Module connector

Abstract

The present invention provides a modular connector comprising a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component further comprises a first base, a plurality of first conductors, and a plurality of first hooks. The first base comprises a first body, a plurality of first cable troughs, a plurality of first through holes, and a plurality of third cable troughs. The first body forms the first cable troughs and the third cable troughs to accommodate the cables. The first through holes extend through the first body with their central axes being at a first angle relative to the first cable troughs, and one end of the first through holes is connected to the first cable troughs. The first conductors are disposed in the first cable troughs. The second connecting component is capable of connecting to the first connecting component and to a circuit board via the cables, enabling the second connecting component to transmit at least one of signals and power to the circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a module connector for a light source module. Background Art

[0002] Traditionally, in addition to the liquid crystal layer, the main components of a liquid crystal display panel are a light-emitting layer (also known as a backlight panel). The liquid crystal layer needs to be transparent to the light-emitting layer in order to display images.

[0003] The backlight layer in the prior art is composed of a plurality of light emitting diode modules. The light emitting diodes are distributed under the liquid crystal layer, and the surface light source generated by the light emitting diodes acts on the liquid crystal layer.

[0004] Multiple LED modules are connected via flexible cables. Since LCD panels come in various sizes, LED modules must be customized to suit these dimensions, which places limitations on circuit layout design. Furthermore, if a LED module is damaged, the entire module must be replaced, which is both costly and difficult to replace.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes a modular connector to solve the deficiencies of the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] A first object of the present invention is to provide a modular connector that is applied to a lighting unit and can be easily installed at any position of a cable.

[0007] A second objective of the present invention is to adapt the modular connector to light-emitting units of different sizes through unlimited serial connection.

[0008] A third objective of the present invention is to provide a modular connector with a detachable cover or a cover that is not required, thereby facilitating assembly and maintenance.

[0009] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a modular connector for transmitting a signal and power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables. The light bar includes a plurality of first terminals, and the circuit board has a plurality of second terminals. The modular connector includes a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component is capable of connecting the light bar and arranging the cables. The first connecting component further includes a first base, a plurality of first conductors, and a plurality of first hooks. The first base includes a first body, a plurality of first cable troughs, a plurality of first through holes, and a plurality of third cable troughs. The first body forms the first cable troughs and the third cable troughs to accommodate the cables. The first cable troughs form a plurality of first clamping grooves. The first through holes penetrate the first body with their central axes being at a first angle relative to the first cable troughs, and one end of the first through holes is connected to the first cable troughs. The first conductors are arranged in the first cable troughs. One end of the first conductors can be connected to one end of the cables, and the other end of the first conductors can be connected to the first terminals. The first hooks are disposed in the first clamping grooves to secure the cables in the first cable grooves. Furthermore, the second connecting component can be connected to the first connecting component and to the circuit board via the cables, enabling the second connecting component to transmit at least one of a signal and power to the circuit board.

[0010] Preferably, the first connecting component further includes a plurality of first locking portions, which are formed on two sides of the first body. After the light strip is provided with a plurality of fasteners, the first connecting component is fixed to the light strip by combining the plurality of fasteners with the plurality of first locking portions.

[0011] Preferably, the multiple first locking parts and the first body form multiple deformation spaces, and the multiple first locking parts have multiple pressing parts. By applying an external force, the multiple pressing parts change the shape of the multiple deformation spaces so that the multiple first locking parts are detached from the multiple fasteners.

[0012] Preferably, the first body further includes a first stopper formed in the plurality of deformation spaces to determine the deformation amount of the shapes of the plurality of deformation spaces acted upon by the plurality of pressing portions.

[0013] Preferably, a portion of the plurality of pressing portions is formed in the plurality of deformation spaces.

[0014] Preferably, one end of the plurality of first conductors forms a first electrical hook for clamping the plurality of cables and electrically connecting to the conductors in the plurality of cables.

[0015] Preferably, at least one of the plurality of cables is simultaneously disposed in the plurality of first cable troughs and the plurality of third cable troughs to form an electrical loop.

[0016] Preferably, it further includes a plurality of first cable assemblies, and the first body further forms a plurality of first component grooves, the plurality of first cable assemblies are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first component grooves, the plurality of first component grooves are used to connect one end of at least two of the plurality of cables, and the plurality of first component grooves connect at least two of the plurality of first cable grooves and at least two of the plurality of first through holes.

[0017] Preferably, the plurality of first component slots form a third locking portion to lock the plurality of first cable assemblies in the plurality of first component slots.

[0018] Preferably, the plurality of first cable troughs have a plurality of first surfaces and a plurality of third surfaces, and a step difference is provided between the plurality of first surfaces and the plurality of third surfaces for bending the plurality of cables.

[0019] Preferably, the plurality of first clamping grooves are formed on an edge of the first body or adjacent to an edge of the first body.

[0020] Preferably, the first connecting component further includes a first cover having a third body and a plurality of fifth locking portions formed on the periphery of the third body, and the first base further includes a plurality of seventh locking portions, the plurality of fifth locking portions are arranged corresponding to the plurality of seventh locking portions, and the plurality of fifth locking portions are combined with the plurality of seventh locking portions to cover the plurality of first cable troughs.

[0021] Preferably, the first cover further includes a plurality of cable fixings, which are formed on the third body and arranged corresponding to the plurality of first cable troughs. The first cover is combined with the first base to allow the plurality of cables to be arranged in the plurality of first cable troughs and the ends of the plurality of first conductors.

[0022] Preferably, it further comprises a third cover having a plurality of first pins, and the first body further comprises a plurality of first blind holes, wherein the plurality of first pins are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first blind holes to cover part of the plurality of first cable troughs and the plurality of third cable troughs.

[0023] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a modular connector for transmitting a signal and power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables. The light bar includes a plurality of first terminals, and the circuit board has a plurality of second terminals. The modular connector comprises a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component is capable of connecting to the light bar and accommodating the cables. The second connecting component is capable of connecting to the first connecting component and the circuit board via the cables, enabling the second connecting component and the circuit board to transmit at least one of the signal and power. The second connecting component further comprises a second base, a plurality of second conductors, and a plurality of second hooks. The second base comprises a second body, a plurality of second cable troughs, a plurality of fourth cable troughs, and a plurality of second through holes. The second body forms the second and fourth cable troughs for accommodating the cables. The second cable troughs form a plurality of second clamping grooves. The second through holes extend through the second body, with their central axes offset by a second angle from the second cable troughs, and one end of each second through hole connects to the second cable troughs. The second conductors are disposed in the second cable troughs and the second through-holes. One end of each second conductor can be connected to the other end of the cables, and the other end of each second conductor can be connected to the second terminals. Second hooks are disposed in the second clamping grooves to secure the cables to the second cable troughs.

[0024] Preferably, the second base further includes a plurality of elastic members formed on two sides of the second body for fixing the second connecting component to the external shell having an opening.

[0025] Preferably, one end of the plurality of second conductors forms a second electrical hook for clamping the plurality of cables and electrically connecting to the conductors in the plurality of cables.

[0026] Preferably, outer edges of the plurality of second conductors have second stoppers for being fixed to the plurality of second through holes.

[0027] Preferably, the plurality of second clamping grooves are formed on an edge of the second body or adjacent to an edge of the second body.

[0028] Preferably, it further includes a plurality of second cable assemblies, and the second body further forms a plurality of second component grooves, the plurality of second cable assemblies are arranged corresponding to the plurality of second component grooves, the plurality of second component grooves are used to connect one end of at least two of the plurality of cables, and the plurality of second component grooves connect at least two of the plurality of second cable grooves and at least two of the plurality of second through holes.

[0029] Preferably, the plurality of second component slots form second locking portions to lock the plurality of second cable assemblies in the plurality of second component slots.

[0030] Preferably, the plurality of second cable troughs have a plurality of second surfaces and a plurality of fourth surfaces, and a step difference is provided between the plurality of second surfaces and the plurality of fourth surfaces for bending the plurality of cables.

[0031] Preferably, the second connecting component further includes a second cover body having a fourth body and a plurality of fourth locking portions formed on the periphery of the fourth body, and the second base further includes a plurality of sixth locking portions, the plurality of fourth locks being arranged corresponding to the plurality of sixth locking portions, and after the plurality of fourth locks are combined with the plurality of sixth locking portions, the plurality of second cable troughs are covered.

[0032] Preferably, the second cover further includes a plurality of second cable fixing members, which are formed on the fourth body and arranged corresponding to the plurality of second cable troughs. The second cover is combined with the second base to allow the plurality of cables to be arranged in the plurality of second cable troughs and the one end of the plurality of second conductors.

[0033] Preferably, the fourth cover includes a plurality of second pins, and the second body further includes a plurality of second blind holes. The second pins are arranged corresponding to the second blind holes to partially cover the second cable troughs and the fourth cable troughs.

[0034] Preferably, the plurality of second conductors are L-shaped, and ends of the plurality of second conductors are sheet-shaped or clip-type structures.

[0035] Compared to traditional modular connectors, the modular connector of the present invention provides different connection units, which can be used with cables of different lengths, thereby facilitating the design of backlight modules according to their size. Furthermore, the modular connector of the present invention provides a modular bridge between cables and light strips (such as LED modules), enabling easy configuration and maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] FIG. 1( a ) is a front perspective schematic diagram of a modular connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG1( b ) is a schematic perspective diagram of a module connector from a rear perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 To illustrate the present invention Figure 1(a) and 1(b) Exploded diagram of the first connecting component connecting the cable.

[0039] Figure 3 To illustrate the present invention Figure 2 A combined stereogram of the first connecting component.

[0040] FIG4(a) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of another combination of the cover and the cable.

[0041] FIG4( b ) is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of the first cover 1 in FIG4( a ) combined with the first base, a plurality of first conductors and a light bar of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 5 1( a ) and 1 ( b ) are schematic diagrams illustrating another embodiment of the first connecting assembly of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 6 To illustrate another embodiment of the first connecting component of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the first base of the first connecting assembly of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 8 To illustrate the present invention Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cable combined with the first connecting component.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the first connecting assembly combined light bar of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 10 To illustrate the present invention Figure 1(a) and 1(b) Exploded diagram of the second connecting component connecting cable.

[0048] Figure 11 To illustrate the present invention Figure 10 Another embodiment of the second cover.

[0049] Figure 12 To illustrate the present invention Figure 10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second conductor.

[0050] Figure 13 To illustrate the present invention Figure 10 Schematic cross-sectional view of the second connection component.

[0051] Figure 14 To illustrate the present invention Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the connection between the second conductor, the cable and the second terminal.

[0052] Figure 15 To illustrate the present invention Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the combination of the second connecting component and the cable.

[0053] Figure 16 A schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the second connecting assembly of the present invention.

[0054] Explanation of symbols:

[0055] 2…cable

[0056] 4…Light bar

[0057] 42…First terminal

[0058] 6…Circuit Board

[0059] 61…External colloid

[0060] 62…Second terminal

[0061] 8…External housing

[0062] 82…Open

[0063] 10…Module connector

[0064] 12, 12', 12"...First connection component

[0065] 1212…the third cover

[0066] 12122…first pin

[0067] 122…First seat

[0068] 1222, 1222'...the first body

[0069] 12222'...First component slot

[0070] 12224'…the third locking part

[0071] 12226…First stopper

[0072] 12228…first blind hole

[0073] 12242…First clamping slot

[0074] 12244…first surface

[0075] 12246…third surface

[0076] 1224…First cable duct

[0077] 1226…First through hole

[0078] 1228…Third cable duct

[0079] 12210…the seventh locking part

[0080] 124…First conductor

[0081] 1242…first electrical hook

[0082] 126…first hook

[0083] 127…first locking portion

[0084] 1272…bump

[0085] 128…first cover

[0086] 1282…The Third Body

[0087] 12822…Fifth locking part

[0088] 12824…Cable fixing

[0089] 12826…limit block

[0090] 1284…Pressing part

[0091] 1286…V-shaped clamping part

[0092] 1210…first cable assembly

[0093] 14, 14'...Second connecting component

[0094] 1412…The fourth cover

[0095] 14122…Second pin

[0096] 1410…Second cable assembly

[0097] 142…Second seat

[0098] 1421…First connection colloid

[0099] 14212…Second component slot

[0100] 1422…Second Body

[0101] 14228…Second blind hole

[0102] 1424…Second cable duct

[0103] 14242…Second clamping slot

[0104] 1426…Fourth cable duct

[0105] 1428…Second through hole

[0106] 14210…Sixth locking part

[0107] 144…Second conductor

[0108] 1442…second electrical hook

[0109] 1444…Second stopper

[0110] 146…Second hook

[0111] 148…Elastic parts

[0112] 1482…The Fourth Body

[0113] 14822…Fourth locking part

[0114] 14824…Second cable holder

[0115] 14826…Limit block

[0116] SP…Deformation Space

[0117] F…external force DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0118] In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail through the following specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0119] In the present invention, the terms "a" or "an" are used to describe units, elements, and components described herein. This is merely for convenience of description and to provide a general understanding of the scope of the present invention. Therefore, unless otherwise apparent, such descriptions should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

[0120] Throughout this disclosure, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," or any similar terms are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a component, structure, article, or device comprising multiple elements is not limited to only those elements listed herein but may include other elements not expressly listed but generally inherent to such component, structure, article, or device. Furthermore, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive or and not to an exclusive or.

[0121] For reference Figure 1(a) and 1(b) , are three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the modular connector of the first embodiment of the present invention from various viewing angles. FIG1(a) is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the modular connector of the first embodiment of the present invention from a front viewing angle, and FIG1(b) is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the modular connector of the first embodiment of the present invention from a back viewing angle.

[0122] In FIG. 1( a ) and FIG. 1( b ), a modular connector 10 transmits a signal (not shown) and power (not shown) between a light bar 4 and a circuit board 6 by connecting a plurality of cables 2. Here, the number of cables 2 is 4 as an example. In other embodiments, the number of cables 2 is not limited. The light bar 4 includes a plurality of first terminals 42 (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 8 ), and the circuit board 6 has a plurality of second terminals 62 (refer to Figure 13 ).

[0123] The modular connector 10 includes a first connecting component 12 and a second connecting component 14. Here, the modular connector 10 is locked in the outer housing 8 having an opening 82 as an example.

[0124] For reference Figure 2 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 1(a) and 1(b) Exploded view of the first connecting component connecting the cable. Figure 2 In the embodiment, the first connecting component 12 can be used to connect Figure 1(a) and 1(b) The light bar 4 is provided with a cable 2.

[0125] The first connecting component 12 further includes a first base 122 , a plurality of first conductors 124 and a plurality of first hooks 126 .

[0126] The first base 122 includes a first body 1222, a plurality of first cable troughs 1224, a plurality of first through holes 1226, and a plurality of third cable troughs 1228. The first body 1222 forms the first cable troughs 1224 and the third cable troughs 1228 to accommodate the cables 2. The first cable troughs 1224 form a plurality of first clamping grooves 12242. The first clamping grooves 12242 can be formed on the edge of the first body 1222 or adjacent to the edge of the first body 1222.

[0127] The first through holes 1226 extend through the first body 1222 with their central axes at a first angle relative to the first cable troughs 1224, where the first angle is 90 degrees. One end of the first through holes 1226 connects to the first cable troughs 1224. The first cable troughs 1224 and the first through holes 1226 form an L-shaped structure.

[0128] The first conductors 124 are disposed in the first cable ducts 1224 . One end of the first conductors 124 can be connected to one end of the cables 2 , and the other end of the first conductors 124 can be connected to the first terminals 42 .

[0129] The first hooks 126 are disposed in the first clamping grooves 12242 to fix the cables 2 in the first cable grooves 1224 .

[0130] Here, the first connecting component 12 may further include a first cover 128 having a third body 1282. A plurality of fifth locking portions 12822 are formed on the periphery of the third body 1282, and the first base 122 further includes a plurality of seventh locking portions 12210. The fifth locking portions 12822 are arranged corresponding to the seventh locking portions 12210. The fifth locking portions 12822 are combined with the seventh locking portions 12210 to cover the first cable troughs 1224. Figure 3 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 2 A combined stereogram of the first connecting component.

[0131] Here, the first connecting component 12 further includes a plurality of first locking portions 127, which are formed on both sides of the first body 122. For example, protrusions 1272 are formed on the first locking portions 127 as a locking structure. After the light bar 4 is provided with a plurality of fasteners (not shown), the first connecting component 12 is fixed to the light bar 4 by combining the first locking portions 127 with the fasteners. In addition, the first locking portions 127 and the first body 122 form a plurality of deformation spaces SP, and the first locking portions 127 have a plurality of pressing portions 1284. By applying an external force F, the pressing portions 1284 change the shape of the deformation spaces SP, so that the first locking portions 127 are detached from the fasteners. It is worth noting that, for the convenience of mechanical assembly, a V-shaped clamping portion 1286 can be formed on the first locking portions 127. In addition, here, a portion of the pressing portions 1284 is formed in the deformation spaces SP.

[0132] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment, the first connecting component 12 and the cables 2 are assembled in such a way that the cables 2 are first placed in the first cable troughs 1224 and the third cable troughs 1228. After the cables 2 are placed in the first body 1222, the first cover 128 is covered to shield the cables 2. In another embodiment, referring to FIG. 4(a), the present invention is described. Figure 2FIG4( a ) shows another schematic diagram of the combination of the cover and the cable. In FIG4( a ), the first cover 128 further includes a plurality of cable fixing members 12824. The cable fixing members 12824 are formed on the third body 1282 and are arranged corresponding to the first cable troughs 1224. The first cover 128 is combined with the first base 122 to enable the cables 2 to be placed in the first cable troughs 1224 and one end of the first conductors 124. In another embodiment, a stopper 12826 may be further included to fix the cables 2 in the first cable troughs 1224. FIG4( b ) shows a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of the first cover 1 in FIG4( a ) of the present invention combined with the first base, the plurality of first conductors, and the light bar. Here, one end of the first conductors 124 forms a first electrical hook 1242 to clamp the cables 2 and electrically connect to a conductor (not shown) inside the cables 2 . The conductor is, for example, a copper wire wrapped around the cables 2 .

[0133] Returning to FIG. 1( a ), the first connecting component 12 described above is not located at the end of the modular connector 10. If it is located at the first connecting component 12 ′ of the modular connector 10, at least one of the cables 2 is simultaneously disposed in the first cable troughs 1224 and the third cable troughs 1228 to form an electrical circuit. Figure 5 , is a schematic diagram illustrating another implementation of the first connecting component of Figures 1(a) and 1(b) of the present invention.

[0134] Furthermore, the first cover 128 is not a necessary structure. In other embodiments, the first cover 128 may not be necessary. Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 To illustrate another embodiment of the first connecting component of the present invention; and, Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the first base of the first connecting assembly of the present invention.

[0135] At Figure 6 In the embodiment, the first connecting component 12" includes not only the first base 122, the first body 1222, the first cable troughs 1224, the first through holes 1226 and the third cable troughs 1228 mentioned in the aforementioned first connecting component 12, but the difference is the connection method of the cables 2. In this embodiment, the first connecting component 12" further includes a plurality of first cable assemblies 1210, and the first body 1222' further forms a plurality of first component grooves 12222'. The first cable assemblies 1210 are arranged corresponding to the first component grooves 12222'. The first component grooves 12222' are used to connect one end of at least two of the cables 2. The first component grooves 12222' are connected to at least two of the first cable troughs 1224 and at least two of the first through holes 1226.

[0136] Here, the first component slots 12222' form third locking portions 12224' to lock the first cable assembly 1210 in the first component slots 12222'. Figure 8 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the cable combined with the first connecting component. Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the embodiment, the first cable troughs 1224 have a plurality of first surfaces 12244 and a plurality of third surfaces 12246. A step is defined between the first surfaces 12244 and the third surfaces 12246 to bend the cables 2. Furthermore, the first body 1222' further includes a first stopper 12226 formed in the deformation spaces SP to determine the amount of deformation of the pressing portions 1284 acting on the shape of the deformation spaces SP.

[0137] In addition, in addition to the aforementioned embodiment that does not require the first cover 128, there is another embodiment. Figure 9 , is a schematic diagram illustrating another implementation of the first connecting component combined light bar of the present invention.

[0138] The modular connector 10 further includes a third cover 1212 having a plurality of first pins 12122 , and the first body 1222 further includes a plurality of first blind holes 12228 . The first pins 12122 are disposed corresponding to the first blind holes 12228 to partially cover the first cable troughs 1224 and the third cable troughs 1228 .

[0139] Returning to FIG. 1( a ), the second connection component 14 can be connected to the first connection component 12 and to the circuit board 6 through the cables 2 , so that the second connection component 14 can transmit at least one of a signal and power to the circuit board.

[0140] For reference Figure 10 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 1(a) and 1(b) Exploded view of the second connecting component connecting cable. Figure 10 In the embodiment, the second connection component 14 can be connected to the first connection component 12 and the circuit board 6 through the cables 2, so that the second connection component 14 and the circuit board 6 can transmit at least one of a signal and power.

[0141] The second connecting component 14 further includes a second base 142 , a plurality of second conductors 144 and a plurality of second hooks 146 .

[0142] The second base 142 includes a second body 1422 , a plurality of second cable troughs 1424 , a plurality of fourth cable troughs 1426 , and a plurality of second through holes 1428 .

[0143] The second body 1422 is formed with second cable troughs 1424 and fourth cable troughs 1426 for accommodating the cables 2. The second cable troughs 1424 are formed with a plurality of second clamping grooves 14242. Second through holes 1428 extend through the second body 1422, with their central axes at a second angle relative to the second cable troughs 1424. Here, the second angle is 90 degrees. Furthermore, one end of each second through hole 1428 communicates with the second cable troughs 1424.

[0144] The second conductors 144 are disposed in the second cable ducts 1424 and the second through holes 1428. One end of the second conductors 144 can be connected to the other end of the cables 2, and the other end of the second conductors 144 can be connected to the second terminals 62.

[0145] The second hooks 146 are disposed on the second holding grooves 14242 to fix the cables 2 on the second cable grooves 1424. Here, the second holding grooves 14242 are formed on the edge of the second body 1422 or are adjacent to the edge of the second body 1422.

[0146] Here, the second connecting assembly 14 further includes a plurality of elastic members 148 formed on two sides of the second body 1422 , so as to fix the second connecting assembly 14 to the outer housing 8 having the opening 82 as shown in FIG. 1( a ).

[0147] In addition, the second connecting component 14 further includes a second cover body 148 having a fourth body 1482 and a plurality of fourth locking portions 14822 are formed on the periphery of the fourth body 1482, and the second base further includes a plurality of sixth locking portions 14210, and the fourth locking portions 14822 are arranged corresponding to the sixth locking portions 14210. After the fourth locking portions 14822 are combined with the sixth locking portions 14210, the second cable troughs 1424 are covered.

[0148] You can also refer to Figure 11 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 10 Another embodiment of the second cover. Figure 12 The second cover 148 further includes a plurality of second cable fixing members 14824. These second cable fixing members 14824 are formed on the fourth body 1482 and are disposed corresponding to the second cable troughs 1424. The second cover 148 is coupled to the second base 142 to allow the cables 2 to be positioned between the second cable troughs 1424 and one end of the second conductors 144 (hereinafter referred to as the end forming the second electrical hook 1442). In another embodiment, a stopper 14826 may be further included to secure the cables 2 to the second cable troughs 1424.

[0149] For reference Figure 12 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second conductor. Figure 11 In the embodiment, the second conductor 144 is illustrated as an L-shaped structure. One end of the second conductor 144 forms a second electrical hook 1442 for clamping the cables 2 and electrically connecting to the conductor (not shown) inside the cables 2. The ends of the second conductors 144 can be a sheet or a clip-type structure. In another embodiment, the outer edges of the second conductors 144 have second stoppers 1444 for fixing to the second through holes 1428. Figure 13 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 10 A cross-sectional diagram of the second connection component. Figure 13 In the embodiment, the second conductors 144 are inserted into the second through holes 1428 to connect to the second terminals 62 of the circuit board 6. In addition, the second terminals 62 can be provided with an external colloid 61, and the second body 1422 can be provided with a first connecting colloid 1421. The external colloid 61 and the first connecting colloid 1421 can determine the connection mode, for example, Figure 13 In FIG. 6 , the external colloid 61 moves horizontally from the right to the left of the drawing to connect in the vertical direction. In addition, the connection method of the second conductor 144, the cable 2 and the second terminal 62 can be referred to in conjunction with FIG. Figure 14 , explaining the present invention Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the connection between the second conductor, the cable and the second terminal.

[0150] For reference Figure 15 , to illustrate the present invention Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the combination of the second connecting component and the cable. Figure 15 In the embodiment, the second connecting component 14" further includes a plurality of second cable assemblies 1410, and the second body 1422 further forms a plurality of second component grooves 14212. The second cable assemblies 1410 are arranged corresponding to the second component grooves 14212, and the second component grooves 14212 can connect one end of at least two of the cables 2. The second component grooves 14212 are connected to at least two of the second cable grooves 1424 and at least two of the second through holes 1428. Furthermore, the second component slots 14212 form second locking portions 1424 for locking the second cable assembly 1410 in the second component slots 14212. Furthermore, the second cable slots 14212 have a plurality of second surfaces (not shown) and a plurality of fourth surfaces (not shown). For a description of these, reference can be made to the aforementioned structural description and will not be repeated here. According to the aforementioned embodiment, a step difference is provided between the second surfaces and the fourth surfaces to allow for bending of the cables 2.

[0151] In addition to the aforementioned embodiment in which the second connecting component 14 does not require the second cover 148, there is another embodiment. Figure 16, is a schematic diagram illustrating another implementation of the second connecting component of the present invention.

[0152] The modular connector 10 further includes a fourth cover 1412 having a plurality of second pins 14122 , and the second body 1422 further includes a plurality of second blind holes 14228 . The second pins 14122 are disposed corresponding to the second blind holes 14228 to partially cover the second cable troughs 1424 and the fourth cable troughs 1426 .

[0153] The present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these embodiments are intended only to illustrate the present invention and should not be construed as limiting its scope. It should be noted that any equivalent variations and substitutions to the embodiments are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A modular connector, characterized in that: It transmits signals and power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables, wherein the light bar has a plurality of first terminals, and the circuit board has a plurality of second terminals. The module connector includes: A first connecting component is configured to connect the light bar and to arrange the plurality of cables. The first connecting component further comprises: The first base comprises a first body, a plurality of first cable troughs, a plurality of first through holes, and a plurality of third cable troughs. The first body forms the plurality of first cable troughs and the plurality of third cable troughs for arranging the plurality of cables. The plurality of first cable troughs form a plurality of first clamping grooves. The plurality of first through holes penetrate the first body with their central axes being at a first angle relative to the plurality of first cable troughs. One end of the plurality of first through holes is connected to the plurality of first cable troughs. a plurality of first conductors disposed in the plurality of first cable ducts, one end of the plurality of first conductors being connected to one end of the plurality of cables, and the other end of the plurality of first conductors being connected to the plurality of first terminals; as well as a plurality of first hooks disposed in the plurality of first clamping grooves to fix the plurality of cables in the plurality of first cable grooves; The second connecting component is connected to the first connecting component through the plurality of cables and is connected to the circuit board, so that the second connecting component and the circuit board transmit at least one of the signal and the power.

2. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first connecting component further includes a plurality of first locking portions, which are formed on two sides of the first body. After the light strip is provided with a plurality of fasteners, the first connecting component is fixed to the light strip by combining the plurality of fasteners with the plurality of first locking portions.

3. The modular connector according to claim 2, wherein: The multiple first locking parts and the first body form multiple deformation spaces, and the multiple first locking parts have multiple pressing parts. By applying an external force, the multiple pressing parts change the shape of the multiple deformation spaces so that the multiple first locking parts are detached from the multiple fasteners.

4. The modular connector according to claim 3, wherein: The first body further includes a first stopper formed in the plurality of deformation spaces to determine the deformation amount of the plurality of pressing portions acting on the shapes of the plurality of deformation spaces.

5. The modular connector according to claim 4, wherein: Part of the plurality of pressing portions is formed in the plurality of deformation spaces.

6. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the plurality of first conductors forms a first electrical hook for clamping the plurality of cables and electrically connecting to the conductors in the plurality of cables.

7. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: At least one of the plurality of cables is simultaneously disposed in the plurality of first cable troughs and the plurality of third cable troughs to form an electrical loop.

8. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes a plurality of first cable assemblies, and the first body further forms a plurality of first component slots. The plurality of first cable assemblies are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first component slots. The plurality of first component slots are used to connect one end of at least two of the plurality of cables. The plurality of first component slots communicate at least two of the plurality of first cable slots and at least two of the plurality of first through holes.

9. The modular connector according to claim 8, wherein: The plurality of first component slots form a third locking portion to lock the plurality of first cable assemblies in the plurality of first component slots.

10. The modular connector according to claim 9, wherein: The plurality of first cable troughs have a plurality of first surfaces and a plurality of third surfaces, and a step difference is formed between the plurality of first surfaces and the plurality of third surfaces so as to bend the plurality of cables.

11. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of first clamping grooves are formed on the edge of the first body or adjacent to the edge of the first body.

12. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first connecting component further includes a first cover having a third body and a plurality of fifth locking portions formed on the periphery of the third body, and the first base further includes a plurality of seventh locking portions, the plurality of fifth locking portions are arranged corresponding to the plurality of seventh locking portions, and the plurality of fifth locking portions are combined with the plurality of seventh locking portions to cover the plurality of first cable troughs.

13. The modular connector according to claim 12, wherein: The first cover further includes a plurality of cable fixing members, which are formed on the third body and arranged corresponding to the plurality of first cable troughs. The first cover is combined with the first base to allow the plurality of cables to be arranged in the plurality of first cable troughs and the one end of the plurality of first conductors.

14. The modular connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first body further comprises a third cover having a plurality of first pins, and the first body further comprises a plurality of first blind holes. The plurality of first pins are arranged corresponding to the plurality of first blind holes to cover part of the plurality of first cable troughs and the plurality of third cable troughs.

15. A modular connector, characterized in that: It transmits signals and power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables, wherein the light bar has a plurality of first terminals, and the circuit board has a plurality of second terminals. The module connector includes: A first connecting component for connecting the light bar and arranging the plurality of cables; a second connecting component for connecting to the first connecting component and the circuit board through the plurality of cables, wherein the second connecting component and the circuit board transmit at least one of the signal and the power, and the second connecting component further comprises: The second base comprises a second body, a plurality of second cable troughs, a plurality of fourth cable troughs, and a plurality of second through holes. The second body forms the plurality of second cable troughs and the plurality of fourth cable troughs for arranging the plurality of cables. The plurality of second cable troughs form a plurality of second clamping grooves. The plurality of second through holes penetrate the second body with their central axes at a second angle to the plurality of second cable troughs. One end of the plurality of second through holes is connected to the plurality of second cable troughs. a plurality of second conductors disposed in the plurality of second cable ducts and the plurality of second through holes, one end of the plurality of second conductors being connected to the other end of the plurality of cables, and the other end of the plurality of second conductors being connected to the plurality of second terminals; as well as A plurality of second hooks are disposed in the plurality of second clamping grooves to fix the plurality of cables in the plurality of second cable grooves.

16. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: The second base further includes a plurality of elastic members formed on two sides of the second body for fixing the second connecting component to the external shell with an opening.

17. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: One end of the plurality of second conductors forms a second electrical hook for clamping the plurality of cables and electrically connecting to the conductors in the plurality of cables.

18. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: The outer edges of the plurality of second conductors have second stopping parts for being fixed to the plurality of second through holes.

19. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: The plurality of second clamping grooves are formed on the edge of the second body or adjacent to the edge of the second body.

20. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: It further includes a plurality of second cable assemblies, and the second body further forms a plurality of second component slots. The plurality of second cable assemblies are arranged corresponding to the plurality of second component slots. The plurality of second component slots are used to connect one end of at least two of the plurality of cables. The plurality of second component slots communicate at least two of the plurality of second cable slots and at least two of the plurality of second through holes.

21. The modular connector according to claim 20, wherein: The plurality of second component slots form second locking portions for locking the plurality of second cable assemblies in the plurality of second component slots.

22. The modular connector according to claim 21, wherein: The plurality of second cable troughs have a plurality of second surfaces and a plurality of fourth surfaces, and a step difference is formed between the plurality of second surfaces and the plurality of fourth surfaces so as to bend the plurality of cables.

23. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: The second connecting component further includes a second cover body having a fourth body and a plurality of fourth locking portions formed on the periphery of the fourth body, and the second base further includes a plurality of sixth locking portions, the plurality of fourth locking portions are arranged corresponding to the plurality of sixth locking portions, and after the plurality of fourth locking portions are combined with the plurality of sixth locking portions, the plurality of second cable troughs are covered.

24. The modular connector according to claim 23, wherein: The second cover further includes a plurality of second cable fixing members, which are formed on the fourth body and arranged corresponding to the plurality of second cable troughs. The second cover is combined with the second base to allow the plurality of cables to be arranged in the plurality of second cable troughs and the one end of the plurality of second conductors.

25. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: The second body further comprises a fourth cover having a plurality of second pins, and the second body further comprises a plurality of second blind holes. The plurality of second pins are arranged corresponding to the plurality of second blind holes to cover part of the plurality of second cable troughs and the plurality of fourth cable troughs.

26. The modular connector according to claim 15, wherein: The plurality of second conductors are in an L-shape, and ends of the plurality of second conductors are in a sheet-like or clip-type structure.

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