Support assembly and connector assembly

Abstract

A support assembly includes a housing and a first protective cover arranged at one end of the housing. The housing includes a first end wall and a first guide piece fixed to the first end wall, the first guide piece being provided with a first abutting portion. The housing includes a first insertion space between the first end wall and the first abutting portion. The first protective cover includes a first sliding seat and a first locking block. The first sliding seat includes a first slot, a second slot and a first insertion piece portion, the first insertion piece portion being inserted into the first insertion space and laterally limited by the first abutting portion. The first locking block is laterally mounted in the first slot and is buckled with the first sliding seat. In this way, the support assembly of the embodiment of the present application can hold the first sliding seat in the housing through the first locking block. The present application also discloses a connector assembly comprising the support assembly.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202521135473.2, filed on June 4, 2025, entitled "Connector Assembly", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a bracket assembly and a connector assembly, belonging to the field of connector installation technology. Background Technology

[0003] The rapid development of the communications industry has led to increasingly higher requirements for signal transmission rates and differential density per unit area. Generally, connectors in a server rack are interconnected at their ends via cables, and then the front ends are plugged into connectors on the enclosure. This type of cable backplane solution is becoming increasingly popular.

[0004] However, there are currently issues where the connectors on the server rack and the connectors on the socket cannot be accurately aligned due to tolerances and other factors. As the number of connectors continues to increase, the difficulty of this alignment also continues to increase. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a support assembly and a connector assembly with an improved structure.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solution: a bracket assembly configured to mount a connector module, the bracket assembly comprising:

[0007] The housing includes a first end wall and a first guide piece fixed to the first end wall, the first guide piece having a first abutment portion; the housing includes a first insertion space located between the first end wall and the first abutment portion; and

[0008] A first protective cover is disposed at one end of the housing. The first protective cover includes a first sliding seat and a first locking block. The first sliding seat includes a first slot, a second slot communicating with the first slot, and a first insert portion located on one side of the second slot. The first insert portion is inserted into the first insertion space and is laterally limited by the first abutment portion. The first locking block is laterally installed in the first slot and is engaged with the first sliding seat.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first slot includes a hollowed-out groove located in the middle of the first slot and at least one positioning groove connected to the hollowed-out groove; the first sliding seat includes an abutting surface corresponding to the positioning groove.

[0010] The first locking block has a body portion, which includes a base portion and at least one positioning protrusion protruding from the base portion. The base portion is received in the hollow groove, the positioning protrusion is received in the positioning groove, and the abutting surface abuts against the positioning protrusion.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the positioning groove includes a first positioning groove located on one side of the top of the hollow groove and a second positioning groove located on the other side of the top of the hollow groove.

[0012] The abutting surface includes a first abutting surface corresponding to the first positioning groove and a second abutting surface corresponding to the second positioning groove;

[0013] The positioning protrusion includes a first positioning protrusion extending from the top of the base to one side and a second positioning protrusion extending from the top of the base to the other side. The first positioning protrusion is received in the first positioning groove, and the second positioning protrusion is received in the second positioning groove. The first abutting surface abuts against the first positioning protrusion, and the second abutting surface abuts against the second positioning protrusion.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the positioning groove includes a third positioning groove located on one side of the bottom of the hollow groove and a fourth positioning groove located on the other side of the bottom of the hollow groove.

[0015] The abutting surface includes a third abutting surface corresponding to the third positioning groove and a fourth abutting surface corresponding to the fourth positioning groove;

[0016] The positioning protrusion includes a third positioning protrusion extending from the bottom of the base to one side and a fourth positioning protrusion extending from the bottom of the base to the other side. The third positioning protrusion is received in the third positioning groove, and the fourth positioning protrusion is received in the fourth positioning groove. The third abutting surface abuts against the third positioning protrusion, and the fourth abutting surface abuts against the fourth positioning protrusion.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first slot includes a first opening slot located on one side of the middle of the hollowed-out slot and a second opening slot located on the other side of the middle of the hollowed-out slot.

[0018] The main body also includes a first guide surface corresponding to the first opening slot and a second guide surface corresponding to the second opening slot, the first guide surface and the second guide surface being configured to guide the first locking block.

[0019] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first locking block is provided with a first locking arm and a second locking arm, and the first locking arm and the second locking arm are respectively locked in the first sliding seat under the guidance of the first guide surface and the second guide surface.

[0020] As a further improvement to the embodiment of the present invention, the first guiding surface is a guiding inclined surface or a guiding arc surface;

[0021] The second guide surface is a guide slope or a guide arc surface.

[0022] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the main body is in the shape of an I-beam.

[0023] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first locking block is provided with a first holding arm and a second holding arm, and the first holding arm and the second holding arm are fastened in the first sliding seat.

[0024] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first guide piece is provided with a second abutting part, the housing includes a second insertion space located between the first end wall and the second abutting part; the first sliding seat includes a second insert part located on the other side of the second slot, the second insert part is inserted into the second insertion space and is laterally limited by the second abutting part.

[0025] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the first guide piece includes a base and a guide inclined portion extending obliquely from one end of the base; the base includes a recessed portion formed by stamping from the middle of the base toward the first end wall; the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion are disposed on the base and are respectively located on both sides of the recessed portion; the recessed portion is fixed to the first end wall by fasteners.

[0026] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the bracket assembly includes a second protective cover, the second protective cover includes a second sliding seat and a second locking block installed on the second sliding seat.

[0027] As a further improved technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the bracket assembly includes a first keel, a first partition plate disposed on the first keel, a second partition plate disposed on the first keel, and a mounting groove located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate;

[0028] The mounting slot is configured to accommodate the connector module.

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention also disclose a connector assembly comprising:

[0030] The bracket assembly, as described above, further includes a first keel, a first partition plate disposed on the first keel, a second partition plate disposed on the first keel, and a mounting groove located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate; the first partition plate has a first mounting hole; the second partition plate has a second mounting hole; and...

[0031] A connector module is disposed in the mounting slot. The connector module includes a mounting block and an electrical connector disposed in the mounting block. The mounting block includes a mounting base. The mounting base is provided with a first mounting protrusion and a second mounting protrusion. The first mounting protrusion is received in a first mounting hole and is movable in the first mounting hole. The second mounting protrusion is received in a second mounting hole and is movable in the second mounting hole.

[0032] The connector module is configured to move relative to the bracket assembly along a first direction; the connector module is configured to move relative to the bracket assembly along a second direction.

[0033] Compared to existing technologies, the bracket assembly of this invention includes a housing and a first protective cover disposed at one end of the housing. The first sliding seat includes a first slot, a second slot communicating with the first slot, and a first insert portion located on one side of the second slot. The first insert portion is inserted into the first insertion space and laterally limited by the first abutment portion. The first locking block is laterally mounted in the first slot and engages with the first sliding seat. With this configuration, the connector assembly of this invention can reliably hold the first sliding seat to the housing via the first locking block. Embodiments of this invention also disclose a connector assembly including the bracket assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connector assembly of the present invention in one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle;

[0036] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The left view shows several ventilation holes.

[0037] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Partial exploded 3D diagram;

[0038] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Another perspective of a partially exploded 3D view;

[0039] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The main view;

[0040] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial exploded view, in which the first locking block is separated;

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A partial exploded view, in which the first locking block is separated;

[0042] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of part D circled in the middle;

[0043] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of the circled area E;

[0044] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first locking block from another angle;

[0045] Figure 12 yes Figure 8 Further partial exploded view;

[0046] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of part F within the middle frame;

[0047] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 Further partial exploded view;

[0048] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first guide plate in the middle;

[0049] Figure 16 yes Figure 14 Another perspective of a partially exploded 3D view;

[0050] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first guide plate in the middle;

[0051] Figure 18 yes Figure 1 A partial exploded view, in which the metal grounding piece is separated;

[0052] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 Another perspective of a partially exploded 3D view;

[0053] Figure 20 yes Figure 18 A magnified view of the circled area G;

[0054] Figure 21 yes Figure 18 A magnified view of the circled area H;

[0055] Figure 22 yes Figure 19 A magnified view of part I circled in the middle;

[0056] Figure 23 It is to remove Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the protective cover inside;

[0057] Figure 24 yes Figure 23 Top view;

[0058] Figure 25 yes Figure 23 A bottom view;

[0059] Figure 26 yes Figure 23 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the keel, several first connector modules and several second connector modules assembled together;

[0060] Figure 27 yes Figure 26 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle;

[0061] Figure 28 yes Figure 26 Partial exploded 3D diagram;

[0062] Figure 29 yes Figure 28 Partial 3D exploded view from another angle;

[0063] Figure 30 yes Figure 29 A magnified view of the circled area J;

[0064] Figure 31 yes Figure 29 A magnified view of the circled area K;

[0065] Figure 32 yes Figure 26 Top view;

[0066] Figure 33 yes Figure 32 A partially exploded view, in which the first connector module and the second connector module are separated;

[0067] Figure 34 yes Figure 28 Further exploded view;

[0068] Figure 35 yes Figure 34 A three-dimensional exploded view from another angle;

[0069] Figure 36 It is along Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross section of the LL line;

[0070] Figure 37 yes Figure 36 A magnified view of the area M within the middle frame;

[0071] Figure 38 yes Figure 4 Further partial exploded view;

[0072] Figure 39 yes Figure 38 Further partial exploded view;

[0073] Figure 40 yes Figure 39 Another perspective of a partially exploded 3D view;

[0074] Figure 41 yes Figure 39 An exploded perspective view of the first keel, first partition, second partition, and connector module.

[0075] Figure 42 yes Figure 41 Another perspective of the exploded 3D view;

[0076] Figure 43 yes Figure 42 Partial exploded 3D view of the connector module;

[0077] Figure 44 yes Figure 43 Another perspective of a partially exploded 3D view;

[0078] Figure 45 yes Figure 43 Further exploded view;

[0079] Figure 46 yes Figure 45 Another perspective of the exploded 3D view;

[0080] Figure 47 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first partition, the second partition, and the connector module in the second embodiment;

[0081] Figure 48 yes Figure 47 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle;

[0082] Figure 49 yes Figure 47 The left view;

[0083] Figure 50 yes Figure 47 The right view;

[0084] Figure 51 yes Figure 47 The front view, showing the electrical connector in its uncompressed state;

[0085] Figure 52 yes Figure 51 Another front view of the state, in which the electrical connector is in a compressed state;

[0086] Figure 53 yes Figure 47 Top view;

[0087] Figure 54 It is along Figure 49 A cross-sectional view of the BB line, wherein the connector module is located in the first position;

[0088] Figure 55 yes Figure 54 A cross-sectional view of another state, wherein the connector module is located in a second position;

[0089] Figure 56 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first partition, the second partition, and the connector module in the third embodiment;

[0090] Figure 57 yes Figure 56 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle;

[0091] Figure 58 yes Figure 56 The left view;

[0092] Figure 59 yes Figure 56 The right view;

[0093] Figure 60 yes Figure 56 The front view, showing the electrical connector in its uncompressed state;

[0094] Figure 61 yes Figure 60 Another front view of the state, in which the electrical connector is in a compressed state;

[0095] Figure 62 yes Figure 56 Top view;

[0096] Figure 63 It is along Figure 58 A cross-sectional view of the CC line.

[0097] Those skilled in the art should understand that the accompanying drawings provided herein are for the purpose of illustrating specific embodiments of the invention, and the scale shown in the drawings is only for illustrative embodiments; other embodiments are not necessarily implemented to scale. Detailed Implementation

[0098] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If several embodiments exist, features in these embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The descriptions in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[0099] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” or “the” as used in the specification and claims of this invention are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0100] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the specification and claims of this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish features. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "before," "after," "upper," "lower," and similar words appearing in this invention are for ease of explanation only and are not limited to a specific location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" are an open-ended expression, meaning that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" encompasses the element following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, but this does not preclude the element preceding "comprising" or "including" from also including other elements. In this invention, the term "several" means two or more.

[0101] Please refer to Figures 1 to 63 As shown, this invention discloses a connector assembly 100, which includes a support assembly 1, connector modules 2 mounted on the support assembly 1, and protective covers 3 mounted on the connector modules 2. In the embodiment illustrated in the invention, the support assembly 1 is provided with a plurality of mounting slots 10, and there are a plurality of connector modules 2, which are mounted in corresponding mounting slots 10. Each connector module 2 is provided with a corresponding protective cover 3.

[0102] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the support assembly 1 includes a housing 16, a keel 17 at least partially disposed in the housing 16, a first protective cover 14 disposed at one end of the housing 16, and a second protective cover 15 disposed at the other end of the housing 16.

[0103] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the housing 16 is a metal housing, comprising a first cover 11 (e.g., a top cover), a second cover 12 (e.g., a bottom cover), and a plurality of mounting handles 111 disposed on the first cover 11. The mounting handles 111 are used to lift the connector assembly 100 and detachably mount the connector assembly 100 into a cabinet housing (not shown). The housing 16 includes a first end wall 161, a second end wall 162 opposite to the first end wall 161, a first side wall 163, a second side wall 164 opposite to the first side wall 163, and a top wall 165. The housing 16 also includes an installation space 160 formed by the first end wall 161, the second end wall 162, the first side wall 163, the second side wall 164, and the top wall 165. The mounting handles 111 are fixed to the top wall 165. Please refer to... Figure 3 As shown, in order to improve heat dissipation, the housing 16 is also provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 166 communicating with the mounting space 160. The heat dissipation holes 166 may be provided in one or more of the first end wall 161, the second end wall 162, the first side wall 163, the second side wall 164 and the top wall 165.

[0104] The first protective cover 14 is mounted on the first end wall 161 of the housing 16, and the second protective cover 15 is mounted on the second end wall 162 of the housing 16. In other words, the first protective cover 14 is located on one side of the first cover body 11 and the second cover body 12, and the second protective cover 15 is located on the other opposite side of the first cover body 11 and the second cover body 12. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first cover body 11 and the second cover body 12 are separately disposed. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that in other embodiments of the present invention, the first cover body 11 and the second cover body 12 may also be integrally formed.

[0105] The first protective cover 14 includes a first sliding seat 141 and a first locking block 142 mounted on the first sliding seat 141. The first locking block 142 is locked to the bracket assembly 1. When unlocking is required, the first locking block 142 is removed from the first protective cover 14, at which point the first sliding seat 141 can slide relative to the bracket assembly 1 along a third direction A3-A3 (e.g., the Z direction), thereby disengaging the first sliding seat 141 from the bracket assembly 1.

[0106] Similarly, the second protective cover 15 includes a second sliding seat 151 and a second locking block 152 mounted on the second sliding seat 151. The second locking block 152 is locked to the bracket assembly 1. When unlocking is required, the second locking block 152 is removed from the second protective cover 15, at which point the second sliding seat 151 can slide along the third direction A3-A3 relative to the bracket assembly 1, thereby disengaging the second sliding seat 151 from the bracket assembly 1.

[0107] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first protective cover 14 and the second protective cover 15 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the housing 16, and the first protective cover 14 and the second protective cover 15 have the same structure. The following description will only take the first protective cover 14 as an example.

[0108] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the housing 16 further includes a first guide plate 167 mounted and fixed to the first end wall 161. The first guide plate 167 is a metal guide plate and is fixed to the first end wall 161 by a fastener 168. The first guide plate 167 includes a base 1671 and a guide inclined portion 1672 extending obliquely from one end of the base 1671. The base 1671 includes a recessed portion 1673 formed by stamping from the middle of the base 1671 toward the first end wall 161. The base 1671 includes a first abutting portion 1674 provided on one side of the recessed portion 1673 and a second abutting portion 1675 provided on the other side of the recessed portion 1673. The recessed portion 1673 is fixed to the first end wall 161 by the fastener 168. The first abutting portion 1674 is spaced apart from the first end wall 161, and a first insertion space 1676 is provided between the first abutting portion 1674 and the first end wall 161. The second abutting portion 1675 is spaced apart from the first end wall 161, and a second insertion space 1677 is provided between the second abutting portion 1675 and the first end wall 161.

[0109] Please combine Figure 14 As shown, the first end wall 161 is also provided with an opening 169 located on one side of the first guide piece 167 along the third direction A3-A3, and the connector assembly 100 also includes a connector 1691 (e.g., an RJ45 connector) corresponding to the opening 169.

[0110] Please combine Figure 13As shown, the first sliding seat 141 is generally U-shaped, including a main body 1411, a first extension 1412 extending from one side of the main body 1411 and perpendicular to the main body 1411, and a second extension 1413 extending from the other side of the main body 1411 and perpendicular to the main body 1411. The main body 1411 is provided with a first slot 1414 and a second slot 1415 communicating with the first slot 1414. The first slot 1414 is used to install the first locking block 142, and the second slot 1415 is used to at least partially receive the first guide piece 167.

[0111] Please combine Figure 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first slot 1414 includes a hollow slot 14141 located in its middle, a first positioning groove 1414a located on one side of the top of the hollow slot 14141, a second positioning groove 1414b located on the other side of the top of the hollow slot 14141, a third positioning groove 1414c located on one side of the bottom of the hollow slot 14141, a fourth positioning groove 1414d located on the other side of the bottom of the hollow slot 14141, a first opening slot 1414e located on one side of the middle of the hollow slot 14141, and a second opening slot 1414f located on the other side of the middle of the hollow slot 14141.

[0112] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first positioning groove 1414a, the second positioning groove 1414b, the third positioning groove 1414c, the fourth positioning groove 1414d, the first opening groove 1414e, and the second opening groove 1414f do not penetrate the main body portion 1411 along its thickness direction. Correspondingly, the main body portion 1411 includes a first abutting surface 1411a corresponding to the first positioning groove 1414a, a second abutting surface 1411b corresponding to the second positioning groove 1414b, a third abutting surface 1411c corresponding to the third positioning groove 1414c, and a fourth abutting surface 1411d corresponding to the fourth positioning groove 1414d. The first abutting surface 1411a, the second abutting surface 1411b, the third abutting surface 1411c, and the fourth abutting surface 1411d are all configured to limit the first locking block 142 when the first locking block 142 is assembled in the first slot 1414.

[0113] Furthermore, the main body 1411 also includes a first guide surface 1411e corresponding to the first opening slot 1414e and a second guide surface 1411f corresponding to the second opening slot 1414f. The first guide surface 1411e and the second guide surface 1411f are configured to guide the first locking block 142 during assembly. The first guide surface 1411e and the second guide surface 1411f are guide slopes or guide arc surfaces.

[0114] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first sliding seat 141 is further provided with a first insert portion 1416 and a second insert portion 1417 located on both sides of the second slot 1415. During assembly, the first guide piece 167 is first fixed to the first end wall 161; then, the first sliding seat 141 is slidably mounted on one end of the housing 16 from the side opposite to the guide inclined portion 1672 and along the third direction A3-A3, wherein the main body portion 1411 is located outside the first end wall 161, the first extension portion 1412 is located outside the first side wall 163, and the second extension portion 1413 is located outside the second side wall 164; the first insert portion 1416 and the second insert portion 1417 are respectively inserted into the first insertion space 1676 and the second insertion space 1677, so that the first insert portion 1416 is held between the first end wall 161 and the first abutment portion 1674, and the second insert portion 1417 is held between the first end wall 161 and the second abutment portion 1675. When the first sliding seat 141 is installed in place, the main body 1411 covers the opening 169 to prevent dust or the like from entering the connector 1691 through the opening 169. The first guide piece 167 is at least partially exposed in the second slot 1415 to allow for the placement of identification markings (e.g., product labels) on the first guide piece 167 that can be observed from the outside of the connector assembly 100.

[0115] The first locking block 142 is installed in the first slot 1414 of the first sliding seat 141. Please refer to... Figure 37 As shown, the first locking block 142 is provided with a U-shaped first locking arm 1421 and a U-shaped second locking arm 1422. The first locking arm 1421 and the second locking arm 1422 are locked inside the first sliding seat 141.

[0116] Please combine Figure 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first locking block 142 is provided with an I-shaped body portion 1423, and the first holding arm 1421 and the second holding arm 1422 are respectively connected to the two sides of the middle portion of the body portion 1423.

[0117] Specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the body portion 1423 includes a base portion 14231 received in the hollowed-out groove 14141, a first positioning protrusion 1423a protruding to one side from the top of the base portion 14231, a second positioning protrusion 1423b protruding to the other side from the top of the base portion 14231, a third positioning protrusion 1423c protruding to one side from the bottom of the base portion 14231, and a fourth positioning protrusion 1423d protruding to the other side from the bottom of the base portion 14231. The first positioning protrusion 1423a is configured to be received in the first positioning groove 1414a and abuts against the first abutting surface 1411a to achieve limiting. The second positioning protrusion 1423b is configured to be received in the second positioning groove 1414b and abuts against the second abutting surface 1411b to achieve limiting. The third positioning protrusion 1423c is configured to be received in the third positioning groove 1414c and abut against the third abutting surface 1411c to achieve limiting. The fourth positioning protrusion 1423d is configured to be received in the fourth positioning groove 1414d and abut against the fourth abutting surface 1411d to achieve limiting.

[0118] Please combine Figure 6 As shown, when the first locking block 142 is fully installed in the first slot 1414 of the first sliding seat 141, the top of the first locking block 142 abuts against the first sliding seat 141 to prevent the first locking block 142 from moving upward; the bottom of the first locking block 142 abuts against the first sliding seat 141 to prevent the first locking block 142 from moving downward. In other words, when the first locking block 142 is fully installed in the first slot 1414 of the first sliding seat 141, the first locking block 142 is confined in the first slot 1414 and cannot move up or down. The bottom of the first locking block 142 cooperates with the guide inclined portion 1672. Those skilled in the art will understand that after the first sliding seat 141 is slidably mounted on the first guide piece 167, and when it is in place, the first locking block 142 is then inserted laterally. The first locking block 142 can act as a "pin" to maintain the relative position of the first sliding seat 141 and the first guide piece 167.

[0119] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the embodiments illustrated in this invention, the first protective cover 14 and the second protective cover 15 are used to prevent collisions that may occur to the bracket assembly 1 during transportation, thereby reducing problems such as difficulty in installing the bracket assembly 1 into the cabinet due to collision deformation.

[0120] Of course, when it is necessary to install the connector assembly 100 into the cabinet's insertion box, firstly press the first retaining arm 1421 and the second retaining arm 1422 inward and apply a certain external force to remove the first protective cover 14; then, slide the first sliding seat 141 along the third direction A3-A3 to remove the first sliding seat 141. Similarly, the second protective cover 15 is also removed from the connector assembly 100. Then, insert the connector assembly 100 entirely into the cabinet's insertion box. The cabinet's insertion box is provided with several protrusions (not shown) similar to the first insert portion 1416 and the second insert portion 1417, which are respectively inserted into the first insertion space 1676 and the second insertion space 1677 under the guidance of the guide tilt portion 1672.

[0121] Please combine Figures 18 to 23 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the housing 16 further includes at least one metal grounding plate 163a mounted on the first sidewall 163. Specifically, the first sidewall 163 is provided with a first retaining hole 1631 and a second retaining hole 1632. The metal grounding plate 163a includes a first hook portion 163a1 mounted in the first retaining hole 1631, a second hook portion 163a2 mounted in the second retaining hole 1632, and a raised portion 163a3 connecting the first hook portion 163a1 and the second hook portion 163a2. The raised portion 163a3 protrudes outward from the first sidewall 163. The raised portion 163a3 has a certain elastic deformation capability to contact the socket of the cabinet to improve the grounding effect.

[0122] Please combine Figure 28 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the keel 17 includes a first support assembly 13a, a second support assembly 13b, and a third support assembly 13c. The first support assembly 13a is located between the second support assembly 13b and the third support assembly 13c. Both ends of the first support assembly 13a are connected to the second support assembly 13b and the third support assembly 13c, respectively. The first support assembly 13a is a single keel. The second support assembly 13b and the third support assembly 13c have similar structures, both being double keels.

[0123] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first support assembly 13a includes a first keel 131, a plurality of first partitions 132 disposed on the first keel 131, and a plurality of second partitions 133 disposed on the first keel 131. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first keel 131 extends along a first direction A1-A1 (e.g., the X direction), and the first partitions 132 and the second partitions 133 are alternately arranged along the first direction A1-A1. The mounting groove 10 is located between adjacent first partitions 132 and second partitions 133.

[0124] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first keel 131 includes a first retaining groove 1311 and a second retaining groove 1312 spaced apart from the first retaining groove 1311. Both the first retaining groove 1311 and the second retaining groove 1312 extend along a second direction A2-A2 (e.g., the Y direction).

[0125] The first partition 132 is at least partially received in the first retaining groove 1311. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first partition 132 is fixed to the first keel 131, for example, by bolts. Preferably, the first partition 132 is also fixed to the first cover 11 and / or the second cover 12, for example, by bolts, to improve structural strength. The first partition 132 has a first side surface 1321, a second side surface 1322 opposite to the first side surface 1321, and a plurality of first mounting holes 1323 penetrating the first side surface 1321 and the second side surface 1322 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, there are three first mounting holes 1323, which are spaced apart along the second direction A2-A2. Each first mounting hole 1323 is elliptical.

[0126] Similarly, the second partition 133 is at least partially received in the second retaining groove 1312. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the second partition 133 is fixed to the first keel 131, for example, by bolts. Preferably, the second partition 133 is also fixed to the first cover 11 and / or the second cover 12, for example, by bolts, to improve structural strength. The second partition 133 has a third side surface 1331, a fourth side surface 1332 opposite to the third side surface 1331, and a plurality of second mounting holes 1333 penetrating the third side surface 1331 and the fourth side surface 1332 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the number of second mounting holes 1333 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each second mounting hole 1333 is elliptical.

[0127] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first partition 132 and the second partition 133 are identical, sharing parts and saving costs. The mounting groove 10 is located between the first side surface 1321 of the first partition 132 and the third side surface 1331 of the second partition 133.

[0128] Specifically, please combine Figure 34 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second support assembly 13b includes a second keel 13b1, a third keel 13b2 arranged side-by-side with the second keel 13b1, a plurality of third partitions 134 disposed on the second keel 13b1 and the third keel 13b2, and a plurality of fourth partitions 135 disposed on the second keel 13b1 and the third keel 13b2. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, both the second keel 13b1 and the third keel 13b2 extend along the first direction A1-A1. The second keel 13b1 is provided with a plurality of third retaining grooves 13b11 and a plurality of fourth retaining grooves 13b12, which are alternately arranged along the first direction A1-A1. The third keel 13b2 is provided with a plurality of fifth retaining slots 13b21 and a plurality of sixth retaining slots 13b22, which are alternately arranged along the first direction A1-A1. The third retaining slot 13b11 and the fifth retaining slot 13b21 are aligned along the second direction A2-A2 to install the third partition 134. The fourth retaining slot 13b12 and the sixth retaining slot 13b22 are aligned along the second direction A2-A2 to install the fourth partition 135. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the third partition 134 is fixed to the second keel 13b1 and the third keel 13b2 by screws. The fourth partition 135 is fixed to the second keel 13b1 and the third keel 13b2 by screws.

[0129] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the third partition 134 is similar to the first partition 132, and the fourth partition 135 is similar to the second partition 133. The third partition 134 has a plurality of third mounting holes 1343 penetrating the third partition 134 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the number of third mounting holes 1343 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each third mounting hole 1343 is elliptical. The fourth partition 135 has a plurality of fourth mounting holes 1353 penetrating the fourth partition 135 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the number of fourth mounting holes 1353 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each fourth mounting hole 1353 is elliptical. For other structures of the third partition 134, please refer to the first partition 132; for other structures of the fourth partition 135, please refer to the second partition 133. These will not be described further in this invention.

[0130] The third support assembly 13c includes a fourth keel 13c1, a fifth keel 13c2 arranged side-by-side with the fourth keel 13c1, a plurality of fifth partitions 136 disposed on the fourth keel 13c1 and the fifth keel 13c2, and a plurality of sixth partitions 137 disposed on the fourth keel 13c1 and the fifth keel 13c2. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, both the fourth keel 13c1 and the fifth keel 13c2 extend along the first direction A1-A1. The fourth keel 13c1 is provided with a plurality of seventh retaining slots 13c11 and a plurality of eighth retaining slots 13c12, which are alternately arranged along the first direction A1-A1. The fifth keel 13c2 is provided with a plurality of ninth retaining slots 13c21 and a plurality of tenth retaining slots 13c22, which are alternately arranged along the first direction A1-A1. The seventh retaining slot 13c11 is aligned with the ninth retaining slot 13c21 along the second direction A2-A2 to install the fifth partition 136. The eighth retaining slot 13c12 is aligned with the tenth retaining slot 13c22 along the second direction A2-A2 to install the sixth partition 137. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the fifth partition 136 is fixed to the fourth keel 13c1 and the fifth keel 13c2 by screws. The sixth partition 137 is fixed to the fourth keel 13c1 and the fifth keel 13c2 by screws.

[0131] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the fifth partition 136 is similar to the first partition 132, and the sixth partition 137 is similar to the second partition 133. The fifth partition 136 has a plurality of fifth mounting holes 1363 penetrating the fifth partition 136 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the number of fifth mounting holes 1363 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each fifth mounting hole 1363 is elliptical. The sixth partition 137 has a plurality of sixth mounting holes 1373 penetrating the sixth partition 137 along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the number of sixth mounting holes 1373 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each sixth mounting hole 1373 is elliptical. For other structures of the fifth partition 136, please refer to the first partition 132; for other structures of the sixth partition 137, please refer to the second partition 133. These will not be described further in this invention.

[0132] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the connector module 2 includes a first connector module 2a (e.g., a floating exchange node structure) and a second connector module 2b (e.g., a floating compute node structure). Each connector module 2 includes a mounting block 21 and an electrical connector 22 disposed on the mounting block 21.

[0133] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the mounting block 21 includes a mounting base 211, a mounting seat 212, a first mounting plate 213, a second mounting plate 214, and an elastic element 215 disposed between the mounting base 211 and the electrical connector 22. In the illustrated embodiment, there are two electrical connectors 22. The first mounting plate 213 mates with one side of each of the two electrical connectors 22 and is fixed to one side of the mounting seat 212. The second mounting plate 214 mates with the other side of each of the two electrical connectors 22 and is fixed to the other side of the mounting seat 212. A portion of the elastic element 215 is located between the mounting base 211 and the mounting seat 212, and another portion of the elastic element 215 is located between the mounting base 211 and the electrical connector 22. With this configuration, the mounting base 212 and the electrical connector 22 can float relative to the mounting base 211 along the third direction A3-A3 under the action of the elastic element 215, thereby facilitating adjustment of the fitting position (please refer to...). Figure 51 as well as Figure 52 (As shown).

[0134] The mounting base 211 includes a first mounting portion 2111, a second mounting portion 2112 opposite to the first mounting portion 2111, and a connecting portion 2113 connecting the first mounting portion 2111 and the second mounting portion 2112. The first mounting portion 2111 has a first recess 2111a and at least one first mounting protrusion 2111b. Specifically, the first mounting portion 2111 includes a first substrate portion 21110, the first recess 2111a is provided in the first substrate portion 21110, and the first mounting protrusion 2111b protrudes outward from the first substrate portion 21110. The second mounting portion 2112 has a second recess 2112a and at least one second mounting protrusion 2112b. Specifically, the second mounting portion 2112 includes a second substrate portion 21120, the second recess 2112a is provided in the second substrate portion 21120, and the second mounting protrusion 2112b protrudes outward from the second substrate portion 21120. The first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b have opposite protrusion directions. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, there are two first mounting protrusions 2111b and one second mounting protrusion 2112b. The first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b are offset along the first direction A1-A1. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion 2113 connects the middle portion of the first mounting portion 2111 and the middle portion of the second mounting portion 2112. The mounting base 211 includes a first receiving space 2114 located at one end of the connecting portion 2113 and a second receiving space 2117 located at the other end of the connecting portion 2113. The connecting portion 2113 is provided with a plurality of third recesses 2113a.

[0135] The mounting base 212 includes a first through hole 2121 and a second through hole 2122 extending through the mounting base 212 along the third direction A3-A3. The mounting block 21 also includes a first guide post 216 and a second guide post 217 at least partially received in the first through hole 2121 and the second through hole 2122. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, both the first guide post 216 and the second guide post 217 protrude from the mounting base 212.

[0136] In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, each electrical connector 22 includes an insulating housing 221 and a plurality of cable modules 222 disposed within the insulating housing 221. The insulating housing 221 has a mating space 2210, a first protrusion 2211 protruding to one side, and a second protrusion 2212 protruding to the other side. Both the first protrusion 2211 and the second protrusion 2212 are plate-shaped and protrude in opposite directions. Each cable module 222 includes a mating portion 2221 protruding into the mating space 2210 and a plurality of cables 2222 extending out of the insulating housing 221. The mating space 2210 is configured to accommodate a mating connector (not shown). The mating portion 2221 is configured to mate with the terminal module of the mating connector.

[0137] The first mounting plate 213 is provided with a first positioning groove 2131 and a second positioning groove 2132, which are respectively used to accommodate the first protrusions 2211 of the two electrical connectors 22. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first mounting plate 213 is fixed to the mounting base 212 by a first screw 2191.

[0138] Similarly, the second mounting plate 214 is provided with a third positioning groove 2141 and a fourth positioning groove 2142, which are respectively used to accommodate the second protrusions 2212 of the two electrical connectors 22. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the second mounting plate 214 is fixed to the mounting base 212 by a second screw 2192. After assembly, the two electrical connectors 22, the first mounting plate 213, the second mounting plate 214, and the mounting base 212 form a whole. The cable 2222 of one electrical connector 22 passes through the first receiving space 2114, and the cable 2222 of the other electrical connector 22 passes through the second receiving space 2117.

[0139] The elastic element 215 includes a first spring 2151 at least partially located in the first recess 2111a. The first spring 2151 is clamped between an electrical connector 22 and the mounting base 211. Similarly, the elastic element 215 includes a second spring 2152 at least partially located in the second recess 2112a. The second spring 2152 is clamped between another electrical connector 22 and the mounting base 211. The elastic element 215 also includes a plurality of third springs 2153 at least partially located in the third recess 2113a, one third spring 2153 sleeved on the first guide post 216, and another third spring 2153 sleeved on the second guide post 217. The third springs 2153 are clamped between the mounting base 211 and the mounting seat 212. With this configuration, the mounting base 212 and the two electrical connectors 22 can float relative to the mounting base 211 along the third direction A3-A3 under the action of the elastic element 215, thereby facilitating adjustment of the fitting position (please refer to...). Figure 60 as well as Figure 61 (As shown).

[0140] After the electrical connector 22 and the mounting block 21 are assembled to form the connector module 2, the connector module 2 is then assembled to the bracket assembly 1. The first mounting protrusion 2111b is received in the first mounting hole 1323 of the first partition 132, and the second mounting protrusion 2112b is received in the second mounting hole 1333 of the second partition 133. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the width of the mounting groove 10 along the first direction A1-A1 is greater than the width of the connector module 2 after removing the first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b. Therefore, the connector module 2 can move relative to the bracket assembly 1 in the mounting groove 10 along the first direction A1-A1 to adjust its position. Furthermore, the length of the first mounting hole 1323 along the second direction A2-A2 is greater than the dimension of the first mounting protrusion 2111b along the second direction A2-A2, and the length of the second mounting hole 1333 along the second direction A2-A2 is greater than the dimension of the second mounting protrusion 2112b along the second direction A2-A2. Therefore, the first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b can move along the second direction A2-A2 in the first mounting hole 1323 and the second mounting hole 1333, respectively, to adjust their positions. In other words, the connector module 2 can move along the second direction A2-A2 relative to the bracket assembly 1 to adjust its position. The mounting base 212 and the two electrical connectors 22 can float along the third direction A3-A3 relative to the mounting base 211 under the action of the elastic element 215, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the fitting position. With this configuration, when the connector module 2 is assembled to the bracket assembly 1, the connector module 2 can be adjusted along the first direction A1-A1 (e.g., the X direction) and the second direction A2-A2 (e.g., the Y direction), and the electrical connector 22 can also be adjusted along the third direction A3-A3 (e.g., the Z direction), thereby improving the compatibility of the electrical connector 22 when it mates with the mating connector.

[0141] Please combine Figures 47 to 55 As shown, in the second embodiment of the first partition 132, the second partition 133, and the connector module 2 of the present invention, the structures of the first partition 132 and the second partition 133 are different. The first partition 132 has a first side surface 1321, a second side surface 1322 opposite to the first side surface 1321, and a plurality of first mounting holes 1323 penetrating the first side surface 1321 and the second side surface 1322 along the first direction A1-A1. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the number of first mounting holes 1323 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each first mounting hole 1323 is elliptical.

[0142] The second partition 133 has a third side surface 1331, a fourth side surface 1332 opposite to the third side surface 1331, and a plurality of second mounting holes 1333 penetrating the third side surface 1331 and the fourth side surface 1332 along the first direction A1-A1. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, there are three second mounting holes 1333, which are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each second mounting hole 1333 is elliptical. The second partition 133 has a protrusion 1334 protruding towards the first partition 132 in the middle, and the second mounting hole 1333 located in the middle is provided on the protrusion 1334.

[0143] Please combine Figure 54 as well as Figure 55 As shown, the width of the mounting groove 10 along the first direction A1-A1 is greater than the width of the connector module 2 after removing the first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b. Therefore, the connector module 2 can move relative to the bracket assembly 1 in the mounting groove 10 along the first direction A1-A1 to adjust its position.

[0144] Please combine Figure 55 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting protrusion 2111b protrudes from the first substrate portion 21110 along the first direction A1-A1 by a length of L1, and the distance between the second side surface 1322 of the first partition 132 and the first substrate portion 21110 is L2, wherein 1.1*L2≤L1≤1.8*L2. With this configuration, when the first mounting protrusion 2111b moves along the first direction A1-A1 in the first mounting hole 1323, the first mounting protrusion 2111b will not disengage from the first mounting hole 1323 along the first direction A1-A1, thereby improving structural reliability.

[0145] Similarly, please combine Figure 55 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting protrusion 2112b protrudes from the second substrate portion 21120 along the first direction A1-A1 by a length of L3, and the distance between the second side surface 1331 of the protrusion 1334 of the second partition 133 and the second substrate portion 21120 is L4, where 1.1*L4≤L3≤1.8*L4. With this configuration, when the second mounting protrusion 2112b moves along the first direction A1-A1 in the second mounting hole 1333, the second mounting protrusion 2112b will not disengage from the second mounting hole 1333 along the first direction A1-A1, thereby improving structural reliability.

[0146] Please combine Figures 56 to 63 As shown, in the third embodiment of the first partition 132, the second partition 133, and the connector module 2 of the present invention, the structures of the first partition 132 and the second partition 133 are different. The first partition 132 has a first side surface 1321, a second side surface 1322 opposite to the first side surface 1321, a plurality of first protruding rings 1324 protruding inward along the first direction A1-A1 from the second side surface 1322, and a plurality of first mounting holes 1323 penetrating the first side surface 1321 and the second side surface 1322 along the first direction A1-A1. At least a portion of the first mounting holes 1323 penetrate the first protruding rings 1324 along the first direction A1-A1. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the number of first mounting holes 1323 is three, and they are arranged at intervals along the second direction A2-A2. Each first mounting hole 1323 is elliptical. By providing the first protruding rings 1324, it is beneficial to increase the structural strength of the first partition 132.

[0147] The second partition 133 has a third side surface 1331, a fourth side surface 1332 opposite to the third side surface 1331, a plurality of second protruding rings 1335 protruding inwardly from the third side surface 1331 along the first direction A1-A1, and a plurality of second mounting holes 1333 penetrating the third side surface 1331 and the fourth side surface 1332 along the first direction A1-A1. At least a portion of the second mounting holes 1333 penetrate the second protruding rings 1335 along the first direction A1-A1. In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, there are three second mounting holes 1333, which are spaced apart along the second direction A2-A2. Each second mounting hole 1333 is elliptical. By providing the second protruding rings 1335, it is beneficial to increase the structural strength of the second partition 133.

[0148] Please combine Figure 63As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the mounting base 211 further includes a plurality of inwardly recessed first recessed grooves 2115, each corresponding to a first mounting protrusion 2111b, and the first recessed grooves 2115 are arranged around the periphery of the first mounting protrusion 2111b. The first recessed grooves 2115 are configured to receive the first protruding ring 1324 to improve compactness. Similarly, the mounting base 211 also includes a plurality of inwardly recessed second recessed grooves 2116, each corresponding to a second mounting protrusion 2112b, and the second recessed grooves 2116 are arranged around the periphery of the second mounting protrusion 2112b. The second recessed grooves 2116 are configured to receive the second protruding ring 1335 to improve compactness. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, the first recessed grooves 2115 and the second recessed grooves 2116 are respectively located on both sides of the mounting base 211.

[0149] In the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the first connector module 2a (e.g., a floating exchange node structure) is mounted between the first partition 132 and the second partition 133 of the first support assembly 13a. The first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b of the first connector module 2a are respectively inserted into the first mounting hole 1323 of the first partition 132 and the second mounting hole 1333 of the second partition 133, and the first connector module 2a is capable of floating in the first direction A1-A1 and the second direction A2-A2. In addition, the first connector module 2a itself is also capable of floating in the third direction A3-A3. Ultimately, the first connector module 2a can achieve positional adjustment in the first direction A1-A1, the second direction A2-A2, and the third direction A3-A3, thereby improving the flexibility of installation.

[0150] Similarly, a portion of the second connector module 2b (e.g., a floating computing node structure) is mounted between the third partition 134 and the fourth partition 135 of the second support assembly 13b. The first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b of the second connector module 2b are respectively inserted into the third mounting hole 1343 of the third partition 134 and the fourth mounting hole 1353 of the fourth partition 135, and the second connector module 2b is capable of floating in the first direction A1-A1 and the second direction A2-A2. In addition, the second connector module 2b itself is also capable of floating in the third direction A3-A3. Ultimately, the second connector module 2b can achieve positional adjustment in the first direction A1-A1, the second direction A2-A2, and the third direction A3-A3, thereby improving the flexibility of installation.

[0151] Similarly, another portion of the second connector module 2b (e.g., a floating computing node structure) is installed between the fifth partition 136 and the sixth partition 137 of the third support assembly 13c. The first mounting protrusion 2111b and the second mounting protrusion 2112b of the second connector module 2b are respectively inserted into the fifth mounting hole 1363 of the fifth partition 136 and the sixth mounting hole 1373 of the sixth partition 137, and the second connector module 2b can float in the first direction A1-A1 and the second direction A2-A2. In addition, the second connector module 2b itself can float in the third direction A3-A3. Ultimately, the second connector module 2b can achieve positional adjustment in the first direction A1-A1, the second direction A2-A2, and the third direction A3-A3, thereby improving the flexibility of installation.

[0152] Specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, during assembly, a first partition 132 is first provided, and one side of the first connector module 2a is assembled with the first partition 132; then, a second partition 133 is provided, and the second partition 133 is assembled with the other side of the first connector module 2a; then, another first connector module 2a is provided, and the other first connector module 2a is assembled with the second partition 133; and so on, the first partition 132, the first connector module 2a, the second partition 133, and the other first connector module 2a form a loop unit; wherein the first connector module 2a is installed between the first partition 132 and the second partition 133.

[0153] Similarly, a third partition 134 is provided, and one side of the second connector module 2b is assembled with the third partition 134; then, a fourth partition 135 is provided, and the fourth partition 135 is assembled with the other side of the second connector module 2b; then, another second connector module 2b is provided, and the other second connector module 2b is assembled with the fourth partition 135; and so on, the third partition 134, the second connector module 2b, the fourth partition 135, and the other second connector module 2b form a loop unit; wherein the second connector module 2b is installed between the third partition 134 and the fourth partition 135.

[0154] Similarly, a fifth partition 136 is provided, and one side of the second connector module 2b is assembled with the fifth partition 136; then, a sixth partition 137 is provided, and the sixth partition 137 is assembled with the other side of the second connector module 2b; then, another second connector module 2b is provided, and the other second connector module 2b is assembled with the sixth partition 137; and so on, the fifth partition 136, the second connector module 2b, the sixth partition 137, and the other second connector module 2b form a loop unit; wherein the second connector module 2b is installed between the fifth partition 136 and the sixth partition 137.

[0155] Then, the first keel 131, the second keel 13b1, the third keel 13b2, the fourth keel 13c1, and the fifth keel 13c2 are assembled with the corresponding partitions along the third direction A3-A3. After assembly, they are fixed with screws. At this time, one end of the first keel 131 is fixed to the third partition 134 or the fourth partition 135 of the second support assembly 13b (e.g., fixed with screws), and the other end of the first keel 131 is fixed to the third partition 134 or the fourth partition 135 of the third support assembly 13c (e.g., fixed with screws).

[0156] Then, the entire module is inserted into the mounting space 160 of the housing 16 and secured with screws.

[0157] Please combine Figure 24 , Figure 32 as well as Figure 33 As shown in the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, since the width W1 of the first connector module 2a along the second direction A2-A2 is greater than the width W2 of the second connector module 2b along the second direction A2-A2, in order to avoid additionally occupying the overall width of the keel 17 along the second direction A2-A2 and to not affect the floating of the first connector module 2a along the second direction A2-A2, the single keel of the first support assembly 13a of the present invention cleverly solves the above problem. Those skilled in the art will understand that by setting the first keel 131, both sides of the first keel 131 are open structures, thus accommodating the first connector module 2a with a larger width W1, without affecting the floating of the first connector module 2a along the second direction A2-A2.

[0158] Furthermore, in the embodiment illustrated in the present invention, the second bracket assembly 13b and the second connector module 2b mounted on the second bracket assembly 13b, together with the first bracket assembly 13a and the first connector module 2a mounted on the first bracket assembly 13a and located on one side of the first keel 131, form a first connecting module; the third bracket assembly 13c and the second connector module 2b mounted on the third bracket assembly 13c, together with the first bracket assembly 13a and the first connector module 2a mounted on the first bracket assembly 13a and located on the other side of the first keel 131, form a second connecting module. By configuring the first keel 131 as a single keel, the present invention facilitates the identification of whether the first connector modules 2a located on both sides of the first keel 131 belong to the first connecting module or the second connecting module, thereby clearly integrating all cables of the first connecting module together, and also clearly integrating all cables of the second connecting module together, avoiding confusion.

[0159] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. The understanding of the present invention should be based on those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bracket assembly configured to mount a connector module, characterized in that, The support assembly includes: The housing includes a first end wall and a first guide piece fixed to the first end wall, the first guide piece having a first abutment portion; the housing includes a first insertion space located between the first end wall and the first abutment portion; and A first protective cover is disposed at one end of the housing. The first protective cover includes a first sliding seat and a first locking block. The first sliding seat includes a first slot, a second slot communicating with the first slot, and a first insert portion located on one side of the second slot. The first insert portion is inserted into the first insertion space and is laterally limited by the first abutment portion. The first locking block is laterally installed in the first slot and is engaged with the first sliding seat.

2. The support assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first slot includes a hollowed-out groove located in the middle of the first slot and at least one positioning groove communicating with the hollowed-out groove; the first sliding seat includes an abutment surface corresponding to the positioning groove. The first locking block has a body portion, which includes a base portion and at least one positioning protrusion protruding from the base portion. The base portion is received in the hollow groove, the positioning protrusion is received in the positioning groove, and the abutting surface abuts against the positioning protrusion.

3. The support assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning groove includes a first positioning groove located on one side of the top of the hollow groove and a second positioning groove located on the other side of the top of the hollow groove. The abutting surface includes a first abutting surface corresponding to the first positioning groove and a second abutting surface corresponding to the second positioning groove; The positioning protrusion includes a first positioning protrusion extending from the top of the base to one side and a second positioning protrusion extending from the top of the base to the other side. The first positioning protrusion is received in the first positioning groove, and the second positioning protrusion is received in the second positioning groove. The first abutting surface abuts against the first positioning protrusion, and the second abutting surface abuts against the second positioning protrusion.

4. The support assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning groove includes a third positioning groove located on one side of the bottom of the hollow groove and a fourth positioning groove located on the other side of the bottom of the hollow groove. The abutting surface includes a third abutting surface corresponding to the third positioning groove and a fourth abutting surface corresponding to the fourth positioning groove; The positioning protrusion includes a third positioning protrusion extending from the bottom of the base to one side and a fourth positioning protrusion extending from the bottom of the base to the other side. The third positioning protrusion is received in the third positioning groove, and the fourth positioning protrusion is received in the fourth positioning groove. The third abutting surface abuts against the third positioning protrusion, and the fourth abutting surface abuts against the fourth positioning protrusion.

5. The support assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first slot includes a first opening slot located on one side of the middle portion of the hollowed-out groove and a second opening slot located on the other side of the middle portion of the hollowed-out groove. The main body also includes a first guide surface corresponding to the first opening slot and a second guide surface corresponding to the second opening slot, the first guide surface and the second guide surface being configured to guide the first locking block.

6. The support assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The first locking block is provided with a first locking arm and a second locking arm, which are respectively locked into the first sliding seat under the guidance of the first guide surface and the second guide surface.

7. The support assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The first guiding surface is a guiding slope or a guiding arc surface; The second guide surface is a guide slope or a guide arc surface.

8. The support assembly as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The main body is H-shaped.

9. The support assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking block is provided with a first holding arm and a second holding arm, which are engaged in the first sliding seat.

10. The support assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide plate is provided with a second abutment portion, and the housing includes a second insertion space located between the first end wall and the second abutment portion; the first sliding seat includes a second insert portion located on the other side of the second slot, the second insert portion being inserted into the second insertion space and laterally limited by the second abutment portion.

11. The support assembly as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that: The first guide piece includes a base and a guide inclined portion extending obliquely from one end of the base; the base includes a recessed portion formed by stamping from the middle of the base toward the first end wall; the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion are disposed on the base and are respectively located on both sides of the recessed portion; the recessed portion is fixed to the first end wall by fasteners.

12. The support assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket assembly includes a second protective cover, which includes a second sliding seat and a second locking block mounted on the second sliding seat.

13. The support assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket assembly includes a first keel, a first partition plate disposed on the first keel, a second partition plate disposed on the first keel, and a mounting groove located between the first partition plate and the second partition plate; The mounting slot is configured to accommodate the connector module.

14. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: The bracket assembly, as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, further includes a first keel, a first partition disposed on the first keel, a second partition disposed on the first keel, and a mounting groove located between the first partition and the second partition; the first partition has a first mounting hole; the second partition has a second mounting hole; and... A connector module is disposed in the mounting slot. The connector module includes a mounting block and an electrical connector disposed in the mounting block. The mounting block includes a mounting base. The mounting base is provided with a first mounting protrusion and a second mounting protrusion. The first mounting protrusion is received in a first mounting hole and is movable in the first mounting hole. The second mounting protrusion is received in a second mounting hole and is movable in the second mounting hole. The connector module is configured to move relative to the bracket assembly along a first direction; the connector module is configured to move relative to the bracket assembly along a second direction.

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