Hybrid connector housing, hybrid connector, and connector assembly

Abstract

To provide a hybrid connector assembly which does not increase cost and is easy to assemble.SOLUTION: A hybrid connector housing includes an inner housing 100. The inner housing 100 includes a rear housing 130, a first sub-housing 110 whose rear end is connected to the front surface of the rear housing 130, and a second sub-housing 120 whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing 130, the first sub-housing 110 is configured to accommodate a first cable assembly 1 of a connector, and the second sub-housing 120 is configured to accommodate a second cable assembly 2 and a third cable assembly 3 of the connector. The first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 are arranged side by side and the inner housing 100 is a unitary piece.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to Related Applications This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202111666804.1, filed on December 31, 2021, and Chinese Patent Application No. CN202123423556.6, filed on December 31, 2021, with the China National Intellectual Property Administration, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a hybrid connector housing, a hybrid connector including the hybrid connector housing, and a connector assembly including the hybrid connector.

Background Art

[0003] In the prior art, a connector for a lidar generally includes a housing, a power supply terminal provided in the housing for transmitting power, and an Ethernet signal terminal for transmitting an Ethernet signal. In the prior art, in order to prevent electromagnetic interference, it is necessary to install a shield connection member outside the Ethernet signal terminal, and it is necessary to insert the shield connection member into the counterpart shield connection member of the counterpart connector. Therefore, in the prior art, the housing is usually designed to include two separate sub - housings, the Ethernet signal terminal is arranged in one sub - housing, and the power supply terminal and other signal terminals are arranged in the other sub - housing. Designing the housing into two separate sub - housings not only increases the cost but also makes it difficult to assemble the connector.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention is made to overcome or mitigate at least one aspect of the above - mentioned difficulties.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a hybrid connector housing is provided. The hybrid connector housing comprises an inner housing. The inner housing comprises a rear housing, a first sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing, and a second sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing. The first sub-housing is configured to house a first cable assembly of the connector, and the second sub-housing is configured to house a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly of the connector, the first and second sub-housings are arranged side by side, and the inner housing is a single integrated unit.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid connector housing further comprises a connecting plate connected between the front ends of the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing, and positioned so as not to interfere with the mating shield connecting member of the mating connector.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner housing has a first terminal cavity formed therein that penetrates the rear housing and the first sub-housing in the longitudinal direction, and a first cable assembly is fitted to be inserted into the first terminal cavity; and second and third terminal cavities are formed in the inner housing that penetrate the rear housing and the second sub-housing in the longitudinal direction, and a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly are fitted to be inserted into the second and third terminal cavities, respectively.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front end of the first sub-housing extends beyond the front end of the second sub-housing.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an opening is formed in the side wall of the first sub-housing to expose the shielding connector of the first cable assembly.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first sub-housing includes an elastic latch integrally formed with the first sub-housing for locking the first cable assembly to the first sub-housing.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic latch comprises an elastic cantilever connected to the side wall of the housing and a hook-shaped buckle connected to the end of the elastic cantilever. The first sub-housing has a slot formed therein that is adapted to engage with the hook-shaped buckle, and when the hook-shaped buckle is locked into the slot, the hook-shaped buckle abuts against the first terminal of the first cable assembly to lock the first terminal to the first sub-housing.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid connector housing further comprises a locking member for locking the second terminal of a second cable assembly and the third terminal of a third cable assembly into a second sub-housing. The second sub-housing has a locking slot that extends laterally along the second sub-housing for inserting the locking member. When the locking member is inserted into the locking slot, the locking member simultaneously contacts the second terminal and the third terminal to lock them into the second sub-housing.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first guide rib is formed on the outer surface of a first sub-housing and extends along the longitudinal direction of the first sub-housing to engage with a first guide slot formed in the mating housing to guide the first sub-housing into the mating housing of a mating connector, and / or a second guide rib is formed on the outer surface of a second sub-housing and extends along the longitudinal direction of the second sub-housing to engage with a second guide slot formed in the mating housing to guide the second sub-housing into the mating housing of a mating connector.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid connector housing further comprises a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly comprises an outer housing having a plurality of seal mounting portions, a cable seal mounted on the cable seal mounting portion of the plurality of seal mounting portions to achieve sealing between the outer housing and a cable extending into the outer housing, and a housing seal mounted on the housing seal mounting portion of the plurality of seal mounting portions to achieve sealing between the housing and the mating housing of the mating connector.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable seal comprises a first cable seal for sealing some cables of a connector and a second cable seal for sealing other cables of the connector. The outer housing is formed a first housing chamber for housing the first cable seal, the chamber wall of which is sealingly engaged with the first cable seal, and a second housing chamber for housing the second cable seal, the chamber wall of which is sealingly engaged with the second cable seal.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing assembly further comprises a seal protection end cap fixed to the opening of the first housing chamber to hold the first cable seal in the first housing chamber of the outer housing and to prevent the first cable seal from being pulled out of the first housing chamber.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer housing comprises an outer peripheral wall, an inner peripheral wall radially separated from the outer peripheral wall, and a radial side wall connected between the outer peripheral wall and the inner peripheral wall. The inner peripheral wall isolates a first housing chamber from a second housing chamber, and a third housing chamber for housing a housing seal is defined by the outer peripheral wall, the inner peripheral wall, and the radial side wall.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing seal is disposed on the outer surface of the inner circumferential wall and engages with the inner circumferential wall in a sealing manner.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing are separated by a predetermined distance from each other to form a clearance slot between the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing that allows the mating shield connecting member of the mating connector to pass through.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, a hybrid connector housing is provided. The hybrid connector housing comprises a rear housing, a first sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing, and a second sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing. The first sub-housing is provided with a first terminal cavity that extends continuously and passes through the rear housing to receive a first cable assembly of the connector, and the second sub-housing is provided with a second terminal cavity and a third terminal cavity that extend continuously and passes through the rear housing to accommodate a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly of the connector, respectively, and the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing are separated from each other by a predetermined distance to form a clearance slot between the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing that allows the mating shield connecting member of the mating connector to pass through.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first terminal cavity and a second terminal cavity are used to house a first terminal and a second terminal for transmitting different types of signals, respectively, and a third terminal cavity is positioned between the first terminal cavity and the second terminal cavity to house a third terminal for transmitting power.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a hybrid connector is provided. The hybrid connector comprises the hybrid connector housing described above, a first cable assembly inserted into a first sub-housing of the hybrid connector housing, and a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly inserted into a second sub-housing of the hybrid connector housing. The first cable assembly is used to transmit a first signal, the second cable assembly is used to transmit a second signal different from the first signal, and the third cable assembly is used to transmit power.

[0023] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first cable assembly comprises a first cable, a first terminal connected to the first cable, a terminal holder holding the first terminal, and a shielding connector having one end fixed to the terminal holder and the other end (b) electrically connected to the shielding layer of the first cable.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid connector further comprises a shield adapter for electrically connecting a shield connector member to a mating shield connector member of a mating connector, the shield adapter being mounted in a first sub-housing and electrically connected to a shield connector member provided in the first sub-housing and exposed through an opening formed in the first sub-housing.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second cable assembly comprises a second cable and a second terminal connected to the second cable. A third cable assembly comprises a third cable and a third terminal connected to the third cable.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a third cable assembly is disposed between the first cable assembly and the second cable assembly, and the shield connection member includes at least a partition wall between the first cable assembly and the third cable assembly for isolating the first cable assembly from the third cable assembly.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes the above hybrid connector and a mating connector adapted to mate with the hybrid connector.

[0028] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the inner housing of the hybrid connector is an integrally formed part, so that the manufacturing cost of the hybrid connector housing is reduced, the structure of the hybrid connector is simplified, and the difficulty of assembling the hybrid connector is reduced.

[0029] The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent by describing its exemplary embodiments in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0030] [Figure 1] It is an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which a sealing assembly is not shown. [Figure 2] It is an explanatory exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from below. [Figure 4] It is an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side of the connector. [Figure 5] It is an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side of the connector, in which a locking member is shown. [Figure 6]This is an explanatory perspective view of the inner housing of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, where the sealing assembly is not shown. [Figure 8] This is an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a seal protection end cap and a sealing assembly. [Figure 9] This is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a sealing assembly. [Figure 10] This is an exploded view illustrating a sealing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is a cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a shield adapter. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0031] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, similar reference numerals refer to similar elements. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in numerous different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure thorough and complete and will adequately convey the concepts of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0032] In the following detailed description, for illustrative purposes, numerous specific details are included to provide a complete understanding of the embodiments disclosed. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be carried out without these specific details. In other examples, for the sake of simplicity in the drawings, well-known structures and devices are shown schematically.

[0033] According to the general concept of the present invention, a hybrid connector housing is provided. The hybrid connector housing comprises an inner housing. The inner housing comprises a rear housing, a first sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing, and a second sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing. The first sub-housing is configured to house a first cable assembly of the connector, and the second sub-housing is configured to house a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly of the connector, the first and second sub-housings are arranged side by side, and the inner housing is a single integrated unit.

[0034] According to another general concept of the present invention, a hybrid connector housing is provided. The hybrid connector housing comprises a rear housing, a first sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing, and a second sub-housing whose rear end is connected to the front of the rear housing. The first sub-housing is provided with a first terminal cavity that extends continuously and passes through the rear housing to receive a first cable assembly of the connector, and the second sub-housing is provided with a second terminal cavity and a third terminal cavity that extend continuously and passes through the rear housing to accommodate a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly of the connector, respectively, and the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing are separated from each other by a predetermined distance to form a clearance slot between the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing that allows the mating shield connecting member of the mating connector to pass through.

[0035] According to another general concept of the present invention, a hybrid connector is provided. The hybrid connector comprises the hybrid connector housing described above, a first cable assembly inserted into a first sub-housing of the hybrid connector housing, and a second cable assembly and a third cable assembly inserted into a second sub-housing of the hybrid connector housing. The first cable assembly is used to transmit a first signal, the second cable assembly is used to transmit a second signal different from the first signal, and the third cable assembly is used to transmit power.

[0036] Figure 1 shows an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which the sealing assembly installed on the outside of the inner housing 100 is not shown. Figure 2 shows an explanatory exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, an exemplary embodiment discloses a connector suitable for, for example, connection to a laser radar. The connector is a hybrid connector including power terminals for transmitting power and signal terminals for transmitting signals. In the exemplary embodiment, the connector includes a connector housing, a first cable assembly 1, a second cable assembly 2, and a third cable assembly 3. The connector housing includes an integrally formed inner housing 100. The first cable assembly 1 is inserted into a first sub-housing 110 of the inner housing 100. The second cable assembly 2 and the third cable assembly 3 are inserted into a second sub-housing 120 of the inner housing 100.

[0038] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in the exemplary embodiment, the first cable assembly 1 is used to transmit a first signal, such as an Ethernet signal. The second cable assembly 2 is used to transmit a second signal different from the first signal, such as a local area network signal. The third cable assembly 3 is used to transmit power. In other words, the connector in the present invention is a hybrid connector capable of simultaneously transmitting both signals and power.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in the exemplary embodiment, the first cable assembly 1 includes a first cable 10, a first terminal 11, a terminal holder 12, and a shielding connector 13. The first terminal 11 is connected to the first cable 10. The first terminal 11 is held in the terminal holder 12. One end 13a of the shielding connector 13 is fixed to the terminal holder 12, and the other end 13b is electrically connected to the shielding layer of the first cable 10.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in the exemplary embodiment, the second cable assembly 2 includes a second cable 20 and a second terminal 21, the second terminal 21 being connected to the second cable 20. The third cable assembly 3 includes a third cable 30 and a third terminal 31, the third terminal 31 being connected to the third cable 30.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in the exemplary embodiment, the first cable assembly 1, the second cable assembly 2, and the third cable assembly 3 can each be integrally inserted into the inner housing 100. Therefore, installation is extremely simple.

[0042] Figure 3 shows an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below. Figure 4 shows an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one side of the connector. Figure 5 shows an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from one side of the connector, showing the locking member 200. Figure 6 shows an explanatory perspective view of the inner housing 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the inner housing 100 includes a rear housing 130, a first sub-housing 110, and a second sub-housing 120. The rear end of the first sub-housing 110 is connected to the front of the rear housing 130 to accommodate the first cable assembly 1 of the connector. The rear end of the second sub-housing 120 is connected to the front of the rear housing 130 to accommodate the second cable assembly 2 and the third cable assembly 3 of the connector. The first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 are arranged side by side, and the inner housing 100 is a single-piece molded part. For example, the inner housing 100 may be a single injection-molded part, a single machined part, or a single 3D-printed part.

[0044] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 are separated by a predetermined distance from each other to form a clearance slot 104 between the first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 that allows the mating shield connecting member (not shown) of the mating connector (not shown) to pass through.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the inner housing 100 further includes a connecting plate 105. The connecting plate 105 is connected between the front ends of the first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 and is positioned so as not to interfere with the mating shield connecting member. This improves the strength of the first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 and prevents deformation of their front ends.

[0046] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the inner housing 100 has a first terminal cavity 101 that penetrates the rear housing 130 and the first sub-housing 110 in the longitudinal direction, and the first cable assembly 1 is fitted to be inserted into the first terminal cavity 101. The inner housing 100 also has a second terminal cavity 102 and a third terminal cavity 103 that penetrate the rear housing 130 and the second sub-housing 120 in the longitudinal direction. The second cable assembly 2 and the third cable assembly 3 are fitted to be inserted into the second terminal cavity 102 and the third terminal cavity 103, respectively.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the front end of the first sub-housing 110 protrudes longitudinally from the front end of the second sub-housing 120. That is, the first sub-housing 110 extends forward beyond the second sub-housing 120.

[0048] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, an opening 106 for exposing the shielding member 13 of the connector is formed in the side wall of the first sub-housing 110. The mating shielding member (not shown) of the mating connector is electrically connected directly or indirectly to the shielding member 13 of the connector that is exposed through the opening 106.

[0049] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the first sub-housing 110 includes elastic latches 111 and 112. The elastic latches 111 and 112 are integrally formed with the first sub-housing 110 to lock the first cable assembly 1 to the first sub-housing 110 and prevent the first cable assembly 1 from being pulled out of the first sub-housing 110.

[0050] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the elastic latches 111 and 112 include an elastic cantilever 111 and a hook-shaped buckle 112. The elastic cantilever 111 is connected to the side wall of the housing 100. The hook-shaped buckle 112 is connected to the end of the elastic cantilever 111. The first sub-housing 110 has a slot 113 that is fitted to engage with the hook-shaped buckle 112. When the hook-shaped buckle 112 is locked into the slot 113, a projection 114 formed on one side of the hook-shaped buckle 112 abuts against the first terminal 11 of the first cable assembly 1 to lock the first terminal 11 to the first sub-housing 110. Thus, the first cable assembly 1 can be prevented from being pulled out of the first sub-housing 110.

[0051] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the connector further includes a locking member 200. The locking member 200 is used to lock the second terminal 21 of the second cable assembly 2 and the third terminal 31 of the third cable assembly 3 to the second sub-housing 120. The second sub-housing 120 has a locking slot 121 that extends laterally into the second sub-housing 120 for insertion of the locking member 200. When the locking member 200 is inserted into the locking slot 121, the locking member 200 simultaneously contacts the second terminal 21 and the third terminal 31 to lock them to the second sub-housing 120. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second cable assembly 2 and the third cable assembly 3 from being pulled out of the second sub-housing 120.

[0052] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, a first guide rib 115 is formed on the outer surface of the first sub-housing 110. The first guide rib 115 extends along the longitudinal direction of the first sub-housing 110 and is used to engage with a first guide slot (not shown) formed in the mating housing (not shown) of the mating connector in order to guide the first sub-housing 110 to the mating housing (not shown).

[0053] Similarly, as shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, a second guide rib 125 is formed on the outer surface of the second sub-housing 120. The second guide rib 125 extends along the longitudinal direction of the second sub-housing 120 and is used to engage with a second guide slot (not shown) formed in the mating housing to guide the second sub-housing 120 so as to be inserted into the mating housing of the mating connector.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector comprising the inner housing 100, a first cable assembly 1, a second cable assembly 2, and a third cable assembly 3. The first cable assembly 1 is inserted into the first sub-housing 110 of the inner housing 100. The second cable assembly 2 and the third cable assembly 3 are inserted into the second sub-housing 120 of the inner housing 100.

[0055] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the exemplary embodiment, the third cable assembly 3 is positioned between the first cable assembly 1 and the second cable assembly 2. The shielding connector 13 includes at least a partition between the first cable assembly 1 and the third cable assembly 3 for isolating the first cable assembly 1 from the third cable assembly 3.

[0056] Figure 8 shows an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing the seal protection end cap 400 and the sealing assembly. Figure 9 shows a cross-sectional view of the connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing the sealing assembly. Figure 10 shows an explanatory exploded view of the sealing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 shows a cross-sectional view of the sealing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] As shown in Figures 8 to 11, in the exemplary embodiment, the connector further includes a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly includes an outer housing 300, cable seals 310 and 320, and a housing seal 330. A plurality of seal mounting portions 301a, 302a, and 303a are provided inside the outer housing 300. The cable seals 310 and 320 are mounted on cable seal mounting portions 301a and 302a of the plurality of seal mounting portions 301a, 302a, and 303a and are used to achieve sealing between the outer housing 300 and the cables 10, 20, and 30 extending into the outer housing 300. The housing seal 330 is mounted on housing seal mounting portion 303a of the plurality of seal mounting portions 301a, 302a, and 303a and is used to achieve sealing between the outer housing 300 and the mating housing of the mating connector.

[0058] As shown in Figures 8 to 11, in the exemplary embodiment, the cable seals 310 and 320 include a first cable seal 310 and a second cable seal 320. The first cable seal 310 is used to seal some of the cables 10 of the connector. The second cable seal 320 is used to seal the other cables 20, 30 of the connector. A first housing chamber 301 and a second housing chamber 302 are formed in the outer housing 300. The first housing chamber 301 is used to house the first cable seal 310, and the chamber wall of the first housing chamber 301 engages with the first cable seal 310 in a sealing manner. The second housing chamber 302 is used to house the second cable seal 320, and the chamber wall of the second housing chamber 302 engages with the second cable seal 320 in a sealing manner.

[0059] As shown in Figures 8 to 11, in the exemplary embodiment, the sealing assembly further includes a seal protection end cap 400. The seal protection end cover 400 is fixed to the opening of the first housing chamber 301 of the housing 300 and is used to hold the first cable seal 310 in the first housing chamber 301 and to prevent the first cable seal 310 from being pulled out of the first housing chamber 301.

[0060] As shown in Figures 8 to 11, in the exemplary embodiment, the outer housing 300 includes an outer peripheral wall 311, an inner peripheral wall 312, and a radial side wall 313. The inner peripheral wall 312 is radially separated from the outer peripheral wall 311. The radial side wall 313 is connected between the outer peripheral wall 311 and the inner peripheral wall 312. The inner peripheral wall 312 isolates the first housing chamber 301 from the second housing chamber 302. A third housing chamber 303 for housing the housing seal 330 is defined by the outer peripheral wall 311, the inner peripheral wall 312, and the radial side wall 313. In the exemplary embodiment, the housing seal 330 is provided on the outer surface of the inner peripheral wall 312 and engages with the inner peripheral wall 312 in a sealing manner.

[0061] Figure 12 shows an explanatory perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which a shield adapter 500 is shown.

[0062] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the exemplary embodiment, the connector further includes a shield adapter 500. The shield adapter 500 is used to electrically connect the shield connecting member 13 of the connector to the mating shield connecting member (not shown) of the mating connector. The shield adapter 500 is mounted in the first sub-housing 110 and electrically connected to the shield connecting member 13 provided in the first sub-housing 110 and exposed through the opening 106 of the first sub-housing 110.

[0063] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector housing. The connector housing includes a rear housing 130, a first sub-housing 110, and a second sub-housing 120. The rear end of the first sub-housing 110 is connected to the front of the rear housing 130. The first sub-housing 110 is provided with a first terminal cavity 101 that extends continuously and passes through the rear housing 130 to accommodate a first cable assembly 1 of the connector. The rear end of the second sub-housing 120 is connected to the front of the rear housing 130. The second sub-housing 120 is provided with a second terminal cavity 102 and a third terminal cavity 103. The second terminal cavity 102 and the third terminal cavity 103 extend continuously through the rear housing 130 to accommodate the second cable assembly 2 and the third cable assembly 3 of the connector, respectively. The first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120 are separated by a predetermined distance from each other to form a clearance slot 104 between the first sub-housing 110 and the second sub-housing 120, which allows the mating shield connecting member of the mating connector to pass through.

[0064] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the exemplary embodiment, the first terminal cavity 101 and the second terminal cavity 102 are used to house the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 21, respectively, which transmit different types of signals. The third terminal cavity 103 is located between the first terminal cavity 101 and the second terminal cavity 102 to house the third terminal 31 for transmitting power.

[0065] Although not shown in the illustrations, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a connector assembly including the above-described connector and a mating connector (not shown) adapted to mate with the above-described connector.

[0066] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described above are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. For example, numerous modifications may be made to the embodiments described above by those skilled in the art, and the various features described in the various embodiments may be freely combined with each other, as long as they do not contradict each other in terms of structure or principle.

[0067] While several exemplary embodiments have been described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the Disclosure. The scope of the Disclosure is defined in the claims and its equivalents.

[0068] Where used herein, elements described in the singular and followed by the words "a" or "an" should be understood as not making any such exclusions unless explicitly stated otherwise. Furthermore, the description of "one embodiment" of the present invention is not intended to be construed as excluding the existence of further embodiments that similarly incorporate the described features. In addition, unless explicitly stated otherwise, embodiments "comprising" or "having" an element or a number of elements having a particular property may include further such elements that do not possess that property.

Claims

1. a rear housing (130); a first sub-housing (110) whose rear end is connected to the front face of the rear housing (130); a second sub-housing (120) whose rear end is connected to the front face of the rear housing (130); An inner housing (100) comprising A hybrid connector housing comprising: The first sub-housing (110) is configured to accommodate a first cable assembly (1) of the connector, and the second sub-housing (120) is configured to accommodate a second cable assembly (2) and a third cable assembly (3) of the connector; The first sub-housing (110) and the second sub-housing (120) are arranged side by side, and the inner housing (100) is an integral part. Hybrid connector housing.

2. a connecting plate (105) connected between the front ends of the first sub-housing (110) and the second sub-housing (120) and positioned so as not to interfere with a mating shield connecting member of a mating connector; The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 further comprising:

3. The inner housing (100) has a first terminal cavity (101) formed therein, the first terminal cavity (101) extending through the rear housing (130) and the first sub-housing (110) in the longitudinal direction, and the first cable assembly (1) is adapted to be inserted into the first terminal cavity (101); A second terminal cavity (102) and a third terminal cavity (103) are formed in the inner housing (100) and extend through the rear housing (130) and the second sub-housing (120) in the longitudinal direction, and the second cable assembly (2) and the third cable assembly (3) are adapted to be inserted into the second terminal cavity (102) and the third terminal cavity (103), respectively. The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 .

4. The front end of the first sub-housing (110) extends beyond the front end of the second sub-housing (120). The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 .

5. An opening (106) is formed in a side wall of the first sub-housing (110) to expose the shield connection member (13) of the first cable assembly (1). The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 .

6. The first sub-housing (110) includes elastic latches (111, 112) integrally formed therewith for locking the first cable assembly (1) to the first sub-housing (110). The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 .

7. The elastic latches (111, 112) a resilient cantilever (111) connected to the sidewall of the inner housing (100); A hook-shaped buckle (112) connected to the end of the elastic cantilever (111); Equipped with The first sub-housing (110) is formed with a slot (113) adapted to mate with the hook-like buckle (112); When the hook-like buckle (112) is locked into the slot (113), the hook-like buckle (112) abuts against the first terminal (11) of the first cable assembly (1) so as to lock the first terminal (11) to the first sub-housing (110).

7. The hybrid connector housing of claim 6.

8. a locking member (200) for locking the second terminal (21) of the second cable assembly (2) and the third terminal (31) of the third cable assembly (3) to the second sub-housing (120); Furthermore, The second sub-housing (120) is formed with a lock slot (121) extending along the lateral direction of the second sub-housing (120) for inserting the lock member (200); When the locking member (200) is inserted into the locking slot (121), the locking member (200) simultaneously abuts against the second terminal (21) and the third terminal (31) so as to lock the second terminal (21) and the third terminal (31) to the second sub-housing (120). The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 .

9. a first guide rib (115) formed on an outer surface of the first sub-housing (110), the first guide rib (115) extending along the longitudinal direction of the first sub-housing (110) to mate with a first guide slot formed in the mating housing of a mating connector to guide the first sub-housing (110) for insertion into the mating housing; and / or a second guide rib (125) formed on an outer surface of the second sub-housing (120), the second guide rib (125) extending along the longitudinal direction of the second sub-housing (120) to mate with a second guide slot formed in the mating housing of the mating connector to guide the second sub-housing (120) for insertion into the mating housing; The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 .

10. an outer housing (300) provided with a plurality of seal mounting portions (301a, 302a, 303a); cable seals (310, 320) attached to cable seal attachment portions (301 a, 302 a) of the plurality of seal attachment portions (301 a, 302 a, 303 a) to achieve sealing between the outer housing (300) and cables (10, 20, 30) extending into the outer housing (300); a housing seal (330) attached to the housing seal attachment portion (303a) of the plurality of seal attachment portions (301a, 302a, 303a) in order to realize sealing between the outer housing (300) and a mating housing of a mating connector; a sealing assembly comprising: The hybrid connector housing of claim 1 further comprising:

11. The cable seal (310, 320) a first cable seal (310) for sealing a portion of a cable (10) of the connector; a second cable seal (320) for sealing the other cable (20, 30) of the connector; Equipped with The outer housing (300) includes: a first receiving chamber (301) for receiving the first cable seal (310), wherein a chamber wall of the first receiving chamber (301) is in sealing engagement with the first cable seal (310); a second receiving chamber (302) for receiving the second cable seal (320), wherein a chamber wall of the second receiving chamber (302) is in sealing engagement with the second cable seal (320); is formed, The hybrid connector housing of claim 10.

12. The sealing assembly further comprises a seal protection end cap (400) secured to an opening of the first receiving chamber (301) of the outer housing (300) to hold the first cable seal (310) in the first receiving chamber (301) and prevent the first cable seal (310) from being pulled out of the first receiving chamber (301). The hybrid connector housing of claim 11.

13. The outer housing (300) comprises: An outer peripheral wall (311); an inner peripheral wall (312) radially spaced from the outer peripheral wall (311); a radial side wall (313) connected between the outer peripheral wall (311) and the inner peripheral wall (312); Equipped with the inner peripheral wall (312) separates the first receiving chamber (301) from the second receiving chamber (302); a third accommodating chamber (303) for accommodating the housing seal (330) is defined by the outer peripheral wall (311), the inner peripheral wall (312) and the radial side wall (313); The hybrid connector housing of claim 11.

14. The housing seal (330) is disposed on the outer surface of the inner peripheral wall (312) and is in sealing engagement with the inner peripheral wall (312).

14. The hybrid connector housing of claim 13.

15. The first sub-housing (110) and the second sub-housing (120) are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance so as to form an avoidance slot (104) between the first sub-housing (110) and the second sub-housing (120) that allows a mating shield connecting member of a mating connector to pass through. A hybrid connector housing according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. a rear housing (130); a first sub-housing (110) whose rear end is connected to the front face of the rear housing (130); a second sub-housing (120) whose rear end is connected to the front face of the rear housing (130); A hybrid connector housing comprising: The first sub-housing (110) is provided with a first terminal cavity (101) that extends continuously through the rear housing (130) to receive a first cable assembly (1) of the connector; The second sub-housing (110) is provided with second terminal cavities (102) and third terminal cavities (103) extending continuously through the rear housing (130) to accommodate the second cable assembly (2) and third cable assembly (3) of the connector, respectively; The first sub-housing (110) and the second sub-housing (120) are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance so as to form an avoidance slot (104) between the first sub-housing (110) and the second sub-housing (120) that allows a mating shield connecting member of a mating connector to pass through. Hybrid connector housing.

17. the first terminal cavity (101) and the second terminal cavity (102) are used to accommodate first terminals (11) and second terminals (21) transmitting different types of signals, respectively; The third terminal cavity (103) is disposed between the first terminal cavity (101) and the second terminal cavity (102) to accommodate a third terminal (31) for transmitting power.

17. The hybrid connector housing of claim 16.

18. The hybrid connector housing according to claim 1 or claim 16; a first cable assembly (1) inserted into the first sub-housing (110) of the hybrid connector housing; a second cable assembly (2) and a third cable assembly (3) inserted into the second sub-housing (120) of the hybrid connector housing; A hybrid connector comprising: The first cable assembly (1) is used to transmit a first signal, the second cable assembly (2) is used to transmit a second signal different from the first signal, and the third cable assembly (3) is used to transmit power. Hybrid connector.

19. The first cable assembly (1) comprises: a first cable (10); a first terminal (11) connected to the first cable (10); a terminal holder (12) in which the first terminal (11) is held; a shield connection member (13) having one end (13a) fixed to the terminal holder (12) and the other end (13b) electrically connected to the shield layer of the first cable (10); Equipped with 20. The hybrid connector of claim 18.

20. A shield adapter (500) for electrically connecting the shield connection member (13) to a mating shield connection member of a mating connector. Furthermore, The shield adapter (500) is attached to the first sub-housing (110) and is electrically connected to the shield connection member (13) provided in the first sub-housing (110) and exposed through an opening (106) formed in the first sub-housing (110).

20. The hybrid connector of claim 19.

21. The second cable assembly (2) comprises: a second cable (20); a second terminal (21) connected to the second cable (20); Equipped with The third cable assembly (3) comprises: a third cable (30); a third terminal (31) connected to the third cable (30); Equipped with 20. The hybrid connector of claim 19.

22. the third cable assembly (3) is disposed between the first cable assembly (1) and the second cable assembly (2); The shield connection member (13) includes at least a partition between the first cable assembly (1) and the third cable assembly (3) for isolating the first cable assembly (1) from the third cable assembly (3).

22. The hybrid connector of claim 21.

23. The hybrid connector of claim 18; a mating connector adapted to mate with the hybrid connector; A connector assembly comprising:

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