Connector and electronic device

Abstract

A connector 10 according to the present disclosure is connected to a connection object 50, the connector 10 comprising an insulator 20 that has a regulated part 26 and is fitted to the connection object 50, and a contact 30a attached to the insulator 20. The contact 30a has a contact part 30a8 that comes into contact with the connection object 50, a held part 30a7 that is held by the insulator 20, and a receiving part 30a5 that is disposed at a position different from the contact part 30a8 and the held part 30a7 in the contact 30a. The receiving part 30a5 faces the regulated part 26 and restricts movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving part 30a5.

Description

Connectors and electronic devices CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2024-042686, filed on March 18, 2024, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a connector and an electronic device.

[0003] In recent years, with the development of autonomous driving technology, for example, connectors used in electronic devices such as in-vehicle devices are required to support higher data speeds. For example, connectors that can pass large currents are needed to drive high-spec chips mounted on circuit boards. For example, as circuit boards become more dense due to improved functionality of in-vehicle devices, connectors that can be connected to connection targets in a direction parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board on which the connector is mounted are needed.

[0004] On the other hand, technologies related to connectors that are mounted on different circuit boards and electrically connect these circuit boards are widely known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a connector that has terminals with different shapes and that reduces the occurrence of soldering defects.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2023-078024

[0006] A connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a connector to be connected to a connection object, comprising: an insulator having a regulated portion and mating with the connection object; and a contact attached to the insulator. The contact has a contact portion that contacts the connection object, a held portion held by the insulator, and a receiving portion that is disposed on the contact at a position different from the contact portion and the held portion. The receiving portion faces the regulated portion and restricts movement of the insulator toward the receiving portion.

[0007] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes the connector described above.

[0008] 1 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from above, a connector module according to an embodiment in a state in which the first connector and the second connector are connected to each other. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from above, a connector module according to an embodiment in a state in which the first connector and the second connector are separated from each other. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from the rear, the first connector unit of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from the front, the first connector of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the first connector unit of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the insulator unit of the first connector of FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from the front, a first contact unit of the first connector of FIG. 3. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the IX-IX arrows of FIG. 3. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the XI-XI arrows of FIG. 1. FIG. 10 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from the front, a first contact unit of the first connector according to a first modified example. FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 9, schematically showing a portion of a cross section of the first connector according to the first modified example. FIG. 12 is an external perspective view showing, as viewed from the front, a first contact unit of the first connector according to a second modified example.

[0009] For example, in order to pass a large current through a connector, a power terminal capable of passing a large current is required. On the other hand, when the connector is connected to an object parallel to the mounting surface of a circuit board, for example, metal parts such as mounting brackets are used to maintain the fastening force of the connector to the circuit board, as in the connector described in Patent Document 1. Therefore, in order to simultaneously handle a large current and maintain robustness based on fastening force, etc., there is a problem in that the number of parts increases.

[0010] The prior art described in Patent Document 1 did not sufficiently consider maintaining the robustness of the connector against loads based on any external factors, including, for example, loads applied to the connector when connecting to an object to be connected, while reducing the increase in the number of parts.

[0011] According to a connector and electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to maintain the robustness of the connector against loads due to external factors while reducing an increase in the number of parts.

[0012] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions refer to the directions of the arrows in the drawings. The directions of the arrows are consistent between different drawings in Figures 1 to 14. In some drawings, circuit boards CB1 and CB2, which will be described later, are omitted for the sake of simplicity.

[0013] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the connector module 1 according to one embodiment, showing a state in which a first connector 10 and a second connector 50 are connected to each other, as viewed from above. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the connector module 1 according to one embodiment, showing a state in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are separated from each other, as viewed from above.

[0014] 2, the connector module 1 includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 50 that are matable with each other. The first connector 10 is connected to a connection object, with the second connector 50 serving as the connection object. The first connector 10 includes an insulator 20 and a plurality of contacts. Each of the plurality of contacts is attached to the insulator 20. The plurality of contacts includes a plurality of first contacts 30a, a plurality of second contacts 30b, a plurality of third contacts 40a, and a plurality of fourth contacts 40b.

[0015] The second connector 50 mates with the first connector 10. The second connector 50 has an insulator 60 that mates with the insulator 20 in a mated state in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are mated with each other. The insulator 60 includes a first insulator 60a and a second insulator 60b. The second connector 50 has a plurality of contacts attached to the insulator 60. The plurality of contacts includes a plurality of first contacts 70 and a plurality of second contacts 80. One of the first contacts 70 contacts the first contact 30a in a mated state in which the insulator 20 and the insulator 60 are mated with each other. The other of the first contacts 70 contacts the second contact 30b in a mated state. One of the second contacts 80 contacts the third contact 40a in a mated state. The other of the second contacts 80 contacts the fourth contact 40b in a mated state.

[0016] In the following, for example, the first connector 10 according to one embodiment will be described as a receptacle connector. For example, the second connector 50 will be described as a plug connector. The first connector 10 in which the first contacts 30a, the second contacts 30b, the third contacts 40a, and the fourth contacts 40b each elastically deform in a mated state in which the insulators 20 and 60 are mated with each other will be described as a receptacle connector. The second connector 50 in which the first contacts 70 and the second contacts 80 do not elastically deform in a mated state will be described as a plug connector. The types of the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are not limited to these. For example, the first connector 10 may function as a plug connector. The second connector 50 may function as a receptacle connector.

[0017] In the following description, the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are mounted on the circuit boards CB1 and CB2, respectively. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other, they electrically connect the circuit boards CB1 and CB2. Each of the circuit boards CB1 and CB2 may be a rigid board or any other circuit board. For example, at least one of the circuit boards CB1 and CB2 may be a flexible printed circuit board (FPC).

[0018] In the following description, the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other so that one is parallel to the circuit board on which they are mounted and the other is perpendicular to the circuit board on which they are mounted. For example, the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 50 in a direction parallel to the circuit board CB1. The second connector 50 is connected to the first connector 10 in a direction perpendicular to the circuit board CB2. In a connected state in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other, the circuit boards CB1 and CB2 are perpendicular to each other.

[0019] The connection method between the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 is not limited to the above-described method. The first connector 10 and the second connector 50 may be connected to each other in a direction perpendicular to the circuit boards CB1 and CB2. The first connector 10 and the second connector 50 may be connected to each other in a direction parallel to the circuit boards CB1 and CB2.

[0020] In the present disclosure, the "connection direction" corresponds to the front-to-rear direction, for example. The "removal direction" corresponds to the front direction, for example. The "insertion direction" corresponds to the rear direction, for example. The "short direction" corresponds to the front-to-rear direction, for example. The "longitudinal direction" corresponds to the left-to-right direction, for example. The "first direction" corresponds to the up-down direction, for example. The "second direction" corresponds to the left-to-right direction, for example.

[0021] The "mating side" corresponds to the rear side, for example. The "removal side" corresponds to the front side, for example. The "inside" corresponds to the direction toward the center of the first connector 10 or the second connector 50. For example, the inside in the front-to-rear direction corresponds to the direction toward the center of the first connector 10 or the second connector 50 in the front-to-rear direction. This is not limited to this, and the inside does not have to be a direction completely toward the center in the front-to-rear direction, but may correspond to a direction toward the center at a slight angle. The same applies to other directions. The "outside" is the opposite of the inside.

[0022] Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of the first connector 10 alone shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a front perspective view of the first connector 10 alone shown in Fig. 1. The first connector 10 is obtained, for example, by press-fitting the first contacts 30a, second contacts 30b, third contacts 40a, and fourth contacts 40b into the insulator 20 from behind.

[0023] Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the first connector 10 shown in Fig. 3 as seen from the rear. Fig. 6 is a bottom view of the first connector 10 shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 7 is a rear view of the insulator 20 of the first connector 10 shown in Fig. 3.

[0024] 4 to 7 , the insulator 20 included in the first connector 10 is made of, for example, an insulating and heat-resistant synthetic resin material. The insulator 20 extends in the left-right direction. The insulator 20 has a back surface portion 21 that forms the rear portion. The insulator 20 has a mating protrusion 22 that protrudes forward from the center of the back surface portion 21 in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0025] The insulator 20 has an outer peripheral wall 23 that surrounds the periphery of the mating protrusion 22. The outer peripheral wall 23 forms the outer periphery of the first connector 10. The outer peripheral wall 23 surrounds the mating protrusion 22 from four directions: up, down, left, and right. The outer peripheral wall 23 has short walls 23a and long walls 23b. The short walls 23a extend in the up-down direction. The long walls 23b extend in the left-right direction. The long wall 23b, which is located on the lower side of the insulator 20, forms a bottom plate portion 23b1. The insulator 20 has a first retaining groove 24a, a second retaining groove 24b, a third retaining groove 25a, and a fourth retaining groove 25b.

[0026] The first retaining groove 24a is recessed in the lower surface of the fitting protrusion 22 and extends from the front end of the fitting protrusion 22 to the rear surface 21. The first retaining groove 24a penetrates the rear surface 21 in the front-to-rear direction. The first retaining groove 24a is arranged on the bottom plate 23b1 side in addition to the fitting protrusion 22 and the rear surface 21. The first retaining groove 24a is also recessed in the lower surface of the bottom plate 23b1. The second retaining groove 24b is recessed in the upper surface of the fitting protrusion 22 and extends from the front end of the fitting protrusion 22 to the rear surface 21. The second retaining groove 24b penetrates the rear surface 21 in the front-to-rear direction.

[0027] The third retaining groove 25a is recessed in the lower surface of the fitting protrusion 22 and extends from the front end of the fitting protrusion 22 to the rear surface 21. The third retaining groove 25a penetrates the rear surface 21 in the front-to-rear direction. The third retaining groove 25a is arranged on the bottom plate 23b1 side in addition to the fitting protrusion 22 and the rear surface 21. The third retaining groove 25a is also recessed in the lower surface of the bottom plate 23b1. The fourth retaining groove 25b is recessed in the upper surface of the fitting protrusion 22 and extends from the front end of the fitting protrusion 22 to the rear surface 21. The fourth retaining groove 25b penetrates the rear surface 21 in the front-to-rear direction.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the insulator 20 has a regulated portion 26. The regulated portion 26 is disposed, for example, on the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 23b1. The regulated portion 26 includes a rib that protrudes in a second direction intersecting the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. For example, a pair of ribs of the regulated portion 26 are disposed on the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 23b1 so as to face each other in the left-right direction. A vertical gap between the pair of ribs of the regulated portion 26 and the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 23b1 constitutes a part of the first retaining groove 24a. The pair of ribs of the regulated portion 26 are configured so that one protrudes toward the other in the left-right direction so that the left-right distance between them is narrower than the left-right width of the corresponding part of the first retaining groove 24a.

[0029] Fig. 8 is an external perspective view showing the front view of the first contact 30a alone of the first connector 10 of Fig. 3. The configuration of the first contact 30a will be mainly described with reference to Fig. 8.

[0030] The first contact 30a is formed, for example, by stamping a thin plate of spring-elastic copper alloy or Corson copper alloy, such as pure copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, or titanium copper, into the shape shown in FIG. 8 using a progressive die. The first contact 30a is fabricated by punching and then bending the plate in the thickness direction. This is not a limitation, and the processing method for the first contact 30a may include punching only. The first contact 30a may be flat without bending in the thickness direction. The surface of the first contact 30a is plated with gold, tin, or the like after forming a nickel base. The first contact 30a includes, for example, a power terminal. The first contact 30a is arranged wide in the left-right direction.

[0031] The first contact 30a has a mounting portion 30a1 that extends linearly forward in the first connector 10. The first contact 30a has a first connection portion 30a2 that extends diagonally upward toward the rear from the rear end of the mounting portion 30a1. The first contact 30a has a second connection portion 30a3 that extends in a crank-like shape toward the rear from the upper end of the first connection portion 30a2. The first contact 30a has cutouts 30a4 disposed in the second connection portion 30a3. The cutouts 30a4 are formed by cutting out both left and right ends of the second connection portion 30a3 so as to narrow the left and right width of the crank-shaped portion of the second connection portion 30a3 that extends in the up-down direction. The cutouts 30a4 are disposed relative to the second connection portion 30a3 so that the first contact 30a is configured in a constricted shape by narrowing the left and right width of the second connection portion 30a3.

[0032] The first contact 30a has a receiving portion 30a5 that extends rearward from the rear end of the second connection portion 30a3 and extends in the front-rear and left-right directions. The receiving portion 30a5 includes a receiving surface that extends along the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. The receiving surface is a plane that is parallel to the connection direction, e.g., the front-rear direction, and perpendicular to the up-down direction. The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that it is wider on both sides in the left-right direction than the second connection portion 30a3, whose left-right width is narrowed by the notch 30a4. The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged with approximately the same left-right width as the mounting portion 30a1 and the first connection portion 30a2. The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that it has the largest left-right width of the first contact 30a, similar to the mounting portion 30a1 and the first connection portion 30a2. The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that it is wide in the front-rear direction in addition to being wide in the left-right direction. The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that the front-to-rear width of the first contact 30a is the largest.

[0033] The first contact 30a has a third connection portion 30a6 that extends upward from the rear end of the receiving portion 30a5 in an inverted L-shape with approximately the same width as the receiving portion 30a5. The third connection portion 30a6 extends upward in a straight line from the rear end of the receiving portion 30a5, then bends forward at an approximately right angle and extends forward again in a straight line. The first contact 30a has held portions 30a7 located at both left and right ends of the portion of the third connection portion 30a6 that extends forward in a straight line. The first contact 30a has a contact portion 30a8 that extends forward in a fork-like shape from the front end of the portion of the third connection portion 30a6 that extends forward in a straight line. As an example, the contact portion 30a8 is elastically deformable. The portion of the tip of the contact portion 30a8 that bends downward from diagonally downward to diagonally upward elastically displaces in the vertical direction as the contact portion 30a8 elastically deforms.

[0034] The configuration of the second contact 30b will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

[0035] The second contact 30b is formed, for example, by stamping a thin plate of spring-elastic copper alloy, such as pure copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, or titanium-copper-containing copper alloy, or a Corson copper alloy, into the shape shown in FIG. 5 using a progressive die. The second contact 30b is fabricated by punching and then bending the plate in the thickness direction. This is not a limitation, and the processing method for the second contact 30b may include punching alone. The second contact 30b may be flat without bending in the thickness direction. The surface of the second contact 30b is plated with gold, tin, or the like after forming a nickel base. The second contact 30b includes, for example, a power terminal. The second contact 30b is arranged wide in the left-right direction.

[0036] The second contact 30b has a mounting portion 30b1 that extends linearly rearward in the first connector 10. The second contact 30b has a connecting portion 30b2 that extends upward in an inverted L shape from the front end of the mounting portion 30b1. The connecting portion 30b2 extends linearly upward from the front end of the mounting portion 30b1, then bends forward at a substantially right angle and extends linearly forward again.

[0037] The second contact 30b has retained portions 30b3 located at both left and right ends of the portion of the connecting portion 30b2 that extends linearly forward. The second contact 30b has a contact portion 30b4 that extends forward from the front end of the portion of the connecting portion 30b2 that extends linearly forward like the tip of a fork. As an example, the contact portion 30b4 is elastically deformable. A portion of the tip of the contact portion 30b4 that is bent upward from diagonally upward to diagonally downward elastically displaces in the up-down direction as the contact portion 30b4 elastically deforms.

[0038] The configuration of the third contact 40a will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

[0039] The third contact 40a is formed, for example, by stamping a thin plate of spring-elastic copper alloy, such as pure copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, or titanium-copper-containing copper alloy, or a Corson copper alloy, into the shape shown in FIG. 5 using a progressive die. The third contact 40a is fabricated by punching and then bending the plate in the thickness direction. This is not a limitation, and the processing method for the third contact 40a may include punching alone. The third contact 40a may be flat without bending in the thickness direction. The surface of the third contact 40a is plated with gold, tin, or the like after forming a nickel base. The third contact 40a includes, for example, a signal terminal. The third contact 40a is arranged narrow in the left-right direction.

[0040] The third contact 40a has a mounting portion 40a1 that extends linearly forward in the first connector 10. The third contact 40a has a connecting portion 40a2 that is connected to the rear end of the mounting portion 40a1. The connecting portion 40a2 extends from the rear end of the mounting portion 40a1 in an alternating upward and oblique extension toward the rear and then in a linear extension toward the rear, and then bends upward at the rear end of the third contact 40a. The connecting portion 40a2 bends forward at the top end of the third contact 40a and extends linearly forward.

[0041] The third contact 40a has held portions 40a3 located at both left and right ends of the portion of the connecting portion 40a2 that extends linearly forward. The third contact 40a has a contact portion 40a4 that extends forward from the front end of the portion of the connecting portion 40a2 that extends linearly forward. The contact portion 40a4 is, for example, elastically deformable. A portion of the tip of the contact portion 40a4 that is bent downward from diagonally downward to diagonally upward elastically displaces in the up-down direction as the contact portion 40a4 elastically deforms.

[0042] The configuration of the fourth contact 40b will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

[0043] The fourth contact 40b is formed, for example, by stamping a thin plate of spring-elastic copper alloy, such as pure copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, or titanium-copper-containing copper alloy, or a Corson copper alloy, into the shape shown in FIG. 5 using a progressive die. The fourth contact 40b is fabricated by punching and then bending the plate in the thickness direction. This is not a limitation, and the processing method for the fourth contact 40b may include punching alone. The fourth contact 40b may be flat without bending in the thickness direction. The surface of the fourth contact 40b is plated with gold, tin, or the like after forming a nickel base. The fourth contact 40b includes, for example, a signal terminal. The fourth contact 40b is arranged narrow in the left-right direction.

[0044] The fourth contact 40b has a mounting portion 40b1 that extends linearly rearward in the first connector 10. The fourth contact 40b has a connecting portion 40b2 that extends upward in an inverted L shape from the front end of the mounting portion 40b1. The connecting portion 40b2 extends linearly upward from the front end of the mounting portion 40b1, then bends forward at a substantially right angle and extends linearly forward again.

[0045] The fourth contact 40b has held portions 40b3 located at both left and right ends of the portion of the connecting portion 40b2 that extends linearly forward. The fourth contact 40b has a contact portion 40b4 that extends forward from the front end of the portion of the connecting portion 40b2 that extends linearly forward. The contact portion 40b4 is, for example, elastically deformable. A portion of the tip of the contact portion 40b4 that is bent obliquely upward from an upper to a lower position elastically displaces in the up-down direction as the contact portion 40b4 elastically deforms.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 5, the first contact 30a is press-fitted from the rear of the insulator 20. At this time, the retained portion 30a7 of the first contact 30a is positioned in the portion of the first retaining groove 24a that penetrates the rear surface 21, and engages with the inner wall surface in the left-right direction of that portion. The retained portion 30a7 is retained by the rear surface 21 of the insulator 20. As a result, the first contact 30a is retained in the first retaining groove 24a. The first contact 30a is attached to the rear surface 21.

[0047] The second contact 30b is press-fitted from the rear of the insulator 20. At this time, the held portion 30b3 of the second contact 30b is positioned in the portion of the second holding groove 24b that penetrates the rear surface 21, and engages with the inner wall surface in the left-right direction of that portion. The held portion 30b3 is held by the rear surface 21 of the insulator 20. As a result, the second contact 30b is held by the second holding groove 24b. The second contact 30b is attached to the rear surface 21.

[0048] The third contact 40a is press-fitted from the rear of the insulator 20. At this time, the held portion 40a3 of the third contact 40a is positioned in the portion of the third holding groove 25a that penetrates the rear surface 21, and engages with the inner wall surface in the left-right direction of that portion. The held portion 40a3 is held by the rear surface 21 of the insulator 20. As a result, the third contact 40a is held by the third holding groove 25a. The third contact 40a is attached to the rear surface 21.

[0049] The fourth contact 40b is press-fitted from the rear of the insulator 20. At this time, the held portion 40b3 of the fourth contact 40b is positioned in the portion of the fourth holding groove 25b that penetrates the rear surface 21, and engages with the inner wall surface in the left-right direction of that portion. The held portion 40b3 is held by the rear surface 21 of the insulator 20. As a result, the fourth contact 40b is held by the fourth holding groove 25b. The fourth contact 40b is attached to the rear surface 21.

[0050] In the first connector 10 configured as described above, the mounting portion 30a1 of the first contact 30a is soldered to the power supply circuit pattern arranged on the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1. The mounting portion 30b1 of the second contact 30b is soldered to the power supply circuit pattern arranged on the mounting surface. The mounting portion 40a1 of the third contact 40a is soldered to the signal circuit pattern arranged on the mounting surface. The mounting portion 40b1 of the fourth contact 40b is soldered to the signal circuit pattern arranged on the mounting surface.

[0051] As described above, by mounting each mounting portion on the circuit board CB1, the first connector 10 is mounted on the circuit board CB1. Electronic components other than the first connector 10, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a controller, and a memory, are mounted on the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1.

[0052] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow line IX-IX in Fig. 3. The configurations and functions of the first contact 30a, second contact 30b, third contact 40a, and fourth contact 40b attached to the insulator 20 will be mainly described with reference to Fig. 9.

[0053] When the first contact 30a is held in the first holding groove 24a of the insulator 20, the mounting portion 30a1 is positioned at the front end of the first connector 10. At this time, the notch 30a4 of the first contact 30a is positioned relative to the portion of the first holding groove 24a that is recessed in the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 23b1. The notch 30a4 of the first contact 30a is positioned adjacent to the receiving portion 30a5 and receives the regulated portion 26 of the insulator 20.

[0054] The receiving portion 30a5 of the first contact 30a is disposed in a portion of the first holding groove 24a that is recessed in the underside of the bottom plate portion 23b1. The receiving portion 30a5 is disposed in a position different from the contact portion 30a8 and the held portion 30a7 of the first contact 30a. The receiving portion 30a5 is disposed in a portion of the first holding groove 24a that is different from the portion that recesses the mating protrusion 22 where the contact portion 30a8 is disposed and the portion that penetrates the back surface portion 21 where the held portion 30a7 is disposed.

[0055] The receiving portion 30a5 faces the regulated portion 26 of the insulator 20 and regulates movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5. For example, the receiving portion 30a5 is located directly above the regulated portion 26 of the insulator 20 and faces the regulated portion 26 from above in the up-down direction. The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that a portion facing away from the contact portion 30a8 faces the regulated portion 26. For example, the receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that a lower surface facing away from the contact portion 30a8 faces the regulated portion 26 from above.

[0056] The receiving portion 30a5 of the first contact 30a may be spaced apart from the regulated portion 26 of the insulator 20. For example, a clearance is provided in the up-down direction between the receiving portion 30a5 and the regulated portion 26. Therefore, the receiving portion 30a5 does not come into contact with the regulated portion 26 of the insulator 20 and press down on the insulator 20 from above to completely prevent displacement, but allows slight upward displacement of the insulator 20.

[0057] The receiving portion 30a5 restricts movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5 even if the insulator 20 is slightly displaced upward due to a load based on an external factor. When the insulator 20 is slightly displaced upward and the regulated portion 26 comes into contact with the receiving portion 30a5, the receiving portion 30a5 restricts further movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5. In the present disclosure, the "load based on an external factor" includes, for example, a load applied to the first connector 10 by connection with the second connector 50.

[0058] The receiving portion 30a5 is disposed between the mounting portion 30a1 and the contact portion 30a8, which are mounted on the circuit board CB1. For example, the receiving portion 30a5 is disposed between the mounting portion 30a1 and the contact portion 30a8 along the vertical direction. The mounting portion 30a1, the receiving portion 30a5, and the contact portion 30a8 are disposed in this order along a first direction that intersects with the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. For example, the mounting portion 30a1, the receiving portion 30a5, and the contact portion 30a8 are disposed in this order upward from the side of the circuit board CB1 on which the mounting portion 30a1 is mounted.

[0059] The contact portion 30a8 is disposed in a portion of the first holding groove 24a that is recessed in the fitting convex portion 22. The portion of the contact portion 30a8 that is bent downward from diagonally downward to diagonally upward at the tip is exposed from the first holding groove 24a between the fitting convex portion 22 and the bottom plate portion 23b1. The contact portion 30a8 is elastically deformable in the vertical direction in the first holding groove 24a.

[0060] When the second contact 30b is held in the second holding groove 24b of the insulator 20, the mounting portion 30b1 is positioned at the rear end of the first connector 10. At this time, the contact portion 30b4 is positioned in a portion of the second holding groove 24b that is recessed in the mating convex portion 22. A portion of the contact portion 30b4 that is bent obliquely upward from an upper to a lower position at the tip is exposed from the second holding groove 24b between the mating convex portion 22 and the longitudinal wall 23b. The contact portion 30b4 is elastically deformable in the vertical direction in the second holding groove 24b.

[0061] When the third contact 40a is held in the third holding groove 25a of the insulator 20, the mounting portion 40a1 is located at the front end of the first connector 10, similar to the first contact 30a. At this time, the contact portion 40a4 is located in a portion of the third holding groove 25a that is recessed in the mating convex portion 22. A portion of the contact portion 40a4 that is bent downward from diagonally downward to diagonally upward at the tip is exposed from the third holding groove 25a between the mating convex portion 22 and the bottom plate portion 23b1. The contact portion 40a4 is elastically deformable in the vertical direction in the third holding groove 25a.

[0062] When the fourth contact 40b is held in the fourth holding groove 25b of the insulator 20, the mounting portion 40b1 is disposed at the rear end of the first connector 10, similar to the second contact 30b. At this time, the contact portion 40b4 is disposed in a portion of the fourth holding groove 25b that is recessed in the mating convex portion 22. A portion of the contact portion 40b4 that is bent upward from diagonally upward to diagonally downward at the tip is exposed from the fourth holding groove 25b between the mating convex portion 22 and the longitudinal wall 23b. The contact portion 40b4 is elastically deformable in the vertical direction in the fourth holding groove 25b.

[0063] The configuration of the second connector 50 will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

[0064] 10 is an external perspective view showing the second connector 50 alone as seen from above. As an example, the second connector 50 is obtained by press-fitting the first contacts 70 and the second contacts 80 into the insulator 60 from the front. As an example, the second connector 50 is configured as a floating connector.

[0065] The insulator 60 is a member extending in the left-right direction and made, for example, by injection molding an insulating and heat-resistant synthetic resin material. The insulator 60 includes a first insulator 60a as a fixed insulator fixed to the circuit board CB2, and a second insulator 60b arranged inside the first insulator 60a and movable relative to the first insulator 60a.

[0066] The insulator 60 has an annular outer peripheral wall 61 that forms the outer shape of the first insulator 60a. The outer peripheral wall 61 is configured in a frame shape that surrounds the internal space along the top, bottom, left, and right outer peripheries. The outer peripheral wall 61 has short walls 61a and long walls 61b. The short walls 61a extend in the up-down direction. The long walls 61b extend in the left-right direction. The second insulator 60b is disposed in the space surrounded by the outer peripheral wall 61. The insulator 60 has a fitting recess 62 located at the rear of the second insulator 60b.

[0067] The insulator 60 has first retaining grooves 63 recessed into the inner surface of the longitudinal wall 61b of the first insulator 60a and the inner surface of the fitting recess 62 of the second insulator 60b. The first retaining grooves 63 are recessed symmetrically on both the upper and lower sides inside the outer peripheral wall 61 and the fitting recess 62. The first contact 70 located on the upper side is attached to the first retaining groove 63 located on the upper side. The first contact 70 located on the lower side is attached to the first retaining groove 63 located on the lower side.

[0068] The insulator 60 has second retaining grooves 64 recessed into the inner surface of the longitudinal wall 61b of the first insulator 60a and the inner surface of the fitting recess 62 of the second insulator 60b. The second retaining grooves 64 are recessed symmetrically on both the upper and lower sides inside the outer peripheral wall 61 and the fitting recess 62. The second contact 80 located on the upper side is attached to the second retaining groove 64 located on the upper side. The second contact 80 located on the lower side is attached to the second retaining groove 64 located on the lower side.

[0069] The configuration of the first contact 70 will be mainly described.

[0070] The first contact 70 is formed, for example, by stamping a thin plate of pure copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, or a copper alloy containing titanium copper, or a Corson copper alloy, into the shape shown in FIG. 10 . The surface of the first contact 70 is plated with gold, tin, or the like after forming a base with nickel. The first contact 70 includes, for example, a power terminal. The first contact 70 is arranged wide in the left-right direction.

[0071] The first contact 70 has a mounting portion 71 that extends outward in an L-shape in the vertical direction. The first contact 70 has a connection portion 72 that is connected to the mounting portion 71. The first contact 70 has a contact portion 73 located at the rear end.

[0072] The configuration of the second contact 80 will be mainly described.

[0073] The second contacts 80 are formed, for example, from thin sheets of pure copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, or copper alloy containing titanium copper, or a Corson copper alloy, using a progressive die (stamping) to form the shape shown in FIG. 10 . The surfaces of the second contacts 80 are plated with gold, tin, or the like after forming a base with nickel. The second contacts 80 include, for example, signal terminals. The second contacts 80 are arranged narrow in the left-right direction.

[0074] The second contact 80 has a mounting portion 81 that extends outward in an L-shape in the vertical direction. The second contact 80 has a connection portion 82 that is connected to the mounting portion 81. The second contact 80 has a contact portion 83 located at the rear end.

[0075] In the second connector 50 configured as described above, the mounting portions 71 of the first contacts 70 are soldered to the power supply circuit pattern arranged on the mounting surface of the circuit board CB2. The mounting portions 81 of the second contacts 80 are soldered to the signal circuit pattern arranged on the mounting surface. By mounting each mounting portion on the circuit board CB2 in this manner, the second connector 50 is mounted on the circuit board CB2. An electronic component separate from the second connector 50, such as a sensor, is mounted on the mounting surface of the circuit board CB2.

[0076] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow line XI-XI in Fig. 1. With reference to Fig. 11, the configuration of the connector module 1 in a connected state in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other will be mainly described.

[0077] For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other is parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1. The first connector 10 is connected to the second connector 50 along the front-rear direction. The first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are opposed to each other in the front-rear direction while their vertical and horizontal positions are approximately aligned. For example, the second connector 50 is moved rearward. This connects the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 to each other, achieving a connected state of the connector module 1. At this time, the insulator 20 is mated with the second connector 50. The second insulator 60b of the insulator 60 is mated with the first connector 10. The mating protrusion 22 of the insulator 20 and the mating recess 62 of the insulator 60 are mated with each other.

[0078] 11 , in the connected state, the contact portion 30a8 of the first contact 30a of the first connector 10 comes into contact with the second connector 50, which is the connection object. For example, the contact portion 30a8 of the first contact 30a comes into contact with the contact portion 73 of the first contact 70 of the second connector 50. The first contact 30a, which is arranged below the mating protrusion 22 in the first connector 10, comes into contact with the first contact 70, which is arranged below the first connector 50. When the contact portion 30a8, which has spring elasticity, comes into contact with the contact portion 73 of the first contact 70, it elastically deforms inward in the up-down direction, i.e., upward, in the first holding groove 24a.

[0079] In the connected state, the contact portion 30b4 of the second contact 30b of the first connector 10 comes into contact with the second connector 50 as the connection object. For example, the contact portion 30b4 of the second contact 30b comes into contact with the contact portion 73 of the first contact 70 of the second connector 50. The second contact 30b, which is arranged above the mating protrusion 22 in the first connector 10, comes into contact with the first contact 70, which is arranged above the second connector 50. When the contact portion 30b4, which has spring elasticity, comes into contact with the contact portion 73 of the first contact 70, it elastically deforms inward in the up-down direction, i.e., downward, in the second retaining groove 24b.

[0080] In the connected state, the contact portion 40a4 of the third contact 40a of the first connector 10 comes into contact with the second connector 50, which is the connection object. For example, the contact portion 40a4 of the third contact 40a comes into contact with the contact portion 83 of the second contact 80 of the second connector 50. The third contact 40a, which is arranged below the mating protrusion 22 in the first connector 10, comes into contact with the second contact 80, which is arranged below the second connector 50. When the contact portion 40a4, which has spring elasticity, comes into contact with the contact portion 83 of the second contact 80, it elastically deforms inward in the vertical direction, i.e., upward, in the third holding groove 25a.

[0081] In the connected state, the contact portion 40b4 of the fourth contact 40b of the first connector 10 comes into contact with the second connector 50, which is the connection object. For example, the contact portion 40b4 of the fourth contact 40b comes into contact with the contact portion 83 of the second contact 80 of the second connector 50. The fourth contact 40b, which is arranged above the mating protrusion 22 in the first connector 10, comes into contact with the second contact 80, which is arranged above the second connector 50. When the contact portion 40b4, which has spring elasticity, comes into contact with the contact portion 83 of the second contact 80, it elastically deforms inward in the up-down direction, i.e., downward, in the fourth retaining groove 25b.

[0082] According to the first connector 10 of the embodiment described above, the robustness of the first connector 10 against loads due to external factors can be maintained while minimizing an increase in the number of parts. In the first connector 10, the receiving portion 30a5 faces the regulated portion 26 to restrict movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5. Therefore, even if the insulator 20 attempts to displace upward due to a load due to an external factor, the receiving portion 30a5 can receive the insulator 20. Therefore, further movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5 is restricted. This allows the first connector 10 to maintain its fastening force to the circuit board CB1. Therefore, the first connector 10 can reduce the risk of cracking of the solder or peeling of the mounting portion at the connection between the mounting portion of each contact in the first connector 10 and the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1.

[0083] The first connector 10 can achieve the above-described robustness without increasing the number of parts. The first connector 10 can maintain its fastening force to the circuit board CB1 without requiring additional components, such as metal parts, as components for receiving the restricted portions 26 of the insulator 20, because the first contacts 30a themselves have the receiving portions 30a5. Therefore, the first connector 10 can maintain costs without increasing the number of parts, and can also maintain the size of the first connector 10 itself. The first connector 10 can reduce the increase in cost and size that occurs when using metal parts to maintain robustness, as in conventional technology.

[0084] The receiving portion 30a5 includes a receiving surface along the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. This allows the first connector 10 to be configured so that the regulated portion 26 of the insulator 20 and the receiving portion 30a5 face each other along a first direction intersecting the connection direction, for example, the up-and-down direction. Therefore, the first connector 10 can regulate displacement of the insulator 20 along the first direction by having the receiving portion 30a5 come into contact with the regulated portion 26 along the first direction.

[0085] The receiving portion 30a5 is arranged so that the portion facing away from the contact portion 30a8 faces the regulated portion 26. This allows the first connector 10 to face the regulated portion 26 with the receiving portion 30a5 facing the mounting portion 30a1 located on the opposite side from the contact portion 30a8. Therefore, the first connector 10 can restrict, by the receiving portion 30a5, displacement of the insulator 20 facing away from the circuit board CB1, for example, upward, with respect to the mounting portion 30a1.

[0086] The receiving portion 30a5 is disposed between the mounting portion 30a1 and the contact portion 30a8. This allows the first connector 10 to position the receiving portion 30a5 closer to the mounting portion 30a1 between the contact portion 30a8 and the mounting portion 30a1 than when the receiving portion 30a5 is not disposed therebetween. Therefore, the first connector 10 can restrict displacement of the insulator 20 due to a load, for example, at a position closer to the mounting portion 30a1, which is the starting point for peeling from the circuit board CB1 due to the load. The load may be generated, for example, by contact between the contact portion 30a8 and the second connector 50. As a result, the first connector 10 can maintain its robustness against loads due to external factors.

[0087] The mounting portion 30a1, the receiving portion 30a5, and the contact portion 30a8 are arranged in this order along a first direction intersecting the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. This allows the first connector 10 to position the receiving portion 30a5 along the first direction, between the contact portion 30a8 and the mounting portion 30a1, closer to the mounting portion 30a1. Therefore, the first connector 10 can restrict displacement of the insulator 20 in the first direction due to a load, for example, at a position closer to the mounting portion 30a1, which serves as the starting point for peeling from the circuit board CB1 along the first direction due to the load. The load occurs due to contact between the contact portion 30a8 and the second connector 50. As a result, the first connector 10 can maintain its robustness against loads due to external factors.

[0088] The connection direction is parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1. This allows the first connector 10 to maintain its robustness against loads due to external factors even when the connector module 1 connects the circuit boards CB1 and CB2 orthogonally to each other.

[0089] When the second connector 50 is connected parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1, the circuit board CB1 is not positioned so as to intersect with the connection direction, making it difficult for the circuit board CB1 to bear the load applied to the first connector 10 by the connection with the second connector 50. As a result, the first connector 10 bears the load based on the fastening force of the mounting portions of each contact to the circuit board CB1. At this time, the load is transmitted to the first connector 10 in the direction in which the insulator 20 rotates, with the mounting portions of each contact as a fulcrum.

[0090] The first connector 10 can realize a structure that receives a load applied in such a rotational direction by using the receiving portion 30a5. For example, when the second connector 50 is connected parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1, the receiving portion 30a5 can restrict upward displacement of the insulator 20 when the first connector 10 attempts to rotate clockwise in FIG. 11. Therefore, the first connector 10 can maintain robustness and reduce the risk of cracks in the solder or peeling of the mounting portion at the connection portions between the mounting portions of each contact and the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1.

[0091] The first contact 30a is disposed adjacent to the receiving portion 30a5 and has a notch 30a4 that receives the regulated portion 26. This makes it possible to easily position the first connector 10 so that the regulated portion 26 faces the receiving portion 30a5 when all parts are assembled.

[0092] The regulated portion 26 includes a rib that protrudes in a second direction intersecting the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. This allows the first connector 10 to arrange the portion of the insulator 20 that hooks onto the receiving portion 30a5 along the first direction intersecting both the connection direction and the second direction as the regulated portion 26. Therefore, the first connector 10 can restrict displacement of the insulator 20 along the first direction by having the regulated portion 26 hook onto the receiving portion 30a5.

[0093] The receiving portion 30a5 may be spaced from the regulated portion 26. This allows the first connector 10 to realize slight displacement of the insulator 20 relative to the second connector 50 to be connected. Therefore, for example, in FIG. 11 , even when the second connector 50 is connected to the first connector 10 with the mating recess 62 slightly shifted upward relative to the mating protrusion 22, the first connector 10 can achieve connection with a reduced load on the second connector 50. The first connector 10 can slightly displace the insulator 20 upward to correspond to the upwardly shifted position of the second connector 50. Therefore, the first connector 10 can reduce, for example, a change in the position of the second insulator 60b of the second connector 50, thereby reducing the load on each contact of the second connector 50 caused by the change in position.

[0094] The first contacts 30a include power terminals. This allows the first connector 10 to configure the first contacts 30a wider than when the first contacts 30a include signal terminals. Therefore, the first connector 10 allows the receiving portion 30a5, which has a larger area, to receive the restricted portion 26. As a result, the first connector 10 can effectively achieve the restriction of the displacement of the insulator 20 described above by the receiving portion 30a5.

[0095] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms other than the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the foregoing description is illustrative and not limiting. The scope of the disclosure is defined not by the foregoing description but by the appended claims. All modifications within the range of equivalents of any modifications are intended to be embraced therein.

[0096] For example, the shape, pattern, size, arrangement, orientation, type, and number of each of the above-mentioned components are not limited to those shown in the above description and drawings. The shape, pattern, size, arrangement, orientation, type, and number of each component may be configured arbitrarily as long as the function can be realized. The illustrated components of the first connector 10 and connector module 1 are functional concepts, and the specific form of each component is not limited to those shown.

[0097] The assembly method of the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 described above is not limited to the above description. The assembly method of the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 may be any method as long as the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 can be assembled in a manner that allows the respective functions to be performed. For example, in the first connector 10, at least one of the first contact 30 a, the second contact 30 b, the third contact 40 a, and the fourth contact 40 b may be integrally molded with the insulator 20 by insert molding rather than press-fitting. For example, in the second connector 50, at least one of the first contact 70 and the second contact 80 may be integrally molded with the insulator 60 by insert molding rather than press-fitting.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the receiving portion 30a5 has been described as including a receiving surface along the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. However, this is not limited to this. The receiving portion 30a5 does not have to be arranged along the connection direction, and may be arranged along any direction intersecting the connection direction. The receiving portion 30a5 does not have to be configured as a surface, and may include any other structure that faces the regulated portion 26 and can regulate movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5. For example, the receiving portion 30a5 may include a protrusion or convex portion that protrudes toward the regulated portion 26, as well as a groove or concave portion recessed to match the shape of the regulated portion 26.

[0099] Fig. 12 is an external perspective view showing a single first contact 30a of the first connector 10 according to the first modification, as seen from the front. Fig. 13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view corresponding to Fig. 9 , schematically showing a portion of the cross-section of the first connector 10 according to the first modification. As shown in Fig. 12 , for example, the receiving portion 30a5 of the first contact 30a may include an arm extending from the inclined surface of the second connection portion 30a3 toward the removal side along the connection direction, instead of a receiving surface. As shown in Fig. 13 , the restricting portion 26 of the insulator 20 may be positioned so as to be sandwiched in the vertical direction between a flat portion of the second connection portion 30a3 and the arm of the receiving portion 30a5.

[0100] Similarly, in the first connector 10 according to the first modification, the receiving portion 30a5 may face the regulated portion 26 to regulate movement of the insulator 20 toward the receiving portion 30a5. The arms of the receiving portion 30a5, together with the flat portion of the second connection portion 30a3, may vertically sandwich the regulating portion 26 of the insulator 20 to regulate upward movement of the insulator 20. In this case, the receiving portion 30a5 may be vertically spaced apart from the regulated portion 26, as in the above embodiment. The second connection portion 30a3 may be in contact with the regulated portion 26, as shown in FIG. 13 as an example, or may be vertically spaced apart from the regulated portion 26.

[0101] In the above embodiment, the receiving portion 30a5 is described as being arranged so that the portion facing the opposite side to the contact portion 30a8 faces the regulated portion 26, but this is not limited thereto. The receiving portion 30a5 may be arranged so that the portion facing the same side as the contact portion 30a8 faces the regulated portion 26.

[0102] In the above embodiment, the receiving portion 30a5 is described as being disposed between the mounting portion 30a1 and the contact portion 30a8, but this is not limiting. The receiving portion 30a5 does not have to be disposed between the mounting portion 30a1 and the contact portion 30a8.

[0103] In the above embodiment, the mounting portion 30a1, the receiving portion 30a5, and the contact portion 30a8 are described as being arranged in this order along the first direction that intersects with the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. However, this is not limiting. The mounting portion 30a1, the receiving portion 30a5, and the contact portion 30a8 do not have to be arranged along the first direction. The mounting portion 30a1, the receiving portion 30a5, and the contact portion 30a8 may be arranged in a different order along the first direction, etc.

[0104] In the above embodiment, the connection direction is described as being parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1, but is not limited to this. The connection direction may intersect with the mounting surface of the circuit board CB1.

[0105] In the above embodiment, the first contact 30a is described as being disposed adjacent to the receiving portion 30a5 and having the notch 30a4 that receives the regulated portion 26, but this is not limited to this. The first contact 30a does not need to have the notch 30a4 as long as the regulated portion 26 can be disposed in a position facing the receiving portion 30a5.

[0106] In the above embodiment, the regulated portion 26 has been described as including a rib protruding in the second direction intersecting the connection direction in which the first connector 10 and the second connector 50 are connected to each other. However, this is not limited to this. The regulated portion 26 may include any other configuration corresponding to the configuration of the receiving portion 30a5. For example, the regulated portion 26 may include a groove and a recess corresponding to the receiving portion 30a5 including a protrusion and a convex portion, or may include a protrusion and a convex portion corresponding to the receiving portion 30a5 including a groove and a concave portion.

[0107] In the above embodiment, the receiving portion 30a5 may be separated from the regulated portion 26, but this is not limiting. The receiving portion 30a5 may be in contact with the regulated portion 26.

[0108] In the above embodiment, the first contact 30 a is described as including a power terminal, but is not limited thereto. The first contact 30 a may include any terminal other than a power terminal as long as it is possible to arrange the receiving portion 30 a 5 that faces the restricted portion 26 and restricts the movement of the insulator 20. For example, the first contact 30 a may include a signal terminal.

[0109] 14 is an external perspective view showing a single first contact 30a of the first connector 10 according to the second modification, as seen from the front. In the above embodiment, the second connection portion 30a3 of the first contact 30a extends rearward from the upper end of the first connection portion 30a2 in a crank-like shape. However, this is not limited to this. The second connection portion 30a3 may have any other shape other than a crank-like shape. For example, the second connection portion 30a3 may extend rearward from the upper end of the first connection portion 30a2 in a horizontal plane, and then extend obliquely upward rearward with notches 30a4 disposed on both the left and right sides.

[0110] The first connector 10 and connector module 1 described above are mounted in an electronic device including a circuit board CB1 and a circuit board CB2. Examples of the electronic device include any in-vehicle device, such as a camera, radar, drive recorder, or engine control unit. Examples of the electronic device include any in-vehicle device used in an in-vehicle system, such as a car navigation system, an advanced driver assistance system, or a security system. Examples of the electronic device include wearable devices, such as smart watches, wireless earphones, and smart glasses; terminal devices, such as smartphones; and any information processing devices, such as personal computers, copiers, printers, facsimiles, and multifunction peripherals. Examples of the electronic device also include any industrial equipment.

[0111] Such an electronic device can maintain the robustness of the first connector 10 against loads due to external factors while reducing an increase in the number of parts.

[0112] Some embodiments of the present disclosure are exemplified below. However, it should be noted that the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to these. [Supplementary Note 1] A connector to be connected to a connection object, comprising: an insulator having a regulated portion and mating with the connection object; and contacts attached to the insulator, wherein the contacts have: a contact portion that contacts the connection object; a held portion held by the insulator; and a receiving portion that is located on the contact at a position different from the contact portion and the held portion, and the receiving portion faces the regulated portion to regulate movement of the insulator toward the receiving portion. [Supplementary Note 2] The connector according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the receiving portion includes a receiving surface along a connection direction in which the connector and the connection object are connected to each other. [Supplementary Note 3] The connector according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2, wherein the receiving portion is positioned so that a portion facing away from the contact portion faces the regulated portion. [Supplementary Note 4] The connector according to any one of Supplements 1 to 3, wherein the contact has a mounting portion mounted on a circuit board, and the receiving portion is arranged between the mounting portion and the contact portion. [Supplementary Note 5] The connector according to Supplementary Note 4, wherein the mounting portion, the receiving portion, and the contact portion are arranged in order along a first direction intersecting a connection direction in which the connector and the connection object are connected to each other. [Supplementary Note 6] The connector according to Supplementary Note 5, wherein the connection direction is parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board. [Supplementary Note 7] The connector according to any one of Supplements 1 to 6, wherein the contact is arranged adjacent to the receiving portion and has a notch that receives the regulated portion. [Supplementary Note 8] The connector according to any one of Supplements 1 to 7, wherein the regulated portion includes a rib that protrudes in a second direction intersecting a connection direction in which the connector and the connection object are connected to each other. [Supplementary Note 9] The connector according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8, wherein the contacts include power terminals.[Supplementary Note 10] An electronic device comprising the connector according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9.

[0113] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Connector module 10 First connector (connector) 20 Insulator 21 Back surface portion 22 Fitting convex portion 23 Outer peripheral wall 23a Short wall 23b Long wall 23b1 Bottom plate portion 24a First holding groove 24b Second holding groove 25a Third holding groove 25b Fourth holding groove 26 Restricted portion 30a First contact (contact) 30a1 Mounting portion 30a2 First connecting portion 30a3 Second connecting portion 30a4 Notch portion 30a5 Receiving portion 30a6 Third connecting portion 30a7 Held portion 30a8 Contact portion 30b Second contact 30b1 Mounting portion 30b2 Connecting portion 30b3 Held portion 30b4 Contact portion 40a Third contact 40a1 Mounting portion 40a2 Connecting portion 40a3 Held portion 40a4 Contact portion 40b Fourth contact 40b1 Mounting portion 40b2 Connection portion 40b3 Held portion 40b4 Contact portion 50 Second connector (connection object) 60 Insulator 60a First insulator 60b Second insulator 61 Outer peripheral wall 61a Short wall 61b Longitudinal wall 62 Fitting recess 63 First holding groove 64 Second holding groove 70 First contact 71 Mounting portion 72 Connection portion 73 Contact portion 80 Second contact 81 Mounting portion 82 Connection portion 83 Contact portion CB1 Circuit board CB2 Circuit board

Claims

1. A connector to be connected to an object to be connected, comprising: an insulator having a regulated portion and mating with the object to be connected; and contacts attached to the insulator, wherein the contacts have a contact portion that contacts the object to be connected, a held portion held by the insulator, and a receiving portion that is positioned on the contact at a different position from the contact portion and the held portion, and the receiving portion faces the regulated portion and regulates movement of the insulator towards the receiving portion.

2. A connector according to claim 1, wherein the receiving portion includes a receiving surface along a connection direction in which the connector and the connection object are connected to each other.

3. A connector according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the receiving portion is arranged so that the portion facing away from the contact portion faces the regulated portion.

4. A connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the contact has a mounting portion to be mounted on a circuit board, and the receiving portion is disposed between the mounting portion and the contact portion.

5. A connector according to claim 4, wherein the mounting portion, the receiving portion, and the contact portion are arranged in order along a first direction that intersects with a connection direction in which the connector and the connection object are connected to each other.

6. A connector according to claim 5, wherein the connection direction is parallel to the mounting surface of the circuit board.

7. A connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the contact has a notch disposed adjacent to the receiving portion and adapted to receive the regulated portion.

8. A connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the regulated portion includes a rib that protrudes in a second direction that intersects with the connection direction in which the connector and the connection object are connected to each other.

9. A connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the contacts include power terminals.

10. An electronic device comprising a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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