WO2018174422A1

WO2018174422A1 - Receptacle connector

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Publication number: WO2018174422A1
Application number: PCT/KR2018/002473
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이현우; 송인덕; 최정훈
Original assignee: 엘에스엠트론 주식회사
Priority date: 2017-03-23
Filing date: 2018-02-28
Publication date: 2018-09-27

Abstract

The present invention relates to a receptacle connector comprising: a plurality of contacts for electrically connecting a plug connector and a substrate coupled to an electronic device; an insulation part to which the contacts are coupled; a shell to which the insulation part is coupled; a cover coupled to the shell; a sealing plate coupled to the shell; and a sealing member coupled to the shell at the front of the sealing plate in order to seal between the electronic device and the shell, wherein the shell comprises a support member to which the sealing plate and the sealing member are coupled and is implemented so as to be coupled to the cover such that the support member protrudes in the front direction from the cover.

Description

Receptacle connector

The present invention relates to a receptacle connector coupled to an electronic device for connection with a plug connector.

In general, a receptacle connector is connected to a board provided in various electronic devices for connection with a corresponding plug connector. For example, the receptacle connector may be installed in an electronic device such as a portable computer, a mobile phone, and the like to be used to perform a charging function, a data transmission function, and the like.

Recently, as electronic devices such as mobile phones are required to have a stronger waterproof function than living water, development of receptacle connectors with enhanced waterproof function is being actively progressed.

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a receptacle connector according to the prior art.

Referring to FIG. 1, the receptacle connector 10 according to the related art includes a cover 11 to be coupled to a substrate, a contact 12 to be connected to a plug connector, and an insulation part 13 to which a plurality of the contacts 12 are coupled. ), And a waterproof portion 14 coupled to the cover 11.

The contacts 12 electrically connect the plug connector and the board as they are connected to the plug connector in a state in which the contacts 12 are mounted on the board. The contact 12 is coupled to the insulating part 13 such that a portion mounted on the substrate protrudes from the rear surface 13a of the insulating part 13.

The insulation part 13 is coupled to the cover 11 to be located inside the cover 11. The plug connector is inserted into the cover 11 and connected to the contacts 12 coupled to the insulator 13 so as to be electrically connected to the substrate through the contacts 12.

The waterproof part 14 is for preventing moisture from penetrating into the substrate. After the insulating portion 13 is coupled to the cover 11, the waterproof portion 14 is implemented by applying a potting liquid to the rear surface 13a of the insulating portion 13 and then curing. The potting liquid is cured after being applied to cover the bent portion 12a among the portions protruding from the rear surface 13a of the insulating portion 13 in the contact 12, thereby being realized as the waterproof portion 14.

Here, since the inner surface of the cover 11 and the outer surface of the insulation portion 13 are formed in the same size as the receptacle connector 10 according to the related art, the potting liquid applied to the rear surface of the insulation portion 13 flows. While leaking between the inner surface of the cover 11 and the outer surface of the insulating portion (13). Accordingly, the receptacle connector 10 according to the related art has a problem in that the waterproofing performance is lowered due to the leaking potting liquid between the inner surface of the cover 11 and the outer surface of the insulating portion 13.

In addition, since moisture can penetrate into the substrate through the outer surface of the cover 11, there is an increasing need for a technique for preventing moisture penetration through the outer surface of the cover 11.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, and to provide a receptacle connector that can prevent the waterproofing performance is reduced as the potting liquid leaks.

In addition, the present invention has been made to meet the above-described need, and to provide a receptacle connector that can be firmly maintained in a sealed state between the shell and the electronic device.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention may include the following configuration.

The receptacle connector according to the present invention includes a plurality of contacts for electrically connecting a substrate coupled to a plug connector and an electronic device, an insulation portion to which the contacts are coupled, a shell to which the insulation portion is coupled, a cover coupled to the shell, and the shell It may include a sealing plate coupled to the sealing member coupled to the shell in front of the sealing plate to seal between the electronic device and the shell.

In the receptacle connector according to the present invention, the shell may include a support member to which the sealing plate and the sealing member are coupled, and may be coupled to the cover such that the support member protrudes from the cover toward the front side.

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

The present invention is implemented to seal between the outer surface of the shell and the electronic device, the waterproof function can be implemented for the gap generated between the electronic device, it is possible to enhance the overall waterproof performance for the electronic device. .

The present invention implements the cover so that the cover includes an upper cover covering the upper part of the shell and a lower cover covering the lower part of the shell, thereby reducing the process cost by lowering the defective rate due to the integrally formed cover to the shell.

The present invention forms a sealing member by coating and curing a sealing material such as silicone or urethane, thereby preventing the sealing member from escaping toward the front and preventing the sealing member from being deformed due to vibration or shaking, thereby making it waterproof. Performance can be maintained continuously.

According to the present invention, the sealing plate and the sealing member are formed in front of the cover to prevent the sealing material from leaking through the gap between the cover and the shell, thereby providing excellent waterproof performance.

The present invention is implemented to limit the movement of the sealing member toward the rear through the sealing plate, thereby preventing the sealing member from being separated due to vibration, shaking, etc. generated during the insertion and separation of the plug connector, the process of using the electronic device, and the like. Therefore, the sealing member may be implemented to be firmly maintained in a sealed state between the shell and the electronic device.

The present invention includes a plurality of insulating parts spaced apart from each other and by connecting a plurality of insulating parts to a midplate formed of a material having a high adhesion to the waterproof portion, it is possible to block the water penetrating into the gap generated between the midplate and the waterproof portion. have.

2 is a schematic perspective view of a receptacle connector according to the present invention;

3 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a receptacle connector according to the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the receptacle connector according to the present invention based on the line I-I of FIG.

5 is a schematic conceptual view of a shell coupled to the sealing plate for explaining the process of forming the sealing member in the receptacle connector according to the present invention;

6 is a schematic front view of a shell to which a sealing plate is coupled in a receptacle connector according to the present invention;

7 is an enlarged view of FIG. 4 for explaining a state in which a sealing plate and a sealing member are installed in a shell of a receptacle connector according to the present invention.

8 is a schematic exploded plan view of an insulating part in a receptacle connector according to the present invention without being connected by a midplate;

9 is a schematic mating plan view of an insulator in a receptacle connector according to the present invention in a state connected by a midplate;

10 is a schematic plan view of an insulated portion in which contacts are coupled in a receptacle connector according to the present invention;

11 is an enlarged view illustrating an enlarged portion A of FIG. 9;

12 and 13 are schematic side cross-sectional views of an insulating part combined with contacts for explaining a process of forming a waterproof part in a receptacle connector according to the present invention.

14 is a schematic plan view of an insulating part formed with a waterproof part in a receptacle connector according to the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the contact and waterproof portion of FIG. 14 with reference to the II-II line of FIG. 14 in the receptacle connector according to the present invention in the receptacle connector according to the present invention. FIG.

Figure 16 is a schematic exploded side view of the insulation and the shell in the receptacle connector according to the present invention;

17 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an insulating member and a blocking member in the receptacle connector according to the present invention.

18 is a schematic exploded side view of an insulator and a shell in another embodiment of the receptacle connector according to the present invention.

19 is a schematic partial bottom view of a shell body with seams present

20 is a schematic perspective view of a shell in a receptacle connector according to the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a schematic perspective view showing a shell viewed from an angle different from that of FIG. 19 in the receptacle connector according to the present invention; FIG.

22 is a conceptual view for explaining a method of forming a shell in the receptacle connector according to the present invention.

Figure 23 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the receptacle connector according to the present invention before the cover is coupled

24 to 33 are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating a modified embodiment of the sealing plate in the receptacle connector according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a receptacle connector according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 to 4, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is coupled to a substrate (not shown) provided in various electronic devices for connection with a plug connector (not shown). The substrate may be a printed circuit board (PCB). The receptacle connector 1 according to the invention comprises a contact 2, a shell 3, and an insulation 4.

2 and 3, the contact 2 is for electrically connecting the plug connector and the substrate. The contact 2 may be electrically connected to the plug connector and the substrate by being connected to a plug connector inserted into the shell 3 while being mounted on the substrate. The contact 2 may be formed of a material having conductivity. The contact 2 is coupled to the insulation 4. A plurality of contacts 2 may be coupled to the insulating part 4.

The contacts 2 may each include a connecting member 21 (shown in FIG. 3) and a mounting member 22 (shown in FIG. 3).

The connecting member 21 is for connecting to the plug connector. Some of the contacts 2 may be coupled to the insulating part 4 such that the connection member 21 is located on one surface of the insulating part 4. The other part of the contacts 2 may be coupled to the insulating part 4 such that the connection member 21 is located on the other surface of the insulating part 4. One surface and the other surface of the insulating portion 4 are opposite to each other. One surface of the insulation portion 4 may be an upper surface of the insulation portion 4. The other surface of the insulation portion 4 may be a lower surface of the insulation portion 4.

The mounting member 22 is intended to be mounted on the substrate. Each of the contacts 2 may electrically connect the plug connector and the board as the plug connector is connected to the connection member 21 while the mounting member 22 is mounted on the board. In this case, the plug connector connected to the connection member 21 may be electrically connected to the substrate through the mounting member 22. The contacts 2 may be coupled to the insulating portion 4 such that the mounting members 22 are spaced apart from each other along a first axial direction (X-axis direction, shown in FIG. 3). The contacts 2 may be accommodated in the insulating part 4 in which the mounting members 22 are spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

The contacts 2 may each comprise a connecting member 23 (shown in FIG. 3).

The connection member 23 is for connecting the connection member 21 and the mounting member 22. The connection member 23 may be coupled to each of the connection member 21 and the mounting member 22 to connect the connection member 21 and the mounting member 22. The connection member 23 may be located between the connection member 21 and the mounting member 22. Among the contacts 2, the contacts 2 in which the connection member 21 is located on the upper surface of the insulating part 4 may be formed by partially connecting the connection member 23 downwardly. Accordingly, the contacts 2 may be coupled to the insulating part 4 such that the mounting members 22 are positioned at the same height.

The insulation 4 is for supporting the contacts 2. The contacts 2 may be coupled to the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 such that the mounting members 22 are spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction (X-axis direction). . The insulation part 4 may be inserted into and coupled to the shell 3 such that the connection members 21 are positioned inside the shell 3. The insulating part 4 may be inserted into and coupled to the shell 3 such that the mounting members 22 are positioned outside the shell 3. Accordingly, the contacts 2 are connected to the plug members 21 located inside the shell 3 while the mounting members 22 located outside the shell 3 are mounted on the substrate. By being connected to, the plug connector and the substrate can be electrically connected. The insulating part 4 may be formed of an insulating material.

2 to 4, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention may include a cover 5 (shown in FIG. 2).

The cover 5 is for protecting the shell 3. The shell 3 may be coupled to the cover 5 so as to be located inside the cover 5. The cover 5 may be coupled to be fixed to the substrate. The cover 5 may be coupled to the substrate by being mounted on the substrate by using surface mount technology. The cover 5 and the shell 3 may be joined by partially welding. The shell 3 may be installed on the cover 5 to protrude from the cover 5. Accordingly, the installation grooves 50 (shown in FIG. 4) are positioned at portions of the shell 3 protruding from the cover 5.

The cover 5 may include an upper cover 51 (shown in FIG. 3) and a lower cover 52 (shown in FIG. 3).

The upper cover 51 is for protecting the shell 3 on the upper surface of the shell 3. The lower cover 52 is for protecting the shell 3 on the lower surface of the shell 3. The upper surface of the shell 3 means one surface opposite to the surface on which the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is coupled to the substrate, and the lower surface of the shell 3 is the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention. It may mean the other side coupled to the substrate, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

The receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is implemented such that the cover 5 is not integrally formed and includes the upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention has the advantage of reducing the process cost by lowering the defective rate of the product, as compared with the comparative example of forming the cover 5 integrally coupled to the shell (3) have.

That is, the comparative example is coupled to the shell 3 so that the cover 5 formed integrally is located outside the shell 3, in which case the cover 5 is the shell ( If the cover 5 is not formed to the correct size to surround the outside of the cover 3, the cover 5 is discarded as a defective product. Specifically, when the cover 5 is formed smaller than the outer side of the shell 3, the cover 5 cannot cover the outer side of the shell 3, and reflects the manufacturing tolerance in this case, so that the cover When the shell 5 is formed to a predetermined size larger than the outer side of the shell 3, the shell 3 is stably fixed due to the clearance between the cover 5 and the shell 3. Since this cannot be done, a defect occurs in the cover 5. On the contrary, in the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, the cover 5 includes the upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52, and the upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52 By being coupled to the shell 3 so as to be in close contact with the shell 3, respectively, in the upper and lower portions of the shell 3, there is an advantage that can reduce the process cost by lowering the defective rate of the product compared with the comparative example.

2 to 7, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention may include a sealing plate 6 (shown in FIG. 4) and a sealing member 7 (shown in FIG. 4).

The sealing plate 6 is for implementing a waterproof function. The sealing plate 6 may be coupled to the shell 3 so as to be located forward (in the direction of the FD arrow, shown in FIG. 4) with respect to the cover 5. The sealing plate 6 may be formed by metal working or injection processing. The sealing plate 6 may be integrally implemented to be coupled to the cover 5 through insert molding in front of the cover 5 (in the direction of the FD arrow). The sealing plate 6 may be coupled to the shell 3 to be spaced apart from the cover 5 to reflect the working tolerance, but the sealing plate 6 is not limited to the cover 5. It may be coupled to the shell 3 to be in contact.

The sealing member 7 is to implement a waterproof function. The sealing member 7 may be installed in the shell 3. The sealing member 7 may be coupled to the shell 3 so as to be located forward (in the direction of the FD arrow) with respect to the sealing plate 6. The sealing member 7 may be formed in an oval ring shape as a whole to surround the outer surface of the shell 3. When the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is installed in the electronic device, the sealing member 7 may be smuggled into the frame (not shown) of the electronic device to block the penetration of moisture, dust, and the like. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is implemented to have a waterproof function even in relation to the electronic device, thereby contributing to improving the waterproof performance of the electronic device. The sealing member 7 may be installed in the shell 3 to surround the outer surface of the shell 3.

The sealing member 7 is a sealing such as silicone or urethane in front of the sealing plate 6 in the state in which the sealing plate 6 is coupled to the shell 3 (in the direction of the FD arrow). It can be formed by curing after the material is applied. That is, as shown in Figure 5, in the state in which the sealing plate 6 is coupled to the shell 3, the portion to which the sealing material of the shell 3 is applied is erected upward and the sealing material is applied. . Therefore, the sealing material flows in the front (direction of FD arrow) of the sealing plate 6 by gravity, and by hardening the sealing material, the sealing material is realized by the sealing member 7. The sealing material is applied to the boundary area where the sealing plate 6 is in contact with the shell 3. The sealing member 7 is formed at a boundary area where the sealing plate 6 and the shell 3 contact each other, thereby improving waterproof performance against a gap generated between the sealing plate 6 and the shell 3. You can.

The sealing plate 6 and the sealing member 7 may be installed in the shell 3 so as to be located at a portion protruding from the cover 5 in the shell 3. In this case, the shell 3 may include a support member 31 (shown in FIG. 4). The support member 31 is for supporting the sealing plate 6 and the sealing member 7. The shell 3 may be coupled to the cover 5 such that the support member 31 protrudes from the cover 5 toward the front side (in the direction of the FD arrow) and is located outside the cover 5. Accordingly, the support member 31 may support the sealing member 7 to seal the sealing member 7 between the shell 3 and the electronic device at the outside of the cover 5. have.

The sealing plate 6 and the sealing member 7 may be installed in the shell 3 to be located in the installation groove 50 on the support member 31. As shown in FIG. 4, the length 6L of the sealing plate 6 and the length 7L of the sealing member 7 with respect to the second axis direction (Y-axis direction, shown in FIG. 4). The sum may be implemented as a value smaller than the length (50L, shown in Figure 4) of the installation groove 50. The second axis direction (Y axis direction) is a direction perpendicular to the first axis direction (X axis direction). The sealing plate 6 and the sealing member 7 may be installed in the shell 3 such that a part of the installation groove 50 remains in the front (FD arrow direction).

Although not shown, the sum of the length 6L of the sealing plate 6 and the length 7L of the sealing member 7 is based on the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). It may be implemented in the same length as the length (50L) of). In this case, the sealing plate 6 and the sealing member 7 may be installed in the shell 3 so as to cover the entire surface of the shell 3 protruding from the cover 5. . Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can further improve the waterproof performance for electronic devices.

2 to 7, the sealing plate 6 may include a support surface 61 (shown in FIG. 5) and a receiving groove 62 (shown in FIG. 5).

The supporting surface 61 supports the sealing member 7 at the rear of the sealing member 7 (BD arrow direction, shown in FIG. 4), thereby supporting the rear of the sealing member 7 (BD). Movement in the direction of the arrow). Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention uses the support surface 61 to seal the sealing member 7 when vibration or shaking occurs in a process of inserting and detaching the plug connector and using an electronic device. ) Is prevented from escaping toward the rear side (BD arrow direction), so that the sealing member 7 can be securely maintained in a sealed state between the shell 3 and the electronic device. The support surface 61 may be a surface disposed on the front side (FD arrow direction) among the surfaces formed on the sealing plate 6. Accordingly, when the sealing member 7 is coupled to the shell 3, the sealing member 7 may be supported by the support surface 61 toward the rear side (BD arrow direction). have.

Referring to FIG. 4, the shell 3 may be formed such that an end 32 (shown in FIG. 4) of the support member 31 protrudes outward from the support member 31. The end 32 may be formed to protrude from the support member 31 at a position spaced apart from the sealing member 7 toward the front (FD arrow direction). Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention may implement a structure that prevents the sealing member 7 from being separated toward the front side (the direction of the FD arrow) by using the end 32. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can be implemented so that the sealing member 7 coupled to the support member 31 is more firmly maintained in a sealed state between the shell 3 and the electronic device. Can be.

Although not shown, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention may not be formed so that the end 32 of the support member 31 protrudes outward from the support member 31. That is, as described above, since the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention forms the sealing member 7 by applying and curing a sealing material, the sealing member 7 causes the shell 3 and the sealing. It can be firmly coupled to the plate 6. Therefore, in the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, even when vibration or shaking occurs in a process of inserting and detaching the plug connector and using an electronic device, the sealing member 7 moves forward in the direction of the FD arrow. Since it is unlikely to be disengaged toward the side), it is possible to prevent the sealing member 7 from being separated without the additional work of forming the end 32 of the support member 31 to protrude.

The receiving groove 62 is for receiving the sealing member 7. The receiving groove 62 may be recessed toward the rear side (BD arrow direction) from the support surface 61. The sealing member 7 may be inserted into the receiving groove 62 and coupled to the sealing plate 6. That is, the sealing member 7 may be inserted into the accommodating groove 62 and formed by applying and curing a sealing material to the accommodating groove 62. Accordingly, the sealing plate 6 supports the portion of the sealing member 7 inserted into the receiving groove 62 to limit the movement of the sealing member 7 toward the rear side (BD arrow direction). can do.

As shown in FIG. 6, the receiving groove 62 may be formed in the outer front surface of the shell 3 in which the sealing plate 6 is in contact with the shell 3. That is, the sealing plate 6 includes the accommodating groove 62 in a boundary region coupled to each of the upper surface 3a, the lower surface 3b, the left surface 3c, and the right surface 3d of the shell 3. can do. In this case, the sealing material flows by gravity and fills the inside of the receiving groove 62, so that the sealing member 7 is formed at the boundary region where the sealing plate 6 is coupled with the shell 3. The upper surface 3a, the lower surface 3b, the left surface 3c, and the right surface 3d of 3) are formed to be in contact with each other, thereby waterproofing the boundary area between the sealing plate 6 and the shell 3. You can improve the function.

The sealing plate 6 may be formed to protrude further outward from the shell 3 than the sealing member 7. That is, the length 6H of the sealing plate 6 is formed longer than the

lengths

71H and 72H of the sealing member 7 with respect to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction, shown in FIG. 7). . As described above, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention forms a sealing member 7 by applying and curing a sealing material toward the front side of the sealing plate 6 (in the direction of the FD arrow). Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, in order to prevent the sealing material from overflowing the support surface 61 of the sealing plate 6 in the process of applying the sealing material, the sealing plate 6 is the sealing member Compared with (7), it is formed to protrude further outward from the said shell (3). The length of the sealing plate 6 protruding further outward from the shell 3 relative to the sealing member 7 may be set in consideration of the viscosity of the sealing material forming the sealing member 7.

The sealing member 7 may be formed to protrude further outward from the shell 3 than the cover 5. That is, the

lengths

71H and 72H of the sealing member 7 are greater than the length 51H of the upper cover 51 and the length of the lower cover 52 with respect to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). Is formed longer. Accordingly, the sealing member 7 is elastically compressed as the sealing member 7 is in close contact with the frame of the electronic device, thereby pressing the frame of the electronic device by a restoring force. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can be implemented to have a better waterproof performance.

The sealing member 7 may be formed to protrude further from the shell 3 at the rear side (BD arrow direction) side than the front side (FD arrow direction) side. That is, the sealing member 7 having a length 71H of the sealing member 7 formed at the rear side (BD arrow direction) with respect to the third axis direction (Z axis direction) is formed at the front side (FD arrow direction). Is longer than the length 72H. As another example, the sealing member 7 may be formed to increase in length relative to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction) toward the rear side (BD arrow direction). As described above, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention has the sealing member 7 formed longer at the rear side (BD arrow direction) supported by the support surface 61 of the sealing plate 6 so that the sealing is performed. The member 7 can be supported more stably by the sealing plate 6.

First, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is characterized by forming the sealing member 7 by applying and curing a sealing material such as silicone or urethane. Accordingly, when the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is compared with the comparative example of coupling the sealing member 7 of the ring shape (for example, O-ring) surrounding the outer surface of the shell 3 to the shell 3. Improve the waterproof performance of electronic devices.

That is, the comparative example is implemented to block the penetration of moisture, dust, etc. by the sealing member 7 formed of an elastic material in close contact with the frame of the electronic device, in which case the plug connector is inserted and separated and the electronic External force such as torsion acts on the sealing member 7 due to vibration, shaking, etc. generated in the process of using the device, such that the shape of the sealing member 7 is distorted. The ability to seal between the electronic device and the electronic device may be degraded. For this reason, according to the comparative example, the deformation of the sealing member 7 may cause a problem in waterproof performance for the electronic device. On the contrary, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention has the advantage of improving the waterproof performance when compared with the comparative example by forming the sealing member 7 by applying and curing a sealing material.

Secondly, in the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, the sealing plate 6 is formed from the cover 5 in the front (in the direction of the FD arrow), and from the sealing plate 6 in the front (in the direction of the FD arrow). The sealing member 7 is implemented to be formed. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention has the cover 5 and the shell 3 in the process of applying a sealing material to the front of the cover 5 (in the direction of the FD arrow) without the sealing plate 6. The gap between) can prevent the sealing material from leaking. That is, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can have excellent waterproofing performance by preventing the waterproofing performance from being degraded as the sealing material leaks between the inner surface of the cover 5 and the outer surface of the shell 3. have.

Third, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention uses the receiving groove 62 formed in the sealing plate 6 to the sealing member 7 at the boundary area between the sealing plate 6 and the shell 3. ) Is formed. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention forms the sealing member 7 by applying a sealing material to the support surface 61 of the sealing plate 6 without forming the receiving groove 62. In contrast to the comparative example, it is possible to further improve the waterproof function for the boundary area between the sealing plate 6 and the shell (3).

That is, in the comparative example, the shell 3 is erected so that the portion to which the sealing material is applied is directed upward, and the sealing material is applied onto the sealing plate 6. In this case, the sealing plate ( In a state in which 6) is not kept exactly horizontal, the sealing material may be cured without filling all of the boundary area between the sealing plate 6 and the shell 3. For this reason, according to the said comparative example, since the said sealing member 7 does not cover the whole surface of the boundary area between the said sealing plate 6 and the said shell 3, the said sealing plate 6 and the said shell (3) Moisture can penetrate through the gaps between them. In contrast, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention forms the receiving groove 62 in the sealing plate 6 and the sealing member 7 is formed between the sealing plate 6 and the shell 3. By forming the boundary area to cover all, there is an advantage that can improve the waterproof performance compared to the comparative example.

2 to 7, the receptacle connector 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a waterproof part 9 (shown in FIG. 4). The waterproof part 9 is for implementing a waterproof function. The waterproof part 9 may realize a waterproof function by sealing between the outer surface of the insulating part 4 and the inner surface of the shell 3. The waterproof part 9 may be formed to partially surround the contacts 2, thereby implementing a waterproof function for the contacts 2. The waterproof part 9 may be formed by curing after the potting liquid is applied to the inside of the shell 3 in a state where the insulating part 4 is inserted into the inside of the shell 3.

2 to 11, the insulator 4 of the receptacle connector 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a first insulator 41 (shown in FIG. 8) and a second insulator 42. 8). The first insulation portion 41 and the second insulation portion 42 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the second axis direction (Y-axis direction). The first insulation portion 41 may be positioned toward the front side (the direction of the FD arrow) with respect to the second insulation portion 42.

The first insulating portion 41 may include a first insulating member 411 (shown in FIG. 8).

The first insulating member 411 is for supporting the contacts 2. The first insulating member 411 forms an overall appearance of the first insulating portion 41. Some of the contacts 2 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 such that the connection members 21 are positioned on the top surface of the first insulating member 411. Some of the contacts 2 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 such that the connection members 21 are located on the bottom surface of the first insulating member 411. The contacts 2 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 such that the mounting members 22 are positioned at the same height. The first insulating member 411 and the contacts 2 may be implemented to be coupled to each other through insert molding.

The first insulation portion 41 may include a blocking member 412 (shown in FIG. 8).

The blocking member 412 protrudes outward from the first insulating member 411. The blocking member 412 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 so as to protrude outward from the first insulating member 411. The blocking member 412 and the first insulating member 411 may be integrally formed. The first insulating portion 41 may be inserted into and coupled to the shell 3 such that the blocking member 412 contacts the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 (shown in FIG. 4). Accordingly, the blocking member 412 may seal between the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 and the outer surface of the first insulating portion 41.

The second insulating portion 42 may include a second insulating member 421 (shown in FIG. 8).

The second insulating member 421 is for supporting the contacts 2. The second insulating member 421 forms an overall appearance of the second insulating portion 42. The contacts 2 may be coupled to the second insulating member 421 such that the mounting members 22 are positioned at the same height. The second insulating member 421 and the contacts 2 may be implemented to be coupled to each other through insert molding.

The first insulating member 411 may be shorter than the length of the second insulating member 421 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The first insulating member 411 may be implemented to have a longer length than the length of the second insulating member 421 based on the second axial direction (Y-axis direction).

In the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, the waterproof portion 9 is shown on the rear surface 42a of the second insulation portion 42 with respect to the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). The first insulating portion 41 between the front surface 41a (shown in FIG. 10) of the first insulating portion 41 and the rear surface 42a of the second insulating portion 42. And a waterproof function for the contacts 2 positioned in the spaced space S (shown in FIG. 8) between the second insulating parts 42. That is, in the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, the position of the waterproof portion 9 is changed toward the front side (in the direction of the FD arrow) as compared with the prior art.

Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention prevents the position of the mounting members 22 from being changed due to changes in volume or the like in the process of curing the potting liquid for forming the waterproof portion 9. Can be. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the flatness of the mounting members 22 to increase the connection force between the mounting members 22 and the substrate, and further, the plug connector and The connection performance between the said board | substrates can be improved.

As the position of the waterproof part 9 is changed toward the front (FD arrow direction) through the space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42, the waterproof part 9 may be formed at a position spaced apart from the mounting members 22 of the contacts 2 toward the front side (in the direction of the FD arrow). Accordingly, the waterproof part 9 surrounds the connecting members 23 of the contacts 2 positioned in the space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42. Can be formed.

In the case of the contacts 2 in which the connecting members 23 are bent downward, among the contacts 2, the waterproof part 9 is bent downward from the connecting members 23. It may be formed at a position spaced toward the front (in the direction of the FD arrow) from the portion. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is a portion bent downward from the connecting members 23 due to a change in volume or the like in the process of curing the potting liquid for forming the waterproof portion 9. Pressing can be prevented. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can further improve the flatness of the mounting members 22 to further increase the connection force between the mounting members 22 and the substrate, and further, the plug The connection performance between the connector and the board can be further improved.

2 to 11, the receptacle connector 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a midplate 8 (shown in FIG. 3).

The midplate 8 is for connecting the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42. The mid plate 8 is coupled to the first insulation portion 41 and the second insulation portion 42, respectively, so that the first insulation is spaced apart from each other along the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). The unit 41 and the second insulating unit 42 may be connected. The midplate 8 may be formed of a material having a greater adhesive force to the waterproof portion 9 than the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42. For example, the midplate 8 may be made of metal, and the first insulation portion 41 and the second insulation portion 42 may be made of synthetic resin.

The midplate 8 may be coupled to each of the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 so as to be positioned inside the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42. Can be. The midplate 8 includes connection members 21 and upper portions of the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 and the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion. The first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42 may be coupled to each other so as to be positioned between the connection members 21 disposed on the lower surface of the 42. The midplate 8 and the contacts 2 may be implemented to be coupled to the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 through insert molding, respectively.

The waterproof part 9 is formed in a space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42. The waterproof part 9 partially surrounds the contacts 2 and the midplate 8 in a space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42. It is formed so that, it is possible to implement a waterproof function for the contacts (2).

The receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is formed in a separate configuration so as to be spaced apart without forming the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 integrally, and the mid plate 8 It is implemented to connect the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 by using. In addition, in the space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42, the waterproof part 9 may contact the contacts 2 and the midplate 8. It is formed to surround. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the waterproof performance against the gap generated between the receptacle connector 1 and the electronic device according to the present invention.

Specifically, by forming a connecting member between the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 made of a synthetic resin of the same material to form an integral insulating portion 4 having a through area therein. In this case, since the waterproof part 9 is not strongly bonded to the connection member formed of synthetic resin, moisture may penetrate into a gap generated between the waterproof part 9 and the connection member.

Therefore, in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mid plate formed of metal and implemented to include the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 as a separate configuration 8, a space S connected between the first insulation portion 41 and the second insulation portion 42 and spaced between the first insulation portion 41 and the second insulation portion 42. By forming the waterproof portion 9, the waterproof portion 9 can be strongly adhered to the mid plate 8 to completely prevent the penetration of water, thereby improving the waterproof performance.

The midplate 8 may include a limiting member 81.

The limiting member 81 is for limiting the distance that the plug connector is inserted into the shell (3). The midplate 8 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 such that the limiting member 81 protrudes from the blocking member 412 toward the front side (FD arrow direction). Accordingly, the plug connector moves toward the rear side (BD arrow direction) and moves to the rear side (BD arrow direction) as it comes into contact with the limiting member 81 while being inserted into the shell 3. Can be stopped. That is, the limiting member 81 functions as a stopper with respect to the plug connector. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

First, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can limit the distance inserted into the shell 3 by moving the plug connector to the rear side (BD arrow direction) by using the limiting member 81. Is implemented. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is damaged or damaged as the plug connector is inserted into the shell 3 at an excessive distance by using the limiting member 81 or the waterproof performance is deteriorated. Can be prevented.

Secondly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention implements a stopper function for the plug connector using the limiting member 81 formed in the midplate 8. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is processed so as to project a part of the shell 3 to the inside of the shell 3, in contrast with the comparative example of implementing a stopper function for the plug connector, The stopper function for the plug connector can be implemented without machining the shell 3. Therefore, when the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention processes a part of the shell 3 to protrude to the inside of the shell 3, the receptacle connector 1 is compared with a comparative example in which the waterproof performance is lowered. There is an advantage to implement a stopper function for the plug connector while maintaining the waterproof performance. Meanwhile, in the comparative example, when a hole is formed in the shell 3 by processing a part of the shell 3 to protrude into the inside of the shell 3, the shell to prevent the generated hole Further work on (3) is required. On the contrary, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can implement a stopper function for the plug connector while maintaining the waterproof performance of the shell 3 without additional work on the shell 3. In preparation, the manufacturing cost can be lowered by reducing the process cost.

The limiting member 81 is disposed between the limiting protrusions 413 (shown in FIG. 11) formed in the first insulating member 411 and the blocking member 412 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction). It may be arranged to be located at. The limiting protrusion 413 protrudes forward from the blocking member 412 in the direction of the FD arrow. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention increases the contact area in contact with the plug connector by using the limiting member 81 and the limiting protrusion 413, thereby further providing a stopper function for the plug connector. I can strengthen it. The midplate 8 has a front surface 81a (shown in FIG. 11) of the limiting member 81 and a front surface 413a (shown in FIG. 11) of the limiting projection 413 in the second axial direction. It may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 to be disposed on the same line with respect to the (Y-axis direction). The front surface 81a of the limiting member 81 is a surface disposed to face the front (FD arrow direction) in the limiting member 81. The front surface 413a of the limiting protrusion 413 is a surface disposed to face the front side (in the direction of the FD arrow) of the limiting protrusion 413.

The limiting member 81 may be formed of a material having a greater strength than that of each of the first insulating member 411 and the blocking member 412. Accordingly, when the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention uses at least one of the first insulating member 411 and the blocking member 412, compared with a comparative example of implementing a stopper function for the plug connector, It is possible to reduce the amount of wear caused by repeatedly contacting the plug connector. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention has an advantage of extending the service life compared with the comparative example. For example, the limiting member 81 may be formed of metal, and the first insulating member 41 and the blocking member 412 may be formed of synthetic resin. In this case, the entirety of the midplate 8 is formed of metal, so that the limiting member 81 may be formed of metal.

The midplate 8 may include a plurality of limiting members 81. The limiting members 81 may be disposed on both sides of the first insulating member 411 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction). Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can induce the plug connector to be inserted into the shell 3 at the same distance as a whole using the limiting members 81. In this case, a plurality of limiting protrusions 413 may be formed in the blocking member 412. The limiting members 81 may be disposed between the first insulating member 411 and the limiting protrusion 413 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction), respectively.

The midplate 8 may include a midbody 82, a ground member 83, and a coupling member 84.

The mid body 82 is coupled to the first insulating member 411. The mid body 82 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 to reinforce the strength of the first insulating member 411. The mid body 82 is positioned between the connecting members 21 positioned on the top surface of the first insulating member 411 and the connecting members 21 positioned on the bottom surface of the first insulating member 411. 1 may be coupled to the insulating member 411. The mid-body 82 may be formed in a rectangular plate shape as a whole, but is not limited thereto and may be formed in another form as long as it can reinforce the strength of the first insulating member 411. The mid body 82 may be formed of a material having greater strength than the first insulating member 411. For example, the midbody 82 may be made of metal, and the first insulating member 411 may be made of synthetic resin. The mid body 82 may be coupled to each of the first insulating member 411 and the blocking member 412. In this case, a portion of the mid body 82 may be coupled to the first insulating member 411 and a portion of the mid body 82 may be coupled to the blocking member 412.

The ground member 83 is for ground. The ground member 83 may be mounted on the substrate to be grounded through the substrate. In this case, the ground member 83 may be mounted on the substrate so as to be connected to the ground terminal provided on the substrate. The midplate 8 may be coupled to each of the first insulating member 411 and the blocking member 412 such that at least a portion of the ground member 83 is located outside the blocking member 412. The ground member 83 may be coupled to the mid body 82. The ground member 83 may be coupled to the mid body 82 to protrude toward the rear side (the direction of the SD arrow) from the mid body 82. The ground member 83 and the mid body 82 may be integrally formed.

The midplate 8 may include a plurality of ground members 83. The ground members 83 may be coupled to the mid body 82 to be positioned at positions spaced apart from each other based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The ground members 83 may be coupled to the limiting member 81, respectively.

The coupling member 84 is for connecting the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42. Since the first insulation portion 41 and the second insulation portion 42 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), the coupling member 84 is disposed on the first insulation portion 41. ) May be formed along the second axial direction (Y-axis direction) to connect the second insulating portion 42. The coupling member 84 may be located between the limiting member 81 and the ground member 83.

The coupling member 84 may be formed with the limiting member 81. The limiting member 81 may be coupled to the coupling member 84 to protrude from the coupling member 84 toward the front (FD arrow direction). The limiting member 81 may be coupled to the coupling member 84 to protrude from the front surface toward the front (FD arrow direction) toward the front (FD arrow direction) in the coupling member 84. The coupling member 84 and the limiting member 81 may be integrally formed.

The ground member 83 may be formed at the coupling member 84. The ground member 83 may be coupled to the coupling member 84 to protrude toward the rear side (BD arrow direction) from the coupling member 84. The coupling member 84 and the ground member 83 may be integrally formed.

The midplate 8 may include a plurality of coupling members 84. The coupling members 84 may be coupled to the limiting member 81 so as to be positioned at positions spaced apart from each other based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The ground members 83 may be coupled to the coupling members 84, respectively. When the midplate 8 includes a plurality of coupling members 84, the contacts 2 may be located between the coupling members 84 with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). have.

The waterproof part 9 partially surrounds the contacts 2 and the coupling member 84 in a space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42. It is formed so that, it is possible to implement a waterproof function for the contacts (2).

The distance 84D (shown in FIG. 8) from which the coupling members 84 are spaced from each other based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction) is a distance 83D of the ground members 83 spaced from each other. Longer than that shown in FIG. 8).

The receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention prevents the movement of the waterproof member 9 formed to surround the coupling members 84 and the contacts 2, thereby preventing the coupling members 84 and the contacts 2. It is possible to further improve the waterproof performance against the fans. That is, since the grounding members 83 are formed to protrude further inwardly than the coupling members 84, the waterproofing member 9 is supported by supporting the waterproofing member 9 at the rear surface of the waterproofing member 9. ) Can be prevented.

2 to 13, the waterproof part 9 may be formed in a space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42. The waterproof part 9 may be formed in a space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42 through the following processes.

First, as shown in FIG. 12, in a state in which the first insulating member 411 to which the contacts 2 are coupled is inserted to be inserted into the shell 3, a potting for forming the waterproof portion 9. The liquid is applied to the inside of the shell 3. 12, the receptacle connector 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is disposed such that the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 are spaced apart from each other. Since the potting liquid can be applied to the inside of the shell 3 on both the upper side and the lower side of the potting liquid, the potting liquid can be filled more uniformly than when the potting liquid is applied only in one of the upper layer and the lower side.

Next, the potting liquid applied to the inside of the shell 3 is spaced between the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 as it flows inside the shell 3. S) will be filled. In this case, the shell 3 is erected so that the portion to which the potting liquid is applied faces upward. Therefore, the potting liquid may flow to fill the space S spaced between the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 by gravity.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13, when the potting liquid is filled in the space S spaced between the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42, the potting liquid is cured. Accordingly, the potting liquid is implemented by the waterproof portion 9.

Through the above-described processes, the waterproof part 9 may be formed to be located in a space S spaced apart from the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42.

2 to 15, when the space S spaced between the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 is provided, the waterproof portion 9 is implemented as follows. Can be.

The waterproof part 9 is formed of the first insulating member 411 among the contacts 2 located in the space S spaced between the first insulating part 41 and the second insulating part 42. The contacts 2 located on the top surface (hereinafter referred to as 'first contact 2a') and the contacts 2 located on the bottom surface of the first insulating member 411 (hereinafter referred to as 'second contact 2b') It may be formed in the space (S) spaced apart from the first insulating portion 41 and the second insulating portion 42 so as to surround the four (4). Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is formed such that the waterproof portion 9 surrounds four slopes of each of the first contacts 2a and the second contacts 2b. It is possible to implement a perfect waterproof for the first contact (2a) and the second contact (2b). Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the waterproof performance of the first contacts 2a and the second contacts 2b.

The waterproof part 9 may be formed to surround four sides of the connection member 23 (shown in FIG. 10) of each of the first contact 2a and the second contact 2b. When there is a portion in which the connecting member 23 is bent downward, among the first contacts 2a, the waterproof portion 9 is downward from the connecting member 23 of the first contact 2a. It may be formed to surround the four sides of the spaced portion toward the front (FD arrow direction) from the bent portion. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is connected to the connecting member 23 of the first contact 2a due to a change in volume or the like in the process of curing the potting liquid for forming the waterproof portion 9. Since it is possible to prevent the pressing portion bent in the downward direction, it is possible to improve the flatness of the mounting member 22 of the first contact (2a).

When the midplate 8 includes a plurality of coupling members 84, the first coupling member 84a (shown in FIG. 15) and the second coupling member 84b (shown in FIG. 15) may be formed in the first combination. It is disposed at positions spaced from each other with respect to the axial direction (X-axis direction). The first contacts 2a and the second contacts 2b are positioned between the first coupling member 84a and the second coupling member 84b with respect to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). can do.

2 to 17, the blocking member 412 is larger than the size 33D (shown in FIG. 16) for the inner surface 31a of the shell 3. Can be formed). Accordingly, when the first insulating portion 41 is inserted into the shell 3, the blocking member 412 may be pressed against the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 and compressed. Accordingly, the blocking member 412 presses the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 with a restoring force, thereby sealing the force between the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 and the outer surface of the first insulating portion 41. Can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 17, the blocking member 412 protrudes from the upper surface 411a, the lower surface 411b, the left surface 411c, and the right surface 411d of the first insulating member 411. 1 may be coupled to the insulating member 411. The blocking member 412 protrudes from at least one of an upper surface 411a, a lower surface 411b, a left surface 411c, and a right surface 411d of the first insulating member 411. It can also be coupled to.

In the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, a sealing force between the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 and the outer surface of the first insulating portion 41 may be increased by the blocking member 412. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention prevents the waterproofing performance from deteriorating as the potting liquid leaks between the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 and the outer surface of the first insulating portion 41. By doing so, excellent waterproof performance can be provided.

In addition, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention has a restoring force by which the blocking member 412 restores the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 even if there is moisture passing through the waterproof portion 9 formed by curing the potting liquid. By pressurizing, water can be prevented from passing through between the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 and the outer surface of the first insulating portion 41, so that the waterproof performance can be improved.

The blocking member 412 may be formed such that an outer surface for contacting the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 forms a curved surface. Accordingly, in the process of inserting the blocking member 412 into the shell 3, the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 may be prevented from being damaged by the blocking member 412. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can have excellent waterproof performance by preventing the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 from being damaged by the blocking member 412. In addition, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is provided between the blocking member 412 and the inner surface 31a of the shell 3 while the blocking member 412 is inserted into the inside of the shell 3. By reducing the frictional force acting, the ease of the operation of inserting the first insulation portion 41 into the shell 3 and engaging it can be improved.

The blocking member 412 may be integrally formed with the first insulating member 411. After the blocking member 412 and the first insulating member 411 are manufactured separately, the blocking member 412 may be implemented by being coupled to the first insulating member 411. The blocking member 412 may be formed of the same material as the first insulating member 411. The blocking member 412 may be formed of a material different from that of the first insulating member 411. In this case, the blocking member 412 may be formed of a material having heat resistance. For example, the blocking member 412 may be formed of silicon, urethane, or the like.

2 to 18, the first insulation portion 41 may include a protruding member 414 (shown in FIG. 18).

The protruding member 414 may be formed to protrude outward from the first insulating member 411. When the first insulating portion 41 includes the protruding member 414, the blocking member 412 may be coupled to the protruding member 414 to protrude outward from the protruding member 414. Accordingly, when the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is manufactured separately from the blocking member 412 and the first insulating member 411, there is an advantage of reducing the material cost for the blocking member 412. . The protruding member 414 may be formed in a smaller size (414D, shown in FIG. 18) compared to the size (33D, shown in FIG. 18) of the inner surface 31a of the shell 3. The blocking member 412 protrudes outward from the protruding member 414 to have a larger size (412D (shown in FIG. 16)) than the size 33D of the inner surface 31a of the shell 3. Can be formed. For example, the blocking member 412 may be coupled to the protruding member 414 to protrude in a radial direction with respect to the protruding member 414.

The blocking member 412 may be integrally formed with the protruding member 414 to be coupled to the protruding member 414. After the blocking member 412 and the protruding member 414 are manufactured separately, the blocking member 412 may be implemented to be coupled to the protruding member 414 by being coupled to the protruding member 414. The blocking member 412 may be formed of the same material as the protrusion member 414. The blocking member 412 may be formed of a material different from that of the protruding member 414. In this case, the blocking member 412 may be formed of a material having heat resistance. For example, the blocking member 412 may be formed of silicon, urethane, or the like.

2 to 22, the shell 3 is for providing a connection space in which the plug connector is connected to the contacts 2. The plug connector can be connected to the contacts 2 by moving from the front (the FD arrow direction) to the rear (BD arrow direction) of the shell 3 and inserted into the shell 3. The plug connector can be disengaged from the contacts 2 by moving forward and out of the shell 3.

The shell 3 may support the first insulating portion 41. The first insulating part 41 may be inserted into the shell 3 by moving toward the front side (FD arrow direction) while the contacts 2 are coupled to each other. Accordingly, the first insulation portion 41 may be coupled to the shell 3 such that the connection members 21 of the contacts 2 are located inside the shell 3.

The shell 3 may receive the waterproof portion 9. The waterproof part 9 may be realized by curing after the potting liquid is applied to the inside of the shell 3 in a state in which the first insulating part 41 is coupled to the shell 3. A portion in which the plug connector is inserted in the shell 3 and a portion in which the waterproof part 9 is positioned may be located opposite to each other based on the blocking member 412.

The shell 3 may include a shell body 30 (shown in FIG. 20) and a receiving hole 33 (shown in FIG. 20).

The shell body 30 is for protecting the contacts 2, the waterproof part 9, and the first insulating part 41 located in the accommodation hole 33 from the outside. The shell body 30 may form the overall appearance of the shell (3). The shell 3 may be formed in an oval rectangular shape having an empty inside, but is not limited thereto. The shell 3 may be disposed outside the contacts 2, the waterproof part 9, and the first insulating part 41. It may be formed in another form as long as it can be protected from.

The shell body 30 is integrally formed such that there is no seam 34 (shown in FIG. 19). Accordingly, the outer surface of the shell 3 is implemented without a gap due to the seam 34. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

First, when the shell 3 is manufactured through a bending process of bending after cutting a plate and a bonding process of joining both ends of the bent plate through a machining operation such as welding, the shell 3 is coupled to the shell 3. Through the process, a seam 34 is formed. Since the seam 34 is a gap, it must be filled through a separate additional operation such as tapping in implementing the waterproof function. According to this, there is a problem that the shell 3 causes a decrease in productivity due to an increase in manufacturing cost and an increase in manufacturing time due to an increase in labor. In addition, even when the shell 3 fills the seam 34 through additional work, there is a problem that the shell 3 has a low waterproof performance because there is a risk of penetration of moisture and the like through the seam 34.

On the contrary, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is integrally formed such that the shell body 30 is free of the seam so that the outer surface of the shell 3 is realized without a gap due to the seam 34. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is implemented such that the shell 3 has a waterproof function without additional work such as tapping to fill the seam 34. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can be equipped with a waterproof function while reducing the number of work, not only can reduce the manufacturing cost but also can improve the productivity by reducing the manufacturing time.

In addition, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is the shell body 30 is formed integrally without the joint 34 so that the outer surface of the shell 3 is implemented without a gap due to the joint 34, the joint (34) can fundamentally block the possibility of water penetration. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can enhance the waterproof performance.

The shell body 30 may be integrally formed to process the plate material by a deep drawing method so that there is no seam 34. In this case, the shell body 30 may be integrally formed without the joint 34 through the following process.

First, as shown in FIG. 22, while the processing apparatus 200 is in contact with one surface of the plate 100, the processing apparatus 200 descends to a position spaced a predetermined distance from the other surface of the plate 100. Forming the processing unit 300 on the plate 100. The processing apparatus 200 may be a punch provided in a press facility. The processing apparatus 200 is formed in a form corresponding to the shell body 30. The plate 100 may be in a state supported by the die of the press equipment.

Next, when the processing unit 300 is molded in a form in which one end is closed and the other end is opened by the processing device 200, a part of the processing unit 300 is cut and processed. Accordingly, the processing unit 300 may be manufactured in the shell body 30 by being molded in an open shape at both ends. In this case, a process of cutting a part of the other side of the processing unit 300 may be performed.

Through the above-described processes, the shell body 30 may be integrally formed such that there is no seam 34 as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can be equipped with a waterproof function while reducing the number of work, not only can reduce the manufacturing cost but also can improve the productivity by reducing the manufacturing time. In addition, since the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can fundamentally block the possibility of penetration of moisture and the like through the joint 34, it is possible to enhance waterproof performance.

The receiving hole 33 is formed through the shell body 30. The accommodation hole 33 may function as a connection space in which the plug connector is connected to the contacts 2. The plug connector is inserted into the receiving hole 33 by moving from the front (the FD arrow direction) to the rear (BD arrow direction) of the shell 3 to the contacts 2 located in the receiving hole 33. Can be connected. The accommodation hole 33 may also function as an accommodation space for accommodating the waterproof portion 9. The waterproof part 9 may be implemented by curing after the potting liquid is applied to the receiving hole 33 at the rear side of the shell 3 (BD arrow direction). The receiving hole 33 may be formed through a process of processing the plate 100 by a deep drawing method.

The receiving hole 33 may be formed in a smaller size than the blocking member 412 (shown in FIG. 18). Based on the vertical section perpendicular to each of the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (Y-axis direction), the portion having the largest cross-sectional area in the blocking member 412 is the accommodation hole 33. It can be formed to have a larger cross-sectional area compared to). Accordingly, the first insulating portion 41 may be coupled to the shell body 30 by using the blocking member 412 in an interference fit manner. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can further prevent the potting liquid from leaking through a gap between the shell body 30 and the first insulating portion 41, thereby further enhancing waterproof performance.

2 to 23, the upper cover 51 may include an upper cover body 511 and a wedge member 512.

The upper cover body 511 is disposed to surround the upper surface of the shell 3, it may be installed in the shell (3). The upper cover body 511 may form an overall appearance of the upper cover 51. The upper cover body 511 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper surface of the shell 3, but is not limited thereto.

The wedge member 512 may be formed to protrude from the upper cover body 511 based on the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). The wedge member 512 may be formed to protrude downward from the upper cover body 511 based on the third axial direction (Z-axis direction).

The upper cover 51 may include a plurality of wedge members 512. The wedge members 512 may be disposed on both sides of the upper cover body 511 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

The lower cover 52 may include a lower cover body 521 and a coupling hole 522.

The lower cover body 521 is disposed to surround the lower surface of the shell 3, and thus may be installed in the shell 3. The lower cover body 521 may form an overall appearance of the lower cover 52. The lower cover body 521 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the bottom surface of the shell 3, but is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 23, the upper cover body 511 may have a longer length than the length of the lower cover body 521 based on the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the upper cover body 511 may be installed in the shell 3 to cover the entire surface of the upper surface of the shell 3, the lower cover body 521 of the shell (3) The shell 3 may be installed to cover only a part of the lower surface.

Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can achieve the following effects.

The receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is coupled to a substrate with the upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52 coupled to the shell 3, and the lower cover 52 is directly connected to the substrate. Contact. In addition, when the lower cover body 521 is formed to have a large area, the area in which the lower cover body 521 is in contact with the substrate may be increased, thereby increasing interference with the substrate.

Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention implements the lower cover body 521 to cover only a portion of the lower surface of the shell 3, thereby reducing interference between the lower cover body 521 and the substrate. The manufacturing cost can be lowered by reducing the process cost.

The coupling hole 522 is for accommodating the wedge member 512. As the wedge member 512 is inserted into the coupling hole 522, the upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52 may be coupled. The upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52 may protect the shell 3 by being coupled to each other in a state where the shell 3 is located inside.

The coupling hole 522 may be formed through the lower cover body 521. The coupling hole 522 may be formed through the lower cover body 521 in the third axial direction (Z-axis direction).

When the upper cover 51 includes a plurality of wedge members 512, the lower cover 52 may also include a plurality of coupling holes 522. The coupling holes 522 may be disposed at both sides of the lower cover body 521 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

The coupling holes 522 may be spaced apart from each other based on the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). In this case, since the wedge member 512 passes through the coupling holes 522 spaced apart from each other based on the third axial direction (Z-axis direction), the upper portion is independent of external forces such as vibration and shaking. The cover 51 and the lower cover 52 may be stably coupled.

When the upper cover 51 and the lower cover 52 are coupled to each other by using the wedge member 512 and the coupling hole 522, the second insulating part 42 may be a through hole 422 (FIG. 23). Shown in the figure).

The through hole 422 may be formed through the second insulating member 421. The through hole 422 may be formed through the second insulating member 421 along the third axis direction (Z-axis direction).

The insulating part 4 may be located inside the cover 5 such that the through hole 422 communicates with the coupling hole 522. That is, the through hole 422 is positioned to overlap with the coupling hole 522 based on the first axis direction (X axis direction) and the second axis direction (Y axis direction). The through-hole 422 and the coupling hole 522 overlap an area where the wedge member 512 is formed on a plane formed in the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (Y-axis direction). It is formed smaller than the area. Accordingly, the wedge member 512 may pass through the through hole 422 and the coupling hole 522 of the insulating portion 4 coupled to the shell 3.

The second insulating part 42 may include a plurality of through holes 422. The through holes 422 may be disposed at both sides of the second insulating member 421 based on the first axial direction (X-axis direction).

When the lower cover 52 includes a plurality of coupling holes 522 spaced apart in the third axial direction (Z-axis direction), the through holes 422 are in the third axial direction (Z-axis direction). It may be located between the coupling holes 522 on the basis of.

Here, the receptacle connector 1 according to the invention may comprise various modified embodiments with respect to the sealing plate 6. Hereinafter, modified embodiments of the sealing plate 6 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to FIGS. 4 and 24, modified embodiments of the sealing plate 6 may commonly include a receiving surface 63.

The receiving surface 63 supports the sealing member 7 (shown in FIG. 4) accommodated in the receiving groove 62. A portion of the sealing member 7 may be accommodated in the accommodation groove 62. In this case, the receiving surface 63 may support the sealing member 7 by supporting a part of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62.

The receiving surface 63 limits the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear side (BD arrow direction) and at the same time the sealing member 7 faces the sealing plate 6 from the shell 3. The sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 may be supported to limit a distance that can be moved toward an outer direction (hereinafter, referred to as an “outward direction”). Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention may reinforce a bearing force for preventing the sealing member 7 from being detached due to vibration, shaking, etc. generated in a process of inserting and detaching a plug connector and using an electronic device. Can be. Accordingly, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention can improve the durability of the waterproof performance using the sealing member 7.

The receiving surface 63 may form an inner surface formed in the sealing plate 6 by the receiving groove 62. A portion of the receiving surface 63 located on the outer side of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 may limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outer direction. A portion of the receiving surface 63 located on the rear side (BD arrow direction) of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62, the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear (BD arrow direction). You can limit it.

4, 24, and 25, the sealing plate 6 according to the first embodiment may be formed such that the receiving surface 63 forms a curved surface. Accordingly, the receiving surface 63 supports the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 in both the outer direction and the rearward (BD arrow direction) of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62. As a result, it is possible to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outer direction and at the same time limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear (BD arrow direction). A portion of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 may be formed such that a surface contacting the receiving surface 63 forms a curved surface corresponding to the receiving surface 63. The receiving surface 63 may be formed as a curved surface that increases in size as the receiving groove 62 is extended toward the front (FD arrow direction).

The sealing plate 6 according to the first embodiment may further include a reinforcing member 64 (shown in FIG. 25). The reinforcing member 64 is disposed to be located between the receiving groove 62 and the shell (3). The reinforcing member 64 is formed to protrude toward the front (FD arrow direction), it may be disposed to be located between the receiving groove 62 and the shell (3). The reinforcing member 64 may be coupled to the shell 3 with an inner surface disposed to face the shell 3. Accordingly, the sealing plate 6 according to the first embodiment may be more firmly coupled to the shell 3 by increasing the coupling area coupled to the shell 3 through the reinforcing member 64. . The reinforcing member 64 may be disposed such that an outer surface opposite to the inner surface faces the receiving groove 62. Accordingly, since the sealing plate 6 according to the first embodiment contacts the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 with the outer surface of the receiving surface 63 and the reinforcing member 64. By increasing the contact area with respect to the sealing member 7, it is possible to support the sealing member 7 with a stronger supporting force. The outer surface and the inner surface of the reinforcing member 64 may be formed to form a flat (planar), respectively.

4, 26 and 27, the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment may include a first receiving surface 631 and a second receiving surface 632.

The first receiving surface 631 may support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outer direction. The first receiving surface 631 may be disposed at an outer side of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 to support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62.

The second receiving surface 632 may support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear side (BD arrow direction). The second receiving surface 632 may be disposed at a rear side (BD arrow direction) of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 to support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62. .

As described above, the sealing plate 6 according to the second exemplary embodiment may have an outer direction of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 using the first receiving surface 631 and the second receiving surface 632. And the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 in both the rear (BD arrow direction), thereby limiting the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outward direction and at the same time the sealing member 7 ) Can limit the distance that can be moved backwards (in the direction of the BD arrow).

The second accommodating surface 632 and the first accommodating surface 631 may be formed to form a plane disposed to face different directions. The second receiving surface 632 may be disposed parallel to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). The first receiving surface 631 may be disposed parallel to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). The second receiving surface 632 and the first receiving surface 631 may be connected to be perpendicular to each other.

The sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment may further include the reinforcing member 64 (shown in FIG. 27). The reinforcing member 64 is disposed to be located between the receiving groove 62 and the shell (3). The reinforcing member 64 is formed to protrude toward the front (FD arrow direction), it may be disposed to be located between the receiving groove 62 and the shell (3). The reinforcing member 64 may be coupled to the shell 3 with an inner surface disposed to face the shell 3. Accordingly, the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment may be more firmly coupled to the shell 3 by increasing the coupling area coupled to the shell 3 through the reinforcing member 64. . The reinforcing member 64 may be disposed such that an outer surface opposite to the inner surface faces the receiving groove 62. Accordingly, the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment of the first receiving surface 631, the second receiving surface 632, and the outer surface of the reinforcing member 64 is the receiving groove 62 Since it is in contact with the sealing member 7 accommodated in the, it is possible to support the sealing member 7 with a stronger supporting force by increasing the contact area with respect to the sealing member (7). The outer surface and the inner surface of the reinforcing member 64 may be formed to form a plane, respectively. The outer surface of the reinforcing member 64 and the first receiving surface 631 may be disposed in parallel to each other. An outer surface of the reinforcing member 64 may be connected to the second receiving surface 632. In this case, the outer surface of the reinforcing member 64 and the second receiving surface 632 may be connected to be perpendicular to each other.

4, 28, and 29, the sealing plate 6 according to the third embodiment further has a third receiving surface 633 as compared with the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment. It may include.

The third receiving surface 633 is connected to each of the first receiving surface 631 and the second receiving surface 632. The third receiving surface 633 may be disposed between the first receiving surface 631 and the second receiving surface 632. The first receiving surface 631 and the second receiving surface 632 may be connected to each other through the third receiving surface 633.

An included angle between the third receiving surface 633 and the first receiving surface 631 may form an obtuse angle. An included angle between the third receiving surface 633 and the second receiving surface 632 may form an obtuse angle. Accordingly, the third receiving surface 633 limits the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outer side and at the same time limits the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear (BD arrow direction). It may be formed in an inclined form so as to. The third receiving surface 633 may be formed in the form of an inclined surface inclined with respect to each of the first axial direction (X-axis direction) and the third axial direction (Z-axis direction). The third receiving surface 633 may be formed to form a plane.

The sealing plate 6 according to the third embodiment may further include the reinforcing member 64 (shown in FIG. 29). Since the reinforcing member 64 is implemented to coincide with that described in the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, referring to FIGS. 4, 30, and 31, the sealing plate 6 according to the fourth embodiment is compared with the third receiving surface 633 and the third when compared with the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment. It may further include a four receiving surface (634).

The third receiving surface 633 is connected to each of the first receiving surface 631 and the fourth receiving surface 634. The third receiving surface 633 may be disposed between the first receiving surface 631 and the fourth receiving surface 634. The first receiving surface 631 and the fourth receiving surface 634 may be connected to each other through the third receiving surface 633. The third receiving surface 633 may support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 so as to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear (BD arrow direction).

The fourth receiving surface 634 is connected to each of the third receiving surface 633 and the second receiving surface 632. The fourth receiving surface 634 may be disposed between the third receiving surface 633 and the second receiving surface 632. The second receiving surface 632 and the third receiving surface 633 may be connected to each other through the fourth receiving surface 634. In this case, the first receiving surface 631 and the second receiving surface 632 may be connected to each other through the third receiving surface 633 and the fourth receiving surface 634. The fourth receiving surface 634 may support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outer direction.

As described above, the sealing plate 6 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment may limit the distance that the sealing member 7 may move toward the outer side using the first receiving surface 631 and the fourth receiving surface 634. At the same time, the second receiving surface 632 and the third receiving surface 633 may be implemented to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear side (BD arrow direction).

The third receiving surface 633 and the second receiving surface 632 may be formed to form a plane disposed in parallel to each other. The third receiving surface 633 and the second receiving surface 632 may be disposed parallel to the third axis direction (Z-axis direction). The fourth receiving surface 634 and the first receiving surface 631 may be formed to form a plane disposed in parallel to each other. The fourth receiving surface 634 and the first receiving surface 631 may be disposed parallel to the first axial direction (X-axis direction). In this case, the third receiving surface 633 may be connected to be orthogonal to each of the first receiving surface 631 and the fourth receiving surface 634. The fourth receiving surface 634 may be connected to be orthogonal to each of the third receiving surface 633 and the second receiving surface 632.

The sealing plate 6 according to the fourth embodiment may further include the reinforcing member 64 (shown in FIG. 31). Since the reinforcing member 64 is implemented to coincide with that described in the sealing plate 6 according to the second embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

26 to 31, the sealing plate 6 may be implemented to include N receiving surfaces 63 (N is an integer greater than 1). Accordingly, the sealing plate 6 is the receiving groove 62 in both the outer direction and the rear (BD arrow direction) of the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 by using the receiving surface (63). Supporting the sealing member 7 accommodated in the limiting the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the outer direction and at the same time limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move toward the rear (BD arrow direction) can do. In this case, all of the receiving surfaces 63 may be formed to form a plane. Although not shown, all of the receiving surfaces 63 may be formed to form a curved surface. Although not shown, the receiving surfaces 63 may be formed so that a portion is a plane and a portion is a curved surface.

4 and 32, the sealing plate 6 may further include a separation preventing member 65.

The release preventing member 65 protrudes toward the receiving groove 62. Accordingly, the release preventing member 65 may support the sealing member 7 accommodated in the receiving groove 62 to limit the distance that the sealing member 7 can move forward (FD arrow direction). Therefore, in the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention, the sealing member 7 is separated toward the front side (the direction of the FD arrow) due to vibration, shaking, etc. generated in the process of inserting and detaching the plug connector and using the electronic device. By preventing it, it is possible to further improve the durability of the waterproof performance using the sealing member 7.

The detachment preventing member 65 may protrude from the receiving surface 63. The detachment preventing member 65 may be disposed at an inlet side of the receiving groove 62. For example, the separation preventing member 65 may be formed to protrude toward the receiving groove 62 at a position that can be connected to the support surface 61. Accordingly, the detachment preventing member 65 is disposed toward the front (FD arrow direction) with respect to a part of the sealing member 7 inserted into the receiving groove 62, thereby sealing member inserted into the receiving groove 62 (7) can be supported. Although not shown, the separation preventing member 65 may be formed to protrude from the reinforcing member 64. In this case, the separation preventing member 65 may be formed to protrude in the outward direction from the outer surface of the reinforcing member (64). The detachment preventing member 65 may be formed in a shape that decreases in size as it protrudes toward the receiving groove 62. The release preventing member 65 may be formed to protrude toward the receiving groove 62 to form a sharp tip.

32 shows that the separation preventing member 65 is applied to the sealing plate 6 according to the first embodiment, the separation preventing member 65 is a sealing plate according to the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment. The same may apply to (6).

4 and 33, the sealing plate 6 may include a lifting prevention member 66.

The lifting prevention member 66 protrudes toward the rear side (BD arrow direction). The cover 5 is disposed between the lifting prevention member 66 and the shell 3 to limit the distance that the lifting prevention member 65 can move toward the shell 3. ) Can be supported. Therefore, the receptacle connector 1 according to the present invention is a portion located in the front (FD arrow direction) side of the sealing plate 6 due to vibration, shaking, etc. generated during the process of inserting and detaching the plug connector and using the electronic device. Since this can be prevented from being heard in the outward direction, it is possible to further improve the durability of the waterproof performance using the sealing member (7). The lifting prevention member 66 may be disposed to be located in the outward direction with respect to the cover 5. The lifting prevention member 66 may be disposed such that the inner surface facing the cover 5 contacts the outer surface of the cover 5.

33 shows that the lifting prevention member 66 is applied to the sealing plate 6 according to the first embodiment, but the lifting prevention member 66 is the sealing plate according to the second to fourth embodiments. The same may apply to (6). In addition, the sealing plate 6 may be implemented to include both the lifting prevention member 66 and the separation prevention member (65).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and it is common in the art that various substitutions, modifications, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It will be evident to those who have knowledge of.

Claims

A plurality of contacts for electrically connecting the plug connector and the substrate coupled to the electronic device;

An insulation unit to which the contacts are coupled;

A shell to which the insulating portion is coupled;

A cover coupled to the shell;

A sealing plate coupled to the shell; And

A sealing member coupled to the shell at the front of the sealing plate to seal between the electronic device and the shell,

The shell includes a support member to which the sealing plate and the sealing member are coupled, and the support member is coupled to the cover such that the support member protrudes from the cover toward the front side,

And the sealing plate supports the sealing member to limit movement toward the rear side of the sealing member.
The method of claim 1,

And the sealing plate is coupled to the shell so as to protrude further outward from the shell than the sealing member.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,

And the sealing member is coupled to the shell to protrude further outward from the shell than the cover.
The method of claim 1,

The sealing plate includes a support surface disposed to face toward the front side, and a receiving groove formed recessed toward the rear from the support surface,

And the sealing member is inserted into the receiving groove and supported by the sealing plate.
The method of claim 4, wherein

The receiving groove is a receptacle connector, characterized in that the sealing plate is formed on the outer front surface of the shell in contact with the shell.
The method of claim 1,

And the sealing member is formed to protrude further outward from the shell on the rear side than on the front side.
The method of claim 1,

And the cover includes an upper cover coupled to the shell at an upper portion of the shell and a lower cover coupled to the shell at a lower portion of the shell.
The method of claim 7, wherein

The upper cover includes an upper cover body and a wedge member formed to protrude downward from the upper cover body, wherein the wedge member is coupled to the lower cover to be inserted into the coupling hole of the lower cover. connector.
The method of claim 8,

The contacts are spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction,

The insulating part includes a first insulating part and a second insulating part spaced apart from each other along a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction.

The second insulating part includes a second insulating member for supporting the contacts, and a through hole formed through the second insulating member.

And the upper cover is coupled to the lower cover such that the wedge member is inserted into the through hole and the coupling hole.
The method of claim 9,

The lower cover includes a lower cover body, and a coupling hole formed through the lower cover body,

The coupling holes are formed in plural and spaced apart from each other along a third axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction and the second axial direction,

The through hole is a receptacle connector, characterized in that located between the coupling hole with respect to the third axial direction.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a midplate coupled to the insulating portion,

The plurality of contacts are disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction,

The insulating part includes a first insulating part and a second insulating part spaced apart from each other along a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction.

And the first insulator and the second insulator are connected by the midplate.
The method of claim 11,

The midplates may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction in a space spaced between the first insulating portion and the second insulating portion, and coupled to the first insulating portion and the second insulating portion, respectively. Includes two coupling members,

And the contacts are located between the coupling members with respect to the first axial direction in a space spaced between the first insulating portion and the second insulating portion.
The method of claim 11,

Further comprising a waterproof portion for sealing between the inner surface of the shell and the outer surface of the insulating portion,

And the waterproof part is formed to surround four sides of the midplate and the contacts located in the spaced space between the first insulating part and the second insulating part.
The method of claim 13,

The midplate is a receptacle connector, characterized in that the adhesive force to the waterproof portion is greater than the first insulating portion and the second insulating portion.
The method of claim 1,

The sealing plate includes a receiving groove for receiving the sealing member, and a receiving surface for supporting the sealing member received in the receiving groove,

The receiving surface supports the sealing member accommodated in the receiving groove so as to limit the distance that the sealing member can move to the rear side and to limit the distance that the sealing member can move outwardly from the shell toward the sealing plate. Receptacle connector characterized by.
The method of claim 15,

The receptacle connector, characterized in that formed to form a curved surface.
The method of claim 1,

And the sealing plate includes an accommodating groove for accommodating the sealing member and N receiving surfaces for supporting the sealing member accommodated in the accommodating groove (N is an integer greater than 1).
The method of claim 1,

The sealing plate may include an accommodating groove for accommodating the sealing member, a first receiving surface supporting the sealing member accommodated in the accommodating groove to limit a distance that the sealing member can move outwardly from the shell toward the sealing plate, And a second receiving surface supporting the sealing member accommodated in the receiving groove so as to limit the distance that the sealing member can move rearward.
The method of claim 18,

The sealing plate includes a third receiving surface connected to each of the first receiving surface and the second receiving surface,

An included angle between the third receiving surface and the first receiving surface forms an obtuse angle,

Receptacle connector, characterized in that the included angle between the third receiving surface and the second receiving surface is an obtuse angle.
The method of claim 1,

The sealing plate includes a receiving groove for receiving the sealing member, and a reinforcing member disposed between the receiving groove and the shell,

The reinforcement member is a receptacle connector, characterized in that the inner surface disposed to face the shell is coupled to the shell, the outer surface opposite to the inner surface facing the receiving groove.
The method of claim 1,

The sealing plate includes a receiving groove for receiving the sealing member, and the separation prevention member protruding toward the receiving groove,

The release preventing member is a receptacle connector, characterized in that for supporting the sealing member accommodated in the receiving groove to limit the distance that the sealing member can move toward the front.
The method of claim 1,

The sealing plate includes a lifting prevention member protruding toward the rear,

And the cover is disposed between the lift prevention member and the shell to support the lift prevention member so as to limit a distance that the lift prevention member can move toward the shell.