connector

Abstract

To provide a connector which can reduce the cost of electrical connection.SOLUTION: A connector 1 may include: a first RF contact 2 and a second RF contact 3; an insulation part 4 at which the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are coupled together; a cover shell coupled to the insulation part 4; a first coaxial cable 6 electrically connected to the first RF contact 2; a second coaxial cable 7 electrically connected to the second RF contact 3; and a coupling part 8 which couples the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell so that the first coaxial cable 6 may be connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be connected to the second RF contact 3. A rear surface of the cover shell is opened so that the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted therein. The coupling part 8 is grounded via the cover shell so that it can shield the rear surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector that is installed in an electronic device for electrical connection. [Background technology]

[0002] Connectors are provided in various electronic devices for electrical connection. For example, connectors are installed in electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, tablet computers, etc., and can electrically connect various components installed in the electronic devices to each other.

[0003] Generally, wireless communication devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs among electronic devices are equipped with RF connectors that transmit RF (Radio Frequency) signals, board-to-board connectors (hereinafter referred to as "board connectors") that process digital signals from cameras, etc.

[0004] FIG. 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing a conventional electrical connection method using a board connector.

[0005] Referring to FIG. 1, when a first module 11 and a second module 12 are arranged at a distance from each other in an electronic device 10, the first module 11 and the second module 12 are conventionally electrically connected using a first board connector 14 and a second board connector 15 electrically connected through a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 13.

[0006] The flexible circuit board 13 has flexibility, allowing electrical connection using the board connectors 14 and 15 not only when the first module 11 and the second module 12 are spaced apart from each other, but also when the first module 11 and the second module 12 are arranged facing in different directions from each other.

[0007] However, the flexible circuit board 13 is more expensive than a typical printed circuit board (PCB), which increases the cost of electrically connecting the separated modules 11 and 12. Furthermore, this problem becomes more serious as the distance between the first module 11 and the second module 12 increases. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a connector that can reduce the cost of electrically connecting modules that are spaced apart from each other. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention may include the following configurations.

[0010] The connector according to the present invention may include: a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a second RF contact spaced apart from the first RF contact along a first axis; an insulator to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; a cover shell coupled to the insulator; a first coaxial cable electrically connected to the first RF contact; a second coaxial cable spaced apart from the first coaxial cable along the first axis and electrically connected to the second RF contact; and a coupling portion coupling the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable to the cover shell so that the first coaxial cable is connected to the first RF contact and the second coaxial cable is connected to the second RF contact. A rear surface of the cover shell is open to allow the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable to be inserted, and the coupling portion may be grounded through the cover shell to shield the rear surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

[0012] The present invention is embodied to electrically connect a first module and a second module that are spaced apart using a board connector and a flexible cable. Therefore, the present invention can realize electrical connection through the board connector using a coaxial cable, which is relatively cheaper than a flexible circuit board, not only when the first module and the second module are spaced apart from each other but also when the first module and the second module are arranged facing in different directions. As a result, the present invention can reduce the cost of electrically connecting the first module and the second module that are spaced apart from each other.

[0013] Since the present invention can transmit multiple RF signals using multiple coaxial cables, it can be suitably used in electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceivers that require transmission of multiple signals in a limited space.

[0014] The connector according to the present invention is embodied to couple a plurality of coaxial cables to a cover shell using a coupling portion, thereby improving the convenience and ease of connecting a plurality of coaxial cables to a plurality of RF contacts.

[0015] The connector according to the present invention is embodied to shield the rear surface of the cover shell using the coupling portion, thereby preventing a decrease in shielding performance due to the rear surface of the cover shell being open for inserting a coaxial cable. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing an electrical connection method using a conventional board connector. [Figure 2]1 is a schematic perspective view showing a connector according to the present invention being coupled to a mating connector; [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic side view showing a connector according to the present invention connecting a first module and a second module. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector according to the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic plan view of a connector according to the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic rear view of a connector according to the present invention; [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a partial plan view showing the inside of a connector according to the present invention. [Figure 9] 1 is a conceptual side view showing the inside of a connector according to the present invention. [Figure 10] 1 is a schematic front view illustrating a state in which a first coaxial cable and a second coaxial cable are coupled to a coupling portion in a connector according to the present invention; [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a coupling portion in the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 12] 12 is a schematic cross-sectional side view taken along line II in FIG. 11. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is an assembled perspective view of a coupling portion of a connector according to the present invention; [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional side view taken along line II-II in FIG. 13. [Figure 15] 1 is a schematic plan view of a first coupling body in a connector according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the connector according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Meanwhile, hatched portions in Figures 8 to 15 do not represent cross sections, but are used to distinguish each component.

[0018] 2 and 3, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be installed in an electronic device (not shown), such as a mobile phone, a computer, or a tablet computer. The connector 1 according to the present invention can be used to electrically connect a plurality of modules spaced apart in an electronic device. For example, the connector 1 according to the present invention can have one side connected to the first module 110 and the other side connected to the second module 120, electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are spaced apart from each other. The modules can be components used for communication in an electronic device, such as an antenna or a main board. For example, when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are electrically connected, the first module 110 can be an antenna module, and the second module 120 can be a driving module that drives the antenna module or a transceiver module that transmits and receives signals to and from the antenna module. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the terms first module 110 and second module 120 are used to distinguish between different modules and do not refer to specific types of modules.

[0019] 2 to 5, a connector 1 according to the present invention can include a first RF contact 2, a second RF contact 3, an insulating portion 4, a cover shell 5, a first coaxial cable 6, and a second coaxial cable .

[0020] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The second RF contact 3 is disposed apart from the first RF contact 2 along the first axis direction (X-axis direction).

[0021] The insulating part 4 is where the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are coupled. The insulating part 4 can be coupled to the cover shell 5. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can be connected to RF contacts of a first mating connector 111 of a first module 110 while being supported by the insulating part 4.

[0022] The cover shell 5 is coupled to the insulating part 4. The cover shell 5 can accommodate the insulating part 4 therein. A rear surface of the cover shell 5 may be formed to be open so that the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 can be inserted therein. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 can be inserted into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 and electrically connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The rear surface of the cover shell 5 refers to a surface facing rearward (in the direction of the arrow BD) based on a second axis direction (Y axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction). The rearward direction (in the direction of the arrow BD) may be a direction from the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 toward the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7.

[0023] The first coaxial cable 6 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first coaxial cable 6 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the first RF contact 2. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the first module 110. The first coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 disposed apart from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 using its flexibility. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, one side of the first coaxial cable 6 is connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110, and the other side is directly electrically connected to the second module 120, thereby electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120. The first coaxial cable 6 may have one end connected to a first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other end connected to a second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120, thereby electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120. Accordingly, the first module 110 and the second module 120 may be electrically connected to each other while being spaced apart through the first coaxial cable 6.

[0024] The second coaxial cable 7 is electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second coaxial cable 7 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 7 may be electrically connected to the first module 110. The second coaxial cable 7 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 disposed apart from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 using its flexibility. For example, one end of the second coaxial cable 7 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110, and the other end may be directly electrically connected to the second module 120, thereby electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120. The second coaxial cable 7 may have one end connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other end connected to a second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120, thereby electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120. Accordingly, the first module 110 and the second module 120 may be electrically connected to each other while being spaced apart through the second coaxial cable 7.

[0025] Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0026] First, the connector 1 according to the present invention is implemented to electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are spaced apart, using the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7, which have flexibility. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can implement electrical connection through the first board connector 34 using the coaxial cables 6 and 7, which are relatively inexpensive compared to a flexible circuit board (13, shown in FIG. 1), not only when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are spaced apart from each other, but also when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are arranged facing in different directions. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce the cost of electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120 compared to a comparative example using a flexible circuit board (13, shown in FIG. 1).

[0027] Second, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to transmit multiple RF signals using the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be more suitably used in electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceivers that require transmission of multiple signals in a limited space, compared to comparative examples that use a single coaxial cable.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 9, a connector 1 according to the present invention may include a coupling portion 8. As shown in FIG.

[0029] The coupling portion 8 couples the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5. The coupling portion 8 can couple the first coaxial cable 6 to the cover shell 5 so that the first coaxial cable 6 is connected to the first RF contact 2, and can couple the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5 so that the second coaxial cable 7 is connected to the second RF contact 3. The coupling portion 8 is coupled to the cover shell 5 in a state where the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 are coupled to the cover shell 5, thereby coupling the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5. The coupling portion 8 can be arranged to shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. The coupling portion 8 can be grounded through the cover shell 5 and shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0030] First, the connector 1 according to the present invention can couple the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5 using the coupling portion 8 so that the first coaxial cable 6 is connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second coaxial cable 7 is connected to the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the convenience and ease of the task of connecting a plurality of coaxial cables to a plurality of RF contacts.

[0031] Second, the connector 1 according to the present invention shields the rear surface of the cover shell 5 using the coupling portion 8. Accordingly, the rear surface of the cover shell 5 is shielded by the coupling portion 8 except for the portions for inserting the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent electromagnetic waves generated inside the cover shell 5 from radiating outward through the rear surface and interfering with signals of nearby circuit components. Conversely, the connector 1 can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from nearby circuit components from penetrating into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface and interfering with RF signals generated inside the cover shell 5. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance through the coupling portion 8.

[0032] The first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the insulating portion 4, the cover shell 5, the first coaxial cable 6, the second coaxial cable 7, and the coupling portion 8 will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] 2 and 4 to 9, the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can transmit very high frequency RF signals. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can be supported by the insulating part 4. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can be coupled to the insulating part 4 through an assembly process. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can be molded integrally with the insulating part 4 through injection molding.

[0034] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be spaced apart from each other in the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be connected to the first mating connector 111, thereby being electrically connected to the first module 110. When the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied as a plug connector, the first mating connector 111 may be embodied as a receptacle connector. When the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied as a receptacle connector, the first mating connector 111 may be embodied as a plug connector.

[0035] The first RF contact 2 is electrically connected to the first coaxial cable 6. The first coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 and electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first RF contact 2 may be connected to an RF contact of the first mating connector 111. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the first RF contact 2. The first RF contact 2 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through a connection hole (54, shown in FIG. 7) formed in the cover shell 5. The first RF contact 2 may be coupled to the insulator 4 such that at least a portion of the first RF contact 2 is positioned on a first RF protrusion 41 of the insulator 4. The first RF protrusion 41 protrudes outward from the cover shell 5 through the connection hole 54. Accordingly, when the first RF protrusion 41 is inserted into an RF receiving groove (not shown) of the first mating connector 111, the first RF contact 2 may be electrically connected to an RF connection member of the first mating connector 111. The first RF contact 2 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the first RF contact 2 may be made of a metal.

[0036] The second RF contact 3 is electrically connected to the second coaxial cable 7. The second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 and electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second RF contact 3 may be connected to an RF contact of the first mating connector 111. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 7 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the second RF contact 3. The second RF contact 3 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the connection hole 54. The second RF contact 3 may be coupled to the insulator 4 such that at least a portion of the second RF contact 3 is positioned on a second RF protrusion 42 of the insulator 4. The second RF protrusion 42 protrudes outward from the cover shell 5 through the connection hole 54. The second RF protrusion 42 may be disposed spaced apart from the first RF protrusion 41 along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, when the second RF protrusion 42 is inserted into the RF receiving groove, the second RF contact 3 may be electrically connected to the RF connection member of the first mating connector 111. The second RF contact 3 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the first RF contact 2 may be made of a metal.

[0037] 2 to 10 illustrate the connector 1 according to the present invention as including only two RF contacts 2 and 3, but this is not limited thereto, and the connector 1 according to the present invention may include three or more RF contacts. In this case, the connector 1 according to the present invention may be provided with coaxial cables corresponding to the number of RF contacts. For example, if the connector 1 according to the present invention includes three RF contacts, it may also include three coaxial cables. This specification will be described based on the connector 1 according to the present invention including two RF contacts, i.e., the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains to derive embodiments in which the connector 1 according to the present invention includes three or more RF contacts and coaxial cables.

[0038] The insulating part 4 is to which the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are coupled. The insulating part 4 may include an insulating body 40, the first RF protrusion 41, the second RF protrusion 42, a first cable receiving groove 43, and a second cable receiving groove 44. The insulating body 40 supports the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be coupled to and supported by the insulating body 40. The insulating body 40 may be coupled to the cover shell 5 while supporting the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The insulating body 40 may be formed of an insulating material. For example, the insulating body 40 may be formed of plastic, rubber, etc. The first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF protrusion 42 may be disposed on a lower surface of the insulating body 40. The connection hole 54 may expose the area of the lower surface of the insulating body 40 where the first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF protrusion 42 are disposed to the outside. Accordingly, the first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF protrusion 42 can protrude to the outside from the cover shell 5 through the connection hole 54 .

[0039] The first cable receiving groove 43 is for receiving the first coaxial cable 6. The first cable receiving groove 43 may be implemented by forming a groove of a predetermined depth on the upper surface of the insulation body 40. A portion of the first coaxial cable 6 may be received in the first cable receiving groove 43. The first coaxial cable 6 may be coupled to the insulation part 4 through the first cable receiving groove 43 and electrically connected to the first RF contact 2.

[0040] The second cable receiving groove 44 is for receiving the second coaxial cable 7. The second cable receiving groove 44 may be implemented by forming a groove of a predetermined depth on the upper surface of the insulation body 40. A portion of the second coaxial cable 7 may be received therein. The second coaxial cable 7 may be coupled to the insulation part 4 through the second cable receiving groove 44 and electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The first cable receiving groove 43 and the second cable receiving groove 44 may be spaced apart from each other in the first axis direction (X-axis direction).

[0041] The cover shell 5 is coupled to the insulating part 4. The cover shell 5 can accommodate the insulating part 4 therein. Accordingly, the cover shell 5 can protect the insulating part 4, the RF contacts 2 and 3 coupled to the insulating part 4, and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 from the outside. The cover shell 5 can be grounded. Accordingly, the cover shell 5 can implement a shielding function for signals, electromagnetic waves, etc. for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7. The cover shell 5 can be grounded by being connected to a mating ground contact (not shown) of the first mating connector 111. The cover shell 5 can be grounded by being connected to a mating ground pattern (not shown) of the first module 11. The cover shell 5 can be formed of an electrically conductive material. For example, the cover shell 5 can be formed of a metal.

[0042] The cover shell 5 may include a connection hole 54. The connection hole 54 may be formed through one side of the cover shell 5. The connection hole 54 may be used as a passage for connecting the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 with the RF contacts of the first mating connector 111. The first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF protrusion 42 may be disposed in the connection hole 54. Accordingly, a portion of the first RF contact 2 located at the first RF protrusion 41 and a portion of the second RF contact 3 located at the second RF protrusion 42 may be disposed in the connection hole 54. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention may be embodied such that the RF contacts 2 and 3 are electrically connected to the first mating connector 111 through the connection hole 54 while protecting the insulator 4, the RF contacts 2 and 3, and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 from the outside using the cover shell 5.

[0043] The cover shell 5 may include a first cover body 51 and a second cover body 52. The first cover body 51 surrounds the insulating portion 4. The first cover body 51 may implement a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7. To this end, the first cover body 51 may include a front shielding member (511, shown in FIG. 6), a left shielding member (512, shown in FIG. 6), a right shielding member (513, shown in FIG. 6), an upper shielding member (514, shown in FIG. 6), and a lower shielding member (515, shown in FIG. 7).

[0044] The front shielding member 511 is disposed in front of the insulating part 4 (in the direction of the arrow FD). The front (direction of the arrow FD) refers to a direction parallel to a second axis (direction Y) perpendicular to the first axis (direction X). The front (direction FD) may be a direction from the coaxial cables 6 and 7 toward the RF contacts 2 and 3. The front shielding member 511 is grounded, thereby realizing a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 based on the front (direction FD).

[0045] The left shielding member 512 is disposed on the left side (LD arrow direction) of the insulating portion 4. The left side (LD arrow direction) refers to a direction parallel to the first axis direction (X axis direction). The left side (LD arrow direction) may be a direction from the second coaxial cable 7 to the first coaxial cable 6. The left shielding member 512 is grounded, thereby realizing a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 based on the left side (LD arrow direction).

[0046] The right shielding member 513 is disposed on the right side (direction of arrow RD) of the insulating part 4. The right side (direction of arrow RD) means the opposite direction to the left side (direction of arrow LD). The right shielding member 513 is grounded, thereby realizing a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 on the right side (direction of arrow RD).

[0047] The upper shielding member 514 refers to a surface disposed above (in the direction of the UD arrows) the insulating portion 4. The above (in the direction of the UD arrows) refers to a direction parallel to a third axis (Z axis) perpendicular to the first axis (X axis) and the second axis (Y axis). The upper shielding member 514 is grounded, thereby realizing a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 based on the above (in the direction of the UD arrows).

[0048] The lower shielding member 515 is disposed below (in the direction of the arrow DD) the insulating portion 4. The downward direction (in the direction of the arrow DD) refers to the opposite direction to the upward direction (in the direction of the arrow UD). The connection hole 54 may be formed in the lower shielding member 515. The connection hole 54 may be formed penetrating the lower shielding member 515. The lower shielding member 515 is grounded, thereby realizing a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 from the downward direction (in the direction of the arrow DD).

[0049] The first cover body 51 may be formed with an open rear surface. The rear surface of the cover shell 5 refers to a surface disposed facing the front shielding member 511 in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The coaxial cables 6 and 7 may be inserted into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 to be electrically connected to the RF contacts 2 and 3. However, since the rear surface of the first cover body 51 is open, a problem may occur in which the shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 is reduced from the rear (BD arrow direction). To solve this problem, the connector 1 according to the present invention is configured so that the coupling portion 8 blocks the rear surface of the first cover body 51, thereby preventing a reduction in the shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 from the rear (BD arrow direction).

[0050] The second cover body 52 is for receiving the coupling part 8. The coupling part 8 can be inserted into a receiving groove (521, shown in FIG. 5) of the second cover body 52 and received in the second cover body 52. The receiving groove 521 can be disposed behind the insulating part 4 (in the direction of the arrow BD). Accordingly, the coupling part 8 can be inserted into the receiving groove 521 and disposed to block the rear surface of the first cover body 51.

[0051] The second cover body 52 may include a left support member (522, shown in FIG. 7), a right support member (523, shown in FIG. 7), and a lower support member (524, shown in FIG. 7).

[0052] The left support member 522 is disposed on the left side of the receiving groove 521. The left support member 522 can support the coupling part 8 so that the coupling part 8 inserted into the receiving groove 521 is restricted from moving to the left (in the direction of the arrow LD).

[0053] The right support member 523 is disposed on the right side of the receiving groove 521. The right support member 523 can support the coupling part 8 so that the coupling part 8 inserted into the receiving groove 521 is restricted from moving rightward (in the direction of the arrow RD).

[0054] The lower support member 524 is disposed below the receiving groove 521. The lower support member 524 can support the connecting part 8 so that the connecting part 8 inserted into the receiving groove 521 is restricted from moving downward (in the direction of the arrow DD).

[0055] The first cover body 51 may restrict the upward movement (UD arrow direction) of the coupling part 8. To this end, the upper shielding member 514 may be disposed above the receiving groove 521. The upper shielding member 514 may support the coupling part 8 such that the upward movement (UD arrow direction) of the coupling part 8, into which the receiving groove 521 is inserted, is restricted.

[0056] The first cover body 51 and the second cover body 52 can be detachably coupled to each other, so that the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of inserting the insulating part 4, the coupling part 8, etc. into the cover shell 5.

[0057] 4 to 10, the first coaxial cable 6 electrically connects the first module 110 and the second module 120. The first module 110 and the second module 120 may be electrically connected to each other even when they are spaced apart through the first coaxial cable 6. One side of the first coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the first module 110, and the other side may be electrically connected to the second module 120. In this case, the first coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 by connecting the first RF contact 2 to the RF contact of the first mating connector 111. The first coaxial cable 6 may include a first connection pin 61, a first inner insulating member 62, a first shielding member 63, and a first outer insulating member 64.

[0058] The first connection pin 61 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first connection pin 61 may contact the first RF contact 2 and be electrically connected to the first RF contact 2.

[0059] The first internal insulating member 62 is coupled to the first connection pin 61. The first internal insulating member 62 may be coupled to the first connection pin 61 so as to surround the exterior of the first connection pin 61. The first connection pin 61 may be coupled to the first internal insulating member 62 so that a portion of the first connection pin 61 is exposed to the exterior. Accordingly, the first connection pin 61 may be embodied such that the remaining portion, excluding a portion necessary for electrical connection with the first RF contact 2, is insulated by the first internal insulating member 62. The first internal insulating member 62 may be formed of an insulating material. For example, the first internal insulating member 62 may be formed of rubber.

[0060] The first shielding member 63 serves to shield the first connection pins 61. The first shielding member 63 is grounded through the coupling portion 8 to shield the first connection pins 61. Accordingly, the first shielding member 63 can prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the first connection pins 61 from radiating to the outside. The first shielding member 63 may be coupled to the first inner insulating member 62 to surround the outside of the first inner insulating member 62. The first shielding member 63 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the first shielding member 63 may be made of a metal. The first outer insulating member 64 is coupled to the first shielding member 63.

[0061] The first external insulating member 64 may be coupled to the first shielding member 63 to surround the exterior of the first shielding member 63. The first shielding member 63 may be coupled to the first external insulating member 64 such that a portion of the first shielding member 63 is exposed to the outside from the first external insulating member 64. Accordingly, the first shielding member 63 is grounded to the coupling portion 8 through the portion exposed to the outside from the first external insulating member 64, thereby performing a shielding function for the first connection pin 61. The first external insulating member 64 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the first external insulating member 64 may be made of rubber.

[0062] The second coaxial cable 7 electrically connects the first module 110 and the second module 120. The first module 110 and the second module 120 may be electrically connected to each other even when they are spaced apart through the second coaxial cable 7. One side of the second coaxial cable 7 may be electrically connected to the first module 110, and the other side may be electrically connected to the second module 120. In this case, the second coaxial cable 7 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 by connecting the second RF contact 3 to the RF contact of the first mating connector 111. The second coaxial cable 7 may include a second connection pin 71, a second inner insulating member 72, a second shielding member 73, and a second outer insulating member 74.

[0063] The second connection pin 71 is electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second connection pin 71 may contact the second RF contact 3 and be electrically connected to the second RF contact 3.

[0064] The second internal insulating member 72 is coupled to the second connection pin 71. The second internal insulating member 72 may be coupled to the second connection pin 71 so as to surround the exterior of the second connection pin 71. The second connection pin 71 may be coupled to the second internal insulating member 72 so that a portion of the second connection pin 71 is exposed to the exterior. Accordingly, the second connection pin 71 may be embodied such that the remaining portion, excluding a portion necessary for electrical connection with the second RF contact 3, is insulated by the second internal insulating member 72. The second internal insulating member 72 may be formed of an insulating material. For example, the second internal insulating member 72 may be formed of rubber.

[0065] The second shielding member 73 serves to shield the second connection pins 71. The second shielding member 73 is grounded through the coupling portion 8 to shield the second connection pins 71. Accordingly, the second shielding member 73 can prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the second connection pins 71 from radiating to the outside. The second shielding member 73 may be coupled to the second inner insulating member 72 so as to surround the outside of the second inner insulating member 72. The second shielding member 73 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the second shielding member 73 may be made of a metal. The second outer insulating member 74 is coupled to the second shielding member 73.

[0066] The second external insulating member 74 may be coupled to the second external insulating member 73 to surround the exterior of the second shielding member 73. The second shielding member 73 may be coupled to the second external insulating member 74 such that a portion of the second shielding member 73 is exposed to the outside from the second external insulating member 74. Accordingly, the second shielding member 73 is grounded to the coupling portion 8 through the portion exposed to the outside from the second external insulating member 74, thereby performing a shielding function for the second connection pin 71. The second external insulating member 74 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the second external insulating member 74 may be made of rubber.

[0067] 5 to 13, the coupling portion 8 couples the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5. The first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3, respectively, through the coupling portion 8. The coupling portion 8 is grounded through the cover shell 5 and may shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. The coupling portion 8 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the coupling portion 8 may be made of a metal.

[0068] The coupling part 8 may include a coupling body 81 , a first alignment hole 82 , and a second alignment hole 83 .

[0069] The coupling body 81 is adapted to couple the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. The first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be coupled to the coupling body 81 and then coupled to the cover shell 5. The coupling body 81 may be inserted into the receiving groove 521 to couple the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5. For this purpose, the coupling body 81 may be formed with the first alignment hole 82 and the second alignment hole 83.

[0070] The first alignment hole 82 is configured to receive the first coaxial cable 6. The first alignment hole 82 may be formed to penetrate the coupling body 81. The first coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into the first alignment hole 82 to be coupled to the coupling body 81. The second alignment hole 83 is configured to receive the second coaxial cable 7. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed to penetrate the coupling body 81. The second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted into the second alignment hole 83 to be coupled to the coupling body 81. The coupling body 81 may align the first coaxial cable 6 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 so that the first coaxial cable 6 is positioned so that it can be connected to the first RF contact 2. Specifically, when the first coaxial cable 6 is inserted into the first alignment hole 82, the first coaxial cable 6 is supported by the coupling body 81 and is positioned so that it can be connected to the first RF contact 2. That is, the coupling body 81 may guide the first coaxial cable 6 to be connected to the first RF contact 2. The position at which the first coaxial cable 6 can be connected to the first RF contact 2 refers to the position at which the first connection pin 61 of the first coaxial cable 6 comes into contact with the first RF contact 2. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of connecting the first coaxial cable 6 to the first RF contact 2 by using the coupling body 81. Furthermore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent the first coaxial cable 6 from coming off the position at which it is connected to the first RF contact 2 by fixing the position of the first coaxial cable 6 with the coupling body 81.

[0071] The second alignment hole 83 is for receiving the second coaxial cable 7. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed to penetrate the coupling body 81. The second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted into the second alignment hole 83 and coupled to the coupling body 81. The coupling body 81 may align the second coaxial cable 7 so that the second coaxial cable 7 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 is positioned at a position where it can be connected to the second RF contacts 3. Specifically, when the second coaxial cable 7 is inserted into the second alignment hole 83, the second coaxial cable 7 is supported by the coupling body 81 and positioned at a position where it can be connected to the second RF contacts 3. That is, the coupling body 81 may guide the second coaxial cable 7 to be connected to the second RF contacts 3. The position where it can be connected to the second RF contacts 3 refers to a position where the second connection pin 71 of the second coaxial cable 7 contacts the second RF contacts 3. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may improve the ease of connecting the second coaxial cable 7 to the second RF contacts 3 by using the coupling body 81. Furthermore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent the second coaxial cable 7 from coming off the position for connection to the second RF contact 3 by fixing the position of the second coaxial cable 7 with the coupling body 81.

[0072] The coupling body 81 may include both the first alignment hole 82 and the second alignment hole 83. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can use the coupling body 81 to align the first coaxial cable 6 to a position where it can be connected to the first RF contact 2, and can also align the second coaxial cable 7 to a position where it can be connected to the second RF contact 3. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can further improve the ease of the task of aligning the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7.

[0073] The first shielding member 63 may have the same diameter as the first alignment hole 82 or a diameter smaller than the first alignment hole 82 so as to be inserted into the first alignment hole 82. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the diameter of the first shielding member 63 may be smaller than the diameter of the first alignment hole 82 so that the first shielding member 63 is received in the first alignment hole 82. In this case, the first alignment hole 82 may be disposed between the first shielding member 63 and the first coupling bodies 81a and 81b. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the first shielding member 63 is inserted into the first alignment hole 82 and received in the first alignment hole 82. The coupling body 81 may be disposed to surround the first shielding member 63 received in the first alignment hole 82. Therefore, the coupling body 81 supports the first shielding member 63 received in the first alignment hole 82, thereby guiding the first connection pin 61 to contact the first RF contact 2. The first alignment hole 82 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the peripheral surface of the first shielding member 63. For example, if the peripheral surface of the first shielding member 63 is circular, the first alignment hole 82 may be circular. The second shielding member 73 may be formed with a diameter equal to or smaller than the second alignment hole 83 so as to be inserted into the second alignment hole 83. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the second shielding member 73 is inserted into the second alignment hole 83 and accommodated in the second alignment hole 83. The coupling body 81 may be disposed to surround the second shielding member 73 accommodated in the second alignment hole 83. Therefore, the coupling body 81 may support the second shielding member 73 accommodated in the second alignment hole 83, thereby guiding the second connection pins 71 to contact the second RF contacts 3. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the peripheral surface of the second shielding member 73. For example, if the peripheral surface of the second shielding member 73 is circular, the second alignment hole 83 may be formed in a circular shape.

[0074] 5 and 10 to 13, the coupling part 8 may include a first fixing member 84 and a second fixing member 85. Meanwhile, the hatched portions in Fig. 10 do not represent cross sections, but represent the area of the first alignment hole 82 blocked by the first fixing member 84 and the area of the second alignment hole 83 blocked by the second fixing member 85.

[0075] The first fixing member 84 is for fixing the first shielding member 63 to the coupling body 81. The first fixing member 84 may be formed to protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the first fixing member 84 may be implemented by forming a portion of the first alignment hole 82 as a straight line. Accordingly, the first fixing member 84 may be disposed to block a portion of the first alignment hole 82, thereby interfering with the first shielding member 63 inserted into the first alignment hole 82. Therefore, the first fixing member 84 applies pressure to the first shielding member 63 inserted into the first alignment hole 82, thereby fixing the first shielding member 63 to the coupling body 81.

[0076] The pressure of the first alignment hole 82 against the first shielding member 63 can be adjusted by the amount of interference between the first fixing member 84 and the first shielding member 63. The longer the length that the first fixing member 84 protrudes from the first alignment hole 82, the larger the area that the first fixing member 84 blocks the first alignment hole 82, and therefore the larger the amount of interference between the first fixing member 84 and the first shielding member 63. On the other hand, the shorter the length that the first fixing member 84 protrudes from the first alignment hole 82, the smaller the area that the first fixing member 84 blocks the first alignment hole 82, and therefore the smaller the amount of interference between the first fixing member 84 and the first shielding member 63.

[0077] The first fixing members 84 may be formed in a plurality of pieces. The first fixing members 84 may be spaced apart from each other to pressurize different portions of the first shielding member 63. For example, if the first fixing members 84 are formed in two pieces, the first-1 fixing portion 84a of the first fixing portions 84a, 84b may protrude from the first coupling body 81a toward the first alignment hole 82. The first-2 fixing portion 84b of the first fixing portions 84a, 84b may protrude from the second coupling body 81a toward the first alignment hole 82. In this case, the first fixing portions 84a, 84b may be spaced apart from each other in the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) to pressurize different portions of the first shielding member 63. Although not shown, the first fixing members 84 may also be spaced apart from each other in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) to pressurize different portions of the first shielding member 63. Furthermore, the first fixing members 84 may be spaced apart from one another along the periphery of the first alignment hole 82, and thus may be spaced apart from one another in the first axis direction (X-axis direction) to pressurize different portions of the first shielding member 63. As described above, it would be obvious to one skilled in the art to derive various embodiments in which the first fixing members 84 can pressurize the first shielding member 63 at different positions in the first axis direction (X-axis direction), the second axis direction (Y-axis direction), and the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) depending on the positions at which the first fixing members 84 protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82.

[0078] Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can further improve durability of the product by more firmly fixing the first shielding member 63 to the coupling body 81. The first fixing members 84 may be formed in three or more pieces. In this case, the first fixing members 84 may be spaced apart from each other and press different portions of the first shielding member 63.

[0079] The second fixing member 85 is for fixing the second shielding member 73 to the coupling body 81. The second fixing member 85 may be formed to protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the second alignment hole 83. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the second fixing member 85 may be implemented by forming a portion of the second alignment hole 83 as a straight line. Accordingly, the second fixing member 85 may be disposed to block a portion of the second alignment hole 83, thereby interfering with the second shielding member 73 inserted into the second alignment hole 83. Therefore, the second fixing member 85 applies pressure to the second shielding member 73 inserted into the second alignment hole 83, thereby fixing the second shielding member 73 to the coupling body 81.

[0080] The second fixing member 85 may be spaced apart from the first fixing member 84 in the direction from the first shielding member 63 to the second shielding member 73 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the second fixing member 85 is embodied to fix the second shielding member 73, which is spaced apart from the first shielding member 63 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Therefore, since the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to fix the first shielding member 63 and the second shielding member 73 together through the coupling portion 8, the durability of the product against vibration, shaking, external impact, etc. may be further improved.

[0081] The pressure of the second alignment hole 83 against the second shielding member 73 can be adjusted by the amount of interference between the second fixing member 85 and the second shielding member 73. The longer the length that the second fixing member 85 protrudes from the second alignment hole 83, the larger the area that the second fixing member 85 blocks of the second alignment hole 83, and therefore the larger the amount of interference between the second fixing member 85 and the second shielding member 73. On the other hand, the shorter the length that the second fixing member 85 protrudes from the second alignment hole 83, the smaller the area that the second fixing member 85 blocks of the second alignment hole 83, and therefore the smaller the amount of interference between the second fixing member 85 and the second shielding member 73.

[0082] The second fixing members 85 may be formed in a plurality of pieces. The second fixing members 85 may be spaced apart from each other to pressurize different portions of the second shield member 73. For example, if the second fixing members 85 are formed in two pieces, the 2-1 fixing portion 85a of the second fixing portions 85a, 85b may protrude from the first coupling body 81a toward the second alignment hole 83, and the 2-2 fixing portion 85b of the first fixing portions 84a, 84b may protrude from the second coupling body 81b toward the second alignment hole 83. In this case, the second fixing portions 85a, 85b may be spaced apart from each other in the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) to pressurize different portions of the second shield member 73. Although not shown, the second fixing members 85 may also be spaced apart from each other in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) to pressurize different portions of the second shield member 73. Furthermore, the second fixing members 85 may be spaced apart from each other along the periphery of the second alignment hole 83, and thus may be spaced apart from each other in the first axis direction (X-axis direction) to pressurize different portions of the second shielding member 73. As described above, it would be obvious to one skilled in the art to derive various embodiments in which the second fixing members 85 can pressurize the second shielding member 73 at different positions in the first axis direction (X-axis direction), the second axis direction (Y-axis direction), and the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) depending on the positions at which the second fixing members 85 protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the second alignment hole 83.

[0083] Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can further improve durability of the product by more firmly fixing the second shielding member 73 to the coupling body 81. The second fixing members 85 may be formed in three or more pieces. In this case, the second fixing members 85 may be spaced apart from each other and press different portions of the second shielding member 73.

[0084] The first shielding member 63 is grounded through the coupling portion 8 to shield the interior of the first shielding member 63. Circuit components required for RF signal transmission may be disposed inside the first shielding member 63. For example, a portion of the first connection pin 61 may be disposed inside the first shielding member 63. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent electromagnetic waves generated inside the first shielding member 63 from interfering with signals from nearby circuit components, and conversely, can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from nearby circuit components from interfering with RF signals transmitted through the inside of the first shielding member 63. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance for the first coaxial cable 6 through the coupling portion 8.

[0085] The second shielding member 73 is grounded through the connecting portion 8 to shield the interior of the second shielding member 73. The structure for shielding the interior of the second shielding member 73 through the connecting portion 8 is generally the same as the structure for shielding the interior of the first shielding member 63 described above, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0086] The coupling body 81 may include a spacing member 813 for spacing the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The spacing member 813 may be disposed between the first alignment hole 82 and the second alignment hole 83 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 and the second coaxial cable 7 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 may be coupled to the coupling body 81 while being spaced apart based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention prevents the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 from contacting each other using the spacing member 813, thereby essentially preventing the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 from being damaged or broken due to collision or puncture caused by vibration or shaking.

[0087] The coupling body 81 may include a first rear shielding member (811, shown in FIG. 9) and a second rear shielding member (812, shown in FIG. 9). The first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812 are intended to shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. The first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812 may be spaced apart from each other in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the first rear shielding member 811 may be disposed in front of the second rear shielding member 812 (in the direction of the arrow FD). Accordingly, the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812 may form a double shielding wall for the rear surface of the cover shell 5. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention may further improve the function of shielding the rear surface of the cover shell 5 by using the coupling part 8.

[0088] The first alignment hole 82 may be formed to penetrate the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into the first alignment hole 82 to be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812, respectively. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed to penetrate the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted into the second alignment hole 83 to be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812, respectively.

[0089] The first fixing members 84 may be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812, respectively. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may implement a multi-fixing structure for the first coaxial cable 6 using the coupling portion 8 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). Specifically, some of the first fixing members 84 may be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811, and the remaining first fixing members 84 may be coupled to the second rear shielding member 812. For example, if there are four first fixing members 84, two of the first fixing members 84 may be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811, and the remaining two of the first fixing members 84 may be coupled to the second rear shielding member 812. Accordingly, in the connector 1 according to the present invention, the first fixing members 84 may be spaced apart from each other along the second axis direction (Y-axis direction), thereby fixing the first shielding member 63 to the coupling body 81. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can further improve the stability of the structure in which the first coaxial cable 6 is fixed to the coupling portion 8 by implementing a multiple fixing structure for the first coaxial cable 6 based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction).

[0090] The second fixing member 85 may be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812, respectively. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may implement a multi-fixing structure for the second coaxial cable 7 using the coupling portion 8 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). This is roughly the same as the content described above with respect to the first fixing member 84, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0091] The cover shell 5 may include a partition wall (53, shown in FIG. 5).

[0092] The partition 53 provides shielding between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition 53 may be disposed between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The partition 53 may be inserted into a partition hole 45 formed in the insulating body 40 to be disposed between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition hole 45 may be formed through the insulating body 40. The partition 53 is grounded to provide shielding between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent RF signal interference between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition 53 may be coupled to the lower support member 524. The partition 53 may be formed to extend along the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The partition 53 may be formed of a thin plate made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the partition 53 may be a metal plate.

[0093] The partition portion 53 may include a partition body (531, shown in FIG. 8) and a ground contact (532, shown in FIG. 7).

[0094] The bulkhead body 531 provides a shield between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The bulkhead body 531 may be disposed between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction) so as to shield the gap between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 6 may be disposed on one side of the bulkhead body 531, and the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be disposed on the other side. The bulkhead body 531 is grounded through the ground contact 532 to perform a shielding function.

[0095] The ground contact 532 is to be connected to a mating ground contact (not shown) of the first mating connector 111. The ground contact 532 may be coupled to the bulkhead body 531. The ground contact 532 may be connected to a mating ground contact of the first mating connector 111 through a connection hole of the cover shell 5. The ground contact 532 may be disposed between the first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF protrusion 42. Accordingly, the ground contact 532 can shield the first RF contact 2 located on the first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF contact 3 located on the second RF protrusion 42.

[0096] The coupling portion 8 is grounded through the partition wall portion 53 to shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the first rear shielding member 811 is disposed in front of the second rear shielding member 812 (in the direction of the arrow FD), the first rear shielding member 811 may be connected to the partition wall portion 53 and grounded. Specifically, the first rear shielding member 811 may be connected to an end of the partition wall main body 531 disposed rearward (in the direction of the arrow BD) in the second axis direction (Y axis direction) and grounded. Accordingly, the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812 are grounded through the partition wall main body 531 to perform a shielding function.

[0097] The cover shell 5 may include a connection inspection window 55. The connection inspection window 55 is for inspecting whether the partition portion 53 and the coupling portion 8 are connected. The connection inspection window 55 may be formed through the first cover body 51. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied so that an operator can see inside the cover shell 5 through the connection inspection window 55 without separating the first cover body 51 and the second cover body 52. The connection inspection window 55 may be located at a point where the partition portion 53 and the coupling portion 8 are connected. Accordingly, an operator can check whether the partition portion 53 and the coupling portion 8 are connected through the connection inspection window 55 without separating the first cover body 51 and the second cover body 52. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the convenience and ease of inspecting whether the partition portion 53 and the coupling portion 8 are connected through the connection inspection window 55.

[0098] Although not shown, the connection inspection window 55 may be formed in the second cover body 52. A plurality of connection inspection windows 55 may be formed. In this case, the connection inspection windows 55 may be formed in both the first cover body 51 and the second cover body 52.

[0099] Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the coupling body 81 is formed by assembling two units will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

[0100] 11 to 15, the coupling part 8 may include a first coupling body 81a and a second coupling body 81b that are separably coupled to each other, and the assembly member 86.

[0101] The first coupling body 81a constitutes a part of the coupling body 81. The first coupling body 81a can be coupled to the second coupling body 81b to form the coupling body 81. The second coupling body 81b constitutes the remaining part of the coupling body 81. The second coupling body 81b can be coupled to the first coupling body 81a to form the coupling body 81. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0102] First, the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce manufacturing costs because it is embodied so that only the defective portion can be replaced, compared to the comparative example in which the coupling body 81 is made as a single unit. In the comparative example, if the coupling body 81 becomes defective, the entire product must be discarded, whereas in the connector 1 according to the present invention, it is only necessary to replace the defective portion.

[0103] Second, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of the operation of coupling the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the coupling body 81. For example, in the comparative example, the first fixing member 84 formed on the coupling body 81 may interfere with the operation of inserting the first coaxial cable 6 into the first alignment hole 82. However, in the connector 1 according to the present invention, the first coupling body 81a is coupled to the first coaxial cable 6, and then the second coupling body 81b is coupled to the second coaxial cable 7, so that the first coaxial cable can be inserted into the first alignment hole 82 without being interfered with by the first fixing member 84. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of the operation of coupling the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the coupling body 81 compared to the comparative example.

[0104] When the coupling portion 8 includes the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b may be formed in the same shape. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce the number of manufacturing facilities for producing the coupling body 81, thereby further reducing the manufacturing cost of the coupling body 81. Furthermore, since a worker can assemble the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b without separating them, the number of operations can be reduced, thereby further improving manufacturing convenience. In this case, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b may be embodied to be connected to each other by being arranged symmetrically with respect to a midpoint CP located at a midpoint between one side and the other side of the first coupling body 81a in the second axis direction (Y axis direction) and a midpoint between one side and the other side of the first coupling body 81a in a third axis direction (Z axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y axis direction).

[0105] The assembly member 86 is for separably connecting the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b. The assembly member 86 may include an assembly protrusion 861 formed on at least one of the first connecting body 81a or the second connecting body 81b, and an assembly hole 862 into which the assembly protrusion 861 is inserted. For example, if the assembly protrusion 861 is formed on the first connecting body 81a, the assembly protrusion 861 may be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed on the second connecting body 81b to connect the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b. In this case, when the assembly protrusion 861 inserted into the assembly hole 862 is separated from the assembly hole 862, the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b may be separated again. For example, if the assembly protrusion 861 is formed on the second coupling body 81b, the assembly protrusion 861 can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed in the first coupling body 81a to couple the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b. If the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b are formed in the same shape, the first coupling body 81a may have both the assembly protrusion 861 and the assembly hole 862 formed therein. In this case, since the second coupling body 81b is formed in the same shape as the first coupling body 81a, the second coupling body 81b may also have both the assembly protrusion 861 and the assembly hole 862 formed therein. Accordingly, the assembly protrusion 861 formed on the first coupling body 81a can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed in the second coupling body 81b, and the assembly protrusion 861 formed on the second coupling body 81b can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed in the first coupling body 81a, thereby coupling the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b. Hereinafter, the first connecting body 81a will be described in detail based on an embodiment in which the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b are formed in the same shape. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art to derive the second connecting body 81b from this description.

[0106] 15, the assembly protrusion 861 and the assembly hole 862 may be formed in plurality. The assembly protrusions 861, 861', and 861" may be spaced apart along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Some of the assembly protrusions 861, 861', and 861" may be coupled to a first rear shielding member 811a of the first coupling body 81a, and the remaining assembly protrusions 861, 861', and 861" may be coupled to a second rear shielding member 812a of the first coupling body 81a. The assembly holes 862, 862', and 862" may be spaced apart along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Some of the assembly holes 862, 862', and 862" may be coupled to a first rear shielding member 811a of the first connecting body 81a, and the remaining assembly holes 862, 862', and 862" may be coupled to a second rear shielding member 812a of the first connecting body 81a.

[0107] The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains that various substitutions, modifications and changes can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. a first RF contact (2) for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission; a second RF contact (3) arranged at a distance from the first RF contact (2) along the first axis direction (X-axis direction); an insulating part (4) to which the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3) are coupled; a cover shell (5) coupled to the insulating part (4); a first coaxial cable (6) electrically connected to the first RF contact (2); a second coaxial cable (7) spaced apart from the first coaxial cable (6) along the first axis direction (X-axis direction) and electrically connected to the second RF contact (3); and a coupling portion (8) for coupling the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) to the cover shell (5) so that the first coaxial cable (6) is connected to the first RF contact (2) and the second coaxial cable (7) is connected to the second RF contact (3); The rear surface of the cover shell (5) is formed to be open so that the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) can be inserted thereinto, The coupling portion (8) is grounded through the cover shell (5) to shield the rear surface, The coupling portion (8) includes a first coupling body (81a) and a second coupling body (81b) that are detachably coupled to each other, and an assembly member (86) for detachably coupling the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b), The connector is characterized in that the assembly member (86) includes an assembly protrusion (861) formed on at least one of the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b), and an assembly hole (862) into which the assembly protrusion (861) is inserted.

2. The coupling part (8) includes a first alignment hole (82) into which the first coaxial cable (6) is inserted, a second alignment hole (83) into which the second coaxial cable (7) is inserted, and a coupling body (81) in which the first alignment hole (82) and the second alignment hole (83) are formed, 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the coupling body aligns the first coaxial cable so that the first coaxial cable inserted into the first alignment hole is positioned so that the first coaxial cable can be connected to the first RF contact.

3. The first coaxial cable (6) includes a first connection pin (61) connected to the first RF contact (2) and a first shield member (63) coupled to the first connection pin; 3. The connector of claim 2, wherein the first shield member (63) is formed with a diameter equal to or smaller than the diameter of the first alignment hole (82) so as to be inserted into the first alignment hole (82).

4. The coupling portion (8) includes a first fixing member (84) for fixing the first shield member (63) inserted into the first alignment hole (82) to the coupling body (81), 4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein the first fixing member (84) protrudes from the coupling body (81) toward the first alignment hole (82).

5. 4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein the first shielding member (63) is grounded through the coupling portion (8) to shield the inside of the first shielding member (63).

6. The coupling part (8) includes a first alignment hole (82) into which the first coaxial cable (6) is inserted, a second alignment hole (83) into which the second coaxial cable (7) is inserted, and a coupling body (81) in which the first alignment hole (82) and the second alignment hole (83) are formed, The coupling body (81) includes a spacing member (813) for spacing the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) along the first axis direction (X-axis direction), The connector of claim 1, wherein the spacing member (813) is disposed between the first alignment hole (82) and the second alignment hole (83) based on the first axis direction (X axis direction).

7. The coupling portion (8) includes a first rear shielding member (811) and a second rear shielding member (812) spaced apart from each other along a second axis (Y axis) perpendicular to the first axis (X axis), 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the first rear shielding member (811) and the second rear shielding member (812) are implemented as a double shielding wall on the rear surface.

8. The coupling body (81) includes a first rear shielding member (811) and a second rear shielding member (812) spaced apart from each other along a second axis (Y axis) perpendicular to the first axis (X axis), The first fixing member (84) is formed in a plurality of pieces, 5. The connector of claim 4, wherein a portion of the first fixing member (84) is coupled to the first rear shielding member (811), and the remainder of the first fixing member (84) is coupled to the second rear shielding member (812).

9. 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the cover shell (5) includes a partition portion (53) disposed between the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3) based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction) to provide shielding between the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3).

10. 10. The connector according to claim 9, wherein the coupling portion (8) is grounded through the partition portion (53) to shield the rear surface.

11. The cover shell (5) includes a connection inspection window (55), 11. The connector according to claim 10, wherein the connection inspection window (55) is located at a point where the partition portion (53) and the coupling portion (8) are connected.

12. 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b) are formed in the same shape.

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