Insert assemblies, connectors, mating insert assemblies, mating connectors, and connector assemblies

Abstract

The present invention discloses an insert assembly, a connector, a mating insert assembly, a mating connector, and a connector assembly that enable the number of insertion holes configured to mount terminals to be increased without increasing the size of the insert, leading to a miniaturization of the connector. [Solution] The insert assembly includes a first insert, a plurality of first terminals, and a first grounding member. The first insert includes a plurality of first insertion holes configured to receive the plurality of first terminals, and a first recess formed in a side of the first insert and configured to mount the first grounding member. The plurality of first terminals are inserted into the plurality of first insertion holes, respectively. The first grounding member is mounted in the first recess of the first insert. The first recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first insertion hole, and the first grounding member is mounted horizontally within the first recess.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202422081655.8, filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on August 27, 2024, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to an insert assembly and a connector including the insert assembly, the present invention also relates to a mating insert assembly and a mating connector including the mating insert assembly, and the present invention also relates to a connector assembly including a connector and a mating connector. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, a connector insert assembly generally includes an insert and a plurality of terminals and grounding members attached to the insert. A plurality of insertion holes and mounting holes are formed in the insert. A plurality of terminals are inserted into the insertion holes, respectively, and a plurality of grounding members are inserted into the mounting holes. The insertion holes and mounting holes extend through the insert in the height direction of the insert. Both the terminals and the grounding members are inserted into the insert at the same height as the insert. Such conventional connector insert assemblies have a drawback in that the mounting holes for attaching the grounding members occupy a relatively large space, making it difficult to provide a large number of insertion holes in the insert. If the number of insertion holes needs to be increased, the size of the insert must be increased, which does not lead to a miniaturization of the connector. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention has been made to overcome or mitigate at least one aspect of the above disadvantages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to an aspect of the present invention, an insert assembly is provided. The insert assembly includes a first insert, a plurality of first terminals, and a first grounding member. The first insert includes a plurality of first insertion holes formed in the first insert and configured to receive the plurality of first terminals, and a first recess formed in a side of the first insert and configured to mount the first grounding member. The plurality of first terminals are inserted into the plurality of first insertion holes, respectively. The first grounding member is mounted in the first recess of the first insert. The first recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first insertion hole, and the first grounding member is mounted horizontally within the first recess.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first grounding member includes a first fixing portion configured to be fixed to a side portion of the first insert and a resilient arm connected to the first fixing portion, the first recess has a first groove formed in the side portion of the first insert, and the resilient arm is suspended in the first groove and configured to make electrical contact with a contact arm of a second grounding member inserted into the first groove.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing portion includes a pair of first side plates and a first bottom plate located between the pair of first side plates, such that the first fixing portion is U-shaped, a first snap slot is formed in each of the first side plates, and a first protrusion is formed on a side of the first insert, and the first protrusion is snapped into the first snap slot.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first recess has a first upper positioning surface and a first lower positioning surface that face each other in the axial direction of the first insertion hole, and the first upper positioning surface and the first lower positioning surface abut against the upper and lower sides of the first fixing portion, respectively, to position the first fixing portion of the first grounding member in the axial direction.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first guide groove is formed in each first side plate, and a first guide rib is formed on a side of the first insert, and the first guide rib cooperates with the first guide groove to guide the first fixing portion to be mounted in the first recess.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first grounding member further includes a pair of first connection lugs respectively connected to the pair of first side plates and configured to be connected to connection portions of the connector housing for electrically connecting to the connector housing, the first recess has a pair of first insertion grooves formed in the sides of the first insert, and the pair of first connection lugs are respectively partially inserted into the pair of first insertion grooves.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first side plate and the first bottom plate are perpendicular to each other and extend in the axial direction of the first insertion hole, the first connecting lug has a flat shape and is perpendicular to the first side plate and the first bottom plate, and a first connecting hole is formed in the first connecting lug through which the first threaded connecting member can pass so that the first connecting lug can be fastened to the connector housing by the first threaded connecting member.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insert assembly further comprises: a first fixing block electrically connected to the first fixing portion and having a first blind hole extending axially of the first insertion hole and a first threaded hole connected perpendicularly to the first blind hole; and a first screw threaded into the first threaded hole of the first fixing block and configured to tighten a first cable inserted into the first blind hole to the first fixing block, wherein the first recess has a first receiving groove formed in a side portion of the first insert, and the first fixing block is mounted within the first receiving groove.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first grounding member further includes a first connecting plate connected to the first bottom plate of the first fixing part, the first connecting plate extending into the first receiving groove, and the lower end of the first fixing block being riveted to the first connecting plate.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first cable hole corresponding to the first blind hole of the first fixing block is formed in the upper part of the first insert so that a first cable can be inserted into the first blind hole through the first cable hole.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating cavity into which a mating end of a second insert can be inserted is formed in the bottom of the first insert, a mating post adapted to be inserted into the second groove of the second insert is formed in the mating cavity of the first insert, the first groove is formed in the mating post and has a flared first insertion opening for guiding insertion of the contact arm of the second grounding member at the bottom surface of the mating post, and the contact arm of the second grounding member is adapted to be clamped between the inner wall of the first groove and the resilient arm of the first grounding member.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first grounding member is a one-piece stamped part.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector comprising a connector housing and the above-described insert assembly, the insert assembly being mounted within the connector housing.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a mating insert assembly is provided. The mating insert assembly includes a second insert, a plurality of second terminals, and a second grounding member. The second insert includes a plurality of second insertion holes formed therein and configured to receive the plurality of second terminals, and a second recess formed on a side of the second insert and configured to mount the second grounding member. The plurality of second terminals are inserted into the plurality of second insertion holes, respectively. The second grounding member is mounted in the second recess of the second insert. The second recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second insertion hole, and the second grounding member is mounted horizontally within the second recess.

[0019] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second grounding member includes a second fixed portion configured to be fixed to a side portion of the second insert and a contact arm connected to the second fixed portion, the second recess having a second groove formed in the side portion of the second insert, the contact arm suspended in the second groove and configured to be inserted into the first groove of the first insert and configured to make electrical contact with the resilient arm of the first grounding member.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second fixing portion includes a pair of second side plates and a second bottom plate located between the pair of second side plates, such that the second fixing portion is U-shaped, a second snap slot is formed in each second side plate, and a second protrusion is formed on a side of the second insert, and the second protrusion is snapped into the second snap slot.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second recess has a second upper positioning surface and a second lower positioning surface that face each other in the axial direction of the second insertion hole, and the second upper positioning surface and the second lower positioning surface abut against the upper and lower sides of the second fixed portion, respectively, to position the second fixed portion of the second grounding member in the axial direction.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second guide groove is formed in each second side plate, and a second guide rib is formed on a side of the second insert, and the second guide rib cooperates with the second guide groove to guide the second fixing portion to be mounted within the second recess.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second grounding member further includes a pair of second connection lugs respectively connected to the pair of second side plates and configured to be connected to connection portions of the mating connector housing for electrically connecting to the mating connector housing, the second recess having a pair of second insertion grooves formed in the sides of the second insert, and the pair of second connection lugs respectively partially inserted into the pair of second insertion grooves.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second side plate and the second bottom plate are perpendicular to each other and extend in the axial direction of the second insertion hole, the second connecting lug has a flat shape and is perpendicular to the second side plate and the second bottom plate, and a second connecting hole is formed in the second connecting lug through which the second threaded connecting member can pass so that the second connecting lug can be fastened to the mating connector housing by the second threaded connecting member.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating insert assembly further includes a second fixing block electrically connected to the second fixing portion and having a second blind hole extending axially of the second insertion hole and a second screw hole connected perpendicular to the second blind hole, and a second screw threaded into the second screw hole of the second fixing block and configured to tighten a second cable inserted into the second blind hole to the second fixing block, wherein the second recess has a second receiving groove formed in the side of the second insert, and the second fixing block is mounted within the second receiving groove.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second grounding member further includes a second connecting plate connected to the second bottom plate of the second fixing part, the second connecting plate extending into the second receiving groove, and the upper end of the second fixing block being riveted to the second connecting plate.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second cable hole corresponding to the second blind hole of the second fixing block is formed in the bottom of the second insert so that a second cable can be inserted through the second cable hole into the second blind hole.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second insert has a mating end located on top of the second insert, the mating end of the second insert is adapted to be inserted into the mating cavity of the first insert, and a second groove is formed on the side of the mating end of the second insert and configured to fit into a mating post of the mating cavity of the first insert.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second grounding member is a one-piece stamped part.

[0030] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mating connector comprising a mating connector housing and the above-described mating insert assembly mounted within the mating connector housing.

[0031] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector assembly including a connector and a mating connector, the mating connector mating with the connector, a first terminal of the connector mating with a second terminal of the mating connector, and a first grounding member of the connector mating with a second grounding member of the mating connector.

[0032] In the above exemplary embodiment according to the present invention, the open recess is formed in the side of the insert, and the grounding member is attached to the recess in the side of the insert, so that it is not necessary to form an attachment hole in the insert configured to attach the grounding member. Therefore, according to the present invention, the number of insertion holes configured to attach the terminals and the number of terminals can be increased without increasing the size of the insert, leading to a miniaturization of the connector.

[0033] These and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of illustrative embodiments of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0034] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view of an insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an exploded view of an insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded cross-sectional view of an insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a first grounding member and a first securing block of an insert assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an illustrative exploded view of a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10]10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a second grounding member and a second securing block of a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is an illustrative exploded view of an insert assembly and a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is an illustrative assembly diagram of an insert assembly and a mating insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the drawings. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0036] In the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are diagrammatically shown to simplify the drawings.

[0037] According to a general aspect of the present invention, there is provided an insert assembly. The insert assembly includes a first insert, a plurality of first terminals, and a first grounding member. The first insert includes a plurality of first insertion holes formed therein and configured to receive the plurality of first terminals, and a first recess formed on a side of the first insert and configured to mount the first grounding member. The plurality of first terminals are inserted into the plurality of first insertion holes, respectively. The first grounding member is mounted in the first recess of the first insert. The first recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first insertion hole, and the first grounding member is mounted horizontally within the first recess.

[0038] In accordance with another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector including a connector housing and an insert assembly as described above, the insert assembly being mounted within the connector housing.

[0039] According to another general concept of the present invention, there is provided a mating insert assembly. The mating insert assembly includes a second insert, a plurality of second terminals, and a second grounding member. The second insert includes a plurality of second insertion holes formed therein and configured to receive the plurality of second terminals, and a second recess formed on a side of the second insert and configured to mount the second grounding member. The plurality of second terminals are inserted into the plurality of second insertion holes, respectively. The second grounding member is mounted in the second recess of the second insert. The second recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second insertion hole, and the second grounding member is mounted horizontally within the second recess.

[0040] In accordance with another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mating connector comprising a mating connector housing and the above-described mating insert assembly, the mating insert assembly being mounted within the mating connector housing.

[0041] According to another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector assembly including a connector and a mating connector, the mating connector mating with the connector, a first terminal of the connector mating with a second terminal of the mating connector, and a first grounding member of the connector mating with a second grounding member of the mating connector.

[0042] FIG. 1 is an illustrative perspective view of an insert assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an insert assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an illustrative exploded view of an insert assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exploded cross-sectional view of an insert assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an illustrative perspective view of a first grounding member 12 and a first fixing block 13 of an insert assembly 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 , an insert assembly is disclosed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The insert assembly includes a first insert 11, a plurality of first terminals (not shown), and a first grounding member 12. The first insert 11 may be an integrally injection-molded part. The first insert 11 includes a plurality of first insertion holes 101 and a first recess. The plurality of first insertion holes 101 are formed in the first insert 11 and configured to receive the plurality of first terminals. The first recess is formed in a side portion of the first insert 11 and configured to receive the first grounding member 12. The plurality of first terminals are inserted into the plurality of first insertion holes 101, respectively. The first grounding member 12 is attached to the first recess of the first insert 11. The first recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first insertion hole 101, and the first grounding member 12 is attached horizontally within the first recess.

[0044] In the above exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first open recess is formed in the side of the first insert 1, and the first grounding member is attached to the first recess in the side of the first insert, so there is no need to form an attachment hole in the first insert configured to attach the first grounding member. Therefore, according to the present invention, the number of first insertion holes configured to attach first terminals and the number of first terminals can be increased without increasing the size of the first insert, leading to a miniaturization of the connector.

[0045] FIG. 6 is an illustrative perspective view of a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an illustrative exploded view of a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an illustrative perspective view of a second grounding member 22 and a second fixing block 23 of a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an illustrative exploded view of an insert assembly 1 and a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an illustrative assembled view of an insert assembly 1 and a mating insert assembly 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 includes a first fixing portion 120 and a resilient arm 123. The first fixing portion 120 is configured to be fixed to a side portion of the first insert 11. The resilient arm 123 is connected to the first fixing portion 120. The first recess has a first groove 111 formed in the side portion of the first insert 11, and the resilient arm 123 is suspended in the first groove 111 and configured to make electrical contact with a contact arm 223 of the second grounding member 22 inserted into the first groove 111.

[0047] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fixing portion 120 includes a pair of first side plates 121 and a first bottom plate 122 located between the pair of first side plates 121 such that the first fixing portion 120 is U-shaped. A first snap slot 12a is formed in each of the first side plates 121, and a first protrusion 11a is formed on a side of the first insert 11, and the first protrusion 11a is snapped into the first snap slot 12a.

[0048] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first recess has a first upper positioning surface 11c and a first lower positioning surface 11d that face each other in the axial direction of the first insertion hole 101, and the first upper positioning surface 11c and the first lower positioning surface 11d abut against the upper and lower sides of the first fixed portion 120, respectively, to position the first fixed portion 120 of the first grounding member in the axial direction.

[0049] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, a first guide groove 12b is formed in each first side plate 121, and a first guide rib 11b is formed on the side of the first insert 11, and the first guide rib 11b cooperates with the first guide groove 12b to guide the first fixing portion 120 to be mounted within the first recess.

[0050] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 is connected to the pair of first side plates 121, respectively, and further includes a pair of first connection lugs 124 configured to be connected to connection portions (not shown) of the connector housing (not shown, metal shield housing) for electrical connection to the connector housing. The first recess has a pair of first insertion grooves 113 formed in the side portions of the first insert 11, and the pair of first connection lugs 124 are partially inserted into the pair of first insertion grooves 113, respectively.

[0051] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first side plate 121 and the first bottom plate 122 are perpendicular to each other and extend in the axial direction of the first insertion hole 101, and the first connecting lug 124 has a flat shape and is perpendicular to the first side plate 121 and the first bottom plate 122. A first connecting hole 12c is formed in the first connecting lug 124, through which the first threaded connecting member can pass, so that the first connecting lug 124 can be fastened to the connector housing by the first threaded connecting member.

[0052] 1 to 12 , in the illustrated embodiment, the insert assembly 1 further includes a first fixing block 13 and a first screw 14. The first fixing block 13 is electrically connected to the first fixing portion 120 and includes a first blind hole 131 extending in the axial direction of the first insertion hole 101 and a first threaded hole connected perpendicular to the first blind hole 131. The first screw 14 is configured to be threaded into the first threaded hole of the first fixing block 13 and to fasten a first cable (not shown) inserted into the first blind hole 131 to the first fixing block 13. The first recess has a first receiving groove 112 formed in a side portion of the first insert 11, and the first fixing block 13 is attached within the first receiving groove 112.

[0053] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 further includes a first connecting plate 125 connected to the first bottom plate 122 of the first fixing portion 120, the first connecting plate 125 extending into the first receiving groove 112, and the lower end of the first fixing block 13 riveted to the first connecting plate 125.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, a first cable hole 102 corresponding to the first blind hole 131 of the first fixing block 13 is formed in the upper part of the first insert 11 so that the first cable can be inserted through the first cable hole 102 into the first blind hole 131.

[0055] 1 to 12 , in the illustrated embodiment, a mating cavity 110 into which the mating end 210 of the second insert 21 can be inserted is formed in the bottom of the first insert 11, and a mating post 114 adapted to be inserted into the second groove 211 of the second insert 21 is formed in the mating cavity 110 of the first insert 11. The first groove 111 is formed in the mating post 114 and has a flared first insertion opening 111 a for guiding the insertion of the contact arm 223 of the second grounding member 22 at the bottom surface of the mating post 114, and the contact arm 223 of the second grounding member 22 is adapted to be clamped between the inner wall of the first groove 111 and the resilient arm 123 of the first grounding member 12.

[0056] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first grounding member 12 is an integrally pressed part.

[0057] 1 to 12, a connector is also disclosed in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The connector includes a connector housing and an insert assembly 1. The insert assembly 1 is mounted within the connector housing.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 12 , another exemplary embodiment of the present invention also discloses a mating insert assembly 2. The mating insert assembly 2 includes a second insert 21, a plurality of second terminals (not shown), and a second grounding member 22. The second insert 21 includes a plurality of second insertion holes 201 and a second recess. The plurality of second insertion holes 201 are formed in the second insert 21 and configured to receive the plurality of second terminals. The second recess is formed on a side of the second insert 21 and configured to receive the second grounding member 22. The plurality of second terminals are inserted into the plurality of second insertion holes 201, respectively. The second grounding member 22 is attached to the second recess of the second insert 21. The second recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second insertion hole 201, and the second grounding member 22 is attached horizontally within the second recess.

[0059] In the above exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second open recess is formed in the side of the second insert 2, and the second grounding member 22 is attached to the second recess in the side of the second insert, so there is no need to form an attachment hole configured to attach the second grounding member in the second insert. Therefore, according to the present invention, the number of second insertion holes configured to attach second terminals and the number of second terminals can be increased without increasing the size of the first insert, leading to a miniaturization of the connector.

[0060] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 includes a second fixing portion 220 and a contact arm 223. The second fixing portion 220 is configured to be fixed to a side portion of the second insert 21. The contact arm 223 is connected to the second fixing portion 220. The second recess has a second groove 211 formed in the side portion of the second insert 21, and the contact arm 223 is suspended in the second groove 211 and configured to be inserted into the first groove 111 of the first insert 11 and configured to make electrical contact with the resilient arm 123 of the first grounding member 12.

[0061] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second fixing portion 220 includes a pair of second side plates 221 and a second bottom plate 222 located between the pair of second side plates 221 such that the second fixing portion 220 is U-shaped. A second snap slot 22a is formed in each second side plate 221, and a second protrusion 21a is formed on a side of the second insert 21, and the second protrusion 21a is snapped into the second snap slot 22a.

[0062] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second recess has a second upper positioning surface 21c and a second lower positioning surface 21d that face each other in the axial direction of the second insertion hole 201, and the second upper positioning surface 21c and the second lower positioning surface 21d abut against the upper and lower sides of the second fixed portion 220, respectively, to position the second fixed portion 220 of the second grounding member in the axial direction.

[0063] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, a second guide groove 22b is formed in each second side plate 221, and a second guide rib 21b is formed on the side of the second insert 21, and the second guide rib 21b cooperates with the second guide groove 22b to guide the second fixing portion 220 to be mounted within the second recess.

[0064] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 further includes a pair of second connection lugs 224. The pair of second connection lugs 224 are respectively connected to the pair of second side plates 221 and are configured to be connected to connection portions of a mating connector housing (not shown, a metal shield housing) for electrical connection to the mating connector housing. The second recess has a pair of second insertion grooves 213 formed in the side portions of the second insert 21, and the pair of second connection lugs 224 are respectively partially inserted into the pair of second insertion grooves 213.

[0065] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second side plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222 are perpendicular to each other and extend in the axial direction of the second insertion hole 201, and the second connecting lug 224 has a flat shape and is perpendicular to the second side plate 221 and the second bottom plate 222. A second connecting hole 22c is formed in the second connecting lug 224, through which a second threaded connecting member can pass, so that the second connecting lug 224 can be fastened to a mating connector housing by the second threaded connecting member.

[0066] 1 to 12 , in the illustrated embodiment, the mating insert assembly further includes a second fixing block 23 electrically connected to the second fixing portion 220 and including a second blind hole 231 extending in the axial direction of the second insertion hole 201 and a second threaded hole connected perpendicular to the second blind hole 231. A second screw 24 is threaded into the second threaded hole of the second fixing block 23 and configured to fasten a second cable (not shown) inserted into the second blind hole 231 to the second fixing block 23. The second recess has a second receiving groove 212 formed in a side portion of the second insert 21, and the second fixing block 23 is attached within the second receiving groove 212.

[0067] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 further includes a second connecting plate 225 connected to the second bottom plate 222 of the second fixing portion 220, the second connecting plate 225 extending into the second receiving groove 212, and the upper end of the second fixing block 23 riveted to the second connecting plate 225.

[0068] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, a second cable hole 202 corresponding to the second blind hole 231 of the second fixing block 23 is formed in the bottom of the second insert 21 so that the second cable can be inserted through the second cable hole 202 into the second blind hole 231.

[0069] 1 to 12 , in the illustrated embodiment, the second insert 21 has a mating end 210 located at its upper portion, and the mating end 210 of the second insert 21 is adapted to be inserted into the mating cavity 110 of the first insert 11. A second groove 211 is formed on the side of the mating end 210 of the second insert 21 and is configured to fit into the mating post 114 of the mating cavity 110 of the first insert 11.

[0070] 1 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second grounding member 22 is a one-piece pressed part, and the second insert 21 is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0071] 1 to 12, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating connector is also disclosed. The mating connector includes a mating connector housing and a mating insert assembly 2. The mating insert assembly is mounted within the mating connector housing.

[0072] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, a connector assembly is also disclosed in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The connector assembly includes a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector. A first terminal of the connector mates with a second terminal of the mating connector, and a first grounding member 12 of the connector mates with a second grounding member 22 of the mating connector.

[0073] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. For example, those skilled in the art can make many modifications to the above embodiments without any contradiction in structure or principle, and can freely combine various features described in different embodiments with each other.

[0074] While several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined in the following claims and their equivalents.

[0075] As used herein, elements described in the singular and preceded by the word "a" or "an" should be understood as not excluding a plurality of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is expressly stated. Furthermore, references to "one embodiment" of the invention are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Furthermore, unless expressly stated otherwise, embodiments "comprising" or "having" an element or elements having a particular characteristic may include additional such elements that do not have that characteristic.

Claims

1. 1. An insert assembly comprising: A first insert (11), a plurality of first insertion holes (101) formed in the first insert (11) and configured to receive a plurality of first terminals; a first recess formed in a side of the first insert (11) and configured to mount a first grounding member (12); a first insert (11) comprising: the plurality of first terminals to be inserted into the plurality of first insertion holes (101), respectively; the first grounding member (12) attached to the first recess of the first insert (11); Equipped with An insert assembly, wherein the first recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101), and the first grounding member (12) is mounted in the horizontal direction within the first recess.

2. The first grounding member (12) is a first fixing portion (120) configured to be fixed to the side of the first insert (11); an elastic arm (123) connected to the first fixed portion (120); Including, 2. The insert assembly of claim 1, wherein the first recess has a first groove (111) formed in the side of the first insert (11), and the elastic arm (123) is suspended in the first groove (111) and configured to electrically contact a contact arm (223) of a second grounding member (22) inserted into the first groove (111).

3. The first fixing portion (120) includes a pair of first side plates (121) and a first bottom plate (122) located between the pair of first side plates (121) so that the first fixing portion (120) is U-shaped; 3. The insert assembly according to claim 2, wherein a first snap slot (12a) is formed in each first side plate (121), and a first protrusion (11a) is formed on the side of the first insert (11), and the first protrusion (11a) is snapped into the first snap slot (12a).

4. 4. The insert assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first recess has a first upper positioning surface (11c) and a first lower positioning surface (11d) that face each other in the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101), and the first upper positioning surface (11c) and the first lower positioning surface (11d) abut against the upper and lower sides of the first fixing portion (120), respectively, to position the first fixing portion (120) of the first grounding member in the axial direction.

5. 4. The insert assembly according to claim 3, wherein a first guide groove (12b) is formed in each first side plate (121), and a first guide rib (11b) is formed on the side of the first insert (11), and the first guide rib (11b) cooperates with the first guide groove (12b) to guide the first fixing portion (120) to be installed in the first recess.

6. The first grounding member (12) is The connector further includes a pair of first connection lugs (124) respectively connected to the pair of first side plates (121) and configured to be connected to connection portions of the connector housing for electrical connection to the connector housing; 4. The insert assembly of claim 3, wherein the first recess has a pair of first insertion grooves (113) formed in the side of the first insert (11), and the pair of first connecting lugs (124) are partially inserted into the pair of first insertion grooves (113), respectively.

7. the first side plate (121) and the first bottom plate (122) are perpendicular to each other and extend in the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101); the first connecting lug (124) has a flat shape and is perpendicular to the first side plate (121) and the first bottom plate (122); 7. The insert assembly of claim 6, wherein a first connection hole (12c) is formed in the first connection lug (124) through which the first threaded connection member can pass so that the first connection lug (124) can be fastened to the connector housing by the first threaded connection member.

8. a first fixing block (13) electrically connected to the first fixing portion (120) and including a first blind hole (131) extending in the axial direction of the first insertion hole (101) and a first screw hole connected perpendicular to the first blind hole (131); a first screw (14) screwed into the first screw hole of the first fixing block (13) and configured to fasten a first cable inserted into the first blind hole (131) to the first fixing block (13); Furthermore, 4. The insert assembly of claim 3, wherein the first recess has a first receiving groove (112) formed in the side of the first insert (11), and the first fixing block (13) is mounted within the first receiving groove (112).

9. 9. The insert assembly of claim 8, wherein the first grounding member (12) further includes a first connecting plate (125) connected to the first bottom plate (122) of the first fixed portion (120), the first connecting plate (125) extending into the first receiving groove (112), and a lower end of the first fixed block (13) riveted to the first connecting plate (125).

10. 9. The insert assembly according to claim 8, wherein a first cable hole (102) corresponding to the first blind hole (131) of the first fixing block (13) is formed in the upper part of the first insert (11) so that the first cable can be inserted into the first blind hole (131) through the first cable hole (102).

11. a mating cavity (110) into which a mating end (210) of a second insert (21) can be inserted is formed at the bottom of the first insert (11), and a mating post (114) adapted to be inserted into the second groove (211) of the second insert (21) is formed in the mating cavity (110) of the first insert (11); 3. The insert assembly of claim 2, wherein the first groove (111) is formed in the mating post (114) and has a flared first insertion opening (111a) for guiding insertion of the contact arm (223) of the second grounding member (22) at the bottom surface of the mating post (114), and the contact arm (223) of the second grounding member (22) is adapted to be clamped between an inner wall of the first groove (111) and the resilient arm (123) of the first grounding member (12).

12. 12. An insert assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the first ground contact member (12) is a one-piece pressed part.

13. A connector, A connector housing; An insert assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 and Equipped with The connector, wherein the insert assembly is mounted within the connector housing.

14. A mating insert assembly comprising: a second insert (21), a plurality of second insertion holes (201) formed in the second insert (21) and configured to receive a plurality of second terminals; a second recess formed in a side of the second insert (21) and configured to mount a second grounding member (22); a second insert (21) comprising: the plurality of second terminals to be inserted into the plurality of second insertion holes (201), respectively; the second grounding member (22) attached to the second recess of the second insert (21); Equipped with A mating insert assembly, wherein the second recess opens outward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201), and the second grounding member (22) is mounted in the horizontal direction within the second recess.

15. The second grounding member (22) is a second fixing portion (220) configured to be fixed to the side of the second insert (21); a contact arm (223) connected to the second fixed portion (220); Including, 15. The mating insert assembly of claim 14, wherein the second recess has a second groove (211) formed in the side of the second insert (21), and the contact arm (223) is suspended in the second groove (211), configured to be inserted into the first groove (111) of the first insert (11), and configured to make electrical contact with the resilient arm (123) of the first grounding member (12).

16. The second fixing portion (220) includes a pair of second side plates (221) and a second bottom plate (222) located between the pair of second side plates (221) so that the second fixing portion (220) is U-shaped; 16. The mating insert assembly of claim 15, wherein a second snap slot (22a) is formed in each second side plate (221), and a second protrusion (21a) is formed on the side of the second insert (21), and the second protrusion (21a) is snapped into the second snap slot (22a).

17. 17. The mating insert assembly of claim 16, wherein the second recess has a second upper positioning surface (21c) and a second lower positioning surface (21d) that face each other in the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201), and the second upper positioning surface (21c) and the second lower positioning surface (21d) abut against the upper and lower sides of the second fixing portion (220), respectively, to position the second fixing portion (220) of the second grounding member in the axial direction.

18. 17. The mating insert assembly of claim 16, wherein a second guide groove (22b) is formed in each second side plate (221), and a second guide rib (21b) is formed on the side of the second insert (21), and the second guide rib (21b) cooperates with the second guide groove (22b) to guide the second fixing portion (220) to be installed in the second recess.

19. The second grounding member (22) is The connector further includes a pair of second connection lugs (224) respectively connected to the pair of second side plates (221) and configured to be connected to connection portions of the mating connector housing for electrical connection to the mating connector housing; 17. The mating insert assembly of claim 16, wherein the second recess has a pair of second insertion grooves (213) formed in the side of the second insert (21), and the pair of second connecting lugs (224) are partially inserted into the pair of second insertion grooves (213), respectively.

20. the second side plate (221) and the second bottom plate (222) are perpendicular to each other and extend in the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201); the second connecting lug (224) has a flat shape and is perpendicular to the second side plate (221) and the second bottom plate (222); 20. The mating insert assembly of claim 19, wherein a second connection hole (22c) through which the second threaded connection member can pass is formed in the second connection lug (224) so ​​that the second connection lug (224) can be fastened to the mating connector housing by the second threaded connection member.

21. a second fixing block (23) electrically connected to the second fixing portion (220) and including a second blind hole (231) extending in the axial direction of the second insertion hole (201) and a second screw hole connected perpendicular to the second blind hole (231); a second screw (24) screwed into the second screw hole of the second fixing block (23) and configured to fasten a second cable inserted into the second blind hole (231) to the second fixing block (23); Furthermore, 17. The mating insert assembly of claim 16, wherein the second recess has a second receiving groove (212) formed in the side of the second insert (21), and the second fixing block (23) is mounted within the second receiving groove (212).

22. 22. The mating insert assembly according to claim 21, wherein the second grounding member (22) further includes a second connecting plate (225) connected to the second bottom plate (222) of the second fixing portion (220), the second connecting plate (225) extending into the second receiving groove (212), and an upper end of the second fixing block (23) being riveted to the second connecting plate (225).

23. 22. The mating insert assembly of claim 21, wherein a second cable hole (202) corresponding to the second blind hole (231) of the second fixing block (23) is formed in the bottom of the second insert (21) so that the second cable can be inserted through the second cable hole (202) into the second blind hole (231).

24. The second insert (21) has a mating end (210) located at an upper portion of the second insert (21), and the mating end (210) of the second insert (21) is adapted to be inserted into the mating cavity (110) of the first insert (11); 16. The mating insert assembly of claim 15, wherein the second groove (211) is formed on a side of the mating end (210) of the second insert (21) and is configured to fit into a mating post (114) of the mating cavity (110) of the first insert (11).

25. 25. A mating insert assembly according to any one of claims 14 to 24, wherein the second grounding member (22) is a one-piece pressed part.

26. A mating connector, a mating connector housing; A mating insert assembly (2) according to any one of claims 14 to 25, Equipped with The mating connector, wherein the mating insert assembly is mounted within the mating connector housing.

27. 1. A connector assembly comprising: The connector of claim 13; 27. The mating connector according to claim 26, wherein the mating connector mates with the connector. Equipped with A connector assembly, wherein the first terminal of the connector mates with the second terminal of the mating connector, and the first grounding member (12) of the connector mates with the second grounding member (22) of the mating connector.

Images