CN220856998U

CN220856998U - Connector module, connector and connector assembly

Info

Publication number: CN220856998U
Application number: CN202322576075.1U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 姜宁
Original assignee: Tyco Electronics Technology SIP Ltd
Current assignee: Tyco Electronics Technology SIP Ltd
Priority date: 2023-09-21
Filing date: 2023-09-21
Publication date: 2024-04-26
Anticipated expiration: 2033-09-21

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector module, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector module includes: an inner housing, a shield housing, a power terminal and a signal terminal. The inner housing includes: first and second inner housing portions. The shield case includes: first and second shield shell portions are respectively sleeved on the first and second inner shell portions. The power supply terminal includes: first and second mating ends located in the first and second inner housing portions, respectively; and a first fixing portion connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends. The signal terminal includes: the first connecting end is positioned outside the shielding shell; the second connecting end is positioned in the second inner shell part; and a second fixing portion connected between the first and second connection ends. In the utility model, the second connection end of the signal terminal does not need to be matched with a separate matched signal connector, so that the cost can be reduced. In addition, in the utility model, the periphery of the shielding shell can be electrically contacted with the mounting panel, so that the shielding performance of the connector can be improved.

Description

Connector module, connector and connector assembly

Technical Field

The present utility model relates to a connector module, a connector including the connector module, and a connector assembly including the connector.

Background

In the prior art, connectors generally include an outer housing, a first inner housing, a second inner housing, a shield shell, power terminals, and signal terminals. The first inner housing and the second inner housing are disposed in the outer housing. The power terminal is disposed in the first inner housing, and the shield case is fitted over the first inner housing. The signal terminals are disposed in the second inner housing, and the second inner housing is located outside the shield shell.

In the prior art, since the signal terminals are located outside the shield shell, each end of the signal terminals needs to be mated with a separate mating signal connector, which increases costs. In addition, in order to avoid the mating signal connector, a side of the shield shell close to the signal terminals cannot be in electrical contact with the mounting panel, which may reduce the shielding performance of the connector.

Disclosure of utility model

The present utility model is directed to solving at least one of the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages of the prior art.

According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector module is provided. The connector module includes: an inner housing, a shield housing, a power terminal and a signal terminal. The inner housing includes: a first inner housing portion; and a second inner housing portion connected to the first inner housing portion. The shield case includes: the first shielding shell part is sleeved on the first inner shell part; and a second shield shell portion sleeved on the second inner housing portion. The power supply terminal includes: a first pair of mating ends located in the first inner housing portion; a second pair of mating ends located in the second inner housing portion and the second shield shell portion; and a first fixing portion connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends and fixed into the inner housing. The signal terminal includes: the first connecting end is positioned outside the shielding shell; a second connection end located in the second inner housing portion and the second shield shell portion; and a second fixing portion connected between the first and second connection ends and fixed into the inner case.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a first inner cavity extending in a first direction is formed in the first inner housing part, and a second inner cavity extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is formed in the second inner housing part; the first pair of mating ends of the power terminals are located in the first inner cavity of the first inner housing portion, and the second pair of mating ends of the power terminals and the second connecting end of the signal terminals are located in the second inner cavity of the second inner housing portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the second mating end of the power terminal and the second connection end of the signal terminal are adapted to mate with a mating power distribution source terminal and a mating signal terminal, respectively, of a mating connector inserted into the second shield shell in the second direction.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the inner case further includes: and a third inner housing part located outside the shield case, the first connection end of the signal terminal being located in the third inner housing part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the third inner housing part extends in the first direction, and the first connection end of the signal terminal is adapted to mate with a mating signal terminal of a mating signal connector inserted into the third inner housing part in the first direction.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first pair of mating ends of the power terminals are for mating with a pair of power distribution source terminals of a pair of power distribution source connectors inserted into the first inner housing portion in the first direction.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first inner housing part has a front end and a rear end opposite in the first direction, and the second inner housing part is connected to the rear end of the first inner housing part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first inner housing part has a top and a bottom opposite in the second direction, the third inner housing part is located below the bottom of the first inner housing part, and a portion of the rear end of the third inner housing part is connected to the bottom of the first inner housing part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the inner housing is an integral injection molded part directly molded on the power terminal and the signal terminal by an insert injection molding process such that the power terminal, the signal terminal and the inner housing are one integral part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first pair of mating ends and the first fixing portion of the power terminal extend in the first direction, and the second pair of mating ends of the power terminal extend in the second direction, so that the power terminal is L-shaped.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first connection end of the signal terminal extends in the first direction, and the second connection end of the signal terminal extends in the second direction such that the second connection end of the signal terminal is perpendicular to the first connection end of the signal terminal.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the second fixing portion of the signal terminal includes: a first extension portion extending along the first direction and having one end connected to the first connection end; a second extension part extending along the first direction and having one end connected to the second connection end; and a third extension portion extending in the second direction and connected between the first extension portion and the other end of the second extension portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first and second shield shell portions are two parts separated from each other and assembled to the first and second inner housing portions, respectively.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first shield shell has front and rear ends opposite in the first direction, and the second shield shell has upper and lower ends opposite in the second direction; an upper resilient contact arm is formed on an edge portion of an upper end of the second shield shell portion, the upper resilient contact arm being in electrical contact with a rear end of the first shield shell portion.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of lower elastic contact arms are formed on an edge portion of a lower end of the second shield shell portion, the plurality of lower elastic contact arms being spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the second shield shell portion for electrical contact with a mounting panel.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, an inner elastic locking piece is formed on the first shield shell portion to extend obliquely toward an inside thereof, the inner elastic locking piece being for engagement with the first inner shell portion to fix the first shield shell portion to the first inner shell portion; an outer spring clip extending obliquely toward an exterior thereof is also formed on the first shield shell for engagement with an outer housing of the connector to secure the first shield shell to the outer housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, an elastic locking piece extending obliquely toward an outside thereof is formed on the second shield shell portion, the elastic locking piece being for engagement with an outer housing of the connector to fix the second shield shell portion to the outer housing.

According to another aspect of the present utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an outer housing; and the aforementioned connector module mounted into the outer housing.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the outer housing comprises a first outer housing part extending in a first direction and a second outer housing part extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the first and second shield shell portions are respectively received in the first and second outer housing portions.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second outer housing part has a flange part for mounting to a mounting panel and a lower end for insertion into an opening in the mounting panel; a plurality of lower elastic contact arms are formed on an edge portion of the lower end of the second shield shell portion, and protrude from the lower end of the second outer shell portion for electrically contacting an inner side surface of the opening of the mounting panel.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a seal ring mounting groove is formed on a bottom surface of the flange portion of the second outer housing portion, and the connector further includes a seal ring mounted in the seal ring mounting groove, the seal ring being adapted to be pressed between the flange portion and the mounting panel for sealing therebetween.

According to another aspect of the present utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the connector; and a mating connector inserted into the second shield shell portion of the connector, the mating connector including a mating power source terminal and a mating signal terminal, the mating power source terminal being mated with a second mating end of the power source terminal of the connector, the mating signal terminal being mated with a second connection end of the signal terminal of the connector.

In the foregoing respective exemplary embodiments according to the present utility model, the second connection end of the signal terminal and the second mating end of the power supply terminal are both provided in the second inner housing portion, and are capable of being mated with the mating signal terminal and the mating power supply terminal of the mating connector inserted in the second inner housing portion, respectively. Therefore, the second connection end of the signal terminal does not need to be matched with a separate matched signal connector, so that the cost can be reduced. In addition, in the utility model, the periphery of the shielding shell can be electrically contacted with the mounting panel, so that the shielding performance of the connector can be improved.

Other objects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent from the following description of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, which provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model.

Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

fig. 2 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

FIG. 5 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

Fig. 6 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

Fig. 7 shows another plan cross-sectional view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.

Detailed Description

The technical scheme of the utility model is further specifically described below through 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 embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the general inventive concept and should not be taken as limiting the utility model.

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 present 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 the drawings in order to simplify the drawings.

According to one general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector module is provided. The connector module includes: an inner housing, a shield housing, a power terminal and a signal terminal. The inner housing includes: a first inner housing portion; and a second inner housing portion connected to the first inner housing portion. The shield case includes: the first shielding shell part is sleeved on the first inner shell part; and a second shield shell portion sleeved on the second inner housing portion. The power supply terminal includes: a first pair of mating ends located in the first inner housing portion; a second pair of mating ends located in the second inner housing portion and the second shield shell portion; and a first fixing portion connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends and fixed into the inner housing. The signal terminal includes: the first connecting end is positioned outside the shielding shell; a second connection end located in the second inner housing portion and the second shield shell portion; and a second fixing portion connected between the first and second connection ends and fixed into the inner case.

According to another general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an outer housing; and the aforementioned connector module mounted into the outer housing.

According to another general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the connector; and a mating connector inserted into the second shield shell portion of the connector, the mating connector including a mating power source terminal and a mating signal terminal, the mating power source terminal being mated with a second mating end of the power source terminal of the connector, the mating signal terminal being mated with a second connection end of the signal terminal of the connector.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 2 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 5 shows an exploded schematic view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.

As shown in fig. 1 to 5, in one exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a connector module is disclosed. The connector module includes: an inner housing 2, a shield housing 3, a power terminal 4, and a signal terminal 5. The inner housing 2 includes: a first inner housing part 21 and a second inner housing part 22, the second inner housing part 22 being connected to the first inner housing part 21. The shield case 3 includes: a first shield shell portion 31 and a second shield shell portion 32. The first shield shell 31 is sleeved on the first inner shell 21; the second shield shell portion 32 is sleeved over the second inner housing portion 22.

Fig. 6 shows a plan cross-sectional view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model; fig. 7 shows another plan cross-sectional view of a connector module according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the power supply terminal 4 includes: a first pair of mating ends 41, a second pair of mating ends 42, and a first securing portion 40. The first pair of mating ends 41 is located in the first inner housing portion 21. The second pair of mating ends 42 are located in the second inner housing portion 22 and the second shield shell portion 32. The first fixing portion 40 is connected between the first and second pairs of mating ends 41, 42 and is fixed into the inner housing 2. The signal terminal 5 includes: a first connection end 51, a second connection end 52 and a second fixing portion 50. The first connection terminal 51 is located outside the shield shell 3. The second connection end 52 is located in the second inner housing portion 22 and the second shield shell portion 32. The second fixing portion 50 is connected between the first and second connection ends 51, 52 and is fixed into the inner housing 2.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, a first inner cavity 201 extending in a first direction Y is formed in the first inner housing portion 21, and a second inner cavity 202 extending in a second direction Z perpendicular to the first direction Y is formed in the second inner housing portion 22. The first pair of mating ends 41 of the power terminals 4 are located in the first interior cavity 201 of the first inner housing portion 21 and the second pair of mating ends 42 of the power terminals 4 and the second connecting ends 52 of the signal terminals 5 are located in the second interior cavity 202 of the second inner housing portion 22.

As shown in fig. 1-7, in the illustrated embodiment, the second mating ends 42 of the power terminals 4 and the second connection ends 52 of the signal terminals 5 are adapted to mate with mating power distribution source terminals (not shown) and mating signal terminals (not shown), respectively, of a mating connector (not shown) inserted into the second shield shell 32 in the second direction Z. Therefore, the second connection end 52 of the signal terminal 5 does not need to be mated with a separate mating signal connector, which can reduce the cost.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner housing 2 further includes a third inner housing portion 23, the third inner housing portion 23 being located outside the shield shell 3. The first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5 is located in the inner cavity 203 of the third inner housing portion 23.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the third inner housing part 23 extends in the first direction Y, and the first connection ends 51 of the signal terminals 5 are for mating with mating signal terminals (not shown) of a mating signal connector (not shown) inserted into the third inner housing part 23 in the first direction Y.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first pair of mating ends 41 of the power terminals 4 are for mating with a pair of power distribution source terminals (not shown) of a pair of power distribution source connectors (not shown) inserted into the first inner housing portion 21 in the first direction Y.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first inner housing part 21 has front and rear ends opposite in the first direction Y, and the second inner housing part 22 is connected to the rear end of the first inner housing part 21.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first inner housing part 21 has a top and a bottom opposite in the second direction Z, the third inner housing part 23 is located below the bottom of the first inner housing part 21, and a part of the rear end of the third inner housing part 23 is connected to the bottom of the first inner housing part 21.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner housing 2 is an integral injection molded piece directly molded on the power terminal 4 and the signal terminal 5 by an insert injection molding process, so that the power terminal 4, the signal terminal 5, and the inner housing 2 are one integral part.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first pair of mating ends 41 and the first fixing portion 40 of the power terminal 4 extend in the first direction Y, and the second pair of mating ends 42 of the power terminal 4 extend in the second direction Z, so that the power terminal 4 is L-shaped.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5 extends in the first direction Y, and the second connection end 52 of the signal terminal 5 extends in the second direction Z such that the second connection end 52 of the signal terminal 5 is perpendicular to the first connection end 51 of the signal terminal 5.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the second fixing portion 50 of the signal terminal 5 includes: the first extension 50a, the second extension 50b, and the third extension 50c. The first extension 50a extends along the first direction Y and has one end connected to the first connection end 51. The second extension 50b extends along the first direction Y and has one end connected to the second connection end 52. The third extension 50c extends in the second direction Z and is connected between the other ends of the first extension 50a and the second extension 50 b.

Note that the shape and structure of the power supply terminal 4 and the signal terminal 5 in the present utility model are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may have other suitable shapes and structures.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first shield shell portion 31 and the second shield shell portion 32 are two members separated from each other and assembled to the first inner housing portion 21 and the second inner housing portion 22, respectively.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the first shield shell 31 has front and rear ends opposite in the first direction Y, and the second shield shell 32 has upper and lower ends opposite in the second direction Z. An upper elastic contact arm 32a is formed on an edge portion of an upper end of the second shield shell portion 32, the upper elastic contact arm 32a being in electrical contact with a rear end of the first shield shell portion 31.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32b are formed on an edge portion of a lower end of the second shield shell portion 32, the plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32b being spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the second shield shell portion 32 for electrical contact with the mounting panel 7.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, an inner elastic locking piece 31a extending obliquely toward the inside thereof is formed on the first shield shell portion 31, the inner elastic locking piece 31a being for engagement with the first inner shell portion 21 to fix the first shield shell portion 31 to the first inner shell portion 21; also formed on the first shield shell 31 is an outer spring clip 31b extending obliquely toward the outside thereof, the outer spring clip 31b being for engagement with the outer housing 1 of the connector to secure the first shield shell 31 to the outer housing 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, an elastic locking piece 32c extending obliquely toward the outside thereof is formed on the second shield shell portion 32, the elastic locking piece 32c being for engagement with the outer housing 1 of the connector to fix the second shield shell portion 32 to the outer housing 1.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1 to 7, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: an outer housing 1 and the aforementioned connector module. The connector module is mounted into the outer housing 1.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the outer housing 1 includes a first outer housing portion 11 extending in a first direction X and a second outer housing portion 12 extending in a second direction Z perpendicular to the first direction X. The first and second shield shell portions 31 and 32 are respectively accommodated in the first and second outer housing portions 11 and 12.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, the second outer housing part 12 has a flange part 12a for mounting to the mounting panel 7 and a lower end for insertion into an opening in the mounting panel 7. A plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32b are formed on an edge portion of the lower end of the second shield shell portion 32, and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms 32b protrude from the lower end of the second outer housing portion 12 for electrical contact with the inner side surface of the opening of the mounting panel 7.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, in the illustrated embodiment, a seal ring mounting groove 121 is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 12a of the second outer housing portion 12, and the connector further includes a seal ring 6 mounted in the seal ring mounting groove 121, the seal ring 6 being adapted to be pressed between the flange portion 12a and the mounting panel 7 for effecting sealing therebetween.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in fig. 1-7, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector and a counter-connector, the counter-connector being inserted into the second shield shell 32 of the connector. The mating connector includes a mating power source terminal that mates with the second mating end 42 of the power source terminal 4 of the connector and a mating signal terminal that mates with the second connecting end 52 of the signal terminal 5 of the connector.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and that modifications may be made to the embodiments described in various embodiments without structural or conceptual aspects and that these variations may be resorted to without departing from the scope of the utility model.

Although the present utility model has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the examples disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the utility model.

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 that the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element numbers of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A connector module, comprising:

An inner housing (2) comprising:

a first inner housing part (21); and

A second inner housing part (22) connected to the first inner housing part (21);

a shield case (3) comprising:

A first shield shell (31) fitted over the first inner shell (21); and

A second shield shell portion (32) sleeved over the second inner shell portion (22);

a power supply terminal (4) comprising:

a first pair of mating ends (41) located in the first inner housing portion (21);

A second pair of mating ends (42) located in the second inner housing portion (22) and second shield shell portion (32); and

A first fixing portion (40) connected between the first and second mating ends (41, 42) and fixed into the inner housing (2); and

Signal terminal (5), comprising:

A first connection end (51) located outside the shield shell (3);

a second connection end (52) located in the second inner housing portion (22) and a second shield shell portion (32); and

A second fixing portion (50) connected between the first and second connection ends (51, 52) and fixed into the inner housing (2).

2. The connector module of claim 1, wherein:

A first inner cavity (201) extending in a first direction (Y) is formed in the first inner housing part (21), and a second inner cavity (202) extending in a second direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (Y) is formed in the second inner housing part (22);

The first pair of mating ends (41) of the power terminals (4) are located in a first interior cavity (201) of the first inner housing portion (21), and the second pair of mating ends (42) of the power terminals (4) and the second connecting end (52) of the signal terminals (5) are located in a second interior cavity (202) of the second inner housing portion (22).

3. The connector module of claim 2, wherein:

The second mating end (42) of the power terminal (4) and the second connection end (52) of the signal terminal (5) are adapted to mate with a mating power distribution source terminal and a mating signal terminal, respectively, of a mating connector inserted into the second shield shell (32) in the second direction (Z).

4. The connector module of claim 2, wherein:

The inner housing (2) further comprises:

A third inner housing part (23) located outside the shield case (3),

The first connection end (51) of the signal terminal (5) is located in the third inner housing part (23).

5. The connector module of claim 4, wherein:

The third inner housing part (23) extends in the first direction (Y), and the first connection end (51) of the signal terminal (5) is used for being matched with a matched signal terminal of a matched signal connector inserted into the third inner housing part (23) along the first direction (Y).

6. The connector module of claim 4, wherein:

The first pair of mating ends (41) of the power terminals (4) are for mating with a pair of power distribution source terminals of a pair of power distribution source connectors inserted in the first inner housing portion (21) in the first direction (Y).

7. The connector module of claim 4, wherein:

the first inner housing part (21) has a front end and a rear end opposite in the first direction (Y), and the second inner housing part (22) is connected to the rear end of the first inner housing part (21).

8. The connector module of claim 7, wherein:

The first inner housing part (21) has a top and a bottom opposite in the second direction (Z), the third inner housing part (23) is located below the bottom of the first inner housing part (21), and a portion of the rear end of the third inner housing part (23) is connected to the bottom of the first inner housing part (21).

9. The connector module of claim 4, wherein:

The inner housing (2) is an integral injection molded part which is directly molded on the power supply terminal (4) and the signal terminal (5) through an insert injection molding process, so that the power supply terminal (4), the signal terminal (5) and the inner housing (2) are formed into one integral part.

10. The connector module of claim 2, wherein:

The first pair of mating ends (41) and the first fixing portion (40) of the power terminal (4) extend along the first direction (Y), and the second pair of mating ends (42) of the power terminal (4) extend along the second direction (Z), so that the power terminal (4) is L-shaped.

11. The connector module of claim 2, wherein:

The first connection end (51) of the signal terminal (5) extends along the first direction (Y), and the second connection end (52) of the signal terminal (5) extends along the second direction (Z), such that the second connection end (52) of the signal terminal (5) is perpendicular to the first connection end (51) of the signal terminal (5).

12. The connector module of claim 11, wherein:

The second fixing portion (50) of the signal terminal (5) includes:

A first extension (50 a) extending in the first direction (Y) and having one end connected to the first connection end (51);

A second extension (50 b) extending along the first direction (Y) and having one end connected to the second connection end (52); and

A third extension (50 c) extending in the second direction (Z) and connected between the first extension (50 a) and the other end of the second extension (50 b).

13. The connector module of claim 2, wherein:

The first shield shell portion (31) and the second shield shell portion (32) are two members separated from each other and assembled to the first inner housing portion (21) and the second inner housing portion (22), respectively.

14. The connector module of claim 13, wherein:

-the first shield shell portion (31) having front and rear ends opposite in the first direction (Y), the second shield shell portion (32) having upper and lower ends opposite in the second direction (Z);

An upper elastic contact arm (32 a) is formed on an edge portion of an upper end of the second shield shell portion (32), the upper elastic contact arm (32 a) being in electrical contact with a rear end of the first shield shell portion (31).

15. The connector module of claim 14, wherein:

A plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32 b) are formed on an edge portion of a lower end of the second shield shell portion (32), the plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32 b) being spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the second shield shell portion (32) for electrical contact with a mounting panel (7).

16. The connector module of claim 13, wherein:

An inner elastic locking piece (31 a) extending obliquely toward the inside thereof is formed on the first shield shell portion (31), the inner elastic locking piece (31 a) being for engagement with the first inner shell portion (21) to fix the first shield shell portion (31) to the first inner shell portion (21);

An outer elastic locking piece (31 b) extending obliquely toward the outside thereof is also formed on the first shield shell portion (31), the outer elastic locking piece (31 b) being for engagement with an outer housing (1) of the connector to fix the first shield shell portion (31) to the outer housing (1).

17. The connector module of claim 13, wherein:

An elastic locking piece (32 c) extending obliquely toward the outside thereof is formed on the second shield shell (32), the elastic locking piece (32 c) being for engagement with an outer housing (1) of the connector to fix the second shield shell (32) to the outer housing (1).

18. A connector, comprising:

An outer case (1); and

The connector module of any one of claims 1-17 being mounted into the outer housing (1).

19. The connector of claim 18, wherein:

The outer housing (1) comprises a first outer housing part (11) extending in a first direction (X) and a second outer housing part (12) extending in a second direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (X);

The first and second shield shell portions (31, 32) are respectively accommodated in the first and second outer housing portions (11, 12).

20. The connector of claim 19, wherein:

The second outer housing part (12) has a flange part (12 a) for mounting to a mounting panel (7) and a lower end for insertion into an opening in the mounting panel (7);

A plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32 b) are formed on an edge portion of a lower end of the second shield shell portion (32), and the plurality of lower elastic contact arms (32 b) protrude from a lower end of the second housing portion (12) for electrically contacting an inner side surface of an opening of the mounting panel (7).

21. The connector of claim 20, wherein:

A seal ring mounting groove (121) is formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion (12 a) of the second housing portion (12), and the connector further includes a seal ring (6) mounted in the seal ring mounting groove (121), the seal ring (6) being adapted to be pressed between the flange portion (12 a) and the mounting panel (7) for sealing therebetween.

22. A connector assembly, comprising:

The connector of any one of claims 18-21; and

A counter-connector inserted into a second shield shell (32) of the connector,

The mating connector comprises a mating power supply terminal and a mating signal terminal, wherein the mating power supply terminal is mated with a second mating end (42) of a power supply terminal (4) of the connector, and the mating signal terminal is mated with a second connecting end (52) of a signal terminal (5) of the connector.