Connector and connector assembly

By designing a connector that includes an outer shell, a shielding shell, an insulator, and a locking element, and utilizing the engagement of a locking arm and a resilient latch, the problem of large space occupation of existing connectors is solved, achieving reliable locking and convenient insertion and removal, making it suitable for USB-C connector applications.

CN224305065UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The locking mechanism of existing connectors occupies a lot of space, making it difficult to simultaneously insert multiple male connectors into a stacked female connector.

Method used

Design a connector including a housing, a shield, an insulator, and a locking element. The locking element engages with the elastic latch of the mating connector via a locking arm to achieve reliable locking. It is formed into an integral structure through an embedded injection molding process, simplifying the insertion and removal operation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves reliable locking of the connector in the mating state, ensuring continuous signal transmission, while not occupying vertical space, making it convenient for multiple connectors to be inserted into the female connector at the same time.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and connector assembly. The connector includes outer shell, shielding shell, insulator, terminal and locking piece, and the outer shell has the front end and rear end opposite in its longitudinal direction, the shielding shell sets up in the outer shell and its part from the front end of the outer shell stretches out, is used for inserting into the opposite connector, the insulator sets up in the shielding shell, and the terminal is kept in the insulator, and the locking piece is engaged with the outer shell and includes the locking arm that stretches out from the front end of the outer shell, and the locking arm is suitable for inserting into the opposite connector and is engaged with the elastic lock catch in the opposite connector, to reliably lock the connector and the opposite connector in the opposite state. The connector of the utility model is simple in structure, and the male connector is simultaneously inserted on the stacking female connector.
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