Connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector that includes 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 part to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled, a cover shell coupled to the insulating part, 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 coupling part that couples the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable to the cover shell such that the first coaxial cable is connected to the first RF contact and the second coaxial cable is connected to the second RF contact. The connector relates to a connector that includes a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal, a second RF contact spaced apart from the first coaxial cable along the first axial direction, an insulating part to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled, a cover shell coupled to the insulating part, a first coaxial cable electrically connected to the first RF contact, a second coaxial cable electrically connected to the second RF contact, and a coupling part that couples the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable to the cover shell such that the first coaxial cable is connected to the first RF contact and the second coaxial cable is connected to the second RF contact. The connector has a rear surface of the cover shell that is open so that the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable can be inserted, and the coupling part is grounded through the cover shell to shield the rear surface.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] A connector is provided in various electronic devices for electrical connection. For example, a connector can be installed in an electronic device such as a mobile phone, a computer, a tablet computer, etc., and can electrically connect various components installed in the electronic device to each other.

[0003] Generally, inside wireless communication devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs among electronic devices, an RF (Radio Frequency) connector for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals, a board-to-board connector (hereinafter referred to as "board connector") for processing digital signals such as a camera, etc. are provided.

[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 separately from each other in an electronic device (10), conventionally, a first board connector 14 and a second board connector 15 electrically connected through a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 13 are used to electrically connect the first module 11 and the second module 12.

[0006] The flexible circuit board 13 has flexibility, and 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 to face different directions, electrical connection using the board connectors 14 and 15 is possible.

[0007] However, since the flexible circuit board 13 is more expensive than a general printed circuit board (PCB, Printed Circuit Board), there is a problem of increasing the cost for electrically connecting the mutually separated modules 11 and 12. Further, such a problem becomes more serious as the distance between the first module 11 and the second module 12 increases.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0008] The present invention was devised to solve the above-described problems, and is for providing a connector capable of reducing the cost for electrically connecting modules arranged separately from each other.

Means for Solving the Problems

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

[0010] The connector according to the present invention includes: a first RF contact for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission; a second RF contact arranged separately along a first axial direction from the first RF contact; an insulating portion to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; a cover shell coupled to the insulating portion; a first coaxial cable electrically connected to the first RF contact; a second coaxial cable electrically connected to the second RF contact separately along the first axial direction from the first coaxial cable; and a coupling portion for coupling the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable to the cover shell such that the first coaxial cable is connected to the first RF contact and the second coaxial cable is connected to the second RF contact. A rear surface of the cover shell is formed to be open such that the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable are inserted, and the coupling portion can be grounded through the cover shell to shield the rear surface.

Effects of the Invention

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

[0012] The present invention is embodied so as to be able to electrically connect a first module and a second module arranged separately by using a board connector and a cable having flexibility (Flexibility). Therefore, the present invention can implement electrical connection through a board connector using a coaxial cable that is relatively cheaper than a flexible printed circuit board not only when the first module and the second module are separated from each other, but also when the first module and the second module are arranged to face different directions from each other. Along with this, the present invention can reduce the cost for electrically connecting the first module and the second module arranged separately from each other.

[0013] Since the present invention can transmit a plurality of RF signals by using a plurality of coaxial cables, it can be suitably applied to electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceiver devices that are required to transmit a plurality of signals in a limited space.

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

[0015] The connector according to the present invention is embodied to shield the rear surface of the cover shell by using a coupling portion. Therefore, the connector according to the present invention can prevent the shielding performance from being deteriorated by the rear surface of the cover shell that is opened so that a coaxial cable can be inserted.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the connector according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. On the other hand, the hatched portions in FIGS. 8 to 15 do not mean cross-sections, but are shown for distinguishing each component.

[0018] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be installed in an electronic device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, a computer, a tablet computer, etc. The connector 1 according to the present invention can be used to electrically connect a plurality of modules that are arranged separately from each other in the electronic device. For example, one side of the connector 1 according to the present invention is coupled to the first module 110, and the other side is coupled to the second module 120, and the first module 110 and the second module 120 that are arranged separately from each other can be electrically connected. The module can be configured to be a component used for communication of an electronic device such as an antenna, a main board, etc. For example, when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are electrically connected, the first module 110 is an antenna module, and the second module 120 can be a driving module for driving the antenna module or a transceiver module for transmitting and receiving signals with the antenna module. Here, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the technical field of the present invention pertains that the first module 110 and the second module 120 are for distinguishing different modules from each other and do not refer to a specific type of module.

[0019] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, the connector 1 according to the present invention can include a first RF contact 2, a second RF contact 3, an insulating portion 4, a cover shell 5, a first coaxial cable 6, and a second coaxial cable 7.

[0020] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission. The second RF contact 3 is arranged spaced apart from the first RF contact 2 along the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

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

[0022] The cover shell 5 is joined to the insulating part 4. The cover shell 5 can accommodate the insulating part 4 inside. The rear surface of the cover shell 5 can be formed to be open so that the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 are inserted. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 can be inserted into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 and electrically connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The rear surface of the cover shell 5 means a surface facing rearward (in the BD arrow direction) with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The rearward (BD arrow direction) can be the direction from the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 toward the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7.

[0023] The first coaxial cable 6 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first coaxial cable 6 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the first RF contact 2. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 can be electrically connected to the first module 110. The first coaxial cable 6 can be electrically connected to a second module 120 disposed at a distance from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 by utilizing flexibility. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, one side of the first coaxial cable 6 is connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other side is directly electrically connected to the second module 120, whereby the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected. The first coaxial cable 6 may electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 by connecting one side to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other side to a second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected while being disposed at a distance from each other through the first coaxial cable 6.

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

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

[0026] First, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to be able to electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 which are arranged separately using the flexible first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can use the coaxial cables 6 and 7 which are relatively cheaper than the 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 to face different directions from each other, and can realize electrical connection through the first board connector 34. Accordingly, when the connector 1 according to the present invention is compared with a comparative example using a flexible circuit board (13, shown in FIG. 1), the cost for electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be reduced.

[0027] Second, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to transmit a plurality of RF signals using the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be more preferably applied to electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceiver devices which are required to transmit a plurality of signals in a limited space compared with a comparative example using a single coaxial cable.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 9, the connector 1 according to the present invention can include a coupling part 8.

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

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

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

[0032] Hereinafter, the first RF contact 2, the second RF contact 3, the insulating part 4, the cover shell 5, the first coaxial cable 6, the second coaxial cable 7, and the coupling part 8 will be specifically described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4 to 9, the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can transmit ultra-high frequency RF signals. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can be supported by the insulating part 4. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 can be coupled to the insulating part 4 through an assembly process. The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be integrally formed with the insulating part 4 through injection molding.

[0034] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be arranged to be separated from each other with reference to the first axial 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.

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

[0036] The second RF contact 3 is electrically connected to the second coaxial cable 7. The second coaxial cable 7 can be inserted into the inside of the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 and electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second RF contact 3 can be connected to the RF contact of the first mating connector 111. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 7 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the second RF contact 3. The second RF contact 3 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the connection hole 54. The second RF contact 3 can be coupled to the insulating portion 4 such that at least a part thereof is located on the second RF protrusion 42 of the insulating portion 4. The second RF protrusion 42 protrudes outward from the cover shell 5 through the connection hole 54. The second RF protrusion 42 can be arranged at a distance along the first axial direction (X-axis direction) from the first RF protrusion 41. Accordingly, when the second RF protrusion 42 is inserted into the RF receiving groove, the second RF contact 3 can be electrically connected to the RF connection member of the first mating connector 111. The second RF contact 3 can be formed of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the first RF contact 2 can be formed of metal.

[0037] On the other hand, in FIGS. 2 to 10, the connector 1 according to the present invention is illustrated as including only two RF contacts 2 and 3, but is not limited thereto. 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 can be provided with coaxial cables corresponding to the number of RF contacts. For example, when the connector 1 according to the present invention includes three RF contacts, three coaxial cables can also be provided. In this specification, the connector 1 according to the present invention will be described on the basis of including two RF contacts, that is, the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains to derive embodiments in which the connector 1 according to the present invention includes three or more RF contacts and coaxial cables.

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

[0039] The first cable accommodation groove 43 is for accommodating the first coaxial cable 6. The first cable accommodation groove 43 can be embodied by forming a groove of a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulating body 40. A part of the first coaxial cable 6 can be accommodated in the first cable accommodation groove 43. The first coaxial cable 6 can be coupled to the insulating part 4 through the first cable accommodation groove 43 and electrically connected to the first RF contact 2.

[0040] The second cable receiving groove 44 is for receiving the second coaxial cable 7. The second cable receiving groove 44 can be embodied as a groove having a predetermined depth formed from the upper surface of the insulating body 40. A part of the second coaxial cable 7 can be received therein. The second coaxial cable 7 can be coupled to the insulating part 4 through the second cable receiving groove 44 and electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The first cable receiving groove 43 and the second cable receiving groove 44 can be spaced apart from each other with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

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

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

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

[0044] The front shielding member 511 is disposed in front of the insulating part 4 (in the FD arrow direction). The front (FD arrow direction) means a direction parallel to a second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The front (FD arrow direction) may be a direction from the coaxial cables 6 and 7 toward the RF contacts 2 and 3. The front shielding member 511 can implement a shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 with respect to the front (FD arrow direction) by being grounded.

[0045] The left shielding member 512 is disposed on the left side (in the LD arrow direction) of the insulating portion 4. The left side (in the LD arrow direction) means a direction parallel to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The left side (in the LD arrow direction) can be a direction from the second coaxial cable 7 toward the first coaxial cable 6. By being grounded, the left shielding member 512 can implement a shielding function for the RF contacts 2, 3 and the coaxial cables 6, 7 with reference to the left side (in the LD arrow direction).

[0046] The right shielding member 513 is disposed on the right side (in the RD arrow direction) of the insulating portion 4. The right side (in the RD arrow direction) means a direction opposite to the left side (in the LD arrow direction). By being grounded, the right shielding member 513 can implement a shielding function for the RF contacts 2, 3 and the coaxial cables 6, 7 with reference to the right side (in the RD arrow direction).

[0047] The upper shielding member 514 means a surface disposed above the insulating portion 4 (in the UD arrow direction). The upper side (in the UD arrow direction) means a direction parallel to the third axial direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). By being grounded, the upper shielding member 514 can implement a shielding function for the RF contacts 2, 3 and the coaxial cables 6, 7 with reference to the upper side (in the UD arrow direction).

[0048] The lower shielding member 515 is disposed below the insulating portion 4 (in the DD arrow direction). The lower side (in the DD arrow direction) means a direction opposite to the upper side (in the UD arrow direction). The connection hole 54 may be formed in the lower shielding member 515. The connection hole 54 may be formed to penetrate the lower shielding member 515. By being grounded, the lower shielding member 515 can implement a shielding function for the RF contacts 2, 3 and the coaxial cables 6, 7 with reference to the lower side (in the DD arrow direction).

[0049] The first cover body 51 may be formed such that its rear surface is open. The rear surface of the cover shell 5 means a surface arranged to face the front shielding member 511 with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). The coaxial cables 6 and 7 may be electrically connected to the RF contacts 2 and 3 by being inserted into the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5. However, when the rear surface of the first cover body 51 is open, there may be a problem that the shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 deteriorates with respect to the rear (BD arrow direction). To solve such a problem, in the connector 1 according to the present invention, the coupling portion 8 is arranged to block the rear surface of the first cover body 51, so that the shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 with respect to the rear (BD arrow direction) can be prevented from deteriorating.

[0050] The second cover body 52 is for housing the coupling portion 8. The coupling portion 8 may be inserted into a housing groove (521, shown in FIG. 5) of the second cover body 52 and housed in the second cover body 52. The housing groove 521 may be arranged behind (in the BD arrow direction) the insulating portion 4. Accordingly, the coupling portion 8 may be arranged to block the rear surface of the first cover body 51 by being inserted into the housing groove 521.

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

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

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

[0054] The lower support member 524 is disposed on the lower side of the storage groove 521. The lower support member 524 can support the coupling portion 8 such that the coupling portion 8 inserted into the storage groove 521 is restricted from moving downward (in the direction of the DD arrow).

[0055] The first cover body 51 can restrict the coupling portion 8 from moving upward (in the direction of the UD arrow). For this purpose, the upper shielding member 514 can be disposed on the upper side of the storage groove 521. The upper shielding member 514 can support the coupling portion 8 such that the coupling portion 8 inserted into the storage groove 521 is restricted from moving upward (in the direction of the UD arrow).

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

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 10, the first coaxial cable 6 is for electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120. The first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected even in a separated state through the first coaxial cable 6. One side of the first coaxial cable 6 can be electrically connected to the first module 110, and the other side can be electrically connected to the second module 120. In this case, the first coaxial cable 6 can be electrically connected to the first module 110 by connecting the first RF contact 2 to the RF contact of the first mating connector 111. The first coaxial cable 6 can include a first connection pin 61, a first internal insulating member 62, a first shield member 63, and a first external insulating member 64.

[0058] The first connection pin 61 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first connection pin 61 can come into contact with the first RF contact 2 and be electrically connected to the first RF contact 2.

[0059] The first internal insulating member 62 is coupled to the first connection pin 61. The first internal insulating member 62 can be coupled to the first connection pin 61 so as to surround the outside of the first connection pin 61. The first connection pin 61 can be coupled to the first internal insulating member 62 such that a part thereof is exposed to the outside from the first internal insulating member 62. Accordingly, the first connection pin 61 can be embodied such that the remaining part except for the part necessary for being electrically connected to the first RF contact 2 is insulated by the first internal insulating member 62. The first internal insulating member 62 can be formed of an insulating material. For example, the first internal insulating member 62 can be formed of rubber.

[0060] The first shielding member 63 performs a shielding function for the first connection pin 61. The first shielding member 63 can be grounded through the coupling part 8 and perform a shielding function for the first connection pin 61. Accordingly, the first shielding member 63 can prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the first connection pin 61 from being radiated to the outside. The first shielding member 63 can be coupled to the first internal insulating member 62 so as to surround the outside of the first internal insulating member 62. The first shielding member 63 can be formed of an electrically conductive material. For example, the first shielding member 63 can be formed of metal. The first external insulating member 64 is coupled to the first shielding member 63.

[0061] The first external insulating member 64 can be coupled to the first shielding member 63 so as to surround the outside of the first shielding member 63. The first shielding member 63 can be coupled to the first external insulating member 64 such that a part thereof is exposed to the outside from the first external insulating member 64. Accordingly, the first shielding member 63 can perform a shielding function for the first connection pin 61 by being grounded to the coupling portion 8 through the portion exposed to the outside from the first external insulating member 64. The first external insulating member 64 can be formed of an insulating material. For example, the first external insulating member 64 can be formed of rubber.

[0062] The second coaxial cable 7 is for electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120. The first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected even in a separated state through the second coaxial cable 7. One side of the second coaxial cable 7 can be electrically connected to the first module 110 and the other side can be electrically connected to the second module 120. In this case, the second coaxial cable 7 can be electrically connected to the first module 110 when the second RF contact 3 is connected to the RF contact of the first mating connector 111. The second coaxial cable 7 can include a second connection pin 71, a second internal insulating member 72, a second shielding member 73, and a second external insulating member 74.

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

[0064] The second internal insulating member 72 is coupled to the second connection pin 71. The second internal insulating member 72 can be coupled to the second connection pin 71 so as to surround the outside of the second connection pin 71. The second connection pin 71 can be coupled to the second internal insulating member 72 such that a part thereof is exposed to the outside from the second internal insulating member 72. Accordingly, the second connection pin 71 can be embodied such that the remaining part except for the part necessary for being electrically connected to the second RF contact 3 is insulated by the second internal insulating member 72. The second internal insulating member 72 can be formed of an insulating material. For example, the second internal insulating member 72 can be formed of rubber.

[0065] The second shielding member 73 performs a shielding function with respect to the second connection pin 71. The second shielding member 73 can be grounded through the coupling part 8 to perform a shielding function with respect to the second connection pin 71. Accordingly, the second shielding member 73 can prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the second connection pin 71 from being radiated to the outside. The second shielding member 73 can be coupled to the second internal insulating member 72 so as to surround the outside of the second internal insulating member 72. The second shielding member 73 can be formed of an electrically conductive material. For example, the second shielding member 73 can be formed of metal. The second external insulating member 74 is coupled to the second shielding member 73.

[0066] The second external insulating member 74 can be coupled to the second shielding member 73 so as to surround the outside of the second shielding member 73. The second shielding member 73 can be coupled to the second external insulating member 74 such that a part thereof is exposed to the outside from the second external insulating member 74. Accordingly, the second shielding member 73 can perform a shielding function with respect to the second connection pin 71 by being grounded to the coupling part 8 through the part exposed to the outside from the second external insulating member 74. The second external insulating member 74 can be formed of an insulating material. For example, the second external insulating member 74 can be formed of rubber.

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

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

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

[0070] The first alignment hole 82 is for inserting the first coaxial cable 6. The first alignment hole 82 may be formed to penetrate the connection body 81. The first coaxial cable 6 may be inserted into the first alignment hole 82 and connected to the connection body 81. The second alignment hole 83 is for inserting the second coaxial cable 7. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed to penetrate the connection body 81. The second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted into the second alignment hole 83 and connected to the connection body 81. The connection body 81 can align the first coaxial cable 6 so that the first coaxial cable 6 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 is disposed at a position where it can be connected to the first RF contact 2. Specifically, when the first coaxial cable 6 is inserted into the first alignment hole 82, the first coaxial cable 6 can be supported by the connection body 81 and disposed at a position where it can be connected to the first RF contact 2. That is, the connection body 81 can guide the first coaxial cable 6 to be connected to the first RF contact 2. The position where it can be connected to the first RF contact 2 means the position where the first connection pin 61 of the first coaxial cable 6 contacts the first RF contact 2. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of connecting the first coaxial cable 6 to the first RF contact 2 by using the connection body 81. Further, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent the first coaxial cable 6 from detaching from the position for being connected to the first RF contact 2 by fixing the position of the first coaxial cable 6 with the connection body 81.

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

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

[0073] The first shield member 63 may be formed with the same diameter as the first alignment hole 82 or a diameter smaller than the first alignment hole 82 so as to be inserted into the first alignment hole 82. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the diameter of the first shield member 63 is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the first alignment hole 82 so that the first shield member 63 can be accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. In this case, the first alignment hole 82 may be disposed between the first shield member 63 and the first coupling main bodies 81a and 81. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the first shield member 63 is inserted into and accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. The coupling main body 81 may be disposed so as to surround the first shield member 63 accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. Therefore, the coupling main body 81 can guide the first connection pin 61 to contact the first RF contact 2 by supporting the first shield member 63 accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. The first alignment hole 82 may be formed in a form corresponding to the circumferential surface of the first shield member 63. For example, when the circumferential surface of the first shield member 63 is formed in a circular shape, the first alignment hole 82 may be formed in a circular shape. The second shield member 73 may be formed with the same diameter as the second alignment hole 83 or a diameter smaller than the second alignment hole 83 so as to be inserted into the second alignment hole 83. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the second shield member 73 is inserted into and accommodated in the second alignment hole 83. The coupling main body 81 may be disposed so as to surround the second shield member 73 accommodated in the second alignment hole 83. Therefore, the coupling main body 81 can guide the second connection pin 71 to contact the second RF contact 3 by supporting the second shield member 73 accommodated in the second alignment hole 83. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed in a form corresponding to the circumferential surface of the second shield member 73. For example, when the circumferential surface of the second shield member 73 is formed in a circular shape, the second alignment hole 83 may be formed in a circular shape.

[0074] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 10 to 13, the coupling portion 8 may include a first fixing member 84 and a second fixing member 85. On the other hand, the portion shown by hatching in FIG. 10 does not represent a cross-section, but is for representing the area blocked by the first alignment hole 82 by the first fixing member 84 and the area blocked by the second alignment hole 83 by the second fixing member 85.

[0075] The first fixing member 84 is for fixing the first shielding member 63 to the coupling body 81. The first fixing member 84 may be formed to protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82 side. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the first fixing member 84 may be embodied by forming a part of the first alignment hole 82 in a straight line. Accordingly, the first fixing member 84 may interfere with the first shielding member 63 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 by being disposed to block a part of the first alignment hole 82. Therefore, the first fixing member 84 is embodied to fix the first shielding member 63 to the coupling body 81 by pressing the first shielding member 63 inserted into the first alignment hole 82.

[0076] The pressing force of the first alignment hole 82 on the first shielding member 63 may be adjusted by the interference amount between the first fixing member 84 and the first shielding member 63. The longer the length that the first fixing member 84 protrudes from the first alignment hole 82, the larger the area blocked by the first fixing member 84 from the first alignment hole 82, so the interference amount between the first fixing member 84 and the first shielding member 63 becomes larger. The shorter the length that the first fixing member 84 protrudes from the first alignment hole 82, the smaller the area blocked by the first fixing member 84 from the first alignment hole 82, so the interference amount between the first fixing member 84 and the first shielding member 63 becomes smaller.

[0077] The first fixing member 84 may be formed of a plurality of pieces. The first fixing member 84 may be embodied to press different portions of the first shielding member 63 while being spaced apart from each other. For example, when the first fixing member 84 is formed of two pieces, among the first fixing parts 84a and 84b, the first-1 fixing part 84a protrudes from the first coupling body 81a toward the first alignment hole 82. Among the first fixing parts 84a and 84b, the first-2 fixing part 84b may protrude from the second coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82. In this case, the first fixing parts 84a and 84b may be embodied to press different portions of the first shielding member 63 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the third axial direction (Z-axis direction). Although not shown, the first fixing member 84 may be embodied to press different portions of the first shielding member 63 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). Also, the first fixing member 84 may be embodied to press different portions of the first shielding member 63 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) by being arranged spaced apart along the circumference of the first alignment hole 82. As described above, it will be apparent to an ordinary technician in the technical field of the present invention to derive various embodiments in which the first shielding member 63 can be pressed at different positions with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction), the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), and the third axial direction (Z-axis direction) depending on the position where the first fixing member 84 protrudes from the coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82.

[0078] Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can fix the first shielding member 63 more firmly to the coupling body 81, so that the durability of the product can be further improved. The first fixing member 84 may be formed of three or more pieces. In this case, the first fixing member 84 may be embodied to press different portions of the first shielding member 63 while being spaced apart from each other.

[0079] The second fixing member 85 is for fixing the second shielding member 73 to the coupling body 81. The second fixing member 85 may be formed to protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the second alignment hole 83. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the second fixing member 85 may be embodied by forming a part of the second alignment hole 83 in a straight line. Accordingly, the second fixing member 85 may interfere with the second shielding member 73 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 by being disposed so as to block a part of the second alignment hole 83. Therefore, the second fixing member 85 is embodied to fix the second shielding member 73 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 by pressing the second shielding member 73 so that the second shielding member 73 is fixed to the coupling body 81.

[0080] The second fixing member 85 may be disposed spaced apart from the first fixing member 84 along the direction from the first shielding member 63 toward the second shielding member 73 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the second fixing member 85 is embodied so as to be able to fix the second shielding member 73 disposed spaced apart from the first shielding member 63 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Therefore, since the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied to fix all of the first shielding member 63 and the second shielding member 73 through the coupling part 8, the durability of the product against vibration, shaking, or external impact can be further improved.

[0081] The pressing force of the second alignment hole 83 against the second shielding member 73 may be adjusted by the interference amount between the second fixing member 85 and the second shielding member 73. As the length by which the second fixing member 85 protrudes from the second alignment hole 83 is longer, the area blocked by the second fixing member 85 in the second alignment hole 83 becomes larger, so the interference amount between the second fixing member 85 and the second shielding member 73 becomes larger. As the length by which the second fixing member 85 protrudes from the second alignment hole 83 is shorter, the area blocked by the second fixing member 85 in the second alignment hole 83 becomes smaller, so the interference amount between the second fixing member 85 and the second shielding member 73 becomes smaller.

[0082] The second fixing member 85 may be formed of a plurality of pieces. The second fixing member 85 may be embodied to press different portions of the second shielding member 73 while being spaced apart from each other. For example, when the second fixing member 85 is formed of two pieces, among the second fixing portions 85a and 85b, the second - 1 fixing portion 85a may protrude from the first coupling body 81a toward the second alignment hole 83 side, and among the first fixing portions 84a and 84b, the second - 2 fixing portion 85b may protrude from the second coupling body 81b toward the second alignment hole 83 side. In this case, the second fixing portions 85a and 85b may be embodied to press different portions of the second shielding member 73 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the third axial direction (Z - axis direction). Although not shown, the second fixing member 85 may be embodied to press different portions of the second shielding member 73 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the second axial direction (Y - axis direction). Also, the second fixing member 85 may be embodied to press different portions of the second shielding member 73 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the first axial direction (X - axis direction) by being arranged spaced apart along the circumference of the second alignment hole 83. As described above, it will be obvious to an ordinary technician belonging to the technical field of the present invention to derive various embodiments in which the second shielding member 73 can be pressed at different positions with respect to the first axial direction (X - axis direction), the second axial direction (Y - axis direction), and the third axial direction (Z - axis direction) depending on the position where the second fixing member 85 protrudes from the coupling body 81 toward the second alignment hole 83 side.

[0083] Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can fix the second shielding member 73 more firmly to the coupling body 81, so that the durability of the product can be further improved. The second fixing member 85 may be formed of three or more pieces. In this case, the second fixing member 85 may be embodied to press different portions of the second shielding member 73 while being spaced apart from each other.

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

[0085] The second shield member 73 can be grounded through the coupling part 8 to shield the inside of the second shield member 73. Since the structure for shielding the inside of the second shield member 73 through the coupling part 8 is substantially the same as the structure for shielding the inside of the first shield member 63 described above, a specific description thereof will be omitted.

[0086] The coupling body 81 can include a separation member 813 for separating the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The separation member 813 can be disposed between the first alignment hole 82 and the second alignment hole 83 with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 and the second coaxial cable 7 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 can be separated from each other with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and coupled to the coupling body 81. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can basically prevent the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 from being damaged or broken due to contact with each other caused by vibration or swaying, or being stabbed by using the separation member 813.

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

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

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

[0090] The second fixing member 85 can be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812, respectively. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can implement a multiple fixing structure for the second coaxial cable 7 using the coupling portion 8 with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). Since this is schematically consistent with the content described above through the first fixing member 84, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

[0092] The partition wall portion 53 is for shielding between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition wall portion 53 may be disposed between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The partition wall portion 53 may be inserted into a partition hole 45 formed in the insulating body 40 and disposed between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition hole 45 may be formed to penetrate the insulating body 40. The partition wall portion 53 can be grounded to shield between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent RF signals from interfering between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition wall portion 53 may be coupled to the lower support member 524. The partition wall portion 53 may be formed to extend along the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). The partition wall portion 53 may be formed of a thin plate made of a material having electrical conductivity. For example, the partition wall portion 53 may be a metal plate.

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

[0094] The partition body 531 shields between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. The partition body 531 can be disposed between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) so as to block between the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. On one side with reference to the partition body 531, the first RF contact 2 and the first coaxial cable 6 can be disposed, and on the other side, the second RF contact 3 and the second coaxial cable 7 can be disposed. The partition body 531 can be grounded through the ground contact 532 to perform a shielding function.

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

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

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

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

[0099] Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the coupling main body 81 is formed by assembling two units will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15.

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

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

[0102] First, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that only the portion where a defect has occurred can be replaced as compared with the comparative example in which the coupling body 81 is integrally formed, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In the case of the comparative example, when a defect occurs in the coupling body 81, all of them have to be discarded, whereas in the connector 1 according to the present invention, only the portion where the defect has occurred needs to be replaced.

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

[0104] When the coupling part 8 includes the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b may be formed in the same form as each other. Accordingly, since the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce the manufacturing equipment for producing the coupling body 81, the manufacturing cost per unit of the coupling body 81 can be further reduced, and an operator can assemble the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b without distinction, so that the man-hour can be reduced and the manufacturing convenience can be further improved. In this case, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b are point-symmetrically arranged and coupled to each other with reference to an intermediate point CP located at an intermediate point between one side and the other side of the first coupling body 81a with reference to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) and with reference to an intermediate point between one side and the other side of the first coupling body 81a with reference to a third axial direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (Y-axis direction).

[0105] The assembly member 86 is for separably coupling the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b. The assembly member 86 can include an assembly protrusion 861 formed on at least one of the first coupling body 81a or the second coupling body 81b, and an assembly hole 862 for inserting the assembly protrusion 861. For example, when the assembly protrusion 861 is formed on the first coupling body 81a, the assembly protrusion 861 can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed on the second coupling body 81b to couple the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b. In this case, when the assembly protrusion 861 inserted into the assembly hole 862 is separated from the assembly hole 862, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b can be separated again. For example, when the assembly protrusion 861 is formed on the second coupling body 81b, the assembly protrusion 861 can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed on the first coupling body 81a to couple the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b. When the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b are formed in the same form, all of the assembly protrusion 861 and the assembly hole 862 can be formed on the first coupling body 81a. In this case, since the second coupling body 81b is formed in the same form as the first coupling body 81a, all of the assembly protrusion 861 and the assembly hole 862 can also be formed on the second coupling body 81b. Accordingly, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b can be coupled by inserting the assembly protrusion 861 formed on the first coupling body 81a into the assembly hole 862 formed on the second coupling body 81b, and inserting the assembly protrusion 861 formed on the second coupling body 81b into the assembly hole 862 formed on the first coupling body 81a. Hereinafter, the first coupling body 81a will be specifically described based on an embodiment in which the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b are formed in the same form. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art to which the technical field of the present invention pertains to derive the second coupling body 81b therefrom.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 15, a plurality of the assembly protrusions 861 and the assembly holes 862 may be formed. The assembly protrusions 861, 861', 861'' may be arranged at intervals along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Some of the assembly protrusions 861, 861', 861'' are coupled to a first rear shielding member 811a of the first coupling body 81a, and the rest of the assembly protrusions 861, 861', 861'' may be coupled to a second rear shielding member 812a of the first coupling body 81a. The assembly holes 862, 862', 862'' may be arranged at intervals along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Some of the assembly holes 862, 862', 862'' are coupled to a first rear shielding member 811a of the first coupling body 81a, and the rest of the assembly holes 862, 862', 862'' may be coupled to a second rear shielding member 812a of the first coupling body 81a.

[0107] The present invention described above is not limited to the foregoing embodiments and the attached drawings, and it will be apparent to those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains that various substitutions, modifications, and changes can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

Claims

1. A first RF contact (2) for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission; A second RF contact (3) arranged at a distance along a first axial direction (X-axis direction) from the first RF contact (2); An insulating part (4) to which the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3) are coupled; A cover shell (5) coupled to the insulating part (4); A first coaxial cable (6) electrically connected to the first RF contact (2); A second coaxial cable (7) electrically connected to the second RF contact (3) at a distance along the first axial direction (X-axis direction) from the first coaxial cable (6); and A coupling part (8) for coupling the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) to the cover shell (5) such that the first coaxial cable (6) is connected to the first RF contact (2) and the second coaxial cable (7) is connected to the second RF contact (3), A rear surface of the cover shell (5) is formed to be open so that the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) are inserted, The coupling part (8) is grounded (Ground) through the cover shell (5) to shield the rear surface, The coupling part (8) includes a first coupling body (81a) and a second coupling body (81b) coupled to be separable from each other, The first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b) are formed in the same form as each other, a connector.

2. The first coaxial cable (6) includes a first connection pin (61) connected to the first RF contact (2), and a first shield member (63) coupled to the first connection pin, The first shield member (63) is formed with the same diameter as the first alignment hole (82) or a diameter smaller than the first alignment hole (82) so as to be inserted into the first alignment hole (82), the connector according to claim 1.

3. The coupling part (8) includes a first fixing member (84) for fixing the first shield member (63) inserted into the first alignment hole (82) to the coupling body (81), The first fixing member (84) protrudes from the coupling body (81) toward the first alignment hole (82) side, the connector according to claim 2.

4. The connector according to claim 2, wherein the first shield member (63) is grounded through the coupling part (8) to shield the inside of the first shield member (63).

5. The coupling part (8) includes a first alignment hole (82) into which the first coaxial cable (6) is inserted, a second alignment hole (83) into which the second coaxial cable (7) is inserted, and a coupling body (81) in which the first alignment hole (82) and the second alignment hole (83) are formed. The coupling body (81) includes a separation member (813) for separating the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The connector according to claim 1, wherein the separation member (813) is disposed between the first alignment hole (82) and the second alignment hole (83) with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

6. The coupling part (8) includes a first rear shield member (811) and a second rear shield member (812) that are spaced apart from each other with reference to a second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The connector according to claim 1, wherein the first rear shield member (811) and the second rear shield member (812) are embodied as a double shield wall with respect to the rear surface.

7. The coupling body (81) includes a first rear shield member (811) and a second rear shield member (812) that are spaced apart from each other with reference to a second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). A plurality of the first fixing members (84) are formed. The connector according to claim 3, wherein some of the first fixing members (84) are coupled to the first rear shield member (811), and the rest of the first fixing members (84) are coupled to the second rear shield member (812).

8. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the cover shell (5) is disposed between the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3) with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction), and includes a partition wall part (53) for shielding between the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3).

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

10. The cover shell (5) includes a connection inspection window (55). The connector according to claim 9, wherein the connection inspection window (55) is located at a point where the partition part (53) and the coupling part (8) are connected.

11. The coupling part (8) includes an assembly member (86) for separably coupling the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b). The connector according to claim 1, wherein the assembly member (86) includes an assembly protrusion (861) formed on at least one of the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b), and an assembly hole (862) for inserting the assembly protrusion (861).

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