Type-C connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a Type-C connector, which belongs to the technical field of connectors and comprises a first terminal and a second terminal in a first terminal assembly, the first terminal and the second terminal are respectively connected with an insulating main body of an insulating part, a metal sheet is positioned between the first terminal and the second terminal, a first bending section of the first terminal is connected with a first contact section, and a second bending section of the second terminal is connected with a second contact section. A second bending section of the second terminal is connected with a second contact section, the first contact section and the second contact section are at least partially located outside the supporting part, the first bending section is provided with a first embedding groove formed by bending in the direction close to the second bending section, and the second bending section is provided with a second embedding groove formed by bending in the direction close to the first bending section; and a third terminal and a fourth terminal of the second terminal assembly are respectively connected with the insulating main body, the third terminal is provided with a third embedding groove which is formed by bending along the direction close to the fourth terminal, and the fourth terminal is provided with a fourth embedding groove which is formed by bending along the direction close to the third terminal. According to the utility model, the technical effect of improving the safety is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of connector technology, and specifically relates to a Type-C connector. Background Technology

[0002] Type-C connectors are widely used connection components in modern electronic devices, providing data and audio input / output functions to meet the demands of high-speed data transmission and audio signal transmission. In existing technology, the exposed plastic step surface of the Type-C connector's terminals can meet basic connection and transmission requirements, but this results in a short creepage distance between the terminal contact surface and the EMI shielding layer. This makes it susceptible to electrical breakdown or arcing in high-voltage or humid environments, affecting the connector's electrical performance and safety.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is the poor security of connectors.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a Type-C connector. The Type-C connector includes an insulating component, which includes an insulating body and a support portion connected to the insulating body, a metal sheet, a grounding component sleeved outside the insulating body, a first terminal assembly, and a second terminal assembly. The metal sheet is at least partially embedded in the support portion. The first terminal assembly includes a first terminal and a second terminal respectively connected to the insulating body. The metal sheet is located between the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal includes a first bent section and a first contact section connected to the first bent section. The first contact section is at least partially located outside the support portion. The second terminal includes a second bent section and a second bent section connected to the second bent section. The second contact segment is connected by a folded section, at least partially located outside the support portion. A first embedding groove is provided in the first folded section, bent in a direction close to the second folded section, and a second embedding groove is provided in the second folded section, bent in a direction close to the first folded section. The second terminal assembly includes a third terminal and a fourth terminal respectively connected to the insulating body, the third terminal and the fourth terminal being arranged at intervals. A third embedding groove is provided in the third terminal, bent in a direction close to the fourth terminal, and a fourth embedding groove is provided in the fourth terminal, bent in a direction close to the third terminal. The first embedding groove, the second embedding groove, the third embedding groove and the fourth embedding groove are located inside the support portion.

[0006] Optionally, there are multiple third terminals and multiple fourth terminals, with each of the multiple third terminals corresponding to one of the multiple fourth terminals, and the multiple third terminals and multiple fourth terminals are arranged at intervals.

[0007] Optionally, the third terminal includes a third bent section and a third contact section connected to the third bent section, and the third embedding groove is disposed in the third bent section; the fourth terminal includes a fourth bent section and a fourth contact section connected to the fourth bent section, and the fourth embedding groove is disposed in the fourth bent section.

[0008] Optionally, the third contact segment includes a first exposed segment connected to the third bent segment and a first embedded end connected to the first exposed segment, wherein the first exposed segment is at least partially located outside the support portion and the first embedded end is located inside the support portion; the fourth contact segment includes a second exposed segment connected to the fourth bent segment and a second embedded end connected to the second exposed segment, wherein the second exposed segment is at least partially located outside the support portion and the second embedded end is located inside the support portion, with the second embedded end facing the first embedded end.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom sides of the plurality of third embedding slots are located on the same plane, and the bottom sides of the plurality of fourth embedding slots are located on the same plane, and the distance between the bottom sides of the third embedding slots and the bottom sides of the fourth embedding slots is less than the distance between the first exposed section and the second exposed section.

[0010] Optionally, the insulating body includes an insulator and a connecting portion connected to the insulator. The connecting portion is connected to the support portion and passes through the grounding member. The projections of the first embedding groove, the second embedding groove, the third embedding groove, and the fourth embedding groove along the direction close to the grounding member are respectively located on the grounding member.

[0011] Optionally, the first embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the first contact segment, the second embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the second contact segment, the third embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the first exposed segment, and the fourth embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the second exposed segment.

[0012] Optionally, there are two first terminal assemblies and two metal sheets, with each of the two first terminal assemblies corresponding to one of the two metal sheets, and the second terminal assembly is located between the two first terminal assemblies.

[0013] Optionally, the metal sheet is located between the first embedding groove and the second embedding groove, with the first contact segment facing the second contact segment.

[0014] Optionally, the Type-C connector further includes a metal housing with a slot, and an inner housing fitted over the insulator and connected to the grounding member, wherein the insulator, the first terminal assembly, and the second terminal assembly are disposed within the slot.

[0015] Beneficial effects:

[0016] This utility model provides a Type-C connector, in which a first terminal and a second terminal in a first terminal assembly are respectively connected to the insulating body of an insulating component. A metal sheet, at least partially embedded in a support portion, is located between the first terminal and the second terminal. A first bent section of the first terminal is connected to a first contact section, and the first contact section is at least partially located outside the support portion. A second bent section of the second terminal is connected to a second contact section, and the second contact section is at least partially located outside the support portion. A first embedding groove is provided on the first bent section, bent in a direction close to the second bent section. A second embedding groove is provided on the second bent section, bent in a direction close to the first bent section. A third terminal and a fourth terminal of the second terminal assembly are respectively connected to the insulating body. The third terminal and the fourth terminal are arranged at intervals. A third embedding groove is provided on the third terminal, bent in a direction close to the fourth terminal. A fourth embedding groove is provided on the fourth terminal, bent in a direction close to the third terminal. The first embedding groove, the second embedding groove, the third embedding groove, and the fourth embedding groove are located inside the support portion. By bending the first bent section of the first terminal, the second bent section of the second terminal, the third terminal, and the fourth terminal respectively, the resulting first, second, third, and fourth embedding grooves are embedded within the support portion of the insulating component. This increases the creepage distance between the first and second contact sections outside the support portion and the grounding component. Simultaneously, the support portion of the insulating component fills the spaces between the first, second, third, and fourth embedding grooves and the grounding component, providing an additional insulating layer to enhance the connector's insulation performance. Furthermore, bending the first bent section of the first terminal, the second bent section of the second terminal, the third terminal, and the fourth terminal respectively also improves the overall compactness of the connector structure. This achieves the technical effect of improving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a Type-C connector provided for an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first terminal and the third terminal in a Type-C connector provided for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second and fourth terminals in a Type-C connector provided for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal outer shell and inner shell in a Type-C connector provided for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the insulating body in a Type-C connector provided for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0024] 1—Insulator, 11—Insulator body, 111—Insulator, 112—Connecting part, 12—Supporting part, 2—Metal sheet, 3—First terminal assembly, 31—First terminal, 311—First bent section, 3111—First embedded groove ， 312—First contact section, 32—Second terminal, 321—Second bent section, 3211—Second embedded groove, 322—Second contact section, 4—Second terminal assembly, 41—Third terminal, 411—Third embedded groove, 4111—Bottom side, 412—Third bent section, 413—Third contact section, 4131—First exposed section, 4132—First embedded end, 42—Fourth terminal, 421—Fourth embedded groove, 422—Fourth bent section, 423—Fourth contact section, 4231—Second exposed section, 4232—Second embedded end, 5—Grounding component, 6—Metal outer shell, 7—Inner shell. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of this application, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] In the embodiments of this application, "at least one" refers to one or more; "multiple" refers to two or more. In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only for the purpose of distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying order.

[0028] In this specification, references such as "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" mean that one or more embodiments of this application include the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof in this specification all mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone.

[0029] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this utility model, when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component. Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, "connection" can also be understood as an electrical connection; the connection between two electrical components can be a direct or indirect connection between the two electrical components. For example, the connection between A and B can be a direct connection between A and B, or an indirect connection between A and B through one or more other electrical components. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in the embodiments of this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the utility model.

[0030] This utility model provides a Type-C connector; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a Type-C connector provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and third terminals in a Type-C connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second and fourth terminals in a Type-C connector provided in this embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal outer shell and inner shell in a Type-C connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the insulating body in a Type-C connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. The Type-C connector provided in this embodiment includes an insulating component 1, a metal sheet 2, a grounding component 5, a first terminal assembly 33, and a second terminal assembly 4. The insulating component 1 includes an insulating body 11 and a support portion 12, with the support portion 12 connected to the insulating body 11. The metal sheet 2 is at least partially embedded inside the support portion 12. The grounding component 5 is sleeved on the outside of the insulating body 11. The first terminal assembly 33 includes a first terminal 31 and a second terminal 32, which are respectively connected to the insulating body 11. The metal sheet 2 is located between the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32. The first terminal 31 includes a first bent section 311 and a first contact section 312, with the first contact section 312 connected to the first bent section 311. The first contact section 312 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12. The second terminal 32 includes a second... The support portion 12 includes a bending section 321 and a second contact section 322, with the second contact section 322 connected to the second bending section 321. The second contact section 322 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12. A first embedding groove 3111 is provided on the first bending section 311, bent in a direction close to the second bending section 321. A second embedding groove 3211 is also provided on the second bending section 321, bent in a direction close to the first bending section 311. The second terminal assembly 4 includes a third terminal 41 and a fourth terminal 42, which are respectively connected to the insulating body 11. The third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42 are arranged at intervals. A third embedding groove 411 is provided on the third terminal 41, bent in a direction close to the fourth terminal 42. A fourth embedding groove 421 is provided on the fourth terminal 42, bent in a direction close to the third terminal 41. The first embedding groove 3111, the second embedding groove 3211, the third embedding groove 411, and the fourth embedding groove 421 are all located inside the support portion 12.

[0031] The insulating component 1 can be made of plastic, and the grounding component 5 can be an EMI shielding layer. The first contact section 312 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12 and is used for contact with external circuits. The grounding component 5 is sleeved on the outside of the insulating body 11, forming a tight electrical isolation between the grounding component 5 and the insulating body 11.

[0032] The first contact segment 312 and the second contact segment 322 of the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 are located outside the support portion 12, and have good conductivity and mechanical stability when in contact with external circuits. At the same time, the first embedding groove 3111, the second embedding groove 3211, the third embedding groove 411 and the fourth embedding groove 421 can also enhance the stability of the structure.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 in the first terminal assembly 33 are respectively connected to the insulating body 11 of the insulating member 1. The metal sheet 2, which is at least partially embedded in the support portion 12, is located between the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32. The first bent section 311 of the first terminal 31 is connected to the first contact section 312, and the first contact section 312 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12. The second bent section 321 of the second terminal 32 is connected to the second contact section 322, and the second contact section 322 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12. A first embedding groove 31 is provided on the first bent section 311, which is bent along the direction close to the second bent section 321. 11. A second embedding groove 3211 is provided on the second bending section 321, which is bent in a direction close to the first bending section 311. The third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42 of the second terminal assembly 4 are respectively connected to the insulating body 11. The third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42 are arranged at intervals. A third embedding groove 411 is provided on the third terminal 41, which is bent in a direction close to the fourth terminal 42. A fourth embedding groove 421 is provided on the fourth terminal 42, which is bent in a direction close to the third terminal 41. The first embedding groove 3111, the second embedding groove 3211, the third embedding groove 411 and the fourth embedding groove 421 are located inside the support part 12. By bending the first bent section 311 of the first terminal 31, the second bent section 321 of the second terminal 32, the third terminal 41, and the fourth terminal 42 respectively, the resulting first embedding grooves 3111, 3211, 411, and 421 are embedded into the support portion 12 of the insulating member 1. This increases the creepage distance between the first contact section 312 and the second contact section 322 located outside the support portion 12 and the grounding member 5. Simultaneously, the support portion 12 of the insulating member 1 fills the spaces between the first embedding grooves 3111, 3211, 411, and 421 and the grounding member 5, providing an additional insulating layer to enhance the connector's insulation performance. Furthermore, bending the first bent section 311 of the first terminal 31, the second bent section 321 of the second terminal 32, the third terminal 41, and the fourth terminal 42 also improves the overall compactness of the connector structure. This achieves the technical effect of improving safety.

[0034] In one implementation, the number of third terminals 41 and the number of fourth terminals 42 are both multiple, with each of the multiple third terminals 41 and the multiple fourth terminals 42 arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The multiple third terminals 41 are arranged at intervals with each other, and the multiple fourth terminals 42 are arranged at intervals with each other, which is beneficial to improving the signal transmission capability and stability of the connector. At the same time, since each third terminal 41 is provided with a third embedding groove 411 and each fourth terminal 42 is provided with a fourth embedding groove 421, the third embedding groove 411 and the fourth embedding groove 421 are respectively embedded inside the support portion 12 of the insulating member 1, which increases the creepage distance between the contact section and the grounding member 5, enhances the insulation performance, and the interval arrangement of the multiple third terminals 41 and the multiple fourth terminals 42 also helps to improve the compactness of the overall structure of the connector.

[0035] In some embodiments, the third terminal 41 includes a third bent section 412 and a third contact section 413, the third contact section 413 being connected to the third bent section 412, and a third embedding groove 411 being disposed in the third bent section 412. The fourth terminal 42 includes a fourth bent section 422 and a fourth contact section 423, the fourth contact section 423 being connected to the fourth bent section 422, and a fourth embedding groove 421 being disposed in the fourth bent section 422. By providing a third bending section 412 and a third contact section 413 on the third terminal 41, and a fourth bending section 422 and a fourth contact section 423 on the fourth terminal 42, as well as a third embedding groove 411 and a fourth embedding groove 421 located on the third bending section 412 and the fourth bending section 422 respectively, the third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42 can achieve effective electrical connection and mechanical support within a limited space. This not only helps to increase the creepage distance between the third contact section 413 and the fourth contact section 423 and the grounding member 5 respectively, but also provides an additional insulating layer through the insulating material filled by the insulating member 1, which helps to enhance the insulation performance of the connector.

[0036] In some embodiments, the third contact segment 413 includes a first exposed segment 4131 and a first embedded end 4132. The first exposed segment 4131 is connected to the third bent segment 412, and the first embedded end 4132 is connected to the first exposed segment 4131. The first exposed segment 4131 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12, and the first embedded end 4132 is located inside the support portion 12. The fourth contact segment 423 includes a second exposed segment 4231 and a second embedded end 4232. The second exposed segment 4231 is connected to the fourth bent segment 422, and the second embedded end 4232 is connected to the second exposed segment 4231. The second exposed segment 4231 is at least partially located outside the support portion 12, and the second embedded end 4232 is located inside the support portion 12, with the second embedded end 4232 facing the first embedded end 4132. The third contact segment 413 and the fourth contact segment 423 are respectively provided with an exposed first exposed segment 4131 and a second exposed segment 4231, so that the third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42 form an effective electrical connection and mechanical support structure inside and outside the support portion 12. The mutual facing of the first embedded end 4132 and the second embedded end 4232 also enhances the electrical isolation and mechanical stability between the third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42. At the same time, the first exposed segment 4131 and the second exposed segment 4231 are located outside the support portion 12, which also facilitates contact with external circuits. The first embedded end 4132 and the second embedded end 4232 are located inside the support portion 12, which also helps to increase the creepage distance and provide an additional insulating layer through the insulating member 1.

[0037] In some embodiments, the bottom sides 4111 of a plurality of third embedding grooves 411 are located on the same plane, and the bottom sides 4111 of a plurality of fourth embedding grooves 421 are located on the same plane. The distance between the bottom sides 4111 of the third embedding grooves 411 and the bottom sides 421 of the fourth embedding grooves 421 is smaller than that between the first exposed section 4131 and the second exposed section.

[0038] The spacing of 4231, the bottom side of the fourth embedding groove 421 refers to the position in the fourth embedding groove 421 that is the same as the bottom side 4111 of the third embedding groove 411. For example... Figure 1As shown, the bottom sides 4111 of the multiple third embedding slots 411 can all be located on the same plane, and the bottom sides 4111 of the multiple fourth embedding slots 421 can all be located on the same plane. The distance between the bottom sides 4111 of the third embedding slots 4111 and the bottom sides 4111 of the fourth embedding slots 421 refers to the distance between the bottom sides 4111 of the third embedding slots 4111 and the bottom sides 4111 of the fourth embedding slots 421 that are directly opposite each other. The distance between the first exposed section 4131 and the second exposed section 4231 refers to the distance between the first exposed section 4131 and the second exposed section 4231 that are directly opposite each other. By setting the bottom sides 4111 of the multiple third embedding slots 411 and the fourth embedding slots 421 on the same plane, and making the distance between the bottom sides 4111 of the third embedding slots 4111 and the bottom sides 4111 of the fourth embedding slots 421 smaller than the distance between the first exposed section 4131 and the second exposed section 4231, the embedding of the third terminal 41 and the fourth terminal 42 in the support portion 12 can be made more uniform and stable, which is also beneficial to improving the creepage distance and insulation performance.

[0039] In some embodiments, the insulating body 11 includes an insulator 111 and a connecting portion 112. The connecting portion 112 is connected to the insulator 111 and to the support portion 12. The connecting portion 112 passes through the grounding member 5. The projections of the first embedding groove 3111, the second embedding groove 3211, the third embedding groove 411, and the fourth embedding groove 421 along the direction close to the grounding member 5 are respectively located on the grounding member 5. The connecting portion 112, and the fact that the connecting portion 112 passes through the grounding member 5 after being connected to the support portion 12, helps to enhance the structural stability and electrical isolation performance of the connector. The projections of the first embedded groove 3111, the second embedded groove 3211, the third embedded groove 411, and the fourth embedded groove 421 onto the grounding member 5 are located on the grounding member 5, such that the first embedded groove 3111, the second embedded groove 3211, the third embedded groove 411, and the fourth embedded groove 421 are all filled with the support portion 12 of the insulating member 1 between them and the grounding member 5. That is, the first contact section 312, the second contact section 322, the first exposed section 4131, and the second exposed section 4231 are all spaced apart from the grounding member 5, thus forming effective isolation and insulation between the first embedded groove 3111, the second embedded groove 3211, the third embedded groove 411, and the fourth embedded groove 421 and the grounding member 5.

[0040] In some embodiments, the insulator 111, the connecting portion 112, and the supporting portion 12 can be integrally formed. The first bending segment 311, the second bending segment 321, the third bending segment 412, and the fourth bending segment 422 sequentially penetrate the supporting portion 12, the connecting portion 112, and the insulator 111. That is, the insulator 111, the connecting portion 112, and the supporting portion 12 can be integrally formed to constitute the insulating component 1. After the first bending segment 311, the second bending segment 321, the third bending segment 412, and the fourth bending segment 422 sequentially penetrate the supporting portion 12, the connecting portion 112, and the insulator 111, they can be connected to the outside world.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first embedding groove 3111 is at least partially located between the connecting portion 112 and the first contact segment 312, the second embedding groove 3211 is at least partially located between the connecting portion 112 and the second contact segment 322, the third embedding groove 411 is at least partially located between the connecting portion 112 and the first exposed segment 4131, and the fourth embedding groove 421 is at least partially located between the connecting portion 112 and the second exposed segment 4231. This facilitates the optimization of the connector's structural layout and electrical performance, resulting in a more compact connector structure. The first embedding groove 3111, the second embedding groove 3211, the third embedding groove 411, and the fourth embedding groove 421 not only increase the creepage distance between the corresponding contact segment or exposed segment and the grounding member 5, but also, by partially embedding the first embedding groove 3111, the second embedding groove 3211, the third embedding groove 411, and the fourth embedding groove 421 into the connecting portion 112, support and enhance the mechanical stability of the first terminal 31, the second terminal 32, the third terminal 41, and the fourth terminal 42. At the same time, the connection part 112 penetrating the grounding part 5 also helps to improve the overall insulation performance of the connector.

[0042] In some embodiments, there are two first terminal assemblies 33 and two metal plates 2, with each first terminal assembly 33 corresponding to one of the two metal plates 2. The second terminal assembly 4 is located between the two first terminal assemblies 33, which helps to improve the signal transmission capability and stability of the connector. At the same time, placing the second terminal assembly 4 between the two first terminal assemblies 33 helps to optimize the spatial layout of the connector, making the overall structure more compact.

[0043] In some embodiments, the metal sheet 2 is located between the first embedding groove 3111 and the second embedding groove 3211, with the first contact segment 312 facing the second contact segment 322. By placing the metal sheet 2 between the first embedding groove 3111 and the second embedding groove 3211, and ensuring that the first contact segment 312 faces the second contact segment 322, the metal sheet 2 not only provides additional support and isolation, but also enhances the electrical isolation between the first terminal 31 and the second terminal 32 through its position. Simultaneously, the aligned first contact segment 312 and second contact segment 322 also contribute to improved signal transmission efficiency and stability.

[0044] In some embodiments, the Type-C connector provided by this utility model further includes a metal shell 6 and an inner shell 7. The metal shell 6 has a slot, and the insulating member 1, the first terminal assembly 33, and the second terminal assembly 4 are respectively disposed inside the slot. The inner shell 7 is fitted over the insulating member 1 and is connected to the grounding member 5, which helps to improve the mechanical protection performance and electromagnetic shielding effect of the connector. The slot of the metal shell 6 not only facilitates the insertion and removal of the connector but also provides additional mechanical support and protection. The connection between the inner shell 7 and the grounding member 5 can enhance the grounding effect of the connector and improve the overall insulation performance. At the same time, the metal shell 6 can provide protection for the insulating member 1, the first terminal assembly 33, and the second terminal assembly 4 disposed in the slot, improving the space utilization and electrical performance of the connector.

[0045] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0046] The above embodiments only illustrate preferred implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A Type-C connector, characterized in that, The Type-C connector includes an insulating element, the insulating element comprising an insulating body and a support portion connected to the insulating body, a metal sheet, a grounding element sleeved outside the insulating body, a first terminal assembly, and a second terminal assembly. The metal sheet is at least partially embedded within the support portion. The first terminal assembly includes a first terminal and a second terminal respectively connected to the insulating body. The metal sheet is located between the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal includes a first bent section and a first contact section connected to the first bent section, the first contact section being at least partially located outside the support portion. The second terminal includes a second bent section and a second contact section connected to the second bent section. The contact section is at least partially located outside the support portion. A first embedding groove is provided in the first bending section, bent in a direction close to the second bending section, and a second embedding groove is provided in the second bending section, bent in a direction close to the first bending section. The second terminal assembly includes a third terminal and a fourth terminal respectively connected to the insulating body. The third terminal and the fourth terminal are arranged at intervals. A third embedding groove is provided in the third terminal, bent in a direction close to the fourth terminal, and a fourth embedding groove is provided in the fourth terminal, bent in a direction close to the third terminal. The first embedding groove, the second embedding groove, the third embedding groove, and the fourth embedding groove are located inside the support portion.

2. The Type-C connector of claim 1, wherein, The number of the third terminal and the number of the fourth terminal are both multiple, and the multiple third terminals are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple fourth terminals. The multiple third terminals are arranged at intervals, and the multiple fourth terminals are arranged at intervals.

3. The Type-C connector of claim 2, wherein, The third terminal includes a third bent section and a third contact section connected to the third bent section, and the third embedding groove is disposed in the third bent section; the fourth terminal includes a fourth bent section and a fourth contact section connected to the fourth bent section, and the fourth embedding groove is disposed in the fourth bent section.

4. The Type-C connector of claim 3, wherein, The third contact segment includes a first exposed segment connected to the third bent segment and a first embedded end connected to the first exposed segment. The first exposed segment is at least partially located outside the support portion, and the first embedded end is located inside the support portion. The fourth contact segment includes a second exposed segment connected to the fourth bent segment and a second embedded end connected to the second exposed segment. The second exposed segment is at least partially located outside the support portion, and the second embedded end is located inside the support portion, with the second embedded end facing the first embedded end.

5. The Type-C connector of claim 4, wherein, The bottom sides of the plurality of third embedding slots are located on the same plane, and the bottom sides of the plurality of fourth embedding slots are located on the same plane. The distance between the bottom sides of the third embedding slots and the bottom sides of the fourth embedding slots is less than the distance between the first exposed section and the second exposed section.

6. The Type-C connector of claim 4, wherein, The insulating body includes an insulator and a connecting portion connected to the insulator. The connecting portion is connected to the support portion and passes through the grounding member. The projections of the first embedding groove, the second embedding groove, the third embedding groove, and the fourth embedding groove along the direction close to the grounding member are respectively located on the grounding member.

7. The Type-C connector of claim 6, wherein, The first embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the first contact segment, the second embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the second contact segment, the third embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the first exposed segment, and the fourth embedding groove is at least partially located between the connecting portion and the second exposed segment.

8. The Type-C connector of claim 1, wherein, The number of the first terminal assembly and the number of the metal sheet are two, and the two first terminal assemblies and the two metal sheets are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The second terminal assembly is located between the two first terminal assemblies.

9. The Type-C connector of claim 1, wherein, The metal sheet is located between the first embedding groove and the second embedding groove, with the first contact segment facing the second contact segment.

10. The Type-C connector of claim 1, wherein, The Type-C connector further includes a metal housing with a slot, and an inner housing fitted over the insulating member and connected to the grounding member, wherein the insulating member, the first terminal assembly, and the second terminal assembly are disposed within the slot.

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