KR20210054462A - Connector assembly and connector pair - Google Patents

Abstract

A connector assembly can be easily and definitely attached to the surface of a substrate while having a simple configuration, and can definitely maintain high airtightness to improve reliability. The connector assembly comprises: a connector including a connector body and a terminal attached to the connector body; and a protective member including a wall extending in the longitudinal direction or the width direction of the connector body and an accommodation unit in which at least a part of four sides of a periphery is defined by the wall, wherein the protective member is attached to the surface of the substrate in a state that the connector is accommodated in the accommodation unit. The protective member includes: a protective member body made of an insulating material; and a protective metal fitting manufactured with a conductive metal integrally formed with the protective member body, and the protective member is disposed on the surface of the substrate while the protective member is coupled to the connector in a state that the connector is accommodated in the accommodation unit.

Description

Connector assembly and connector pair {CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTOR PAIR}

[One] The present invention relates to a connector assembly and a connector pair.

[2] Connectors such as board-to-board connectors were used to electrically connect a pair of parallel circuit boards to each other. Such a connector is attached to each of the opposing surfaces of a pair of circuit boards and fits together to ensure electrical conduction. In order to prevent dust from entering the connector, a technique has been proposed for providing a protective member surrounding the periphery of the connector (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[3] 44 is a perspective view showing a known connector assembly.

[4] In Fig. 44, the receptacle connector 801 is one of a pair of board-to-board connectors and is mounted on the surface of a first board (not shown). The receptacle connector 801 includes a housing 811 made of resin or the like and a plurality of metal terminals 861 mounted on the housing 811.

[5] The protection member 891 is a frame member, which has a frame shape in a plan view and is made of resin or the like. The protection member 891 includes an opening portion 895 in which the receptacle connector 801 is received. The tip of the protrusion 892 protruding toward the inside of the opening portion 895 abuts against the outer wall surface of the housing 811. The lower attachment surface 893 of the protection member 891 abuts the surface of the first substrate.

[6] In this state, a plug connector (not shown) as the other of the pair of board-to-board connectors is mounted on the surface of the second board (not shown) while being fitted within the receptacle connector 801. . In this case, the plug connector is inserted into the opening portion 895 from above in the drawing and is fitted into the receptacle connector 801 of the opening portion 895, and the surface of the second substrate is the upper attachment surface of the protective member 891 Touches (894). As a result, the periphery of the receptacle connector 801 fitted in the plug connector is surrounded by the protection member 891, and the lower attachment surface 893 and the upper attachment surface 894 of the protection member 891 are opposite to each other. In contact with the surfaces of the first and second substrates, dust is prevented from entering the inside of the board-to-board connector from the periphery.

[Prior technical literature]

[Patent Literature]

[7] Patent document 1: WO 2018/163546

[8] However, in the known connector assembly, the lower attachment surface 893 and the upper attachment surface 894 of the protective member 891 are only pressed against the surface of the substrate to intimate contact with the surface of the substrate, so that the lower attachment surface 893 ) And the airtightness between the upper attaching surface 894 and the surfaces of the substrate is not necessarily sufficient, and sometimes dust will pass through between the lower attaching surface 893 and upper attaching surface 894 and the surfaces of the substrate-to-substrate. -It will invade the board connector.

[9] It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly reliable connector assembly and connector pair capable of solving the problem of a known connector assembly, having a simple configuration, being easily and reliably attached to the surface of a substrate, maintaining high airtightness, and improving reliability. To provide.

[10] According to an aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly includes: a connector including a connector body and a terminal attached to the connector body; And a wall extending in the longitudinal direction or the width direction of the connector body, and a receiving unit in which at least some of the four sides of the periphery are defined by the wall, and the protection attached to the surface of the substrate while the connector is received in the receiving unit Including absence. The protective member includes a protective member body made of an insulating material, and a protective metal fitting made of a conductive metal integrally formed with the protective member body, and the protective member is coupled to the connector while the connector is accommodated in the receiving unit. It is placed on the surface of the substrate.

[11] In the connector assembly, preferably, the protective metal fitting includes a portion exposed from the protective member body on an inner surface of the protective member and a portion exposed from the protective member body on a substrate-side surface opposite the protective member.

[12] In another connector assembly, preferably, the portion exposed from the protective member body on the inner surface includes a portion that engages with the connector body and holds the connector body of the connector received in the receiving unit.

[13] In the connector assembly, preferably, the protective metal fitting is from the protective member body at the inner surfaces of the first wall of the protective member extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector body and the second wall of the protective member extending in the width direction of the connector body. And a portion exposed from the protective member body on the surface of the mounting substrate side of the protective member.

[14] In the connector assembly, preferably, the protective member is composed of a pair of half bodies, the half bodies are composed of a first wall extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector body and a second wall extending in the width direction of the connector body, , One end of the second wall is connected to one end of the first wall, and the opening unit is between the other end of the first wall of one of the half bodies and the other end of the second wall and of the other half body. It exists between the other end of the second wall and the other end of the first wall.

[15] In the connector assembly, preferably, the protective member comprises a second wall extending in the width direction of the connector body and a pair of first walls extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector body, and one ends of the first walls It is connected to both ends of the second wall, and an opening unit is present between the other end of the first wall of one of the first walls and the other end of the other first wall.

[16] In the connector assembly, preferably, the protective member consists of a pair of first walls extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector body, and the opening unit is a first wall different from both ends of the first wall of one of the first walls. Exists between both ends of.

[17] Advantageously, the connector assembly further comprises an interposing member interposed between the connector and the protective member. The intervening member couples the connector and the protective member to each other while maintaining a constant positional relationship between the connector and the protective member.

[18] In the connector assembly, preferably, the connector further comprises a reinforcing metal fitting attached to the connector body, the intervening member comprising a body, and a protective member outer retaining arm and a connector retaining arm extending from the body, and the protective member outer The retaining arm includes a coupling unit for retaining the protection member from the outside, and the connector retaining arm includes a holder for retaining a reinforcing metal fitting.

[19] In the connector assembly, preferably, the intervening member further comprises a protective member inner retaining arm extending from the body, and the protective member inner retaining arm includes a coupling unit for retaining the protective member from the inside.

[20] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector pair includes: a connector assembly; And an opposite connector fitted within the connector.

[21] In the connector pair, preferably, the opposite connector is fitted into the connector in a state fixed to the surface of the substrate after the connector and the protective member are engaged with each other and disposed on the surface of the substrate.

[22] According to the present invention, the connector assembly and the connector pair can be easily and reliably attached to the substrate surface while having a simple configuration, and high airtightness can be reliably maintained to improve reliability.

[23] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector fitted with each other in the first embodiment when the first connector and the second connector are viewed from the second connector side.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a first connector and a second connector fitted with each other in Example 1, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1.
[25] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector mounted on the boards in Example 1, FIG. 3A is a view showing the first connector mounted on the board, and FIG. 3B is a board It is a figure showing the 2nd connector mounted on the top.
[26] Fig. 4 is an exploded view showing the first connector of the first embodiment.
[27] Fig. 5 is an exploded view showing the second connector of the first embodiment.
[28] Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the protection member of the first embodiment, Fig. 6A is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from above, and Fig. 6B is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from the bottom.
[29] Fig. 7 is an exploded view showing the protective member of the first embodiment.
[30] Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector of the first embodiment.
9 is a diagram of three planes showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held in the first connector of the first embodiment, FIG. 9A is a plan view, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 9A. And FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 9A.
[32] Fig. 10 is a view of four planes showing the intervening member of Example 1, Fig. 10A is a plan view, Fig. 10B is a side view, Fig. 10C is a rear view, and Fig. 10D is a perspective view.
[33] Fig. 11 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the second embodiment.
[34] Fig. 12 is an exploded view showing a protective member of the second embodiment.
[35] Fig. 13 is a view of four planes showing the protective member of the second embodiment, Fig. 13A is a plan view, Fig. 13B is a side view, Fig. 13C is a bottom view, and Fig. 13D is a rear view.
[36] Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector of the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a first connector and a second connector fitted with each other in Example 2, and is a cross-sectional view showing the same part as in FIG. 2.
16 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector mounted on a board in Example 3, FIG. 16A is a view showing a second connector mounted on the board, and FIG. 16B is It is a figure which shows the 1st connector mounted on.
17 is an exploded view showing the first connector of the third embodiment.
18 is an exploded view showing a second connector of the third embodiment.
[41] Fig. 19 is a perspective view showing the protection member of the third embodiment, Fig. 19A is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from above, and Fig. 19B is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from the bottom.
[42] Fig. 20 is an exploded view showing a protective member according to the third embodiment.
[43] Fig. 21 is a two plan view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the second connector of the third embodiment, Fig. 21A is a plan view, and Fig. 21B is taken along the line DD of Fig. 21A. It is a cross-sectional view.
[44] Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing a protection member and a first connector according to the fourth embodiment, Fig. 22A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 22B is a diagram showing a positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member. It is a drawing.
[45] Fig. 23 is an exploded view showing the protective member of the fourth embodiment.
Fig. 24 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of the fourth embodiment, Fig. 24A is a view showing the intervening member viewed obliquely from the top, and Fig. 24B is a view showing the intervening member viewed obliquely from the bottom.
[47] Fig. 25 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector of the fourth embodiment.
26 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 26A is a view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector, and FIG. 26B Is a diagram showing a state in which the first connector and the protection member are mounted on the substrate.
[49] Fig. 27 is a perspective view showing a protection member and a second connector according to the fifth embodiment, Fig. 27A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 27B shows a positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member. It is a drawing.
[50] Fig. 28 is an exploded view showing a protective member of Example 5. [Fig.
[51] Fig. 29 is a perspective view showing an intervening member of Example 5, Fig. 29A is a view showing an intervening member viewed obliquely from above, and Fig. 29B is a view showing an intervening member viewed obliquely from the bottom.
30 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the second connector of the fifth embodiment.
31 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member of the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 31A is a view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the second connector, and FIG. 31B Is a diagram showing a state in which the second connector and the protection member are mounted on the substrate.
Fig. 32 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the sixth embodiment, Fig. 32A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 32B is a view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member.
33 is an exploded view showing the protective member of the sixth embodiment.
34 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of Example 6, FIG. 34A is a view showing only the intervening member, and FIG. 34B is a state in which the first connector and the protective member are coupled to each other using the intervening member. It is a drawing.
[57] Fig. 35 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the seventh embodiment, Fig. 35A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 35B is a view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member.
[58] Fig. 36 is an exploded view showing the protective member of the seventh embodiment.
37 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of Example 7, FIG. 37A is a view showing only the intervening member, and FIG. 37B shows a state in which the second connector and the protective member are coupled to each other using the intervening member. It is a drawing.
Fig. 38 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the eighth embodiment, Fig. 38A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 38B is a view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member.
39 is an exploded view showing a protective member of Example 8. FIG.
FIG. 40 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of Example 8, FIG. 40A is a view showing only the intervening member, and FIG. 40B shows a state in which the first connector and the protective member are coupled to each other using the intervening member. It is a drawing.
Fig. 41 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the ninth embodiment, Fig. 41A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 41B is a view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member.
[64] Fig. 42 is an exploded view showing a protective member of the ninth embodiment.
43 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of the ninth embodiment, FIG. 43A is a view showing only the intervening member, and FIG. 43B shows a state in which the second connector and the protective member are coupled to each other using the intervening member. It is a drawing.
[66] Fig. 44 is a perspective view showing a known connector assembly.

[67] In the following, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[68] 1 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector fitted with each other in Example 1 when viewed from the side of a second connector and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector fitted with each other in the first embodiment. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a connector and a second connector, taken along the line AA in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector mounted on substrates in Example 1, and FIG. 4 is an exploded view showing a first connector of Example 1, FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a second connector of Example 1, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a protection member of Example 1, and FIG. 7 is an embodiment An exploded view showing the protective member of Example 1, FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protective member is temporarily held by the first connector of Example 1, and FIG. 9 is the protective member of the first connector of Example 1 It is a view of three planes showing a state temporarily held in the inside, and FIG. 10 is a view of four planes showing an intervening member of the first embodiment. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a first connector mounted on a substrate, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a second connector mounted on a substrate. Fig. 6A is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from above, and Fig. 6B is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from the bottom. 9A is a plan view, FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 9A, and FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 9A. 10A is a plan view, FIG. 10B is a side view, FIG. 10C is a rear view, and FIG. 10D is a perspective view.

[69] In the drawing, the first connector 1 is the connector of Embodiment 1, and is one of a pair of board-to-board connectors, which is a connector pair. The first connector 1 is a surface-mounted connector mounted on the surface of a first substrate 98 as a substrate as a mounting member, and is fitted into a second connector 101 as a connector opposite to the connector pair. The second connector 101 is the other one of a pair of board-to-board connectors, is a surface-mounted connector mounted on the surface of the second board 198, which is a board as a mounting member, and is a connector opposite to the connector pair. It fits into the first connector 1. As shown in Fig. 3A, a protection member 91, which is a frame member having a frame shape in a plan view, is attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, and the first connector 1 is a receiving unit of the protection member 91 It is attached to and mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 in a state accommodated in 97. 1 and 2, when the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted with each other, the second connector 101 is also in the receiving unit 97 of the protection member 91. It is received, and the protection member 91 surrounds the peripheries of the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 that are fitted together. It should be noted that the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198 are not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[70] The first connector 1 and the second connector 101 of the first embodiment are preferably used as a substrate to electrically connect the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198, and electrically connect other members. It can also be used to do. For example, the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198 are printed circuit boards, flexible flat cables (FFC), and flexible circuit boards (FPC) used in electronic devices, but any type of substrate Can be

[71] In the first embodiment, the upper, lower, left, right, front, rear used to describe the configuration and operation of each unit such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protection member 91, etc. Expressions indicating directions such as, etc. are relative rather than absolute, and are appropriate when each unit such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, and the protection member 91 is in the position shown in the drawing, but the posture If is changed, it must be changed and interpreted according to the change of location.

[72] The first connector 1 is of a so-called plug connector type, and includes a first housing 11 as a connector body integrally formed using an insulating material such as synthetic resin. As shown in the figure, the first housing 11 has a substantially rectangular thick plate-like shape that is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. On the side fitted into the second connector 101 of the first housing 11, that is, on the side of the fitting surface 11a (positive Z-axis direction side), the longitudinal direction (X-axis) of the first housing 11 The first protrusion 12 is integrally formed as a long protrusion extending in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11 and defining the outer side of the recess groove 13 and the recess groove 13 extending in the direction). . The first protrusions 12 are formed along both sides of the recess groove 13 and along both sides of the first housing 11. For example, the first connector 1 has dimensions of a length of about 5.2 mm, a width of about 1.9 mm, and a thickness of about 0.5 mm. However, the dimensions can be changed as appropriate.

[73] As a terminal, the first terminal 61 is attached to each of the first protrusions 12. A plurality of (eg, ten) first terminals 61 are formed with a predetermined pitch (eg, about 0.35 mm). The pitch and number of the first terminals 61 may be appropriately changed. In the recess groove 13, the side mounted on the first substrate 98, that is, the side of the mounting surface 11b (negative Z-axis direction side) is closed by the lower plate.

[74] As a fitting guide, first protruding ends 22 are disposed on each of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11. The first protruding end 22 is a thick member extending in the width direction (Y-axis direction) of the first housing 11, and both ends of the first protruding end 22 are in the longitudinal direction of the first protruding part 12 Connected to both ends, the upper surface of the first protruding end 22 has a substantially rectangular shape. In a state in which the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted together, the first protruding end 22 is a fitting recess 122 of the second protruding end 121 included in the second connector 101. ) Functions as an insertion protrusion that is inserted into it. A first reinforcing metal fitting 51 which is a reinforcing metal fitting is attached to the first protruding end 22.

[75] The first terminal 61 and the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 may be held in a press-fit state in the first housing 11. However, in this case, the first terminal 61 and the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 will be described as a member integrated with the first housing 11 by overmolding (insertion molding). Therefore, the first terminal 61 and the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 do not exist apart from the first housing 11, but for convenience, in FIG. 4, the first terminal 61 and the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 It should be noted that) is shown away from the first housing 11.

[76] The first terminal 61 is a member integrally formed by performing a process such as punching and bending on a conductive metal plate, and a first contact unit 65, a connection unit connected to the upper end of the first contact unit 65 64, a second contact unit 66 connected to the outer end of the connection unit 64, and a tail 62 connected to the lower end of the second contact unit 66. The tail 62 extends toward the outside of the first housing 11 and is connected to a connection pad coupled to the conductive trace of the first substrate 98 by soldering or the like. Conductive traces are typically signal lines. Additionally, the surfaces of the first contact unit 65, the connection unit 64, and the second contact unit 66 are exposed to the respective side surfaces of the first protrusion 12 and the fitting surface 11a. On the side of the second contact unit 66 in the connection unit 64, a protruding portion 64b protruding outward in the width direction of the first housing 11 is formed at the boundary with the second contact unit 66.

[77] The first reinforcing metal fitting 51 is a member integrally formed by performing a treatment such as punching or bending on a metal plate, and as a body covering the outside of the first protruding end 22, the center cover 57 and the center cover ( 57) and a side cover 53 connected to both the left and right ends.

[78] The center cover 57 extends in the width direction of the first housing 11 and covers most of the upper surface of the first protruding end 22, while the upper cover 57a is bent by about 90 degrees. The connecting cover 57b connected to the outer end edge of the first protruding end 22 in the protruding end upper cover 57a, and the lower end of the connecting cover 57b are bent and connected in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction). That is, it includes a tail portion 57c extending outward in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11. The tail portion 57c is connected to a connection pad coupled to the conductive trace of the first substrate 98 by soldering or the like. The conductive trace is typically a power line or a ground line. The lower end of the side cover 53 is similarly connected to the connection pad of the first substrate 98 by soldering or the like.

[79] The second connector 101 is a so-called receptacle connector type, and includes a second housing 111 as a connector body integrally formed using an insulating material such as synthetic resin. As shown in the drawing, the second housing 111 has a substantially rectangular thick plate-like shape of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, and on the side to which the first connector 1 is fitted, that is, the fitting surface 111a side (negative On the Z-axis direction side) of the first connector 1, a substantially rectangular recess 112 is formed that fits within the first housing 11 of the first connector 1 and encloses the periphery thereof. For example, the second connector 101 has a length of about 6.0 mm (size in the X-axis direction), a width of about 2.0 mm (size in the Y-axis direction), and a thickness of about 0.6 mm (Z- Dimensions in the axial direction). However, the dimensions can be changed as appropriate.

[80] As an eyelet fitted into the recess groove 13 of the first connector 1, the second protrusion 113 is formed integrally with the second housing 111 in the recess 112, and the second protrusion Side walls 114 extending parallel to 113 are integrally formed with the second housing 111 on both sides of the second protrusion 113 (positive Y-axis direction side and negative Y-axis direction side). . The second protrusion 113 and the side wall 114 protrude upward (negative Z-axis direction) from the lower plate 118 defining the lower surface of the recess 112, and It extends in the direction (X-axis direction). As a result, recess grooves 112a, which are long recesses extending in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111, are formed as part of the recesses 112 on both sides of the second protrusion 113.

[81] The second terminal accommodating inner cavity 115a having a recessed groove shape is formed on the side surfaces of both sides of the second protrusion 113. A second terminal accommodating outer cavity 115b having a recessed groove shape is formed on the inner side surface of the sidewall 114. The second terminal receiving inner cavity 115a and the second terminal receiving outer cavity 115b are coupled to each other at the lower surface of the recess groove 112a to be integrated with each other, and thus the second terminal receiving inner cavity 115a and the second The terminal receiving outer cavity 115b is described as a second terminal receiving cavity 115 when collectively described. The second terminal receiving cavity 115 is formed to penetrate the lower plate 118 in the plate thickness direction (Z-axis direction).

[82] In the first embodiment, the second terminal receiving cavity 115 is formed on both sides of the second housing 111 in the width direction (Y-axis direction) while being arranged in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111. Specifically, a plurality of (eg, ten) second terminal receiving cavities 115 are formed on both sides of the second protrusion 113 at a predetermined pitch (eg, about 0.35 mm). The pitch and number of the second terminal accommodating cavities 115 may be appropriately changed. A plurality of second terminals 161, which are terminals accommodated in each of the second terminal accommodating cavities 115 and attached to the second housing 111, are also arranged at a similar pitch on both sides of the second protrusion 113.

[83] The second terminal 161 is a member integrally formed by performing processing such as punching and bending on the conductive metal plate, and is connected to the lower end of the held unit 163 and the held unit 163. The second contact unit 166 connected to the tail 162, the upper connection unit 167 connected to the upper end of the held unit 163, the lower end of the upper connection unit 167 and opposite to the held unit 163 ), a lower connection unit 164 connected to the lower end of the second contact unit 166, and an inner connection unit 165 connected to the end of the lower connection unit 164 on the opposite side of the second contact unit 166 do.

[84] The held unit 163 is fitted in and held by the second terminal receiving outer cavity 115b in a state extending in the fitting direction (Z-axis direction), that is, in the thickness direction of the second housing 111. Part. The tail 162 is bent and connected to the held unit 163, extends in the left-right direction (Y-axis direction), that is, outward in the width direction of the second housing 111, and extends to the second substrate 198 by soldering or the like. ) Is connected to a connection pad coupled to a conductive trace. Conductive traces are typically signal lines. The upper connection unit 167 is a curved portion to protrude upward (negative Z-axis direction).

[85] The second contact unit 166 extending downward (in the positive Z-axis direction) is connected to the lower end of the upper connection unit 167 on the opposite side of the held unit 163. The upper connection unit 167 includes a protruding portion 167b that protrudes inward in the width direction of the second housing 111 from a lower end of the upper connection unit 167. The lower connection unit 164 is a portion comprising a substantially U-shaped side surface connected to the lower end of the second contact unit 166. A first contact unit 165a curved by about 180 degrees is connected to the upper end of the inner connecting unit 165 so as to protrude upward and toward the second contact unit 166.

[86] The second terminal 161 is fitted into the second terminal receiving cavity 115 from the side of the mounting surface 111b, which is the lower surface (the surface in the positive Z-axis direction) of the second housing 111, and is held. The unit 163 is interposed from both sides by the sidewalls of the second terminal receiving outer cavity 115b formed on the side surface inside the sidewall 114, whereby the second terminal 161 is attached to the second housing 111. It is fixed. In this state, that is, in a state in which the second terminal 161 is mounted in the second housing 111, the first contact unit 165a and the second contact unit 166 are on the right and left sides of the recess groove 112a. They are located on the sides and face each other. The second terminal 161 is a member integrally formed by processing a metal plate, and thus has a predetermined degree of elasticity. As is apparent from its shape, the spacing between the first contact unit 165a and the second contact unit 166 facing each other can be elastically changed. That is, when the first terminal 61 included in the first connector 1 is inserted between the first contact unit 165a and the second contact unit 166, the first contact unit 165a and the second contact The spacing between the units 166 is elastically lengthened.

[87] The second terminal 161 may be integrated with the second housing 111 by overmolding (insertion molding).

[88] The second protruding end 121 as a fitting guide is disposed on each of both sides of the second housing 111 in the longitudinal direction. The fitting recess 122 is formed as part of the recess 112 in each second protruding end 121. The fitting recess 122 is a substantially rectangular recess and is connected to both ends of each recess groove 112a in the longitudinal direction. In a state where the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted with each other, the first protruding end 22 included in the first connector 1 is inserted into the fitting recess 122.

[89] The second protruding end 121 is a sidewall extending portion 121c as a sidewall of the second protruding end 121 extending in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111 from both ends in the longitudinal direction of the sidewall 114, and 2 It includes an end wall 121b extending in the width direction of the housing 111, and both ends of the end wall 121b are connected to the sidewall extension 121c. At each second protruding end 121, the end wall 121b and the sidewall extension 121c connected to both ends of the end wall 121b form a continuous and substantially U-shaped sidewall and are substantially rectangular. Three sides of the in-fitting recess 122 are defined. In the end wall 121b, an outer end recess 123a recessed into the outer surface is formed, and an inner end recess 123b recessed into the inner surface is formed. An inner recess 123c recessed into the inner surface is formed in the sidewall extension 121c. A slit-shaped intermediate recess 123d penetrated in the vertical direction is formed between the inner surface and the outer surface.

[90] A recessed island end recess 117a is formed in the longitudinal end face of the island end 117 (the surface opposite the end wall 121b) that is the longitudinal end of the second protrusion 113. A slit-shaped island recess 117b penetrating in the vertical direction is formed at the boundary with the island end recess 117a in the upper surface of the island end 117.

[91] As a reinforcing metal fitting attached to the second housing 111, a second reinforcing metal fitting 151 is attached to the second protruding end 121. The second reinforcing metal fitting 151 is a member that is integrally formed by performing a treatment such as punching or bending on the metal plate, and is a body covering the outside of the end wall 121b of the second protruding end 121, and the end wall The cover 157, the connection arm 153 connected to the left and right ends of the end wall cover 157, the lower surface cover 158 connected to the end wall cover 157 and covering the lower surface of the fitting recess 122 ), an island end cover 155 connected to the lower surface cover 158, and a pair of right and left contact arms 154.

[92] The second reinforcing metal fitting 151 may be pressed into and held by the second housing 111. However, in this case, the second reinforcing metal fitting 151 and the second housing 111 will be described as members integrated with other members by overmolding (insertion molding). For this reason, second reinforcing metal fittings 151, such as outer end recesses 123a, inner end recesses 123b, intermediate recesses 123d, island end recesses 117a and island recesses 117b. While each unit of the second housing 111 to which) is attached is separated from the second reinforcing metal fitting 151, it does not necessarily exist in the shape as shown in FIG. 5. However, it should be noted that the drawing of FIG. 5 is shown for convenience only.

[93] The end wall cover 157 extends in the width direction of the second housing 111 and covers most of the upper surface of the end wall 121b. The end wall outer cover 157b extending downward from the outer end edge of 121b, and bently connected to the lower end of the end wall outer cover 157b, and connected in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction), that is, the second housing ( 111) and a tail portion 157c extending outward in the longitudinal direction.

[94] The end wall upper cover 157a is an inclined portion extending diagonally downward from the upper end of the end wall 121b toward the fitting recess 122, and the inner end recess 123b while the outer surface of the inclined portion is exposed. ) Is received in the portion near the upper end. Thus, the vicinity of the upper end of the inner surface on the longitudinal end side of the second housing 111 in the fitting recess 122 is an inclined surface covered with the end wall upper cover 157a. Almost all of the outer end recesses 123a of the end wall 121b are covered with the end wall outer cover 157b. The tail 157c is connected to a connection pad coupled to the conductive trace of the second substrate 198 by soldering or the like. The conductive trace is typically a power line or a ground line.

[95] The connecting arm 153 is a member that is bent and connected to each of both ends of the end wall cover 157 in the width direction (Y-axis direction), and this member extends toward the center in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111. . A substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped side plate 153b is formed at the tip of each connection arm 153, and the sidewall upper cover 153a is connected to the upper end of the side plate 153b.

[96] When the second reinforcing metal fitting 151 and the second housing 111 are integrated with each other, most of the connection arm 153 is buried in the second protruding end 121, and most of the side plate 153b is a side plate. Most of the 153b is buried in the sidewall extension 121c in a posture to be accommodated in the intermediate recess 123d formed in the sidewall extension 121c. Accordingly, the outside or inside of the side plate 153b is covered with an insulating material such as synthetic resin forming the second housing 111. A through hole 153d penetrating the side plate 153b in the plate pressure direction is formed in the side plate 153b, and the outer portion and the inner portion of the sidewall extension 121c are coupled to each other through the through hole 153d. . Accordingly, the sidewall extension 121c is strongly integrated with the side plate 153b, and exhibits high strength even when the width dimension is small and thin.

[97] The dimension in the fitting direction, that is, in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) of the side plate 153b is greater than the dimension of the sidewall extension 121c, and the vicinity of the upper end and the lower end of the side plate 153b are sidewalls. It is exposed above and below the extension part 121c. Preferably, the lower end surface of the side plate 153b is on the same plane as the lower surface of the tail 157c, abuts the surface of the second substrate 198, and is coupled to a power line or a ground line by soldering or the like. Connected to the connected pad. As a result, the strength of the sidewall extension 121c and the side plate 153b integrated with each other is further improved.

[98] When the second reinforcing metal fitting 151 and the second housing 111 are integrated with each other, the portion near the tip of the island end cover 155 is the portion near the tip of the island end cover 155 is the island recess 117b. ) Is buried in the second protrusion 113 in a posture accommodated in), and most of the island end cover 155 is exposed to the end of the second protrusion 113 so as to cover the entire island end recess 117a. As a result, the end of the second protrusion 113 is covered with an integrated island end cover 155, so that the end of the second protrusion 113 is reliably protected. At both longitudinal ends of the second reinforcing metal fitting 151, the end wall cover 157 is integrated with the end wall 121b, and the island end cover 155 is integrated with the second protrusion 113, 2 The strength of the reinforcing metal fitting 151 is improved.

[99] Each of the pair of right and left contact arms 154 is an elongated plate member having a base end connected to a side edge of the lower surface of the lower surface cover 158 and has a substantially S-shape when viewed in the anteroposterior direction. It is a curved elastic piece. The contact arm 154 is curved to protrude outward in the width direction of the second housing 111, and the vicinity of the tip of the contact arm 154 functions as a spring that is elastically displaceable in the width direction of the second housing 111. . In the vicinity of the tip of the contact arm 154, the portion curved so as to protrude toward the center in the width direction of the second housing 111 is the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted with each other so that the first When inserting the protruding end 22 into the fitting recess 122, it elastically contacts the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 of the first connector 1.

[100] The connector assembly of Embodiment 1 includes a first connector 1 and a protection member 91. The protection member 91 is a frame member having a rectangular shape in a plan view. As shown in Fig. 6, the protection member 91 is a pair of parallel long sides extending linearly in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) and the first wall 91A and the width direction (Y-axis direction). And a second wall 91B as a pair of parallel short sides extending linearly, and both ends of each first wall 91A and both ends of each second wall 91B are at right angles. Connected to form. Four sides of the periphery of the receiving unit 97 having a rectangular shape in a plan view are defined by a first wall 91A and a second wall 91B. The cross-sectional shape of the first wall 91A and the second wall 91B is substantially rectangular. The upper surface (positive Z-axis direction surface) of the first wall 91A and the second wall 91B is a flat surface opposite to the surface of the second substrate 198, and the substrate-side surface of the protective member 91 As one of them, the second substrate-side surface 91a is formed. The lower surface (negative Z-axis direction surface) of the first wall 91A and the second wall 91B is a flat surface opposite to the surface of the first substrate 98, and the other substrate side of the protective member 91 A first substrate-side surface 91b is formed as a surface. The side surfaces of the first wall 91A and the second wall 91B facing the receiving unit 97 are flat surfaces, and constitute the inner surface 91c. In Embodiment 1, since the protective member 91 is mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 together with the first connector 1, the first substrate side surface 91b may be referred to as a mounting board side surface. In addition, the second substrate-side surface 91a may be referred to as an opposite substrate-side surface.

[101] The dimension in the height direction (Z-axis direction) of the protective member 91, that is, the distance between the second substrate-side surface 91a and the first substrate-side surface 91b is the first connector 1 and the second connector It is set to be smaller than the distance between the mounting surface 11b of the first housing 11 and the mounting surface 111b of the second housing 111 in a state where 101 is fitted with each other as shown in FIG. 2. This can be prevented from preventing the first connector 1 mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and the second connector 101 mounted on the surface of the second substrate 198 from being fitted with each other. To be. The dimension of the receiving unit 97 is set to be larger than the outer dimension of the second connector 101. As a result, the second connector 101 can be accommodated in the receiving unit 97.

[102] The protective member 91 is a protective member body that is integrally made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin, and is a protective metal fitting that is a member integrally formed by punching or bending the protective housing 92 and the conductive metal plate. It includes (93). The protective metal fitting 93 includes a protective metal fitting right member 93A and a protective metal fitting left member 93B corresponding to a right half in the width direction and a left half in the width direction of the protective member 91, and the protective metal fitting right The member 93A and the protective metal fitting left member 93B have a shape symmetrical with respect to the XZ plane passing through the center in the width direction of the protective member 91. For this reason, the protective metal fitting right member 93A and the protective metal fitting left member 93B are described as the protective metal fitting 93 when collectively described.

[103] The protective metal fitting 93 does not exist apart from the protective housing 92 because the protective metal fitting 93 is a member integrated with the protective housing 92 by overmolding (insertion molding). However, it should be noted that, for convenience, the protective metal fitting 93 is shown in FIG. 7 as being separated from the protective housing 92. The strength of the protective member 91 is improved by including the protective metal fitting 93. The electrically conductive protective metal fitting 93 functions as an electromagnetic shield that enables improvement of the shielding characteristics of the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 fitted with each other. The protective metal fitting 93 can be omitted if not required. However, in this case, only the protective member 91 including the protective metal fitting 93 will be described.

[104] The protective metal fitting 93 includes a belt frame 94 in the shape of an elongated belt, and a first wall coupling unit 95b and a second wall coupling unit 95a connected to the upper end of the belt frame 94. The belt frame 94 extends linearly in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) and is disposed on the first wall 91A, and at both ends of the first belt frame 94a. And a second belt frame 94b connected and extending linearly in the width direction (Y-axis direction) and disposed on the second wall 91B. The second wall coupling unit 95a is connected to the upper end of the second belt frame 94b, and the first wall coupling unit 95b is connected to the upper end of the first belt frame 94a. The second wall tail 94c is connected to the lower end of the second belt frame 94b corresponding to the second wall engaging unit 95a in the second belt frame 94b, and the first wall extension 95c is It is connected to the lower end of a part of the first wall coupling unit 95b (in the example shown in the figure, the first wall coupling unit 95b connected near both ends of the first belt frame 94a).

[105] The second wall coupling unit 95a has a shape curved by about 180 degrees so as to bulge upward (positive Z-axis direction), and at least a portion of the second wall coupling unit 95a has a second substrate side surface 91a. ), the inner surface 91c, and the bonding portion between the second substrate-side surface 91a and the inner surface 91c of the second wall 91B. The second wall tail 94c has a shape curved by about 90 degrees so that the tip of the second wall tail 94c is oriented outward in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction), and the lower surface of the second wall tail 94c is At least a portion is exposed on the first substrate-side surface 91b of the second wall 91B.

[106] The first wall coupling unit 95b has a shape curved by about 180 degrees to bulge upward, and at least a portion of the first wall coupling unit 95b includes a second substrate side surface 91a, an inner surface 91c, and And the bonding portion between the second substrate-side surface 91a and the inner surface 91c of the first wall 91A. An engaging recess 95d recessed from the surface is formed as an engaging unit in portions exposed to the inner surface 91c in the first wall engaging unit 95b. The first wall extension 95c has a shape curved by about 90 degrees so that the tip of the first wall extension 95c is oriented outward in the width direction (Y-axis direction), and At least a portion of the lower surface is exposed on the first substrate-side surface 91b of the first wall 91A. The first wall extension 95c is used to position the protective metal fitting 93 when the protective member 91 is manufactured, and also functions as a reinforcement of the protective member 91. At least a portion of the first belt frame 94a is exposed to an outer surface 91d, which is a side surface of the first wall 91A on the side opposite to the inner surface 91c.

[107] In Embodiment 1, as shown in Fig. 3A, the protection member 91 is attached to the surface of the first substrate 98 on which the first connector 1 is mounted. In this case, the second wall tail 94c is connected to a connection pad coupled to the conductive trace of the first substrate 98 by soldering or the like. The conductive trace is typically a power line or a ground line. In Embodiment 1, as shown in Fig. 8, the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 are interposed so as to be interposed between the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 in order to control the positional relationship between the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 The member 81 is used.

[108] The intervening member 81 is a member integrally formed by performing a treatment such as punching or bending on a metal plate, and the intervening body 82 as a body which is a rectangular flat plate, and the longitudinal direction of the intervening body 82 (X- A protective member holding arm 83 and a connector holding arm 84 as a protective member inner holding arm extending outward in the width direction (Y-axis direction) from left and right side edges extending in the axial direction). As long as the intervening member 81 can be interposed between the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 in order to control the positional relationship between the first connector 1 and the protective member 91, the intervening member 81 ) Is not necessarily made of metal, but may be made of an insulating material such as rubber and synthetic resin, or a composite member formed by combining a metal and an insulating material.

[109] The protective member holding arm 83 is an elongated plate member, and the protective member holding arm 83 is placed in a position corresponding to the first wall engaging unit 95b of the protective metal fitting 93 included in the protective member 91. It is provided in the same number as one wall coupling unit 95b (in the example shown in the figure, there are six first wall coupling units 95b each on the left and right). An engaging protrusion 83a is formed in each protective member holding arm 83 as an engaging unit protruding outward in the width direction. The coupling protrusion 83a is curved to be oriented obliquely downward after extending horizontally from the side end edge of the intervening body 82 outward in the width direction, and the tip of the coupling protrusion 83a obliquely downwards toward the inside. It is curved to be oriented and protrudes outward in the width direction near the tip of the protective member holding arm 83.

[110] The connector holding arm 84 is an elongated plate member, and the connector holding arm 84 is the right and left side of the first protruding end 22 at both longitudinal ends of the first housing 11 of the first connector 1. It is provided in the same number as the number of the right and left outsides of the first protruding end 22 at positions corresponding to both of the outsides (in the example shown in the figure, there are two outsides respectively on the right and left). . A retaining protrusion 84a is formed as a holder in each connector retaining arm 84. The retaining protrusion 84a is curved and extended so as to be oriented downwardly inward from the side end edge of the intervening member 82, the tip of the retaining protrusion 84a is curved so that it is oriented downwardly outward, and the connector retaining arm 84 It bulges inward in the width direction near the tip of the.

[111] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 may be temporarily coupled instead of permanently, and may be integrally held using the intervening member 81. That is, the intervening member 81 may function as a temporary holding member, and may temporarily hold the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 while engaging the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 with each other. I can.

[112] In the state of Figs. 8 and 9, the engaging protrusions 83a of each of the protective member holding arms 83 of the intervening member 81 are each exposed to the inner surface 91c of the protective member 91. It is engaged with the engaging recess 95d of the unit 95b. In this state, as shown in Fig. 9B, the engaging projection 83a of the pair of left and right protective member holding arms 83 is pressed against the inside in the width direction by the first wall engaging unit 95b. Then, the protective member holding arm 83 is elastically deformed to exert a spring force, so that the engagement protrusion 83a can reliably maintain the engagement state with the engagement recess 95d by the spring force.

[113] 8 and 9, the retaining protrusions 84a of each of the connector retaining arms 84 of the interposition member 81 are the first protruding end 22 of the first housing 11 of the first connector 1 It abuts against the side cover 53 of the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 attached to. In this state, as shown in Fig. 9C, the retaining protrusions 84a of the pair of left and right connector retaining arms 84 are pressed against the outer side in the width direction by the side cover 53, and the connector retains The arm 84 is elastically deformed to exert a spring force so that the retaining protrusion 84a disengages the left and right side covers 53 of the first protruding end 22 from both the left and right sides by the spring force. Make it possible to intervene. The lower surface of the intervening body 82 abuts or faces the upper surface of the center cover 57 of the first reinforcing metal fitting 51.

[114] Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 have a positional relationship between the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 in the intervening member 81. While kept constant by, they are temporarily bonded to each other and held integrally. Accordingly, the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 temporarily coupled to each other by the intervening member 81 in the states of FIGS. 8 and 9 are held by the operator's finger or a conveyance manipulator, Thereby, the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 are transferred and disposed at a predetermined position on the surface of the first substrate 98 while maintaining their state. For example, the protective member 91 is held by the operator's finger, or the upper surface of the intervening body 82 of the intervening member 81 is sucked using a suction nozzle of the delivery manipulator, which is The first connector 1 and the protective member 91 temporarily coupled to each other and integrated with each other by) are transferred to a predetermined position on the surface of the first substrate 98.

[115] The first connector 1 and the protection member 91 temporarily joined to each other by the intervening member 81 and integrated with each other are attached to a predetermined position on the surface of the first substrate 98 by a conventional surface mounting technique and Installed. For example, paste-type solder is previously provided on the surface of the connection pad formed on the surface of the first substrate 98. When the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 temporarily joined to each other by the intervening member 81 are disposed at a predetermined position on the surface of the first substrate 98, the paste-type solder is used as the first terminal ( 61), the tail 57c of the first reinforcing metal fitting 51, the lower end of the side cover 53, and the second wall tail 94c of the protective metal fitting 93 It is interposed between the corresponding connection pads. At this time, when the so-called solder reflow treatment is performed inside the heating furnace, the paste-type solder is melted and the tail portion 62 of the first terminal 61 and the tail portion of the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 ( 57c), the lower end of the side cover 53, the second wall tail 94c of the protective metal fitting 93, and the corresponding connection pad are soldered, and the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 ) Is fixed to the surface of the first substrate 98 and mounted thereon.

[116] Subsequently, potting is preferably carried out for the purpose of waterproofing. Specifically, a potting agent made of a resin such as urethane is applied to the surface of the first substrate 98 around the inner and outer circumferences of the protective member 91. After the potting agent is applied to the surface of the first substrate 98 in a liquid state, a treatment such as heating is performed to cure the potting agent, and the first connector 1 mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and The protective member 91 is surrounded by a large amount of liquid potting agent. Therefore, even when a gap exists between the first substrate-side surface 91b of the protection member 91 and the surface of the first substrate 98, the gap is blocked by the potting agent, and the first substrate ( In the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of 98), airtightness or watertightness to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 outside the protective member 91 is maintained.

[117] Subsequently, when the intervening member 81 is removed from the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, The first connector 1 can be obtained in a state accommodated in the receiving unit 97 of the protection member 91, as shown in FIG. 3A. In the accommodation unit 97, a second connector accommodation space 97a, which is a predetermined space, is formed between the periphery of the first connector 1 and the protection member 91. The intervening member 81 may be removed prior to potting.

[118] Subsequently, the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted with each other. In this case, the tail 162 of the second terminal 161, the lower end of the side plate 153b of the second reinforcing metal fitting 151, and the end wall cover 157 of the second reinforcing metal fitting 151 The tail 157c is soldered to the connection pad formed on the surface of the second substrate 198, and the second connector 101 is surface mounted on the second substrate 198 as shown in FIG. 3B. It is assumed. Preferably, an adhesive is applied to the surface of the second substrate 198 around the second connector 101. Specifically, an adhesive made of UV curable, two-pack curable, moisture curable, or thermosetting resin is positioned around the second connector 101 on the surface of the second substrate 198 and the second It is continuously applied so as to surround the second connector 101 on a portion facing the substrate-side surface 91a.

[119] The operator opposes the fitting surface 11a of the first housing 11 of the first connector 1 to the fitting surface 111a of the second housing 111 of the second connector 101, and ) To match the position of the second protrusion 113 of the first connector 1 with the position of the corresponding recess groove 13 of the first connector 1, and determine the position of the first protruding end 22 of the first connector 1 2 Matching the position of the corresponding fitting recess 122 of the connector 101, thereby completing the positioning of the first connector 1 and the second connector 101.

[120] At this time, when the first connector 1 and/or the second connector 101 is moved in a direction approaching the opposite side, that is, in the fitting direction (Z-axis direction), the second connector 101 2 The position of the protrusion 113 is inserted into the corresponding recess groove 13 of the first connector 1, and the position of the first protruding end 22 of the first connector 1 is the second connector 101 Is inserted into the corresponding fitting recess 122 of the second connector 101, the side wall 114 and the second protruding end 121 of the second connector 101 into the second connector receiving space 97a around the first connector 1 Is inserted. As a result, when the fitting between the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 is completed, the first terminal 61 and the second terminal 161 are in a conductive state.

[121] In addition, in order to cure the adhesive between the surface of the second substrate 198 around the second connector 101 and the second substrate side surface 91a of the protective member 91, heating, ultraviolet irradiation, and pressure application are performed. The same processing is performed. As a result, even if a gap exists between the second substrate side surface 91a of the protection member 91 and the surface of the second substrate 198, the gap is blocked by the adhesive, and thus the second substrate 198 is In the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 opposite the surface, airtightness or watertightness to the environment of the surface of the second substrate 198 outside the protective member 91 is maintained.

[122] Thus, in the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 fitted together, both surfaces in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) are closed by the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198. And, all side surfaces in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction) and width direction (Y-axis direction) are closed by the protection member 91, and the surfaces of the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198 The space between the first substrate-side surface 91b and the second substrate-side surface 91a of the protective member 91 is blocked by a potting agent and an adhesive, so as to effectively protect it from the intrusion of foreign substances such as moisture or dust. High airtightness or watertightness to the surrounding environment is maintained.

[123] Thus, in the first embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a first housing 11, a first terminal 61 attached to the first housing 11, and a first reinforcing metal fitting 51 attached to the first housing 11. ), and attachable to the surface of the first substrate 98; A pair of parallel first walls 91A extending in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11; A pair of parallel second walls 91B extending in the width direction of the first housing 11 and connected to both ends of the pair of parallel first walls 91A; And a receiving unit 97 whose four sides are defined by a first wall 91A and a second wall 91B, wherein the first connector 1 is accommodated in the receiving unit 97 It is attachable to the surface of 98, and can be coupled to the first connector 1 in a state where the first connector 1 is accommodated in the receiving unit 97, and can be disposed on the surface of the first substrate 98. It includes a protective member (91).

[124] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and reliably attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, and high airtightness or watertightness can be reliably maintained, thereby improving reliability.

[125] Additionally, the protective member 91 includes a protective housing 92 made of an insulating material, and a protective metal fitting 93 made of a conductive metal integrally formed with the protective housing 92. Accordingly, the strength of the protective member 91 is improved and the protective metal fitting 93 functions as an electromagnetic shield, allowing the shielding properties of the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 to be improved.

[126] In addition, the connector assembly further includes an intervening member 81 interposed between the first connector 1 and the protective member 91, and the intervening member 81 includes the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 ) It is possible to couple the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 to each other while maintaining a constant positional relationship between them. In addition, the intervening member 81 includes an intervening body 82, and a protective member retaining arm 83 and a connector retaining arm 84 extending from the intervening body 82, the protective member retaining arm 83 It includes an engaging protrusion 83a that engages with the protection member 91, and the connector holding arm 84 includes a retaining protrusion 84a for holding the first reinforcing metal fitting 51. Additionally, the connector pair includes a connector assembly and a second connector 101 fitted to the first connector 1. In addition, the second connector 101 is fixed to the surface of the first substrate 98 after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are coupled to each other and disposed on the surface of the first substrate 98 It can be fitted into the first connector 1 in the state.

[127] Additionally, even when potting is not performed, a sufficient dust-proof effect should be obtained because the gap between the protective member 91 and the surfaces of the first and second substrates 98 and 198 is small. .

[128] Next, Example 2 will be described. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Example 1, the description thereof is omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[129] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to Example 2, FIG. 12 is an exploded view showing the protection member of Example 2, and FIG. 13 is a view of four planes showing the protection member of Example 2; 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector of the second embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the first connector and the second connector fitted with each other in the second embodiment, and It is a cross-sectional view showing the same part, FIG. 13A is a plan view, FIG. 13B is a side view, FIG. 13C is a bottom view, and FIG. 13D is a rear view.

[130] In the second embodiment, the protective member 91 is a protective member body integrally made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin, and includes a hot-melt unit 96 within a part of the protective housing 92. For example, the hot melt unit 96 is a part made of a hot melt material similar to a material referred to as a hot melt adhesive made of a thermoplastic resin such as ethylene vinyl acetate, polyester, polyamide, or polyolefin. When the hot melt unit 96 is heated to about 80° C. to about 200° C., it is melted and exhibits adhesive properties. More preferably, the hot melt material is melted when heated to 150°C to 200°C to exhibit adhesive properties. When forming the protective member 91 by a resin molding method such as two-color molding, the difference between the temperature of the molding die and the melting temperature of the hot melt material during formation of the hot melt unit 96 may be increased by using the hot melt material. And, the manufacturability of the protection member 91, and performance such as post-molding dimensional accuracy and handling characteristics can be improved. A portion of the protective housing 92 other than the hot melt unit 96 is a non-hot melt unit 92a made of a material such as a liquid crystal polymer having a higher melting temperature. The protective member 91 is a member in which the non-hot-melt unit 92a and the hot-melt unit 96 are integrally formed by a resin molding method such as a so-called two-color molding.

[131] In the example shown in the drawing, the hot melt unit 96 is disposed on the outer periphery side at the lower end (negative Z-axis direction end) of the protective housing 92, and the first substrate-side surface of the protective member 91 ( 91b) and the outer surface 91d. That is, the hot melt unit 96 is formed so as to continuously surround the lower end of the outer surface 91d of the protection member 91 (the end of the first substrate-side surface 91b side).

[132] In the second embodiment, the hot-melt material constituting the hot-melt unit 96 is the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 integrated with each other by the intervening member 81 to the first substrate by a conventional surface mounting technique. When mounted on the surface of 98, it melts together with the solder when the solder reflow treatment, which is a heat treatment, is performed. The molten hot melt material blocks a gap between the first substrate-side surface 91b of the protective member 91 and the surface of the first substrate 98, and the lower end of the outer surface 91d of the protective member 91 and It covers the surface of the first substrate 98 near the lower end of the outer surface 91d of the protection member 91, and is solidified and adhered by reducing the temperature. As a result, in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, airtightness or watertightness to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 outside the protective member 91 Is maintained. No porting is required.

[133] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protection member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description thereof It should be noted that will be omitted.

[134] As described above, in Embodiment 2, the protection member 91 includes a first substrate-side surface 91b opposite to the surface of the first substrate 98 and a hot melt unit 96 made of a hot melt material, At least a portion of the hot melt unit 96 is exposed on the first substrate-side surface 91b. As a result, the hot-melt material is melted so that when mounting the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 on the surface of the first substrate 98, the surface of the first substrate 98 and the protective member ( By blocking the gap between the first substrate-side surface 91b of 91), in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, the outer side of the protective member 91 Airtightness or watertightness to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 is maintained.

[135] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, sufficient dustproofing is achieved because the gap between the protective member 91 and the surfaces of the first and second substrates 98 and 198 is small. The effect must be obtained.

[136] Example 3 will be described below. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Example 1 and Example 2, the description thereof is omitted by assigning the same reference numerals thereto. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of the first and second embodiments will be omitted.

[137] 16 is a perspective view showing a first connector and a second connector mounted on substrates in Example 3, FIG. 17 is an exploded view showing the first connector of Example 3, and FIG. 18 is 2 is an exploded view showing a connector, FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a protection member of Example 3, FIG. 20 is an exploded view showing a protection member of Example 3, and FIG. 21 is an exploded view showing the protection member of Example 3; It is a diagram of two planes showing the state temporarily held by the connector. Fig. 16A is a view showing a second connector mounted on a board, and Fig. 16B is a view showing a first connector mounted on a board. Fig. 19A is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from above, and Fig. 19B is a view showing the protection member viewed obliquely from the bottom. FIG. 21A is a plan view, and FIG. 21B is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D of FIG. 21A.

[138] The connector assembly of Examples 1 and 2 includes the first connector 1 and the protection member 91, while the connector assembly of Example 3 includes the second connector 101 and the protection member 91. .

[139] In Examples 1 and 2, the protective member 91 is temporarily coupled to the first connector 1 by the intervening member 81 and is attached to the surface of the first substrate 98 together with the first connector 1. Attached examples have been described. In contrast, in Example 3, the protective member 91 is coupled to the second connector 101 without interposing the intervening member 81, and together with the second connector 101 on the surface of the second substrate 198 Attached.

[140] In the third embodiment, similar to the second embodiment, the protective member 91 is a protective member body integrally made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin and includes a hot melt unit 96 in a part of the protective housing 92. The hot-melt unit 96 is a part made of a hot-melt material, and when heated to about 80°C to about 200°C, it melts to exhibit adhesive properties, and the parts other than the hot-melt unit 96 in the protective housing 92 have a higher melting level. It is a non-hot-melt unit 92a having a temperature, and the protection member 91 is a member in which the non-hot-melt unit 92a and the hot-melt unit 96 are integrally formed by a resin molding method such as so-called two-color molding. . More preferably, the hot melt material is melted when heated to 150°C to 200°C to exhibit adhesive properties. When forming the protective member 91 by a resin molding method such as two-color molding, the difference between the temperature of the molding die and the melting temperature of the hot melt material during formation of the hot melt unit 96 may be increased by using the hot melt material. And, the manufacturability of the protection member 91, and performance such as post-molding dimensional accuracy and handling characteristics can be improved.

[141] In the second embodiment, the hot melt unit 96 is disposed on the outer periphery side at the first substrate side surface 91b side end (negative Z-axis direction end) in the protective housing 92, and It is exposed to the first substrate-side surface 91b and the outer surface 91d, and is formed so as to continuously surround the end of the outer surface 91d in the protection member 91 on the first substrate-side surface 91b side. In contrast, the hot melt unit 96 of Example 3 is disposed on the outer periphery side at the second substrate-side surface 91a side end (positive Z-axis direction end) in the protective housing 92, and the protective member 91 ) Is exposed to the second substrate-side surface 91a and the outer surface 91d, and is formed so as to continuously surround the second substrate-side surface 91a-side end portion of the outer surface 91d in the protection member 91. In Embodiment 3, since the protective member 91 is mounted on the surface of the second substrate 198 together with the second connector 101, the second substrate-side surface 91a may be referred to as a mounting substrate-side surface, and , The first substrate-side surface 91b may be referred to as an opposite substrate-side surface.

[142] The end wall protrusions 91e and end wall eaves 91f protruding toward the center in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) of the protective member 91 are the second wall 91B of the protective member 91 It is provided on the inner surface 91c of. The end wall protrusion 91e is a protruding portion formed integrally with the non-hot melt unit 92a of the protective housing 92, and the tip of the end wall protrusion 91e is the second protruding end 121 of the second connector 101. ) Elastically abuts the outer end face of the outer end surface, and more specifically, the outer surface of the end wall outer cover 157b.

[143] A protrusion 94d protruding toward the center in the width direction (Y-axis direction) of the protection member 91 is formed on the first belt frame 94a of the belt frame 94. The protrusion 94d is a cut-and-raised piece formed to extend obliquely upward from the first belt frame 94a (in the direction of the first substrate side surface 91b, in the negative Z-axis direction). ), and protrudes from the inner surface 91c of the first wall 91A of the protective member 91 toward the center in the width direction of the protective member 91, and the tip of the protrusion 94d is the second connector 101 The outer surface of the sidewall of the second protruding end 121, ie, the outer surface of the sidewall extension 121c is dug into and engaged therewith.

[144] As described above, since the intervening member 81 is not used in the third embodiment, the shape of each unit of the protective metal fitting 93 is also partially different from the shape of the first and second embodiments. First, in the first and second embodiments, the first wall coupling unit 95b and the second wall coupling unit 95a are formed at the end (positive Z-) side of the second substrate-side surface 91a in the belt frame 94. Connected to the axial end). In contrast, in the third embodiment, the first wall coupling unit 95b and the second wall coupling unit 95a are at the end (negative Z-axis direction) side of the first substrate side surface 91b in the belt frame 94. End). In Examples 1 and 2, the first wall coupling unit 95b and the second wall coupling unit 95a are about 180 so as to bulge in the direction toward the first substrate side surface 91b (positive Z-axis direction). It has a shape curved by degrees. In contrast, in the third embodiment, the first wall coupling unit 95b and the second wall coupling unit 95a are provided with the tips of the first wall coupling unit 95b and the second wall coupling unit 95a. ) To be oriented outward in the width direction (Y-axis direction) and outward in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) of about 90 degrees. In addition, the first wall extension 95c, the second wall tail 94c, and the engagement recess 95d present in the first and second embodiments are omitted in the third embodiment.

[145] In Embodiment 3, as shown in Fig. 21, the second connector 101 and the protection member 91 can be temporarily engaged and held without the use of the intervening member 81. That is, the second connector 101 and the protection member 91 may be integrally held and temporarily held without the use of the intervening member 81. Preferably, after the mounting surface 111b of the second housing 111 of the second connector 101 and the first substrate-side surface 91b of the protection member 91 face each other, the second connector 101 And/or the protective member 91 is moved in a direction approaching the opposite side, and the second connector 101 is inserted into the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 from the first substrate-side surface 91b side. do. As a result, the tip of the protrusion 94d extending toward the direction of the first substrate side surface 91b is a sidewall extension at both the left and right sides of the second protruding end 121 of the second connector 101. The second connector 101 and the protection member 91 are coupled to each other by digging into the outer surface of 121c and engaging therewith. With respect to the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) of the second connector 101 and the protection member 91, the tip of the end wall protrusion 91e is an end wall in the second protruding end 121 of the second connector 101 It elastically abuts against the outer surface of the outer cover 157b, so that the positional relationship between the second connector 101 and the protection member 91 is kept constant.

[146] The second connector 101 and the protection member 91, which are joined and integrated in this way, can be held by the operator's finger or a transfer manipulator, whereby the second connector 101 and the protection member 91 It is transferred to a predetermined position on the surface of the second substrate 198 while maintaining the state. The second connector 101 and the protective member 91 are mounted at a predetermined position on the surface of the second substrate 198 by conventional surface mounting techniques. At this time, when the solder reflow treatment is performed, the hot melt material constituting the hot melt unit 96 is melted together with the solder. The molten hot melt material blocks a gap between the second substrate-side surface 91a of the protective member 91 and the surface of the second substrate 198, and the second substrate of the outer surface 91d in the protective member 91 It covers the surface of the second substrate 198 near the end 91a side and the end of the outer surface 91d on the side of the second substrate side surface 91a in the protection member 91, and is solidified and bonded by reducing the temperature. As a result, in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 mounted on the surface of the second substrate 198, the airtightness of the environment of the surface of the second substrate 198 outside the protective member 91 or Watertightness is maintained. No porting is required.

[147] Subsequently, the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted with each other. In this case, the tail 62 of the first terminal 61, the lower end of the side cover 53 of the first reinforcing metal fitting 51, and the tail of the center cover 57 of the first reinforcing metal fitting 51 57c is soldered to a connection pad formed on the surface of the first substrate 92, and the first connector 1 is surface mounted on the first substrate 98 as shown in FIG. 16B. Preferably, an adhesive is applied to the surface of the first substrate 98 around the first connector 1. Specifically, an adhesive made of UV curable, two-pack curable, moisture curable, or thermosetting resin is positioned around the first connector 1 on the surface of the first substrate 98 and the first of the protection member 91 It is continuously applied so as to surround the first connector 1 on a portion facing the substrate side surface 91b.

[148] It should be noted that other operations of fitting the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 to each other are substantially the same as the operation of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[149] After the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 are fitted together, the surface of the first board 98 around the first connector 1 and the first board side surface 91b of the protection member 91 In order to cure the adhesive therebetween, treatments such as heating, ultraviolet irradiation and pressure application are performed. As a result, even if a gap exists between the first substrate side surface 91b of the protection member 91 and the surface of the first substrate 98, the gap is blocked by the adhesive, In the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 opposite the surface, airtightness or watertightness to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 outside the protective member 91 is maintained.

[150] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, and the protection member 91 of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted. It should be noted that it will be.

[151] As described above, in Embodiment 3, the protective member 91 includes a protrusion 94d exposed on the inner surface 91c of the receiving unit 97, and the second connector 101 and the protective member 91 May be coupled to each other by combining the protrusion 94d with the second housing 111. As a result, the intervening member 81 can be omitted.

[152] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, sufficient dustproofing is achieved because the gap between the protective member 91 and the surfaces of the first and second substrates 98 and 198 is small. The effect must be obtained.

[153] Example 4 will be described below. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Examples 1 to 3, the description thereof will be omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of Embodiments 1 to 3 will be omitted.

[154] 22 is a perspective view showing a protection member and a first connector according to Example 4, FIG. 23 is an exploded view showing the protection member of Example 4, and FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing an intervening member of Example 4; Fig. 25 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector of the fourth embodiment, and Fig. 26 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member of the fourth embodiment. Fig. 22A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 22B is a view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member. Fig. 24A is a diagram showing an intervening member viewed obliquely from the top, and Fig. 24B is a diagram showing an intervening member viewed obliquely from the bottom. Fig. 26A is a view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the first connector, and Fig. 26B is a view showing a state in which the first connector and the protection member are mounted on a substrate.

[155] In Example 4, the protection member 91 is divided into a pair of left and right halves, that is, a left half body 91-1 and a right half body 91-2, and the protection member 91 is not present. A non-opening unit 97b is formed between the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2. Each of the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 consists of a single first wall 91A and a single second wall 91B connected at right angles to one end of the first wall 91A. And has an L-shape in a plan view. The left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 are members having the same shape, and accordingly, the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 will be described collectively. When will be described as the protection member 91. Similarly, the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93, and the hot melt unit 96 each have a protective housing left half body corresponding to the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2. 92-1) and protective housing right half body (92-2), protective metal fitting left half body (93-1) and protective metal fitting right half body (93-2), and hot melt left half body (96-1) And a hot melt right half body 96-2. Since the left half body and right half body of each component have the same shape, the left half body and right half body of each component are the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93, when collectively described. And a hot melt unit 96. It should be noted that the configuration of other components in the protective member 91 of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[156] In the fourth embodiment, the protective member 91 does not necessarily include the hot melt unit 96, and may not include the hot melt unit 96 similar to the protective member 91 of the first embodiment.

[157] The intervening member 81 of the fourth embodiment includes a protective member outer holding arm 85 that holds the first wall 91A of the protective member 91 from the outside, and the protective member holding arm 83 is removed from the inside. It functions as a protective member inner holding arm holding the 1 wall 91A. As shown in FIG. 24, the protective member outer retaining arm 85 is formed on at least a pair of left and right side portions so as to extend outward in the width direction from the left and right side end edges of the intervening body 82. . A belt-shaped engaging member 85a extending in the longitudinal direction is connected to the tips of the left and right protective member outer holding arms 85, and the engaging protrusion 85b is an engaging member that protrudes inward in the width direction. 85a). It should be noted that the configuration of the other components in the intervening member 81 of the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[158] As shown in Fig. 25, the engaging protrusions 83a of each of the protective member holding arms 83 are each exposed to the inner surface 91c of the first wall 91A of the protective member 91. Engaged with the engaging recess (95d) of the engaging unit (95b), the engaging projection (85b) of each engaging member (85a) is exposed to the outer surface (91d) of the first wall (91A) of the protection member (91) Abuts the first belt frame 94a, and accordingly, the first wall 91A is interposed between the inner side and the outer side, so that the intervening member 81 can reliably hold the protection member 91.

[159] In Embodiment 4, potting is preferably performed for the purpose of waterproofing after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto. Since the potting agent applied to the surface of the first substrate 98 in a liquid state flows through the opening unit 97b, the potting agent is a wide range of the surface of the first substrate 98 inside and outside the protective member 91 Spreads across. As a result, the surfaces of the first substrate 98 on the inner and outer sides of the protective member 91 are reliably covered with a potting agent, so that the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the first substrate 98 ), the airtightness or watertightness to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 outside the protective member 91 is maintained to a significant degree.

[160] If necessary, after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto, the tape and the filler are opened unit 97b to easily improve the airtightness or watertightness. ) Or the protective member 91 may be adhered or applied to a desired point.

[161] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protection member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first to third embodiments. It should be noted that, and its explanation will be omitted.

[162] As described above, in Embodiment 4, the connector assembly comprises: a first housing 11; A first terminal 61 attached to the first housing 11; A first connector (1) attachable to the surface of the first substrate (98) and comprising a first reinforcing metal fitting (51) attached to the first housing (11); And a first wall 91A or a second wall 91B extending in the longitudinal direction or the width direction of the first housing 11 and the receiving unit 97, and the first wall 91A or the second wall 91B. ) Includes a protection member 91 in which at least some of the four peripheral sides are defined, and the protection member 91 includes a first substrate 98 in a state in which the first connector 1 is accommodated in the receiving unit 97. ) Is attached to the surface. The protective member 91 includes a protective housing 92 made of an insulating material, and a protective metal fitting 93 made of a conductive metal integrally formed with the protective housing 92, and the protective member 91 comprises a first The connector 1 may be disposed on the surface of the first substrate 98 while being coupled with the first connector 1 in a state accommodated in the receiving unit 97.

[163] The protection member 91 is composed of a left half body 91-1 and a right half body 91-2, and each of the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 is a first housing ( 11) and a first wall 91A extending in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11 and a second wall 91B extending in the width direction of the first housing 11, wherein one end of the second wall 91B is the first wall. It is connected to one end of 91A, and the opening unit 97b is between the other end of the first wall 91A of the left half body 91-1 and the other end of the second wall 91B and the right half body It exists between the other end of the second wall 91B of (91-2) and the other end of the first wall 91A.

[164] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and reliably attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, and airtightness or watertightness can be maintained to improve reliability. Additionally, the strength of the protective member 91 is improved and the protective metal fitting 93 functions as an electromagnetic shield, allowing the shielding properties of the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 to be improved.

[165] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, the gap between the protective member 91 and the surfaces of the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198, or the opening unit ( Since 97b) is small, a sufficient dustproof effect must be obtained.

[166] Example 5 will be described below. It should be noted that, for having the same structure as the structure of Example 1 and Example 4, the description thereof will be omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of Embodiments 1 to 4 will also be omitted.

[167] 27 is a perspective view showing a protection member and a second connector according to Example 5, FIG. 28 is an exploded view showing the protection member of Example 5, and FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing an intervening member of Example 5; Fig. 30 is a perspective view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the second connector of the fifth embodiment, and Fig. 31 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member of the fifth embodiment. Fig. 27A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 27B is a view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member. Fig. 29A is a diagram showing an intervening member viewed obliquely from the top, and Fig. 29B is a diagram showing an intervening member viewed obliquely from the bottom. Fig. 31A is a view showing a state in which the protection member is temporarily held by the second connector, and Fig. 31B is a view showing a state in which the second connector and the protection member are mounted on a substrate.

[168] Similar to Example 4, the protective member 91 of Example 5 is divided into a left half body 91-1 and a right half body 91-2, and an open unit in which the protection member 91 does not exist ( 97b) is formed between the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2. Each of the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 consists of a single first wall 91A and a single second wall 91B connected at right angles to one end of the first wall 91A. And has an L-shape in a plan view. The left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 are members having the same shape, and accordingly, the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2 will be described collectively. When will be described as the protection member 91. Similarly, the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93, and the hot melt unit 96 each have a protective housing left half body corresponding to the left half body 91-1 and the right half body 91-2. 92-1) and protective housing right half body (92-2), protective metal fitting left half body (93-1) and protective metal fitting right half body (93-2), and hot melt left half body (96-1) And a hot melt right half body 96-2. Since the left half body and right half body of each component have the same shape, the left half body and right half body of each component are the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93, when collectively described. And a hot melt unit 96. It should be noted that the configuration of the other components in the protective member 91 of the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[169] In the fifth embodiment, the protective member 91 does not necessarily include the hot melt unit 96, and may not include the hot melt unit 96 similar to the protective member 91 of the first embodiment.

[170] In the fifth embodiment, similar to the third embodiment, the protective member 91 is coupled to the second connector 101 and attached to the surface of the second substrate 198 together with the second connector 101. However, in the fifth embodiment, the intervening member 81 is also used to couple the protection member 91 and the second connector 101 to each other, unlike the third embodiment.

[171] The intervening member 81 of Example 5 includes a protective member outer retaining arm 85 that holds the first wall 91A of the protective member 91 from the outside, similar to Example 4, but the protective member retaining arm ( 83). Thus, in the intervening member 81, the protective member outer holding arm 85 holds the protective member 91 by gripping the first wall 91A only from the outside. The connector holding arm 84 does not extend outwardly in the width direction (Y-axis direction) from the left and right side edges of the intervening body 82, but longitudinally from the front and rear end edges of the intervening body 82. It extends outward in (X-axis direction). The retaining protrusion 84a of the connector retaining arm 84 is an end wall cover of the second reinforcing metal fitting 151 attached to the second protruding end 121 of the second housing 111 of the second connector 101 ( Pressing 157 from the front and rear, thereby holding the second connector 101.

[172] In Embodiment 5, after the second connector 101 and the protective member 91 are fixed to the surface of the second substrate 198 and mounted on the surface, potting is preferably performed for the purpose of waterproofing. Since the potting agent applied to the surface of the second substrate 198 in a liquid state flows through the opening unit 97b, the potting agent is a wide range of the surface of the second substrate 198 inside and outside the protective member 91 Spreads across. As a result, the surfaces of the second substrate 198 on the inner and outer sides of the protective member 91 are reliably covered with a potting agent, so that the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the second substrate 198 ), the airtightness to the environment of the surface of the second substrate 198 outside the protective member 91 is maintained to a significant degree.

[173] If necessary, after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto, the tape and the filler are opened unit 97b to easily improve the airtightness or watertightness. ) Or the protective member 91 may be adhered or applied to a desired point.

[174] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protection member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the first to fourth embodiments. It should be noted that, and its explanation will be omitted.

[175] As described above, in Embodiment 5, the protection member 91 is composed of a left half body 91-1 and a right half body 91-2, and the left half body 91-1 and the right half body ( 91-2) Each includes a first wall 91A extending in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111 and a second wall 91B extending in the width direction of the second housing 111, the second wall One end of 91B is connected to one end of the first wall 91A, and the opening unit 97b is connected to the other end of the first wall 91A of the left half body 91-1 and the second wall 91B. ) And between the other end of the second wall 91B of the right half body 91-2 and the other end of the first wall 91A.

[176] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and surely attached to the surface of the second substrate 198, and airtightness or watertightness is maintained, so that reliability can be improved.

[177] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, the gap between the protective member 91 and the surfaces of the first substrate 98 and the second substrate 198, or the opening unit ( Since 97b) is small, a sufficient dustproof effect must be obtained.

[178] Example 6 will be described below. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Example 1 and Example 5, the description thereof will be omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of Embodiments 1 to 5 will be omitted.

[179] Fig. 32 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the sixth embodiment, Fig. 33 is an exploded view showing the protection member according to the sixth embodiment, and Fig. 34 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of the sixth embodiment. Fig. 32A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 32B is a view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member. Fig. 34A is a view showing only the intervening member, and Fig. 34B is a view showing a state in which the first connector and the protection member are coupled to each other using the intervening member.

[180] In Example 6, the protective member 91 is a frame member having a U-shape without one of the rectangular short sides in plan view. As shown in the drawing, the protection member 91 includes a pair of parallel first walls 91A extending linearly in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction), and in the width direction (Y-axis direction). It comprises only one second wall 91B extending linearly. Accordingly, one end of the first wall 91A is connected to both ends of the second wall 91B to form a right angle, and the second wall 91B does not exist at the other end of the first wall 91A. , The open unit 97b is present. Similarly, the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93 composed of the protective metal fitting right member 93A and the protective metal fitting left member 93B, and the hot melt unit 96 are in plan view as shown in FIG. Has a U-shape. It should be noted that the configuration of the other components in the protective member 91 of the sixth embodiment is the same as that of the second and fourth embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[181] In the sixth embodiment, the protection member 91 does not necessarily include the hot melt unit 96, and may not include the hot melt unit 96 similar to the protection member 91 of the first embodiment.

[182] In Embodiment 6, after the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 are preferably mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto, potting is performed for the purpose of waterproofing. Since the potting agent applied to the surface of the first substrate 98 in a liquid state flows through the opening unit 97b, the potting agent is a wide range of the surface of the first substrate 98 inside and outside the protective member 91 Spreads across. As a result, even when the protective member 91 has a U-shape without one of the rectangular short sides in the plan view, the surfaces of the first substrate 98 inside and outside the protective member 91 are secured with a potting agent. Covered with the first substrate 98, in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 outside the protective member 91 To the extent that airtightness and watertightness are maintained.

[183] If necessary, after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto, the tape and the filler are opened unit 97b to easily improve the airtightness or watertightness. ) Or the protective member 91 may be adhered or applied to a desired point.

[184] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protective member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the first to fifth embodiments. It should be noted that, and its explanation will be omitted.

[185] As described above, in Embodiment 6, the protection member 91 includes one second wall 91B extending in the width direction of the first housing 11 and a second wall 91B extending in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11. Including one wall (91A), one end of the pair of first walls (91A) is connected to both ends of the second wall (91B), the opening unit (97b) is one of the first walls (91A) It exists between the other end of the first wall and the other end of the other first wall 91A.

[186] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and reliably attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, and airtightness or watertightness can be maintained to improve reliability.

[187] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, the protection member 91 closes the tail 62 of the first terminal 61 and the tail 162 of the second terminal 161. It must be protected from the outside so that sufficient dustproofing effect can be obtained.

[188] Example 7 will be described below. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Example 1 and Example 6, the description thereof will be omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of Embodiments 1 to 6 will be omitted.

[189] Fig. 35 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the seventh embodiment, Fig. 36 is an exploded view showing the protection member according to the seventh embodiment, and Fig. 37 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of the seventh embodiment. Fig. 35A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 35B is a view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member. Fig. 37A is a view showing only the intervening member, and Fig. 37B is a view showing a state in which the second connector and the protection member are coupled to each other using the intervening member.

[190] In Example 7, the protective member 91 is a frame member having a U-shape without one of the rectangular short sides in a plan view similar to Example 6. As shown in the figure, the protective member 91 includes a pair of parallel first walls 91A extending linearly in the longitudinal direction, and only one second wall 91B extending linearly in the width direction. ). Accordingly, one end of the first wall 91A is connected to both ends of the second wall 91B to form a right angle, and the second wall 91B does not exist at the other end of the first wall 91A. , The open unit 97b is present. Similarly, the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93 formed of the protective metal fitting right member 93A and the protective metal fitting left member 93B, and the hot melt unit 96 are in plan view as shown in FIG. Has a U-shape. It should be noted that the configuration of the other components in the protective member 91 of the seventh embodiment is the same as that of the third and fifth embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[191] In the seventh embodiment, the protective member 91 does not necessarily include the hot-melt unit 96, and may not include the hot-melt unit 96 similar to the protective member 91 of the first embodiment.

[192] In the seventh embodiment, similar to the third embodiment, the protective member 91 is coupled to the second connector 101 and is attached to the surface of the second substrate 198 together with the second connector 101. However, in Embodiment 7, similar to Embodiment 5, the intervening member 81 is also used to couple the protection member 91 and the second connector 101 to each other.

[193] In the seventh embodiment, after the second connector 101 and the protection member 91 are fixed to the surface of the second substrate 198 and mounted on the surface, potting is preferably performed for the purpose of waterproofing. Since the potting agent applied to the surface of the second substrate 198 in a liquid state flows through the opening unit 97b, the potting agent is a wide range of the surface of the second substrate 198 inside and outside the protective member 91 Spreads across. As a result, even when the protective member 91 has a U-shape without one of the rectangular short sides in the plan view, the surfaces of the second substrate 198 inside and outside the protective member 91 are secured with a potting agent. Covered with the second substrate 198, in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the second substrate 198, to the environment of the surface of the second substrate 198 outside the protective member 91 To the extent that airtightness and watertightness are maintained.

[194] If necessary, after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the second substrate 198 and fixed thereto, the tape and the filler are opened unit 97b to easily improve the airtightness or watertightness. ) Or the protective member 91 may be adhered or applied to a desired point.

[195] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protective member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the seventh embodiment are the same as those of the first to sixth embodiments. It should be noted that, and its explanation will be omitted.

[196] As described above, in the seventh embodiment, the protection member 91 includes one second wall 91B extending in the width direction of the second housing 111 and a second wall 91B extending in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111. Including one wall (91A), one end of the pair of first walls (91A) is connected to both ends of the second wall (91B), the opening unit (97b) is one of the first walls (91A) It exists between the other end of the first wall and the other end of the other first wall 91A.

[197] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and reliably attached to the surface of the second substrate 198, and high airtightness or watertightness can be reliably maintained, thereby improving reliability. Additionally, the strength of the protective member 91 is improved and the protective metal fitting 93 functions as an electromagnetic shield, allowing the shielding properties of the first connector 1 and the second connector 101 to be improved.

[198] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, the protection member 91 closes the tail 62 of the first terminal 61 and the tail 162 of the second terminal 161. It must be protected from the outside so that sufficient dustproofing effect can be obtained.

[199] Example 8 will be described below. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Examples 1 to 7, the description thereof is omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of Embodiments 1 to 7 will be omitted.

[200] Fig. 38 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the eighth embodiment, Fig. 39 is an exploded view showing the protection member according to the eighth embodiment, and Fig. 40 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of the eighth embodiment. 38A is a view showing only the protection member, and FIG. 38B is a view showing the positional relationship between the first connector and the protection member. Fig. 40A is a view showing only the intervening member, and Fig. 40B is a view showing a state in which the first connector and the protection member are coupled to each other using the intervening member.

[201] In Example 8, the protective member 91 is a frame member having a parallel shape without a pair of rectangular short sides in a plan view. As shown in the figure, the protective member 91 includes a pair of parallel first walls 91A extending linearly in the longitudinal direction, but includes a second wall 91B extending linearly in the width direction. I never do that. For this reason, both ends of the first wall 91A are not joined to each other, but are open units 97b. Similarly, the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93, and the hot melt unit 96 have a parallel shape in plan view as shown in FIG. 39. It should be noted that the configuration of the other components in the protective member 91 of the eighth embodiment is the same as that of the second, fourth, and sixth embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[202] In the eighth embodiment, the protective member 91 does not necessarily include the hot melt unit 96, and may not include the hot melt unit 96 similar to the protective member 91 of the first embodiment.

[203] In Embodiment 8, after the first connector 1 and the protection member 91 are preferably mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto, potting is performed for the purpose of waterproofing. Since the potting agent applied to the surface of the first substrate 98 in a liquid state flows through the opening unit 97b, the potting agent is a wide range of the surface of the first substrate 98 inside and outside the protective member 91 Spreads across. As a result, even when the protective member 91 has a parallel shape without a pair of rectangular short sides in a plan view, the surfaces of the first substrate 98 inside and outside the protective member 91 are secured with a potting agent. Covered with the first substrate 98, in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, to the environment of the surface of the first substrate 98 outside the protective member 91 To the extent that airtightness and watertightness are maintained.

[204] If necessary, after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the first substrate 98 and fixed thereto, the tape and the filler are opened unit 97b to easily improve the airtightness or watertightness. ) Or the protective member 91 may be adhered or applied to a desired point.

[205] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protection member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the eighth embodiment are the same as those of the first to seventh embodiments. It should be noted that, and its explanation will be omitted.

[206] As described above, in Embodiment 8, the protective member 91 is composed of a pair of first walls 91A extending in the longitudinal direction of the first housing 11, and the opening unit 97b is the first walls. It exists between both ends of one of the first walls 91A and both ends of the other first wall 91A.

[207] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and reliably attached to the surface of the first substrate 98, and airtightness or watertightness can be maintained to improve reliability.

[208] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, the protection member 91 closes the tail 62 of the first terminal 61 and the tail 162 of the second terminal 161. It must be protected from the outside so that sufficient dustproofing effect can be obtained.

[209] Example 9 will be described below. It should be noted that for having the same structure as the structure of Examples 1 to 8, the description thereof is omitted by giving him the same reference numerals. Moreover, descriptions of the same operations and effects as those of Embodiments 1 to 8 will be omitted.

[210] Fig. 41 is a perspective view showing a protection member according to the ninth embodiment, Fig. 42 is an exploded view showing the protection member according to the ninth embodiment, and Fig. 43 is a perspective view showing the intervening member of the ninth embodiment. Fig. 41A is a view showing only the protection member, and Fig. 41B is a view showing the positional relationship between the second connector and the protection member. 43A is a view showing only the intervening member, and FIG. 43B is a view showing a state in which the second connector and the protection member are coupled to each other using the intervening member.

[211] In Example 9, the protection member 91 is a frame member having a parallel shape without a pair of rectangular short sides in a plan view similar to Example 8. As shown in the figure, the protective member 91 includes a pair of parallel first walls 91A extending linearly in the longitudinal direction, but includes a second wall 91B extending linearly in the width direction. I never do that. For this reason, both ends of the first wall 91A are not joined to each other, but are open units 97b. Similarly, the protective housing 92, the protective metal fitting 93, and the hot melt unit 96 have a parallel shape in plan view as shown in FIG. 42. It should be noted that the configuration of the other components in the protective member 91 of the 9th embodiment is the same as that of the 3rd and 5th embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[212] In the ninth embodiment, the protection member 91 does not necessarily include the hot melt unit 96, and may not include the hot melt unit 96 similar to the protection member 91 of the first embodiment.

[213] In Embodiment 9, similar to Embodiment 7, the protective member 91 is coupled to the second connector 101 and attached to the surface of the second substrate 198 together with the second connector 101. However, in Embodiment 9, the intervening member 81 is also used to couple the protection member 91 and the second connector 101 to each other.

[214] In Embodiment 9, after the second connector 101 and the protection member 91 are fixed to the surface of the second substrate 198 and mounted on the surface, potting is preferably performed for the purpose of waterproofing. Since the potting agent applied to the surface of the second substrate 198 in a liquid state flows through the opening unit 97b, the potting agent is a wide range of the surface of the second substrate 198 inside and outside the protective member 91 Spreads across. As a result, even when the protective member 91 has a parallel shape without a pair of rectangular short sides in a plan view, the surfaces of the second substrate 198 inside and outside the protective member 91 are secured by a potting agent. Covered with the second substrate 198, in the receiving unit 97 of the protective member 91 attached to the surface of the second substrate 198, to the environment of the surface of the second substrate 198 outside the protective member 91 To the extent that airtightness or watertightness is maintained.

[215] If necessary, after the first connector 1 and the protective member 91 are mounted on the surface of the second substrate 198 and fixed thereto, the tape and the filler are opened unit 97b to easily improve the airtightness or watertightness. ) Or the protective member 91 may be adhered or applied to a desired point.

[216] The configuration and operation of other components such as the first connector 1, the second connector 101, the protection member 91, and the intervening member 81 of the 9th embodiment are the same as those of the first to 8th embodiments. It should be noted that, and its explanation will be omitted.

[217] As described above, in Embodiment 9, the protective member 91 is composed of a pair of first walls 91A extending in the longitudinal direction of the second housing 111, and the opening unit 97b is the first walls. It exists between both ends of one of the first walls 91A and both ends of the other first wall 91A.

[218] As a result, although the connector assembly has a simple configuration, the connector assembly can be easily and surely attached to the surface of the second substrate 198, and airtightness or watertightness is maintained, so that reliability can be improved.

[219] Even when the hot melt unit 96 is not used and when potting is not performed, the protection member 91 closes the tail 62 of the first terminal 61 and the tail 162 of the second terminal 161. It must be protected from the outside so that sufficient dustproofing effect can be obtained.

[220] It should be noted that the disclosure herein describes features relating to suitable exemplary embodiments. Various other embodiments, modifications, and modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended herein will be naturally devised by those skilled in the art upon reviewing the disclosure of this specification.

[221] The present invention can be applied to a connector assembly and a connector pair.

[222]
1 first connector
11 first housing
11a, 111a fitting surface
11b, 111b mounting surface
12 first protrusion
13, 112a recess groove
22 first protruding end
51 first reinforced metal fitting
53 side cover
57 center cover
57a protruding end top cover
57b connection cover
57c, 62, 157c, 162 tail
61 First terminal
64 connection units
64b, 167b protruding part
65, 165a first contact unit
66, 166 second contact unit
81 Intervening Absence
82 intervening body
83 Protection member holding arm
83a, 85b mating protrusion
84 connector retaining arm
84a retaining protrusion
85 Protection member outer retaining arm
91, 891 lack of protection
91-1 Left half body
91-2 Right half body
91a second substrate side surface
91A first wall
91b first substrate side surface
91B Second Wall
91c inner surface
91d outer surface
91e end wall protrusion
91f end wall cornice
92 protective housing
92-1 Protective housing left half body
92-2 Protective housing right half body
92a non-hot melt unit
93 protective metal fittings
93-1 Protective metal fitting left half body
93-2 Protective metal fitting right half body
93A protective metal fitting right side member
93B protective metal fitting left member
94 belt frame
94a first belt frame
94b second belt frame
94c second wall tail
94d, 892 protrusions
95a second wall bonding unit
95b first wall bonding unit
95c first wall extension
95d mating recess
96 hot melt units
96-1 Hot melt left half body
96-2 Hot melt right half body
97 accommodating units
97a 2nd connector accommodation space
97b open unit
98 first substrate
101 2nd connector
111 second housing
112 recess
113 Second protrusion
114 side wall
115 second terminal accommodating cavity
115a 2nd terminal accommodating inner cavity
115b second terminal receiving outer cavity
117 Island End
117a island end recess
117b island recess
118 lower plate
121 second protruding end
121b end wall
121c sidewall extension
122 fitting recess
123a outer end recess
123b inner end recess
123c inner recess
123d middle recess
151 second reinforced metal fitting
153 connection arm
153a side wall top cover
153b side plate
153d through hole
154 contact arm
155 island end cover
157 end wall cover
157a end wall top cover
157b end wall outer cover
158 lower surface cover
161 2nd terminal
163 owned units
164 lower connection unit
165 inner connection unit
167 upper connection unit
198 Second substrate
801 receptacle connector
811 housing
861 terminal
893 bottom attachment surface
894 top attachment surface
895 opening part

Claims (12)

As a connector assembly,
(a) a connector comprising a connector body and a terminal attached to the connector body, and attached to a surface of a substrate; And
(b) a wall extending in a longitudinal direction or a width direction of the connector body, and a receiving unit in which at least some of the four sides of the peripheral portion are defined by the wall, and the connector is accommodated in the receiving unit. A protective member attached to the surface of the substrate;
(c) The protection member includes a protection member body made of an insulating material, and a protection metal fitting made of a conductive metal integrally formed with the protection member body, wherein the protection member includes the connector The connector assembly, which is disposed on the surface of the substrate while being engaged with the connector in a state received therein. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the protective metal fitting comprises a portion exposed from the protective member body on an inner surface of the protective member and a portion exposed from the protective member body on a substrate-side surface opposite to the protective member. . The connector assembly according to claim 2, wherein the portion exposed from the protection member body on the inner surface comprises a portion that engages with the connector body and holds the connector body of the connector accommodated in the receiving unit. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the protective metal fitting comprises a first wall of the protective member extending in a longitudinal direction of the connector body and a first wall of the protective member extending in a width direction of the connector body. 2 A connector assembly comprising a portion exposed from the protective member body on inner surfaces of the wall, and a portion exposed from the protective member body on a mounting substrate side surface of the protective member. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the protection member is composed of a pair of half bodies, and the half bodies are formed of the first wall and the connector body extending in a longitudinal direction of the connector body. Consisting of the second wall extending in the width direction, one end of the second wall is connected to one end of the first wall, and an opening unit of the first wall of one of the half bodies A connector assembly present between the other end and the other end of the second wall and between the other end of the second wall of the other half body and the other end of the first wall. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the protection member comprises a second wall extending in the width direction of the connector body and a pair of first walls extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector body. And one end of the first walls is connected to both ends of the second wall, and an opening unit is present between the other end of the first wall of one of the first walls and the other end of the other first wall. , Connector assembly. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the protection member is composed of a pair of first walls extending in the longitudinal direction of the connector body, and the opening unit is a first wall of one of the first walls. Between both ends of the first wall and both ends of the other first wall. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an interposing member interposed between the connector and the protection member,
The connector assembly, wherein the intervening member couples the connector and the protection member to each other while maintaining a constant positional relationship between the connector and the protection member. The method of claim 8,
The connector further includes a reinforcing metal fitting attached to the connector body,
The intervening member includes a main body, and a protective member outer holding arm and a connector holding arm extending from the main body, the protective member outer holding arm includes a coupling unit for holding the protective member from the outside, and the connector holding arm Includes a holder for holding the reinforcing metal fitting. The connector assembly according to claim 9, wherein the intervening member further includes a protective member inner retaining arm extending from the body, and the protective member inner retaining arm includes a coupling unit for retaining the protective member from the inside. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3; And an opposite connector fitted within the connector. The connector pair according to claim 11, wherein the opposite connector is fitted into the connector while being fixed to the surface of the substrate after the connector and the protective member are coupled to each other and disposed on the surface of the substrate.

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