Connector insertion core assembly, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector insertion core assembly, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector insertion core assembly comprises an insertion core body which is provided with a power supply terminal jack, a signal terminal jack, a grounding terminal jack and a data module jack; the power supply terminal is arranged in the power supply terminal jack; the signal terminal is arranged in the signal terminal jack; the grounding terminal is arranged in the grounding terminal jack; and the data module is arranged in the data module jack. The data module comprises a shielding shell; the insulator is arranged in the shielding shell; and a plurality of data terminals disposed in the insulator. The shielding shell isolates the plurality of data terminals from the power supply terminal, the signal terminal and the grounding terminal. The connector can realize transmission of electric power, signals and data at the same time, and has good grounding and electromagnetic shielding functions. Therefore, an independent data connector does not need to be provided, the cost is reduced, the size is reduced, and the use convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector ferrule assembly, including a connector of the connector ferrule assembly and a connector assembly including the connector. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial equipment such as industrial robots and industrial servo motors, miniaturization and integration have become an inevitable trend in technological development. As an essential part of the input and output of electrical equipment, for electrical connectors, how to provide power, signal, and data transmission simultaneously in a narrow space, miniaturized and integrated electrical connectors are also an inevitable trend. In the prior art, electrical connectors usually only integrate power terminals and signal terminals, and do not have terminals for data transmission (for example, terminals for transmitting Cat5 data). Therefore, in the prior art, a separate data connector needs to be provided, which will lead to problems such as increased cost, increased volume, and inconvenient use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention aims to solve at least one of the above problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector ferrule assembly is provided. The connector ferrule assembly includes: a ferrule body, formed with a power terminal jack, a signal terminal jack, a ground terminal jack, and a data module jack; a power terminal, disposed in the power terminal jack; a signal terminal, disposed in the signal terminal jack; a ground terminal, disposed in the ground terminal jack; and a data module, disposed in the data module jack. The data module includes: a shielding case; an insulator, disposed in the shielding case; and a plurality of data terminals, disposed in the insulator. The shielding case isolates the plurality of data terminals from the power terminal, the signal terminal, and the ground terminal.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of data terminals are used for transmitting Ethernet data.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulator includes a cylindrical body portion, and a plurality of receiving grooves opening outward are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the body portion. The plurality of receiving grooves extend along the axial direction of the body portion and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the body portion. The plurality of data terminals are respectively disposed in the plurality of receiving grooves.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a C-shaped snap ring portion is formed in the receiving groove, and a card slot is formed on the data terminal. The C-shaped snap ring portion is snapped into the card slot on the data terminal to hold the data terminal in the receiving groove.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the data module further includes: an insulating sleeve, sleeved on the body portion of the insulator, and the peripheral wall of the insulating sleeve is used to abut against the data terminal to constrain the data terminal in the receiving groove of the insulator.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a joining protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the rear end of the body portion of the insulator, and a joining notch is formed on the rear end of the peripheral wall of the insulating sleeve. The joining protrusion is joined with the joining notch to lock the insulating sleeve to the insulator.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the front end wall of the insulating sleeve abuts against the front end face of the body portion of the insulator, and a through hole allowing the data terminal to pass through is formed on the front end wall of the insulating sleeve. The front end of the data terminal protrudes from the through hole on the front end wall of the insulating sleeve for mating connection with a mating data terminal.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, guiding ribs extending along its axial direction are formed on the body portion of the insulator, and the guiding ribs separate two adjacent receiving grooves; guiding grooves extending axially are formed on the inner side of the peripheral wall of the insulating sleeve, and the guiding ribs cooperate with the guiding grooves to guide the insertion of the body portion into the insulating sleeve.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulator further includes connecting legs extending backward from the rear end of the body portion and a limiting protrusion formed at the end of the connecting legs. The limiting protrusion is located outside the shielding case and one side of it abuts against the limiting step in the data module jack to axially position the data module.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector ferrule assembly further includes: an end cap, installed on the rear end of the ferrule body and formed with a plurality of through holes corresponding to the power terminal jack, the signal terminal jack, the ground terminal jack, and the data module jack respectively. The end cap includes a cover plate for abutting against the rear end face of the ferrule body and a data module anti-withdrawal arm connected to the cover plate. The data module anti-withdrawal arm extends into the data module jack and abuts against the other side of the limiting protrusion of the data module to prevent the data module from being pulled out of the data module jack.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an axially extending relief groove is formed on the peripheral wall of the rear end of the shielding case, and the root of the limiting protrusion connected to the connecting leg cooperates with the relief groove to guide the insertion of the insulator into the shielding case.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of axially extending partition slits are formed on the peripheral wall at the front end of the shielding case, and the plurality of partition slits are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the shielding case, so that the peripheral wall at the front end of the shielding case can elastically deform in the radial direction to be in electrical contact with the inserted mating shielding case.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the data module further includes: a support sleeve; and a crimping ring sleeved on the rear end of the support sleeve, the crimping ring being used to crimp the shielding layer of the data cable to the rear end of the support sleeve, and the front end of the support sleeve is inserted into the rear end of the shielding case.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the data module further includes: a locking sleeve sleeved on the support sleeve and the crimping ring, a first step is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the locking sleeve, and a second step is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the support sleeve, and the first step and the second step respectively abut against the axial two ends of the crimping ring to axially position the crimping ring.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first protrusion is formed on the outer peripheral surface at the rear end of the shielding case, and a second protrusion is formed on the inner peripheral surface at the front end of the locking sleeve. The rear end of the shielding case is inserted into the front end of the locking sleeve, and the first protrusion is engaged with the second protrusion to connect the shielding case to the locking sleeve.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the grounding terminal includes: a mating portion located at one end of the grounding terminal for mating with a mating grounding terminal; a wiring portion located at the other end of the grounding terminal for electrically connecting to a grounding wire; and a block portion located between the mating portion and the wiring portion for being fixed in the grounding terminal jack, the cross section of the block portion is in a horseshoe shape, and the grounding terminal jack cooperates with the block portion to position the block portion.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first card slot is formed on the block portion, and a second card slot is formed on the inner wall surface of the grounding terminal jack. The first card slot and the second card slot form a C-shaped card slot; the connector core assembly further includes a C-shaped clamping member, and the C-shaped clamping member is inserted into the C-shaped card slot formed by the first card slot and the second card slot to axially position the grounding terminal.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a radial flange is formed on the power terminal, and one side of the radial flange abuts against a step in the power terminal socket to axially position the power terminal; the end cap further includes a power terminal retaining arm connected to the cover plate, and the power terminal retaining arm extends into the power terminal socket and abuts against the other side of the radial flange to prevent the power terminal from being pulled out of the power terminal socket.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power terminal retaining arm includes: a straight arm portion, one end of which is connected to the cover plate and extends axially along the core body from the cover plate; and an inclined arm portion, connected to the other end of the straight arm portion and extending obliquely with respect to the axial direction, and the end of the inclined arm portion abuts against the radial flange of the power terminal.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an elastic locking member is mounted on the signal terminal, and the elastic locking member abuts against a step in the signal terminal socket to prevent the signal terminal from being pulled out of the signal terminal socket.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the end cap further includes a buckle connected to the side of the cover plate, a slot is formed in the buckle, and a protrusion is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the core body, and the protrusion is engaged into the slot of the buckle to fix the end cap to the rear end of the core body.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the end cap further includes a plurality of engaging posts protruding from the inner side surface of the cover plate, and a plurality of engaging holes are formed on the rear end surface of the core body, and the plurality of engaging posts are respectively inserted into the plurality of engaging holes in an interference fit manner to increase the bonding force between the end cap and the core body.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector core assembly includes four of the power terminals, four signal terminals, one ground terminal and one data module; the four power terminals, four signal terminals and one ground terminal are arranged around the data module, and the data module includes six data terminals.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned connector core assembly, which is inserted into the connector housing.

[0028] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the outer surface of the ferrule body, and the connector further includes a first sealing ring installed in the sealing ring mounting groove. The first sealing ring is radially pressed between the connector housing and the ferrule body to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a threaded hole is formed on the grounding terminal, and a connection hole is formed on the connector housing; the connector further includes a threaded connection member, and the threaded connection member passes through the connection hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole to fix the connector ferrule assembly in the connector housing.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a second sealing ring sleeved on the threaded connection member. The second sealing ring is pressed between the head of the threaded connection member and the connector housing and surrounds the opening of the connection hole for sealing the connection hole.

[0031] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector that mates with the connector.

[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a male connector and the mating connector is a female connector; or the connector is a female connector and the mating connector is a male connector.

[0033] In the foregoing various exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the connector not only integrates power terminals, signal terminals, and grounding terminals, but also integrates a data module for transmitting data. Therefore, the connector of the present invention can simultaneously achieve the transmission of power, signals, and data, and has good grounding and electromagnetic shielding functions. Therefore, the present invention does not require a separate data connector, reducing costs, decreasing the volume, and improving the convenience of use.

[0034] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0035] Figure 1 A perspective schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front.

[0036] Figure 2 A perspective schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side.

[0037] Figure 3 Exploded schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear;

[0038] Figure 4 Exploded schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front;

[0039] Figure 5 Stereoscopic schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side, showing a C-shaped clip and a threaded connector for fixing a ground terminal;

[0040] Figure 6 Stereoscopic schematic view of a ferrule body of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side;

[0041] Figure 7 Stereoscopic schematic view of a ferrule body of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear;

[0042] Figure 8 Stereoscopic schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention with the ferrule body removed;

[0043] Figure 9 Assembly schematic view of an end cap and a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 10 Exploded schematic view of an end cap and a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 11 Stereoscopic schematic view of a signal terminal of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 12 Stereoscopic schematic view of a ground terminal of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 13 Stereoscopic schematic view of a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 14 Axial sectional view of a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 15A schematic exploded view of a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0050] Figure 16 A perspective view of an insulator, an insulating sleeve, and data terminals of a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front is shown;

[0051] Figure 17 A perspective view of an insulator, an insulating sleeve, and data terminals of a data module of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear is shown. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0052] Hereinafter, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further specifically described through embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate 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 of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0053] In addition, in the following detailed description, for the sake of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it is obvious 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 to simplify the drawings.

[0054] According to a general inventive concept of the present invention, a connector ferrule assembly is provided. The connector ferrule assembly includes: a ferrule body formed with a power terminal jack, a signal terminal jack, a ground terminal jack, and a data module jack; a power terminal disposed in the power terminal jack; a signal terminal disposed in the signal terminal jack; a ground terminal disposed in the ground terminal jack; and a data module disposed in the data module jack. The data module includes: a shielding case; an insulator disposed in the shielding case; and a plurality of data terminals disposed in the insulator. The shielding case isolates the plurality of data terminals from the power terminal, the signal terminal, and the ground terminal.

[0055] According to another general inventive concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a connector housing; and the aforementioned connector ferrule assembly inserted into the connector housing.

[0056] According to another general inventive concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector that mates with the connector.

[0057] Figure 1Shows a perspective schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front; Figure 2 Shows a perspective schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side; Figure 3 Shows an exploded schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear; Figure 4 Shows an exploded schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front; Figure 13 Shows a perspective schematic view of the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 Shows an axial sectional view of the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 Shows an exploded schematic view of the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 Shows a perspective schematic view of the insulator 50, insulating sleeve 53 and data terminals 52 of the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front; Figure 17 Shows a perspective schematic view of the insulator 50, insulating sleeve 53 and data terminals 52 of the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear.

[0058] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector ferrule assembly is disclosed. The connector ferrule assembly mainly includes: a ferrule body 1, power terminals 2, signal terminals 3, ground terminals 4 and a data module 5. Power terminal jacks 102, signal terminal jacks 103, ground terminal jacks 104 and data module jacks 105 are formed in the ferrule body 1. The power terminals 2 are arranged in the power terminal jacks 102. The signal terminals 3 are arranged in the signal terminal jacks 103. The ground terminals 4 are arranged in the ground terminal jacks 104. The data module 5 is arranged in the data module jacks 105.

[0059] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the data module 5 mainly includes: a shielding case 51, an insulator 50 and a plurality of data terminals 52. The insulator 50 is arranged in the shielding case 51. The plurality of data terminals 52 are arranged in the insulator 50. The shielding case 51 isolates the plurality of data terminals 52 from the power terminals 2, signal terminals 3 and ground terminals 4.

[0060] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of data terminals 52 are used to transmit Ethernet data, for example, for transmitting Cat5 data.

[0061] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the insulator 50 includes a cylindrical body portion 500, and a plurality of receiving grooves 501 that open outward are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the body portion 500. The plurality of receiving grooves 501 extend along the axial direction of the body portion 500 and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the body portion 500. The plurality of data terminals 52 are respectively disposed in the plurality of receiving grooves 501.

[0062] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a C-shaped snap ring portion 50a is formed in the receiving groove 501, and a card slot 52a is formed on the data terminal 52. The C-shaped snap ring portion 50a is snapped into the card slot 52a on the data terminal 52 to hold the data terminal 52 in the receiving groove 501.

[0063] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the data module 5 further includes an insulating sleeve 53, and the insulating sleeve 53 is sleeved on the body portion 500 of the insulator 50. The peripheral wall 530 of the insulating sleeve 53 is used to abut against the data terminal 52 to confine the data terminal 52 in the receiving groove 501 of the insulator 50.

[0064] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a joining projection 50b is formed on the outer surface of the rear end of the body portion 500 of the insulator 50, and a joining notch 53b is formed on the rear end of the peripheral wall 530 of the insulating sleeve 53. The joining projection 50b is joined to the joining notch 53b to lock the insulating sleeve 53 to the insulator 50.

[0065] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the front end wall 531 of the insulating sleeve 53 abuts against the front end surface of the body portion 500 of the insulator 50, and a through hole allowing the data terminal 52 to pass through is formed on the front end wall 531 of the insulating sleeve 53. The front end of the data terminal 52 protrudes from the through hole on the front end wall 531 of the insulating sleeve 53 for mating connection with a mating data terminal.

[0066] As Figures 1-4 and Figures 13-17As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a guiding rib 50c extending along its axial direction is formed on the body portion 500 of the insulator 50, and the guiding rib 50c separates two adjacent receiving grooves 501 from each other. An axially extending guiding groove 53c is formed on the inner side of the peripheral wall 530 of the insulating sleeve 53, and the guiding rib 50c cooperates with the guiding groove 53c to guide the insertion of the body portion 500 into the insulating sleeve 53.

[0067] Figure 5 Showing a perspective schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from one side, in which a C-shaped holder 43 and a threaded connector 44 for fixing the ground terminal 4 are shown; Figure 6 Showing a perspective schematic view of the ferrule body of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from one side; Figure 7 Showing a perspective schematic view of the ferrule body of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear; Figure 8 Showing a perspective schematic view of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which the ferrule body 1 is removed; Figure 9 Showing an assembly schematic view of the end cap 7 and the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 Showing an exploded schematic view of the end cap 7 and the data module 5 of a connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the insulator 50 further includes a connecting leg 502 extending rearward from the rear end of the body portion 500 and a limiting protrusion 505 formed at the end of the connecting leg 502. The limiting protrusion 505 is located outside the shielding case 51 and one side of it abuts against a limiting step 105a in the data module jack 105 to axially position the data module 5.

[0069] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector ferrule assembly further includes an end cap 7. The end cap 7 is installed on the rear end of the ferrule body 1 and is formed with a plurality of through holes respectively corresponding to the power terminal jack 102, the signal terminal jack 103, the ground terminal jack 104, and the data module jack 105. The end cap 7 includes a cover plate 70 for abutting against the rear end face of the ferrule body 1 and a data module anti-withdrawal arm 75 connected to the cover plate 70. The data module anti-withdrawal arm 75 extends into the data module jack 105 and abuts against the other side of the limiting protrusion 505 of the data module 5 to prevent the data module 5 from being pulled out of the data module jack 105.

[0070] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an axially extending relief groove 51a is formed in the peripheral wall at the rear end of the shielding case 51. The root of the limiting projection 505 connected to the connecting leg 502 cooperates with the relief groove 51a to guide the insertion of the insulator 50 into the shielding case 51.

[0071] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of axially extending dividing slits 51c are formed in the peripheral wall at the front end of the shielding case 51. The plurality of dividing slits 51c are spaced apart circumferentially on the shielding case 51, such that the peripheral wall at the front end of the shielding case 51 can elastically deform in the radial direction to make electrical contact with an inserted mating shielding case (not shown).

[0072] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the data module 5 further includes: a support sleeve 55 and a crimping ring 56. The crimping ring 56 is sleeved on the rear end of the support sleeve 55. The crimping ring 56 is used to crimp the shielding layer of the data cable to the rear end of the support sleeve 55, and the front end of the support sleeve 55 is inserted into the rear end of the shielding case 51.

[0073] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the data module 5 further includes a latch sleeve 54. The latch sleeve 54 is sleeved on the support sleeve 55 and the crimping ring 56. A first step 54a is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the latch sleeve 54, and a second step 55a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the support sleeve 55. The first step 54a and the second step 55a respectively abut against the axial two ends of the crimping ring 56 to axially position the crimping ring 56.

[0074] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 13-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first projection 51b is formed on the outer peripheral surface at the rear end of the shielding case 51, and a second projection 54b is formed on the inner peripheral surface at the front end of the latch sleeve 54. The rear end of the shielding case 51 is inserted into the front end of the latch sleeve 54, and the first projection 51b engages with the second projection 54b to connect the shielding case 51 to the latch sleeve 54.

[0075] Figure 12 A perspective view showing the ground terminal 4 of the connector ferrule assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 12-17As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the ground terminal 4 includes: a mating portion 41, a wiring portion 42, and a block portion 40. The mating portion 41 is located at one end of the ground terminal 4 and is used for mating with a mating ground terminal (not shown). The wiring portion 42 is located at the other end of the ground terminal 4 and is used for electrically connecting to a ground wire (not shown). The wiring portion 42 can be, for example, crimped to the ground wire. The block portion 40 is located between the mating portion 41 and the wiring portion 42 and is used for being fixed in the ground terminal socket 104. In the illustrated embodiment, the cross-section of the block portion 40 is in a horseshoe shape, and the ground terminal socket 104 cooperates with the block portion 40 to position the block portion 40.

[0077] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 12-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first card slot 4a is formed on the block portion 40, and a second card slot 104a is formed on the inner wall surface of the ground terminal socket 104. The first card slot 4a and the second card slot 104a form a C-shaped card slot. The connector insert assembly further includes a C-shaped holding member 43, and the C-shaped holding member 43 is inserted into the C-shaped card slot formed by the first card slot 4a and the second card slot 104a to axially position the ground terminal 4.

[0078] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 12-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a radial flange 2b is formed on the power terminal 2, and one side of the radial flange 2b abuts against a step in the power terminal socket 102 to axially position the power terminal 2. The end cap 7 further includes a power terminal retaining arm 72 connected to the cover plate 70. The power terminal retaining arm 72 extends into the power terminal socket 102 and abuts against the other side of the radial flange 2b to prevent the power terminal 2 from being pulled out of the power terminal socket 102.

[0079] As Figures 1-10 and Figures 12-17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the power terminal retaining arm 72 includes: a straight arm portion 72a and an inclined arm portion 72b. One end of the straight arm portion 72a is connected to the cover plate 70 and extends along the axial direction of the insert body 1 starting from the cover plate 70. The inclined arm portion 72b is connected to the other end of the straight arm portion 72a and extends obliquely with respect to the axial direction. The end of the inclined arm portion 72b abuts against the radial flange 2b of the power terminal 2.

[0080] Figure 11 A perspective view showing a signal terminal 3 of a connector insert assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an elastic locking member 3a is mounted on the signal terminal 3, and the elastic locking member 3a abuts against a step in the signal terminal socket 103 to prevent the signal terminal 3 from being pulled out of the signal terminal socket 103.

[0082] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the end cap 7 further includes a buckle 71 connected to the side of the cover plate 70. A slot hole 71a is formed in the buckle 71, and a protrusion 171a is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the ferrule 1. The protrusion 171a is engaged into the slot hole 71a of the buckle 71 to fix the end cap 7 to the rear end of the ferrule 1.

[0083] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the end cap 7 further includes a plurality of engaging posts 76 protruding from the inner side surface of the cover plate 70. A plurality of engaging holes 106 are formed on the rear end surface of the ferrule 1. The plurality of engaging posts 76 are respectively inserted into the plurality of engaging holes 106 in an interference fit manner to increase the engaging force between the end cap 7 and the ferrule 1.

[0084] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector ferrule assembly includes four power terminals 2, four signal terminals 3, one ground terminal 4 and one data module 5. The four power terminals 2, the four signal terminals 3 and one ground terminal 4 are arranged around the data module 5, and the data module 5 includes six data terminals 52. In the illustrated embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the power terminal 2 can be up to 4 square millimeters, the cross-sectional area of the signal terminal 3 can be up to 2.5 square millimeters, and the cross-sectional area of the ground terminal 4 can be up to 4 square millimeters.

[0085] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is further disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing (not shown) and the aforementioned connector ferrule assembly. The connector ferrule assembly is inserted into the connector housing.

[0086] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring mounting groove 116 is formed on the outer surface of the ferrule 1. The connector further includes a first sealing ring 6 installed in the sealing ring mounting groove 116. The first sealing ring 6 is radially pressed between the connector housing and the ferrule 1 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0087] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a threaded hole 4b is formed in the ground terminal 4, and a connection hole is formed in the connector housing. The connector further includes a threaded connector 44. The threaded connector 44 passes through the connection hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 4b to fix the connector ferrule assembly in the connector housing.

[0088] As Figures 1 to 17As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second sealing ring 45. The second sealing ring 45 is sleeved on the threaded connector 44. The second sealing ring 45 is pressed between the head of the threaded connector 44 and the connector housing and surrounds the opening of the connection hole for sealing the connection hole.

[0089] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector that mates with the connector.

[0090] As Figures 1 to 17 shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a male connector and the mating connector is a female connector. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, the aforementioned connector can be a female connector and the aforementioned mating connector can be a male connector.

[0091] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector insert assembly integrates 4 power terminals (maximum 4.0 square millimeters), 4 signal terminals (maximum 2.5 square millimeters), 6 Cat5 data transmission terminals, and 1 ground terminal (maximum 4.0 square millimeters), replacing the functions that can only be achieved by using multiple connectors on the client side, and greatly reducing the cost.

[0092] The connector insert assembly of the present invention is used for the smallest housing of a heavy-duty connector and has natural miniaturization advantages. The multiple terminals in the connector insert assembly of the present invention are independently installed, and the client can freely combine them, providing multiple solutions, with characteristics such as multi-purpose and high convenience. The data module of the present invention adopts a 360° shielding design, can connect 6 data terminals, and can achieve Cat 5 data transmission. A crimping type can be adopted between the ground terminal and the ground wire, and its electrical and mechanical stability is more reliable, and space is saved.

[0093] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are all exemplary, and those skilled in the art can improve them. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without conflict in terms of structure or principle, and these changes should reasonably fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0094] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0095] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0096] It should be noted that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the terms "a" or "an" do not exclude a plurality. Additionally, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector ferrule assembly, characterized in that, comprising: a ferrule body (1) formed with a power terminal jack (102), a signal terminal jack (103), a ground terminal jack (104) and a data module jack (105); a power terminal (2) disposed in the power terminal jack (102); a signal terminal (3) disposed in the signal terminal jack (103); a ground terminal (4) disposed in the ground terminal jack (104); and a data module (5) disposed in the data module jack (105), wherein the data module (5) comprises: a shielding case (51); an insulator (50) disposed in the shielding case (51); and a plurality of data terminals (52) disposed in the insulator (50), wherein the shielding case (51) isolates the plurality of data terminals (52) from the power terminal (2), the signal terminal (3) and the ground terminal (4).

2. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: the plurality of data terminals (52) are used for transmitting Ethernet data.

3. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: the insulator (50) includes a cylindrical body portion (500), and a plurality of receiving grooves (501) opening outward are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the body portion (500), the plurality of receiving grooves (501) extend along the axial direction of the body portion (500) and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the body portion (500), and the plurality of data terminals (52) are respectively disposed in the plurality of receiving grooves (501).

4. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: a C-shaped snap ring portion (50a) is formed in the receiving groove (501), and a card slot (52a) is formed on the data terminal (52), and the C-shaped snap ring portion (50a) is snapped into the card slot (52a) on the data terminal (52) to hold the data terminal (52) in the receiving groove (501).

5. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: the data module (5) further comprises: an insulating sleeve (53) sleeved on the body portion (500) of the insulator (50), and the peripheral wall (530) of the insulating sleeve (53) is used to abut against the data terminal (52) to constrain the data terminal (52) in the receiving groove (501) of the insulator (50).

6. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: a engaging protrusion (50b) is formed on the outer surface of the rear end of the body portion (500) of the insulator (50), and an engaging notch (53b) is formed on the rear end of the peripheral wall (530) of the insulating sleeve (53), and the engaging protrusion (50b) is engaged with the engaging notch (53b) to lock the insulating sleeve (53) to the insulator (50).

7. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front end wall (531) of the insulating sleeve (53) abuts against the front end face of the main body portion (500) of the insulator (50), and a through hole allowing the data terminal (52) to pass through is formed in the front end wall (531) of the insulating sleeve (53). The front end of the data terminal (52) protrudes from the through hole in the front end wall (531) of the insulating sleeve (53) for mating connection with a mating data terminal.

8. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 6, wherein: A guiding rib (50c) extending axially is formed on the main body portion (500) of the insulator (50), and the guiding rib (50c) separates two adjacent receiving grooves (501); A guiding groove (53c) extending axially is formed on the inner side of the peripheral wall (530) of the insulating sleeve (53), and the guiding rib (50c) cooperates with the guiding groove (53c) to guide the insertion of the main body portion (500) into the insulating sleeve (53).

9. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The insulator (50) further includes a connecting leg (502) extending rearward from the rear end of the main body portion (500) and a limiting protrusion (505) formed at the end of the connecting leg (502). The limiting protrusion (505) is located outside the shielding case (51) and one side thereof abuts against a limiting step (105a) in the data module jack (105) to axially position the data module (5).

10. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 9, wherein, further comprising: An end cap (7) is installed on the rear end of the ferrule body (1) and is formed with a plurality of through holes respectively corresponding to the power terminal jack (102), the signal terminal jack (103), the ground terminal jack (104), and the data module jack (105), The end cap (7) includes a cover plate (70) for abutting against the rear end face of the ferrule body (1) and a data module anti-withdrawal arm (75) connected to the cover plate (70). The data module anti-withdrawal arm (75) extends into the data module jack (105) and abuts against the other side of the limiting protrusion (505) of the data module (5) to prevent the data module (5) from being pulled out of the data module jack (105).

11. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 9, wherein: An axially extending relief groove (51a) is formed on the peripheral wall at the rear end of the shielding case (51), and the root of the limiting protrusion (505) connected to the connecting leg (502) cooperates with the relief groove (51a) to guide the insertion of the insulator (50) into the shielding case (51).

12. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 1, wherein: Axially extending plurality of dividing slits (51c) are formed on the peripheral wall at the front end of the shielding case (51), and the plurality of dividing slits (51c) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the shielding case (51), so that the peripheral wall at the front end of the shielding case (51) can be elastically deformed in the radial direction to make electrical contact with the inserted mating shielding case.

13. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The data module (5) further includes: a support sleeve (55); and a crimping ring (56) sleeved on the rear end of the support sleeve (55), The crimping ring (56) is used to crimp the shielding layer of the data cable to the rear end of the support sleeve (55), and the front end of the support sleeve (55) is inserted into the rear end of the shielding case (51).

14. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 13, wherein: The data module (5) further includes: a locking sleeve (54) sleeved on the support sleeve (55) and the crimping ring (56), a first step (54a) is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the locking sleeve (54), and a second step (55a) is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the support sleeve (55), and the first step (54a) and the second step (55a) respectively abut against the axial two ends of the crimping ring (56) to axially position the crimping ring (56).

15. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 14, wherein: a first protrusion (51b) is formed on the outer circumferential surface at the rear end of the shielding case (51), and a second protrusion (54b) is formed on the inner circumferential surface at the front end of the locking sleeve (54), the rear end of the shielding case (51) is inserted into the front end of the locking sleeve (54), and the first protrusion (51b) engages with the second protrusion (54b) to connect the shielding case (51) to the locking sleeve (54).

16. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The ground terminal (4) includes: a mating portion (41) located at one end of the ground terminal (4) for mating with a mating ground terminal; a wiring portion (42) located at the other end of the ground terminal (4) for electrically connecting to a ground wire; and a block portion (40) located between the mating portion (41) and the wiring portion (42) for being fixed in the ground terminal jack (104), The cross-section of the block portion (40) is in a horseshoe shape, and the ground terminal jack (104) cooperates with the block portion (40) to position the block portion (40).

17. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 16, wherein: a first card slot (4a) is formed on the block portion (40), and a second card slot (104a) is formed on the inner wall surface of the ground terminal jack (104), and the first card slot (4a) and the second card slot (104a) form a C-shaped card slot; The connector ferrule assembly further includes a C-shaped holding member (43), and the C-shaped holding member (43) is inserted into a C-shaped card slot formed by the first card slot (4a) and the second card slot (104a) to axially position the ground terminal (4).

18. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 10, wherein: a radial flange (2b) is formed on the power terminal (2), and one side of the radial flange (2b) abuts against a step in the power terminal jack (102) to axially position the power terminal (2); the end cap (7) further includes a power terminal retaining arm (72) connected to the cover plate (70), and the power terminal retaining arm (72) extends into the power terminal jack (102) and abuts against the other side of the radial flange (2b) to prevent the power terminal (2) from being pulled out of the power terminal jack (102).

19. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 18, wherein: the power terminal retaining arm (72) includes: a straight arm portion (72a) whose one end is connected to the cover plate (70) and extends along the axial direction of the ferrule body (1) starting from the cover plate (70); and an inclined arm portion (72b) connected to the other end of the straight arm portion (72a) and extending obliquely with respect to the axial direction, and the end of the inclined arm portion (72b) abuts against the radial flange (2b) of the power terminal (2).

20. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 1, wherein: an elastic locking member (3a) is installed on the signal terminal (3), and the elastic locking member (3a) abuts against a step in the signal terminal jack (103) to prevent the signal terminal (3) from being pulled out of the signal terminal jack (103).

21. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 10, wherein: the end cap (7) further includes a buckle (71) connected to the side of the cover plate (70), a slot hole (71a) is formed in the buckle (71), and a protrusion (171a) is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the ferrule body (1), and the protrusion (171a) is engaged into the slot hole (71a) of the buckle (71) to fix the end cap (7) to the rear end of the ferrule body (1).

22. The connector ferrule assembly according to claim 21, wherein: the end cap (7) further includes a plurality of engaging posts (76) protruding from the inner side surface of the cover plate (70), and a plurality of engaging holes (106) are formed on the rear end surface of the ferrule body (1), and the plurality of engaging posts (76) are respectively inserted into the plurality of engaging holes (106) in an interference fit manner to increase the joint force between the end cap (7) and the ferrule body (1).

23. The connector ferrule assembly according to any one of claims 1-22, wherein: the connector ferrule assembly includes four of the power terminals (2), four of the signal terminals (3), one of the ground terminals (4) and one of the data modules (5); The four power terminals (2), four signal terminals (3) and one ground terminal (4) are arranged around the data module (5), and the data module (5) includes six data terminals (52).

24. A connector, characterized in that, comprises: a connector housing; and the connector ferrule assembly according to any one of claims 1-23, which is inserted into the connector housing.

25. The connector according to claim 24, characterized in that: A sealing ring mounting groove (116) is formed on the outer surface of the ferrule body (1). The connector further includes a first sealing ring (6) mounted in the sealing ring mounting groove (116). The first sealing ring (6) is radially squeezed between the connector housing and the ferrule body (1) to achieve sealing between the two.

26. The connector according to claim 24, characterized in that: A threaded hole (4b) is formed in the ground terminal (4), and a connection hole is formed in the connector housing; The connector further includes a threaded connecting piece (44). The threaded connecting piece (44) passes through the connection hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole (4b) to fix the connector ferrule assembly in the connector housing.

27. The connector according to claim 26, characterized in that, further comprises: a second sealing ring (45) sleeved on the threaded connecting piece (44), The second sealing ring (45) is squeezed between the head of the threaded connecting piece (44) and the connector housing and surrounds the opening of the connection hole for sealing the connection hole.

28. A connector assembly, characterized in that, comprises: the connector according to any one of claims 24-27; and a mating connector, which mates with the connector.

29. The connector assembly according to claim 28, characterized in that: The connector is a male connector and the mating connector is a female connector; or The connector is a female connector and the mating connector is a male connector.

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