Connector housing and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector housing and a connector. The connector housing includes a housing body and a first latch. The shell main body is provided with a row of first jacks which extend along the longitudinal direction of the shell main body and are used for inserting a row of first terminals, and a first clamping groove which extends along the transverse direction of the shell main body and is communicated with the row of first jacks. The first lock catch comprises a first cantilever connected with the shell main body; and the first clamping hook is positioned at the tail end of the first cantilever. The first lock catch is suitable for moving between a locking position where the first clamping hook is connected with the first clamping groove and an unlocking position where the first clamping hook is separated from the first clamping groove. A row of first convex ribs respectively corresponding to the row of first insertion holes are formed on the first clamping hook; when the first clamping hook is connected with the first clamping groove, the row of first convex ribs on the first clamping hook are suitable for abutting against the row of first terminals respectively so as to lock the row of first terminals. According to the utility model, the convex ribs and the grooves on the clamping hooks can increase the creepage distance between two adjacent terminals, thereby improving the use safety of the connector.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] In the prior art, the connector for electrically connecting flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board includes a housing and a row of terminals. A row of terminal insertion holes extending along the longitudinal direction of the housing is formed in the housing, and a row of terminals is inserted into the row of terminal insertion holes. In order to reliably lock the row of terminals in the row of terminal insertion holes, a lock catch (commonly referred to as a secondary lock) and a clamping groove are usually formed on the housing. The clamping groove extends along the transverse direction of the housing and communicates with the row of terminal insertion holes. The lock catch is movable between a locked position engaged with the clamping groove and an unlocked position disengaged from the clamping groove. In the prior art, the clamping groove shortens the creepage distance between adjacent two terminals, and when the connector is used for high voltage, there is a risk of short circuit, which reduces the safety of the connector in use. 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 a housing body and a first lock catch. The housing body has a row of first insertion holes extending along the longitudinal direction thereof for inserting a row of first terminals and a first clamping groove extending along the transverse direction thereof and communicating with the row of first insertion holes. The first lock catch includes a first cantilever connected to the housing body and a first clamping hook at the end of the first cantilever. The first lock catch is adapted to move between a locked position in which the first clamping hook is engaged with the first clamping groove and an unlocked position in which the first clamping hook is disengaged from the first clamping groove. A row of first protrusions corresponding to the row of first insertion holes respectively are formed on the first clamping hook for increasing the creepage distance between adjacent two first terminals. When the first clamping hook is engaged with the first clamping groove, the row of first protrusions on the first clamping hook is adapted to abut on the row of first terminals respectively to lock the row of first terminals.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a row of first grooves is further formed on the first clamping hook, and the row of first protrusions and the row of first grooves are alternately arranged in the transverse direction of the housing body.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the housing body has a row of first partition ribs for separating adjacent two first insertion holes, and the row of first grooves correspond to the row of first partition ribs of the housing body respectively.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shell body has a top wall and a bottom wall opposite in the height direction thereof, the first lock catch is located on the top wall of the shell body, the first clamping groove is formed on the top wall of the shell body, and the row of first insertion holes is close to the top wall of the shell body.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, when the second clamping hook is engaged with the second clamping groove, the row of second protrusions on the second clamping hook is adapted to abut against the row of second terminals respectively to lock the row of second terminals.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shell body has a top wall and a bottom wall opposite in the height direction thereof, the first lock catch is located on the top wall of the shell body, the first clamping groove is formed on the top wall of the shell body, and the row of first insertion holes is close to the top wall of the shell body.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shell body further has a row of second insertion holes extending in the longitudinal direction thereof for inserting a row of second terminals and a second clamping groove extending in the transverse direction thereof and communicating with the row of second insertion holes; the second clamping groove is formed on the bottom wall of the shell body, the row of second insertion holes is close to the bottom wall of the shell body, and the connector shell further comprises a second lock catch located on the bottom wall of the shell body. The second lock catch comprises a second cantilever connected to the bottom wall of the shell body and a second clamping hook located at the end of the second cantilever. The second lock catch is adapted to move between a locked position in which the second clamping hook is engaged with the second clamping groove and an unlocked position in which the second clamping hook is disengaged from the second clamping groove; a row of second protrusions corresponding to the row of second insertion holes respectively are formed on the second clamping hook for increasing the creepage distance between adjacent two second terminals; when the second clamping hook is engaged with the second clamping groove, the row of second protrusions on the second clamping hook is adapted to abut against the row of second terminals respectively to lock the row of second terminals.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a row of second recesses are further formed on the second clamping hook, and the row of second protrusions and the row of second recesses are alternately arranged in the transverse direction of the shell body.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shell body has a row of second partition ribs for partitioning adjacent two second insertion holes, and the row of second recesses correspond to the row of second partition ribs of the shell body respectively.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, when the second clamping hook is engaged with the second clamping groove, the second protrusions and the second recesses extend in the height direction of the shell body.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, when the second clamping hook is engaged with the second clamping slot, the row of second protruding ribs and the row of second insertion holes are respectively aligned in the longitudinal direction of the shell body, and the row of second grooves and the row of second partition ribs are respectively aligned in the longitudinal direction of the shell body.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector shell further comprises: a pair of elastic buckles, respectively located on the two laterally opposite sides of the shell body, for engaging with a counterpart shell of a counterpart connector to lock the connector shell and the counterpart shell together.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector shell is an integral injection molding part.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: the aforementioned connector shell; and a row of first terminals inserted into a row of first insertion holes of the connector shell.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector further comprises: a first flexible flat part for transmitting current, and the rear ends of the row of first terminals are crimped to the front end of the first flexible flat part to be electrically connected with the first flexible flat part.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first flexible flat part is a flexible flat cable, and the row of first terminals are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable; or the first flexible flat part is a flexible circuit board, and the row of first terminals are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a first insertion slot is formed on the rear end of the shell body to allow the front end of the first flexible flat part to be inserted, and the first insertion slot extends along the lateral and longitudinal directions of the shell body and communicates with the row of first insertion holes.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector further comprises: a row of second terminals inserted into a row of second insertion holes of the connector shell.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector further comprises: a second flexible flat part for transmitting current, and the rear ends of the row of second terminals are crimped to the front end of the second flexible flat part to be electrically connected with the second flexible flat part.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second flexible flat member is a flexible flat cable, and the row of second terminals is electrically connected to a row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable respectively; or the second flexible flat member is a flexible circuit board, and the row of second terminals is electrically connected to a row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board respectively.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second slot is formed on the rear end of the shell body to allow the front end of the second flexible flat member to be inserted, the second slot extending laterally and longitudinally along the shell body and communicating with the row of second insertion holes.

[0025] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the protrusions and grooves on the latch hook can increase the creepage distance between two adjacent terminals, thereby improving the safety of the connector.

[0026] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the latch is in the locked position;

[0028] Figure 2 Showing an anatomical view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 show Figure 2 A partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the connector housing shown;

[0030] Figure 4 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top.

[0031] Figure 5 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom.

[0032] Figure 6 Showing a longitudinal sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 show Figure 6 A partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the connector shown;

[0034] Figure 8 Showing a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 shows Figure 8 a partial enlarged sectional view of the connector shown;

[0036] Figure 10 shows a horizontal sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 11 shows a horizontal sectional view of a connector housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 12 shows Figure 11 a partial enlarged sectional view of the connector housing shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying 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 accompanying 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.

[0040] 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 illustrated in block diagram form in order to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0041] According to one general inventive concept, a connector housing is provided. The connector housing includes a housing body and a first lock. The housing body has a first row of insertion holes for inserting a first row of first terminals extending longitudinally along the housing body, and a first clamping slot extending transversely along the housing body and communicating with the first row of insertion holes. The first lock includes a first cantilever connected to the housing body, and a first clamping hook at a distal end of the first cantilever. The first lock is adapted to move between a locked position in which the first clamping hook engages the first clamping slot, and an unlocked position in which the first clamping hook disengages the first clamping slot. A first row of protrusions corresponding to the first row of insertion holes is formed on the first clamping hook to increase the creepage distance between adjacent two first terminals. When the first clamping hook engages the first clamping slot, the first row of protrusions on the first clamping hook is adapted to abut against the first row of terminals respectively to lock the first row of terminals.

[0042] According to another general inventive concept, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: the aforementioned connector housing; and a row of first terminals inserted into a row of first receptacles of the connector housing.

[0043] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the first and second latches 11, 12 are in the locked position; Figure 2 An exploded cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the first and second latches 11, 12 are in the locked position; Figure 2 An enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the connector housing 1 is shown; Figure 4 A perspective view of a connector housing 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, as viewed from the top; Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector housing 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, as viewed from the bottom; Figure 6 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 7 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the first and second latches 11, 12 are in the locked position; Figure 6 An enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the connector is shown; Figure 8 A transversal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 9 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the first and second latches 11, 12 are in the locked position; Figure 8 An enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the connector is shown; Figure 10 A horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 11 A horizontal cross-sectional view of a connector housing 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 12 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the first and second latches 11, 12 are in the locked position; Figure 11 An enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the connector housing 1 is shown.

[0044] As Figures 1 to 12As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector housing 1 is disclosed. The connector housing 1 includes a housing body 10 and a first latch 11. The housing body 10 has a row of first sockets 101 extending along its longitudinal direction Y for inserting a row of first terminals 21, and a first slot 13 extending along its transverse direction X and communicating with the row of first sockets 101. The first latch 11 includes a first cantilever 111 and a first hook 112. The first cantilever 111 is connected to the housing body 10. The first hook 112 is located at the end of the first cantilever 111. The first latch 11 is adapted to move between a locked position in which the first hook 112 engages with the first slot 13 and an unlocked position in which the first hook 112 disengages from the first slot 13. A row of first ribs 11a corresponding to the row of first sockets 101 are formed on the first hook 112 to increase the creepage distance between two adjacent first terminals 21. When the first hook 112 engages with the first slot 13, a row of first protrusions 11a on the first hook 112 are adapted to abut against a row of first terminals 21 respectively, so that the row of first terminals 21 are locked in a row of sockets 101 to prevent the row of first terminals 21 from being pulled out of the connector housing 1.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a row of first grooves 11b is also formed on the first hook 112, and a row of first ribs 11a and a row of first grooves 11b are alternately arranged in the transverse X direction of the housing body 10. The first ribs 11a and the first grooves 11b are used to increase the creepage distance between two adjacent first terminals 21.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the shell body 10 has a row of first partition ribs 10a, which are used to separate two adjacent first insertion holes 101. A row of first grooves 11b corresponds to the row of first partition ribs 10a of the shell body 10.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the first hook 112 engages with the first slot 13, the first rib 11a and the first groove 11b extend along the height direction Z of the shell body 10.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the first hook 112 engages with the first slot 13, a row of first protruding ribs 11a and a row of first insertion holes 101 are respectively aligned on the longitudinal Y direction of the shell body 10, and a row of first grooves 11b and a row of first partition ribs 10a are respectively aligned on the longitudinal Y direction of the shell body 10.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 12As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the shell body 10 has a top wall and a bottom wall opposite each other in its height direction Z, a first latch 11 is located on the top wall of the shell body 10, a first slot 13 is formed on the top wall of the shell body 10, and a row of first insertion holes 101 are close to the top wall of the shell body 10.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing body 10 further has a row of second insertion holes 102 extending along its longitudinal direction Y for inserting a row of second terminals 22, and a second slot 14 extending along its transverse direction X and communicating with the row of second insertion holes 102. The second slot 14 is formed on the bottom wall of the housing body 10, and the row of second insertion holes 102 is close to the bottom wall of the housing body 10. The connector housing 1 also includes a second latch 12 located on the bottom wall of the housing body 10.

[0051] The second latch 12 includes a second cantilever 121 and a second hook 122. The second cantilever 121 is connected to the bottom wall of the housing body 10. The second hook 122 is located at the end of the second cantilever 121. The second latch 12 is adapted to move between a locked position where the second hook 122 engages with the second slot 14 and an unlocked position where the second hook 122 disengages from the second slot 14. A row of second ribs 12a corresponding to a row of second sockets 102 are formed on the second hook 122 to increase the creepage distance between two adjacent second terminals 22. When the second hook 122 engages with the second slot 14, the row of second ribs 12a on the second hook 122 is adapted to abut against a row of second terminals 22, so that the row of second terminals 22 is locked in a row of second sockets 102 to prevent the row of second terminals 22 from being pulled out of the connector housing 1.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a row of second grooves 12b is also formed on the second hook 122, and a row of second ribs 12a and a row of second grooves 12b are alternately arranged in the transverse X direction of the housing body 10. The second ribs 12a and the second grooves 12b are used to increase the creepage distance between two adjacent second terminals 22.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the shell body 10 has a row of second partition ribs 10b, which are used to separate two adjacent second insertion holes 102. A row of second grooves 12b corresponds to the row of second partition ribs 10b of the shell body 10.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the second hook 122 engages with the second slot 14, the second rib 12a and the second groove 12b extend along the height direction Z of the shell body 10.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 12As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the second hook 122 engages with the second slot 14, a row of second protruding ribs 12a and a row of second insertion holes 102 are respectively aligned on the longitudinal Y direction of the shell body 10, and a row of second grooves 12b and a row of second partition ribs 10b are respectively aligned on the longitudinal Y direction of the shell body 10.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing further includes a pair of resilient latches 15. The pair of resilient latches 15 are located on opposite sides of the housing body 10 in the lateral direction X, and are used to engage with the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector (not shown) to lock the connector housing 1 and the mating housing together.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing 1 can be a one-piece injection molded part.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing 1 and a row of first terminals 21. The row of first terminals 21 is inserted into a row of first sockets 101 in the connector housing 1.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first flexible flat member 31 for transmitting current. The rear ends of a row of first terminals 21 are pressed onto the front ends of the first flexible flat member 31 for electrical connection with the first flexible flat member 31.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the first flexible flat member 31 can be a flexible flat cable, and a row of first terminals 21 are electrically connected to a row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the first flexible flat member 31 can be a flexible circuit board, and a row of first terminals 21 are electrically connected to a row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first slot 103 is formed on the rear end of the shell body 10 to allow the front end of the first flexible flat member 31 to be inserted. The first slot 103 extends along the transverse X and longitudinal Y of the shell body 10 and communicates with a row of first insertion holes 101.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a row of second terminals 22. The row of second terminals 22 is inserted into a row of second sockets 102 in the connector housing 1.

[0064] As Figures 1 to 12 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second flexible flat member 32 for transmitting electric current. The rear ends of the row of second terminals 22 are crimped onto the front end of the second flexible flat member 32 to electrically connect with the second flexible flat member 32.

[0065] As Figures 1 to 12 shown, in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second flexible flat member 32 can be a flexible flat cable, and the row of second terminals 22 are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable.

[0066] As Figures 1 to 12 shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second flexible flat member 32 can be a flexible circuit board, and the row of second terminals 22 are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

[0067] As ​ shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second slot 104 is formed on the rear end of the shell body 10 to allow the front end of the second flexible flat member 32 to be inserted, and the second slot 104 extends along the lateral direction X and the longitudinal direction Y of the shell body 10 and communicates with the row of second insertion holes 102.

[0068] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make improvements, and the structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without structural or principle conflicts, and these changes shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0069] Although the present application has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0070] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0071] It should be noted that the wording "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the wording "a" or "one" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference of the claims should not be understood as limiting the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector housing characterized by, Comprising: a housing body (10) having a row of first insertion holes (101) for inserting a row of first terminals (21) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) thereof and a first clamping slot (13) extending in a transverse direction (X) thereof and communicating with the row of first insertion holes (101); and a first lock (11) comprising: a first cantilever (111) connected to the housing body (10); and a first clamping hook (112) located at a distal end of the first cantilever (111), the first lock (11) being adapted to move between a locked position in which the first clamping hook (112) engages with the first clamping slot (13) and an unlocked position in which the first clamping hook (112) disengages from the first clamping slot (13), a row of first protrusions (11a) corresponding to the row of first insertion holes (101) respectively are formed on the first clamping hook (112), when the first clamping hook (112) engages with the first clamping slot (13), the row of first protrusions (11a) on the first clamping hook (112) are adapted to abut against the row of first terminals (21) respectively.

2. The connector housing according to claim 1, wherein: a row of first recesses (11b) are further formed on the first clamping hook (112), the row of first protrusions (11a) and the row of first recesses (11b) are arranged alternately in the transverse direction (X) of the housing body (10).

3. The connector housing according to claim 2, wherein: the housing body (10) has a row of first partition ribs (10a) for partitioning adjacent two first insertion holes (101), the row of first recesses (11b) correspond to the row of first partition ribs (10a) of the housing body (10) respectively.

4. The connector housing according to claim 3, wherein: when the first clamping hook (112) engages with the first clamping slot (13), the first protrusions (11a) and the first recesses (11b) extend in a height direction (Z) of the housing body (10).

5. The connector housing according to claim 3, wherein: when the first clamping hook (112) engages with the first clamping slot (13), the row of first protrusions (11a) and the row of first insertion holes (101) are aligned in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing body (10) respectively, and the row of first recesses (11b) and the row of first partition ribs (10a) are aligned in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing body (10) respectively.

6. The connector housing according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein: the housing body (10) has opposite top and bottom walls in a height direction (Z) thereof, the first lock (11) is located on the top wall of the housing body (10), the first clamping slot (13) is formed on the top wall of the housing body (10), and the row of first insertion holes (101) is close to the top wall of the housing body (10).

7. The connector housing according to claim 6, wherein: ​ ​ The shell body (10) further has a row of second insertion holes (102) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof for inserting a row of second terminals (22) and a second clamping groove (14) extending along the transverse direction (X) thereof and communicating with the row of second insertion holes (102); The second clamping groove (14) is formed on the bottom wall of the shell body (10), and the row of second insertion holes (102) is close to the bottom wall of the shell body (10), and the connector shell (1) further comprises a second lock catch (12) located on the bottom wall of the shell body (10), The second lock catch (12) comprises: a second cantilever (121) connected to the bottom wall of the shell body (10); and a second clamping hook (122) located at the end of the second cantilever (121), The second lock catch (12) is adapted to move between a locked position in which the second clamping hook (122) is engaged with the second clamping groove (14) and an unlocked position in which the second clamping hook (122) is disengaged from the second clamping groove (14), A row of second protrusions (12a) corresponding to the row of second insertion holes (102) respectively are formed on the second clamping hook (122) for increasing the creepage distance between adjacent two second terminals (22), When the second clamping hook (122) is engaged with the second clamping groove (14), the row of second protrusions (12a) on the second clamping hook (122) is adapted to abut against the row of second terminals (22) respectively to lock the row of second terminals (22).

8. The connector shell according to claim 7, wherein: A row of second recesses (12b) are further formed on the second clamping hook (122), and the row of second protrusions (12a) and the row of second recesses (12b) are arranged alternately in the transverse direction (X) of the shell body (10).

9. The connector shell according to claim 8, wherein: The shell body (10) has a row of second partition ribs (10b) for partitioning adjacent two second insertion holes (102), and the row of second recesses (12b) corresponds to the row of second partition ribs (10b) of the shell body (10) respectively.

10. The connector shell according to claim 9, wherein: When the second clamping hook (122) is engaged with the second clamping groove (14), the second protrusions (12a) and the second recesses (12b) extend along the height direction (Z) of the shell body (10).

11. The connector shell according to claim 9, wherein: When the second clamping hook (122) is engaged with the second clamping groove (14), the row of second protrusions (12a) is aligned with the row of second insertion holes (102) in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell body (10) respectively, and the row of second recesses (12b) is aligned with the row of second partition ribs (10b) in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell body (10) respectively.

12. The connector housing of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: A pair of elastic buckles (15) are respectively located on the opposite sides of the lateral direction (X) of the shell body (10), and are used to engage with a counter connector to lock the connector shell (1) and the counter shell together.

13. The connector housing of claim 12, wherein: The connector shell (1) is an integral injection molding part.

14. A connector characterized by comprising: Comprise: The connector shell (1) of any one of claims 1-13; And A row of first terminals (21) are inserted into a row of first insertion holes (101) of the connector shell (1).

15. The connector of claim 14, wherein, Also include: A first flexible flat piece (31) for transmitting current, The rear end of the row of first terminals (21) is crimped to the front end of the first flexible flat piece (31) to be electrically connected with the first flexible flat piece (31).

16. The connector of claim 15, wherein: The first flexible flat piece (31) is a flexible flat cable, and the row of first terminals (21) are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable; or The first flexible flat piece (31) is a flexible circuit board, and the row of first terminals (21) are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

17. The connector of claim 15, wherein: A first insertion slot (103) is formed on the rear end of the shell body (10) to allow the front end of the first flexible flat piece (31) to be inserted, and the first insertion slot (103) extends along the lateral direction (X) and the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell body (10) and communicates with the row of first insertion holes (101).

18. The connector of any one of claims 14-17, wherein, Also include: A row of second terminals (22) are inserted into a row of second insertion holes (102) of the connector shell (1).

19. The connector of claim 18, wherein, Also include: A second flexible flat piece (32) for transmitting current, The rear end of the row of second terminals (22) is crimped to the front end of the second flexible flat piece (32) to be electrically connected with the second flexible flat piece (32).

20. The connector of claim 19, wherein: The second flexible flat piece (32) is a flexible flat cable, and the row of second terminals (22) are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive core wires of the flexible flat cable; or The second flexible flat piece (32) is a flexible circuit board, and the row of second terminals (22) are respectively electrically connected with a row of conductive traces of the flexible circuit board.

21. The connector of claim 19, wherein: A second insertion slot (104) is formed on the rear end of the shell body (10) to allow the front end of the second flexible flat piece (32) to be inserted, and the second insertion slot (104) extends along the lateral direction (X) and the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell body (10) and communicates with the row of second insertion holes (102).

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