Connector

Abstract

A connector includes a base, a plug element, a cable, a fastener and a drawstring assembly. The base comprises a wire outlet end and a joint end. The plug element is connected to the base. The joint end exposes a portion of the plug element. The cable is electrically connected to the plug element in the base. And the cable penetrates out of the base from the wire outlet end. The fastener is arranged on the base. The drawstring assembly comprises a connecting band part, an annular part, a first attaching layer, a first pull handle and a second pull handle. The connecting belt part is connected with the fastener. The annular part is connected with the connecting belt part. The first attaching layer fixes the two parts of the annular part. The first pull handle is connected with the annular part. The second pull handle is connected with the annular part. The first handle and the second handle are located on opposite sides of the cable. Therefore, the drawstring assembly provided by the invention is easier to pull, better in hand feeling and firmer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a connector, particularly a wire-end connector. Background Art

[0002] The wire-end connector for connecting to a server usually includes a buckle. The buckle is used to snap the plug end of the wire-end connector onto the board-end connector of the server. To facilitate the removal of the wire-end connector, some wire-end connectors are provided with a pull handle for auxiliary pulling, which is connected to the buckle. When the user pulls the pull handle, the buckle will separate from the board-end connector, making it easier to remove the wire-end connector.

[0003] However, when the server is set at a relatively high height or the number of cables is too large and too dense, the cables will be located between the user and the pull handle. That is to say, due to the interference of the cables, it is difficult for the user's hand to bypass the cables to conveniently apply force to the pull handle to separate the buckle from the board-end connector.

[0004] The above situation is becoming more and more serious as the server machine is getting more and more complex and precise. It not only causes inconvenience in the hardware maintenance and management of the server but also reduces the work efficiency of the server operators.

[0005] Therefore, how to propose a connector that can solve the above problems is one of the problems that the industry is eager to invest in research and development resources to solve at present. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, one object of this disclosure is to propose a connector that can solve the above problems.

[0007] This disclosure relates to a connector including a base, a plug-in component, a cable, a fastener, and a pull tape assembly. The base includes an outlet end and a joint end. The plug-in component is connected to the base. A part of the plug-in component is exposed at the joint end. The cable is electrically connected to the plug-in component in the base. The cable passes through the base from the outlet end. The fastener is disposed on the base. The pull tape assembly includes a connecting tape portion, a ring portion, a first bonding layer, a first pull handle, and a second pull handle. The connecting tape portion is connected to the fastener. The ring portion is connected to the connecting tape portion. The first bonding layer fixes two parts of the ring portion. The first pull handle is connected to the ring portion. The second pull handle is connected to the ring portion. The first pull handle and the second pull handle are located on opposite sides of the cable.

[0008] In some embodiments, the ring portion surrounds the outside of the cable.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting tape portion, the ring portion, the first pull handle, and the second pull handle are multiple parts of a single-piece structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, the ring portion includes a narrow end portion, a bonding portion, and a tape-passing opening. The narrow end portion passes through the tape-passing opening. The first bonding layer is bonded between the narrow end portion and the bonding portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first fitting layer is located on the wide side of the cable.

[0012] In some embodiments, the pull - strap assembly further includes a second fitting layer. At least one of the first pull - handle and the second pull - handle includes an intermediate portion and a second portion. The intermediate portion connects the annular portion. The second portion connects the intermediate portion. The second portion is bent relative to the intermediate portion. The second fitting layer is bonded between the intermediate portion and the second portion. The connecting - strap portion is partially located between the intermediate portion and the second portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first pull - handle includes an intermediate portion and a second portion. The intermediate portion and the second portion are directly connected to the connecting - strap portion. The intermediate portion connects the second portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first pull - handle is connected to the connecting - strap portion. The first pull - handle includes two strip - shaped perforations. The annular portion passes through the two strip - shaped perforations.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting - strap portion and the first pull - handle are two parts of a single - body structure. The annular portion and the second pull - handle are two parts of another single - body structure.

[0016] The present disclosure also relates to a connector including a base, a plug - in element, a cable, a fastener, and a pull - strap assembly. The base includes an outlet end and a mating end. The plug - in element is connected to the base. A part of the plug - in element is exposed at the mating end. The cable is electrically connected to the plug - in element in the base and passes out of the base through the outlet end. The fastener is disposed on the base. The pull - strap assembly includes a connecting - strap portion, an annular portion, a first pull - handle, and a second pull - handle. The connecting - strap portion is connected to the fastener. The annular portion is connected to the connecting - strap portion. The annular portion includes a narrow end portion and a tape - passing opening. The narrow end portion passes through the tape - passing opening. An anti - retraction structure is provided on the narrow end portion. The anti - retraction structure is used to prevent the narrow end portion from withdrawing from the tape - passing opening. The first pull - handle is connected to the annular portion. The second pull - handle is connected to the annular portion. The first pull - handle and the second pull - handle are located on opposite sides of the cable.

[0017] In summary, since the connector of the present disclosure includes a first pull - handle and a second pull - handle, and the first pull - handle and the second pull - handle are located on opposite sides of the cable, the problem that the cable interferes with the user applying force to the pull - handle can be overcome. In other words, no matter which side of the cable the user is located on, the user can smoothly pull the pull - handle to separate the plug - in element from the board - end connector.

[0018] These and other aspects of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The embodiments of the present disclosure will become obvious, but changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings illustrate one or more embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the written description, are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure. In all the drawings, the same reference numerals are used, as far as possible, to refer to the similar or identical elements of the embodiments, where:

[0020] Figure 1 FIG. is a perspective view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2 FIG. is a perspective view of Figure 1 the connector.

[0022] Figure 3 FIG. is a sectional view of Figure 1 the connector.

[0023] Figure 4 FIG. is a sectional view of Figure 1 the connector.

[0024] Figure 5 FIG. is a perspective view of a connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 6 FIG. is a perspective view of Figure 5 the connector.

[0026] Figure 7 FIG. is a sectional view of Figure 5 the connector.

[0027] Figure 8 FIG. is a sectional view of Figure 5 the connector.

[0028]

Description of Main Element Symbols

[0029] 3-3, 4-4, 7-7, 8-8: line segments 10, 20: connectors

[0030] 110: plug-in element 120: base

[0031] 122: joint end 124: lead-out end

[0032] 130: cable 140: fastener

[0033] 142: hook 150, 250: lacing assembly

[0034] 151, 251: first bonding layer 152, 252: connecting strip portion

[0035] 153, 253: second bonding layer 154, 254: annular portion

[0036] 1541: narrow end portion 1543: bonding portion

[0037] 1545: Tape insertion opening 156, 256: First pull handle

[0038] 1561, 255: Middle part 1562, 2562: Second part

[0039] 2551: Strip-shaped perforation 158, 258: Second pull handle

[0040] 2581: Third part 2582: Fourth part Detailed implementation manners

[0041] The following disclosure will be more fully described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings and reference materials. Some exemplary embodiments are illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure can be implemented in different forms and should not be limited by the embodiments mentioned below. However, these embodiments are provided to help more fully understand the content of the present disclosure and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals will refer to similar elements throughout the text.

[0042] In addition,[[]]END]] Figures 1 to 7 the accompanying drawings are drawn to actual scale. To maintain the brevity of the specification, the proportions of the various elements are not listed one by one. However, the proportions and positions of the various elements should be regarded as part of the content of this specification.

[0043] Referring to Figures 1 to 7 as shown, the present disclosure provides one or more embodiments of a connector, which can be applied in, for example, the field of server connection. For example, in some embodiments, the connector of the present disclosure can be connected between servers. In other embodiments, the wire-end connector of the present disclosure can be used to connect multiple components on a server.

[0044] Please also refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 . Figure 1 FIG. is a perspective view of a connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded view of the connector 10. In the present embodiment, the connector 10 is a cable assembly conforming to the MCIO connector specification, but is not limited thereto. In another example, the connector can be a cable assembly conforming to the NEATSTACK connector specification.

[0045] The connector 10 includes a plug-in element 110, a base 120, a cable 130, a fastener 140, and a pull tape assembly 150.

[0046] In this embodiment, the plug-in component 110 is a printed circuit board (PCB) with an inner mold package. However, it is not limited thereto. When needed, the plug-in component 110 may also refer to components such as metal terminals and cables that can be used for signal and energy transmission. After the cable 130 is welded to the pads of the PCB of the plug-in component 110, an inner mold layer can be formed on the outside. Subsequently, the base 120 is formed on the outside thereof by injection molding.

[0047] The base 120 includes a mating end (front opening) 122 and an outlet end (rear opening) 124. The mating end 122 exposes a part of the plug-in component 110. The connector 10 transmits signals or energy by inserting the plug-in component 110 and connecting it to another connector (not shown).

[0048] The cable 130 is electrically connected to the plug-in component 110 in the base 120. The cable 130 passes through the base 120 from the outlet end 124. The cable 130 extends in a direction away from the base 120.

[0049] The fastener 140 is fixed on the upper surface of the base 120 by a fixing mechanism or adhesive. The fastener 140 includes a plurality of hooks 142. The hooks 142 are provided on the side of the fastener 140 away from the base 120. The hooks 142 are configured to engage with another connector. A plurality of through holes may be formed in the fastener 140.

[0050] The pull strap assembly 150 is configured for a user to pull to move the fastener 140. More specifically, the pull strap assembly 150 can be connected to each through hole of the fastener 140 in a winding manner. When the user pulls the pull strap assembly 150, the hooks 142 are configured to deform and displace in the direction of the base 120 relative to the base 120 and disengage from another connector with which they are engaged.

[0051] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 ... In this example, the pull strap assembly 150 can provide handles on two opposite wide faces / sides of the cable 130 for the user to hold. Accordingly, no matter which side of the cable 130 the user's hand is on, at least one of the first handle 156 and the second handle 158 can be conveniently reached. In other words, it is more convenient to separate the connector 10 from another connector (not shown).

[0052] In this example, the pull strap assembly 150 is formed by folding a single integrally molded polymer sheet and then combining various adhesive materials. More specifically, the pull strap assembly 150 includes a connecting strap portion 152, a ring portion 154, a first handle 156, and a second handle 158.

[0053] The first pull handle 156 and the second pull handle 158 extend rearward or away from the base 120 from the upper and lower edges behind the annular part 154 respectively. The connecting belt part 152 extends forward or close to the base 120 from the upper or lower edge in front of the annular part 154. Thus, the first pull handle 156 and the second pull handle 158 can drive the connecting belt part 152 through the annular part 154 to drive the fastener 140. At the same time, the annular part 154 forms a closed loop and surrounds the outside of the cable 130.

[0054] In some embodiments, the connecting belt part 152, the annular part 154, the first pull handle 156, and the second pull handle 158 of the pull belt assembly 150 are of an integrally formed structure. In other words, the connecting belt part 152, the annular part 154, the first pull handle 156, and the second pull handle 158 of the pull belt assembly 150 are multiple parts of a single-piece structure. However, when needed, the foregoing parts can also be connected by independent elements.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 . Figure 3 is Figure 1 the cross-sectional view of the connector 10 taken along the line 3-3.

[0056] The annular part 154 includes a narrow end part 1541, a fitting part 1543, and a belt-passing opening 1545. The narrow end part 1541 is located at the end of the annular part 154.

[0057] The pull belt assembly 150 further includes a first bonding layer 151. The first bonding layer 151 can be disposed on the fitting part 1543. In this example, the fitting part 1543 is located at the belt-passing opening 1545 or the inner side of the narrow end part 1541. The narrow end part 1541 passes through the belt-passing opening 1545. The narrow end part 1541 is bonded to the fitting part 1543 by the first bonding layer 151. In other words, the first bonding layer 151 fixes two parts (the narrow end part 1541 and the fitting part 1543) of the annular part 154 to form a closed loop of the annular part 154. The annular part 154 includes more than two layers of plates at the joint of the first bonding layer 151, which can provide better toughness for the annular part 154 and is not easily broken. In another example, the first bonding layer 151 can be selectively omitted and a retraction-preventing structure such as a barb-like structure can be respectively provided on the left and right sides of the narrow end part 1541 for replacement. That is, as Figure 2 the T-shaped contour shown by the dashed line in

[0058] Please also refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 .Figure 4 The Figure 1 connector 10 is a cross-sectional view observed after being cut along line segment 4-4. In the present embodiment, the drawstring assembly 150 further includes a second bonding layer 153. The first pull handle 156 includes a middle portion 1561 and a second portion 1562. The middle portion 1561 is connected to the annular portion 154. The second portion 1562 is connected to the middle portion 1561. The second portion 1562 is bent relative to the middle portion 1561. The second bonding layer 153 is bonded between the middle portion 1561 and the second portion 1562. Accordingly, the first pull handle 156 includes two or more layers of plates at the bonding portion of the second bonding layer 153, which can provide better toughness for the first pull handle 156 and is not easily broken.

[0059] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 . In the present embodiment, one end of the connecting belt portion 152 is connected to the annular portion 154. The other end of the connecting belt portion 152 passes through the annular portion 154 (see Figure 3 ) and extends between the middle portion 1561 and the second portion 1562. One end of the connecting belt portion 152 extending between the middle portion 1561 and the second portion 1562 is connected to the middle portion 1561 and the second portion 1562 through the second bonding layer 153.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 . Figure 5 FIG. is a perspective view showing a connector 20 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 FIG. is Figure 5 an exploded view of the connector 20. In some embodiments, Figure 5 the difference between the connector 20 and Figure 1 the connector 10 is that the main body of the drawstring assembly 150 of the connector 10 is mainly composed of a single element, while the drawstring assembly 250 of the connector 20 is composed of multiple elements.

[0061] Please continue to refer to Figure 6 . Specifically, the drawstring assembly 250 of the connector 20 includes a first element group and a second element group. The first element group includes a connecting belt portion 252, a middle portion 255, and a first pull handle 256. The second element group includes an annular portion 254 and a second pull handle 258.

[0062] The middle portion 255 includes two shaped through holes 2551. The annular portion 254 passes through the two shaped through holes 2551 to fix the annular portion 254 to the middle portion 255. Except for this, the rest is Figure 2 basically the same as the design of

[0063] Continuing from the above, the connecting belt portion 252 and the first pull handle 256 are two parts of a single structure. The annular portion 254 and the second pull handle 258 are two parts of another single structure.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 7 . Figure 7 is Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the connector 20 along the line segment 7-7. In the present embodiment, the middle portion 255 and the second portion 2562 extend along the direction away from the connecting belt portion 252. The two through holes 2551 penetrate at least the middle portion 255.

[0065] Please continue to refer to Figure 7 . In the present embodiment, the pull belt assembly 250 further includes a first bonding layer 251. The first bonding layer 251 bonds to two parts respectively located at both ends of the annular portion 254. The first bonding layer 251 is located on the wide side of the cable 130.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 8 . Figure 8 is Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the connector 20 along the line segment 8-8. In some embodiments, the pull belt assembly 250 further includes one or more second bonding layers 253. The second bonding layer 253 bonds between the middle portion 255 and the second portion 2562 of the first pull handle 256.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 simultaneously. In some embodiments, the second pull handle 258 includes a third portion 2581 and a fourth portion 2582. The third portion 2581 and the fourth portion 2582. The third portion 2581 and the fourth portion 2582 extend along the direction away from the annular portion 254. The second bonding layer 253 bonds between the third portion 2581 and the fourth portion 2582.

[0068] In some embodiments, the pull belt assemblies 150, 250 can be respectively formed by folding a plastic sheet.

[0069] In some embodiments, the first bonding layers 151, 251 and the second bonding layers 153, 253 can be quick-drying glue, double-sided tape, Velcro, or other materials or means suitable for fixing the surfaces of two objects to each other. In addition, the thickness and area of the first bonding layers 151, 251 and the second bonding layers 153, 253 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and the present disclosure does not intend to limit the exact composition, position, and thickness of the first bonding layers 151, 251 and the second bonding layers 153, 253.

[0070] In summary, since the first pull handle and the second pull handle of the connector disclosed herein are located on opposite sides of the cable, the user can easily pull the strap assembly to disengage from the connector without being interfered by the cable. In addition, the strap assembly disclosed herein can be a single-piece structure, and the strength can be further increased by bonding multiple layers of plates through the bonding layer, achieving the advantageous effects of being easy to manufacture and strong and durable.

[0071] The foregoing description is only illustrative and descriptive of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the precise form of the invention disclosed herein. The above teachings can be modified or varied.

[0072] The selected and described embodiments are used to explain the content of the present disclosure and their practical applications, so as to inspire other technicians in the art to utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments, and to make various modifications to meet specific intended uses. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, alternative embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims of the invention, rather than being limited by the foregoing specification and the exemplary embodiments described therein.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, Comprising: A base, comprising a wire outlet end and a joint end; A plug-in component, connected to the base, wherein the joint end exposes a part of the plug-in component; A cable, electrically connected to the plug-in component in the base and passing out of the base through the wire outlet end; A fastener, disposed on the base; And A strap assembly, comprising: A connecting strap portion, connecting the fastener; A loop portion, connecting the connecting strap portion; A first bonding layer, fixing two parts of the loop portion; A first pull handle, connecting the loop portion; And A second pull handle, connecting the loop portion, and the first pull handle and the second pull handle are located on opposite sides of the cable.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The loop portion surrounds the outside of the cable.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting strap portion, the loop portion, the first pull handle and the second pull handle are multiple parts of a single-piece structure.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loop portion comprises a narrow end portion, a bonding portion and a strap-passing opening, the narrow end portion passes through the strap-passing opening, and the first bonding layer is bonded between the narrow end portion and the bonding portion.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first bonding layer is located on the wide side of the cable.

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that The strap assembly further comprises a second bonding layer, and at least one of the first pull handle and the second pull handle comprises a middle portion and a second portion, wherein the middle portion connects the loop portion, the second portion connects the middle portion, the second portion is bent relative to the middle portion, and the second bonding layer is bonded between the middle portion and the second portion, and the connecting strap portion is partially located between the middle portion and the second portion.

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that The first pull handle comprises a middle portion and a second portion, wherein the middle portion and the second portion are directly connected to the connecting strap portion, and the middle portion connects the second portion.

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pull handle is connected to the connecting strap portion, and the first pull handle comprises two strip-shaped perforations, wherein the loop portion passes through the two strip-shaped perforations.

9. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting strap portion and the first pull handle are two parts of a single-piece structure, and the loop portion and the second pull handle are two parts of another single-piece structure.

10. A connector, characterized in that, Comprising: A base, comprising a wire outlet end and a joint end; A plug-in component, connected to the base, wherein the joint end exposes a part of the plug-in component; A cable, electrically connected to the plug-in component in the base and passing out of the base through the wire outlet end; A fastener, disposed on the base; And A strap assembly, comprising: A connecting strap portion, connecting the fastener; A loop portion, connecting the connecting strap portion, the loop portion comprises a narrow end portion and a strap-passing opening, the narrow end portion passes through the strap-passing opening, and an anti-retreat structure is provided on the narrow end portion, and the anti-retreat structure is used to prevent the narrow end portion from withdrawing from the strap-passing opening; A first pull handle, connecting the loop portion; And A second pull handle, connecting the loop portion, and the first pull handle and the second pull handle are located on opposite sides of the cable.

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