Connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector assembly, which comprises a first connector and a second connector which are plugged together, the first connector comprises a first housing which comprises a first accommodating cavity, a first end part and a second end part, and the first end part is provided with a first mounting groove; the terminal assembly comprises a supporting part fixed at the second end part and a contact part extending into the first accommodating cavity; the second connector is provided with a flexible flat cable, and comprises a second housing which comprises a second accommodation cavity, a second installation groove and a plugging part. The first locking piece is pre-mounted in the second mounting groove; the pushing and pressing piece is inserted into the second accommodating cavity and is provided with a first notch; the flexible flat cable is installed in the second containing cavity through the first notch, the inserting part is inserted into the first containing cavity, the first locking piece is inserted into the first installation groove, and the pushing piece pushes the flexible flat cable to move in the thickness direction and abut against the contact part. After the connector assembly is plugged, an electric connection contact is not scratched, and the service life is prolonged while the connection is stable.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In recent years, wire-to-board connectors have been widely used in industrial automation, power systems and other fields due to their advantages such as good flexible connection, good transmission performance and convenient installation.

[0003] In the new energy field, especially in battery management systems, the use of wire-to-board connectors is constantly expanding. Due to the need for integration, wire-to-board connectors using FFC / FPC cabling are gradually becoming the mainstream.

[0004] Currently, in wire-to-board connector solutions for FFC / FPC cabling, it's unavoidable that the contact points of the cabling or the connector terminals fixedly connected to it will scratch during insertion and removal, causing damage to the coating and reducing lifespan. However, avoiding scratching results in poor connector strength, complex structure, susceptibility to foreign objects, and inconvenient installation, clearly failing to meet automotive-grade requirements. Therefore, how to meet automotive-grade requirements while preventing scratching and thus improving connector lifespan has become a new challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a connector assembly that uses a pushing member to move a flexible ribbon cable and abut against the contact portion, while inserting a first locking member into the first mounting groove. This avoids scratching when the flexible ribbon cable and terminal assembly are connected, improving the service life and number of insertions and removals of the connector assembly; at the same time, it ensures a secure connection of the connector assembly.

[0006] The technical effects to be achieved by this utility model are realized through the following technical aspects:

[0007] This utility model provides a connector assembly, including a first connector and a second connector that are plugged together, wherein the first connector includes:

[0008] A first housing includes a first receiving cavity, a first end portion and a second end portion disposed longitudinally, the first end portion being provided with a first mounting groove; and

[0009] A terminal assembly includes a support portion and a contact portion, the support portion being fixedly connected to the second end, and the contact portion extending into the first receiving cavity;

[0010] The second connector is detachably equipped with a flexible ribbon cable, and the second connector includes:

[0011] The second housing includes a second receiving cavity, a second mounting groove, and a plug-in portion;

[0012] A first locking element is pre-installed in the second mounting slot; and

[0013] A pusher is inserted into the second receiving cavity, and the pusher is provided with a first slot.

[0014] The flexible cable is installed in the second receiving cavity through the first slot, the plug-in part is inserted into the first receiving cavity, the first locking member is inserted into the first mounting slot, and the pushing member pushes the flexible cable to move in the thickness direction and abut against the contact part.

[0015] In some implementations, the first locking element includes a retaining block and a locking block, and the locking block has an arc-shaped bending structure; the second mounting groove is provided with a limiting block, and the locking block abuts against the limiting block.

[0016] In some implementations, the first end is provided with a protrusion that protrudes toward the first receiving cavity, the locking block is pushed by the protrusion and inserted into the first mounting groove, and the protrusion is engaged with the limiting block.

[0017] In some implementations, the pusher has a vertically symmetrical and horizontally symmetrical structure.

[0018] In some implementations, the pressing member includes a panel and a pressure plate, the pressure plate extending from one side of the panel; the second housing is provided with a second slot, through which the panel is inserted into the second receiving cavity; the first slot is provided in the pressure plate.

[0019] In some implementations, the flexible cable includes a plug-in end and a contact layer disposed on the plug-in end. The plug-in end is inserted into the push member through the first slot and protrudes from the front end of the panel, while the contact layer faces away from the panel.

[0020] In some implementations, the panel is provided with a guide block, and the second slot is provided with a guide rail groove for guiding the guide block; the panel also includes a hook, which is disposed at the end of the guide block away from the pressure plate, and when the panel is inserted into the second slot, the hook engages in the guide rail groove.

[0021] In some implementations, the first locking member further includes a stop block located at the lower edge of the retaining block;

[0022] After the pressure plate is inserted into the first receiving cavity, the stop block abuts against the panel.

[0023] In some implementations, the first housing further includes a base extending from the second end into the first receiving cavity, the base having a base surface; the contact portion is disposed in the base and protrudes from the base surface.

[0024] In some implementations, the second connector further includes a second locking member; the second housing is provided with a limiting groove, and the second locking member is inserted into the limiting groove along the thickness direction and limits the flexible cable to be installed in the second housing.

[0025] In summary, this utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0026] 1. The connector assembly provided by this utility model involves inserting a flexible ribbon cable into a second receiving cavity, which then passes through a second housing into a first receiving cavity, with the cable positioned opposite to the contact portion of the terminal assembly without contact. A pushing member is inserted into the second receiving cavity, pushing the flexible ribbon cable to move in the thickness direction and abut against the contact portion, thus achieving electrical connection between the flexible ribbon cable and the contact portion. The entire contact process is scratch-free, improving the connection quality between the flexible ribbon cable and the terminal assembly and extending the service life of the connector assembly.

[0027] 2. The connector assembly provided by this utility model, after the first connector and the second connector are inserted together, is further pushed into the first mounting groove by the first locking member to ensure that the first connector and the second connector are locked and fixed. This avoids the first connector and the second connector from becoming loose during the connection process of the flexible ribbon cable and the terminal assembly, or when the connector assembly is working, which could lead to problems such as scratching of the flexible ribbon cable and the terminal assembly. In addition, the first locking member is an independent part, which is simple to form, easy to replace, and serves to identify the locking status of the first connector and the second connector. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector assembly in Example 1.

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connector assembly of Example 1.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the first connector in Embodiment 1.

[0031] Figure 4 This is an axonometric view of the second connector in Embodiment 1.

[0032] Figure 5 This is an axial view of the first locking member in Embodiment 1.

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The axonometric view after sectioning AA.

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the process before and after the insertion of the first locking and pushing parts.

[0035] Figure 8 This is an isometric view of the pusher component in Example 1.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connector assembly in Example 2.

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Axonometric view of the BB section.

[0038] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the assembly of the second connector in Example 3.

[0039] Marked in the image:

[0040] 100. Connector assembly;

[0041] 101. First connector;

[0042] 102. Second connector;

[0043] 1. First housing; 11. First receiving cavity; 12. First end; 121. First mounting groove; 122. Protrusion; 13. Second end; 14. Base; 141. Base surface; 142. Guide portion;

[0044] 2. Terminal assembly; 21. Support portion; 22. Contact portion;

[0045] 3. Second housing; 31. Second receiving cavity; 32. Second mounting groove; 321. Limiting block; 33. Insertion part; 34. Second slot; 341. Guide rail groove; 35. Limiting groove.

[0046] 4. First locking element; 41. Holding block; 42. Locking block; 43. Stop block;

[0047] 5. Pushing component; 51. First slot; 52. Panel; 521. Guide block; 522. Hook; 53. Pressure plate;

[0048] 6. Second locking element;

[0049] 200. Flexible ribbon cable; 201. Plug-in terminal; 202. Contact layer; 203. Locking hole;

[0050] X, horizontal direction; Y, vertical direction; Z, thickness direction. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description will be given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention.

[0052] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0053] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0054] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0055] For ease of understanding, it should be noted that the X-axis in the graph represents the horizontal direction, the Y-axis represents the vertical direction, and the Z-axis represents the thickness direction.

[0056] Example 1:

[0057] Please see Figures 1-7 This embodiment provides a connector assembly 100, including a first connector 101 and a second connector 102 that are plugged together. The first connector 101 includes a first housing 1 and a terminal assembly 2. Specifically, the first housing 1 includes a first receiving cavity 11, a first end 12 and a second end 13 disposed along the longitudinal direction Y, the first end 12 having a first mounting groove 121, and the first end 12 communicating with the first receiving cavity 11. The terminal assembly 2 includes a support portion 21 and a contact portion 22, the support portion 21 being fixedly connected to the second end 13, and the contact portion 22 extending into the first receiving cavity 11.

[0058] The second connector 102 is detachably assembled with a flexible ribbon cable 200, which includes a second housing 3, a first locking member 4, and a pushing member 5. Specifically, the second housing 3 includes a second receiving cavity 31, a second mounting groove 32, and a plug-in portion 33. The second receiving cavity 31 has an opening facing the plug-in portion 33 for the terminal assembly 2 to enter the second receiving cavity 31. The first locking member 4 is pre-installed in the second mounting groove 32, and the pushing member 5 is inserted into the second receiving cavity 31 and is provided with a first slot 51.

[0059] During installation, the flexible ribbon cable 200 is first installed into the second receiving cavity 31 through the first slot 51, thus fixing the flexible ribbon cable 200 inside the second housing 3. Then, the insertion part 33 of the second housing 3 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 11 through the first end 12, allowing the contact part 22 of the terminal assembly 2 to enter the second receiving cavity 31. Since the flexible ribbon cable 200 is installed in the second receiving cavity 31, the terminal assembly 2 and the flexible ribbon cable 200 will meet in the second receiving cavity 31. To prevent scratching, during the insertion process of the first connector 101 and the second connector 102, the terminal assembly 2 and the flexible ribbon cable 200 always move in a relative and non-contact manner.

[0060] After the second connector 102 is inserted into the first connector 101, the first locking member 4 is inserted into the first mounting groove 121. Since the first locking member 4 is pre-installed in the second mounting groove 32, when the insertion part 33 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 11, the first locking member 4 follows the second mounting groove 32 through the first end 12 into the first receiving cavity 11 and simultaneously enters the first mounting groove 121. After the second mounting groove 32 is in place, the first locking member 4 is inserted into the first mounting groove 121, thereby locking and fixing the first housing 1 and the second housing 3, preventing the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 from becoming loose during the connection of the flexible cable 200 and the terminal assembly 2, or when the connector assembly 100 is working.

[0061] In this embodiment, the second mounting groove 32 is disposed on the side of the second housing 3 facing away from the second receiving cavity 31. The first mounting groove 121 is disposed on the first end 12 in a matching manner with the second mounting groove 32. In other embodiments, there are two first locking members 4, two second mounting grooves 32, and two first mounting grooves 121. The first mounting grooves 121 are symmetrically disposed on one or both sides of the first end 12 in the thickness direction Z facing the first receiving cavity 11, and the second mounting grooves 32 are disposed on one or both sides in the thickness direction Z facing away from the second receiving groove.

[0062] After the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 are inserted and fixed, the pusher 5 pushes the flexible ribbon cable 200 to move in the thickness direction Z and abut against the contact portion 22. This achieves a scratch-free connection between the flexible ribbon cable 200 and the terminal assembly 2, improves the connection quality between the flexible ribbon cable 200 and the terminal assembly 2, and thus increases the service life of the connector assembly 100.

[0063] In addition, since the first locking member 4 is an independent part and is not integrally formed with other parts of the second connector 102, such as the push member 5, the molding difficulty of its parts is greatly reduced. This makes the first locking member 4 provided in this embodiment simple in configuration, easy to replace, and has an identification function for the locking status of the first connector 101 and the second connector 102.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first locking member 4 includes a retaining block 41 and a locking block 42. In this embodiment, the locking block 42 is integrally formed with the retaining block 41, and the locking block 42 has an arc-shaped bending structure. The integrally formed locking block 42 and retaining block 41 have overall mechanical consistency. Through the arc-shaped bending structure, the locking block 42 can move elastically. The second mounting groove 32 is provided with a limiting block 321, and the locking block 42 abuts against the limiting block 321. Because the elastic locking block 42 abuts against the limiting block 321, it cannot avoid the limiting block 321, preventing the first locking member 4 from being inserted into or removed from the second mounting groove 32, thereby ensuring that the first locking member 4 is restricted to the second mounting groove 32. In this embodiment, the limiting block 321 has a space (not marked) for accommodating the locking block 42 on the side away from the insertion part 33. Through this space, the first locking member 4 is locked in the second mounting groove 32, making it difficult to fall out, and avoiding the inability to achieve mutual locking of the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 due to the lack of the first locking member 4 during installation.

[0065] Furthermore, please... Figures 1-5 Based on this, refer to Figures 6-7 The first end 12 is provided with a protrusion 122, which protrudes towards the first receiving cavity 11. The locking block 42 is pushed by the protrusion 122 and inserted into the first mounting groove 121, where the protrusion 122 engages with the limiting block 321. When the insertion part 33 enters the first mounting groove 121, the protrusion 122 gradually approaches and abuts against the locking block 42. Due to its elasticity, the locking block 42 is pushed into the second mounting groove 32 when pressed by the protrusion 122. Figure 7As shown in Figure A, both the protrusion 122 and the locking block 42 are engaged with the limiting block 321. In this embodiment, the surfaces of both the protrusion 122 and the locking block 42 are provided with rounded corners and inclined structures for guidance. Continuing to push the first locking member 4, it is inserted into the first mounting groove 121. Pressed by the limiting block 321, the locking block 42 is completely guided into the second mounting groove 32 and passes around the limiting block 321 to one end of the first mounting groove 121. After the first locking member 4 is in place, its locking block 42 elastically recovers and reaches the other side of the limiting block 321 relative to the protrusion 122. At this time, the limiting block 321 is located between the locking block 42 and the protrusion 122, as shown in Figure A. Figure 7 B or Figure 7 As shown in C.

[0066] When it is necessary to pull the second connector 102 out of the first connector 101, pull the first locking member 4, and the locking block 42 returns to the second mounting groove 32 until it abuts against the protrusion 122. The protrusion 122 is pushed up by the locking block 42, and with the help of the chamfer and other guiding structures on the protrusion 122, the protrusion 122 can easily disengage and leave the limiting block 321 after force is applied, thereby pulling the second housing 3 out of the first receiving cavity 11.

[0067] In this embodiment, the pusher 5 has a vertically symmetrical and horizontally symmetrical structure. When the pusher 5 is symmetrical both vertically and horizontally, there is no need to determine the insertion direction during the insertion of the pusher 5 into the second receiving cavity 31, reducing the operational difficulty during installation and preventing mistake-proofing during assembly. The symmetrical arrangement can also further increase the number of contacts by multiples, improving the data transmission density of the connector assembly 100.

[0068] Furthermore, in Figures 1-7 Based on this, refer to Figure 8 The pressing member 5 includes a panel 52 and a pressure plate 53, with the pressure plate 53 extending from one side of the panel 52. The second housing 3 has a second slot 34 through which the panel 52 is inserted into the second receiving cavity 31. The pressure plate 53 is pushed to allow the panel 52 to enter the second receiving cavity 31, and finally the flexible ribbon cable 200 is moved in the thickness direction Z and abuts against the contact portion 22 of the terminal assembly 2. In this embodiment, the first slot 51 is provided in the pressure plate 53, and the flexible ribbon cable 200 passes through the pressure plate 53 before being inserted into the second receiving cavity 31.

[0069] Continue reading Figures 1-8The flexible ribbon cable 200 includes a plug-in end 201 and a contact layer 202 disposed on the plug-in end 201. The contact layer 202 serves as the structure for electrical connection between the flexible ribbon cable 200 and the terminal assembly 2. When the contact layer 202 enters the first receiving cavity 11 through the second receiving cavity 31, it does not need to be pressed against by the panel 52. Therefore, the plug-in end 201 is inserted into the pusher 5 through the first slot 51 and protrudes from the front end of the panel 52, causing the contact layer 202 to move away from the panel 52, thereby ensuring that the contact layer 202 of the flexible ribbon cable 200 does not come into contact with the contact portion 22 of the terminal assembly 2. The contact layer 202 is positioned away from the panel 52, facing the contact portion 22. Only when the panel 52 continues to be inserted into the second receiving cavity 31 will the contact layer 202 be moved closer to and abut against the contact portion 22.

[0070] In some embodiments, the panel 52 is provided with a guide block 521, and the second slot 34 is provided with a guide rail groove 341 for guiding the guide block 521. The pusher 5 is inserted into the second slot 34, and through the cooperation of the guide block 521 and the guide rail groove 341, the panel 52 moves along a precise path, thereby accurately pushing the insertion end 201 against the contact portion 22. In this embodiment, the guide blocks 521 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the panel 52 in the transverse X direction. To ensure the stability and accuracy of the assembly, the panel 52 also includes a hook 522, which is located at the end of the guide block 521 away from the pressure plate 53. When the panel 52 is inserted into the second slot 34, the hook 522 engages within the guide rail groove 341. More specifically, the hook 522 is a hook-shaped structure extending away from the center of the panel 52 and is elastic. When the hook 522 abuts against the inner wall of the guide rail groove 341, the hook 522 is pushed and compressed into the guide rail groove 341 until the hook 522 is engaged in the slot hole in the guide rail groove 341 that matches the hook 522, thereby fixing the pusher 5 to the second housing 3.

[0071] Simultaneously, due to the elasticity of the hook 522, when the panel 52 is inserted into place, the hook 522 quickly recovers its elasticity, producing a slight "click" sound. This sound allows the installer of the connector assembly 100 to clearly determine whether the push-fit member 5 is inserted correctly, and simultaneously confirm whether the flexible ribbon cable 200 is properly abutting against the terminal assembly 2. Furthermore, to ensure that the hook 522 can easily detach from the insertion part 33 during disassembly, the hook 522 also features corresponding bevels, rounded edges, and chamfers. The shape of the hook 522 needs to be determined based on the actual application, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0072] In this embodiment, the first locking member 4 further includes a stop block 43, which is located at the lower edge of the retaining block 41. The first locking member 4 can be positioned correctly within the first mounting groove 121 by the stop block 43, ensuring accurate operation by the operator. After the pressure plate 53 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 11, the stop block 43 abuts against the panel 52. When the first locking member 4 is not inserted into the first mounting groove 121, the retaining block 41 may be suspended in the thickness direction Z due to the shorter longitudinal Y dimension of the second housing 3. During insertion into the first mounting groove 121, the suspended retaining block 41 may be tilted by force, affecting the movement of the first locking member 4, leading to improper installation and significant wear on the first locking block. With the stop block 43, the retaining block 41 is no longer suspended, making the installation of the first locking member 4 smoother and extending its service life.

[0073] The stop block 43 also serves as a foolproof mechanism. If the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 of the connector assembly 100 are not yet locked in place, pushing the pusher 5 into the first receiving cavity 11 can easily cause the first housing 1 and the second housing 3 to become loose, resulting in the flexible cable 200 scraping against the contact portion 22 during contact. This can cause irreversible damage to the contact layer 202 and the contact portion 22, affecting the lifespan of the connector assembly 100 components and the electrical connection performance. However, with the stop block 43, even if the first locking member 4 is not inserted into the first mounting slot 121, the pressure plate 53 will also move the stop block 43 when the pusher 5 is pushed into the first receiving slot, thus locking the first housing 1 and the second housing 3 in place. Since the locking direction of the first housing 1 and the second housing 3 is the same as the moving direction of the pushing member 5, the first housing 1 and the second housing 3 will not fall off during this process, the connection is stable and efficient, and it also avoids the flexible cable 200 and the contact part 22 from being electrically connected when the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 are not locked.

[0074] In summary, the connector assembly provided by this utility model achieves electrical connection between the flexible ribbon cable and the terminal assembly by inserting the flexible ribbon cable into the second receiving cavity, then through the second housing into the first receiving cavity, with the cable positioned opposite to the terminal assembly without contact. A pusher is inserted into the second receiving cavity, pushing the flexible ribbon cable to move in the thickness direction and abut against the contact portion, thus achieving electrical connection between the flexible ribbon cable and the contact portion. The entire contact process is scratch-free, improving the connection quality between the flexible ribbon cable and the terminal assembly and extending the service life of the connector assembly.

[0075] Secondly, a first locking member is installed and inserted into the first mounting slot. After the first connector and the second connector are engaged, the first locking member continues to be pushed into the first mounting slot, ensuring that the first connector and the second connector are locked in place. This prevents the first connector and the second connector from becoming loose during the connection process of the flexible cable and terminal assembly, or during the operation of the connector assembly, which could lead to scratches or other problems at the connection point of the flexible cable and the terminal assembly. Furthermore, the first locking member is an independent part. Compared to the traditional method of molding the locking member and the push plate as a single piece, it is simpler to manufacture, easier to replace, and provides an indication of the locking status of the first connector and the second connector.

[0076] Example 2:

[0077] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the connector assembly 100 provided in this embodiment has undergone further structural optimization. Please refer to the details below. Figures 1-8 Based on this, refer to Figures 9-10 .

[0078] The connector assembly 100 provided in this embodiment includes a base 14 in its first housing 1. The base 14 extends from the second end 13 into the first receiving cavity 11, and the base 14 has a base surface 141. A contact portion 22 is disposed in the base 14 and protrudes from the base surface 141. When the plug portion 33 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 11, the plug end 201 of the flexible ribbon cable 200 reaches above the base surface 141, ready to abut against the contact portion 22. When the pusher 5 is inserted and pushes the flexible ribbon cable 200, the contact layer 202 moves accordingly and abuts against the contact portion 22. As the pusher 5 is continuously inserted, the flexible ribbon cable 200 is pressed and fixed on the base surface 141. The contact portion 22 protrudes from the base surface 141, and after abutting against the flexible ribbon cable 200, it is elastically pushed to a position flush with the base surface 141, making the electrical connection between the flexible ribbon cable 200 and the contact portion 22 more secure.

[0079] Furthermore, the base 14 is provided with a guide portion 142 at the end facing the first end 12. When the plug end 201 enters the first receiving cavity 11 along with the second housing 3, the plug end 201 abuts against the guide portion 142 and is guided, so that the plug end 201 and the contact portion 22 are arranged opposite each other without contact, so that the contact layer 202 does not scratch during the plugging and moving process.

[0080] In summary, with the base provided, the flexible cable can accurately avoid the contact portion when inserted into the first receiving cavity, and the electrical connection between the contact layer and the contact portion is more stable and reliable after the pusher is inserted.

[0081] Example 3:

[0082] Please Figures 1-10 Based on this, please refer to Figure 11This embodiment provides a connector assembly 100, which differs from the connector assemblies 100 of Embodiments 1 and 2. In this embodiment, the second connector 102 of the connector assembly 100 further includes a second locking member 6. The second housing 3 is provided with a limiting groove 35, and the second locking member 6 is inserted into and installed in the limiting groove 35 along the thickness direction Z, thereby limiting and installing the flexible ribbon cable 200 in the second housing 3.

[0083] Specifically, the second locking member 6 has a U-shaped structure, and the limiting groove 35 matches and engages with the U-shaped structure of the second locking member 6. At both ends in the transverse X direction, the flexible cable 200 has locking holes 203 that match the second locking member 6. The two ends of the U-shaped structure of the second locking member 6 engage with the locking holes 203, thereby locking and fixing the flexible cable 200 in the second housing 3. Through the second locking holes 203 and the limiting groove 35, the flexible cable 200 is accurately and firmly connected to the second housing 3 before being inserted into the first receiving cavity 11, simplifying the installation process of the connector assembly 100 and reducing the installation difficulty.

[0084] Of course, in other embodiments, the second locking member 6 can also be a C-shaped, L-shaped or other structure, depending on the actual application, which will not be elaborated here.

[0085] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this invention, and while the description is specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this invention, and these obvious substitutions all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector assembly comprising a first connector (101) and a second connector (102) that are plugged together, characterized in that, The first connector (101) includes: The first housing (1) includes a first receiving cavity (11), a first end (12) and a second end (13) arranged along the longitudinal direction (Y), wherein the first end (12) is provided with a first mounting groove (121); and The terminal assembly (2) includes a support portion (21) and a contact portion (22), wherein the support portion (21) is fixedly connected to the second end (13), and the contact portion (22) extends into the first receiving cavity (11); The second connector (102) is detachably fitted with a flexible ribbon cable (200), and the second connector (102) includes: The second housing (3) includes a second receiving cavity (31), a second mounting groove (32), and a plug-in portion (33). The first locking element (4) is pre-installed in the second mounting slot (32); and The pusher (5) is inserted into the second receiving cavity (31), and the pusher (5) is provided with a first slot (51); The flexible cable (200) is installed in the second receiving cavity (31) through the first slot (51), the plug part (33) is inserted into the first receiving cavity (11), the first locking member (4) is inserted into the first mounting slot (121), and the pushing member (5) pushes the flexible cable (200) to move in the thickness direction (Z) and abut against the contact part (22).

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking member (4) includes a retaining block (41) and a locking block (42), and the locking block (42) has an arc-shaped bending structure; the second mounting groove (32) is provided with a limiting block (321), and the locking block (42) abuts against the limiting block (321).

3. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first end (12) is provided with a protrusion (122), the protrusion (122) protrudes toward the first receiving cavity (11), the locking block (42) is pushed by the protrusion (122) and inserted into the first mounting groove (121), and the protrusion (122) is engaged with the limiting block (321).

4. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pusher (5) has a structure that is symmetrical both vertically and horizontally.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pusher (5) includes a panel (52) and a pressure plate (53), the pressure plate (53) extending from one side of the panel (52); the second housing (3) is provided with a second slot (34), the panel (52) is inserted into the second receiving cavity (31) through the second slot (34); the first slot (51) is provided in the pressure plate (53).

6. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flexible ribbon cable (200) includes a plug-in end (201) and a contact layer (202) disposed on the plug-in end (201). The plug-in end (201) is inserted into the push member (5) through the first slot (51) and protrudes from the front end of the panel (52). The contact layer (202) is away from the panel (52).

7. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The panel (52) is provided with a guide block (521), and the second slot (34) is provided with a guide rail groove (341) for guiding the guide block (521); the panel (52) also includes a hook (522), which is located at one end of the guide block (521) away from the pressure plate (53). When the panel (52) is inserted into the second slot (34), the hook (522) is engaged in the guide rail groove (341).

8. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first locking member (4) further includes a stop block (43), which is located at the lower edge of the retaining block (41); After the pressure plate (53) is inserted into the first receiving cavity (11), the stop block (43) abuts against the panel (52).

9. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing (1) further includes a base (14) that extends from the second end (13) into the first receiving cavity (11) and has a base surface (141); the contact portion (22) is disposed in the base (14) and protrudes from the base surface (141).

10. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connector (102) further includes a second locking member (6); the second housing (3) is provided with a limiting groove (35), the second locking member (6) is inserted and installed in the limiting groove (35) along the thickness direction (Z), and the flexible cable (200) is limited and installed in the second housing (3).

Images