Connector module

Abstract

A connector module includes a busbar clip connector, a busbar connector, a busbar assembly, a cable connector, and a cable assembly. The busbar assembly connects the busbar connector and one side of the busbar clip connector. The cable assembly connects the cable connector and the other side of the busbar clip connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector module, and more particularly to a connector module capable of transmitting a larger current flow. Prior Technology

[0002] With the ever-accelerating pace of modern life, people's demand for electronic devices is also increasing. Faced with a huge consumer market, major manufacturers are striving to improve the functionality and performance of their products to enhance their brand's market competitiveness.

[0003] Taking power connectors as an example, how to effectively reduce their size to save space at a low cost, while improving their flexibility of use and allowing higher current to pass through safely, is undoubtedly an important issue of great concern to the industry and has become a goal that needs to be improved in related fields. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a connector module that can effectively improve the flexibility of equipment assembly applications.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a connector module includes a busbar clip connector, a busbar connector, a busbar assembly, a cable connector, and a cable assembly. The busbar assembly connects the busbar connector and one side of the busbar clip connector. The cable assembly connects the cable connector and the other side of the busbar clip connector.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the bus assembly described above includes a plurality of buses, which are respectively connected between a bus connector and a bus clamp connector. The cable assembly includes a plurality of cables, which are respectively connected between a cable connector and a bus clamp connector. The rigidity of each of these buses is greater than the rigidity of each of these cables.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the busbars described above includes a first sub-busbar, a second sub-busbar, and a bend. The first sub-busbar is connected to a busbar connector, the second sub-busbar is connected to a busbar clip connector, and the bend is connected between the first sub-busbar and the second sub-busbar, and is at least partially bent.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the bus connector includes a first housing, a plurality of first conductive portions, and a plurality of first conductive sleeves. The first housing is configured to connect to a first plate, the first conductive portions are at least partially disposed within the first housing and each has a first receiving hole, and the first conductive sleeves are disposed within the first receiving holes. At least one of the buses is connected to one of the first conductive portions, and at least another of the buses is connected to the other of the first conductive portions. The cable connector includes a second housing, a plurality of second conductive portions, and a plurality of second conductive sleeves. The second housing is configured to connect to a second plate, the second conductive portions are at least partially disposed within the second housing and each has a second receiving hole, and the second conductive sleeves are disposed within the second receiving holes. At least one of the cables is connected to one of the second conductive portions, and at least another of the cables is connected to the other of the second conductive portions.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the connector module further includes a plurality of board-end connectors, each of which includes a third housing and a plurality of plug terminals. The third housing is configured to connect to a circuit board. Each of the plug terminals includes a third conductive portion and a plug portion, the third conductive portion being at least partially disposed within the third housing and configured to electrically connect to the circuit board, and the plug portion extending from the third conductive portion. The plug portion of at least one of the board-end connectors is configured to be inserted into one of a first conductive sleeve and a second conductive sleeve. The plug portion of at least another of the board-end connectors is configured to be inserted into the other of the first conductive sleeve and the second conductive sleeve.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the plug portion of one of the aforementioned plug terminals and the plug portion of at least another of the aforementioned plug terminals have different heights relative to the circuit board in the normal direction of the circuit board, and are offset from each other in a horizontal direction parallel to the circuit board.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the bus connector further includes at least one first limiting portion, at least one second limiting portion, and a first locking member. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively disposed outside the first housing and offset from each other along a first direction. The first locking member is disposed on the first housing and is at least partially located on the side of the second limiting portion away from the first limiting portion in the first direction. The first locking member is configured to move relative to the first housing along the first direction to switch between a first unlocked state and a first locked state.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cable connector further includes at least one third limiting portion, at least one fourth limiting portion, and a second locking member. The third limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion are respectively disposed outside the second housing and offset from each other along a second direction. The second locking member is disposed on the second housing and is at least partially located on the side of the fourth limiting portion away from the third limiting portion in the second direction. The second locking member is configured to move relative to the second housing along the second direction to switch between a second unlocked state and a second locked state.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the bus clamp connector described above includes a fourth housing and a plurality of terminal groups. These terminal groups are at least partially disposed within the fourth housing and spaced apart from each other. At least one of the buses is connected to one of the terminal groups, and at least another of the buses is connected to the other of the terminal groups. At least one of the cables is connected to one of the terminal groups, and at least another of the cables is connected to the other of the terminal groups. The fourth housing is configured to connect to a third plate.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the busbar clamp connector further includes at least one fifth limiting portion, at least one sixth limiting portion, and a pressing member. The fifth limiting portion and the sixth limiting portion are respectively disposed outside the fourth housing and spaced apart from each other. The pressing member is disposed on the fourth housing and is at least partially located on the side of the sixth limiting portion away from the fifth limiting portion. The pressing member is configured to move relative to the fourth housing to switch between a third unlocked state and a third locked state.

[0015] The above-described embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

[0016] (1) Since the busbar connector connected to one side of the busbar clip connector is connected via the busbar assembly, and the cable connector connected to the other side of the busbar clip connector is connected via the cable assembly, and the rigidity of the busbar of the busbar assembly is greater than the rigidity of the cable of the cable assembly, the flexibility of the connector module in equipment assembly application is effectively improved.

[0017] (2) Since the first distance between the busbar connector and the busbar clip connector is different from the second distance between the cable connector and the busbar clip connector, the flexibility of the connector module in equipment assembly and application can be further improved.

[0018] (3) Since the plug of the board connector is arranged at an angle, it can not only effectively reduce the width of the board connector, but also prevent mistake when connecting the board connector to the bus connector or cable connector.

[0019] (4) Since no additional hand tools are involved in the process of installing and removing the busbar clip connector to the third plate of the housing, installing and removing the busbar connector to the first plate of the housing, and installing and removing the cable connector to the second plate of the housing, it can bring convenience to the user. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0020] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of a connector module according to an embodiment of the present invention from different angles, wherein the connector module is mounted on the housing, and the bus connector and cable connector are not connected to the corresponding board-end connectors. Figure 3 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the connector module shown in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal structure of the connector module shown in Figure 3. Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the busbar clamp connector shown in Figure 1, in which the pressing member is in the third unlocked state. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line segment CC of Figure 5, in which the pressing member is in the third locking state. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing line segment AA in Figure 1. Figure 8A is an enlarged schematic diagram of the bus connector in Figure 1, wherein the first locking fastener is in the first unlocked state. Figure 8B is an enlarged schematic diagram of the bus connector in Figure 1, wherein the first locking element is in the first locking state. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing line segment BB in Figure 1. Figure 10A is an enlarged schematic diagram of the cable connector in Figure 1, wherein the second locking device is in the second unlocked state. Figure 10B is an enlarged schematic diagram of the cable connector in Figure 1, wherein the second locking device is in the second locking state. Figure 11 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the board-end connector shown in Figure 1. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the line segment DD in Figure 11. Figure 13 is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the bus connector and board-end connector combined as shown in Figure 1. Implementation

[0021] The following drawings disclose several embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings, and in all drawings, the same reference numerals will be used to denote the same or similar elements. And, where feasible, features of different embodiments can be used interchangeably.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have their ordinary meanings, meanings that are understandable to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the definitions of the terms in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted in the context of this specification as having the meaning consistent with the relevant field of this invention. Unless specifically defined, these terms will not be construed as having idealized or overly formal meanings.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views illustrating a connector module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention from different perspectives, wherein the connector module 100 is mounted on a housing 200, and the bus connector 120 and cable connector 140 are not connected to their corresponding board-end connectors 160. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, a connector module 100 is adapted to be mounted on a housing 200. For the sake of simplicity, Figures 1 and 2 only show a portion of the housing 200. In reality, the housing 200 is, for example, the housing of a server, and the housing 200 has a first board 210, a second board 220, and a third board 230. The connector module 100 includes a bus clip connector 110, a bus connector 120, a bus assembly 130, a cable connector 140, and a cable assembly 150. The bus clip connector 110 is connected to the third board 230. Bus connector 120 connects to the first board 210, while bus assembly 130 connects one side of bus connector 120 and bus clip connector 110. Cable connector 140 connects to the second board 220, while cable assembly 150 connects the other side of cable connector 140 and bus clip connector 110. In other words, bus assembly 130 and cable assembly 150 are connected to opposite sides of bus clip connector 110. Furthermore, bus clip connector 110 can also be connected to housing 200 via grounding wire 180, for example, to a third board 230.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the connector module 100 in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connector module 100 in Figure 3. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the bus assembly 130 includes a plurality of buses 131, which are respectively connected between the bus connector 120 and the bus clamp connector 110, while the cable assembly 150 includes a plurality of cables 151, which are respectively connected between the cable connector 140 and the bus clamp connector 110.

[0025] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the busbar 131 of the busbar assembly 130 is in the shape of a long plate, while the cable 151 of the cable assembly 150 is in the shape of a line. Therefore, the rigidity of the busbar 131 is greater than that of the cable 151, that is, the busbar 131 is less prone to deformation than the cable 151.

[0026] More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, at least one of these busbars 131 includes a first sub-busbar 1311, a second sub-busbar 1312, and a bend 1313. The first sub-busbar 1311 is connected to the busbar connector 120, the second sub-busbar 1312 is connected to the busbar clip connector 110, and the bend 1313 is connected between the first sub-busbar 1311 and the second sub-busbar 1312, and is at least partially bent. In this way, the first sub-busbar 1311 and the second sub-busbar 1312 can be at different height levels depending on the actual situation, so that the busbar 131 can lead to better space utilization of the busbar assembly 130.

[0027] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, the bus connector 120 and the bus clip connector 110 are separated by a first distance X1, while the cable connector 140 and the bus clip connector 110 are separated by a second distance X2. Depending on the actual situation, the first distance X1 and the second distance X2 may differ from each other to improve the application flexibility of the connector module 100. For example, as shown in Figure 3, the second distance X2 may be greater than the first distance X1.

[0028] As described above, since the bus connector 120 connected to one side of the bus clamp connector 110 is connected via the bus assembly 130, and the cable connector 140 connected to the other side of the bus clamp connector 110 is connected via the cable assembly 150, and the rigidity of the bus 131 of the bus assembly 130 is greater than the rigidity of the cable 151 of the cable assembly 150, the flexibility of the connector module 100 in equipment assembly applications is effectively improved.

[0029] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the connector module 100 further includes a plurality of extensions 170. The extensions 170 are respectively connected between one of the cables 151 and one of the terminal groups 112 to facilitate the connection between the cables 151 and the terminal groups 112. Essentially, the extension 170 is a bus structure; for example, the extension 170 is an L-shaped long plate structure with a bend, the angle of which is essentially a right angle. However, the invention is not limited to this; the angle of the bend can also be an acute angle or an obtuse angle.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 4-6. Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the bus clip connector 110 of Figure 1, with the retaining member 115 in a third unlocked state. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line segment CC of Figure 5, with the retaining member 115 in a third locked state. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 4-6, the bus clip connector 110 includes a fourth housing 111 and a plurality of terminal groups 112. The fourth housing 111 is configured to connect to a third plate 230, which is shown only in Figure 6 and not in Figures 4-5 for the sake of simplicity. These terminal groups 112 are at least partially disposed within the fourth housing 111 and spaced apart from each other. At least one of the buses 131 connects to one of the terminal groups 112, and at least another of the buses 131 connects to the other of the terminal groups 112. In addition, at least one of these cables 151 is connected to one of these terminal groups 112, and at least another of these cables 151 is connected to the other of these terminal groups 112.

[0031] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the busbar clamp connector 110 further includes at least one fifth limiting portion 113, at least one sixth limiting portion 114, and a pressing member 115. The fifth limiting portion 113 and the sixth limiting portion 114 are respectively disposed outside the fourth housing 111 and spaced apart from each other to define a third gap G3 therein. The third gap G3 is configured to at least partially accommodate the third plate 230. The pressing member 115 is disposed on the fourth housing 111 and is at least partially located on the side of the sixth limiting portion 114 away from the fifth limiting portion 113. The pressing member 115 is configured to snap onto the fourth housing 111 after moving relative to it, switching between a third unlocked state and a third locked state. When the pressing member 115 is in the third unlocked state, as shown in Figure 5, the pressing member 115 is relatively away from the fifth limiting portion 113. When the pressing member 115 is in the third locked state, that is, when the user pushes the pressing member 115 from the third unlocked state towards the fifth limiting part 113, as shown in Figure 6, the pressing member 115 at least partially passes through the sixth limiting part 114 to be relatively close to the fifth limiting part 113, and the pressing member 115 at least partially presses against the third plate 230, so that the busbar clip connector 110 can be securely attached to the third plate 230. When the busbar clip connector 110 is to be removed from the third plate 230, the user can push the pressing member 115 from the third locked state in a direction away from the fifth limiting part 113, so that the pressing member 115 returns to the third unlocked state and no longer presses against the third plate 230, thereby allowing the user to remove the busbar clip connector 110 from the third plate 230.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 7, 8A, and 8B. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view along line segment AA of Figure 1. Figure 8A is an enlarged schematic diagram of the bus connector 120 of Figure 1, wherein the first locking fastener 126 is in a first unlocked state. Figure 8B is an enlarged schematic diagram of the bus connector 120 of Figure 1, wherein the first locking fastener 126 is in a first locked state. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 7, 8A, and 8B, the bus connector 120 includes a first housing 121, a plurality of first conductive portions 122, and a plurality of first conductive sleeves 123. The first housing 121 is configured to pass through a first hole P1 of the first plate 210 and connect to the first plate 210. The first conductive portions 122 are at least partially disposed within the first housing 121 and each has a first receiving hole H1. The first conductive sleeves 123 are disposed within the first receiving holes H1. To make the diagrams clearer and easier to understand, as shown in Figures 8A and 8B, the first plate 210 is drawn with dashed lines. As shown in Figure 4, at least one of these busbars 131 is connected to one of these first conductive parts 122, and at least another of these busbars 131 is connected to the other of these first conductive parts 122.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 7, 8A, and 8B, the bus connector 120 further includes at least one first limiting portion 124, at least one second limiting portion 125, and a first locking fastener 126. The first limiting portion 124 and the second limiting portion 125 are respectively disposed outside the first housing 121 and spaced apart from each other along the first direction D1 to define a first gap G1 therein, the first gap G1 being configured to at least partially accommodate the first plate 210. In fact, the second limiting part 125 includes a plurality of sub-limiting parts 1251 that are separated from each other and arranged laterally relative to the first direction D1. The sub-limiting parts 1251 are offset from the first limiting part 124 in the first direction D1. Therefore, when the bus connector 120 passes through the first hole P1 of the first plate 210 along the first direction D1, the first limiting part 124 can pass through the first clearance area Z1 on the first plate 210 that corresponds to and connects to the first hole P1, while the sub-limiting parts 1251 of the second limiting part 125 abut against the first plate 210 without passing through the first hole P1. After the first limiting part 124 passes through the first avoidance area Z1, the bus connector 120 can move relative to the first plate 210 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 (in this case, laterally relative to the first direction D1), so that the first limiting part 124 moves away from the first avoidance area Z1, thereby allowing the first plate 210 to be at least partially sandwiched between the first limiting part 124 and the second limiting part 125, so that the bus connector 120 cannot detach from the first plate 210 along the first direction D1. Furthermore, the first locking fastener 126 is disposed on the first housing 121 and is at least partially located on the side of the second limiting part 125 away from the first limiting part 124 in the first direction D1. The first locking fastener 126 is configured to move relative to the first housing 121 along the first direction D1 to switch between a first unlocked state and a first locked state. As shown in Figure 8A, when the first locking fastener 126 is in the first unlocked state, the first locking fastener 126 is defined on one side of the first gap G1 relative to the second limiting part 125 in the first direction D1 and is away from the first limiting part 124. At this time, the first locking fastener 126 is located outside the first hole P1 of the first plate 210, while the bus connector 120 can still move relative to the first plate 210 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1. As shown in Figure 8B, when the first locking fastener 126 is in the first locked state, the first locking fastener 126 is closer to the first limiting part 124 relative to the second limiting part 125 in the first direction D1. At this time, the first locking fastener 126 can at least partially abut against the edge of the first plate 210 defined in the first hole P1, so that the bus connector 120 cannot move relative to the first plate 210 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1, and the process of fixing the bus connector 120 to the first plate 210 is also completed.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 9, 10A, and 10B. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view along line segment BB of Figure 1. Figure 10A is an enlarged schematic diagram of the cable connector 140 of Figure 1, wherein the second locking fastener 146 is in a second unlocked state. Figure 10B is an enlarged schematic diagram of the cable connector 140 of Figure 1, wherein the second locking fastener 146 is in a second locked state. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 9, 10A, and 10B, the cable connector 140 includes a second housing 141, a plurality of second conductive portions 142, and a plurality of second conductive sleeves 143. The second housing 141 is configured to pass through and connect to the second plate 220 through a second hole P2. The second conductive portions 142 are at least partially disposed within the second housing 141 and each has a second receiving hole H2. The second conductive sleeves 143 are disposed within the second receiving holes H2. To make the diagrams clearer and easier to understand, as shown in Figures 10A and 10B, the second plate 220 is drawn with dashed lines. As shown in Figure 4, at least one of these cables 151 is connected to one of these second conductive parts 142, and at least another of these cables 151 is connected to the other of these second conductive parts 142.

[0035] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 9, 10A, and 10B, the cable connector 140 further includes at least one third limiting portion 144, at least one fourth limiting portion 145, and a second locking fastener 146. The third limiting portion 144 and the fourth limiting portion 145 are respectively disposed outside the second housing 141 and spaced apart from each other along the second direction D2 to define a second gap G2 therein, the second gap G2 being configured to at least partially accommodate the second plate 220. In fact, the fourth limiting part 145 includes a plurality of sub-limiting parts 1451 that are separated from each other and arranged laterally relative to the second direction D2. The sub-limiting parts 1451 and the third limiting part 144 are offset from each other in the second direction D2. Therefore, when the cable connector 140 passes through the second hole P2 of the second plate 220 along the second direction D2, the third limiting part 144 can pass through the second avoidance area Z2 on the second plate 220 that corresponds to and connects to the second hole P2, while the sub-limiting parts 1451 of the fourth limiting part 145 abut against the second plate 220 without passing through the second hole P2. After the third limiting part 144 passes through the second avoidance area Z2, the cable connector 140 can move relative to the second plate 220 in a direction perpendicular to the second direction D2 (here, it moves laterally relative to the second direction D2) so that the third limiting part 144 moves away from the second avoidance area Z2, thereby allowing the second plate 220 to be at least partially sandwiched between the third limiting part 144 and the fourth limiting part 145, so that the cable connector 140 cannot detach from the second plate 220 along the second direction D2. Furthermore, the second locking fastener 146 is disposed on the second housing 141 and is at least partially located on the side of the fourth limiting part 145 away from the third limiting part 144 in the second direction D2. The second locking fastener 146 is configured to move relative to the second housing 141 along the second direction D2 to switch between the second unlocked state and the second locked state. As shown in Figure 10A, when the second locking fastener 146 is in the second unlocked state, the second locking fastener 146 is defined on one side of the second gap G2 relative to the fourth limiting part 145 in the second direction D2 and away from the third limiting part 144. At this time, the second locking fastener 146 is located outside the second hole P2 of the second plate 220, while the cable connector 140 can still move relative to the second plate 220 in a direction perpendicular to the second direction D2. As shown in Figure 10B, when the second locking fastener 146 is in the second locked state, the second locking fastener 146 is closer to the third limiting part 144 relative to the fourth limiting part 145 in the second direction D2. At this time, the second locking fastener 146 can at least partially abut against the edge of the second plate 220 defined in the second hole P2, so that the cable connector 140 cannot move relative to the second plate 220 in a direction perpendicular to the second direction D2, and the process of fixing the cable connector 140 to the second plate 220 is also completed. In practical applications, the first plate 210 and the second plate 220 are parallel to each other, that is, the first direction D1 is also parallel to the second direction D2, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0036] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the connector module 100 further includes a plurality of board-end connectors 160. These board-end connectors 160 are respectively connected to the circuit board 300 and configured to connect to one of the bus connector 120 and the cable connector 140. In practical applications, the circuit board 300 may be separate printed circuit boards. In other embodiments, depending on the actual situation, the circuit board 300 may be a single printed circuit board, that is, the board-end connectors 160 are connected to the same printed circuit board.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 11 and 12. Figure 11 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the board-end connector 160 shown in Figure 1. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view along line segment DD in Figure 11. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the board-end connector 160 includes a third housing 161 and a plurality of plug terminals 162. The third housing 161 is configured to connect to the circuit board 300. The plug terminals 162 each include a third conductive portion 1621 and a plug portion 1622. The third conductive portion 1621 is at least partially disposed within the third housing 161 and configured to electrically connect to the circuit board 300, while the plug portion 1622 extends from the third conductive portion 1621 and is configured to be inserted into the first conductive sleeve 123 of the bus connector 120 or the second conductive sleeve 143 of the cable connector 140.

[0038] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11, the plug portion 1622 of one of the two plug terminals 162 has a first height T1 relative to the circuit board 300 in the normal direction, while the plug portion 1622 of the other of the two plug terminals 162 has a second height T2 relative to the circuit board 300 in the normal direction, wherein the first height T1 is greater than the second height T2, that is, the first height T1 and the second height T2 are different, and the two plug portions 1622 are staggered from each other in a horizontal direction parallel to the circuit board 300. In other words, the two plug portions 1622 of the board-end connector 160 are arranged in an oblique manner, which not only effectively reduces the width W of the board-end connector 160, but also produces a foolproof effect when connecting the board-end connector 160 to the bus connector 120 or the cable connector 140.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 13. Figure 13 is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the bus connector 120 and board connector 160 after being assembled as shown in Figure 1. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 13, when the plug portion 1622 of the board connector 160 is inserted into the first conductive sleeve 123 of the bus connector 120 as described above, the third housing 161 of the board connector 160 at least partially abuts against the first housing 121 of the bus connector 120, and the electrical connection between the board connector 160 and the bus connector 120 is completed. On the other hand, the board connector 160 and the cable connector 140 are connected to each other in the same manner, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0040] It is worth noting that, as described above, no additional hand tools are involved in the process of installing and removing the bus clamp connector 110 to the third plate 230 of the housing 200, installing and removing the bus connector 120 to the first plate 210 of the housing 200, and installing and removing the cable connector 140 to the second plate 220 of the housing 200, thus providing convenience for the user.

[0041] In summary, the technical solution disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0042] (1) Since the busbar connector connected to one side of the busbar clip connector is connected via the busbar assembly, and the cable connector connected to the other side of the busbar clip connector is connected via the cable assembly, and the rigidity of the busbar of the busbar assembly is greater than the rigidity of the cable of the cable assembly, the flexibility of the connector module in equipment assembly application is effectively improved.

[0043] (2) Since the first distance between the busbar connector and the busbar clip connector is different from the second distance between the cable connector and the busbar clip connector, the flexibility of the connector module in equipment assembly and application can be further improved.

[0044] (3) Since the plug of the board connector is arranged at an angle, it can not only effectively reduce the width of the board connector, but also prevent mistake when connecting the board connector to the bus connector or cable connector.

[0045] (4) Since no additional hand tools are involved in the process of installing and removing the busbar clip connector to the third plate of the housing, installing and removing the busbar connector to the first plate of the housing, and installing and removing the cable connector to the second plate of the housing, it can bring convenience to the user.

[0046] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

[0047] 100: Connector Module 110: Busbar Clip-on Connector 111: Fourth Shell 112: Terminal group 113: Fifth limiting part 114: Sixth Limiting Part 115: Pressing component 120: Busbar Connector 121: First shell 122: First conductive part 123: First conductive sleeve 124: First limiting part 125: Second limiting part 1251: Sub-limiting part 126: First Lock Firmware 130: Busbar assembly 131: Busbar 1311: First sub-bus 1312: Second sub-bus 1313: Bend 140: Cable connector 141: Second shell 142: Second conductive part 143: Second conductive sleeve 144: Third limiting part 145: Fourth limiting part 1451: Sub-limiting part 146: Second Locking Firmware 150: Cable assembly 151: Cable 160: Board-end connector 161: Third shell 162: Plug terminal 1621: Third conductive part 1622: Plug section 170: Extension 180: Grounding wire 200: Chassis 210: First Plate 220: Second Plate 230: Third Plate 300: Circuit Board AA, BB, CC, DD: line segments D1: First Direction D2: Second Direction G1: First gap G2: Second gap G3: Third gap H1: First receiving hole H2: Second receiving hole P1: First hole P2: Second hole T1: First Height T2: Second Height W: Width X1: First distance X2: Second distance Z1: First Avoidance Zone Z2: Second Avoidance Zone

[0048] Domestic storage information (please note in order of storage institution, date, and number) none Overseas storage information (please note in the order of storage country, institution, date, and number) none

Claims

1. A connector module, comprising: a bus clamp connector; a bus connector including a first housing, a plurality of first conductive portions and a plurality of first conductive sleeves, the first conductive portions being at least partially disposed within the first housing and each having a first receiving hole, the first conductive sleeves being disposed within the first receiving holes; a bus assembly connecting the bus connector and one side of the bus clamp connector; a cable connector including a second housing, a plurality of second conductive portions and a plurality of second conductive sleeves, the second conductive portions being at least partially disposed within the second housing and each having a second receiving hole, the second conductive sleeves being disposed within the second receiving holes; and a cable assembly connecting the cable connector and the other side of the bus clamp connector.

2. The connector module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bus assembly includes a plurality of buses connected between the bus connector and the bus clamp connector, and the cable assembly includes a plurality of cables connected between the cable connector and the bus clamp connector, wherein the rigidity of each of the buses is greater than the rigidity of each of the cables.

3. The connector module as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one of the buses includes a first sub-bus, a second sub-bus, and a bend, the first sub-bus being connected to the bus connector, the second sub-bus being connected to the bus clip connector, and the bend being connected between the first sub-bus and the second sub-bus and being at least partially bent.

4. The connector module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first housing is configured to connect to a first board, at least one of the buses is connected to one of the first conductive parts, at least another of the buses is connected to the other of the first conductive parts, the second housing is configured to connect to a second board, at least one of the cables is connected to one of the second conductive parts, and at least another of the cables is connected to the other of the second conductive parts.

5. The connector module as described in claim 4 further comprises a plurality of board-end connectors, each of the board-end connectors comprising: a third housing configured to connect to a circuit board; and a plurality of plug terminals, each comprising a third conductive portion and a plug portion, the third conductive portion being at least partially disposed within the third housing and configured to electrically connect to the circuit board, the plug portion extending from the third conductive portion, wherein... The plug portions of at least one of the board-end connectors are configured to be inserted into one of the first conductive sleeves and the second conductive sleeves, and the plug portions of at least another of the board-end connectors are configured to be inserted into the other of the first conductive sleeves and the second conductive sleeves.

6. The connector module as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plug portion of one of the plug terminals and the plug portion of at least another of the plug terminals have different heights relative to the circuit board in a normal direction of the circuit board and are offset from each other in a horizontal direction parallel to the circuit board.

7. The connector module as claimed in claim 4, wherein the bus connector further includes at least one first limiting portion, at least one second limiting portion, and a first locking member, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion being respectively disposed outside the first housing and offset from each other along a first direction, the first locking member being disposed on the first housing and at least partially located on the side of the second limiting portion away from the first limiting portion in the first direction, the first locking member being configured to move relative to the first housing along the first direction to switch between a first unlocked state and a first locked state.

8. The connector module as claimed in claim 4, wherein the cable connector further includes at least one third limiting portion, at least one fourth limiting portion, and a second locking member, the third limiting portion and the fourth limiting portion being respectively disposed outside the second housing and offset from each other along a second direction, the second locking member being disposed on the second housing and at least partially located on the side of the fourth limiting portion away from the third limiting portion in the second direction, the second locking member being configured to move relative to the second housing along the second direction to switch between a second unlocked state and a second locked state.

9. The connector module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bus clip connector includes a fourth housing and a plurality of terminal groups, the terminal groups being at least partially disposed within the fourth housing and spaced apart from each other, at least one of the buses being connected to one of the terminal groups, at least another of the buses being connected to another of the terminal groups, at least one of the cables being connected to one of the terminal groups, at least another of the cables being connected to another of the terminal groups, and the fourth housing being configured to connect to a third plate.

10. The connector module as claimed in claim 9, wherein the bus clamp connector further includes at least one fifth limiting portion, at least one sixth limiting portion, and a pressing member, the fifth limiting portion and the sixth limiting portion being respectively disposed outside the fourth housing and spaced apart from each other, the pressing member being disposed on the fourth housing and at least partially located on the side of the sixth limiting portion away from the fifth limiting portion, the pressing member being configured to move relative to the fourth housing to switch between a third unlocked state and a third locked state.

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