CN217281302U

CN217281302U - Terminal assembly and connector

Info

Publication number: CN217281302U
Application number: CN202220690631.0U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 潘锋; 徐敏; 张元明
Original assignee: Tyco Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd; Tyco Electronics Technology SIP Ltd
Current assignee: Tyco Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd; Tyco Electronics Technology SIP Ltd
Priority date: 2022-03-28
Filing date: 2022-03-28
Publication date: 2022-08-23
Anticipated expiration: 2032-03-28

Abstract

The utility model discloses a terminal subassembly and connector. The terminal assembly includes: an insulator having an L-shape with a first insulator portion extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a terminal fixed in the insulator; and the shielding shell is L-shaped and is arranged outside the insulator, the shielding shell is formed by assembling a plurality of shell components, and at least one of the shell components is a stamping part. The utility model discloses in, the shaping degree of difficulty of stamping forming's in the shield shell casing part is little, consequently, can reduce manufacturing cost, can reduce the size of connector moreover.

Description

Terminal assembly and connector

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a terminal subassembly and connector including this terminal subassembly.

Background

In the prior art, a differential signal connector generally includes an insulating housing, a shield shell, an insulator, a terminal, and a cable. The cable is electrically connected to a terminal, the terminal is fixed in an insulator, a shield shell is fitted over the insulator, and the insulator is mounted in the insulator shell. In the prior art, the shield case is generally machined, which results in higher costs. In order to reduce the manufacturing cost, in some applications, a stamped and formed shielding shell is adopted, but the stamped and formed shielding shell has a large overall size, is difficult to form, and still has high manufacturing cost.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the above problems and drawbacks existing in the prior art.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal assembly, including: an insulator having an L-shape with a first insulator portion extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a terminal fixed in the insulator; and the shielding shell is L-shaped and is arranged outside the insulator, the shielding shell is formed by assembling a plurality of shell parts, and at least one of the shell parts is a stamping part.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of housing components comprises: a first housing component, a second housing component, and a third housing component. The first housing part includes: a first cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and having a resilient arm adapted to make electrical contact with a mating shield shell. The second housing part includes: a second cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion; and a first splicing portion extending in the second direction and connected to the second cylindrical portion. The third housing part includes: and the second splicing part extends along the second direction and is suitable for being spliced with the first splicing part. The first splicing portion and the second splicing portion are spliced to form a splicing body extending along the second direction, the splicing body is provided with a box-shaped portion, the cross sections of the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion and the first insulator portion are circular or oval, the first insulator portion is contained in the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion which are matched, the cross sections of the box-shaped portion and the second insulator portion are rectangular, and the second insulator portion is contained in the box-shaped portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the third housing part further comprises: the first fixing part is connected with the second splicing part and encircles the second cylindrical part; and the second fixing part is connected with the second splicing part and encircles the first splicing part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal assembly further comprises: a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; and a crimping sleeve sleeved on the cable and having a first crimping end for crimping the shielding layer, the splicing body further having a shielding connection part connected with the box-shaped part, the shielding connection part being inserted into the shielding layer, the first crimping end of the crimping sleeve being sleeved on the outside of the shielding layer and to crimp the shielding layer on the shielding connection part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first housing part, the second housing part and the third housing part are all one-piece stampings.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of housing components comprises: a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing part includes: a first cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and having a resilient arm adapted to make electrical contact with a mating shield shell. The second housing part includes: a second cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion; and a box-shaped portion extending in the second direction and connected to the second cylindrical portion. The first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, and the first insulator portion are circular or elliptical in cross section, and the first insulator portion is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion which are mated, the box portion and the second insulator portion are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion is accommodated in the box portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal assembly further comprises: a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; the crimping sleeve is sleeved on the cable and provided with a first crimping end used for crimping the shielding layer; and a support cylinder inserted into the shielding layer of the cable for supporting the shielding layer. The second housing part further includes a shield connecting portion connected to the box portion and extending in the second direction, the shield connecting portion being disposed outside the shield layer, and a first crimping end of the crimping sleeve being fitted over the shield connecting portion and outside the shield layer and crimping the shield layer to the shield connecting portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a side of the box-shaped portion opposite to the second cylindrical portion has a mounting opening, and the insulator is adapted to be inserted into the shield shell via the mounting opening; the crimp sleeve further includes a cover plate for covering the mounting opening, the cover plate extending in the second direction and being connected to the first crimp end of the crimp sleeve.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the first housing part is a one-piece stamping part and the second housing part is a one-piece die casting or a one-piece machined part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of housing components comprises: a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing part includes: a first cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and having a resilient arm adapted to make electrical contact with a mating shield shell. The second housing part includes: a second cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion; and two splice halves connected to the second cylindrical portion and spliced into a splice body extending in the second direction, the splice body having a box-like portion. The first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, and the first insulator portion are circular or elliptical in cross section, and the first insulator portion is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion which are mated, the box portion and the second insulator portion are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion is accommodated in the box portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal assembly further comprises: a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; and a crimping sleeve, which is sleeved on the cable and has a first crimping end for crimping the shielding layer, the splicing body further has a shielding connection part connected with the box-shaped part, the shielding connection part is inserted into the shielding layer, and the first crimping end is sleeved outside the shielding layer and connects the shielding layer on the shielding connection part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the first housing part further has a cover portion for covering the opening and/or the gap on the box portion; the cap portion has a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall of the cap portion being connected to the first cylindrical portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the first housing part further has a sleeve portion extending in the second direction and connected to the first cylindrical portion, the sleeve portion fitting over the box portion to cover the opening and/or gap in the box portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first housing part and the second housing part are both one-piece stampings.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of housing components comprises: a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing part includes: a first cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and having a resilient arm adapted to make electrical contact with a mating shield shell; and a first splice half extending in the second direction and connected to the first cylindrical portion. The second housing part includes: a second cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion; and a second split half body extending in the second direction and connected to the second cylindrical portion. The first and second splice halves are spliced to form a splice extending in the second direction, the splice having a box portion, the first, second, and first insulator portions being circular or elliptical in cross-section, and the first insulator portion being received in the mating first and second cylindrical portions, the box portion and the second insulator portion being rectangular in cross-section, and the second insulator portion being received in the box portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is L-shaped and has a first terminal portion fixed in the first insulator portion and a second terminal portion fixed in the second insulator portion; the first terminal portion is for mating with a mating terminal and the second terminal portion is for electrical connection with a conductor core of a cable.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal assembly comprises two terminals, which are fixed in the insulator, the cable has two conductor cores, which are electrically connected with the two terminals, respectively.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector, including: an insulating housing; and the terminal assembly is arranged in the insulating shell.

In the aforementioned respective exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the molding difficulty of the housing member of the punch forming in the shield shell is small, and therefore, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the size of the connector can be reduced.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention, which is made with reference to the accompanying drawings, and can help to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention.

Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 1;

fig. 3 shows an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 1;

fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a second embodiment of the invention;

fig. 5 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 4;

fig. 6 shows an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 4;

fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a third embodiment of the invention;

fig. 8 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 7;

fig. 9 is an exploded view of the terminal assembly of fig. 7;

fig. 10 shows a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 11 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 10;

fig. 12 is an exploded view of the terminal assembly of fig. 10;

fig. 13 shows a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 14 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 13;

fig. 15 is an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 13.

Detailed Description

The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by way of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the disclosure. It may be evident, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in schematic form in order to simplify the drawing.

According to a general technical concept of the present invention, there is provided a terminal assembly, including: an insulator having an L-shape with a first insulator portion extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a terminal fixed in the insulator; and the shielding shell is L-shaped and is arranged outside the insulator, the shielding shell is formed by assembling a plurality of shell parts, and at least one of the shell parts is a stamping part.

First embodiment of terminal Assembly

Fig. 1 to 3 show a terminal assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention; fig. 2 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 1; fig. 3 shows an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes: insulator 1, terminal 40 and shield shell. The insulator 1 is L-shaped, having a first insulator portion 1a extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion 1b extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The terminal 40 is fixed in the insulator 1. The shield case is L-shaped and mounted on the outside of the insulator 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the shield case is assembled by a plurality of

case members

10, 20, 30, and each of the plurality of

case members

10, 20, 30 is a stamped part.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of

housing components

10, 20, 30 includes: a first housing part 10, a second housing part 20 and a third housing part 30. The first housing part 10 comprises a first cylindrical portion 11, the first cylindrical portion 11 extending in a first direction and having resilient arms 12 adapted to make electrical contact with a counterpart shielding shell (not shown).

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the second housing member 20 includes: a second cylindrical portion 22 and a first splice portion 210. The second cylindrical portion 22 extends in the first direction and is adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion 11. The first splice 210 extends in the second direction and is connected to the second barrel 22. The third housing part 30 comprises a second splice 310, the second splice 310 extending in a second direction and being adapted to be spliced to the first splice 210.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the first and

second splices

210, 310 are spliced into a splice extending in the second direction, the splice having a box-like portion 21.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the first cylindrical portion 11, the second cylindrical portion 22, and the first insulator portion 1a have a circular or elliptical cross section, and the first insulator portion 1a is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion 11 and the second cylindrical portion 22 which are mated. The box portion 21 and the second insulator portion 1b are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion 1b is accommodated in the box portion 21.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the third housing component 30 further includes: a first fixing portion 301 and a second fixing portion 302. The first fixing portion 301 is connected to the second splicing portion 310 and surrounds the second cylindrical portion 22. The second fixing portion 302 is connected to the second splicing portion 310 and surrounds the first splicing portion 210.

As shown in fig. 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly further includes: a cable 60 and a crimp sleeve 50. The cable 60 has an exposed shield layer 61 and an exposed conductor core 62. The crimp sleeve 50 is fitted over the cable 60 and has a first crimp end 51 for crimping the shielding 61. The splice body also has a shield connection 23 connected to the box portion 21, the shield connection 23 being inserted into the shield layer 61, the first crimp end 51 of the crimp sleeve 50 being fitted over the shield layer 61 and crimping the shield layer 61 onto the shield connection 23. The crimp sleeve 50 also has a second crimp end 52 for crimping onto an outer surface of the cable 60.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the first, second and

third housing components

10, 20, 30 are all one-piece stampings.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 40 is L-shaped and has a first terminal portion 41 fixed in the first insulator portion 1a and a second terminal portion 42 fixed in the second insulator portion 1 b. The first terminal portion 41 is for mating with a mating terminal (not shown), and the second terminal portion 42 is for electrical connection with the conductor core 62 of the cable 60. The second terminal portion 42 is adapted to be crimped onto a conductor core 62 of a cable 60, for example.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes two terminals 40, and the two terminals 40 are fixed in the insulator 1. The cable 60 has two conductor cores 62, and the two conductor cores 62 are electrically connected to the two terminals 40, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the cable 60 is a differential signal cable adapted to transmit differential signal pairs.

Second embodiment of terminal Assembly

Fig. 4 to 6 show a terminal assembly according to a second embodiment of the invention. Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention; fig. 5 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 4; fig. 6 shows an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 4.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes: insulator 1, terminal 40 and shield shell. The insulator 1 is L-shaped, having a first insulator portion 1a extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion 1b extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The terminal 40 is fixed in the insulator 1. The shield case is L-shaped and mounted on the outside of the insulator 1.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of

housing members

10, 20 includes: a first housing part 10 and a second housing part 20. The first housing part 10 comprises a first cylindrical portion 11, the first cylindrical portion 11 extending in a first direction and having resilient arms 12 adapted to make electrical contact with a counterpart shielding shell.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the second housing part 20 includes: a second cylindrical portion 22 and a box portion 21. The second cylindrical portion 22 extends in the first direction and is adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion 11. The box portion 21 extends in the second direction and is connected to the second cylindrical portion 22.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the first cylindrical portion 11, the second cylindrical portion 22, and the first insulator portion 1a have a circular or elliptical cross section, and the first insulator portion 1a is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion 11 and the second cylindrical portion 22 which are mated. The box-shaped portion 21 and the second insulator portion 1b are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion 1b is accommodated in the box-shaped portion 21.

As shown in fig. 4-6, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly further includes: cable 60, crimp sleeve 50, and support cylinder 54. The cable 60 has an exposed shield layer 61 and an exposed conductor core 62. The crimp sleeve 50 is fitted over the cable 60 and has a first crimp end 51 for crimping the shielding 61. The support cylinder 54 is inserted into the shield layer 61 of the cable 60 for supporting the shield layer 61. The second case member 20 further includes a shield connection portion 23 connected to the box portion 21 and extending in the second direction, the shield connection portion 23 being disposed outside the shield layer 61. The first crimp end 51 of the crimp sleeve 50 is fitted over the shield connection 23 and the shield layer 61 and crimps the shield layer 61 onto the shield connection 23.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the box-like portion 21 has a mounting opening 21a on a side opposite to the second cylindrical portion 22, and the insulator 1 is adapted to be inserted into the shield shell through the mounting opening 21 a. The crimp sleeve 50 further comprises a cover plate 53 for covering the mounting opening 21a, the cover plate 53 extending in the second direction and being connected to the first crimp end 51 of the crimp sleeve 50.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the first housing component 10 is a one-piece stamping and the second housing component 20 is a one-piece die cast or machined part.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 40 is L-shaped and has a first terminal portion 41 fixed in the first insulator portion 1a and a second terminal portion 42 fixed in the second insulator portion 1 b. The first terminal portion 41 is for mating with a mating terminal (not shown), and the second terminal portion 42 is for electrical connection with the conductor core 62 of the cable 60. The second terminal portion 42 is adapted to be crimped onto a conductor core 62 of a cable 60, for example.

As shown in fig. 4 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes two terminals 40, and the two terminals 40 are fixed in the insulator 1. The cable 60 has two conductor cores 62, and the two conductor cores 62 are electrically connected to the two terminals 40, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the cable 60 is a differential signal cable adapted to transmit differential signal pairs.

Third embodiment of terminal Assembly

Fig. 7 to 9 show a terminal assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, fig. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention; fig. 8 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 7; fig. 9 is an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 7.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes: insulator 1, terminal 40 and shield shell. The insulator 1 is L-shaped, having a first insulator portion 1a extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion 1b extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The terminal 40 is fixed in the insulator 1. The shield case is L-shaped and mounted on the outside of the insulator 1.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of

housing members

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the second housing member 20 includes: a second cylindrical portion 22 and two split

halves

201, 202. The second cylindrical portion 22 extends in the first direction and is adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion 11. The two

splice halves

201, 202 are connected to the second cylindrical portion 22 and are spliced to form a splice extending in the second direction, the splice having a box portion 21.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the first cylindrical portion 11, the second cylindrical portion 22, and the first insulator portion 1a have a circular or elliptical cross section, and the first insulator portion 1a is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion 11 and the second cylindrical portion 22 which are mated. The box-shaped portion 21 and the second insulator portion 1b are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion 1b is accommodated in the box-shaped portion 21.

As shown in fig. 7-9, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly further includes: a cable 60 and a crimp sleeve 50. The cable 60 has an exposed shield layer 61 and an exposed conductor core 62. The crimp sleeve 50 is fitted over the cable 60 and has a first crimp end 51 for crimping the shielding 61. The splice body also has a shield connection portion 23 connected to the box portion 21, the shield connection portion 23 being inserted into the shield layer 61, the first crimp end 51 being fitted over the outside of the shield layer 61 and crimping the shield layer 61 onto the shield connection portion 23.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the first housing member 10 further has a cover portion 13 for covering the opening 21c and/or the slit on the box portion 21. The lid section 13 has a top wall and a pair of side walls, and the top wall of the lid section 13 is connected to the first cylindrical section 11.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the first housing part 10 and the second housing part 20 are both one-piece stampings.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 40 is L-shaped and has a first terminal portion 41 fixed in the first insulator portion 1a and a second terminal portion 42 fixed in the second insulator portion 1 b. The first terminal portion 41 is for mating with a mating terminal (not shown), and the second terminal portion 42 is for electrical connection with the conductor core 62 of the cable 60. The second terminal portion 42 is adapted to be crimped onto a conductor core 62 of a cable 60, for example.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes two terminals 40, and the two terminals 40 are fixed in the insulator 1. The cable 60 has two conductor cores 62, and the two conductor cores 62 are electrically connected to the two terminals 40, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the cable 60 is a differential signal cable adapted to transmit differential signal pairs.

Fourth embodiment of the terminal Assembly

Fig. 10 to 12 show a terminal assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; fig. 11 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 10; fig. 12 shows an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 10.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes: insulator 1, terminal 40 and shield shell. The insulator 1 is L-shaped, having a first insulator portion 1a extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion 1b extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The terminal 40 is fixed in the insulator 1. The shield case is L-shaped and mounted on the outside of the insulator 1.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of

housing members

10, 20 includes: a first housing part 10 and a second housing part 20. The first housing member 10 includes a first cylindrical portion 11 and a first splice half 14. The first cylindrical portion 11 extends in a first direction and has a resilient arm 12 adapted to make electrical contact with a counterpart shielding shell. The first half 14 extends in the second direction and is connected to the first cylindrical portion 11.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the second housing member 20 includes: a second cylindrical portion 22 and a second half 24. The second cylindrical portion 22 extends in the first direction and is adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion 11. The second half 24 extends in the second direction and is connected to the second cylindrical portion 22. The first and second splice halves 14, 24 are spliced to form a splice body extending in the second direction, the splice body having a boxed portion 21.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first cylindrical portion 11, the second cylindrical portion 22, and the first insulator portion 1a have a circular or elliptical cross section, and the first insulator portion 1a is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion 11 and the second cylindrical portion 22 which are mated. The box portion 21 and the second insulator portion 1b are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion 1b is accommodated in the box portion 21.

As shown in fig. 10-12, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly further includes: a cable 60 and a crimp sleeve 50. The cable 60 has an exposed shield layer 61 and an exposed conductor core 62. The crimp sleeve 50 is fitted over the cable 60 and has a first crimp end 51 for crimping the shielding 61.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the splice body further has a shield connection portion 23 connected to the box portion 21, the shield connection portion 23 is inserted into the shield layer 61, and the first crimping end 51 is fitted over the outside of the shield layer 61 and crimps the shield layer 61 to the shield connection portion 23.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the first housing part 10 and the second housing part 20 are both one-piece stampings.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 40 is L-shaped and has a first terminal portion 41 fixed in the first insulator portion 1a and a second terminal portion 42 fixed in the second insulator portion 1 b. The first terminal portion 41 is for mating with a mating terminal (not shown), and the second terminal portion 42 is for electrical connection with the conductor core 62 of the cable 60. The second terminal portion 42 is adapted to be crimped onto a conductor core 62 of a cable 60, for example.

As shown in fig. 10 to 12, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes two terminals 40, and the two terminals 40 are fixed in the insulator 1. The cable 60 has two conductor cores 62, and the two conductor cores 62 are electrically connected to the two terminals 40, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the cable 60 is a differential signal cable adapted to transmit differential signal pairs.

Fifth embodiment of terminal Assembly

Fig. 13 to 15 show a terminal assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a terminal assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; fig. 14 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 13; fig. 15 shows an exploded view of the terminal assembly shown in fig. 13.

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly includes: insulator 1, terminal 40 and shield shell. The insulator 1 is L-shaped having a first insulator portion 1a extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion 1b extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The terminal 40 is fixed in the insulator 1. The shield case is L-shaped and mounted on the outside of the insulator 1.

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of

housing members

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the second housing member 20 includes: a second cylindrical portion 22 and two split

halves

splice halves

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the first cylindrical portion 11, the second cylindrical portion 22, and the first insulator portion 1a have a circular or elliptical cross section, and the first insulator portion 1a is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion 11 and the second cylindrical portion 22 which are mated. The box portion 21 and the second insulator portion 1b are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion 1b is accommodated in the box portion 21.

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal assembly further includes: a cable 60 and a crimp sleeve 50. The cable 60 has an exposed shield layer 61 and an exposed conductor core 62. The crimp sleeve 50 is fitted over the cable 60 and has a first crimp end 51 for crimping the shielding 61. The splice body also has a shield connection portion 23 connected to the box portion 21, the shield connection portion 23 being inserted into the shield layer 61, the first crimp end 51 being fitted over the outside of the shield layer 61 and crimping the shield layer 61 onto the shield connection portion 23.

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the first housing member 10 further has a sleeve portion 15 extending in the second direction and connected to the first cylindrical portion 11, the sleeve portion 15 being fitted over the box portion 21 to cover the opening and/or the slit in the box portion 21.

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the first housing part 10 and the second housing part 20 are both one-piece stampings.

As shown in fig. 13 to 15, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 40 is L-shaped and has a first terminal portion 41 fixed in the first insulator portion 1a and a second terminal portion 42 fixed in the second insulator portion 1 b. The first terminal portion 41 is for mating with a mating terminal (not shown), and the second terminal portion 42 is for electrical connection with the conductor core 62 of the cable 60.

Embodiments of the connector

As shown in fig. 1 to 15, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is also disclosed a connector including: an insulative housing (not shown) and the terminal assembly shown in fig. 1 to 15 are mounted in the insulative housing. The connector may be a differential signal connector.

It is understood by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and can be modified by those skilled in the art, and that the structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without conflict in structure or principle, and that such modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify preferred embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude a plurality. Additionally, any element numbers of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A terminal assembly, comprising:

an insulator having an L-shape with a first insulator portion extending in a first direction and a second insulator portion extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;

a terminal fixed in the insulator; and

a shield case having an L-shape and installed at an outer portion of the insulator,

the shielding shell is assembled by a plurality of shell parts, and at least one of the shell parts is a stamping part.

2. The terminal assembly of claim 1, wherein:

the plurality of housing components includes:

a first housing component comprising:

a first cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and having a resilient arm adapted to make electrical contact with a mating shield shell;

a second housing component comprising:

a second cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and adapted to mate with the first cylindrical portion; and

a first splice part extending along the second direction and connected to the second cylindrical part; and

a third housing component comprising:

a second splice extending in the second direction and adapted to be spliced to the first splice,

the first splicing part and the second splicing part are spliced into a splicing body extending along the second direction, the splicing body is provided with a box-shaped part,

the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, and the first insulator portion are circular or elliptical in cross section, and the first insulator portion is accommodated in the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion which are mated,

the box portion and the second insulator portion are rectangular in cross section, and the second insulator portion is received in the box portion.

3. The terminal assembly of claim 2, wherein:

the third housing part further comprises:

the first fixing part is connected with the second splicing part and encircles the second cylindrical part; and

and the second fixing part is connected with the second splicing part and surrounds the first splicing part.

4. The terminal assembly of claim 2, further comprising:

a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; and

a crimp sleeve fitted over the cable and having a first crimp end for crimping the shielding layer,

the splicing body is further provided with a shielding connecting part connected with the box-shaped part, the shielding connecting part is inserted into the shielding layer, and the first crimping end of the crimping sleeve is sleeved outside the shielding layer and is used for crimping the shielding layer on the shielding connecting part.

5. Terminal assembly according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that:

the first housing component, the second housing component and the third housing component are all one-piece stampings.

6. The terminal assembly of claim 1, wherein:

the plurality of housing components includes:

a first housing component comprising:

a second housing component comprising:

a box-shaped portion extending in the second direction and connected to the second cylindrical portion,

7. The terminal assembly of claim 6, further comprising:

a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; and

the crimping sleeve is sleeved on the cable and provided with a first crimping end used for crimping the shielding layer; and

a support cylinder inserted into a shield layer of the cable for supporting the shield layer,

the second case member further includes a shield connection portion connected to the box portion and extending in the second direction, the shield connection portion being disposed outside the shield layer,

the first crimping end of the crimping sleeve is fitted over and attaches the shield layer to the shield connection portion and the outside of the shield layer.

8. The terminal assembly of claim 7, wherein:

the side, opposite to the second cylindrical part, of the box-shaped part is provided with a mounting opening, and the insulator is suitable for being inserted into the shielding shell through the mounting opening;

the crimp sleeve further includes a cover plate for covering the mounting opening, the cover plate extending in the second direction and being connected to the first crimp end of the crimp sleeve.

9. Terminal assembly according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that:

the first shell component is an integrated stamping part, and the second shell component is an integrated die casting or an integrated machining part.

10. The terminal assembly of claim 1, wherein:

the plurality of housing components includes:

a first housing component comprising:

a second housing component comprising:

two splice halves connected to the second cylindrical portion and spliced into a splice body extending along the second direction, the splice body having a box-like portion,

11. The terminal assembly of claim 10, further comprising:

a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; and

the splicing body is further provided with a shielding connecting portion connected with the box-shaped portion, the shielding connecting portion is inserted into the shielding layer, and the first crimping end is sleeved outside the shielding layer and connects the shielding layer on the shielding connecting portion.

12. The terminal assembly of claim 11, wherein:

the first housing part further has a cover portion for covering the opening and/or the slit on the box portion;

the cap portion has a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall of the cap portion being connected to the first cylindrical portion.

13. The terminal assembly of claim 11, wherein:

the first housing part also has a sleeve portion extending in the second direction and connected to the first cylindrical portion, the sleeve portion fitting over the box portion to cover the opening and/or gap in the box portion.

14. The terminal assembly according to any one of claims 10-13, wherein:

the first housing component and the second housing component are both one-piece stampings.

15. The terminal assembly of claim 1, wherein:

the plurality of housing components includes:

a first housing component comprising:

a first cylindrical portion extending in the first direction and having a resilient arm adapted to make electrical contact with a mating shield shell; and

a first splice half extending in the second direction and connected to the first cylindrical portion,

a second housing component comprising:

a second split half extending in the second direction and connected to the second cylindrical portion,

the first and second splice halves being spliced into a splice body extending in the second direction, the splice body having a box-like portion,

16. The terminal assembly of claim 15, further comprising:

a cable having an exposed shield layer and an exposed conductor core; and

17. The terminal assembly according to any one of claims 15-16, wherein:

18. The terminal assembly according to any one of claims 2, 6, 10 and 15, wherein:

said terminal being L-shaped and having a first terminal portion secured in said first insulator portion and a second terminal portion secured in said second insulator portion;

the first terminal portion is for mating with a mating terminal and the second terminal portion is for electrical connection with a conductor core of a cable.

19. The terminal assembly according to any one of claims 4, 7, 11 and 16, wherein:

the terminal assembly includes two terminals fixed in the insulator,

the cable has two conductor cores electrically connected to the two terminals, respectively.

20. A connector, comprising:

an insulating housing; and

the terminal assembly of any one of claims 1-19, mounted in said insulative housing.