CN207572565U - Connector Assemblies and Connectors - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector assembly, which is used to connect a cable plug with a signal processing module to a communication device. The connector assembly includes: a socket, which is suitable for being fixed in a circuit located in the housing of the communication device a board; and a connecting seat, adapted to be fixed on the panel of the communication device housing. The connector assembly also includes an adapter adapted to transfer the cable plug with the signal processing module to the socket, and the adapter includes a receiving port suitable for inserting the cable plug with the signal processing module. part; the connection seat includes a cylindrical body located outside the housing of the communication device, and the receiving part is accommodated in the cylindrical body so that the heat generated by the signal processing module can be dissipated to the communication device via the adapter The exterior of the casing improves the heat dissipation performance of the communication equipment and can effectively prevent the communication equipment from malfunctioning due to overheating.

Description

Connector Assemblies and Connectors

technical field

The utility model relates to a connecting seat and a connector assembly comprising the connecting seat.

Background technique

In the prior art, a connector assembly generally includes a socket (or called a shielding shell) and a connection base. The socket is fixed on a circuit board inside the communication device, and is used for connecting a plug with a signal processing module (for example, an SFP optical module) to a communication device. The connection base is fixed on the housing panel of the communication device, and is suitable for docking with an external connector (for example, an optical fiber connector). One end of the socket is plugged into the inner end of the connection base.

In the prior art, all plugs with signal processing modules are accommodated in sockets, that is, all plugs with signal processing modules are located inside the communication device. As the user's demand for broadband bandwidth is increasing, the power of the signal processing module is also getting higher and higher, which leads to an increasing heat generation of the signal processing module. At the same time, the heat generation of other devices inside the communication equipment will also increase. Correspondingly, this will cause the temperature inside the communication device to be too high, which will easily cause the communication device to malfunction due to high temperature.

Utility model content

The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector assembly for connecting a cable plug with a signal processing module to a communication device, the connector assembly includes: a socket, adapted to be fixed on the communication device a circuit board in the housing; and a connecting seat suitable for being fixed on the panel of the housing of the communication device. The connector assembly also includes an adapter adapted to transfer the cable plug with the signal processing module to the socket, and the adapter includes a receiving port suitable for inserting the cable plug with the signal processing module. part; the connecting seat includes a cylindrical body outside the housing of the communication device, and the receiving part is accommodated in the cylindrical body.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adapter further includes a plug part adapted to be inserted into the socket.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adapter further includes an adapter circuit board, and the receiving part is connected to the adapter circuit board.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the transfer circuit board is accommodated in the cylindrical body of the connecting seat.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning groove is formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical body of the connecting seat, and the side edge of the switching circuit board is inserted into and positioned in the positioning groove.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a waterproof and breathable valve is installed on the cylindrical body of the connecting seat, so that the interior of the cylindrical body can communicate with the outside atmosphere through the waterproof and breathable valve, However, external water vapor is prevented from entering the interior of the cylindrical body.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer shell of the cable plug is adapted to be latched to the rear end of the cylindrical body of the connecting seat.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cylindrical body of the connecting base is an electromagnetic shielding sleeve made of metal, so as to provide electromagnetic shielding protection for the signal processing module accommodated therein.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner housing of the cable plug is suitable for being inserted into the insertion port at the rear end of the cylindrical body of the connecting seat.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an elastic sealing ring is set on the front end of the inner housing of the cable plug, and the elastic sealing ring is suitable for being squeezed on the cable plug. between the inner shell of the cable plug and the cylindrical body of the connecting seat, so as to realize the sealing between the inner shell of the cable plug and the cylindrical main body of the connecting seat.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an electromagnetic shielding shrapnel is installed on the front end of the inner casing of the cable plug, and the electromagnetic shielding shrapnel is suitable for connecting with the inner wall of the cylindrical body of the connecting seat. Elastic electrical contacts.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one end of the socket is plugged into the insertion port of the inner end of the connection base located inside the housing of the communication device.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connecting base includes a flange protruding from the outer wall of the connecting base, and the flange is adapted to be fixed to the housing of the communication device on the panel.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an elastic sealing ring is provided between the flange plate of the connection seat and the panel of the housing of the communication device to realize the connection between the connection seat and the communication device. The seal between the panels of the housing of the communication device.

According to another aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a connection seat, which is suitable for being fixed on the panel of the communication device housing, comprising: a cylindrical body located outside the communication device housing, suitable for accommodating an adapter The receiving part is used for inserting a cable plug with a signal processing module.

In each of the foregoing exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, an adapter suitable for connecting a cable plug with a signal processing module to a communication device is provided, and the signal processing module is moved to the communication device through the adapter The outside of the housing, so that the heat generated by the signal processing module can be quickly dissipated to the outside of the communication device through the optical module adapter, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the communication device and effectively preventing the communication device from malfunctioning due to overheating.

Through the following description of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, other purposes and advantages of the utility model will be apparent, and can help to have a comprehensive understanding of the utility model.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of assembly of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 shows an exploded schematic view of the connector assembly shown in Figure 1;

Fig. 3 shows the schematic diagram of the adapter in the connector assembly shown in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 shows the schematic diagram of the connection seat in the connector assembly shown in Fig. 2;

FIG. 5 shows a plan view of the connecting base shown in FIG. 4 viewed from the rear end.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions of the present utility model will be further specifically described below through the embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals designate the same or similar components. The following descriptions of the embodiments of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings are intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation of the utility model.

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

According to a general technical concept of the present utility model, a connector assembly is provided for connecting a cable plug with a signal processing module to a communication device, the connector assembly includes: a socket, suitable for being fixed on the A circuit board in the housing of the communication equipment; and a connection base, adapted to be fixed on the panel of the housing of the communication equipment. The connector assembly also includes an adapter adapted to transfer the cable plug with the signal processing module to the socket, and the adapter includes a receiving port suitable for inserting the cable plug with the signal processing module. part; the connecting seat includes a cylindrical body outside the housing of the communication device, and the receiving part is accommodated in the cylindrical body.

FIG. 1 shows an assembly diagram of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 shows an exploded diagram of the connector assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly is used to connect a cable plug 400 having a signal processing module 500 to a communication device (not shown). The connector assembly includes: a socket 100 and a connecting base 200 . The socket 100 is adapted to be fixed on the circuit board 10 located in the housing of the communication device. The connection base 200 is suitable for being fixed on the panel 20 of the housing of the communication device.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an adapter in the connector assembly shown in FIG. 2 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly further includes an adapter 300 adapted to transfer the cable plug 400 with the signal processing module 500 to the socket 100 , and the adapter 300 includes an adapter 300 suitable for The receiving part 320 of the cable plug 400 with the signal processing module 500 is inserted. In the illustrated embodiment, the signal processing module 500 of the cable plug 400 can be inserted and accommodated in the receiving part 320 of the adapter 300 .

FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the connection base 200 in the connector assembly shown in FIG. 2 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connection base 200 includes a cylindrical body 220 located outside the housing of the communication device, and the receiving portion 320 of the adapter 300 is accommodated in the cylindrical body 220 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-4 , in the illustrated embodiment, the adapter 300 also includes a plug portion 310 adapted to be inserted into the socket 100 .

FIG. 5 shows a plan view of the connecting base 200 shown in FIG. 4 viewed from the rear end.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the adapter 300 further includes an adapter circuit board 330 , and the receiving portion 320 of the adapter 300 is connected to the adapter circuit board 330 . The interposer circuit board 330 of the adapter 300 is accommodated in the cylindrical body 220 of the connection base 200 .

As shown in Figures 1-5, in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning groove 221 is formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical body 220 of the connecting seat 200, and the side of the transfer circuit board 330 is inserted and positioned in the positioning groove 221 .

As shown in Figures 1-5, in the illustrated embodiment, a waterproof and breathable valve 201 is installed on the cylindrical body 220 of the connecting seat 200, so that the inside of the cylindrical body 220 can communicate with the outside atmosphere through the waterproof and breathable valve 201. communicated, but prevent external water vapor from entering the interior of the cylindrical main body 220 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the outer housing 410 of the cable plug 400 is adapted to be snapped onto the rear end of the cylindrical body 220 of the connection base 200 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the cylindrical body 220 of the connection base 200 is an electromagnetic shielding sleeve made of metal, so as to provide electromagnetic shielding protection for the signal processing module 500 contained therein. .

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the inner housing 420 of the cable plug 400 is adapted to be inserted into the insertion port at the rear end of the cylindrical body 220 of the connecting base 200 .

As shown in Figures 1-5, in the illustrated embodiment, an elastic sealing ring 421 is set on the front end of the inner housing 420 of the cable plug 400, and the elastic sealing ring 421 is suitable for being squeezed on the wire between the inner casing 420 of the cable plug 400 and the cylindrical body 220 of the connection base 200 to achieve a seal between the inner casing 420 of the cable plug 400 and the cylindrical body 220 of the connection base 200 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, an electromagnetic shielding shrapnel 422 is installed on the front end of the inner housing 420 of the cable plug 400 , and the electromagnetic shielding shrapnel 422 is suitable for connecting with the cylindrical body of the connection seat 200 The inner wall of 220 is in elastic electrical contact.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, one end of the socket 100 is plugged into the insertion port of the inner end 210 of the connection base 200 located inside the housing of the communication device.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5, in the illustrated embodiment, the connection base 200 includes a flange 230 protruding from the outer wall of the connection base 200, and the flange 230 is suitable for being fixed to the housing of the communication device. on panel 20.

As shown in Figures 1-5, in the illustrated embodiment, an elastic sealing ring 231 is provided between the flange 230 of the connection base 200 and the panel 20 of the housing of the communication device, for realizing the connection between the connection base 200 and the communication device. The seal between the panels 20 of the housing of the communication device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a connection base 200 is also disclosed, which is suitable for being fixed on the panel 20 of the communication equipment housing, and the connection base 200 includes: a cylindrical tube located outside the communication equipment housing The main body 220 , the cylindrical main body 220 is suitable for accommodating a receiving portion 320 of an adapter 200 , and the receiving portion 320 is used for inserting a cable plug 400 having a signal processing module 500 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the cable plug 400 with the signal processing module 500 may be an optical fiber connector plug with a photoelectric signal processing module, or an electrical connector plug with an electrical signal processing module.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , in the illustrated embodiment, the cable plug 400 is a fiber optic connector plug with an optical signal processing module. At this time, the cable plug 400 includes an outer shell 410 , an inner shell 420 and a fiber optic ferrule (not shown). The fiber optic ferrule is housed in the inner housing 420 , and the inner housing 420 is housed in the outer housing 410 . The fiber optic ferrule of the cable plug 400 is suitable for being connected to the signal processing module 500 .

Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can improve them, and the structures described in various embodiments do not conflict with each other in terms of structure or principle Can be combined freely.

Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate the preferred implementation of the utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation of the utility model.

While certain embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the present invention The scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

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

Claims (15)

1. a kind of connector assembly, the cable plug for having one signal processing module is connected to a communication equipment, The connector assembly includes：

Socket (100), suitable for being fixed on the circuit board (10) being located in the communication equipment housing；With

Connecting seat (200), suitable for being fixed on the panel (20) of the communication equipment housing,

It is characterized in that：

The connector assembly further includes the cable plug (400) with signal processing module (500) being forwarded to Adapter (300) on the socket (100), the adapter (300) is including being suitable for having signal processing module described in grafting (500) receiving part (320) of cable plug (400)；

Cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200) including being located at the communication equipment hull outside, the receiving part (320) it is contained in the cylindrical body (220).

2. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

The adapter (300) further includes the intercalation part (310) being adapted for insertion into the socket (100).

3. connector assembly according to claim 2, it is characterised in that：

The adapter (300) further includes switching circuit board (330), and the receiving part (320) is connected to the switching circuit board (330) on.

4. connector assembly according to claim 3, it is characterised in that：

The switching circuit board (330) is contained in the cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200).

5. connector assembly according to claim 4, it is characterised in that：

Locating slot (221), the switching circuit board are formed on the inner wall of the cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200) (330) side is inserted and positioned in the locating slot (221).

6. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

There are one waterproof vent valves (201) for installation in the cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200) so that the tubular The inside of main body (220) can be connected via the waterproof vent valve (201) with outside atmosphere, but be prevented described in external moisture entrance The inside of cylindrical body (220).

7. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

The outer housing (410) of the cable plug (400) is adapted to latch into the cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200) On rear end.

8. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

The cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200) is the electromagnetic shielding sleeve being made of metal, so as to be accommodated within The signal processing module (500) in portion provides electromagnetic shielding protection.

9. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

The inner housing (420) of the cable plug (400) is adapted for insertion into the cylindrical body (220) of the connecting seat (200) In the insertion port of rear end.

10. connector assembly according to claim 9, it is characterised in that：

There are one elastic seal rings (421) for suit on the front end of the inner housing (420) of the cable plug (400), described Elastic seal ring (421) is suitable for being compressed in the inner housing of the cable plug (400) (420) and the connecting seat (200) Between cylindrical body (220), to realize the tubular of the inner housing of the cable plug (400) (420) and the connecting seat (200) Sealing between main body (220).

11. connector assembly according to claim 9, it is characterised in that：

Electromagnetic shielding shrapnel (422), the electromagnetism are installed on the front end of the inner housing (420) of the cable plug (400) Shield inner wall resilient electrical contact of the shrapnel (422) suitable for the cylindrical body (220) with the connecting seat (200).

12. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

One end of the socket (100) is inserted to the inside of the housing positioned at the communication equipment of the connecting seat (200) In the insertion port of inner end (210).

13. connector assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

The connecting seat (200) includes raised ring flange (230) from the outer wall of the connecting seat (200), the ring flange (230) suitable for being fixed on the panel of the housing of the communication equipment (20).

14. connector assembly according to claim 13, it is characterised in that：

Bullet is provided between the panel (20) of the housing of the ring flange (230) and the communication equipment of the connecting seat (200) Property sealing ring (231), it is close between the panel (20) for the housing for being used to implement the connecting seat (200) and the communication equipment Envelope.

15. a kind of connecting seat, suitable for being fixed on the panel (20) of the communication equipment housing, including：It is set positioned at the communication The cylindrical body (220) of standby hull outside, suitable for accommodating the receiving part (320) of an adapter, which is used for One cable plug (400) with signal processing module (500) of grafting.