connector

Abstract

To provide a connector which can reduce the cost of electrical connection.SOLUTION: A connector 1 may include: a first RF contact 2 and a second RF contact 3; an insulation part 4 at which the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 are coupled together; a cover shell coupled to the insulation part 4; a first coaxial cable 6 electrically connected to the first RF contact 2; a second coaxial cable 7 electrically connected to the second RF contact 3; and a coupling part 8 which couples the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell so that the first coaxial cable 6 may be connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be connected to the second RF contact 3. A rear surface of the cover shell is opened so that the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 may be inserted therein. The coupling part 8 is grounded via the cover shell so that it can shield the rear surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

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

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

[0004] FIG. 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing a conventional electrical connection method using a board connector.

[0005] Referring to FIG. 1, when a first module 11 and a second module 12 are arranged separately from each other in an electronic device (10), conventionally, a first board connector 14 and a second board connector 15 electrically connected through a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 13 are used to electrically connect the first module 11 and the second module 12.

[0006] The flexible printed circuit board 13 has flexibility, and not only when the first module 11 and the second module 12 are separated from each other, but also when the first module 11 and the second module 12 are arranged to face different directions, electrical connection using the board connectors 14 and 15 is possible.

[0007] However, since the flexible circuit board 13 has a higher unit cost than a typical printed circuit board (PCB), it has the problem of increasing the cost of electrically connecting the modules 11 and 12, which are spaced apart from each other. Furthermore, this problem deepens as the distance between the first module 11 and the second module 12 increases. [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] This invention was devised to solve the aforementioned problems and provides a connector that can reduce the cost of electrically connecting modules that are spaced apart from each other. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] To solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention may include the following configuration.

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

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

[0012] The present invention embodies the ability to electrically connect a first module and a second module, which are spaced apart, using a board connector and a flexible cable. Therefore, the present invention can implement electrical connection through a board connector using a coaxial cable, which is relatively cheaper than a flexible circuit board, not only when the first module and the second module are spaced apart from each other, but also when the first module and the second module are positioned facing in different directions from each other. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce the cost of electrically connecting a first module and a second module, which are spaced apart from each other.

[0013] Because this invention allows for the transmission of multiple RF signals using multiple coaxial cables, it can be suitably utilized in electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceivers that require the transmission of multiple signals in a limited space.

[0014] The connector according to the present invention is embodied in which multiple coaxial cables are connected to a cover shell using a coupling portion. Therefore, the connector according to the present invention can improve the convenience and ease of connecting multiple coaxial cables to multiple RF contacts.

[0015] The connector according to the present invention is implemented so as to shield the rear surface of the cover shell using the coupling portion. Therefore, the connector according to the present invention can prevent a decrease in shielding performance due to the rear surface of the cover shell being open for insertion of the coaxial cable. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual perspective view illustrating an electrical connection method using conventional circuit board connectors. [Figure 2]It is a schematic perspective view showing the state in which the connector according to the present invention is coupled to the mating connector. [Figure 3] It is a schematic side view showing the state in which the connector according to the present invention connects the first module and the second module. [Figure 4] It is a schematic perspective view of the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a schematic exploded perspective view of the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a schematic plan view of the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a schematic rear view of the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a partial plan view showing the inside of the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a conceptual side view showing the inside of the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a schematic front view for explaining the state in which the first coaxial cable and the second coaxial cable are coupled to the coupling portion in the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 11] It is an exploded perspective view of the coupling portion in the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a schematic side sectional view shown based on the line I-I of FIG. 11. [Figure 13] It is an assembled perspective view of the coupling portion in the connector according to the present invention. [Figure 14] It is a schematic side sectional view shown based on the line II-II of FIG. 13. [Figure 15] It is a schematic plan view of the first coupling body in the connector according to the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

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

[0018] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be installed in electronic devices (not shown) such as mobile phones, computers, and tablet computers. The connector 1 according to the present invention can be used to electrically connect a plurality of modules that are spaced apart from each other in an electronic device. For example, the connector 1 according to the present invention can electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are spaced apart from each other, by having one side connected to the first module 110 and the other side connected to the second module 120. The modules may be components used for communication in the electronic device, such as antennas and mainboards. For example, when electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120, the first module 110 may be an antenna module, and the second module 120 may be a drive module that drives the antenna module or a transmit / receive module that sends and receives signals with the antenna module. Here, the first module 110 and the second module 120 are used to distinguish different modules and do not refer to a specific type of module, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

[0023] The first coaxial cable 6 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first coaxial cable 6 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the first RF contact 2. Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 can be electrically connected to the first module 110. The first coaxial cable 6 can be electrically connected to the second module 120, which is located separately from the first module 110, by utilizing its flexibility while being electrically connected to the first module 110. For example, as shown in Figure 3, the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected by having one end of the first coaxial cable 6 connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other end directly electrically connected to the second module 120. The first coaxial cable 6 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 and the second module 120 by having one end connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other end connected to the second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected through the first coaxial cable 6 while being spaced apart.

[0024] The second coaxial cable 7 is electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second coaxial cable 7 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 through the second RF contact 3. Consequently, the second coaxial cable 7 can be electrically connected to the first module 110. The second coaxial cable 7 can be electrically connected to the second module 120, which is located separately from the first module 110, by utilizing its flexibility while being electrically connected to the first module 110. For example, the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected by having one end of the second coaxial cable 7 connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other end directly electrically connected to the second module 120. The second coaxial cable 7 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 and the second module 120 by having one end connected to the first mating connector 111 of the first module 110 and the other end connected to the second mating connector (not shown) of the second module 120. Accordingly, the first module 110 and the second module 120 can be electrically connected through the second coaxial cable 7 while being spaced apart.

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

[0026] Firstly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is designed to electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120, which are spaced apart, using the flexible first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can electrically connect the first module 110 and the second module 120 through the first board connector 34 using the relatively inexpensive coaxial cables 6 and 7, which are less expensive than a flexible circuit board (13, shown in Figure 1), not only when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are spaced apart from each other, but also when the first module 110 and the second module 120 are positioned facing in different directions from each other. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce the cost of electrically connecting the first module 110 and the second module 120 compared to a comparative example using a flexible circuit board (13, shown in Figure 1).

[0027] Secondly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is implemented to transmit multiple RF signals using the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be more suitably used in electronic devices such as mobile devices and antenna transceivers that require the transmission of multiple signals in a limited space compared to the comparative example that uses a single coaxial cable.

[0028] Referring to Figures 4 to 9, the connector 1 according to the present invention may include a coupling portion 8.

[0029] The coupling portion 8 connects the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5. The coupling portion 8 can connect the first coaxial cable 6 to the cover shell 5 so that the first coaxial cable 6 is connected to the first RF contact 2, and can connect the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5 so that the second coaxial cable 7 is connected to the second RF contact 3. The coupling portion 8 can connect the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5 by being connected to the cover shell 5 while the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 are connected to it. The coupling portion 8 may be positioned to block the rear surface of the cover shell 5. The coupling portion 8 can be grounded through the cover shell 5 to shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0030] Firstly, the connector 1 according to the present invention allows the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to be connected to the cover shell 5 using the coupling portion 8, such that the first coaxial cable 6 is connected to the first RF contact 2 and the second coaxial cable 7 is connected to the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the convenience and ease of connecting multiple coaxial cables to multiple RF contacts.

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

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

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

[0034] The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be arranged spaced apart from each other with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 may be electrically connected to the first module 110 by being connected to the first mating connector 111. If the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied as a plug connector, the first mating connector 111 may be embodied as a receptacle connector. If the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied as a receptacle connector, the first mating connector 111 may be embodied as a plug connector.

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

[0036] The second RF contact 3 is electrically connected to the second coaxial cable 7. The second coaxial cable 7 can be inserted into the interior of the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5 and electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second RF contact 3 can be connected to the RF contact of the first mating connector 111. Accordingly, the second coaxial cable 7 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the second RF contact 3. The second RF contact 3 can be connected to the first mating connector 111 through the connection hole 54. The second RF contact 3 can be coupled to the insulating part 4 such that at least a portion of it is located on the second RF projection 42 of the insulating part 4. The second RF projection 42 protrudes outward from the cover shell 5 through the connection hole 54. The second RF projection 42 can be positioned spaced apart from the first RF projection 41 along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, when the second RF projection 42 is inserted into the RF housing groove, the second RF contact 3 can be electrically connected to the RF connecting member of the first mating connector 111. The second RF contact 3 may be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the first RF contact 2 may be made of metal.

[0037] On the other hand, Figures 2 to 10 illustrate the connector 1 according to the present invention as including only two RF contacts 2 and 3, but the invention is not limited to this, and the connector 1 according to the present invention may include three or more RF contacts. In this case, the connector 1 according to the present invention may be equipped with coaxial cables corresponding to the number of RF contacts. For example, if the connector 1 according to the present invention is equipped with three RF contacts, it may also be equipped with three coaxial cables. In this specification, the connector 1 according to the present invention will be described based on the case in which two RF contacts are included, i.e., the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3. From this, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art to derive embodiments in which the connector 1 according to the present invention is equipped with three or more RF contacts and coaxial cables.

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

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

[0040] The second cable housing groove 44 is for housing the second coaxial cable 7. The second cable housing groove 44 can be realized by forming a groove of a predetermined depth from the upper surface of the insulating body 40. A portion of the second coaxial cable 7 can be housed in it. The second coaxial cable 7 can be coupled to the insulating part 4 through the second cable housing groove 44 and electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The first cable housing groove 43 and the second cable housing groove 44 can be arranged spaced apart with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

[0041] The cover shell 5 is coupled to the insulating part 4. The cover shell 5 can house the insulating part 4 inside. Accordingly, the cover shell 5 can protect the insulating part 4, as well as the RF contacts 2 and 3 and coaxial cables 6 and 7 coupled to the insulating part 4, from the outside. The cover shell 5 can be grounded. Accordingly, the cover shell 5 can provide a shielding function against signals, electromagnetic waves, etc., for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and coaxial cables 6 and 7. The cover shell 5 can be grounded by connecting it to the mating ground contact (not shown) of the first mating connector 111. The cover shell 5 can be grounded by connecting it to the mating ground pattern (not shown) of the first module 11. The cover shell 5 can be made of an electrically conductive material. For example, the cover shell 5 can be made of metal.

[0042] The cover shell 5 may include a connection hole 54. The connection hole 54 may be formed through one side of the cover shell 5. The connection hole 54 may be used as a passage for the first RF contact 2 and the second RF contact 3 to connect to the RF contacts of the first mating connector 111. The first RF projection 41 and the second RF projection 42 may be located in the connection hole 54. Accordingly, the portion of the first RF contact 2 located on the first RF projection 41 and the portion of the second RF contact 3 located on the second RF projection 42 may be located in the connection hole 54. Thus, the connector 1 according to the present invention can be implemented such that the RF contacts 2 and 3 are electrically connected to the first mating connector 111 through the connection hole 54, while the cover shell 5 protects the insulating portion 4, RF contacts 2 and 3, and coaxial cables 6 and 7 from the outside.

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

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

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

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

[0047] The upper shielding member 514 refers to the surface positioned above the insulating portion 4 (in the direction of the UD arrow). The direction above (in the direction of the UD arrow) refers to the direction parallel to the third axis direction (Z axis direction), which is perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y axis direction). By being grounded, the upper shielding member 514 can provide a shielding function to the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 with respect to the direction above (in the direction of the UD arrow).

[0048] The lower shielding member 515 is positioned below the insulating portion 4 (in the direction of the DD arrow). The downward direction (DD arrow direction) is the opposite direction to the upward direction (UD arrow direction). The connection hole 54 may be formed in the lower shielding member 515. The connection hole 54 may be formed through the lower shielding member 515. By being grounded, the lower shielding member 515 can provide a shielding function to the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 with respect to the downward direction (DD arrow direction).

[0049] The first cover body 51 may be formed so that its rear surface is open. The rear surface of the cover shell 5 refers to the surface that is positioned to face the front shielding member 511 with reference to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). The coaxial cables 6 and 7 can be electrically connected to the RF contacts 2 and 3 by being inserted into the interior of the cover shell 5 through the rear surface of the cover shell 5. However, the open rear surface of the first cover body 51 may cause a problem in which the shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 is reduced with reference to the rear (BD arrow direction). To solve this problem, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent a reduction in the shielding function for the RF contacts 2 and 3 and the coaxial cables 6 and 7 with reference to the rear (BD arrow direction) by positioning the coupling portion 8 to block the rear surface of the first cover body 51.

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

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

[0052] The left-side support member 522 is positioned to the left of the storage groove 521. The left-side support member 522 can support the connecting portion 8, which is inserted into the storage groove 521, so as to restrict its movement to the left (in the direction of the LD arrow).

[0053] The right-side support member 523 is positioned to the right of the storage groove 521. The right-side support member 523 can support the connecting portion 8, which is inserted into the storage groove 521, so as to restrict its movement to the right (in the direction of the RD arrow).

[0054] The lower support member 524 is positioned below the storage groove 521. The lower support member 524 can support the connecting portion 8 inserted into the storage groove 521 so as to restrict its downward movement (in the direction of the DD arrow).

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

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

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

[0058] The first connection pin 61 is electrically connected to the first RF contact 2. The first connection pin 61 can be electrically connected to the first RF contact 2 by contacting it.

[0059] The first internal insulating member 62 is coupled to the first connecting pin 61. The first internal insulating member 62 may be coupled to the first connecting pin 61 so as to surround the outside of the first connecting pin 61. The first connecting pin 61 may be coupled to the first internal insulating member 62 so as to be partially exposed to the outside from the first internal insulating member 62. Accordingly, the first connecting pin 61 may be implemented such that the portion of the first connecting pin 61 that is not electrically connected to the first RF contact 2 is insulated by the first internal insulating member 62. The first internal insulating member 62 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the first internal insulating member 62 may be made of rubber.

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

[0061] The first external insulating member 64 may be coupled to the first shielding member 63 so as to surround the outside of the first shielding member 63. The first shielding member 63 may be coupled to the first external insulating member 64 so as to be partially exposed to the outside from the first external insulating member 64. Accordingly, the first shielding member 63 can perform its shielding function against the first connecting pin 61 by being grounded to the coupling portion 8 through the portion exposed to the outside from the first external insulating member 64. The first external insulating member 64 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the first external insulating member 64 may be made of rubber.

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

[0063] The second connection pin 71 is electrically connected to the second RF contact 3. The second connection pin 71 can be electrically connected to the second RF contact 3 by contacting it.

[0064] The second internal insulating member 72 is coupled to the second connecting pin 71. The second internal insulating member 72 may be coupled to the second connecting pin 71 so as to surround the outside of the second connecting pin 71. The second connecting pin 71 may be coupled to the second internal insulating member 72 so as to be partially exposed to the outside from the second internal insulating member 72. Accordingly, the second connecting pin 71 may be implemented such that the portion of the pin remaining after the portion necessary for electrical connection with the second RF contact 3 is insulated by the second internal insulating member 72. The second internal insulating member 72 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the second internal insulating member 72 may be made of rubber.

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

[0066] The second external insulating member 74 may be coupled to the second shielding member 73 so as to surround the outside of the second shielding member 73. The second shielding member 73 may be coupled to the second external insulating member 74 so as to be partially exposed to the outside from the second external insulating member 74. Accordingly, the second shielding member 73 can perform its shielding function against the second connection pin 71 by being grounded to the coupling portion 8 through the portion exposed to the outside from the second external insulating member 74. The second external insulating member 74 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the second external insulating member 74 may be made of rubber.

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

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

[0069] The coupling body 81 is used to connect the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7. The first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 can be connected to the coupling body 81 and then connected to the cover shell 5. The coupling body 81 can be inserted into the storage groove 521 to connect the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the cover shell 5. For this purpose, the coupling body 81 may have a first alignment hole 82 and a second alignment hole 83.

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

[0071] The second alignment hole 83 is into which the second coaxial cable 7 is inserted. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed through the coupling body 81. The second coaxial cable 7 can be inserted into the second alignment hole 83 and coupled to the coupling body 81. The coupling body 81 can align the second coaxial cable 7 so that the second coaxial cable 7 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 is positioned to be connectable to the second RF contact 3. Specifically, once the second coaxial cable 7 is inserted into the second alignment hole 83, the second coaxial cable 7 can be supported by the coupling body 81 and positioned to be connectable to the second RF contact 3. That is, the coupling body 81 can guide the second coaxial cable 7 to be connected to the second RF contact 3. The position to be connectable to the second RF contact 3 means the position in which the second connection pin 71 of the second coaxial cable 7 contacts the second RF contact 3. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of connecting the second coaxial cable 7 to the second RF contact 3 using the coupling body 81. Furthermore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can prevent the second coaxial cable 7 from detaching from the position for connection to the second RF contact 3 by fixing the position of the second coaxial cable 7 with the coupling body 81.

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

[0073] The first shield member 63 may be formed with the same diameter as the first alignment hole 82 or a smaller diameter than the first alignment hole 82 so that it can be inserted into the first alignment hole 82. For example, as shown in Figure 9, the diameter of the first shield member 63 may be formed to be smaller than the diameter of the first alignment hole 82 so that the first shield member 63 can be accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. In this case, the first alignment hole 82 may be positioned between the first shield member 63 and the first coupling bodies 81a, 81. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the first shield member 63 is inserted into the first alignment hole 82 and accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. The coupling body 81 may be positioned to surround the first shield member 63 accommodated in the first alignment hole 82. Therefore, the coupling body 81 can support the first shield member 63 accommodated in the first alignment hole 82 and guide the first connecting pin 61 to contact the first RF contact 2. The first alignment hole 82 may be formed in a manner corresponding to the circumferential surface of the first shield member 63. For example, if the circumferential surface of the first shielding member 63 is formed in a circular shape, the first alignment hole 82 may be formed in a circular shape. The second shielding member 73 may be formed with the same diameter as the second alignment hole 83 or a smaller diameter than the second alignment hole 83 so as to be inserted into the second alignment hole 83. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention is embodied such that the second shielding member 73 is inserted into and housed in the second alignment hole 83. The coupling body 81 may be positioned to surround the second shielding member 73 housed in the second alignment hole 83. Thus, the coupling body 81 can support the second shielding member 73 housed in the second alignment hole 83, thereby guiding the second connection pin 71 to contact the second RF contact 3. The second alignment hole 83 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the circumferential surface of the second shielding member 73. For example, if the circumferential surface of the second shielding member 73 is formed in a circular shape, the second alignment hole 83 may be formed in a circular shape.

[0074] Referring to Figures 5 and 10-13, the joint 8 can include a first fixing member 84 and a second fixing member 85. On the other hand, the hatched area in Figure 10 does not represent a cross-section, but rather represents the area where the first alignment hole 82 is blocked by the first fixing member 84 and the area where the second alignment hole 83 is blocked by the second fixing member 85.

[0075] The first fixing member 84 is for fixing the first shield member 63 to the coupling body 81. The first fixing member 84 may be formed to protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82. As shown in Figures 10 to 13, the first fixing member 84 may be realized by forming a part of the first alignment hole 82 in a straight line. Accordingly, the first fixing member 84 may interfere with the first shield member 63 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 by being positioned to obstruct a part of the first alignment hole 82. Therefore, the first fixing member 84 is realized so that the first shield member 63 is fixed to the coupling body 81 by pressurizing the first shield member 63 inserted into the first alignment hole 82.

[0076] The pressure applied to the first alignment hole 82 by the first shield member 63 can be adjusted by the amount of interference between the first fixing member 84 and the first shield member 63. The longer the length of the first fixing member 84 protruding from the first alignment hole 82, the larger the area of ​​the first alignment hole 82 blocked by the first fixing member 84, and therefore the greater the amount of interference between the first fixing member 84 and the first shield member 63. The shorter the length of the first fixing member 84 protruding from the first alignment hole 82, the smaller the area of ​​the first alignment hole 82 blocked by the first fixing member 84, and therefore the smaller the amount of interference between the first fixing member 84 and the first shield member 63.

[0077] The first fixing member 84 may be formed in multiple units. The first fixing members 84 may be configured to pressurize different parts of the first shield member 63 while being spaced apart from each other. For example, if the first fixing member 84 is formed in two units, the 1-1 fixing unit 84a of the first fixing units 84a and 84b may protrude from the first connecting body 81a toward the first alignment hole 82, and the 1-2 fixing unit 84b of the first fixing units 84a and 84b may protrude from the second connecting body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82. In this case, the first fixing units 84a and 84b may be configured to pressurize different parts of the first shield member 63 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the third axial direction (Z-axis direction). Although not shown, the first fixing members 84 may also be configured to pressurize different parts of the first shield member 63 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). Furthermore, the first fixing member 84 may be arranged spaced apart along the perimeter of the first alignment hole 82 so as to be spaced apart from each other with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and pressurize different parts of the first shield member 63. As described above, it will be obvious to an ordinary person in the art of the present invention that the position in which the first fixing member 84 protrudes from the coupling body 81 toward the first alignment hole 82 leads to a variety of embodiments in which the first shield member 63 can be pressurized at different positions with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction), the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), and the third axial direction (Z-axis direction).

[0078] Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can more firmly fix the first shield member 63 to the coupling body 81, thereby further improving the durability of the product. The first fixing member 84 may be formed of three or more members. In this case, the first fixing members 84 may be configured to be spaced apart from each other and pressurize different portions of the first shield member 63.

[0079] The second fixing member 85 is for fixing the second shield member 73 to the coupling body 81. The second fixing member 85 may be formed to protrude from the coupling body 81 toward the second alignment hole 83. As shown in Figures 10 to 13, the second fixing member 85 may be realized by forming a part of the second alignment hole 83 in a straight line. Accordingly, the second fixing member 85 may interfere with the second shield member 73 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 by being positioned to obstruct a part of the second alignment hole 83. Therefore, the second fixing member 85 is realized so that the second shield member 73 is fixed to the coupling body 81 by pressurizing the second shield member 73 inserted into the second alignment hole 83.

[0080] The second fixing member 85 can be positioned at a distance from the first fixing member 84 along the direction from the first shield member 63 toward the second shield member 73, with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the second fixing member 85 is implemented to fix the second shield member 73, which is positioned at a distance from the first shield member 63 with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Therefore, since the connector 1 according to the present invention is implemented to fix both the first shield member 63 and the second shield member 73 through the coupling portion 8, the durability of the product against vibration, shaking, or external shocks can be further improved.

[0081] The pressure applied to the second alignment hole 83 by the second shield member 73 can be adjusted by the amount of interference between the second fixing member 85 and the second shield member 73. The longer the length of the second fixing member 85 protruding from the second alignment hole 83, the larger the area of ​​the second alignment hole 83 blocked by the second fixing member 85, and therefore the greater the amount of interference between the second fixing member 85 and the second shield member 73. Conversely, the shorter the length of the second fixing member 85 protruding from the second alignment hole 83, the smaller the area of ​​the second alignment hole 83 blocked by the second fixing member 85, and therefore the less interference between the second fixing member 85 and the second shield member 73.

[0082] The second fixing member 85 may be formed in multiple units. The second fixing members 85 may be configured to pressurize different parts of the second shield member 73 while being spaced apart from each other. For example, if the second fixing member 85 is formed in two units, the second-first fixing unit 85a of the second fixing units 85a and 85b may protrude from the first connecting body 81a toward the second alignment hole 83, and the second-second fixing unit 85b of the first fixing units 84a and 84b may protrude from the second connecting body 81b toward the second alignment hole 83. In this case, the second fixing units 85a and 85b may be configured to pressurize different parts of the second shield member 73 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the third axial direction (Z-axis direction). Although not shown, the second fixing members 85 may also be configured to pressurize different parts of the second shield member 73 while being spaced apart from each other with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). Furthermore, the second fixing member 85 may be arranged spaced apart along the periphery of the second alignment hole 83 so as to be spaced apart from each other with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and pressurize different parts of the second shield member 73. As described above, it will be obvious to an ordinary person in the art of the present invention that by determining the position in which the second fixing member 85 protrudes from the coupling body 81 toward the second alignment hole 83, various embodiments can be derived in which the second shield member 73 can be pressurized at different positions with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction), the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), and the third axial direction (Z-axis direction).

[0083] Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can more firmly fix the second shield member 73 to the coupling body 81, thereby further improving the durability of the product. The second fixing member 85 may be formed of three or more members. In this case, the second fixing members 85 may be configured to be spaced apart from each other and pressurize different portions of the second shield member 73.

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

[0085] The second shield member 73 is grounded through the connecting portion 8, and the inside of the second shield member 73 can be shielded. The structure for shielding the inside of the second shield member 73 through the connecting portion 8 is substantially the same as the structure for shielding the inside of the first shield member 63 described above, so a detailed explanation of this will be omitted.

[0086] The coupling body 81 may include a separating member 813 for separating the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The separating member 813 may be positioned between the first alignment hole 82 and the second alignment hole 83 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the first coaxial cable 6 inserted into the first alignment hole 82 and the second coaxial cable 7 inserted into the second alignment hole 83 can be separated from each other with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and coupled to the coupling body 81. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can essentially prevent the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 from colliding with each other or being damaged or broken by punctures due to vibration or shaking by utilizing the separating member 813 to prevent contact between them.

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

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

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

[0090] The second fixing member 85 can be coupled to the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812, respectively. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can implement a multi-fixing structure for the second coaxial cable 7 using the coupling portion 8 with reference to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). This is roughly consistent with what was explained above through the first fixing member 84, so a detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0091] The cover shell 5 may include a partition wall (53, shown in Figure 5).

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

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

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

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

[0096] The connecting portion 8 can be grounded through the partition wall portion 53 to shield the rear surface of the cover shell 5. For example, as shown in Figure 8, when the first rear shielding member 811 is positioned in front of the second rear shielding member 812 (in the direction of the FD arrow), the first rear shielding member 811 can be connected to the partition wall portion 53 and grounded. Specifically, the first rear shielding member 811 can be connected to the end of the partition wall body 531, which is positioned rearward (in the direction of the BD arrow) with respect to the second axial direction (Y axis direction), and grounded. Accordingly, the first rear shielding member 811 and the second rear shielding member 812 can be grounded through the partition wall body 531 and perform their shielding function.

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

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

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

[0100] Referring to Figures 11 to 15, the coupling portion 8 may include a first coupling body 81a and a second coupling body 81b, and the assembly member 86, which are detachably coupled to each other.

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

[0102] Firstly, compared to the comparative example in which the coupling body 81 is made as a single unit, the connector 1 according to the present invention is designed so that only the defective part can be replaced, thus reducing the manufacturing cost. In the comparative example, if a defect occurs in the coupling body 81, the entire unit must be discarded, whereas with the connector 1 according to the present invention, only the defective part needs to be replaced.

[0103] Secondly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of connecting the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the coupling body 81. For example, in the comparative example, the first fixing member 84 formed on the coupling body 81 may hinder the process of inserting the first coaxial cable 6 into the first alignment hole 82. In contrast, with the connector 1 according to the present invention, by connecting the first coupling body 81a to the first coaxial cable 6 and then sequentially connecting the second coupling body 81b to the second coaxial cable 7, the first coaxial cable can be inserted into the first alignment hole 82 without being hindered by the first fixing member 84. Therefore, the connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the ease of connecting the first coaxial cable 6 and the second coaxial cable 7 to the coupling body 81 compared to the comparative example.

[0104] If the coupling portion 8 includes the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b can be formed in the same form as each other. Accordingly, the connector 1 according to the present invention can reduce the amount of manufacturing equipment required to produce the coupling body 81, thereby further lowering the unit cost of manufacturing the coupling body 81, and since workers can assemble the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b without distinguishing between them, the number of work hours can be reduced and manufacturing convenience can be further improved. In this case, the first coupling body 81a and the second coupling body 81b can be realized so as to be coupled to each other by being arranged point-symmetrically with respect to an intermediate point CP located midway between one side and the other side of the first coupling body 81a with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) and a third axial direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (Y-axis direction).

[0105] The assembly member 86 is for detachably connecting the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b. The assembly member 86 may include an assembly projection 861 formed on at least one of the first connecting body 81a or the second connecting body 81b, and an assembly hole 862 into which the assembly projection 861 is inserted. For example, if the assembly projection 861 is formed on the first connecting body 81a, the assembly projection 861 can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed on the second connecting body 81b to connect the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b. In this case, if the assembly projection 861 inserted into the assembly hole 862 is separated from the assembly hole 862, the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b can be separated again. For example, if the assembly projection 861 is formed on the second connecting body 81b, the assembly projection 861 can be inserted into the assembly hole 862 formed on the first connecting body 81a to connect the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b. If the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b are formed in the same form, the first connecting body 81a may have both the assembly projection 861 and the assembly hole 862. In this case, since the second connecting body 81b is formed in the same form as the first connecting body 81a, the second connecting body 81b may also have both the assembly projection 861 and the assembly hole 862. Accordingly, the first connecting body 81a and the second connecting body 81b can be connected by inserting the assembly projection 861 formed on the first connecting body 81a into the assembly hole 862 formed on the second connecting body 81b, and inserting the assembly projection 861 formed on the second connecting body 81b into the assembly hole 862 formed on the first connecting body 81a. In the following description, the first bonding body 81a will be specifically explained based on an embodiment in which the first bonding body 81a and the second bonding body 81b are formed in the same form. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art to derive the second bonding body 81b from this.

[0106] Referring to Figure 15, the assembly protrusions 861 and assembly holes 862 may be formed in multiple units. The assembly protrusions 861, 861', and 861'' may be spaced apart along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Some of the assembly protrusions 861, 861', and 861'' may be connected to the first rear shielding member 811a of the first coupling body 81a, and the remaining assembly protrusions 861, 861', and 861'' may be connected to the second rear shielding member 812a of the first coupling body 81a. The assembly holes 862, 862', and 862'' may be spaced apart along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Some of the assembly holes 862, 862', and 862″ can be connected to the first rear shielding member 811a of the first coupling body 81a, and the remaining assembly holes 862, 862', and 862″ can be connected to the second rear shielding member 812a of the first coupling body 81a.

[0107] The present invention described above is not limited to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, and it will be obvious to those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains that it can be substituted, modified, and altered in various ways without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. First RF contact (2) for RF (Radio Frequency) signal transmission; A second RF contact (3) is positioned at a distance from the first RF contact (2) along the first axial direction (X-axis direction); An insulating portion (4) to which the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3) are coupled; a cover shell (5) coupled to the insulating portion (4); A first coaxial cable (6) electrically connected to the first RF contact (2); A second coaxial cable (7) is electrically connected to the second RF contact (3) at a distance from the first coaxial cable (6) along the first axial direction (X-axis direction); and The device includes a coupling portion (8) that connects the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) to the cover shell (5) such that the first coaxial cable (6) is connected to the first RF contact (2) and the second coaxial cable (7) is connected to the second RF contact (3), The rear surface of the cover shell (5) is formed to be open so that the first coaxial cable (6) and the second coaxial cable (7) can be inserted. The connecting portion (8) is grounded through the cover shell (5) and shields the rear surface. The coupling portion (8) includes a first coupling body (81a) and a second coupling body (81b) that are detachably coupled to each other, and an assembly member (86) for detachably coupling the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b). The connector is characterized in that the assembly member (86) includes an assembly projection (861) formed on at least one of the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b), and an assembly hole (862) into which the assembly projection (861) is inserted.

2. The coupling portion (8) includes a first alignment hole (82) into which the first coaxial cable (6) is inserted, a second alignment hole (83) into which the second coaxial cable (7) is inserted, and a coupling body (81) into which the first alignment hole (82) and the second alignment hole (83) are formed. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling body (81) aligns the first coaxial cable (6) inserted into the first alignment hole (82) so that the first coaxial cable (6) is positioned to be connectable to the first RF contact (2).

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

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

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the first shielding member (63) is grounded through the coupling portion (8) to shield the inside of the first shielding member (63).

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

7. The connecting portion (8) includes a first rear shielding member (811) and a second rear shielding member (812) which are spaced apart from each other with respect to a second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the first rear shielding member (811) and the second rear shielding member (812) are represented by a double shielding wall with respect to the rear surface.

8. The coupling body (81) includes a first rear shielding member (811) and a second rear shielding member (812) which are spaced apart from each other with respect to a second axial direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The first fixing member (84) is formed of multiple members, The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that a portion of the first fixing member (84) is coupled to the first rear shielding member (811), and the remaining portion of the first fixing member (84) is coupled to the second rear shielding member (812).

9. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover shell (5) includes a partition wall portion (53) positioned between the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3) with reference to the first axial direction (X-axis direction) to shield the space between the first RF contact (2) and the second RF contact (3).

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that the connecting portion (8) is grounded through the partition portion (53) and shields the rear surface.

11. The cover shell (5) includes a connection inspection window (55), The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that the connection inspection window (55) is located at the point where the partition wall portion (53) and the coupling portion (8) are connected.

12. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the first coupling body (81a) and the second coupling body (81b) are formed in the same form as each other.

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