connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector comprising: a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a second RF contact arranged spaced apart from the first RF contact along a first axial direction; an insulating portion to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; a cover shell to which the insulating portion is coupled; 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 axial direction and electrically connected to the second RF contact; and a partition portion coupled to the cover shell so that the first RF contact and the first coaxial cable are arranged on one side and the second RF contact and the second coaxial cable are arranged on the other side based on the first axial direction.

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 an RF connector that transmits RF (Radio Frequency) signals, a board-to-board connector (hereinafter referred to as "board connector") that processes 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, conventionally, the first module 11 and the second module 12 are electrically connected to each other using a first board connector 14 and a second board connector 15 that are electrically connected to each other through a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 13.

[0006] The flexible circuit board 13 has flexibility, and enables electrical connection using the board connectors 14, 15 not only when the first module 11 and the second module 12 are separated 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, since the flexible circuit board 13 is more expensive than a typical printed circuit board (PCB), there is a problem in that the cost of electrically connecting the modules 11 and 12, which are spaced apart from each other, increases. Moreover, 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 arranged spaced apart from the first RF contact along a first axial direction; an insulating portion to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; a cover shell to which the insulating portion is coupled; 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 axial direction and electrically connected to the second RF contact; and a partition portion coupled to the cover shell such that the first RF contact and the first coaxial cable are arranged on one side and the second RF contact and the second coaxial cable are arranged on the other side based on the first axial direction. Effect 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 arranged at a distance from each other using a board connector and a flexible cable. Therefore, the present invention can realize electrical connection through a board connector using a coaxial cable, which is relatively inexpensive compared to a flexible circuit board, not only when the first module and the second module are arranged at a distance 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 a first module and a second module arranged at a distance 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 the transmission of multiple signals in a limited space.

[0014] The connector according to the present invention can realize a shielding function between coaxial cables by using a bulkhead. Therefore, the present invention can prevent RF signals from interfering with each other while implementing transmission of multiple RF signals using multiple coaxial cables. Therefore, the present invention can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance between RF signals through coaxial cables by using a bulkhead. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing a conventional electrical connection method using a board connector;

[0016] [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a connector according to the present invention being coupled to a mating connector;

[0017] [Diagram 3]1 is a schematic perspective view showing a connector according to the present invention coupled to a mating connector;

[0018] [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector according to the present invention; [Diagram 5] 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector according to the present invention;

[0019] [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic side view of a connector according to the present invention;

[0020] [Figure 7] 7 is a schematic cross-sectional plan view taken along line II in FIG. 6.

[0021] [Figure 8] 7 is a schematic front cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 6.

[0022] [Figure 9] 1 is a schematic plan view of a connector according to the present invention;

[0023] [Figure 10] 10 is a schematic cross-sectional side view taken along line III-III in FIG. 9.

[0024] [Figure 11] 10 is a schematic cross-sectional side view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 9.

[0025] [Figure 12] 2 is a schematic rear view of the connector according to the present invention; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0026] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] 2 to 5, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be installed in an electronic device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, a computer, a tablet computer, etc. The connector 1 according to the present invention can be used to electrically connect a plurality of modules (not shown) spaced apart from each other in the electronic device. The modules can be components used for communication in the electronic device, such as an antenna, a main board, etc. For example, when a first module and a second module are electrically connected, the first module can be an antenna module, and the second module can be a driving module for driving the antenna module, a transmitting / receiving module for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the antenna module, etc.

[0028] 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 first coaxial cable 5, a second coaxial cable 6, a bulkhead portion 7, and a cover shell 9.

[0029] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal. The second RF contact 3 may be spaced apart from the first RF contact 2 along a first axis direction (X-axis direction).

[0030] The insulating part 4 is a part to which the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are coupled. The insulating part 4 may be coupled to the cover shell 9. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be connected to a first mating connector 111 of a first module 110 while being supported by the insulating part 4.

[0031] The first coaxial cable 5 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first coaxial cable 5 may be connected to a first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the first RF contact 2. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 5 may be electrically connected to the first module 110. Referring to FIG. 6, the first coaxial cable 5 may be electrically connected to a second module 120 disposed apart from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 using flexibility. For example, the first coaxial cable 5 may be directly electrically connected to the second module 120. For example, the first coaxial cable 5 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 by being connected to a second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 disposed apart from each other using the first coaxial cable 5.

[0032] The second coaxial cable 6 is electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second coaxial cable 6 may be connected to a first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the first module 110. Referring to FIG. 6, the second coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to a second module 120 disposed apart from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 using flexibility. For example, the second coaxial cable 6 may be directly electrically connected to the second module 120. For example, the second coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 by being connected to a second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may electrically connect the first module 11 and the second module 120 disposed apart from each other using the second coaxial cable 6.

[0033] Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0034] First, the connector 1 according to the present invention is realized to electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 arranged at a distance from each other using the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 having flexibility. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can realize an electrical connection through the first board connector 34 using the coaxial cables 5 and 6, 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 separated from each other but also when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are arranged facing in different directions from each other. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce the cost for electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120, when compared with the comparative example using a flexible circuit board (13, shown in FIG. 1).

[0035] Secondly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to transmit a plurality of RF signals using the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6. 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 a plurality of signals in a limited space, compared to a comparative example that transmits a single RF signal using a single RF signal transmission cable.

[0036] 2 to 8, the bulkhead 7 is coupled to the cover shell 9. With respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction), the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 may be disposed on one side of the bulkhead 7, and the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6 may be disposed on the other side of the bulkhead 7. That is, the bulkhead 7 may be disposed between the first RF contact 2, the first coaxial cable 5, the second RF contact 3, and the second coaxial cable 6. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may implement a shielding function between the first coaxial cable 5, the first RF contact 2, the second coaxial cable 6, and the second RF contact 3 by using the bulkhead 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention may be implemented to transmit a plurality of RF signals by using a plurality of coaxial cables, while preventing the RF signals from interfering with each other. For example, the connector 1 according to the present invention can shield a first signal line formed by electrically connecting the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 and a second signal line formed by electrically connecting the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6 by using the bulkhead 7. 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 between RF signals through coaxial cables by using the bulkhead 7. The bulkhead 7 can be made of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the bulkhead 7 can be made of a metal. The bulkhead 7 can be connected to a first mating ground contact (not shown) of the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 to be grounded.

[0037] Hereinafter, the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the insulating portion 4, the first coaxial cable 5, the second coaxial cable 6, the partition portion 7, and the cover shell 9 will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0038] 2 to 8, the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can transmit a very high frequency RF signal. 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.

[0039] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be spaced apart from each other based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 by being connected to the first mating connector 111. 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.

[0040] Meanwhile, in Figs. 2 to 12, the connector 1 according to the present invention is illustrated as including two RF contacts, i.e., the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3, but 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 include a coaxial cable corresponding to the number of RF contacts. For example, when the connector 1 according to the present invention includes three RF contacts, the coaxial cable may also include three coaxial cables. In this specification, the connector 1 according to the present invention will be described based on the case where the connector 1 includes two RF contacts, i.e., the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. It will be obvious to a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs to that it is possible to derive an embodiment in which the connector 1 according to the present invention includes three or more RF contacts and a coaxial cable from this.

[0041] The first RF contact 2 may include a first RF coupling member (22, shown in FIG. 11), and the first RF connecting member (21, shown in FIG. 11).

[0042] The first RF connection member 22 is electrically connected to the first coaxial cable 5. The first coaxial cable 5 may be electrically connected to the first RF connection member 21 through the first RF connection member 22. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 5 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the first RF connection member 21. The first RF connection member 22 may be disposed inside the insulating part 4. The first RF connection member 22 may be molded integrally with the insulating part 4 through injection molding.

[0043] The first RF connection member 21 is intended to be connected to the first mating connector 111. The first RF connection member 21 may be connected to an RF contact of the first mating connector 111. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 5 may be connected to the first mating connector 111. The first RF connection member 21 may be coupled to the insulating part 4 so as to be exposed to the outside. The first RF connection member 21 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through a connection hole (not shown) formed in the cover shell 9. The first RF connection member 21 may be positioned on a first RF protrusion 41 of the insulating part 4. For this purpose, the first RF connection member 21 may be bent downward (in the direction of the arrow DD) from the first RF connection member 22. The first RF protrusion 41 is formed to protrude downward (in the direction of the arrow DD) from the insulating body 40 of the insulating part 4 so as to be positioned in the connection hole. 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 connection member 21 can be electrically connected to the RF connection member of the first mating connector 111 .

[0044] The first RF contact 2 may be made of an electrically conductive material, for example, a metal.

[0045] The second RF contact 3 may include a second RF connection member (not shown) and a first RF connection member (31, shown in FIG. 12). The second RF connection member is electrically connected to the second coaxial cable 6. The second coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the second RF connection member 31 through the second RF connection member. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 6 may be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the second RF connection member 31. The second RF connection member 32 may be disposed inside the insulating part 4. The second RF connection member 32 may be molded integrally with the insulating part 4 through injection molding.

[0046] The second RF connection member 31 is for connection to the first mating connector 111. The second RF connection member 31 may be located on the second RF protrusion 42 of the insulating part 4. The second RF protrusion 42 is located in the connection hole and is spaced apart from the first RF protrusion 41 along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Since it roughly corresponds to the first RF connection member 21 of the first RF contact 2, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0047] The insulating part 4 supports the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the first coaxial cable 5, and the second coaxial cable 6. The first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the first coaxial cable 5, and the second coaxial cable 6 may be coupled to the insulating part 4. The insulating part 4 may be formed of an insulating material.

[0048] The insulating part 4 may include an insulating body (40, shown in FIG. 5), a bulkhead groove (43, shown in FIG. 5), a first cable receiving groove (44, shown in FIG. 5), and a second cable receiving groove (45, shown in FIG. 5).

[0049] The insulation body 40 forms the overall outer shape of the insulation part 4. The insulation body 40 may be accommodated inside the cover shell 9. The bulkhead groove 43 is for accommodating the bulkhead part 7. The bulkhead groove 43 may be realized by forming a groove to a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulation body 40. The bulkhead part 7 may be inserted into the bulkhead groove 43 to be coupled to the insulation part 4. The first cable accommodating groove 44 is for accommodating the first coaxial cable 5. The first cable accommodating groove 44 may be realized by forming a groove to a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulation body 40. The first coaxial cable 5 may be inserted into the first cable accommodating groove 44 to be coupled to the insulation part 4. The first RF connection member 22 and the first coaxial cable 5 may come into contact with each other through the first cable accommodating groove 44. The second cable accommodating groove 45 is for accommodating the second coaxial cable 6. The second cable receiving groove 45 may be implemented by forming a groove of a predetermined depth from an upper surface of the insulation body 40. The second coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into the second cable receiving groove 45 and coupled with the insulation part 4. The second RF connection member and the second coaxial cable 6 may come into contact with each other through the second cable receiving groove 45.

[0050] The first coaxial cable 5 is for electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120 disposed apart from each other. One side of the first coaxial cable 5 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 5 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 through the first RF contact 2. The first coaxial cable 5 may include a first connection pin 51, a first inner insulating member 52, a first shielding member 53, and a first outer insulating member 54. The first connection pin 51 is electrically connected to the first RF connection member 21. The first connection pin 51 may contact the first RF connection member 21 through the first cable receiving groove 44 and be electrically connected to the first RF connection member 21. The first inner insulating member 52 is coupled to the first connection pin 51. The first internal insulating member 52 may be coupled to the first connection pin 51 so as to surround the outside of the first connection pin 51. The first connection pin 51 may be coupled to the first internal insulating member 52 so as to be partially exposed to the outside from the first internal insulating member 52. Accordingly, the first connection pin 51 may be embodied such that a remaining portion except for a portion electrically connected to the first RF connection member 21 is insulated. The first internal insulating member 52 may be formed of an insulating material. The first shielding member 53 performs a shielding function for the first connection pin 51. The first shielding member 53 may prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the first connection pin 51 from being radiated to the outside. The first shielding member 53 may be coupled to the first internal insulating member 52 so as to surround the outside of the first internal insulating member 52. The first shielding member 53 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the first shielding member 53 may be formed of a metal. The first external insulating member 54 is coupled to the first shielding member 53. The first outer insulating member 54 may be coupled to the first shielding member 53 to surround the exterior of the first shielding member 53. The first shielding member 53 may be coupled to the first outer insulating member 54 such that a portion of the first shielding member 53 is exposed to the outside from the first outer insulating member 54. The first outer insulating member 54 may be made of an insulating material.

[0051] The second coaxial cable 6 is for electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120 arranged apart from each other. One side of the first coaxial cable 5 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 6 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 through the second RF contact 3. The second coaxial cable 6 may include a second connection pin 61, a second inner insulating member 62, a second shielding member 63, and a second outer insulating member 64. The second connection pin 61 is electrically connected to the second RF connection member 31. The second connection pin 61 may contact the second RF connection member 31 through the second cable receiving groove 45 and be electrically connected to the second RF connection member 31. The second inner insulating member 62 is coupled to the second connection pin 61. The second internal insulating member 62 may be coupled to the second connection pin 61 so as to surround the outside of the second connection pin 61. The second connection pin 61 may be coupled to the second internal insulating member 62 so as to be partially exposed to the outside from the second internal insulating member 62. Accordingly, the second connection pin 61 may be embodied such that the remaining portion except for the portion electrically connected to the second RF connection member is insulated from the outside. The second internal insulating member 62 may be formed of an insulating material. The second shielding member 63 performs a shielding function for the second connection pin 61. The second shielding member 63 may prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the second connection pin 61 from being radiated to the outside. The second shielding member 63 may be coupled to the second internal insulating member 62 so as to surround the outside of the second internal insulating member 62. The second shielding member 63 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the second shielding member 63 may be formed of a metal. The second external insulating member 64 is coupled to the second shielding member 63. The second outer insulating member 64 may be coupled to the second shielding member 63 to surround the exterior of the second shielding member 63. The second shielding member 63 may be coupled to the second outer insulating member 64 to have a portion thereof exposed to the outside from the second outer insulating member 64. The second outer insulating member 64 may be made of an insulating material.

[0052] 2 to 12, the bulkhead 7 is coupled to the cover shell 9. The bulkhead 7 is grounded to perform a shielding function. With respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction), the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 may be disposed on one side of the bulkhead 7, and the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6 may be disposed on the other side of the bulkhead 7. Accordingly, the bulkhead 7 can prevent an RF signal generated from the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 and an RF signal generated from the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6 from interfering with each other. In addition, the connector 1 according to the present invention can increase the shielding between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 without increasing the distance between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 through the bulkhead 7, thereby contributing to a miniaturization of a product.

[0053] The partition portion 7 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the partition portion 7 may be made of metal. The partition portion 7 may be made of a thin plate made of metal. The partition portion 7 may be embodied as a plurality of plates overlapping with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The partition portion 7 may be connected to a mating ground contact of the first mating connector 111, thereby being grounded. The partition portion 7 may be coupled to the insulating portion 4 through an assembly process. The partition portion 7 may be coupled to the insulating portion 4 by being inserted into the partition groove 43.

[0054] The partition portion 7 may include a partition body (71, shown in FIG. 10) and a ground member (72, shown in FIG. 10).

[0055] The bulkhead body 71 is received in the bulkhead groove 43. The bulkhead body 71 may be received in the bulkhead groove 43 and disposed inside the insulating body 40. The bulkhead body 71 may be coupled to the cover shell 9. The bulkhead body 71 may be formed by bending a coupling line at which the cover shell 9 and the bulkhead body 71 are coupled. The first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 may be disposed on one side of the bulkhead body 71, and the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6 may be disposed on the other side of the bulkhead body 71. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can shield between the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 and the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6 through the bulkhead body 71. The bulkhead body 71 may be formed of a thin plate made of a conductive material. For example, the bulkhead body 71 may be formed of a thin metal plate. The bulkhead body 71 may be formed of a plurality of plates.

[0056] The ground member 72 is connected to a mating ground contact of the first mating connector and is grounded. The ground member 72 may be formed to protrude from the bulkhead body 71. The ground member 72 may be formed to protrude from the bulkhead body 71 in a downward direction (in the direction of the arrow DD). The ground member 72 may be formed to protrude outward from the insulating body 40. The ground member 72 may be positioned in a connection hole of the cover shell 9. The ground member 72 may be positioned between the first RF protrusion 41 and the second RF protrusion 42 to shield the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. Meanwhile, the ground member 72 may be grounded through the cover shell 9. The ground member 72 may extend along a second axis direction (Y axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction) and be connected to the cover shell 9 and grounded.

[0057] 3 to 12, the cover shell 9 is coupled to the insulating part 4. The cover shell 9 may be coupled to the insulating part 4 so as to cover at least a portion of the insulating part 4. The insulating part 4 may be received in a receiving groove (not shown) formed in the cover shell 9. The rear surface of the cover shell 9 may be formed to be open so that the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 can be inserted. The first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 may be coupled to the insulating part 4 through the rear surface of the cover shell 9.

[0058] The cover shell 9 can include a first cover shell 91 and a second cover shell 92 .

[0059] The first cover shell 91 accommodates the insulating part 4. The first cover shell 91 may have a connection hole (not shown) for exposing the first RF connection member 21 and the second RF connection member 31 to the outside while accommodating the insulating part 4. The connection hole may be formed through a lower part of the first cover shell 91. The first RF connection member 21 and the second RF connection member 31 are implemented to be connected to the RF connector of the first mating connector 111 through the connection hole. The first cover shell 91 may include a front shielding member (911, shown in FIG. 7), a left shielding member (912, shown in FIG. 7), a right shielding member (913, shown in FIG. 7), an upper shielding member (914, shown in FIG. 10), and a lower shielding member (915, shown in FIG. 10).

[0060] The front shielding member 911 is disposed in front of the insulating part 4 (in the direction of the FD arrow). The front (in the direction of the FD arrow) means a direction parallel to the second axial direction (in the direction of the Y axis). The front (in the direction of the FD arrow) may mean a direction from the first coaxial cable 5 or the second coaxial cable 6 toward the insulating part 4. The front shielding member 911 may be disposed to shield the front surface of the insulating part 4. The front surface of the insulating part 4 is a surface disposed to face the insulating part 4 toward the front (in the direction of the FD arrow). The front shielding member 911 is grounded to prevent the RF signals generated from the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the first coaxial cable 5, and the second coaxial cable 6 from being radiated forward (in the direction of the FD arrow). Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can realize a shielding function in the forward direction (in the direction of the FD arrow) by using the front shielding member 911.

[0061] The bulkhead 7 is grounded through the cover shell 9 to provide shielding between the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 and between the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6. To this end, the bulkhead 7 may extend forward (in the direction of the arrow FD) based on the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) and be connected to the front shielding member 911. Accordingly, the bulkhead 7 may be grounded through the front shielding member 911, and the front shielding member 911 may also be grounded through the bulkhead 7.

[0062] The left shielding member 912 is disposed on one side of the insulating part 4 with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The left shielding member 912 may be disposed to face the left direction (LD arrow direction) with respect to the insulating part 4. The left direction (LD arrow direction) means a direction parallel to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The left direction (LD arrow direction) may be a direction from the second RF contact 3 to the first RF contact 2. The left shielding member 912 may be disposed to shield a left surface of the insulating part 4. The left surface of the insulating part 4 is a surface disposed to face the left direction (LD arrow direction) from the insulating part 4. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent RF signals generated from the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 from being radiated in the left direction (LD arrow direction) by using the left shielding member 912. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can implement a shielding function in the left direction (LD arrow direction) through the left shielding member 912.

[0063] The right shielding member 913 is disposed on the other side of the insulating portion 4 with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). It may be disposed facing the right direction (direction of arrow RD) with respect to the insulating portion 4. The right direction (direction of arrow RD) means the opposite direction to the left direction (direction of arrow LD). The right direction (direction of arrow RD) may be a direction from the first RF contact 2 to the second RF contact 3. The right shielding member 913 may be disposed to shield the right surface of the insulating portion 4. The right surface of the insulating portion 4 is a surface disposed facing the right direction (direction of arrow RD) from the insulating portion 4. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent RF signals generated from the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5 from being radiated in the right direction (direction of arrow RD) by using the right shielding member 913. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can implement a shielding function in the right direction (direction of arrow RD) through the right shielding member 913.

[0064] The upper shielding member 914 is disposed on the upper part of the insulating part 4. The upper part of the insulating part 4 may refer to one side of the insulating part 4 with respect to a third axis direction (Z axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y axis direction). The upper shielding member 914 may be disposed to face upward (UD arrow direction) with respect to the insulating part 4. The upward (UD arrow direction) is a direction parallel to the third axis direction (Z axis direction). The upward (UD arrow direction) may refer to the opposite direction from the insulating part 4 to the connection hole. The upper shielding member 914 may be disposed to shield the upper surface of the insulating part 4. The upper surface of the insulating part 4 is a surface disposed to face upward (UD arrow direction) from the insulating part 4. The upper shielding member 914 may prevent RF signals generated from the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the first coaxial cable 5, and the second coaxial cable 6 from being radiated upward (UD arrow direction). Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can realize a shielding function in the upward direction (UD arrow direction) by using the upper shielding member 914.

[0065] The lower shielding member 915 is disposed under the insulating portion 4. The lower portion of the insulating portion 4 may refer to the other side of the insulating portion 4 with respect to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). The lower shielding member 915 may be disposed to face downward (in the direction of the DD arrow) with respect to the insulating portion 4. The downward (in the direction of the DD arrow) refers to the opposite direction to the upward (in the direction of the UD arrow). The downward (in the direction of the DD arrow) may refer to the direction from the insulating portion 4 to the connection hole. The lower shielding member 915 may be disposed to shield the lower surface of the insulating portion 4. The lower surface of the insulating portion 4 is a surface disposed to face downward (in the direction of the DD arrow) from the insulating portion 4. The lower shielding member 915 can prevent RF signals generated from the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the first coaxial cable 5, and the second coaxial cable 6 from being radiated downward (in the direction of the DD arrow). Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can realize a shielding function downward (in the direction of the DD arrow) by using the lower shielding member 915.

[0066] 8, the left shielding member 912, the upper shielding member 914, and the bulkhead 7 may provide a shielding force for the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5, and the right shielding member 913, the upper shielding member 914, and the bulkhead 7 may provide a shielding force for the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may provide a first vertical ground loop VL1 for the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5, and a second vertical ground loop VL2 for the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6, based on a vertical plane (XZ plane). Here, the vertical plane (XZ plane) refers to a plane parallel to the first axis direction (X-axis direction) and the third axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0067] When the partition 7 is grounded through a ground connector of the first mating connector 111, the front shielding member 911 and the upper shielding member 914 may be grounded through the partition 7. To this end, the partition 7 may extend along the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) to be connected to the front shielding member 911, and extend along the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) to be connected to the upper shielding member 914. The left shielding member 912 and the right shielding member 913 may be grounded through the partition 7 by being coupled to at least one of the front shielding member 911 and the upper shielding member 914. As a result, the front shielding member 911, the left shielding member 912, the right shielding member 913, and the upper shielding member 914 may perform a shielding function by being grounded through the partition 7.

[0068] 3 to 12, the second cover shell 92 is disposed under the insulating part 4. The second cover shell 92 may be detachably coupled to the first cover shell 91. The second cover shell 92 may be formed integrally with the first cover shell 91. Hereinafter, a case in which the second cover shell 92 is detachably coupled to the first cover shell 91 will be described as a reference. The second cover shell 92 may be coupled to the partition wall part 7. The second cover shell 92 may be formed integrally with the partition wall part 7. In this case, the partition wall part 7 may be formed by bending a coupling line coupled to the second cover shell 92. The second cover shell 92 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the second cover shell 92 may be formed of a metal material.

[0069] 4 to 10, the connector 1 according to the present invention may include an alignment portion 8. The alignment portion 8 is for aligning the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6. The alignment portion 8 is coupled to the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 to align the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6. The first coaxial cable 5 may be inserted into a first cable insertion hole 81 formed in the alignment portion 8 to be coupled to the alignment portion 8, and the second coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into a second cable insertion hole 82 formed in the alignment portion 8 to be coupled to the alignment portion 8. The second cable insertion hole 82 may be formed in the alignment portion 8 at a distance from the first cable insertion hole 81 along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 are coupled to each other through the alignment portion 8 while being spaced apart from each other in the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Therefore, the connector 1 of the present invention utilizes the alignment portion 8 to maintain the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction (X-axis direction), thereby reducing the degree of damage or breakage caused by interference between the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 due to vibration or shaking.

[0070] The alignment portion 8 may be coupled to the second cover shell 92. The second cover shell 92 may include an alignment receiving groove 921 and an alignment support portion 922. The alignment receiving groove 921 is for receiving the alignment portion 8. The alignment receiving groove 921 may be disposed behind the insulating portion 4 (in the direction of the arrow BD) with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). The alignment receiving groove 921 may be embodied to communicate with the first cable receiving groove 44 and the second cable receiving groove 45. Accordingly, when the alignment portion 8 is received in the alignment receiving groove 921 while being coupled to the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6, the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into the first cable receiving groove 44 and the second cable receiving groove 45, respectively, and electrically connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3.

[0071] The alignment support part 922 is for supporting the alignment part 8. The alignment support part 922 supports the alignment part 8, thereby restricting the alignment part 8 from being separated from the alignment receiving groove 921. The alignment support part 922 may include a lower support member 9221 disposed at a lower part of the alignment part 8, a left support member 9222 disposed on the left side of the alignment part 8, and a right support member 9223 disposed on the right side of the alignment part 8.

[0072] The lower support member 9221 may support the alignment unit 8 such that the alignment unit 8 is restricted from moving in the third axis direction (Z-axis arrow direction) while being accommodated in the alignment accommodation groove 921. Specifically, the lower support member 9221 may support a lower portion of the alignment unit 8, thereby restricting the alignment unit 8 from moving downward (DD arrow direction).

[0073] The left support member 9222 may support the alignment unit 8 such that the alignment unit 8 is restricted from moving in the first axial direction (X-axis arrow direction) when accommodated in the alignment accommodation groove 921. Specifically, the left support member 9222 may restrict the alignment unit 8 from moving in the left direction (LD arrow direction) by supporting the left side of the alignment unit 8. The left support member 9222 may support the rear surface of the alignment unit 8 by bending toward the alignment unit 8 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the alignment unit 8 may be restricted from moving in the left direction (LD arrow direction) and restricted from moving backward (BD arrow direction) by the left support member 9222.

[0074] The right support member 9223 may support the alignment unit 8 such that the alignment unit 8 is restricted from moving in the first axial direction (X-axis arrow direction) when accommodated in the alignment accommodation groove 921. Specifically, the right support member 9223 may restrict the alignment unit 8 from moving in the right direction (RD arrow direction) by supporting the right side of the alignment unit 8. The right support member 9223 may support the rear surface of the alignment unit 8 by bending toward the alignment unit 8 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the alignment unit 8 may be restricted from moving in the right direction (RD arrow direction) and from moving backward (BD arrow direction) by the right support member 9223. Meanwhile, the upper shielding member 914 may restrict the alignment unit 8 from moving upward (UD arrow direction) by supporting the upper portion of the alignment unit 8.

[0075] Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent the alignment part 8 accommodated in the alignment accommodation groove 921 from being separated from the alignment accommodation groove 921 due to vibration or impact by using the alignment support part 922. The alignment part 8 may be embodied in a structure in which two alignment units (not shown) are assembled. The alignment units may be formed in the same shape.

[0076] The alignment portion 8 may be received in the alignment receiving groove 921 while being coupled to the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6, thereby implementing shielding for the rear (BD arrow direction) of the insulating portion 4. For this purpose, the alignment portion 8 may be disposed behind the insulating portion 4 (BD arrow direction). Accordingly, the rear surface of the cover shell 9, which is opened for inserting the first coaxial cable 5 and the second coaxial cable 6, may be shielded by the alignment portion 8. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention may perform a shielding function to prevent RF signals, electromagnetic waves, etc. generated from the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the first coaxial cable 5, and the second coaxial cable 6 from radiating to the outside in the rear (BD arrow direction) by using the alignment portion 8. The alignment portion 8 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the alignment portion 8 may be formed of a metal material.

[0077] 8, the front shielding member 911, the left shielding member 912, the alignment portion 8, and the bulkhead portion 7 may provide a shielding force for the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5, and the front shielding member 911, the right shielding member 913, the alignment portion 8, and the bulkhead portion 7 may provide a shielding force for the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention may provide a first horizontal ground loop HL1 for the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 5, and a second horizontal ground loop HL2 for the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 6, based on a horizontal plane (XY plane). Here, the horizontal plane (XY plane) refers to a plane parallel to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (Y-axis direction).

[0078] The partition portion 7 may extend forward (in the direction of the arrow FD) with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) to be connected to the front shielding member 911, and extend backward (in the direction of the arrow BD) with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) to be connected to the alignment portion 8. Accordingly, when the grounding member 72 of the partition portion 7 is grounded to a mating ground contact of the first mating connector 111, the front shielding member 911 may be grounded through the partition portion 7, and the alignment portion 8 may be grounded through the partition portion 7.

[0079] 9, 10 and 12, the cover shell 9 may include a first connection inspection window 93.

[0080] The first connection inspection window 93 is for inspecting whether the bulkhead portion 7 and the alignment portion 8 are connected. The first connection inspection window 93 may be formed in the cover shell 9. The first connection inspection window 93 may be formed penetrating the upper shielding member 914. The first connection inspection window 93 may be formed in the upper shielding member 914 to be located at a point where the bulkhead portion 7 and the alignment portion 8 are connected. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to be able to inspect whether the bulkhead portion 7 and the alignment portion 8 are connected through the first connection inspection window 93 without separating the cover shell 9 from the insulating portion 4.

[0081] The cover shell 9 may further include the second connection inspection window 94. The second connection inspection window 94 may be disposed on an opposite side of the first connection inspection window 93 with respect to the alignment portion 8. The second connection inspection window 94 may be formed penetrating the second cover shell 92. The second connection inspection window 94 may be located at a point where the partition portion 7 and the alignment portion 8 are connected. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can inspect whether the partition portion 7 and the alignment portion 8 are connected through the second connection inspection window 94 in addition to the first connection inspection window 93, so that it is possible to check whether the partition portion 7 and the alignment portion 8 are connected in various directions.

[0082] The present invention described above is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and it will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains that various substitutions, modifications and alterations are possible within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

Claims

1. 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 axial direction; an insulating portion to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; a cover shell to which the insulating portion is bonded; a first coaxial cable electrically coupled to the first RF contact; a second coaxial cable spaced apart from the first coaxial cable along the first axial direction and electrically connected to the second RF contact; a partition portion coupled to the cover shell such that the first RF contact and the first coaxial cable are disposed on one side thereof and the second RF contact and the second coaxial cable are disposed on the other side thereof based on the first axial direction; and an alignment portion coupled to the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable and shielding a rear portion of the cover shell; the cover shell includes a left shielding member disposed on the left side of the insulating portion, a right shielding member disposed on the right side of the insulating portion, and a front shielding member disposed in front of the insulating portion, The partition portion has a front portion in contact with the front shielding member and a rear portion in contact with the alignment portion, the front shielding member, the left shielding member, the alignment portion, and the partition portion provide a shielding force for the first RF contact and the first coaxial cable, and the front shielding member, the right shielding member, the alignment portion, and the partition portion provide a shielding force for the second RF contact and the second coaxial cable.

2. 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the partition portion is grounded through the cover shell to provide shielding between the first RF contact and the first coaxial cable and between the second RF contact and the second coaxial cable.

3. The cover shell is an upper shielding member disposed on an upper portion of the insulating portion, a left shielding member disposed on a left side of the insulating portion, and a right shielding member disposed on a right side of the insulating portion, 3. The connector of claim 2, wherein the left shielding member, the upper shielding member, and the partition portion provide a shielding force for the first RF contact and the first coaxial cable, and the right shielding member, the upper shielding member, and the partition portion provide a shielding force for the second RF contact and the second coaxial cable.

4. a rear surface of the cover shell is open so that the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable can be inserted therein; The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the alignment portion is accommodated in an alignment accommodation groove formed in the cover shell.

5. a first cable insertion hole and a second cable insertion hole spaced apart from the first cable insertion hole along the first axial direction are formed in the alignment portion; the first coaxial cable is inserted into the first cable insertion hole and coupled to the alignment portion, 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the second coaxial cable is inserted into the second cable insertion hole and coupled to the alignment portion.

6. the cover shell includes an alignment support portion for supporting the alignment portion, 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the alignment support portion includes a lower support member disposed at a lower portion of the alignment portion, a left support member disposed at a left side of the alignment portion, and a right support member disposed at a right side of the alignment portion.

7. the cover shell includes a first connection inspection window; 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the first connection inspection window is located at a point where the partition portion and the alignment portion are connected.

8. the cover shell includes a second connection inspection window disposed on an opposite side of the first connection inspection window with respect to the alignment portion, 8. The connector of claim 7, wherein the second connection inspection window is located at a point where the partition portion and the alignment portion are connected.

9. the insulating portion includes a first RF protrusion supporting the first RF contact and a second RF protrusion supporting the second RF contact; the bulkhead includes a grounding member for being grounded by a grounding member of a mating connector; 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the ground member is positioned between the first RF protrusion and the second RF protrusion to provide shielding between the first RF contact and the second RF contact.

10. A connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that the partition portion extends based on a second axial direction and is connected to the alignment portion.

11. the first coaxial cable includes a first connection pin electrically connected to a first RF connection member of the first RF contact, the second coaxial cable includes a second connection pin electrically connected to a second RF connection member of the second RF contact, 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the partition portion is disposed between the first connection pin and the second connection pin.

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