connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector including: a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a second RF contact disposed at a distance from the first RF contact along a first axial direction (X-axis direction); an insulating portion to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; and a cover shell to which the insulating portion is coupled, the first RF contact including a first-1 RF connecting member for connecting with an RF contact of a mating connector, a first-2 RF connecting member disposed at a distance from the first-1 RF connecting member based on a second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction), and a first RF connecting member disposed between the first-1 RF connecting member and the first-2 RF connecting member based on the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), the insulating portion including a first RF inspection window disposed between the first-1 RF connecting member and the first-2 RF connecting member based on the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), and the first RF connecting member disposed to be exposed through the first RF inspection window.

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

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

[0004] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a prior art connector 10. As shown in FIG.

[0005] Referring to FIG. 1 , a conventional connector 10 is configured such that contacts 11 coupled to an insulating portion 12 form a single contact with a contact of a mating connector. Accordingly, the conventional connector 10 can be mounted to a first module 14 with the contacts 11 protruding outside the cover shell 13. In this case, the conventional connector 10 allows the presence or absence of the contacts 11 to be determined from the outside of the cover shell 13. However, recently, conventional connectors 10 are configured such that the contacts 11 form dual contacts with the contacts of the mating connector, so the contacts 11 are mounted to the first module 14 inside the cover shell 13. Accordingly, the mounted portion of the contacts 11 in the conventional connector 10 is shielded by the insulating portion 12. Therefore, the conventional connector 10 has a problem in that it is difficult to determine whether the contacts 11 are mounted. Furthermore, when performing an electrical test on the contacts 11 in the conventional connector 10, the space for placing a probe is narrow, making it difficult to perform the electrical test properly. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a connector that can determine whether or not RF contacts and ground contacts are mounted inside the cover shell, and that has space in which a probe can be placed when performing a current test. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention may include the following configurations.

[0008] The connector according to the present invention may include a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a second RF contact spaced apart from the first RF contact along a first axis; an insulating portion to which the first and second RF contacts are coupled; and a cover shell to which the insulating portion is coupled. The first RF contact may include a 1-1 RF connecting member for connecting with an RF contact of a mating connector, a 1-2 RF connecting member spaced apart from the 1-1 RF connecting member along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a first RF connecting member disposed between the 1-1 RF connecting member and the 1-2 RF connecting member along the second axis. The insulating portion may include a first RF inspection window disposed between the 1-1 RF connecting member and the 1-2 RF connecting member along the second axis. The first RF connecting member may be disposed so as to be exposed through the first RF inspection window.

[0009] The connector according to the present invention may include a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a second RF contact spaced apart from the first RF contact along a first axis; an 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; and a ground contact coupled to the insulating portion between the first RF contact and the second RF contact. The ground contact may include a first ground connection member for connecting to a partition wall of a mating connector, a second ground connection member spaced apart from the first ground connection member along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a ground connecting member disposed between the first and second ground connection members along the second axis. The insulating portion may include a ground inspection window disposed between the first and second ground connection members along the second axis. The ground connecting member may be disposed so as to be exposed through the ground inspection window.

[0010] The device may include a first RF contact for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal; a second RF contact spaced apart from the first RF contact along a first axis; an insulator to which the first RF contact and the second RF contact are coupled; a cover shell coupled to the insulator; a first coaxial cable electrically connected to the first RF contact; and a second coaxial cable spaced apart from the first coaxial cable along the first axis and electrically connected to the second RF contact. The cover shell may include a locking portion that uses the insulator to lock the cable. The locking portion may include a locking protrusion formed on the insulator, a locking groove formed on the cover shell, and a support protrusion that supports the locking protrusion inserted into the locking groove. [Effects of the Invention]

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

[0012] The present invention may be embodied such that the first and second RF connection members are exposed to the inner space of the cover shell through first and second RF inspection windows formed in the insulating portion. Therefore, the present invention allows the user to visually determine whether the first and second RF contacts are mounted through the first and second RF inspection windows. Furthermore, the present invention provides a space for a probe to be placed when a current test is performed on the first and second RF contacts through the ground inspection window.

[0013] The present invention may be embodied such that the ground connection member is exposed to the inner space of the cover shell through a ground inspection window formed in the insulating portion. Therefore, the presence or absence of the ground contact can be determined with the naked eye through the ground inspection window. Furthermore, the present invention may secure a space in which a probe can be placed when performing a continuity test on the ground contact through the ground inspection window. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to the prior art.

[0015] [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to a first embodiment and a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which a connector according to a first embodiment and a connector according to a second embodiment of the connector according to the present invention are coupled together;

[0017] [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic side view of a connector according to the present invention;

[0018] [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a connector according to a first embodiment.

[0019] [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector according to a first embodiment.

[0020] [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a connector according to a first embodiment.

[0021] [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of part A in FIG. 7.

[0022] [Figure 9] 4 is a partially enlarged view for explaining the length relationship between a ground inspection window and a first RF inspection window in the connector according to the first embodiment. FIG.

[0023] [Figure 10-11] FIG. 10 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector according to a second embodiment.

[0024] [Figure 12] FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional plan view taken along line II in FIG. 4.

[0025] [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of a locking portion in a connector according to a second embodiment.

[0026] [Figure 14] 10 is a conceptual diagram of a locking portion in a connector according to a second embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 2 , the connector 1 according to the present invention may be installed in an electronic device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, a computer, or a tablet computer. The connector 1 according to the present invention may be used to electrically connect a plurality of modules (not shown) spaced apart from one another in the electronic device. The modules may be components used for communication in the electronic device, such as an antenna or a main board. For example, when a first module 110 is electrically connected to a second module (not shown), the first module 110 may be an antenna module, and the second module may be a driving module for driving the antenna module or a transceiver module for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the antenna module. Accordingly, a receptacle connector connected to the first module 110 and a plug connector connected to the second module may be connected to each other. Therefore, the first module 110 and the second module may be electrically connected to each other through the receptacle connector and the plug connector. The plug connector connected to the first module 110 and the receptacle connector connected to the second module may be connected to each other.

[0029] The connector 1 according to the present invention may be embodied as the receptacle connector. The connector 1 according to the present invention may be embodied as the plug connector. The connector 1 according to the present invention may be embodied as both the receptacle connector and the plug connector. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied as the receptacle connector will be referred to as a connector 200 according to a first embodiment, and an embodiment in which the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied as the plug connector will be referred to as a connector 300 according to a second embodiment, and will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the description will be based on an embodiment in which the connector 200 according to the first embodiment is connected to the first module 110, and the connector 300 according to the second embodiment is connected to the second module. From this, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains to derive an embodiment in which the connector 1 according to the present invention includes both the receptacle connector and the plug connector.

[0030]

[0031] <Connector 200 according to the first embodiment>

[0032] 2 to 6, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may include a first RF contact 210, a second RF contact 220, a ground contact 250, an insulating portion 240, and a cover shell 230.

[0033] The first RF contact 210 is for transmitting an RF (Radio Frequency) signal. The first RF contact 210 can transmit a very high frequency RF signal. The first RF contact 210 may be supported by the insulating part 240. The first RF contact 210 may be coupled to the insulating part 240 through an assembly process. The first RF contact 210 may be integrally formed with the insulating part 240 through injection molding.

[0034] 2 to 6, a first RF contact 210 according to the present invention may include a first-first RF connecting member 211, a first-second RF connecting member 212, and a first RF linking member 213. As shown in FIG.

[0035] The first-1 RF connection member 211 is for connection with an RF contact of the mating connector. The first-1 RF connection member 211 may be connected to one side of the first RF connection member 213. The first-1 RF connection member 211 may be coupled to the first RF connection member 213 so as to protrude upward (in the Z-axis direction) from the first RF connection member 213.

[0036] The first-second RF connection member 212 is spaced apart from the first-first RF connection member 211 in a second axis direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first-second RF connection member 212 may be coupled to the first RF connection member 213 so as to protrude upward (Z-axis direction) from the first RF connection member 213. The first-second RF connection member 212 may be positioned opposite the first-first RF connection member 211 along the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The first-second RF connection member 212 may be connected to an RF contact of the mating connector. The first-second RF connection member 212 may be connected to the other side of the first RF connection member 213. Accordingly, the first-first RF connection member 211 and the first-second RF connection member 212 may be connected to different portions of the RF contact of the mating connector, thereby implementing dual contact. An RF contact of the mating connector can be inserted between the first-second RF connection member 212 and the first-first RF connection member 211 .

[0037] The first RF connection member 213 is disposed between the first-1 RF connection member 211 and the first-2 RF connection member 212 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The first-1 RF connection member 211 and the first-2 RF connection member 212 may be connected to each other through the first RF connection member 213. The first RF connection member 213 may be mounted on the first module 110. Accordingly, the first RF contact 210 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 through the first RF connection member 213.

[0038] 6, a first RF mounting pattern 111 may be formed on the first module 110. The first RF mounting pattern 111 is for mounting the first RF contact 210. That is, the first RF contact 210 may be soldered to the first RF mounting pattern 111 so that the first RF contact 210 is electrically connected to the first module 110. The first RF connection member 213 may be mounted on the first RF mounting pattern 111. In this case, the first RF connection member 213 may be mounted on a portion of the first RF mounting pattern 111. Accordingly, only a portion of the first RF mounting pattern 111 may be blocked by the first RF connection member 213.

[0039] The first RF contact 210 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the first RF contact 210 may be made of a metal. The first RF contact 210 may be connected to one of the RF contacts of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment.

[0040] The second RF contact 220 is spaced apart from the first RF contact 210 along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The second RF contact 220 is for transmitting an RF signal. The second RF contact 220 can transmit a very high frequency RF signal. The second RF contact 220 may be supported by the insulating part 240. The second RF contact 220 may be coupled to the insulating part 240 through an assembly process. The second RF contact 220 may be integrally formed with the insulating part 240 through injection molding.

[0041] 2 to 6, the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220 may be mounted on the first module 110, thereby being electrically connected to the first module 110. The first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220 may be connected to RF contacts of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment, thereby being electrically connected to the second module 120 connected to the connector 300 according to the second embodiment. Accordingly, the first module 110 and the second module 120 may be electrically connected. If the connector 200 according to the first embodiment is a receptacle connector, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may be a plug connector. If the connector 200 according to the first embodiment is a plug connector, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may be a receptacle connector.

[0042] 6, the second RF contact 220 may include a second-first RF connecting member 221, a second-second RF connecting member 222, and a second RF connecting member 223. In this case, the second-first RF connecting member 221, the second-second RF connecting member 222, and the second RF connecting member 223 may be embodied to approximately coincide with the first-first RF connecting member 211, the first-second RF connecting member 212, and the first RF connecting member 213, respectively, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0043] The second RF connection member 223 may be mounted on the first module 110. Accordingly, the second RF contact 220 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 through the second RF connection member 223. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the first module 110 may have a second RF mounting pattern 112 formed thereon. The second RF mounting pattern 112 is for mounting the second RF contact 220. That is, the second RF contact 220 may be soldered to the second RF mounting pattern 112 so that the second RF contact 220 is electrically connected to the first module 110. The second RF connection member 223 may be mounted on the second RF mounting pattern 112. In this case, the second RF connection member 223 may be mounted on a portion of the second RF mounting pattern 112. Accordingly, only a portion of the second RF mounting pattern 112 may be blocked by the second RF connection member 223.

[0044] 2 to 6, the cover shell 230 is combined with the insulating part 240. The cover shell 230 can be grounded by being mounted on the first module 110. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a cover shell mounting pattern 114 can be formed on the first module 110. The cover shell mounting pattern 114 is for mounting the cover shell 230. That is, in order to ground the cover shell 230, the cover shell 230 can be soldered to the cover shell mounting pattern 114. Accordingly, the cover shell 230 can implement a shielding function for signals, electromagnetic waves, etc. for the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220, respectively. In this case, the cover shell 230 can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220 from interfering with signals from circuit components located nearby the electronic device, and can prevent electromagnetic waves generated from circuit components located nearby the electronic device from interfering with RF signals transmitted by the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220. Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance by using the cover shell 230. The cover shell 230 can be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the cover shell 230 can be made of a metal.

[0045] The cover shell 230 may be disposed to surround the sides of the inner space 230a. A portion of the insulating portion 240 may be located in the inner space 230a. The first RF contacts 210 and the second RF contacts 220 may all be located in the inner space 230a. In this case, the first RF connecting member 213 and the second RF connecting member 223 may also all be located in the inner space 230a. Therefore, the cover shell 230 implements a shielding wall for the first RF contacts 210 and the second RF contacts 220, thereby enhancing the shielding function for the first RF contacts 210 and the second RF contacts 220 and achieving complete shielding. In addition, the ground contacts 250 may be located in the inner space 230a. In this case, the ground connecting member 253 may be located in the inner space 230a. The connector 300 according to the second embodiment may be inserted into the inner space 230a.

[0046] The cover shell 230 may be disposed to surround all sides of the inner space 230a. The inner space 230a may be disposed inside the cover shell 230. When the cover shell 230 is formed in the shape of a square ring as a whole, the inner space 230a may be formed in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. In this case, the cover shell 230 may be disposed to surround four sides of the inner space 230a.

[0047] The cover shell 230 may be formed as a single piece without any seams. The cover shell 230 may be formed as a single piece without any seams by a metal injection method such as die casting or metal injection molding (MIM). The cover shell 230 may be formed as a single piece without any seams by computer numerical control (CNC) processing, machining center tool (MCT) processing, etc.

[0048] 2 to 6, the insulating part 240 is where the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220 are coupled. The insulating part 240 can support the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220. The insulating part 240 can be made of an insulating material. The insulating part 240 can be coupled to the cover shell 230 such that the first RF contact 210, the second RF contact 220, and the ground contact 250 are positioned in the inner space 230a.

[0049] 7 and 8, the insulating portion 240 may include a first RF inspection window 241 and a first RF extension window 242.

[0050] The first RF inspection window 241 is disposed between the first-1 RF connection member 211 and the first-2 RF connection member 212 in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The first RF connection member 213 may be disposed to be exposed through the first RF inspection window 241. In this case, the first RF inspection window 241 may expose the first RF connection member 213 to the inner space 230a. Therefore, when an electrical test is performed on the first RF contact 210 through the first RF inspection window 241, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment secures a space in which a probe can be placed, thereby facilitating the electrical test of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment. The first RF inspection window 241 may be formed to penetrate the insulating part 240. The first RF inspection window 241 may be disposed to overlap the first RF connection member 213 in the upward direction (Z-axis direction) of the first module 110.

[0051] The first RF extension window 242 is formed to be connected to the first RF inspection window 241. The first RF extension window 242 may be connected to the first RF inspection window 241 so as to be in communication with each other. The first RF extension window 242 may be formed to penetrate the insulating part 240. The first RF extension window 242 may expose the first RF mounting pattern 111 on which the first RF connection member 213 is mounted. Accordingly, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, the first RF extension window 242 may expose the first RF mounting pattern 111 to the inner space 230a. Therefore, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to visually determine whether the first RF connection member 213 is mounted through the first RF extension window 242. The first RF extension window 242 may be formed to penetrate the insulating part 240. The first RF extension window 242 may be disposed in the upward direction (Z-axis direction) of the first module 110 to overlap the first RF mounting pattern 111 .

[0052] 7 and 8, the insulating portion 240 may include a second RF inspection window 243 and the second RF extension window 244.

[0053] The second RF inspection window 243 is disposed between the 2-1 RF connection member 221 and the 2-2 RF connection member 222 with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The second RF connection member 223 may be disposed to be exposed through the second RF inspection window 243. In this case, the second RF inspection window 243 may expose the second RF connection member 223 to the inner space 230a. Therefore, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to visually determine whether the second RF contacts 220 are mounted through the second RF inspection window 243. Furthermore, when a continuity test is performed on the second RF contacts 220 through the second RF inspection window 243, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment secures a space in which a probe can be placed, thereby facilitating the continuity test of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment. The second RF inspection window 243 may be formed to penetrate the insulating part 240. The second RF inspection window 243 may be disposed in an upward direction (Z-axis direction) of the first module 110 to overlap the second RF connection member 223. The second RF inspection window 243 may be disposed at a position symmetrical to the first RF inspection window 241 with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0054] The second RF extension window 244 is formed to be connected to the second RF inspection window 243. The second RF extension window 244 may be connected to the second RF inspection window 243 so as to be in communication with each other. The second RF extension window 244 may be formed to penetrate the insulating part 240. The second RF extension window 244 may expose the second RF mounting pattern 112 on which the second RF connection member 223 is mounted. Accordingly, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, the second RF extension window 244 may expose the second RF mounting pattern 112 to the inner space 230a. Therefore, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to visually determine whether the second RF connection member 223 is mounted through the second RF extension window 244. The second RF extension window 244 may be disposed in an upward direction (Z-axis direction) of the first module 110 to overlap the second RF mounting pattern 112. The second RF extension window 244 may be disposed symmetrically to the first RF extension window 242 with respect to the second axis direction (Y axis direction).

[0055] 2 to 6, the ground contact 250 is coupled to the insulator 240 between the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220. The ground contact 250 may be disposed between the first RF contact 210 and the second RF contact 220 with respect to the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The ground contact 250 is coupled to the insulator 240. The ground contact 250 may be grounded by being mounted on the first module 110. The ground contact 250 may be coupled to the insulator 240 through an assembly process. The ground contact 250 may be integrally formed with the insulator 240 through injection molding.

[0056] The ground contacts 250, together with the cover shell 230, may provide a shielding function for the first RF contacts 210 and the second RF contacts 220. The ground contacts 250 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the ground contacts 250 may be made of a metal. When the connector 300 according to the second embodiment is inserted into the inner space 230a, the ground contacts may be connected to a partition wall portion (360, shown in FIG. 10) of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment.

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 6, the ground contact 250 may include a first ground connection member 251, a second ground connection member 252, and a ground connecting member 253.

[0058] The first ground connection member 251 is intended to be connected to the bulkhead 360 of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment. The first ground connection member 251 may be connected to one side of the bulkhead 360 of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment.

[0059] The second ground connection member 252 is disposed spaced apart from the first ground connection member 251 in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The second ground connection member 252 may be disposed to face the first ground connection member 251 along the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The second ground connection member 252 may be connected to the bulkhead 360 of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment. The second ground connection member 252 may be connected to the other side of the bulkhead 360 of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment. Accordingly, the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252 may be connected to different portions of the bulkhead 360 of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment, thereby implementing double contact. The bulkhead 360 of the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may be inserted between the second ground connection member 252 and the first ground connection member 251.

[0060] The ground connection member 253 is disposed between the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The ground connection member 253 is coupled to the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252, respectively. Accordingly, the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252 may be connected through the ground connection member 253. The ground connection member 253 may be disposed between the first RF connection member 213 and the second RF connection member 223 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The ground connection member 253 may be mounted on the first module 110. The ground connection member 253 may be grounded by being mounted on the first module 110. Accordingly, the ground contact 250 may be grounded to the first module 110 through the ground connection member 253. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a ground mounting pattern 113 may be formed on the first module 110. The ground mounting pattern 113 is for mounting the ground contacts 250. That is, the ground contacts 250 may be soldered to the ground mounting pattern 113 so that the ground contacts 250 are grounded to the first module 110. The ground connecting member 253 may be mounted on the ground mounting pattern 113. The ground connecting member 253 may be mounted on a portion of the ground mounting pattern 113. Accordingly, only a portion of the ground mounting pattern 113 may be blocked by the ground connecting member 253.

[0061] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 8, the insulating portion 240 may include a ground inspection window 245 .

[0062] The ground inspection window 245 is disposed between the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The ground inspection window 245 may expose the ground connection member 253 to the inner space 230a. Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment allows the naked eye to determine whether the ground connection member 253 is mounted through the ground inspection window 245. The ground inspection window 245 may be disposed spaced apart from the first RF inspection window 241 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The ground inspection window 245 may be disposed spaced apart from the second RF inspection window 243 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The ground inspection window 245 may be disposed in an upward direction (Z-axis direction) of the first module 110 to overlap with the ground connection member 253.

[0063] Meanwhile, the length of the ground connection member 253 in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) may be longer than the length of the first RF connection member 213. Accordingly, the length of the ground inspection window 245, which exposes the ground connection member 253 to the inner space 230a in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction), may be longer than the length of the first RF inspection window 241, which exposes the first RF connection member 213 to the inner space 230a in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). That is, the cross-sectional area of ​​the ground inspection window 245 may be wider than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first RF inspection window 241. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment is embodied such that the area of ​​the ground connection member 253 exposed to the inner space 230a through the ground inspection window 245 is increased, which may facilitate determination of the presence or absence of the ground contacts 250 and electrical conduction tests.

[0064] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 8, the insulating part 240 may include a first connecting window 246 .

[0065] The first connection window 246 is disposed between the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first connection window 246 may be coupled to communicate with the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may expose the ground mounting pattern 113, on which the ground connection member 253 is mounted, through the first connection window 246. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may be embodied such that the ground mounting pattern 113 is exposed in the inner space 230a, thereby facilitating an electrical test of the ground connection member 253.

[0066] The first connection window 246 may be connected to the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. In this case, the first connection window 246 may be connected to the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 so as to communicate with each other. The first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 may be connected through the first connection window 246. Accordingly, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 are embodied so as to communicate with each other, thereby minimizing the vertical positional movement of the probe (not shown) during an electrical continuity test. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may reduce the time required for an electrical continuity test through the first connection window 246.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 8, the insulating part 240 may include a second connecting window 247.

[0068] The second connection window 247 is disposed between the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The second connection window 247 may be coupled to communicate with each of the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may expose the ground mounting pattern 113, on which the ground connection member 253 is mounted, through the second connection window 247. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may be embodied such that the ground mounting pattern 113 is exposed in the inner space 230a, thereby facilitating an electrical test of the ground connection member 253.

[0069] The second connection window 247 may be connected to the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. In this case, the second connection window 247 may be connected to the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 so as to communicate with each other. The first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 may be connected through the second connection window 247. Accordingly, in the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 are embodied so as to communicate with each other, thereby minimizing the vertical positional movement of the probe (not shown) during an electrical continuity test. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may reduce the time required for an electrical continuity test through the second connection window 247.

[0070] 2 to 8, the first connection window 246 and the second connection window 247 may be formed to penetrate the insulating portion 240. The first connection window 246 and the second connection window 247 may be disposed on both sides of the ground inspection window 245 along the first axis (X-axis) direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the first connection window 246 is disposed on the left side of the ground inspection window 245, the second connection window 247 may be disposed on the right side of the ground inspection window 245. Conversely, when the second connection window 247 is disposed on the left side of the ground inspection window 245, the first connection window 246 may be disposed on the right side of the ground inspection window 245. The following description will be given assuming that the first connection window 246 is disposed on the left side of the ground inspection window 245 and the second connection window 247 is disposed on the right side of the ground inspection window 245.

[0071] The first connection window 246 may be disposed between the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. The first connection window 246 may be disposed between the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first connection window 246 may be coupled to both the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. In this case, the first connection window 246 may be coupled to communicate with both the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245. Accordingly, the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 may be coupled through the first connection window 246.

[0072] The second connection window 247 may be disposed between the second RF inspection window 243 and the ground inspection window 245. The second connection window 247 may be disposed between the second RF inspection window 243 and the ground inspection window 245 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The second connection window 247 may be coupled to both the second RF inspection window 243 and the ground inspection window 245. In this case, the second connection window 247 may be coupled to communicate with both the second RF inspection window 243 and the ground inspection window 245. Accordingly, the second RF inspection window 243 and the ground inspection window 245 may be coupled through the second connection window 247.

[0073] 7 to 9, the widthwise length of the ground inspection window 245 (hereinafter referred to as "first length D1") in the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) may be longer than the widthwise length of the first RF inspection window 241 (hereinafter referred to as "second length D2"). Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may be embodied such that the area of ​​the ground connection member 253 exposed through the ground inspection window 245 is increased. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may have an increased space for performing an electrical test through the probe, thereby making it easier to perform the electrical test.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 7, the insulating portion 240 may include a fixing member 248 .

[0075] The fixing member 248 is disposed between the first-1 RF connection member 211 and the first RF connection member 213. The fixing member 248 may be disposed between the first-1 RF connection member 211 and the first RF connection member 213 with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The fixing member 248 may be disposed to cover a portion of the first RF connection member 213 with respect to the upper direction (Z-axis direction) of the first module 110. In this case, the fixing member 248 may press the first RF connection member 213 to support the first RF contact 210. Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may be embodied such that the fixing member 248 applies pressure to the portion where the first RF connection member 213 is mounted, thereby increasing the fixing force with which the first connection member is fixed to the first module 110. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may prevent the first RF contact 210 from coming off the first module 110. The fixing member 248 may be formed on the insulating part 240. The fixing member 248 can support the first module 110 and the first RF connecting member 213 .

[0076] A plurality of fixing members 248 may be formed. The fixing members 248 may be disposed on both sides of the first RF connection member 213 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). In this case, the fixing members 248 may be disposed to cover both sides of the first RF connection member 213. Accordingly, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may support the first RF connection member 213 on both sides through the fixing members 248. Therefore, the connector 200 according to the first embodiment may further increase the fixing force for fixing the first RF connection member 213 to the first module 110. The fixing members 248 may be disposed on both sides of the first RF inspection window 241 based on the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The fixing members 248 may be formed as part of the insulating part 240.

[0077]

[0078] <Connector according to the second embodiment>

[0079] 2 to 4, 10, and 11, the connector 300 of the second embodiment may include a first RF contact 310, a second RF contact 320, an insulating portion 330, a first coaxial cable 340, a second coaxial cable 350, a partition portion 360, and a cover shell 380.

[0080] The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 are for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The second RF contact 320 may be spaced apart from the first RF contact 310 along a first axis (X-axis) direction.

[0081] The insulating part 330 is a part to which the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 are coupled. The insulating part 330 may be coupled to the cover shell 380. The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment while being supported by the insulating part 330.

[0082] The first coaxial cable 340 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 310. The first coaxial cable 340 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment through the first RF contact 310. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 340 may be electrically connected to the first module 110. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first coaxial cable 340 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 disposed apart from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 using its flexibility. For example, the first coaxial cable 340 may be electrically connected directly to the second module 120. For example, the first coaxial cable 340 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 by connecting to a mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 disposed apart using the first coaxial cable 340.

[0083] The second coaxial cable 350 is electrically connected to the second RF contact 320. The second coaxial cable 350 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment through the second RF contact 320. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 350 may be electrically connected to the first module 110. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the second coaxial cable 350 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 disposed apart from the first module 110 while being electrically connected to the first module 110 using its flexibility. For example, the second coaxial cable 350 may be electrically connected directly to the second module 120. For example, the second coaxial cable 350 may be electrically connected to the second module 120 by connecting to a mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 disposed apart using the second coaxial cable 350.

[0084] Therefore, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0085] First, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment is implemented to electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are disposed apart, using the flexible first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350. Therefore, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can implement 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 (not shown), not only when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are disposed apart from each other, but also when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are disposed facing in different directions. Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can reduce the cost of electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120 compared to the comparative example using a flexible circuit board.

[0086] Second, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment is embodied to transmit multiple RF signals using the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350. Therefore, in comparison with the comparative example which transmits a single RF signal using a single RF signal transmission cable, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can be used to better suit electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceivers which require transmission of multiple signals in a limited space.

[0087] 2 to 4 and 10 to 12, the partition wall 360 is coupled to the cover shell 380. The first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 may be disposed on one side of the partition wall 360 in the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350 may be disposed on the other side of the partition wall 360. That is, the partition wall 360 may be disposed between the first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 and the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350. Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may implement a shielding function between the first coaxial cable 340, the first RF contact 310, the second coaxial cable 350, and the second RF contact 320 by using the partition wall 360. Therefore, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can transmit multiple RF signals using multiple coaxial cables while preventing the RF signals from interfering with each other. For example, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can shield a first signal line formed by electrically connecting the first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 and a second signal line formed by electrically connecting the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350 using the partition 360. Therefore, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can contribute to improving EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) shielding performance and EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) performance between RF signals transmitted through the coaxial cables using the partition 360. The partition 360 can be formed of an electrically conductive material. For example, the partition 360 can be formed of a metal. The partition wall portion 360 can be grounded by being connected to the ground contact 250 of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment.

[0088] Hereinafter, the first RF contact 310, the second RF contact 320, the insulating portion 330, the first coaxial cable 340, the second coaxial cable 350, the partition portion 360, and the cover shell 380 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0089] 2 to 4 and 10 to 12, the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 are for transmitting RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 can transmit very high frequency RF signals. The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 may be supported by the insulating part 330. The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 may be coupled to the insulating part 330 through an assembly process. The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 may be integrally molded with the insulating part 330 through injection molding.

[0090] The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 may be spaced apart from each other based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, thereby being electrically connected to the first module 110.

[0091] 2 to 12 illustrate the connector 300 according to the second embodiment as including only two RF contacts, i.e., the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may include three or more RF contacts. In this case, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may be provided with coaxial cables corresponding to the number of RF contacts. For example, if the connector 300 according to the second embodiment has three RF contacts, the connector 300 may also have three coaxial cables. This specification will be described based on the connector 300 according to the second embodiment including two RF contacts, i.e., the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains to deriving an embodiment in which the connector 300 according to the second embodiment has three or more RF contacts and coaxial cables.

[0092] 10 to 12, the first RF contact 310 may include a first RF connection member 312 and the first RF connecting member 311.

[0093] The first RF connecting member 312 is electrically connected to the first coaxial cable 340. The first coaxial cable 340 may be electrically connected to the first RF connection member 311 through the first RF connecting member 312. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 340 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment through the first RF connection member 311. The first RF connecting member 312 may be disposed inside the insulating part 330. The first RF connecting member 312 may be molded integrally with the insulating part 330 through injection molding.

[0094] The first RF connection member 311 is intended to be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment. The first RF connection member 311 may be connected to an RF contact of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 340 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment. The first RF connection member 311 may be coupled to the insulating part 330 so as to be exposed to the outside. The first RF connection member 311 may be connected to the connector 200 according to the first embodiment through a connection hole (not shown) formed in the cover shell 380.

[0095] The first RF contact 310 may be made of an electrically conductive material, for example, a metal.

[0096] 10 to 12, the second RF contact 320 may include a second RF connection member 322 and a second RF connecting member 321. The second RF connection member 322 and the second RF connecting member 321 may be embodied to approximately coincide with the first RF connection member 312 and the first RF connecting member 311, respectively, and therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0097] The insulating part 330 supports the first RF contact 310, the second RF contact 320, the first coaxial cable 340, and the second coaxial cable 350. The first RF contact 310, the second RF contact 320, the first coaxial cable 340, and the second coaxial cable 350 may be coupled to the insulating part 330. The insulating part 330 may be made of an insulating material.

[0098] 10 to 12, the insulating part 330 may include an insulating body 331, a partition groove 332, a first cable receiving groove 333, and a second cable receiving groove 334.

[0099] The insulation body 331 forms the overall outer shape of the insulation part 330. The insulation body 331 may be received inside the cover shell 380. The bulkhead groove 332 is for receiving the bulkhead part 360. The bulkhead groove 332 may be implemented by forming a groove to a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulation body 331. The bulkhead part 360 may be inserted into the bulkhead groove 332 to be coupled to the insulation part 330. The first cable receiving groove 333 is for receiving the first coaxial cable 340. The first cable receiving groove 333 may be implemented by forming a groove to a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulation body 331. The first coaxial cable 340 may be inserted into the first cable receiving groove 333 to be coupled to the insulation part 330. The first RF connection member 312 and the first coaxial cable 340 may come into contact with each other through the first cable receiving groove 333. The second cable receiving groove 334 is for receiving the second coaxial cable 350. The second cable receiving groove 334 may be implemented by forming a groove to a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulation body 331. The second coaxial cable 350 may be inserted into the second cable receiving groove 334 and coupled to the insulation part 330. The second RF connection member 322 and the second coaxial cable 350 may come into contact with each other through the second cable receiving groove 334.

[0100] The first coaxial cable 340 electrically connects the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are spaced apart from each other. One side of the first coaxial cable 340 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 340 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 through the first RF contact 310. The first coaxial cable 340 may include a first connection pin 341, a first inner insulating member 342, a first shielding member 343, and a first outer insulating member 344. The first connection pin 341 is electrically connected to the first RF connection member 311. The first connection pin 341 may contact the first RF connection member 311 through the first cable receiving groove 333 and be electrically connected to the first RF connection member 311. The first inner insulating member 342 is coupled to the first connection pin 341. The first internal insulating member 342 may be coupled to the first connection pin 341 to surround the exterior of the first connection pin 341. The first connection pin 341 may be coupled to the first internal insulating member 342 such that a portion of the first connection pin 341 is exposed to the exterior. Accordingly, the first connection pin 341 may be embodied such that the remaining portion of the first connection pin 341 is insulated except for the portion electrically connected to the first RF connection member 311. The first internal insulating member 342 may be formed of an insulating material. The first shielding member 343 performs a shielding function for the first connection pin 341. The first shielding member 343 may prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the first connection pin 341 from radiating to the exterior. The first shielding member 343 may be coupled to the first internal insulating member 342 to surround the exterior of the first internal insulating member 342. The first shielding member 343 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the first shielding member 343 may be formed of a metal. The first outer insulating member 344 is coupled to the first shielding member 343. The first outer insulating member 344 may be coupled to the first shielding member 343 to surround the outside of the first shielding member 343.The first shielding member 343 may be coupled to the first outer insulating member 344 such that a portion of the first shielding member 343 is exposed to the outside from the first outer insulating member 344. The first outer insulating member 344 may be made of an insulating material.

[0101] The second coaxial cable 350 electrically connects the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are spaced apart from each other. One side of the first coaxial cable 340 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 350 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 through the second RF contact 320. The second coaxial cable 350 may include a second connection pin 351, a second inner insulating member 352, a second shielding member 353, and a second outer insulating member 354. The second connection pin 351 is electrically connected to the second RF connection member 31. The second connection pin 351 may contact the second RF connection member 31 through the second cable receiving groove 334 and be electrically connected to the second RF connection member 31. The second inner insulating member 352 is coupled to the second connection pin 351. The second internal insulating member 352 may be coupled to the second connection pin 351 to surround the exterior of the second connection pin 351. The second connection pin 351 may be coupled to the second internal insulating member 352 such that a portion of the second connection pin 351 is exposed to the exterior. Accordingly, the second connection pin 351 may be embodied such that the remaining portion of the second connection pin 351, except for the portion electrically connected to the second RF connection member, is insulated from the exterior. The second internal insulating member 352 may be formed of an insulating material. The second shielding member 353 performs a shielding function for the second connection pin 351. The second shielding member 353 may prevent electromagnetic waves, RF signals, etc. generated from the second connection pin 351 from radiating to the exterior. The second shielding member 353 may be coupled to the second internal insulating member 352 to surround the exterior of the second internal insulating member 352. The second shielding member 353 may be formed of a conductive material. For example, the second shielding member 353 may be formed of a metal. The second outer insulating member 354 is coupled to the second shielding member 353. The second outer insulating member 354 may be coupled to the second shielding member 353 to surround the exterior of the second shielding member 353.The second shielding member 353 may be coupled to the second outer insulating member 354 such that a portion of the second shielding member 353 is exposed to the outside from the second outer insulating member 354. The second outer insulating member 354 may be made of an insulating material.

[0102] 2 to 12, the partition wall 360 is coupled to the cover shell 380. The partition wall 360 is grounded to perform a shielding function. The first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 may be disposed on one side of the partition wall 360 in the first axis direction (X-axis direction), and the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350 may be disposed on the other side of the partition wall 360. Accordingly, the partition wall 360 may prevent the RF signal generated from the first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 and the RF signal generated from the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350 from interfering with each other. In addition, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can increase the shielding between the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320 through the partition portion 360 without increasing the distance between the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320, thereby contributing to the miniaturization of the product.

[0103] The partition 360 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the partition 360 may be made of metal. The partition 360 may be made of a thin metal plate. The partition 360 may be implemented as a plurality of plates overlapping each other in the first axis direction (X-axis direction). The partition 360 may be connected to a mating ground contact of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, thereby being grounded. The partition 360 may be coupled to the insulating part 330 through an assembly process. The partition 360 may be inserted into the partition groove 332 and coupled to the insulating part 330.

[0104] 10 to 12, the partition wall part 360 may include a partition wall main body 361 and a ground member 362.

[0105] The bulkhead body 361 is received in the bulkhead groove 332. The bulkhead body 361 may be received in the bulkhead groove 332 and disposed inside the insulating body 331. The bulkhead body 361 may be coupled to the cover shell 380. The first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 may be disposed on one side of the bulkhead body 361, and the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350 may be disposed on the other side of the bulkhead body 361. Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can shield the first RF contact 310 and the first coaxial cable 340 from the second RF contact 320 and the second coaxial cable 350 through the bulkhead body 361. The bulkhead body 361 may be formed of a thin plate made of a conductive material. For example, the bulkhead body 361 may be formed of a thin metal plate. The bulkhead body 361 may be formed of a plurality of plates.

[0106] The grounding member 362 is connected to the ground contact 250 of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment and is grounded. The grounding member 362 may be formed to protrude from the bulkhead body 361. The grounding member 362 may be formed to protrude downward (in the Z-axis direction) from the bulkhead body 361. The grounding member 362 may be formed to protrude outward from the insulating body 331. Meanwhile, the grounding member 362 may be grounded through the cover shell 380. The grounding member 362 may extend along a second axis direction (in the Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (in the X-axis direction) and be connected to the cover shell 380 and grounded.

[0107] 2 to 4 and 10 to 12, the cover shell 380 is coupled to the insulating portion 330. The cover shell 380 may be coupled to the insulating portion 330 so as to shield at least a portion of the insulating portion 330. The insulating portion 330 may be received in a receiving groove (not shown) formed in the cover shell 380. A rear surface of the cover shell 380 may be open so that the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 can be inserted therein. The first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 may be coupled to the insulating portion 330 through the rear surface of the cover shell 380.

[0108] The cover shell 380 may include a first cover shell 381 and a second cover shell 382 .

[0109] The first cover shell 381 accommodates the insulating part 330. The first cover shell 381 may have connection holes (not shown) for exposing the first RF connection member 311 and the second RF connection member 31 to the outside while accommodating the insulating part 330. The connection holes may be formed through a lower part of the first cover shell 381. The first RF connection member 311 and the second RF connection member 31 are implemented to be connected to the RF connector of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment through the connection holes.

[0110] 2 to 4 and 10 to 12, the second cover shell 382 is disposed under the insulating part 330. The second cover shell 382 may be detachably coupled to the first cover shell 381. The second cover shell 382 may be integrally formed with the first cover shell 381. The following description will be given assuming that the second cover shell 382 is detachably coupled to the first cover shell 381. The second cover shell 382 may be coupled to the partition wall part 360. The second cover shell 382 may be integrally formed with the partition wall part 360. The second cover shell 382 may be made of a conductive material. For example, the second cover shell 382 may be made of a metal material.

[0111] 10 to 12, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment may include an alignment portion 370. The alignment portion 370 is configured to align the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350. The alignment portion 370 is coupled to the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 to align the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350. The first coaxial cable 340 may be inserted into a first cable insertion hole 371 formed in the alignment portion 370 to be coupled to the alignment portion 370, and the second coaxial cable 350 may be inserted into a second cable insertion hole 372 formed in the alignment portion 370 to be coupled to the alignment portion 370. The second cable insertion hole 372 may be formed in the alignment portion 370, spaced apart from the first cable insertion hole 371 along the first axis direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment is embodied such that the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 are coupled to each other while being spaced apart in the first axis direction (X-axis direction) through the alignment portion 370. Therefore, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment uses the alignment portion 370 to maintain the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 spaced apart from each other along the first axis direction (X-axis direction), thereby reducing the degree of damage or breakage caused by interference between the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 due to vibration or shaking.

[0112] The alignment portion 370 may be coupled to the second cover shell 382. The second cover shell 382 has an alignment receiving groove 921, and Includes alignment supportThe alignment receiving groove 921 is for receiving the alignment portion 370. The alignment receiving groove 921 may be disposed behind the insulating portion 330 (in the direction of the arrow BD) with respect to the second axis direction (Y axis direction). The alignment receiving groove 921 may be embodied to communicate with the first cable receiving groove 333 and the second cable receiving groove 334. Accordingly, when the alignment portion 370 is received in the alignment receiving groove 921 while being coupled to the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350, the first coaxial cable 340 and the second coaxial cable 350 may be inserted into the first cable receiving groove 333 and the second cable receiving groove 334, respectively, and electrically connected to the first RF contact 310 and the second RF contact 320.

[0113] The partition wall 360 extends forward (in the direction of arrow FD) based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction). Front shielding member 911, and may extend rearward (in the direction of arrow BD) with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction) to connect to the alignment portion 370. Accordingly, when the grounding member 362 of the partition portion 360 is grounded to the mating ground contact of the connector 200 according to the first embodiment, the front shielding member 911 may be grounded through the partition portion 360, and the alignment portion 370 may be grounded through the partition portion 360.

[0114] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 14, the cover shell 380 may include a locking portion 390 .

[0115] The locking portion 390 is used to fix the insulating portion 330. The cover shell 380 and the insulating portion 330 can be coupled to each other through the locking portion 390.

[0116] As shown in FIG. 14, the locking portion 390 may include a locking protrusion 391 , a locking groove 392 , and a support protrusion 393 .

[0117] The locking protrusion 391 is formed on the insulating part 330. The locking protrusion 391 may protrude from the insulating body 331.

[0118] The locking groove 392 may be formed in the cover shell 380. In this case, the locking groove 392 may be formed in the second cover shell 382. The locking groove 392 may be implemented as a groove dug to a predetermined depth in the cover shell 380. In this case, the locking protrusion 391 may be inserted into the locking groove 392 for engagement. Alternatively, the locking groove 392 may be implemented as a hole penetrating the cover shell 380. In this case, the locking protrusion 391 may be inserted into the locking groove 392 for engagement.

[0119] The support protrusion 393 is inserted into the locking groove 392 to support the locking protrusion 391. The support protrusion 393 supports the locking protrusion 391, thereby preventing the insulating part 330 from being separated from the cover shell 380. Accordingly, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can maintain a state in which the insulating part 330 and the cover shell 380 are firmly coupled together through the support protrusion 393. Therefore, the connector 300 according to the second embodiment can prevent the insulating part 330 and the cover shell 380 from being separated from each other due to external impact. The support protrusion 393 may be embodied as a part of the insulating part 330. The support protrusion 393 can support the locking protrusion 391 inserted into the locking groove 392.

[0120] The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains that various substitutions, modifications and alterations are possible within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

Claims

1. a first RF contact (210) for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission; a second RF contact (220) disposed at a distance from the first RF contact (210) along a first axis direction (X-axis direction); an insulating portion (240) to which the first RF contact (210) and the second RF contact (220) are coupled; and a cover shell (230) to which the insulating portion (240) is bonded, The first RF contact (210) includes a first-1 RF connection member (211) for connection with an RF contact of a mating connector, a first-2 RF connection member (212) disposed apart from the first-1 RF connection member (211) along a second axis (Y axis) perpendicular to the first axis (X axis), and a first RF linking member (213) disposed between the first-1 RF connection member (211) and the first-2 RF connection member (212) along the second axis (Y axis), The insulating portion 240 includes a first RF inspection window 241 disposed between the first RF connection member 211 and the first RF connection member 212 based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction), The connector is characterized in that the first RF connection member (213) is arranged to be exposed through the first RF inspection window (241).

2. The insulating portion 240 includes a first RF extension window 242 formed to be connected to the first RF inspection window 241, 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the first RF extension window (242) exposes a first RF mounting pattern (111) on which the first RF connection member (213) is mounted.

3. a ground contact (250) coupled to the insulating portion (240) between the first RF contact (210) and the second RF contact (220); The ground contact (250) includes a first ground connection member (251) to be connected to a partition wall portion of a mating connector, a second ground connection member (252) disposed apart from the first ground connection member (251) based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction), and a ground connection member (253) disposed between the first ground connection member (251) and the second ground connection member (252) based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction), The insulating portion 240 includes a ground inspection window 245 disposed between the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252 in the second axis direction (Y axis direction), 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the ground connection member (253) is positioned so as to be exposed through the ground inspection window (245).

4. The insulating portion 240 includes a first connection window 246 disposed between the first RF inspection window 241 and the ground inspection window 245 based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction), 4. The connector of claim 3, wherein the first coupling window (246) is coupled in communication with each of the first RF test window (241) and the ground test window (245).

5. 4. The connector of claim 3, wherein the width of the ground inspection window (245) is longer than the width of the first RF inspection window (241) based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction).

6. The first RF contact (210) includes a first RF connection member (213) coupled to the first-first RF connection member (211) and the first-second RF connection member (212), respectively; The insulating portion (240) includes a fixing member (248) disposed between the first-first RF connection member (211) and the first RF coupling member (213), 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the fixing member (248) presses the first RF connecting member (213) to support the first RF contact (210).

7. The insulating portion 240 includes a second RF inspection window 243 disposed to be spaced apart from the first RF inspection window 241 in the first axis direction (X-axis direction), The second RF contact 220 includes a second RF connection member 223 spaced apart from the first RF connection member 213 in the first axis direction (X-axis direction), 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the second RF connection member (223) is arranged to be exposed through the second RF inspection window (243).

8. a first RF contact (210) for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission; a second RF contact (220) disposed at a distance from the first RF contact (210) along a first axis direction (X-axis direction); an insulating portion (240) to which the first RF contact (210) and the second RF contact (220) are coupled; and a cover shell (230) to which the insulating portion (240) is coupled; and a ground contact (250) coupled to the insulating portion (240) between the first RF contact (210) and the second RF contact (220), The ground contact (250) includes a first ground connection member (251) for connection to a partition wall portion of a mating connector, a second ground connection member (252) arranged at a distance from the first ground connection member (251) based on a second axis direction (Y axis direction) perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction), and a ground connection member (253) arranged between the first ground connection member (251) and the second ground connection member (252) based on the second axis direction (Y axis direction), The insulating portion 240 includes a ground inspection window 245 disposed between the first ground connection member 251 and the second ground connection member 252 in the second axis direction (Y axis direction), The connector is characterized in that the ground connection member (253) is arranged so as to be exposed through the ground inspection window (245).

9. 9. The connector of claim 8, further comprising a first RF inspection window (241) spaced apart from the ground inspection window (245) based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction), wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the ground inspection window (245) is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first RF inspection window (241).

10. a first RF inspection window (241) spaced apart from the ground inspection window (245) based on the first axis direction (X-axis direction); 9. The board connector of claim 8, wherein the insulating portion (240) includes a first connection window (246) disposed between the first RF inspection window (241) and the ground inspection window (245) so as to communicate with the first RF inspection window (241) and the ground inspection window (245) respectively based on the first axis (X-axis direction), and a second connection window (247) spaced apart from the first connection window (246) based on the first axis (X-axis direction) and communicating with the ground inspection window (245).

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