Connector Set

Abstract

To provide a connector set that can suppress the influence of an LC resonance circuit on a transfer of a high-frequency signal between a first connector and a second connector due to the capacitance between a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal.SOLUTION: A first ground terminal includes a first part extending in an up-down direction. A third ground terminal includes a second part extending in the up-down direction. A first connector exists on a second connector. One or more first signal terminals are in contact with one or more second signal terminals. When the first part and the second part face each other, a space exists between the first part and the second part. When the first part or the second part is inclined with respect to the up-down direction, the space becomes larger upward from below.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector set including a first connector and a second connector. [Background technology]

[0002] As an example of a conventional invention relating to a connector set, a plug connector and a receptacle connector are known, as described in Patent Document 1. The plug connector has a first ground terminal. The receptacle connector has a second ground terminal. The plug connector and the receptacle connector are coupled to each other. At this time, the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal come into surface contact. This electrically connects the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-331679 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the plug connector and receptacle connector described in Patent Document 1, the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal are in surface contact. However, minute irregularities exist on the surfaces of the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal. In this case, a minute gap is formed between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal. When such a gap is formed, capacitance is formed between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal. Furthermore, the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal have an inductance component. The inductance component and capacitance form an LC resonant circuit. Such an LC resonant circuit causes noise generation. In other words, the LC resonant circuit affects the transmission of high-frequency signals between the plug connector and the receptacle connector.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a connector set that can suppress the influence of an LC resonant circuit caused by the capacitance between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal on the transmission of high-frequency signals between the first connector and the second connector. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A connector set according to one aspect of the present invention includes: A connector set comprising a first connector and a second connector, the first connector includes a first body member, a first ground terminal, a second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals; the second connector includes a second body member, a third ground terminal, a fourth ground terminal, and one or more second signal terminals; the first ground terminal, the second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals are supported by the first body member; the third ground terminal, the fourth ground terminal, and one or more second signal terminals are supported by the second body member; the second ground terminal is located to the left of the first ground terminal, the one or more first signal terminals are located between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal in the left-right direction, the fourth ground terminal is located to the left of the third ground terminal, the one or more second signal terminals are located between the third ground terminal and the fourth ground terminal in the left-right direction; the first ground terminal includes a first portion extending in a vertical direction, the third ground terminal includes a second portion extending in a vertical direction, the first connector is located above the second connector; the one or more first signal terminals contact the one or more second signal terminals; Because the first part and the second part face each other, a space exists between the first part and the second part, and because the first part and / or the second part are tilted in the vertical direction, the space becomes larger from bottom to top. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The connector set according to the present invention can prevent the LC resonant circuit caused by the capacitance between the first terminal and the second terminal from affecting the transmission of high-frequency signals between the first connector and the second connector. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector set 1. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first connector 10 and the second connector 110. As shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the second connector 110. As shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the terminals of the connector set 1. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1a. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1b. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1c. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1d. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1e. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1f. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] (Embodiment) [Connector set 1 structure] A connector set 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 110, will be described below. FIG.

[0010] 1, the downward direction is the direction in which the second connector 110 and the first connector 10 are arranged in this order. The rightward direction is the direction in which the first signal terminals 13a to 13k are arranged in this order in the first connector 10. The up-down axis, left-right axis, and front-rear axis are perpendicular to one another. However, the up-down axis, left-right axis, and front-rear axis in this specification are axes defined for the convenience of explanation, and do not necessarily coincide with the up-down axis, left-right axis, and front-rear axis when the connector set 1 is in use.

[0011] The connector set 1 is used, for example, to connect two circuit boards. As shown in Fig. 1, the connector set 1 includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 110. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are mated, the second connector 110 is located above the first connector 10.

[0012] [Structure of the first connector] Next, a description will be given of the structure of the first connector 10. FIG.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the first connector 10 includes a first body member 12, first signal terminals 13a to 13v, a first ground terminal 14r, a second ground terminal 14l, fifth ground terminals 16ra and rb, and sixth ground terminals 16la and 16lb.

[0014] As shown in Fig. 2, the first main body member 12 includes a protrusion 12a, a frame 12b, and a connecting portion 12c. The protrusion 12a extends in the left-right direction when viewed downward. More specifically, the protrusion 12a has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. When viewed downward, the protrusion 12a has two long sides extending in the left-right direction and two short sides extending in the front-rear direction.

[0015] When viewed from below, the frame portion 12b has a ring shape that surrounds the periphery of the protrusion portion 12a. When viewed from below, the frame portion 12b has a rectangular inner edge and a rectangular outer edge. Therefore, the frame portion 12b has front and rear edges extending in the left-right direction and left and right edges extending in the front-to-back direction. When viewed from below, the protrusion portion 12a is located within the area surrounded by the frame portion 12b. The protrusion portion 12a does not contact the frame portion 12b.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 2, the connecting portion 12c is located between the protrusion 12a and the frame portion 12b when viewed from below, and connects the protrusion 12a and the frame portion 12b. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 12c connects the lower portion of the protrusion 12a and the lower portion of the frame portion 12b. The material of the first main body member 12 is an insulating material. The material of the first main body member 12 is, for example, resin.

[0017] The first ground terminal 14r is connected to a ground potential. As shown in FIG. 2, the first ground terminal 14r is supported by the first body member 12. Specifically, the first ground terminal 14r is supported by the right side, front side, and rear side of the frame portion 12b. The structure of the first ground terminal 14r will be described below.

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first ground terminal 14r includes a first ground terminal body 14ra, a first ground terminal front body 14rb, a first ground terminal rear body 14rc, and a first ground terminal cover 14rd. The first ground terminal body 14ra is provided on the left, top, and right surfaces of the right side of the frame 12b. A portion of the first ground terminal body 14ra is embedded in the right side of the frame 12b, as shown in FIG. 2. The first ground terminal front body 14rb is provided on the front, top, and rear surfaces of the right end of the front side of the frame 12b. A portion of the first ground terminal front body 14rb is embedded in the front side of the frame 12b. The first ground terminal rear body 14rc is provided on the front, top, and rear surfaces of the right end of the rear side of the frame 12b. A portion of the first ground terminal rear body 14rc is embedded in the rear side of the frame 12b. The first ground terminal cover part 14rd is provided on the right end of the protrusion 12a, and a part of the first ground terminal cover part 14rd is embedded in the right end of the protrusion 12a.

[0019] The second ground terminal 14l is connected to a ground potential. As shown in FIG. 2, the second ground terminal 14l is supported by the first body member 12. The second ground terminal 14l is located to the left of the first ground terminal 14r. The second ground terminal 14l has a structure symmetrical to that of the first ground terminal 14r, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. The second ground terminal 14l is fabricated by bending a metal member. The second ground terminal 14l is made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0020] High-frequency signals are input to and output from the first signal terminals 13a to 13v. The first signal terminals 13a to 13v are supported by the first main body member 12. The first signal terminals 13a to 13v are located between the first ground terminal 14r and the second ground terminal 14l in the left-right direction. More specifically, portions of the first signal terminals 13a to 13k are embedded in the rear edge of the frame portion 12b. As a result, the first signal terminals 13a to 13k are supported by the frame portion 12b so as to be aligned in the left-right direction in the area behind the protrusion 12a. The first signal terminals 13a to 13k are aligned in a line from left to right in this order. Portions of the first signal terminals 13l to 13v are embedded in the front edge of the frame portion 12b. The first signal terminals 13l to 13v are supported by the frame portion 12b so as to be aligned in the left-right direction in the area in front of the protrusion 12a. The first signal terminals 13l to 13v are located in front of the first signal terminals 13a to 13k. The first signal terminals 13l to 13v are lined up in a row from left to right. The first signal terminals 13l to 13v are made by bending a rod-shaped metal member. The first signal terminals 13a to 13v are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0021] The fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb are connected to a ground potential. As shown in FIG. 2, the fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb are supported by the first body member 12. However, the fifth ground terminal 16rb is not shown because it is not visible. Specifically, the fifth ground terminal 16ra is located between the first ground terminal front portion 14rb and the first signal terminal 13v. The fifth ground terminal 16ra is supported by the front edge of the frame portion 12b. However, the fifth ground terminal 16ra can be elastically deformed in the front-to-rear direction. The fifth ground terminal 16rb is located between the first ground terminal rear portion 14rc and the first signal terminal 13k. The fifth ground terminal 16rb is supported by the rear edge of the frame portion 12b. However, the fifth ground terminal 16rb can be elastically deformed in the front-to-rear direction. The fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb are fabricated by bending a rod-shaped metal member. The fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0022] The sixth ground terminals 16la, 16lb are connected to a ground potential. As shown in FIG. 2, the sixth ground terminals 16la, 16lb are supported by the first body member 12. However, since the sixth ground terminal 16lb is not visible, it is not shown in the drawings. The sixth ground terminals 16la, 16lb have a structure symmetrical to the fifth ground terminals 16ra, 16rb, and therefore their description will be omitted. The sixth ground terminals 16la, 16lb are fabricated by bending a metal member. The sixth ground terminals 16la, 16lb are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0023] The first connector 10 described above is mounted on a first circuit board (not shown) with the bottom surface of the first body member 12 facing the first circuit board. Specifically, portions of the first signal terminals 13a to 13v, the first ground terminal 14r, the second ground terminal 14l, the fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb, and the sixth ground terminals 16la and 16lb are exposed from the bottom surface of the first body member 12. Solder is then applied to each of these portions. As a result, the first signal terminals 13a to 13v, the first ground terminal 14r, the second ground terminal 14l, the fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb, and the sixth ground terminals 16la and 16lb are connected to electrodes of the first circuit board.

[0024] [Structure of the second connector] Next, a description will be given of the structure of second connector 110. FIG.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 3, the second connector 110 includes a second main body member 112, second signal terminals 113a to 113v, a third ground terminal 114r, and a fourth ground terminal 114l.

[0026] The second main body member 112 includes a bottom surface portion 112a and a frame portion 112b. The frame portion 112b has a ring shape when viewed from above. More specifically, the frame portion 112b has a rectangular outer edge and a rectangular inner edge when viewed from above. Each of the outer edge and the inner edge of the frame portion 112b has two long sides extending in the left-right direction and two short sides extending in the front-rear direction when viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 4, the bottom surface portion 112a covers the upper surface of the area surrounded by the frame portion 112b when viewed from above. The second main body member 112 is made of an insulating material. The second main body member 112 is made of, for example, resin.

[0027] The third ground terminal 114r is connected to a ground potential. The third ground terminal 114r is supported by the second body member 112. Specifically, the third ground terminal 114r is supported by the right side, front side, and rear side of the frame portion 112b. The structure of the third ground terminal 114r will be described below.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 3, the third ground terminal 114r includes a third ground terminal main body 114ra, a third ground terminal front portion 114rb, and a third ground terminal rear portion 114rc. The third ground terminal main body 114ra is provided on the left, top, and right surfaces of the right side of the frame portion 12b. A portion of the third ground terminal main body 114ra is embedded in the right side of the frame portion 112b, as shown in FIG. 4. The third ground terminal front portion 114rb is provided on the front, top, and rear surfaces of the right end of the front side of the frame portion 112b. A portion of the third ground terminal front portion 114rb is embedded in the front side of the frame portion 112b. The third ground terminal rear portion 114rc is provided on the front, top, and rear surfaces of the right end of the rear side of the frame portion 112b. A portion of the third ground terminal rear portion 114rc is embedded in the rear side of the frame portion 112b.

[0029] The fourth ground terminal 114l is connected to a ground potential. As shown in FIG. 3, the fourth ground terminal 114l is supported by the first body member 12. The fourth ground terminal 114l is located to the left of the third ground terminal 114r. The structure of the fourth ground terminal 114l is symmetrical to that of the third ground terminal 114r, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. The third ground terminal 114r and the fourth ground terminal 114l are fabricated by bending a metal member. The third ground terminal 114r and the fourth ground terminal 114l are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0030] High-frequency signals are input to and output from the second signal terminals 113a to 113v. The second signal terminals 113a to 113v are supported by the second main body member 112. The second signal terminals 113a to 113v are located between the third ground terminal 114r and the fourth ground terminal 114l in the left-right direction. More specifically, portions of the second signal terminals 113a to 113k are embedded in the rear edge of the frame portion 112b. The second signal terminals 113a to 113k are lined up in this order from left to right. Portions of the second signal terminals 113l to 113v are embedded in the front edge of the frame portion 112b. The second signal terminals 113l to 113v are located in front of the second signal terminals 113a to 113k. The second signal terminals 113l to 113v are lined up in this order from left to right. The second signal terminals 113a to 113v are made by bending a rod-shaped metal member, and are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0031] In the second connector 110 described above, the second connector 110 is mounted on a second circuit board (not shown) so that the top surface of the second body member 112 faces the circuit board. Specifically, portions of the second signal terminals 113a to 113v, a portion of the third ground terminal 114r, and a portion of the fourth ground terminal 114l are exposed from the bottom surface of the second body member 112. Solder is then applied to each of these portions. As a result, the second signal terminals 113a to 113v, the third ground terminal 114r, and the fourth ground terminal 114l are each connected to an electrode of the second circuit board.

[0032] [Relationship between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r] Here, the relationship between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r will be described. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the terminals of the connector set 1. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Fig. 1.

[0033] 4, the first signal terminals 13a to 13v are in contact with the second signal terminals 113a to 113v, respectively. The fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb are in contact with the third ground terminal 114r while elastically deforming. The sixth ground terminals 161a and 161b are in contact with the fourth ground terminal 1141a while elastically deforming.

[0034] The first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r may or may not be in contact with each other. In this embodiment, the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r are not in contact with each other.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 5, the first ground terminal 14r includes a first portion 14raa extending in the vertical direction. The first portion 14raa is a part of the first ground terminal main body 14ra. The first portion 14raa is exposed from the left surface of the right edge of the frame portion 12b. More specifically, the first portion 14raa has a first main surface, a second main surface, and two first side surfaces. The first main surface is exposed from the first body member 12. The second main surface and the two first side surfaces of the first portion 14raa are embedded in the first body member 12, thereby holding the first portion 14raa in the first body member 12. As a result, the first portion 14raa cannot be elastically deformed by being held by the first body member 12.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 5, the third ground terminal 114r includes a second portion 114raa extending in the vertical direction. The second portion 114raa is a part of the third ground terminal main body 114ra. The second portion 114raa is exposed from the right surface of the right edge of the frame portion 112b. More specifically, the second portion 114raa has a third main surface, a fourth main surface, and two second side surfaces. The third main surface is exposed from the second main body member 112. The fourth main surface and the two second side surfaces of the second portion 114raa are embedded in the second main body member 112, thereby holding the second portion 114raa to the second main body member 112. As a result, the second portion 114raa cannot be elastically deformed by being held by the second main body member 112.

[0037] Here, the first portion 14raa and the second portion 114raa face each other, so that a space Sp1 exists between the first portion 14raa and the second portion 114raa. The first portion 14raa is located to the right of the second portion 114raa. The first portion 14raa and / or the second portion 114raa are tilted with respect to the vertical direction, so that the space Sp1 increases from bottom to top. In this embodiment, the first portion 14raa is tilted with respect to the vertical direction. The upper end of the first portion 14raa is located to the right of the lower end of the first portion 14raa. The second portion 114raa is not tilted with respect to the vertical direction. However, the first portion 14raa is not in contact with the second portion 114raa.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 5, the first ground terminal 14r includes a first portion 14rda extending in the vertical direction. The first portion 14rda is a part of the first ground terminal cover portion 14rd. The first portion 14rda is exposed from the right surface of the protrusion 12a. More specifically, the first portion 14rda has a first main surface, a second main surface, and two first side surfaces. The first main surface is exposed from the first body member 12. The second main surface and the two first side surfaces of the first portion 14rda are embedded in the first body member 12, thereby holding the first portion 14rda in the first body member 12. As a result, the first portion 14rda cannot be elastically deformed by being held by the first body member 12.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 5, the third ground terminal 114r includes a second portion 114rab extending in the vertical direction. The second portion 114rab is a part of the third ground terminal main body 114ra. The second portion 114rab is exposed from the left surface of the right edge of the frame portion 112b. More specifically, the second portion 114rda has a third main surface, a fourth main surface, and two second side surfaces. The third main surface is exposed from the second main body member 112. The fourth main surface and the two second side surfaces of the second portion 114rab are embedded in the second main body member 112, thereby holding the second portion 114rab to the second main body member 112. As a result, the second portion 114rab cannot elastically deform because it is held by the second main body member 112.

[0040] Here, the first portion 14rda and the second portion 114rab face each other, so that a space Sp2 exists between the first portion 14rda and the second portion 114rab. The first portion 14rda is located to the left of the second portion 114rab. The first portion 14rda and / or the second portion 114rda are tilted with respect to the vertical direction, so that the space Sp2 becomes larger from bottom to top. In this embodiment, the first portion 14rda is tilted with respect to the vertical direction. The upper end of the first portion 14rda is located to the left of the lower end of the first portion 14rda. However, the first portion 14rda is not in contact with the second portion 114rab.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 6 , the first ground terminal 14r includes a first portion 14rba extending in the up-down direction. The first portion 14rba is a part of the first ground terminal front portion 14rb. The first portion 14rba is exposed from the rear surface of the front edge of the frame portion 12b. More specifically, the first portion 14rba has a first main surface, a second main surface, and two first side surfaces. The first main surface is exposed from the first body member 12. The second main surface and the two first side surfaces of the first portion 14rba are embedded in the first body member 12, thereby holding the first portion 14rba in the first body member 12. As a result, the first portion 14rba cannot be elastically deformed by being held by the first body member 12.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 6 , the third ground terminal 114r includes a second portion 114rba extending in the vertical direction. The second portion 114rba is a part of the third ground terminal front portion 114rb. The second portion 114rba is exposed from the front surface of the front edge of the frame portion 112b. More specifically, the second portion 114rba has a third main surface, a fourth main surface, and two second side surfaces. The third main surface is exposed from the second main body member 112. The fourth main surface and the two second side surfaces of the second portion 114rba are embedded in the second main body member 112, thereby holding the second portion 114rba to the second main body member 112. As a result, the second portion 114rba cannot be elastically deformed by being held by the second main body member 112.

[0043] Here, the first portion 14rba and the second portion 114rba face each other, so that a space Sp3 exists between the first portion 14rba and the second portion 114rba. The first portion 14rba is located in front of the second portion 114rba. The first portion 14rba and / or the second portion 114rba are inclined with respect to the up-down direction, so that the space Sp3 increases from bottom to top. In this embodiment, the first portion 14rba is inclined with respect to the up-down direction. The upper end of the first portion 14rba is located in front of the lower end of the first portion 14rba. However, the first portion 14rba does not contact the second portion 114rba.

[0044] The first ground terminal rear portion 14rc and the third ground terminal rear portion 114rc have a structure symmetrical from front to back with the first ground terminal front portion 14rb and the third ground terminal front portion 114rb, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.Furthermore, the second ground terminal 14l and the fourth ground terminal 114l have a structure symmetrical from left to right with the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0045] [effect] The connector set 1 can prevent an LC resonant circuit caused by capacitance between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r from affecting the transmission of high-frequency signals between the first connector 10 and the second connector 110. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the first ground terminal 14r includes a first portion 14raa extending in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 5, the third ground terminal 114r includes a second portion 114raa extending in the vertical direction. The first portion 14raa and the second portion 114raa face each other, creating a space Sp1 between them. Because the first portion 14raa or the second portion 114raa is tilted relative to the vertical direction, the space Sp1 increases from bottom to top. This increases the distance between the first portion 14raa and the second portion 114raa, reducing the capacitance formed between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r. This increases the resonant frequency of the LC resonant circuit, which is therefore outside the band of the high-frequency signals transmitted through the first connector 10 and the second connector 110. As described above, the connector set 1 can prevent the LC resonant circuit, which is caused by the capacitance between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r, from affecting the transmission of high-frequency signals between the first connector 10 and the second connector 110.

[0046] The second main surface and two second side surfaces of the first portion 14raa are embedded in the first body member 12, thereby holding the first portion 14raa in the first body member 12. Therefore, the first portion 14raa cannot elastically deform due to being held in the first body member 12. The fourth main surface and two second side surfaces of the second portion 114raa are embedded in the second body member 112, thereby holding the second portion 114raa in the second body member 112. Therefore, the second portion 114raa cannot elastically deform due to being held in the second body member 112. Therefore, the first portion 14raa and the second portion 114raa may or may not contact each other depending on the state in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are coupled. In this embodiment, the first portion 14raa does not contact the second portion 114raa. Therefore, the fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb come into contact with the third ground terminal 114r while being elastically deformed, thereby ensuring that the fifth ground terminals 16ra and 16rb come into contact with the third ground terminal 114r more reliably.

[0047] As described above, the first portion 14raa is not in contact with the second portion 114raa. In this case, capacitance is likely to form between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r. That is, an LC resonant circuit resulting from the capacitance between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r is likely to affect the transmission of high-frequency signals between the first connector 10 and the second connector 110. Therefore, in the connector set 1, the first portion 14raa is tilted relative to the vertical direction, so that the space Sp1 increases from bottom to top. This prevents the LC resonant circuit resulting from the capacitance between the first ground terminal 14r and the third ground terminal 114r from affecting the transmission of high-frequency signals between the first connector 10 and the second connector 110.

[0048] (First Modification) A connector set 1a according to a first modified example will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1a.

[0049] The connector set 1a differs from the connector set 1 in that the first ground terminal 14r includes a protrusion 14rbb. More specifically, the first ground terminal front portion 14rb includes a protrusion 14rbb. The protrusion 14rbb is located at the bottom of the first portion 14rba. The protrusion 14rbb protrudes rearward from the first portion 14rba. As a result, the protrusion 14rbb contacts the bottom of the second portion 14rba. The other structures of the connector set 1a are the same as those of the connector set 1, so a description thereof will be omitted. The connector set 1a can achieve the same effects as the connector set 1.

[0050] (Second Modification) A connector set 1b according to a second modified example will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1b.

[0051] Connector set 1b differs from connector set 1 in that second portions 114raa, 114rab are in contact with the first main body member 12. In this embodiment, second portion 114raa is pushed leftward by the right side of frame portion 12b. Second portion 114rab is pushed rightward by the right end portion of protrusion portion 12a. The rest of the structure of connector set 1b is the same as that of connector set 1, so a description thereof will be omitted. Connector set 1b can achieve the same effects as connector set 1.

[0052] (Third Modification) A connector set 1c according to a third modified example will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1c.

[0053] The connector set 1c differs from the connector set 1b in that the second portion 114raa is in contact with the first ground terminal 14r. More specifically, the direction from the first portion 14rda to the second portion 114rab is defined as the first direction. The first direction is the rightward direction. The first ground terminal 14r further includes a first portion 14raa (third portion) located to the right (first direction) of the first portion 14rda. The third ground terminal 114r further includes a second portion 114raa (fourth portion) located to the right (first direction) of the second portion 114rab. The second portion 114rab is pushed to the right (first direction) by the first body member 12, so the second portion 114raa (fourth portion) is pressed against the first portion 14raa (third portion). The other structural features of the connector set 1c are the same as those of the connector set 1b, and therefore will not be described here. The connector set 1c can achieve the same effects as the connector set 1b.

[0054] (Fourth Modification) A connector set 1d according to a fourth modified example will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1d.

[0055] Connector set 1d differs from connector set 1 in that the first main body member 12 further includes a through-hole 12d. A through-hole H is provided in the first portion 14rba. The through-hole H penetrates the first portion 14rba in the front-rear direction. The through-hole 12d penetrates the through-hole H. The through-hole 12d is in contact with the second portion 114rba. This forms a space Sp3. The other structure of connector set 1d is the same as that of connector set 1, so a description thereof will be omitted. Connector set 1d can achieve the same effects as connector set 1.

[0056] (Fifth Modification) A connector set 1e according to a fifth modified example will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1e.

[0057] Connector set 1d differs from connector set 1 in that a resin member 12e is provided between the first portion 14rba and the second portion 114rba. This forms a space Sp3. The other structures of connector set 1e are the same as those of connector set 1, so a description thereof will be omitted. Connector set 1e can achieve the same effects as connector set 1.

[0058] (Sixth Modification) A connector set 1f according to a sixth modified example will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the connector set 1f.

[0059] Connector set 1f differs from connector set 1 in that the first portion 14rba is in contact with the second portion 114rba. The other structures of connector set 1f are the same as those of connector set 1, and therefore description thereof will be omitted. Connector set 1f can achieve the same effects as connector set 1.

[0060] (Other embodiments) The connector set according to the present invention is not limited to the connector sets 1, 1a to 1f, and can be modified within the scope of the gist thereof. Furthermore, the structures of the connector sets 1, 1a to 1f may be combined in any manner.

[0061] The number of first signal terminals may be one or more, and the number of second signal terminals may be one or more.

[0062] The second portion may be inclined relative to the vertical direction, in which case the first portion may or may not be inclined relative to the vertical direction.

[0063] The first direction may be a direction other than the right direction.

[0064] The present invention has the following structure.

[0065] (1) A connector set comprising a first connector and a second connector, the first connector includes a first body member, a first ground terminal, a second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals; the second connector includes a second body member, a third ground terminal, a fourth ground terminal, and one or more second signal terminals; the first ground terminal, the second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals are supported by the first body member; the third ground terminal, the fourth ground terminal, and one or more second signal terminals are supported by the second body member; the second ground terminal is located to the left of the first ground terminal, the one or more first signal terminals are located between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal in the left-right direction, the fourth ground terminal is located to the left of the third ground terminal, the one or more second signal terminals are located between the third ground terminal and the fourth ground terminal in the left-right direction; the first ground terminal includes a first portion extending in a vertical direction, the third ground terminal includes a second portion extending in a vertical direction, the first connector is located above the second connector; the one or more first signal terminals contact the one or more second signal terminals; The first portion and the second portion face each other, so that a space exists between the first portion and the second portion, and the first portion and / or the second portion are inclined with respect to the up-down direction, so that the space becomes larger from bottom to top. Connector set.

[0066] (2) the first connector further includes a fifth ground terminal; the fifth ground terminal is supported by the first body member; the fifth ground terminal is brought into contact with the third ground terminal while being elastically deformed; The connector set described in (1).

[0067] (3) the first portion has a first major surface, a second major surface, and two first side surfaces; the second portion has a third major surface, a fourth major surface, and two second side surfaces; the first main surface is exposed from the first body member; the third major surface is exposed from the second body member; the second main surface and the two first side surfaces of the first portion are embedded in the first body member, thereby holding the first portion in the first body member; the fourth main surface and the two second side surfaces of the second portion are embedded in the second body member, thereby holding the second portion in the second body member. A connector set according to either (1) or (2).

[0068] (4) The first portion is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. A connector set according to any one of (1) to (3).

[0069] (5) The second portion is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. A connector set according to any one of (1) to (4).

[0070] (6) a lower portion of the first portion in contact with a lower portion of the second portion; A connector set according to any one of (1) to (5).

[0071] (7) the first ground terminal includes a protrusion, the protrusion is located at a lower portion of the first portion, The protrusion is in contact with the lower portion of the second portion. A connector set according to any one of (1) to (5).

[0072] (8) The first portion is not in contact with the second portion. A connector set according to any one of (1) to (5).

[0073] (9) the second portion contacting the first body member; A connector set according to any one of (1) to (5).

[0074] (10) A direction from the first portion toward the second portion is defined as a first direction; the first ground terminal further includes a third portion located in the first direction relative to the first portion; the third ground terminal further includes a fourth portion located in the first direction relative to the second portion, The second portion is pressed in the first direction by the first body member, thereby pressing the fourth portion against the third portion. (9) A connector set according to (9).

[0075] (11) A resin member is provided between the first portion and the second portion. A connector set according to any one of (1) to (10).

[0076] (12) The first portion has a through hole, the first body member includes a through-portion that passes through the through-hole, The through portion is in contact with the second portion. A connector set according to any one of (1) to (10). [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 1, 1a to 1f: Connector set 10: First connector 12: First body member 12a:Protrusion 12b: Frame 12c: Connection part 12d: Penetration part 12e: Resin parts 13a~13v: 1st signal terminal 14l: Second ground terminal 14r: First ground terminal 14ra: First ground terminal body 14raa, 14rba, 14rda: 1st part 14rb: Front of first ground terminal 14rbb: Protrusion 14rc: Rear of first ground terminal 14rd: 1st ground terminal cover 16la, 16lb: 6th ground terminal 16ra, 16rb: 5th ground terminal 110: Second connector 112: Second body member 112a: Bottom part 112b: Frame 113a~113v: 2nd signal terminal 114l: 4th ground terminal 114la: 4th ground terminal 114r: Third ground terminal 114ra: Third ground terminal body 114raa, 114rba, 114rab: 2nd part 114rb: Front of the third ground terminal 114rc: Rear of the third ground terminal H: Through hole Sp1~Sp3: Space

Claims

1. A connector set including a first connector and a second connector, the first connector includes a first body member, a first ground terminal, a second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals; the second connector includes a second body member, a third ground terminal, a fourth ground terminal, and one or more second signal terminals; The first body member includes a protrusion and a frame portion having a ring shape surrounding the protrusion when viewed in a downward direction, the first ground terminal, the second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals are supported by the first body member; the third ground terminal, the fourth ground terminal, and the one or more second signal terminals are supported by the second body member; the second ground terminal is located to the left of the first ground terminal, the one or more first signal terminals are located between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal in the left-right direction, the fourth ground terminal is located to the left of the third ground terminal, the one or more second signal terminals are located between the third ground terminal and the fourth ground terminal in the left-right direction, the first ground terminal includes a first portion extending in a vertical direction, the first portion is provided on the frame portion, the third ground terminal includes a second portion extending in a vertical direction, The first connector is located below the second connector, the one or more first signal terminals contact the one or more second signal terminals; The first portion and the second portion face each other, so that a space exists between the first portion and the second portion, and the first portion and / or the second portion is inclined with respect to the up-down direction, so that the space becomes larger from bottom to top. Connector set.

2. the first connector further includes a fifth ground terminal; the fifth ground terminal is supported by the first body member; the fifth ground terminal is brought into contact with the third ground terminal while being elastically deformed; The connector set according to claim 1 .

3. the first portion has a first major surface, a second major surface, and two first side surfaces; the second portion has a third major surface, a fourth major surface, and two second side surfaces; the first major surface is exposed from the first body member; the third major surface is exposed from the second body member; the second main surface and the two first side surfaces of the first portion are embedded in the first body member, thereby holding the first portion in the first body member; the fourth main surface and the two second side surfaces of the second portion are embedded in the second body member, thereby holding the second portion in the second body member; The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The first portion is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The second portion is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

6. a lower portion of the first portion in contact with a lower portion of the second portion; The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

7. the first ground terminal includes a protrusion, the protrusion is located at a lower portion of the first portion, The protrusion is in contact with a lower portion of the second portion. The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The first portion is not in contact with the second portion. The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

9. the second portion contacting the first body member; The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

10. A direction from the first portion toward the second portion is defined as a first direction, the first ground terminal further includes a third portion positioned in the first direction relative to the first portion, the third ground terminal further includes a fourth portion located in the first direction relative to the second portion, the second portion is pressed in the first direction by the first body member, thereby pressing the fourth portion against the third portion; The connector set according to claim 9.

11. A resin member is provided between the first portion and the second portion. The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

12. The first portion has a through hole, the first body member includes a through-portion that passes through the through-hole, The through portion is in contact with the second portion. The connector set according to claim 1 or 2.

13. A connector set including a first connector and a second connector, the first connector includes a first body member, a first ground terminal, a second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals; the second connector includes a second body member, a third ground terminal, a fourth ground terminal, and one or more second signal terminals; the first ground terminal, the second ground terminal, and one or more first signal terminals are supported by the first body member; the third ground terminal, the fourth ground terminal, and the one or more second signal terminals are supported by the second body member; the second ground terminal is located to the left of the first ground terminal, the one or more first signal terminals are located between the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal in the left-right direction, the fourth ground terminal is located to the left of the third ground terminal, the one or more second signal terminals are located between the third ground terminal and the fourth ground terminal in the left-right direction, the first ground terminal includes a first portion extending in a vertical direction, the third ground terminal includes a second portion extending in a vertical direction, The first connector is located below the second connector, the one or more first signal terminals contact the one or more second signal terminals; the first portion and the second portion face each other, so that a space exists between the first portion and the second portion, and the first portion and / or the second portion are inclined with respect to the up-down direction, so that the space becomes larger from bottom to top, The first portion has a through hole, the first body member includes a through-portion that passes through the through-hole, The through portion is in contact with the second portion. Connector set.

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