CN209860270U - Connector with a locking member - Google Patents
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Abstract
The utility model discloses a connector, include: a frame having at least one mounting channel formed therein extending through the frame; and at least one plug-in module, each plug-in module comprises a plug-in part penetrating through the installation channel and a locking part suitable for being locked to the frame, wherein a fool-proof mechanism is arranged on the inner side wall of each installation channel, the fool-proof mechanism of each installation channel is different from the fool-proof mechanism of any other installation channel, a matching fool-proof mechanism is arranged outside the plug-in part of each plug-in module, and the matching fool-proof mechanism is matched with the fool-proof mechanism of the corresponding installation channel.
Description
Technical Field
The embodiment of the utility model provides a connector especially relates to a heavy load connector.
Background
In the related art, a heavy-duty connector generally includes a metal housing, a metal frame mounted in the metal housing, and a plurality of jack modules mounted in the metal frame. Each plug-in module comprises a plastic shell and a metal conductive terminal held in the plastic shell.
In the related art, in order to achieve normal operation of the electrical connector, it is generally required that the connector and the counterpart connector are mated together in a desired manner. Thus, the connector is expected to have a fool-proof effect.
SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL
The object of the present invention is to achieve at least one of the above-mentioned effects.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector, including: a frame having at least one mounting channel formed therein extending through the frame; and at least one plug-in module, each plug-in module comprises a plug-in part penetrating through the installation channel and a locking part suitable for being locked to the frame, wherein a fool-proof mechanism is arranged on the inner side wall of each installation channel, the fool-proof mechanism of each installation channel is different from the fool-proof mechanism of any other installation channel, a matching fool-proof mechanism is arranged outside the plug-in part of each plug-in module, and the matching fool-proof mechanism is matched with the fool-proof mechanism of the corresponding installation channel.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fool-proof mechanism comprises at least one bump formed at least one corner of the installation channel; at least one corner of the insertion part of the insertion module is provided with a cut-out part matched with the lug.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one corner of the insertion portion of the insertion module is provided with a rib extending parallel to an insertion direction of the insertion portion, and the cut-off portion is formed by partially cutting off the rib corresponding to the bump among the ribs.
An exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the frame includes a pair of opposite ends and a pair of opposite coupling beams, and is a pair of the coupling beams connect a pair of the ends, each the upper wall of the coupling beam is formed with at least four positioning plates parallel to the insertion direction extends.
The utility model discloses an exemplary embodiment, prevent that slow-witted mechanism sets up the locating plate towards on the medial surface of inserting the module.
An exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the positioning plates includes a first protrusion, the first protrusion is perpendicular to the positioning plate facing the inner side surface of the insert module extends, and adjacent two the insert module is separated by two first protrusions that are opposite.
The utility model discloses an exemplary embodiment, prevent that slow-witted mechanism sets up first bellied perpendicular to is a plurality of on the extending direction's of locating plate the side.
An exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fool-proof mechanism is disposed at the first protrusion the side close to the one end of the upper wall of the connection beam.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the mounting channels includes one of the bumps.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector comprises 4 insertion modules, 4 are formed in the frame, and the installation passage is formed in the frame.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the locking part includes: a pair of locking cantilevers connected to the outside of opposite sides of the insert module and extending in the insertion direction; and a locking recess formed at a side of each of the locking cantilevers to receive a second protrusion protruding from a side of the positioning plate, the second protrusion being locked in or withdrawn from the locking recess by operating the locking cantilevers.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the locking portion further comprises: two connecting parts connected to the outside of the insert module; and an operation cantilever extending from the two connection portions in a direction opposite to the insertion direction and including: an operation section; and two connecting arms extending from the operating portion to the two connecting portions, respectively, the locking cantilever being connected to the operating portion between the two connecting arms.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the insert modules includes a housing and a conductive terminal retained in the housing; when the connector is mated with a mating connector, the insert module on the connector and the insert module of the mating connector are inserted together to electrically connect the conductive terminals on the connector and the conductive terminals on the mating connector.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments of the invention, which is made with reference to the accompanying drawings, and can help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention.
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The invention will be explained in further detail with reference to the drawings, in which:
fig. 1 is a perspective view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connector of FIG. 1 from another angle;
FIGS. 3A-3D are perspective views of a plug-in module included in the connector of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a frame included with the connector of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the frame of FIG. 4 from another angle; and
fig. 6 is a top view of the frame shown in fig. 4.
Detailed Description
The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by way of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept and should not be construed as limiting the invention.
Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the 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 schematic form in order to simplify the drawing.
Typically, coding is performed between the connector and the counterpart connector to achieve fool-proofing or misplugging prevention. This encoding scheme is performed from module to module of the end-user. In this regard, the present application provides an improved coding scheme that achieves fool-proofing during the installation phase of the connector.
According to the general inventive concept, there is provided a connector, comprising: a frame having at least one mounting channel formed therein extending through the frame; and at least one plug-in module, each plug-in module comprises a plug-in part penetrating through the installation channel and a locking part suitable for being locked to the frame, wherein a fool-proof mechanism is arranged on the inner side wall of each installation channel, the fool-proof mechanism of each installation channel is different from the fool-proof mechanism of any other installation channel, a matching fool-proof mechanism is arranged outside the plug-in part of each plug-in module, and the matching fool-proof mechanism is matched with the fool-proof mechanism of the corresponding installation channel.
As shown in fig. 1 and 2, in one embodiment, the connector 100 mainly includes a plastic frame 300 and at least one insert module 200, the insert module 200 being inserted into the plastic frame 300. In the illustrated example, the connector 100 includes 4 plug-in modules 200. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the connector 100 may be provided with any other number of insert modules 200 as desired.
As shown in fig. 3A-3D, in one embodiment, the insert module 200 comprises, in order along its insertion direction, a locking portion 210 and an insert portion 220, the insert portion being configured to pass through the frame 300, and the locking portion 210 being adapted to lock into the frame 300 when the insert portion passes through the frame. For ease of description only, the insert modules in fig. 3A-3D will be referred to below as insert module 200A, insert module 200B, insert module 200C, and insert module 200D, respectively.
As shown in fig. 4-6, in one embodiment, the frame 300 includes a pair of opposing ends 310 and a pair of opposing connecting beams 320, the pair of connecting beams 320 connecting the pair of ends 310. The upper wall of each connecting beam 320 near the operator is formed with at least four positioning plates 330 extending parallel to the insertion direction of the insert module 200. Each two of the alignment plates define a mounting channel 340 extending through the frame 300. The insertion portions 220 of the insert modules 200 pass through the corresponding mounting channels 340 such that the insert modules 200 are inserted into the mounting channels 340. The number of mounting channels 340 corresponds to the number of insert modules 200. As shown in fig. 4-6, frame 300 includes 4 mounting channels 340, referred to as 340A, 340B, 340C, and 340D, respectively.
As shown in fig. 3A-6, a fool-proof mechanism is disposed on the inner sidewall of each installation channel 340, and the fool-proof mechanism of each installation channel 340 is different from the fool-proof mechanism of any other installation channel 340; the exterior of the insert portion of each insert module 200 is provided with a mating fool-proof mechanism configured to mate with the fool-proof mechanism of the corresponding mounting channel 340. In this way, each insert module 200 can be mounted only in the mounting channel of the frame 300 that mates therewith when the connector is mounted, thereby achieving a foolproof effect during the mounting process.
As shown in fig. 3A-6, in one embodiment, the fool-proofing mechanism includes at least one tab 350 formed at least one corner of the mounting channel 340; also, at least one corner of the insertion part 220 of the insertion module 200 is provided with a cut-out portion 221 that mates with the protrusion 350, and the other corners of the insertion part 220 are provided with ribs 222 that extend parallel to the insertion direction of the insertion part 220. The projection 350 can block the rib 222 of the insertion part 220 from passing through and allow only the cut-away part of the insertion part 220 to pass through. Therefore, when the insert module 200 is inserted into the frame 300, the insert module 200 is allowed to be inserted into the frame 300 only when the projection 350 in the mounting channel 340 is engaged with the cut-out portion 221 of the insert portion 220, thereby avoiding misconnection. In one embodiment, the cut-away portion 221 is formed by partially cutting away a rib corresponding to the bump 350 among the ribs 222.
As shown in fig. 4-6, in one embodiment, each positioning plate 330 includes a first protrusion 331, and the first protrusion 331 extends perpendicular to an inner side surface of the positioning plate 330 facing the insert module 200. Two adjacent insert modules 200 are separated by two opposing first protrusions 331. The first protrusion 331 is adapted to grip and position the pluggable module 200 in engagement therewith when the pluggable module 200 is plugged into the frame 300. In one embodiment, the protrusions 350 are disposed on a side of the first protrusions 331 perpendicular to an extending direction of the plurality of positioning plates 330. As shown in fig. 4 to 6, a projection 350 is provided at an end of the side of the first projection 331 adjacent to the upper wall of the connection beam 320.
As shown in fig. 4-6, in the illustrated embodiment, each mounting channel 340 includes a tab 350, specifically: in the mounting channel 340A, the tab 350 is located at the upper left corner of the mounting channel 340A (see FIG. 6); in the mounting channel 340B, the projection 350 is located at the upper right corner of the mounting channel 340B (see fig. 6); in the mounting channel 340C, the tab 350 is located at the lower left corner of the mounting channel 340C (see fig. 6); in the mounting channel 340D, the projection 350 is located at the lower right corner of the mounting channel 340D (see fig. 6). Accordingly, the insert portion 220 of each insert module 200 is provided with a cut-out portion 221, in particular: the insert module 200A has ribs cut away from the upper left corner (see fig. 3A); insert module 200B has the upper right rib cut away (see fig. 3B); the insert module 200C has ribs cut away from the lower left corner (see fig. 3C); the insert module 200D has the rib cut off at the lower right corner (see fig. 3D). In this way, each insert module 200 can only be inserted into the frame 300 with the cut-outs engaging the tabs during assembly, thereby avoiding misconnections. In further embodiments, where the frame comprises 4 mounting channels, the frame may further comprise 2 or 3 tabs and the insert module comprises 2 or 3 cut-outs respectively. In the case of other numbers of mounting channels, the number of projections and cut-outs can also be designed accordingly, so that fool-proofing is achieved.
As shown in fig. 3A-3D, in one embodiment, each locking portion 210 includes a pair of locking cantilevers 211 and locking recesses 212, the locking cantilevers 211 being connected outside opposite sides of the plug-in module and extending in the insertion direction; a locking recess 212 is formed at a side of each locking cantilever 211 to receive a second protrusion 332 (shown in fig. 4 and 5) protruding from a side of the positioning plate. The insert module 200 may be locked into the frame 300 using the locking recess 212.
In one embodiment, each locking portion 210 further includes: two connection parts 213 connected to the outside of the insert module; and an operation cantilever 214 extending from the two connection portions 213 in a direction opposite to the insertion direction. The operating arm 214 includes an operating portion 2141 and two connecting arms 2142, the two connecting arms 2142 extend from the operating portion 2141 to the two connecting portions, respectively, and the locking arm 211 is connected to the operating portion 2141 between the two connecting arms 2142. In this way, the locking cantilever 211 can be driven to be biased away from the opposite operating portion by operating the operating portion 2141 (specifically, pressing the operating portion 2141 toward the operating portion 2141 opposite thereto) so that the second protrusion 332 is withdrawn from the locking recess 212, thereby allowing the insert module 200 to be disengaged from the frame 300.
Each of the insert modules includes a housing and conductive terminals held in the housing. When the connector is mated with a mating connector, the insert module on the connector and the insert module of the mating connector are inserted together to electrically connect the conductive terminals on the connector and the conductive terminals on the mating connector. In one embodiment, the connector and the mating connector are both heavy duty connectors.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and can be modified by those skilled in the art, and that the structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without any conflict in structure or principle, thereby realizing more various connectors on the basis of solving the technical problems of the present invention.
Having described preferred embodiments of the present invention in detail, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the appended claims, and the invention is not to be limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth in the specification.
It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude a plurality. Additionally, any element numbers of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
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1. A connector, comprising:
a frame having at least one mounting channel formed therein extending through the frame; and
at least one insert module, each insert module comprising an insert portion passing through the mounting channel and a locking portion adapted to be locked to the frame,
the installation channel is characterized in that a fool-proof mechanism is arranged on the inner side wall of each installation channel, the fool-proof mechanism of each installation channel is different from the fool-proof mechanism of any other installation channel, a matching fool-proof mechanism is arranged outside the insertion part of each insertion module, and the matching fool-proof mechanism is configured to be matched with the fool-proof mechanism of the corresponding installation channel.
2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the fool-proofing mechanism includes at least one tab formed at least one corner of the mounting channel;
at least one corner of the insertion part of the insertion module is provided with a cut-out part matched with the lug.
3. Connector according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one corner of the insertion section of the insertion module is provided with a rib extending parallel to the insertion direction of the insertion section,
the cut-out portion is formed by partially cutting out a rib corresponding to the projection among the ribs.
4. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the frame includes a pair of opposed end portions and a pair of opposed connection beams connecting the pair of end portions, an upper wall of each of the connection beams being formed with at least four positioning plates extending parallel to an insertion direction of the insertion portion.
5. The connector of claim 4, wherein the fool-proof mechanism is disposed on an inner side of the alignment plate facing the insert module.
6. The connector of claim 4, wherein each of the positioning plates includes a first projection extending perpendicular to an inner side surface of the positioning plate facing the insert module, and adjacent two of the insert modules are separated by two opposing first projections.
7. The connector according to claim 6, wherein the fool-proof mechanism is provided on a side surface of the first projection perpendicular to an extending direction of the plurality of positioning plates.
8. The connector of claim 7, wherein the fool-proofing mechanism is disposed at an end of the side of the first protrusion proximate to an upper wall of the connecting beam.
9. The connector of claim 2, wherein each of said mounting channels includes one of said projections.
10. The connector of claim 9, wherein said connector includes 4 said insert modules, and wherein said frame defines 4 said mounting channels.
11. The connector according to claim 4, wherein the locking portion comprises:
a pair of locking cantilevers connected to the outside of opposite sides of the insert module and extending in the insertion direction; and
a locking recess formed at a side of each of the locking cantilevers to receive a second protrusion protruding from a side of the positioning plate,
the second projection is locked in or withdrawn from the locking recess by operating the locking cantilever.
12. The connector according to claim 11, wherein the locking portion further comprises:
two connecting parts connected to the outside of the insert module; and
an operation cantilever extending from both the connection portions in a direction opposite to the insertion direction, and including:
an operation section; and
two connecting arms extending from the operating portion to two connecting portions, respectively, the locking cantilever being connected to the operating portion between the two connecting arms.
13. The connector of any one of claims 1-3, wherein each of the insert modules includes a housing and conductive terminals retained in the housing;
when the connector is mated with a mating connector, the insert module on the connector and the insert module of the mating connector are inserted together to electrically connect the conductive terminals on the connector and the conductive terminals on the mating connector.
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