, and the conductive layer (2) is a conductive coating (2a) that is transferred onto the insulating shell (1) through an injection mold (3).

3. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating shell (1) includes an upper insulating shell (11) and a lower insulating shell (12) adapted to be assembled together, and the terminal socket (101) is composed of an upper socket (101') and a lower socket (101") formed in the upper insulating shell (11) and the lower insulating shell (12), respectively.

4. The connector housing according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The conductive layer (2) is a conductive film (2b) that is pasted onto the insulating shell (1).

5. The connector housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conductive film (2b) is a copper foil or an aluminum foil.

6. The connector housing according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The conductive layer (2) is a conductive coating (2a) printed or sprayed onto the insulating shell (1).

7. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive layer (2) on the insulating shell (1) electrically interconnects all the terminal sockets (101) in the insulating shell (1) so as to electrically interconnect all the terminals (4) in all the terminal sockets (101) inserted into the insulating shell (1).

8. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive layer (2) on the insulating shell (1) electrically interconnects a portion of the terminal sockets (101) in the insulating shell (1) so that the terminals (4) inserted into the portion of the terminal sockets (101) can be electrically interconnected.

9. The connector housing according to claim 8, characterized in that: The conductive layer (2) on the insulating shell (1) electrically interconnects another portion of the terminal sockets (101) in the insulating shell (1) so that the terminals (4) inserted into the other portion of the terminal sockets (101) can be electrically interconnected. The conductive layer (2) on the insulating shell (1) does not electrically interconnect the part of the terminal socket (101) with the other part of the terminal socket (101), so that the terminal (4) inserted into the part of the terminal socket (101) is not electrically connected to the terminal (4) inserted into the other part of the terminal socket (101).

10. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive layer (2) on the insulating shell (1) electrically interconnects a portion of the terminal sockets (101) in the insulating shell (1) so as to electrically interconnect the terminals (4) inserted into the portion of the terminal sockets (101); and No conductive layer (2) is formed in another portion of the terminal sockets (101) in the insulating shell (1), so that the terminals (4) inserted into the other portion of the terminal sockets (101) are not electrically interconnected and are not electrically connected to the terminals (4) inserted into the other portion of the terminal sockets (101).

11. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact portion (21) of the conductive layer (2) is formed on the entire inner wall surface of the terminal socket (101) or only on a portion of the inner wall surface of the terminal socket (101).

12. A connector, characterized in that, include: The connector housing (100) according to any one of claims 1-11; and Multiple terminals (4) are respectively inserted into multiple terminal sockets (101) of the connector housing (100). At least two of the plurality of terminals (4) are electrically interconnected by the conductive layer (2).

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