KR102639917B1 - Female connector and connector assembly including same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a female connector and a connector assembly including the same, which can reduce assembly man-hours and costs by eliminating the need for a separate outer housing. The female connector has a plurality of first female terminals inserted and fastened, and is coupled to at least one side. A first housing having a groove formed thereon; and at least one second housing that is inserted into the coupling groove and coupled to one side of the first housing, and into which a plurality of second female terminals are inserted and fastened.

Description

Female connector and connector assembly including same {FEMALE CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME}

The present invention relates to a female connector and a connector assembly including the same, which can reduce assembly man-hours and costs by reducing the number of parts.

Generally, a connector is a connection device that electrically connects a power source and a device, a device to a device, and an internal unit of a device. For example, a female connector and a male connector are formed to be coupled to each other to form a connector assembly. Terminals are provided inside the female connector and male connector to transmit current and signals.

In the overall wiring harness, integrated connectors are used to integrate multiple branch lines each extending from multiple circuits. This integrated connector includes, in addition to a plurality of inner housings connected to a plurality of terminals of each branch line, an outer housing that is coupled to the outside of the inner housings and accommodates the inner housings.

As the outer housing is added, the number of parts of the connector increases, which causes problems such as additional assembly man-hours and increased costs.

(Patent Document 1) KR 2021-0039104 A

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a female connector and a connector assembly including the same, which can reduce assembly man-hours and costs by eliminating the need for a separate outer housing.

The female connector according to the present invention includes a first housing into which a plurality of first female terminals are inserted and fastened, and a coupling groove is formed on at least one side; and at least one second housing that is inserted into the coupling groove and coupled to one side of the first housing, and into which a plurality of second female terminals are inserted and fastened.

A connector assembly according to the present invention includes the female connector described above; and a male connector provided inside a receiving space into which the female connector is inserted, and at least a portion of the female connector may be formed by combining with the male connector.

According to the present invention, there is no need for a separate outer housing, which has the effect of reducing assembly man-hours and costs by reducing the number of parts.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a connector assembly according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the assembled state of the connector assembly according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the female connector according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cut-away perspective view showing the holder assembled in the first housing.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the holder assembled in the first housing.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the holder and the first female terminal assembled in the first housing.
Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the second female terminal assembled in the second housing.
Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the second female terminal assembled in the second housing.
Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second female terminal is assembled to another second housing.
Figures 10 to 14 are diagrams showing the process of forming a female connector by combining a second housing with a first housing.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings.

Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the connector assembly according to the present invention, and Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the connector assembly according to the present invention in an assembled state.

The connector assembly according to the present invention may include a male connector (1) and a female connector (2).

The male connector 1 may include a housing portion 10 forming an external shape, and a plurality of terminals 11, such as pin terminals, installed inside the housing portion. The male member is connected to the first female terminal 21 or the second female terminal 41 of the female connector 2 to enable electrical connection between the male connector and the female connector.

The housing portion 10 is an approximately hexahedral-shaped member provided with a receiving space 12 therein so that the female connector 2 can be inserted.

One side of the receiving space 12 may be open and a partition wall 13 may be formed on the other side. A plurality of means may be installed to penetrate the partition wall and be partially embedded in the partition wall.

The male connector 1 according to the present invention may have, for example, a configuration in which 10 male elements 11 are arranged in a lattice form.

The first housing 20 of the female connector 2 and the locking lever 24 of the first housing may be inserted into the receiving space 12. A locking protrusion 25 may be formed on the upper surface of the locking lever 24. A locking hole 15 into which the locking protrusion 25 of the first housing is inserted may be formed on the upper inner wall of the receiving space.

The locking hole 15, together with the locking protrusion 25, serves as a means to prevent the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 from being separated arbitrarily and at the same time enable them to be easily separated when necessary.

When the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are coupled, at least a portion of the female connector may be inserted into the receiving space 12 in the housing portion 10 of the male connector. The first housing 20 of the female connector and the locking lever 24 of the first housing are inserted into the receiving space 12, and the locking protrusion 25 is inserted into the locking hole 15 to be locked.

As a result, the male connector 11 of the male connector 1 and the first female terminal 21 and the second female terminal 41 of the female connector 2 are connected, so that an electrical connection can be made between these connectors.

In this state, a portion of the lock lever 24 is exposed to the outside of the housing portion 10 of the male connector 1, so when the exposed lock lever is operated, the first housing 20 of the female connector 2 )'s locking protrusion (25) leaves the locking hole (15) and enters the unlocked state. Therefore, the female connector coupled to the male connector can be easily separated.

On the outer surface of the male connector 1, a flange 16 may be formed that can be used when fixing the male connector to an installation object of the connector assembly. For example, the connector assembly of the present invention can be installed in a motor by bolting, and for this purpose, for example, a bolt hole 17 can be formed in the flange.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the female connector according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the female connector 2 according to the present invention may include a first housing 20 and a second housing 40.

The first housing 20 is a substantially hexahedral-shaped member formed to a size that can be inserted into the male connector 1. At least one terminal receiving hole 22 for installing the first female terminal 21 is provided inside the first housing.

Coupling grooves 23 may be formed on both sides of the first housing 20 to allow the second housing 40 to be coupled thereto.

A locking lever 24 capable of elastic deformation is provided on the upper surface of the first housing 20, and a locking protrusion 25 is formed on the upper surface of the locking lever. The locking lever and locking protrusion are means to prevent the female connector (2) and male connector (1) from being separated arbitrarily.

That is, the locking lever 24 and the locking protrusion 25 maintain the coupled state of the female connector 2 and the male connector 1, and at the same time, when an external force is applied, they are deformed so that the female connector and the male connector can be easily separated. Let it happen.

As the first female terminal 21, for example, a socket terminal may be inserted and coupled into the first housing 20 of the female connector 2. For example, a pin terminal, which is the male connector 11 of the male connector 1, can be inserted into one side of the socket terminal, and the cable 3 can be fixed to the other side.

At least one terminal receiving hole 22 may be formed inside the first housing 20. The terminal receiving hole extends back and forth along the longitudinal direction (X) of the first housing and penetrates the first housing.

When the terminal receiving holes 22 are formed in plurality, the plurality of terminal receiving holes are moved up and down along the height direction (Z) of the first housing 20 and/or left and right along the width direction (Y) of the first housing. can be arranged.

The drawings show an example in which six terminal receiving holes 22 are formed and arranged in a lattice shape in the first housing 20, but the number and arrangement of terminal receiving holes are not limited to this and can be varied as needed. .

A fastening portion 26 extending along the longitudinal direction (X) of the first housing 20 may be formed on one wall of the terminal receiving hole 22. The fastening portion is formed in a cantilever shape on one wall of the terminal receiving hole, so that it can be elastically deformed in the height direction (Z) or width direction (Y) of the first housing.

A fastening protrusion 27 may be formed on one surface of the fastening portion 26 to be locked to the groove portion 21g formed on one surface of the first female terminal 21.

Accordingly, the first female terminal 21 inserted at a predetermined length from one side of the first housing 20 into the terminal receiving hole 22 is fastened to the groove portion 21g of the first female terminal and the fastening portion 26. As the protrusions 27 meet and lock with each other, they do not fall out of the terminal receiving hole, and are elastically supported by the fastening portion so that the terminal can be stably accommodated in the terminal receiving hole.

The female connector 2 according to the present invention may further include a holder 30 that connects the first housing 20 and the second housing 40.

For this purpose, a holder receiving hole 28 may be formed inside the first housing 20. The holder receiving hole extends left and right along the width direction (Y) of the first housing and penetrates the first housing.

Accordingly, the holder 30 can be inserted and accommodated inside the first housing while penetrating the holder receiving hole 28 of the first housing 20.

The holder 30 is inserted into the holder receiving hole 28 of the first housing 20 and extends to penetrate the first housing, and is exposed to the outside of the first housing by both ends located in the coupling groove 23. It is a member that allows coupling at least one second housing 40 to the first housing.

This holder 30 may be formed in a substantially frame shape, and includes a hollow portion 32 that accommodates the first female terminal 21 inserted into the terminal receiving hole 22 inside the first housing 20. may be provided.

After the holder 30 is assembled and seated inside the first housing 20, the first female terminal 21 is inserted into the terminal receiving hole 22, so that the first female terminal is connected to the hollow portion 32 of the holder. As it passes through, it can be accommodated in the hollow part and terminal receiving hole.

Furthermore, a fastening groove 29 may be formed on one side of the holder receiving hole 28, into which the protrusion 31 formed on one side of the holder 30 is locked. The holder 30 can be seated inside the first housing 20 by locking the protrusion 31 and the fastening groove 29.

Therefore, the holder 30 is a terminal position securing mechanism that prevents incomplete mounting of the first female terminal 21 to the first housing 20 of the female connector 2 and secures the position of the first female terminal. It can perform the role of Position Assurance (TPA).

As a result, the holder 30, which penetrates the holder insertion hole 28 and is seated inside the first housing 20, fixes the position of the first female terminal 21, so that the first female terminal is inside the first housing. This can prevent it from moving or even becoming separated.

At both ends of the holder 30 in the longitudinal direction (Y), insertion portions 33 are formed to protrude in the longitudinal direction (Y), and these insertion portions are inserted into the insertion hole 48 of the second housing 40 and accommodated therein. It can be.

In this way, the holder 30 accommodated in the first housing 20 extends through the first housing to the inside of the second housing 40, so that the holder can be interposed between the first housing and the second housing. .

As described above, a protrusion 31 may be formed on one surface of the holder 30 to be locked into the fastening groove 29 formed on one surface of the holder receiving hole 28.

Accordingly, the holder 30 inserted at a predetermined length into the holder receiving hole 28 from one side of the first housing 20 is locked by the fastening groove 29 of the holder receiving hole and the protrusion 31 of the holder meeting each other. As a result, it can be stably accommodated in the holder accommodating hole without being separated from the holder accommodating hole.

In addition, the fastening groove 29 of the holder receiving hole 28 and the protrusion 31 of the holder 30 meet and lock together, thereby limiting the amount of insertion of the holder into the holder receiving hole. can be maintained appropriately and consistently.

The first housing 20 of the female connector 2 according to the present invention may have a coupling groove 23 formed on at least one side. More specifically, the coupling groove may be formed on at least one of the left and right sides in the width direction (Y) of the first housing.

In order to explain the configuration of the coupling groove 23, in this specification, the surface on which the holder insertion hole 28 is formed among the surfaces constituting the coupling groove is referred to as the main surface 23m, and is connected to the main surface and partially defines the main surface. The surface surrounding is called the side 23s.

For example, the coupling groove 23 may have one main surface 23m and three side surfaces 23s. It may have one side connecting two opposing sides, and may have an open surface on the opposite side of the connecting side.

The open surface of the coupling groove 23 allows the second housing 40 to be smoothly inserted and coupled to the coupling groove while connected to the second female terminal 41 without interference with the coupling groove.

In addition, the coupling groove 23 is at least one on the side 23s connecting the two opposite sides of the open surface, that is, opposite to each other, for connection between the second housing 40 and the means 11. A through hole 34 may be formed.

This coupling groove 23 may include a guide means and a coupling means for coupling with the second housing 40.

On at least one side of the coupling groove 23, at least one first guide protrusion 35 and a first guide groove 36 are formed as guide means for guiding the coupling direction of the second housing 40 in the coupling groove. It can be. Correspondingly, at least one outer surface of the second housing 40 is provided with a second guide groove 46 and a second guide projection 45 according to the cross-sectional shape, size, position, and number of the first guide projection and the first guide groove. ) can be formed.

These guide protrusions (35, 45) and guide grooves (36, 46) may act as stoppers that can limit the movement of the second housing (40) after it is inserted into the coupling groove (23).

In addition, at least one coupling piece 37 may be formed on at least one side of the coupling groove 23 as a coupling means to engage the second housing 40 and ensure a stable coupling. More specifically, the coupling piece can be elastically deformed in the height direction (Z) of the first housing 20 by being formed in a cantilever shape from the main surface 23m.

Additionally, a coupling hole 38 penetrating in a direction parallel to the main surface 23m may be formed in the coupling piece 37. Correspondingly, a coupling protrusion 47 may be formed on at least one outer surface of the second housing 40 according to the size, location, and number of coupling holes.

The drawings show an example in which two coupling pieces 37 are formed on one of the two opposing sides 23s of the three sides of the coupling groove 23 and one coupling piece 37 is formed on the other. It is done. However, the arrangement and number of joining pieces are not necessarily limited to the examples shown and described above.

The second housing 40 is a substantially hexahedral member formed in a size that can be inserted into the coupling groove 23 of the first housing 20. At least one terminal receiving hole 42 for installing the second female terminal 41 is provided inside the second housing.

On both sides of the second housing 40, for example, the upper and lower surfaces, a second guide groove 46 and a second guide protrusion ( 45) and a coupling protrusion 47 as a coupling means may be formed.

Here, the arrangement of the coupling hole 38 in the coupling piece 37 of the coupling groove 23 and the coupling protrusion 47 of the second housing 40 may be opposite to each other. In other words, a coupling protrusion may be formed on the coupling piece, and a corresponding coupling hole may be formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the second housing.

The coupling hole 38 and the coupling protrusion 47 of the coupling piece 37 maintain the coupled state of the first housing 20 and the second housing 40 and are deformed when an external force is applied to form the first housing and the second housing 40. Ensure that the second housing can be easily separated.

As the second female terminal 41, for example, a socket terminal may be inserted and coupled into the second housing 40 of the female connector 2. For example, a pin terminal, which is the male connector 11 of the male connector 1, can be inserted into one side of the socket terminal, and the cable 3 can be fixed to the other side.

At least one terminal receiving hole 42 may be formed inside the second housing 40. The terminal receiving hole extends back and forth along the longitudinal direction (X) of the second housing and penetrates the second housing.

When the terminal receiving holes 42 are formed in plurality, the plurality of terminal receiving holes may be arranged up and down along the height direction (Z) of the second housing.

The drawings show an example in which two terminal receiving holes 42 are formed in the second housing 40, but the number and arrangement of terminal receiving holes are not limited to this and may be changed in various ways as needed.

A fastening portion 43 extending along the longitudinal direction (X) of the second housing 40 may be formed on one wall of the terminal receiving hole 42. The fastening portion is formed in a cantilever shape on one wall of the terminal receiving hole, so that it can be elastically deformed in the height direction (Z) or width direction (Y) of the second housing.

A fastening protrusion 44 may be formed on one side of the fastening portion 43 to be locked to the groove portion 41g formed on one side of the second female terminal 41.

Accordingly, the second female terminal 41 inserted at a predetermined length from one side of the second housing 40 into the terminal receiving hole 42 is fastened to the groove portion 41g of the second female terminal and the fastening portion 43. As the protrusions 44 meet and lock with each other, they do not escape from the corresponding terminal receiving hole, and are elastically supported by the fastening portion so that the terminal can be stably accommodated in the terminal receiving hole.

As described above, insertion portions 33 are formed at both ends of the holder 30 in the longitudinal direction (Y) to protrude in the longitudinal direction (Y), and insertion holes 48 are formed in the second housing 40. It can be. The insertion hole extends left and right along the width direction (Y) of the second housing and penetrates the second housing.

Accordingly, the insertion portion 33 of the holder 30 is inserted into the insertion hole 48 of the second housing 40 and can be seated and accommodated inside the second housing.

When the second housing 40 is coupled to the first housing 20 with the second female terminal 41 inserted into the terminal receiving hole 42, the insertion portion 33 of the holder 30 is connected to the second housing. It can be inserted into the insertion hole 48. As a result, the second female terminal can be stably received in the terminal receiving hole while passing through the end of the holder.

Therefore, the holder 30 is a terminal position securing mechanism (TPA) that prevents incomplete mounting of the second female terminal 41 to the second housing 40 of the female connector 2 and secures the position of the second female terminal. ) can perform its role.

Due to this, the insertion portion 33 of the holder 30 inserted into the insertion hole 48 and seated inside the second housing 40 fixes the position of the second female terminal 41, can be prevented from moving or even separating within the second housing.

In this way, the holder 30 accommodated in the first housing 20 extends through the first housing to the inside of the second housing 40, so that the holder can be interposed between the first housing and the second housing. .

The first housing 20 of the female connector 2 according to the present invention may have coupling grooves 23 formed on both left and right sides in the width direction (Y). In other words, the female connector according to the present invention may include one first housing 20 and a pair of second housings 40.

In this case, one of a pair of identically formed second housings 40 is inserted into and coupled to one coupling groove 23 of the first housing 20, and the other second housing 40 is connected to the first housing 20. 1 It can be inserted and coupled into the coupling groove 23 on the other side of the housing. One second housing and the other second housing can be turned upside down and coupled to the corresponding coupling groove.

Accordingly, a plurality of second female terminals 41 may be additionally disposed on both left and right sides in the width direction (Y) of the first housing 20. For example, the female connector 2 according to the present invention. The female terminals 21 and 41 may be configured to have a number and arrangement of 2 + 6 + 2.

For example, when the connector assembly of the present invention is installed in a motor, the six first female terminals 21 connected to the first housing 20 of the female connector 2 provide power for the stator of the resolver. It can be used for connection, and the two second female terminals 41 connected to the second housing 40 on one side of the female connector can be used to connect power for sensors such as temperature sensors. The two second female terminals 41 connected to the second housing 40 on the other side of the female connector can be used for ground connection.

Hereinafter, assembly of the connector assembly according to the present invention will be briefly described.

FIG. 4 is a cut-away perspective view showing the holder assembled in the first housing, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the holder assembled in the first housing. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the holder and the first female terminal assembled in the first housing.

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6 , the holder 30 may first pass through the holder receiving hole 28 of the first housing 20 and be seated inside the first housing.

The holder 30, which is inserted at a predetermined length from one side of the first housing 20 into the holder receiving hole 28, is locked to each other by meeting the fastening groove 29 of the holder receiving hole and the protrusion 31 of the holder. It can be stably accommodated in the holder receiving hole without being separated from the receiving hole.

After the holder 30 is assembled and seated inside the first housing 20, the first female terminal 21 is inserted into the terminal receiving hole 22, so that the first female terminal is connected to the hollow portion 32 of the holder. It can be accommodated in the terminal receiving hole as it passes through.

The first female terminal 21 inserted at a predetermined length into the terminal receiving hole 22 from one side of the first housing 20 has a groove portion 21g of the first female terminal and a fastening protrusion 27 of the fastening portion 26. ) meet and lock with each other, so that they do not escape from the terminal receiving hole 22, and are elastically supported by the fastening portion so that they can be stably accommodated in the terminal receiving hole.

In addition, the holder 30 seated inside the first housing 20 fixes the position of the first female terminal 21, preventing the first female terminal from moving or being separated within the first housing. .

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the second female terminal assembled in the second housing, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the second female terminal assembled in the second housing. Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second female terminal is assembled to another second housing.

Next, referring to FIGS. 7 to 9 , the second female terminal 41 is inserted from one side of the second housing 40 into the terminal receiving hole 42 at a predetermined length. As the groove portion 41g of the second female terminal and the fastening protrusion 44 of the fastening portion 43 meet and are locked together, the second female terminal does not escape from the corresponding terminal receiving hole and is elastically supported by the fastening portion. It can be stably accommodated within the terminal receiving hole.

Figures 10 to 14 are diagrams showing the process of forming a female connector by combining a second housing with a first housing.

With the second female terminal 41 inserted into the terminal receiving hole 42, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, one of the pair of second housings 40 is connected to the first housing 20. It is inserted into and coupled to one coupling groove 23, and as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the other second housing 40 can be inserted into and coupled to the coupling groove on the other side of the first housing 20. .

When the second housing 40 is inserted into the coupling groove 23 of the first housing 20, the first guide protrusion 35 and the first guide groove 36 in the coupling groove are located on the outer surface of the second housing. By aligning with the second guide groove 46 and the second guide protrusion 45 and moving the guide protrusion within the guide groove, it is possible to guide the coupling direction of the second housing.

In addition, when the second housing 40 is inserted into the coupling groove 23 of the first housing 20, the coupling hole 38 in the coupling piece 37 of the coupling groove is coupled to the coupling hole 38 on the outer surface of the second housing. As the protrusions 47 meet and lock together, the second housing can be firmly and stably coupled to the coupling groove of the first housing.

At the same time that the second housing 40 is inserted into the coupling groove 23 of the first housing 20, the insertion portion 33 of the holder 30 may be inserted into the insertion hole 48 of the second housing. As a result, the second female terminal 41 can be stably received in the terminal receiving hole 42 while passing through the end of the holder.

The insertion portion 33 of the holder 30 inserted into the insertion hole 48 and seated inside the second housing 40 fixes the position of the second female terminal 41, so that the second female terminal becomes the second female terminal. This prevents them from moving or even separating within the housing.

In this way, by coupling the second housing 40 to both left and right sides of the first housing 20, the female connector 2 according to the present invention can be completed.

Next, referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 according to the present invention are assembled, thereby forming the connector assembly of the present invention.

When the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) are combined, the first housing (20) of the female connector (2) and the first housing are locked into the receiving space (12) in the housing portion (10) of the male connector. The lever 24 is inserted, and the locking protrusion 25 is inserted into the locking hole 15 to enter a locked state.

As a result, the first female terminal 21 and the second female terminal 41 of the female connector 2 and the male terminal 11 of the male connector 1 are connected, so that an electrical connection can be made between these connectors.

Here, the male element 11 can be directly inserted into the first female terminal 21 through the terminal receiving hole 22 of the first housing 20, while the male element 11 is inserted into the second female terminal 41. ) can be inserted through the through hole 34 of the first housing and through the terminal receiving hole 42 of the second housing 40.

In this state, a portion of the locking lever 24 is exposed to the outside of the housing portion 10 of the male connector 1, so when the exposed locking lever is operated, the locking protrusion 25 is exposed to the locking hole 15. It leaves and enters the released state. Therefore, the female connector (2) coupled to the male connector (1) can be easily separated.

The first housing 20 and the pair of second housings 40 of the female connector 2 according to the present invention are components corresponding to conventional inner housings, and can be attached to the male connector 1 without a separate outer housing. It can be combined smoothly and firmly.

As described above, according to the present invention, there is no need for a separate outer housing, which has the effect of reducing assembly man-hours and costs by reducing the number of parts.

The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and variations will be possible to those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but are for illustrative purposes, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these examples. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of rights of the present invention.

1: male connector 2: female connector
3: Cable 10: Housing part
11: means 12: accommodation space
13: Bulkhead 15: Locking hole
16: Flange 17: Bolt hole
20: first housing 21: first female terminal
21g, 41g: Groove 22, 42: Terminal receiving hole
23: Coupling groove 23m: Main side
23s: side 24: lock lever
25: locking protrusion 26, 43: fastening part
27, 44: fastening protrusion 28: holder receiving hole
29: Fastening groove 30: Holder
31: protrusion 32: hollow part
33: Insertion part 34: Through hole
35: first guide protrusion 36: first guide groove
37: coupling piece 38: coupling hole
40: second housing 41: second female terminal
45: second guide projection 46: second guide groove
47: coupling protrusion 48: insertion hole

Claims (16)

a first housing into which a plurality of first female terminals are inserted and fastened, and a coupling groove is formed on at least one side;
at least one second housing inserted into the coupling groove and coupled to one side of the first housing, and into which a plurality of second female terminals are inserted and fastened; and
A holder interposed between the first housing and the second housing to connect the first housing and the second housing.
Including,
A holder receiving hole is formed inside the first housing, and the holder is inserted into the holder receiving hole and extends to penetrate the first housing,
The holder has a hollow portion, and an insertion portion is formed to protrude at an end of the holder,
A female connector in which a fastening groove is formed on one surface of the holder receiving hole into which a protrusion formed on one surface of the holder is locked.
According to paragraph 1,
The coupling groove includes one main surface and three side surfaces connected to the main surface and partially surrounding the main surface.
According to paragraph 2,
A female connector having at least one through hole for connecting a male member formed on one side connecting two opposing sides among the three sides.
According to paragraph 2,
At least one first guide protrusion and at least one first guide groove are formed on at least one side of the coupling groove to guide the coupling direction of the second housing,
A female connector in which the first guide protrusion, at least one second guide groove corresponding to the first guide groove, and at least one second guide protrusion are formed on an outer surface of the second housing.
According to paragraph 2,
At least one coupling piece for coupling with the second housing is formed on at least one side of the coupling groove, and the coupling piece includes a coupling hole formed to penetrate the coupling piece,
A female connector in which at least one coupling protrusion corresponding to the coupling hole is formed on an outer surface of the second housing.
According to paragraph 1,
At least one terminal receiving hole is formed inside the first housing,
A fastening portion extending along the longitudinal direction of the first housing is formed on one wall of the terminal receiving hole,
A female connector in which a fastening protrusion is formed on the fastening portion and is locked to a groove formed on one surface of the first female terminal.
delete According to paragraph 1,
A female connector where the end of the holder is exposed to the outside of the first housing and is located within the coupling groove.
According to clause 8,
After the holder is assembled inside the first housing, the first female terminal is inserted into the terminal receiving hole of the first housing, so that the first female terminal penetrates the hollow portion and is received in the terminal receiving hole. Female connector.
According to clause 9,
The holder is a female connector that functions as a terminal position securing mechanism (TPA) by being seated inside the first housing.
According to paragraph 1,
At least one terminal receiving hole is formed inside the second housing,
A fastening portion extending along the longitudinal direction of the second housing is formed on one wall of the terminal receiving hole,
A female connector in which a fastening protrusion is formed on the fastening portion and is locked to a groove formed on one surface of the second female terminal.
According to paragraph 1,
A female connector having an insertion hole formed in the second housing to accommodate the insertion portion as it is inserted.
According to paragraph 1,
A female connector in which one of a pair of second housings is inserted into and coupled to a coupling groove on one side of the first housing, and the other second housing is inserted into and coupled with a coupling groove on the other side of the first housing.
According to clause 13,
Six first female terminals are fastened to the first housing,
A female connector in which two second female terminals are respectively fastened to the pair of second housings.
A female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and 8 to 14; and
A male connector provided with an accommodating space inside into which the female connector is inserted.
Including,
A connector assembly formed by combining at least a portion of the female connector with the male connector.
According to clause 15,
The male connector includes a plurality of means installed therein,
A male member is inserted into the first female terminal of the female connector through the terminal receiving hole of the first housing,
A connector assembly in which a male member is inserted into the second female terminal of the female connector through a through hole of the first housing and a terminal receiving hole of the second housing.

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