Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and a connector assembly. The connector comprises a shell which comprises a peripheral wall defining an inner cavity, a holding body located in the inner cavity and a flange part connected with the bottom of the peripheral wall and the holding body; and a terminal held in the holding body and having a flat mating end. The holding body is provided with an upper portion extending out of the inner cavity, a slot allowing a matching terminal to be inserted is formed in the upper portion of the holding body, and the matching terminal is located in the slot and used for being matched with the matching terminal inserted into the slot. The matching end is perpendicular to the transverse direction of the shell and extends in the longitudinal direction and the height direction of the shell, and the top side and the front side and the rear side, opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, of the slot are all open, so that the matching terminal is allowed to be inserted into the slot at different angles relative to the height direction. According to the utility model, the connector can be matched with the matching connector at different angles, so that the application range of the connector is expanded, and the cost is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] In the prior art, a male connector and a female connector that can be quickly mated are usually used to achieve electrical connection. Typically, the male connector can only be mated with the female connector at a predetermined angle. However, in practical applications, it is often necessary to change the cable exit direction of the female connector, which requires the male connector to be able to mate with the female connector at different angles. Therefore, in the prior art, when it is necessary to change the mating angle between the male connector and the female connector, the male connector must be redesigned, which results in high cost. SUMMARY

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

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes a housing including a peripheral wall enclosing an inner cavity, a retaining body located in the inner cavity, and a flange portion connected to the bottom of the peripheral wall and the retaining body; and a terminal retained in the retaining body and having a flat mating end. The retaining body has an upper portion extending from the inner cavity, and a slot is formed in the upper portion of the retaining body to allow the insertion of a mating terminal. The mating end of the terminal is located in the slot for mating with the mating terminal inserted into the slot. The mating end is perpendicular to the lateral direction of the housing and extends along the longitudinal and height directions of the housing. The top side and the front and rear sides opposite in the longitudinal direction of the slot are all open to allow the mating terminal to be inserted into the slot at different angles relative to the height direction.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, two slots are formed in the upper portion of the retaining body, and the two slots are arranged side by side in the lateral direction. The connector includes two terminals, and the mating ends of the two terminals are respectively located in the two slots for mating with the two mating terminals respectively inserted into the two slots.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the retaining body further includes a door frame body located in the slot, and the mating end of the terminal is retained in the door frame body.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the door frame body includes a pair of vertical beams opposing each other in the longitudinal direction and extending in the height direction, and a horizontal beam connected between the top portions of the pair of vertical beams and extending in the longitudinal direction, and the mating end of the terminal is held between the pair of vertical beams and the horizontal beam of the door frame body.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, vertical positioning grooves extending in the height direction are formed in the inner sides of the vertical beams, and the front and rear sides of the mating end of the terminal are respectively positioned in the vertical positioning grooves of the pair of vertical beams.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, horizontal positioning grooves extending in the longitudinal direction are formed in the inner sides of the horizontal beam, and a positioning rib extending in the longitudinal direction is formed in the top portion of the mating end of the terminal, and the positioning rib is positioned in the horizontal positioning groove.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the slot has two vertical side walls opposing each other in the transverse direction, and the door frame body is located at the middle position between the two vertical side walls; the mating end of the terminal and the door frame body are adapted to be inserted together between a pair of terminal plates of the mating terminal.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the terminal is a high-voltage power terminal, and the connector further includes a low-voltage signal terminal arranged in the holding body for detecting whether the terminal has been mated with a mating terminal; a top-opened jack is further formed in the upper portion of the holding body, and one end of the low-voltage signal terminal extends into the jack for mating with a mated low-voltage signal terminal.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the flange portion is used for being fixed to a mounting panel, and a sealing ring mounting groove is formed in the bottom surface of the flange portion; the connector further includes a sealing ring mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove, and the sealing ring is adapted to be pressed between the flange portion and the mounting panel to realize sealing therebetween.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the lower portion of the holding body extends downward beyond the flange portion in the height direction, and the lower portion of the holding body is used for being inserted into a mounting opening on the mounting panel; the terminal further has a connecting end extending from the lower portion of the holding body, and the connecting end is used for being electrically connected to a bus bar of a client.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector further comprises: a shielding shell, which is sleeved on the holding body and located in the inner cavity, a plurality of connecting legs are formed at the bottom of the shielding shell, the plurality of connecting legs are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the shielding shell and located in the region surrounded by the sealing ring, the plurality of connecting legs pass through the flange part and protrude out of the bottom surface of the flange part for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connecting leg comprises: a vertical leg, which passes through the flange part in the height direction; and a horizontal foot, which is connected perpendicularly to the end of the vertical leg and located on the bottom surface of the flange part, a contact protrusion for electrical contact with the mounting panel is formed on the horizontal foot.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the contact protrusion is a cone and a cross-shaped groove is formed on the contact protrusion, the cross-shaped groove divides the contact protrusion into four elastic cantilever arms for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shielding shell is an integral stamping part.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shell is an integral injection molding part.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the shell is symmetrical left and right in the transverse direction and symmetrical front and back in the longitudinal direction.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector, which is mated with the connector. The mating connector comprises: a mating shell; mating terminals, which are arranged in the mating shell; and a cable, which is electrically connected to the mating terminals and drawn out of the mating shell, the mating terminals are inserted into the slots of the connector and mated with the mating ends of the terminals.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the mating terminals comprise a pair of terminal plates and an elastic member mounted on the inner side of at least one terminal plate, the mating ends of the terminals are inserted between the pair of terminal plates of the mating terminals and electrically contact with the elastic member.

[0022] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments of the present application, the connector can be mated with the mating connector at different angles, which expands the application range of the connector and reduces the cost.

[0023] Other objects and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 shows an exploded view of a housing and terminals of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, as viewed from the bottom;

[0029] Figure 6 shows a partial enlarged view of a shielding case of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 7 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a mating terminal of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 9 shows a mating view of a mating terminal of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 10 shows a plan view of a mating terminal of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, wherein a mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 90 degrees;

[0034] Figure 11 shows a plan view of a mating terminal of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, wherein a mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 135 degrees;

[0035] Figure 12A plane view of mating terminals of the connector and the mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 180 degrees.

[0036] Figure 13 A plane view of mating terminals of the connector and the mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 225 degrees.

[0037] Figure 14 A plane view of mating terminals of the connector and the mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 270 degrees. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] According to one general inventive concept, a connector is provided. The connector includes a housing including a peripheral wall enclosing an inner cavity, a retaining body in the inner cavity, and a flange portion connected to a bottom of the peripheral wall and the retaining body; and a terminal retained in the retaining body and having a flat mating end. The retaining body has an upper portion extending out of the inner cavity, an insertion slot is formed in the upper portion of the retaining body to allow insertion of a mating terminal, the mating end of the terminal is located in the insertion slot for mating with the mating terminal inserted into the insertion slot; the mating end is perpendicular to the transverse direction of the housing and extends along the longitudinal and height directions of the housing, and the top side and the front and rear sides opposite in the longitudinal direction of the insertion slot are all open to allow the mating terminal to be inserted into the insertion slot at different angles relative to the height direction.

[0041] According to another general technical concept of the present application, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector, which mates with the connector. The mating connector includes: a mating housing; mating terminals, which are provided in the mating housing; and a cable, which is electrically connected to the mating terminals and drawn out of the mating housing, the mating terminals being inserted into the slots of the connector and mating with the mating ends of the terminals.

[0042] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 A transverse sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 4 An exploded view of a housing and terminals of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, as viewed from the bottom, is shown; Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of a shield housing 3 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 7 A planar sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 8 A perspective view of mating terminals 6 of a connector and a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 9 A mating view of mating terminals 6 of a connector and a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0043] As Figures 1 to 9 shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1 and a terminal 2. The housing 1 includes a peripheral wall 11, which encloses an inner cavity 101, a retaining body 10, which is located in the inner cavity 101, and a flange portion 12, which is connected to the bottom of the peripheral wall 11 and the retaining body 10. The terminal 2 is retained in the retaining body 10 and has a flat mating end 21. The retaining body 10 has an upper portion, which extends out of the inner cavity 101, and a slot 13, which is formed in the upper portion of the retaining body 10 and allows the mating terminal 6 to be inserted, the mating end 21 of the terminal 2 being located in the slot 13 and used to mate with the mating terminal 6, which is inserted into the slot 13.

[0044] As Figures 1 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mating end 21 is perpendicular to the transverse direction X of the housing 1 and extends along the longitudinal direction Y and the height direction Z of the housing 1. The top side and the front and rear sides opposite each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the slot 13 are fully open to allow the mating end 6 to be inserted into the slot 13 at different angles relative to the height direction Z. Therefore, the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector of this invention can vary between 0 degrees and 270 degrees, and thus the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector can be changed as needed.

[0045] Figure 10 This diagram shows a plan view of a connector and a mating terminal 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 90 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 90 degrees.

[0046] Figure 11 This diagram shows a plan view of a connector and a mating terminal 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 135 degrees, and the cable 7 of the mating connector is led out in a 135-degree direction.

[0047] Figure 12 This diagram shows a plan view of a connector and a mating terminal 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 180 degrees, and the cable 7 of the mating connector is led out in a 180-degree direction.

[0048] Figure 13 This diagram shows a plan view of a connector and a mating terminal 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 225 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 225 degrees.

[0049] Figure 14 This diagram shows a plan view of a connector and a mating terminal 6 of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mating angle between the connector and the mating connector is 270 degrees, and the lead-out direction of the cable 7 of the mating connector is 270 degrees.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, two slots 13 are formed on the upper part of the retainer 10, and the two slots 13 are arranged side by side in the transverse X direction. The connector includes two terminals 2, and the mating ends 21 of the two terminals 2 are respectively located in the two slots 13 for mating with two mating terminals 6 respectively inserted into the two slots 13.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 14As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the holding body 10 further includes a door frame body 14 located in the slot 13, and the mating end 21 of the terminal 2 is held in the door frame body 14.

[0052] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the door frame body 14 includes a pair of vertical beams 141 and a horizontal beam 142. The pair of vertical beams 141 are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y and extend along the height direction Z. The horizontal beam 142 is connected between the top portions of the pair of vertical beams 141 and extends along the longitudinal direction Y. The mating end 21 of the terminal 2 is held between the pair of vertical beams 141 and the horizontal beam 142 of the door frame body 14. Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, vertical positioning grooves 14a extending along the height direction Z are formed on the inner sides of the vertical beams 141, and the front and rear side edges 21a of the mating end 21 of the terminal 2 are respectively positioned into the vertical positioning grooves 14a of the pair of vertical beams 141.

[0053] Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, horizontal positioning grooves 14b extending along the longitudinal direction Y are formed on the inner sides of the horizontal beam 142, and positioning ribs 21b extending along the longitudinal direction Y are formed on the top portions of the mating end 21 of the terminal 2, and the positioning ribs 21b are positioned into the horizontal positioning grooves 14b.

[0054] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 13 has two vertical side walls 16 opposite to each other in the transverse direction X, and the door frame body 14 is located at the middle position between the two vertical side walls 16. The mating end 21 of the terminal 2 and the door frame body 14 are adapted to be inserted together between the pair of terminal plates 61 of the mating terminal 6. Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 is a high-voltage power terminal, and the connector further includes a low-voltage signal terminal 4 provided in the holding body 10 for detecting whether the terminal 2 has been mated with the mating terminal 6. An insertion hole 15 with an open top is further formed in the upper portion of the holding body 10, and one end of the low-voltage signal terminal 4 extends into the insertion hole 15 for mating with a mating low-voltage signal terminal (not shown) inserted.

[0055] Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 12 of the housing 1 is used for being fixed to a mounting panel (not shown), and a sealing ring mounting groove 125 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. The connector further includes a sealing ring 5 mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove 125, and the sealing ring 5 is adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12 and the mounting panel to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0056] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 12 of the housing 1 is used for being fixed to a mounting panel (not shown), and a sealing ring mounting groove 125 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. The connector further includes a sealing ring 5 mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove 125, and the sealing ring 5 is adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12 and the mounting panel to achieve sealing therebetween. Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 12 of the housing 1 is used for being fixed to a mounting panel (not shown), and a sealing ring mounting groove 125 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. The connector further includes a sealing ring 5 mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove 125, and the sealing ring 5 is adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12 and the mounting panel to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0057] Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 12 of the housing 1 is used for being fixed to a mounting panel (not shown), and a sealing ring mounting groove 125 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. The connector further includes a sealing ring 5 mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove 125, and the sealing ring 5 is adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12 and the mounting panel to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0058] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the flange portion 12 of the housing 1 is used for being fixed to a mounting panel (not shown), and a sealing ring mounting groove 125 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. The connector further includes a sealing ring 5 mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove 125, and the sealing ring 5 is adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12 and the mounting panel to achieve sealing therebetween. Figures 1 to 14 ​​​As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower portion of the retainer 10 extends downward along the height direction Z beyond the flange portion 12, and the lower portion of the retainer 10 is used to insert into a mounting opening on the mounting panel. The terminal 2 also has a connecting end 22 extending from the lower portion of the retainer 10, and the connecting end 22 is used for electrical connection to a busbar (not shown) of the client.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a shielding shell 3. The shielding shell 3 is fitted onto the retainer 10 and located within the inner cavity 101. A plurality of connecting legs 30 are formed at the bottom of the shielding shell 3, spaced apart circumferentially and located within the area surrounded by the sealing ring 5. The connecting legs 30 pass through the flange portion 12 and protrude from the bottom surface of the flange portion 12 for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting leg 30 includes a vertical leg 31 and a horizontal leg 32. The vertical leg 31 passes through the flange portion 12 along the height direction Z. The horizontal leg 32 is perpendicularly connected to the end of the vertical leg 31 and is located on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12. A contact protrusion 33 for electrical contact with a mounting panel is formed on the horizontal leg 32.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the contact protrusion 33 is conical and has a cross groove 33a formed on it. The cross groove 33a divides the contact protrusion 33 into four elastic cantilever arms 33b, which are used for electrical contact with the mounting panel.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the shielding shell 3 can be a one-piece stamped part.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 can be a one-piece injection molded part.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 is symmetrical to the left and right in the transverse X direction and to the front and back in the longitudinal Y direction.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes the aforementioned connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. The mating connector includes a mating housing (not shown), mating terminals 6, and a cable 7. The mating terminals 6 are disposed within the mating housing. The cable 7 is electrically connected to the mating terminals 6 and leads out from the mating housing. The mating terminals 6 are inserted into the slot 13 of the connector and mated with the mating end 21 of the terminal 2.

[0066] As Figures 1 to 14 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating terminal 6 includes a pair of terminal plates 61 and an elastic member (not shown) mounted on the inner side of at least one of the terminal plates 61, and the pair of terminals 21 of the terminal 2 is inserted between the pair of terminal plates 61 of the mating terminal 6 and electrically contacts the elastic member.

[0067] 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 should fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0068] Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0069] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the utility model have been shown and described, those skilled 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 utility model, and the scope of the utility model is limited by the claims and their equivalents.

[0070] 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 utility model.

Claims

1. A connector characterized by comprising: Comprising: a housing (1) including a peripheral wall (11) enclosing an inner cavity (101), a holding body (10) located in the inner cavity (101), and a flange portion (12) connected to a bottom of the peripheral wall (11) and the holding body (10); and a terminal (2) held in the holding body (10) and having a flat mating end (21), the holding body (10) has an upper portion protruding from the inner cavity (101), an insertion slot (13) allowing insertion of a mating terminal (6) is formed in the upper portion of the holding body (10), the mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is located in the insertion slot (13) for mating with the mating terminal (6) inserted into the insertion slot (13); the mating end (21) is perpendicular to the transverse direction (X) of the housing (1) and extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) and the height direction (Z) of the housing (1), the top side and the front and rear sides opposite in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the insertion slot (13) are all open to allow the mating terminal (6) to be inserted into the insertion slot (13) at different angles relative to the height direction (Z).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: two insertion slots (13) are formed in the upper portion of the holding body (10), the two insertion slots (13) are arranged side by side in the transverse direction (X); the connector includes two terminals (2), the mating ends (21) of the two terminals (2) are respectively located in the two insertion slots (13) for respectively mating with the two mating terminals (6) respectively inserted into the two insertion slots (13).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: the holding body (10) further includes a door frame body (14) located in the insertion slot (13), the mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is held in the door frame body (14).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: the door frame body (14) includes: a pair of vertical beams (141) opposite in the longitudinal direction (Y) and extending along the height direction (Z); and a horizontal beam (142) connected between the top portions of the pair of vertical beams (141) and extending along the longitudinal direction (Y), the mating end (21) of the terminal (2) is held between the pair of vertical beams (141) and the horizontal beam (142) of the door frame body (14).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: vertical positioning grooves (14a) extending along the height direction (Z) are formed in the inner sides of the vertical beams (141), the front and rear sides (21a) of the mating end (21) of the terminal (2) are respectively positioned into the vertical positioning grooves (14a) of the pair of vertical beams (141).

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A horizontal positioning groove (14b) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is formed on the inner side of the horizontal beam (142), and a positioning rib (21b) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is formed on the top of the mating end (21) of the terminal (2), and the positioning rib (21b) is positioned into the horizontal positioning groove (14b).

7. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The slot (13) has two vertical side walls (16) opposite in the transverse direction (X), and the door frame body (14) is located in the middle between the two vertical side walls (16); The mating end (21) of the terminal (2) and the door frame body (14) are adapted to be inserted together between a pair of terminal plates (61) of the mating terminal (6).

8. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The terminal (2) is a high-voltage power terminal, and the connector further comprises a low-voltage signal terminal (4) arranged in the holding body (10) for detecting whether the terminal (2) has been mated with the mating terminal (6); A top-opened insertion hole (15) is further formed on the upper part of the holding body (10), and one end of the low-voltage signal terminal (4) extends into the insertion hole (15) for mating with the inserted mating low-voltage signal terminal.

9. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The flange part (12) is used for being fixed to a mounting panel, and a sealing ring mounting groove (125) is formed on the bottom surface of the flange part (12); The connector further comprises a sealing ring (5) mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove (125), and the sealing ring (5) is adapted to be pressed between the flange part (12) and the mounting panel to achieve sealing therebetween.

10. The connector according to claim 9, wherein: The lower part of the holding body (10) extends downward beyond the flange part (12) along the height direction (Z), and the lower part of the holding body (10) is used for being inserted into a mounting opening on the mounting panel; The terminal (2) further has a connection end (22) extending from the lower part of the holding body (10), and the connection end (22) is used for being electrically connected to a busbar of a customer.

11. The connector of claim 9, wherein, Further comprising: A shielding shell (3) sleeved on the holding body (10) and located in the inner cavity (101), A plurality of connection legs (30) are formed on the bottom of the shielding shell (3), and the plurality of connection legs (30) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the shielding shell (3) and located in the area surrounded by the sealing ring (5), The plurality of connection legs (30) pass through the flange part (12) and are exposed outside the bottom surface of the flange part (12) for electrically contacting the mounting panel.

12. The connector according to claim 11, wherein: The connection leg (30) comprises: A vertical leg (31) passing through the flange part (12) along the height direction (Z); and A horizontal foot (32) connected perpendicularly to the end of the vertical leg (31) and located on the bottom surface of the flange part (12), A contact protrusion (33) for electrically contacting the mounting panel is formed on the horizontal leg (32).

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The contact protrusion (33) is a cone and a cross-shaped groove (33a) is formed on the contact protrusion (33), the cross-shaped groove (33a) dividing the contact protrusion (33) into four elastic cantilevers (33b) for electrically contacting the mounting panel.

14. The connector of claim 11, wherein: The shield shell (3) is an integral press-formed member.

15. The connector of claim 1, wherein: The housing (1) is an integral injection-molded member.

16. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that: The housing (1) is left-right symmetrical in the transverse direction (X) and front-rear symmetrical in the longitudinal direction (Y).

17. A connector assembly comprising: comprises: The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 16; and a counterpart connector, which is counterpart to the connector, The counterpart connector comprises: a counterpart housing; a counterpart terminal (6) provided in the counterpart housing; and a cable (7) electrically connected to the counterpart terminal (6) and drawn out of the counterpart housing, The counterpart terminal (6) is inserted into the slot (13) of the connector and counterparted to the counterpart end (21) of the terminal (2).

18. The connector assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that: The counterpart terminal (6) comprises a pair of terminal plates (61) and an elastic member mounted on the inner side of at least one terminal plate (61), the counterpart end (21) of the terminal (2) being inserted between the pair of terminal plates (61) of the counterpart terminal (6) and electrically contacting the elastic member.

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