Shield and connector

Abstract

To provide a connector that overcomes and reduces structural complexity, difficulty in assembly, and deterioration of the electromagnetic shielding effect of the connector.SOLUTION: A shield 200 of a connector includes a first shield portion 210 extending in a first direction, and a second shield portion 220 connected to the first shield portion 210 and extending in a second direction at an angle to the first direction. The shield 200 is an integrally formed component. Therefore, the structure of the connector is simplified, the difficulty in assembling the connector is reduced, and the electromagnetic shielding effect is improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202123423533.5, filed on December 31, 2021, with the State Intellectual Property Office of China, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a shield, a connector including the shield, and a connector assembly including the connector. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, a laser radar connector generally includes a housing, a power supply terminal provided on the housing for transmitting power, and a signal terminal for transmitting signals. In the prior art, a shield must be provided around the signal terminal (e.g., a signal terminal for transmitting an Ethernet signal) to prevent signal interference between the signal terminal and the power supply terminal.

[0004] In the prior art, when a connector is a right-angle connector, the shield is usually composed of two separate shield sections that are perpendicular to each other and whose adjacent ends are fastened together. However, the use of two separate shield sections results in a complex structure, difficult assembly, and reduced electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of the connector. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention has been made to overcome or alleviate at least one aspect of the above-mentioned difficulties. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shield comprising a first shield portion extending in a first direction and a second shield portion connected to the first shield portion and extending in a second direction at a predetermined angle relative to the first direction, the shield being a unitarily formed part.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is equal to 90 degrees, such that the first shield portion and the second shield portion are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cross section of the first shield part perpendicular to the first direction is U-shaped or rectangular frame-shaped, and / or the cross section of the second shield part perpendicular to the second direction is U-shaped or rectangular frame-shaped.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first shield portion includes a pair of first side walls and a first bottom wall connected between the bottoms of the pair of first side walls.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first shield portion further comprises a first top wall connected between the tops of the pair of first side walls.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second shield portion includes a pair of second side walls and a second bottom wall connected between the bottoms of the pair of second side walls.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second shield portion further comprises a second top wall connected between the tops of the pair of second side walls.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shield further comprises a shield connection portion connected between the first shield portion and the second shield portion.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shield connection portion is bent into a predetermined shape so that both ends thereof face in a first direction and a second direction, respectively, and the both ends of the shield connection portion are connected to one end of the first shield portion and one end of the second shield portion, respectively.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shield connection portion connects at least one of the bottom wall, the side wall, and the top wall of the first shield portion and the second shield portion.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shield connection portion is in the shape of a curved plate and is connected between the bottom walls of the first shield portion and the second shield portion.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shield further comprises a connection pin for electrically connecting to a circuit board, the connection pin being connected to an end face of an end of at least one of the first shield portion and the second shield portion.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector including a housing, the above-described shield disposed in the housing, and a first signal terminal provided in the housing and at least partially contained in the shield.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first signal terminal includes a first terminal portion extending in a first direction and a second terminal portion connected to the first terminal portion and extending in a second direction, the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion of the first signal terminal being housed in the first shield portion and the second shield portion of the shield, respectively.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a first housing portion extending in a first direction and a second housing portion connected to the first housing portion and extending in a second direction, the first shield portion of the shield and the first terminal portion of the first signal terminal are provided in the first housing portion, and the second shield portion of the shield and the second terminal portion of the first signal terminal are provided in the second housing portion.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further comprises a second signal terminal provided on the housing and positioned outside the shield, and / or a power supply terminal provided on the housing and positioned outside the shield.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are used to transmit different signals, and the power supply terminal is disposed between the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second signal terminal includes a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion extending in a first direction and a second direction, respectively, and / or the power supply terminal includes a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion extending in a first direction and a second direction, respectively.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shield, the first signal terminal, the second signal terminal and the power supply terminal each further include a connection pin exposed from the housing for connection to a circuit board.

[0026] In the above-described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the shield is an integrally formed part, which simplifies the structure of the connector, reduces the difficulty of assembling the connector, and improves the electromagnetic shielding effect of the connector.

[0027] The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is an illustration of a shield and terminals of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a shield of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0030] In the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in schematic form to simplify the drawings.

[0031] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shield comprising a first shield portion extending in a first direction and a second shield portion connected to the first shield portion and extending in a second direction at a predetermined angle relative to the first direction, the shield being a unitarily formed part.

[0032] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector including a housing, the above-described shield disposed in the housing, and a first signal terminal provided in the housing and at least partially contained in the shield.

[0033] Figure 1 shows an illustrative perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 shows an illustrative view of a shield 200 and terminals 10, 20, 30 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a shield 200 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, an exemplary embodiment discloses a connector suitable for connection to, for example, a laser radar. The connector may include a power terminal for transmitting power and a signal terminal for transmitting a signal (e.g., an Ethernet signal). The connector includes a housing 100, a shield 200, and a first signal terminal 10. The shield 200 is provided in the housing 100. The first signal terminal 10 is provided in the housing 100 and is at least partially housed in the shield 200.

[0035] 1-4, in the illustrated embodiment, shield 200 includes first shield portion 210 and second shield portion 220. First shield portion 210 extends in a first direction Y. Second shield portion 220 is connected to first shield portion 210 and extends in a second direction Z at a predetermined angle relative to first direction Y.

[0036] 1-4, in the illustrated embodiment, shield 200 is a one-piece formed part. For example, shield 200 may be a one-piece press-formed part made by stamping a single metal film, a one-piece cast part made by a casting process, or a one-piece machined part made by machining.

[0037] 1-4, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the first direction Y and the second direction Z may be greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. In the exemplary embodiment, the angle between the first direction Y and the second direction Z is equal to 90 degrees so that the first shield portion 210 and the second shield portion 220 are perpendicular to each other. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiment. For example, the angle between the first direction Y and the second direction Z may be equal to 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 120 degrees, 145 degrees, or any other suitable angle.

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , in the exemplary embodiment, the first shield part 210 includes a pair of first side walls 211 and a first bottom wall 212. The first bottom wall 212 is connected between the bottoms of the pair of first side walls 211. As a result, the cross section of the first shield part 210 perpendicular to the first direction Y is U-shaped. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first shield part 210 may further include a first top wall connected between the tops of the pair of first side walls 211. In this case, the cross section of the first shield part 210 perpendicular to the first direction Y has a rectangular frame shape.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , in the exemplary embodiment, the second shield part 220 includes a pair of second side walls 221 and a second bottom wall 222. The second bottom wall 222 is connected between the bottom portions of the pair of second side walls 221. As a result, the cross section of the second shield part 220 perpendicular to the second direction Z has a U-shape. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second shield part 220 may further include a second top wall connected between the top portions of the pair of second side walls 221. In this case, the cross section of the second shield part 220 perpendicular to the second direction Z has a rectangular frame shape.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , in the exemplary embodiment, the shield further includes a shield connecting portion 230. The shield connecting portion 230 is connected between the first shield portion 210 and the second shield portion 220. In the exemplary embodiment, the shield connecting portion 230 is bent into a predetermined shape so that both ends thereof face the first direction Y and the second direction Z, respectively. Both ends of the shield connecting portion 230 are connected to one end of the first shield portion 210 and the second shield portion 220, respectively. In the exemplary embodiment, the shield connecting portion 230 is an arc-shaped transition portion that transitions from the first direction Y to the second direction Z.

[0041] 1 to 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the shield connection portion 230 has a curved plate shape and is connected between the bottom walls 212 and 222 of the first shield portion 210 and the second shield portion 220. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the shield connection portion 230 may connect at least one of the bottom walls 212 and 222, the side walls 211 and 221, and the top wall of the first shield portion 210 and the second shield portion 220. For example, the shield connection portion 230 may have a curved shape, a U-shape, or a rectangular frame shape that can simultaneously connect the bottom walls 212 and 222 and the side walls 211 and 221 and / or the top wall of the first shield portion 210 and the second shield portion 220.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, in the exemplary embodiment, the shield further includes at least one connection pin 200a. The connection pin 200a is used for electrical connection to a circuit board (not shown). In the exemplary embodiment, the connection pin 200a is connected to an end face of the distal end of the second shield part 220. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiment. For example, the connection pin 200a may be connected to an end face of at least one of the ends of the first shield part 210 and the second shield part 220.

[0043] 1 to 4, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector including a housing 100, a shield 200, and a first signal terminal 10. The shield 200 is provided in the housing 100. The first signal terminal 10 is provided in the housing 100 and is at least partially housed in the shield 200.

[0044] 1 to 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the first signal terminal 10 includes a first terminal portion 11 and a second terminal portion 12. The first terminal portion 11 of the first signal terminal 10 extends in a first direction Y. The second terminal portion 12 of the first signal terminal 10 is connected to the first terminal portion 11 and extends in a second direction Z. The first terminal portion 11 and the second terminal portion 12 of the first signal terminal 10 are housed in a first shield portion 210 and a second shield portion 220 of the shield 200, respectively.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 100 includes a first housing portion 110 and a second housing portion 120. The first housing portion 110 extends in a first direction Y. The second housing portion 120 is connected to the first housing portion 110 and extends in a second direction Z. A first shield portion 210 of the shield 200 and a first terminal portion 11 of the first signal terminal 10 are provided in the first housing portion 110. A second shield portion 220 of the shield 200 and a second terminal portion 12 of the first signal terminal 10 are provided in the second housing portion 120.

[0046] 1 to 4 , in the exemplary embodiment, the connector further includes a second signal terminal 20 and a power supply terminal 30. The second signal terminal 20 is provided in the housing 100 and is disposed outside the shield 200. The power supply terminal 30 is provided in the housing 100 and is disposed outside the shield 200. Thus, in the exemplary embodiment, the shield 200 isolates the first signal terminal 10 from the second signal terminal 20 and the power supply terminal 30.

[0047] 1 to 4 , in the exemplary embodiment, the first signal terminal 10 and the second signal terminal 20 are used to transmit different signals. For example, the first signal terminal 10 is used to transmit Ethernet signals, and the second signal terminal 20 is used to transmit LAN signals. In the exemplary embodiment, the power supply terminal 30 is disposed in the area between the first signal terminal 10 and the second signal terminal 20.

[0048] 1 to 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the second signal terminal 20 includes a first terminal portion 21 and a second terminal portion 22 extending along a first direction Y and a second direction Z, respectively. The power supply terminal 30 includes a first terminal portion 31 and a second terminal portion 32 extending along the first direction Y and the second direction Z, respectively. The first terminal portion 21 of the second signal terminal 20 and the first terminal portion 31 of the power supply terminal 30 are provided in the first housing portion 110. The second terminal portion 22 of the second signal terminal 20 and the second terminal portion 32 of the power supply terminal 30 are provided in the second housing portion 120.

[0049] 1 to 4, in the illustrated embodiment, the shield 200, the first signal terminal 10, the second signal terminal 20, and the power supply terminal 30 further include connection pins 200a, 10a, 20a, and 30a, respectively. The connection pins 200a, 10a, 20a, and 30a of the shield 200, the first signal terminal 10, the second signal terminal 20, and the power supply terminal 30 are exposed from the housing 100 so as to be electrically connected to a circuit board.

[0050] Although not shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed that includes the connector described above and a mating connector (not shown) that is adapted to mate with the connector described above.

[0051] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are intended to be illustrative rather than limiting. For example, numerous modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments by those skilled in the art, and various features described in the various embodiments may be freely combined with each other as long as they are not inconsistent in structure or principle.

[0052] While several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined in the following claims and their equivalents.

[0053] As used herein, elements described in the singular and preceded by the word "a" or "an" should be understood as not excluding a plurality of such elements or steps, unless such exclusion is expressly stated. Furthermore, references to "one embodiment" of the present invention are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. In addition, unless expressly stated otherwise, embodiments "comprising" or "having" an element or elements having a particular property may include additional such elements that do not have that property.

Claims

1. a first shield portion (210) extending in a first direction (Y); a second shield portion (220) connected to the first shield portion (210) and extending in a second direction (Z) at a predetermined angle with respect to the first direction (Y); A shield comprising: The shield (200) is an integrally formed part. shield.

2. The angle between the first direction (Y) and the second direction (Z) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. The shield of claim 1 .

3. the angle between the first direction (Y) and the second direction (Z) is equal to 90 degrees, such that the first shield portion (210) and the second shield portion (220) are perpendicular to each other; The shield of claim 1 .

4. a cross section of the first shield part (210) perpendicular to the first direction (Y) is U-shaped or rectangular frame-shaped; and / or A cross section of the second shield portion (220) perpendicular to the second direction (Z) is U-shaped or rectangular frame-shaped. The shield of claim 1 .

5. The first shield portion (210) is A pair of first side walls (211); a first bottom wall (212) connected between the bottoms of the pair of first side walls (211); Equipped with The shield of claim 1 .

6. The first shield portion (210) further includes a first top wall connected between the tops of the pair of first side walls (211).

6. The shield of claim 5.

7. The second shield portion (220) is A pair of second side walls (221); a second bottom wall (222) connected between the bottoms of the pair of second side walls (221); Equipped with The shield of claim 1 .

8. The second shield portion (220) further includes a second top wall connected between the tops of the pair of second side walls (221).

8. The shield of claim 7.

9. A shield connection portion (230) connected between the first shield portion (210) and the second shield portion (220). The shield of claim 1 further comprising:

10. the shield connection portion (230) is bent into a predetermined shape so that both ends thereof face the first direction (Y) and the second direction (Z), respectively; Both ends of the shield connection portion (230) are connected to one end of the first shield portion (210) and one end of the second shield portion (220), respectively.

10. The shield of claim 9.

11. The shield connection portion (230) connects at least one of the bottom wall (212, 222), the side wall (211, 221) and the top wall of the first shield portion (210) and the second shield portion (220).

10. The shield of claim 9.

12. The shield connection portion (230) has a curved plate shape and is connected between the bottom walls (212, 222) of the first shield portion (210) and the second shield portion (220).

10. The shield of claim 9.

13. Connection pins (200a) for electrical connection to a circuit board Furthermore, The connection pin (200a) is connected to an end surface of at least one end of the first shield part (210) and the second shield part (220). The shield of claim 1 .

14. a housing (100); The shield (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, arranged in the housing (100); a first signal terminal (10) provided in the housing (100) and at least partially housed in the shield (200); A connector comprising:

15. The first signal terminal (10) is a first terminal portion (11) extending in the first direction (Y); a second terminal portion (12) connected to the first terminal portion (11) and extending in the second direction (Z); Equipped with The first terminal portion (11) and the second terminal portion (12) of the first signal terminal (10) are housed in the first shield portion (210) and the second shield portion (220) of the shield (200), respectively. The connector of claim 14.

16. The housing (100) comprises: a first housing portion (110) extending in the first direction (Y); a second housing portion (120) connected to the first housing portion (110) and extending in the second direction (Z); Equipped with The first shield portion (210) of the shield (200) and a first terminal portion (11) of the first signal terminal (10) extending in the first direction (Y) are provided in the first housing portion (110); The second shield portion (220) of the shield (200) and a second terminal portion (12) of the first signal terminal (10) extending in the second direction (Z) are provided in the second housing portion (120). The connector of claim 14.

17. a second signal terminal (20) provided on the housing (100) and arranged outside the shield (200); and / or A power supply terminal (30) provided on the housing (100) and arranged outside the shield (200). The connector of claim 14 further comprising:

18. The first signal terminal (10) and the second signal terminal (20) are used to transmit different signals, and the power supply terminal (30) is disposed between the first signal terminal (10) and the second signal terminal (20).

18. The connector of claim 17.

19. the second signal terminal (20) includes a first terminal portion (21) and a second terminal portion (22) extending in the first direction (Y) and the second direction (Z), respectively; and / or The power supply terminal (30) includes a first terminal portion (31) and a second terminal portion (32) extending in the first direction (Y) and the second direction (Z), respectively.

18. The connector of claim 17.

20. The shield (200), the first signal terminal (10), the second signal terminal (20) and the power supply terminal (30) each further include a connection pin (200a, 10a, 20a, 30a) exposed from the housing (100) to be connected to a circuit board.

18. The connector of claim 17.

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