Connector housing and adapter connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of electric connectors, in particular to a connector shell and an adapter connector. The connector shell is used for solving the technical problems that in an existing server cabinet, connecting cables are distributed disorderly, and the overall installation efficiency is low. The adapter connector is used for solving the technical problem that an existing server cabinet is affected by disordered connecting cables and is inconvenient to assemble. The connector shell comprises a connecting substrate and a housing mounted on the connecting substrate; a first mounting structure for mounting a server connector and a second mounting structure for mounting a switch connector are arranged on the connecting substrate; and a wiring cavity is formed between the housing and the connecting substrate and is used for accommodating a connecting cable for conductively communicating the server connector with the switch connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electric connectors, in particular to a connector housing and a transfer connector. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of server technology, server cabinets have also been developed at a very high speed, and are steadily moving towards modularization, miniaturization, and high integration. In actual implementation, a cabinet is usually equipped with multiple servers and at least one switch. The switch has multiple sockets, and direct connection with different servers is achieved through multiple switch connectors for conductive connection with the switch, connecting cables, and server connectors for conductive connection with the server. This means that there are often various messy connecting cables distributed in the cabinet. On the one hand, this will cause difficulties in wire harness identification and arrangement, which will bring considerable trouble to the replacement and maintenance of servers and switches in the cabinet; on the other hand, during installation, the operator must first build the cabinet and the server before wiring and connecting, which can easily lead to low installation efficiency on site in the computer room. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector housing to solve the technical problem that the existing server cabinets, servers and switches are inconvenient to assemble due to the disorderly distribution of connecting cables and the low overall installation efficiency.

[0004] The utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A connector housing comprises a connecting substrate and a cover shell mounted on the connecting substrate; the connecting substrate is provided with a first mounting structure for mounting a server connector and a second mounting structure for mounting a switch connector; a wiring cavity is formed between the cover shell and the connecting substrate for accommodating a connecting cable that electrically connects the server connector and the switch connector.

[0006] Furthermore, the connection substrate is formed by connecting the fixing plates in separate parts.

[0007] Furthermore, the fixing plates are connected by a concave-convex fastening structure; the concave-convex fastening structure includes a connecting piece arranged on one of any pair of connected fixing plates, and a connecting groove arranged on the other one; the connecting piece is clamped in the connecting groove and fixed in the connecting groove by a fastener.

[0008] Furthermore, the first mounting structure and the second mounting structure include mounting holes arranged on the connecting substrate and baffles fixedly mounted on the mounting holes; a step surface is arranged in the mounting hole to cooperate with the baffle to form a mounting cavity adapted to the hanging ears on the server connector and the switch connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the first mounting structure and / or the second mounting structure are arranged in an array and redundantly.

[0010] Furthermore, a sealing cover plate is fixedly mounted on the redundant first mounting structure and / or the second mounting structure.

[0011] Furthermore, guide structures are provided on the sides of the first mounting structure and the second mounting structure for guiding and cooperating with the guide plug-in structures on the cabinet.

[0012] Furthermore, the connection base plate is provided with a mounting ear for fixed connection with the cabinet, and the mounting ear is provided with a guide hole and a fixed mounting hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the cover shell.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The utility model proposes a new connector housing to solve the technical problems of the existing server cabinets with messy distribution of connecting cables and low overall installation efficiency. The connector housing of the utility model includes a connecting substrate and a cover shell installed on the connecting substrate. The connecting substrate is provided with a first mounting structure for installing a server connector interconnected with the server, and a second mounting structure for installing a switch connector interconnected with the switch. Such a setting facilitates the integration of the server connector and the switch connector on the connecting substrate, and provides a structural basis for realizing modular, miniaturized, and highly integrated installation of the server connector and the switch connector on the cabinet. A wiring cavity is formed between the cover shell and the connecting substrate to accommodate the connecting cables that are conductively connected to the server connector and the switch connector. Such a setting provides a structural basis for the integrated installation of the connecting cables that are conductively connected to the server connector and the switch connector on the cabinet, avoids the connecting cables being distributed in the cabinet in a messy state, facilitates the identification and arrangement of the wire harness, and also facilitates the installation, replacement, and maintenance of the server and related components in the cabinet, and also brings convenience to the modularization, miniaturization, and high integration of the server cabinet.

[0015] A transfer connector includes a connector housing, a server connector and a switch connector, wherein the server connector and the switch connector are electrically connected via a connecting cable; the connector housing includes a connecting substrate and a cover shell mounted on the connecting substrate; the connecting substrate is provided with a first mounting structure for mounting the server connector and a second mounting structure for mounting the switch connector; a wiring cavity is formed between the cover shell and the connecting substrate for accommodating the connecting cable.

[0016] Furthermore, the connection substrate is formed by connecting the fixing plates in separate parts.

[0017] Furthermore, the fixing plates are connected by a concave-convex fastening structure; the concave-convex fastening structure includes a connecting piece arranged on one of any pair of connected fixing plates, and a connecting groove arranged on the other one; the connecting piece is clamped in the connecting groove and fixed in the connecting groove by a fastener.

[0018] Furthermore, the first mounting structure and the second mounting structure include mounting holes arranged on the connecting substrate and baffles fixedly mounted on the mounting holes; a step surface is arranged in the mounting hole to cooperate with the baffle to form a mounting cavity adapted to the hanging ears on the server connector and the switch connector.

[0019] Furthermore, the first mounting structure and / or the second mounting structure are arranged in an array and redundantly.

[0020] Furthermore, a sealing cover plate is fixedly mounted on the redundant first mounting structure and / or the second mounting structure.

[0021] Furthermore, guide structures are provided on the sides of the first mounting structure and the second mounting structure for guiding and cooperating with the guide plug-in structures on the cabinet.

[0022] Furthermore, the connection base plate is provided with a mounting ear for fixed connection with the cabinet, and the mounting ear is provided with a guide hole and a fixed mounting hole.

[0023] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the cover shell.

[0024] Beneficial effects: The utility model proposes a new adapter connector to solve the technical problem that the existing server cabinet has messy distribution of connecting cables and is inconvenient to organize. The adapter connector of the utility model includes a connector housing, a server connector and a switch connector, and the server connector and the switch connector are conductively connected through a connecting cable. The connector housing specifically includes a connecting substrate and a cover shell installed on the connecting substrate, wherein the connecting substrate is provided with a first mounting structure for mounting the server connector and a second mounting structure for mounting the switch connector. Such a setting enables the server and the switch in the cabinet to be connected and conducted through the adapter connector, avoiding the traditional technical solution of only using connecting cables, server connectors, and switch connectors to realize conductive connection between the server and the switch in the cabinet, thereby effectively improving the modularization, miniaturization, and high integration of the cabinet. A wiring cavity is formed between the cover shell and the connecting substrate to accommodate the connecting cable that conductively connects the server connector and the switch connector. Such a setting enables the connecting cable to be integrated into the cabinet, avoiding the connecting cable to be distributed in the cabinet in a messy state, facilitating the identification and arrangement of the wire harness, and also facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the server and the switch in the cabinet. At the same time, since the server connectors, switch connectors and connecting cables have been pre-integrated into an integrated module, the trouble of on-site wiring installation in the computer room can be avoided, thereby effectively improving the on-site installation efficiency of servers, switches and cabinets. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is an off-axis view of an embodiment of the adapter connector of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 off-axis view in another direction;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part I;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part II;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Wiring diagram of

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the off-axis center fixing plate;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 1Structural schematic diagram of the middle concave-convex fastening structure;

[0033] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the plug-in terminal on the cabinet adapted to the adapter connector;

[0034] Fig.10 The external view of the shaft when the adapter connector is plugged into the mating end;

[0035] The names of the components corresponding to the corresponding figure marks in the figure are: 1. Connector housing; 2. Server connector; 3. Switch connector; 4. Connecting cable; 5. Connecting substrate; 6. Cover; 7. First mounting structure; 8. Second mounting structure; 9. Fastener connecting hole; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Connecting piece; 12. Connecting groove; 13. Mounting hole; 14. Baffle; 15. Step surface; 16. Sealing cover plate; 17. Guide pin; 18. Guide structure mounting hole; 19. Mounting ear; 20. Guide hole; 21. Fixed mounting hole; 22. Handle; 23. Cabinet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The principle of the adapter connector of the utility model is as follows:

[0037] A transfer connector, the structure of which can refer to Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes a connector housing 1, a server connector 2 and a switch connector 3. Figure 6 As shown, the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 are electrically connected through the connecting cable 4. The connector housing 1 specifically includes a connecting substrate 5 and a cover 6 mounted on the connecting substrate 5, wherein the connecting substrate 5 is provided with a first mounting structure 7 for mounting the server connector 2, and a second mounting structure 8 for mounting the switch connector 3. Such a setting enables the server and the switch in the cabinet 23 to be connected and conducted through the adapter connector, avoiding the traditional technical solution of only using the connecting cable 4, the server connector 2, and the switch connector 3 to realize the conductive connection between the server and the switch in the cabinet 23, thereby effectively improving the modularization, miniaturization, and high integration of the cabinet 23.

[0038] A wiring cavity is formed between the cover 6 and the connection substrate 5 to accommodate the connection cable 4 that electrically connects the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3. This arrangement allows the connection cable 4 to be integrated into the cabinet 23, avoiding the connection cable 4 from being distributed in the cabinet 23 in a messy state, facilitating the identification and arrangement of the wire harness, and also facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the server and switch in the cabinet 23. At the same time, since the server connector 2, the switch connector 3 and the connection cable 4 have been pre-integrated into an integrated module, the trouble of on-site wiring in the computer room can be avoided, thereby effectively improving the on-site installation efficiency of the server, switch and cabinet 23.

[0039] Based on the above-mentioned principle, the embodiment 1 of the adapter connector of the utility model is:

[0040] A transfer connector, the structure of which can refer to Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes a connector housing 1, a server connector 2 and a switch connector 3. Figure 6 As shown, the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 are electrically connected through the connecting cable 4. The connector housing 1 includes a connecting substrate 5 and a cover 6 mounted on the connecting substrate 5. The connecting substrate 5 is provided with a first mounting structure 7 for mounting the server connector 2 interconnected with the server, and a second mounting structure 8 for mounting the switch connector 3 interconnected with the switch. The arrangement positions of the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 on the connecting substrate 5 are determined according to the specific arrangement positions of the server and the switch in the cabinet 23. In this embodiment, the connecting substrate 5 includes a wide portion and a narrow portion. The first mounting structure 7 is distributed on the narrow portion, and the second mounting structure 8 is distributed on the wide portion.

[0041] A wiring cavity is formed between the cover shell 6 and the connecting substrate 5 to accommodate the connecting cable 4 that electrically connects the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3. In the present embodiment, the cover shell 6 is specifically a square shell with one side open, and the opening surface is the same shape as and compatible with the connecting substrate 5. In order to ensure the processing accuracy and avoid a large gap between the adapter connector and the cabinet 23 after it is installed on the cabinet 23, the cover shell 6 is preferably processed by an integrated sheet metal forming process. Fastener connection holes 9 are provided on the thickness surface of the connecting substrate 5 and on the side of the cover shell 6 opposite to the thickness surface of the connecting substrate 5. After the connecting substrate 5 is plugged into the opening of the cover shell 6, the fasteners are screwed into the fastener connection holes 9 so that the cover shell 6 and the connecting substrate 5 are fastened and connected as one.

[0042] The key point of the present invention is that the connection base plate 5 is formed by connecting a plurality of fixing plates 10 in separate parts, and the fixing plates 10 are connected by concave and convex fastening structures. Figure 7 As shown. If the connecting substrate 5 is processed as a whole from a single plate, the processing amount of the connecting substrate 5 will increase dramatically, and the processing cost of the connecting substrate 5 will increase accordingly. At the same time, it is difficult to ensure the processing accuracy when processing and forming the connecting substrate 5 with a single plate. Therefore, the connecting substrate 5 is formed by connecting and forming a plurality of fixing plates 10 separately, which can reduce the processing difficulty and processing cost of the connecting substrate 5, while ensuring the processing accuracy of the connecting substrate 5. Of course, in the scenario where the length of the connecting substrate 5 is relatively short, the connecting substrate 5 can also be processed as a whole from a single plate.

[0043] The fixing plates 10 are connected by a concave-convex fastening structure. Figure 8As shown, it includes a connecting piece 11 arranged on one of any pair of connected fixing plates 10, and a connecting groove 12 arranged on the other one. The connecting piece 11 is clamped in the connecting groove 12 and fixed in the connecting groove 12 by a fastener. The connecting piece 11 is clamped in the connecting groove 12 so that the connecting parts of the fixing plates 10 and the fixing plates 10 overlap partially, thereby providing a good supporting effect on the connecting parts and ensuring that the connecting parts have good structural rigidity. At the same time, such a setting can also provide sufficient installation space for the fasteners to ensure that the fixing plates 10 and the fixing plates 10 can be reliably connected through the fasteners.

[0044] The aforementioned first mounting structure 7 and second mounting structure 8 specifically include a mounting hole 13 provided on the connection substrate 5 and a baffle 14 fixedly installed on the mounting hole 13. A step surface 15 is provided in the mounting hole 13 so as to cooperate with the baffle 14 to form a mounting cavity for adapting to the hanging ears on the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3. When the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 are installed, they are first inserted into the mounting hole 13 from the opening of the mounting hole 13, and the step surface 15 in the mounting hole 13 cooperates with the hanging ears of the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 to achieve the positioning of the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 in the mounting hole 13 along the insertion direction. After the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 are inserted in place, the baffle 14 is installed at the hole opening so that the baffle 14 cooperates with the hanging ears of the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 to achieve the positioning of the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 in the mounting hole 13 away from the insertion direction. Such a setting greatly facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3, and also reduces the processing cost of the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8; at the same time, the installation effect is reliable, and can ensure that the server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 have a good positioning on the connecting substrate 5.

[0045] The first mounting structure 7 itself, or the second mounting structure 8 itself, or both are arranged in an array and redundantly on the connection substrate 5. Such a setting, on the one hand, increases the number of server connectors 2 and switch connectors 3 that can be installed on the adapter connector, so that the adapter connector can connect more servers and switches; on the other hand, the working first mounting structure 7, the second mounting structure 8 and the redundant first mounting structure 7, the second mounting structure 8 can be distributed according to a specific arrangement rule, so that the adapter connector can adapt to different distribution schemes of switches and servers, and enhance the interface recognition ability of servers, switches and adapter connectors. Of course, the first mounting structure 7 itself, or the second mounting structure 8 itself, or both are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the servers and connectors on the cabinet 23. The setting positions of the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 are determined according to the positions of the servers and switches in the cabinet 23.

[0046] On the basis of the above structure, a sealing cover plate 16 can be fixedly installed on the redundant first mounting structure 7 or the redundant second mounting structure 8 to prevent the redundant first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 from accumulating dust due to being idle. In addition, the provision of the sealing cover plate 16 can also prevent the server and the switch from being plugged into the wrong position of the adapter connector. The sealing cover plate 16 is preferably installed on the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 by fastener connection, so that the redundant first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 can be put back into use when the equipment is expanded. When the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 are both redundantly provided, the sealing cover plate 16 is fixedly installed on the redundant first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8.

[0047] In this embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 2 As shown, the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 on the connecting substrate 5 are arranged in an array and redundantly. Among them, 36 first mounting structures 7 are arranged in a single row, and 18 second mounting structures 8 are arranged in 3 rows and 6 columns. The first mounting structure 7 is redundantly arranged, and a sealing cover plate 16 is fixedly installed on the redundant first mounting structure 7. It should be noted here that the specific number of rows and columns and the specific distribution position of the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 are specifically set according to specific needs. In this embodiment, "36 first mounting structures 7 are arranged in a single row, and 18 second mounting structures 8 are arranged in 3 rows and 6 columns" is only a specific example for the convenience of explanation.

[0048] Based on the above-mentioned principle and embodiment 1, embodiment 2 of the adapter connector of the utility model is:

[0049] On the basis of Example 1, the key point of the present invention is that the first mounting structure 7 and the second mounting structure 8 are both provided with guide structures on their sides for guiding and cooperating with the guide plug-in structures on the cabinet 23. The fixing plate 10 is provided with guide structure mounting holes 18. Figure 3-5 As shown, the guide pin 17 as a guide structure passes through the guide structure installation hole 18 in the direction away from the cover 6 and is fastened to the fixing plate 10 by fasteners. When the server and the switch are plugged into the adapter connector, the guide pin 17 can cooperate with the guide plugging hole as the guide plugging structure on the server and the switch to guide the plugging of the server, the switch and the adapter connector. Of course, the guide structure here can also be the guide plugging hole set on the adapter connector, and the guide plugging structure is the guide pin 17 set on the server and the switch.

[0050] The connection base plate 5 is provided with a mounting ear 19 for fixed connection with the cabinet 23, and the mounting ear 19 is provided with a guide hole 20 and a fixed mounting hole 21. This can ensure the position of the adapter connector on the cabinet 23. Based on the above structure, a handle 22 can be provided on the cover 6. This can facilitate the plugging operation of the adapter connector and the cabinet 23. When plugging, first lift the adapter connector as a whole by the handle 22 and install it from the rear end of the cabinet 23 to the cabinet 23. Fig. 9 The cabinet 23 shown in FIG. 1 is then aligned with the guide hole 20 on the mounting ear 19 of the connecting substrate 5 and the guide feature on the cabinet 23 and plugged in to ensure the position of the adapter connector on the cabinet 23. Finally, the adapter connector is fixed to the cabinet 23 through the fixing mounting hole 21. After the adapter connector is installed, the cabinet 23 and the adapter connector as a whole can be referred to as Fig.10 At this time, the server and the switch are installed from the front end of the cabinet 23, and the relevant interfaces on the server and the switch are plugged into the corresponding server connector 2 and the switch connector 3 on the adapter connector.

[0051] The parts not mentioned in this embodiment are consistent with other embodiments.

[0052] Embodiments of the connector housing of the utility model:

[0053] The embodiment of the connector housing of the present invention is consistent with the principle of the aforementioned adapter connector and the connector housing 1 described in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, so no further details will be given.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. The patent protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the claims. All equivalent structural changes made using the description and drawings of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connection substrate (5) and a cover shell (6) mounted on the connection substrate (5); the connection substrate (5) is provided with a first mounting structure (7) for mounting a server connector (2), and a second mounting structure (8) for mounting a switch connector (3); a wiring cavity is formed between the cover shell (6) and the connection substrate (5) for accommodating a connection cable (4) for conductively connecting the server connector (2) and the switch connector (3).

2. The connector housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection base plate (5) is formed by connecting the fixing plate (10) in separate parts.

3. The connector housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing plates (10) are connected to each other via a concave-convex fastening structure; the concave-convex fastening structure comprises a connecting piece (11) provided on one of any pair of connected fixing plates (10), and a connecting groove (12) provided on the other one; the connecting piece (11) is clamped in the connecting groove (12) and fixed in the connecting groove (12) via a fastener.

4. The connector housing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first mounting structure (7) and the second mounting structure (8) comprise a mounting hole (13) provided on the connection substrate (5) and a baffle (14) fixedly mounted on the mounting hole (13); a step surface (15) is provided in the mounting hole (13) so as to cooperate with the baffle (14) to form a mounting cavity adapted to be matched with the mounting ears on the server connector (2) and the switch connector (3).

5. The connector housing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first mounting structures (7) and / or the second mounting structures (8) are arranged in an array and redundantly.

6. The connector housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing cover plate (16) is fixedly mounted on the redundant first mounting structure (7) and / or the second mounting structure (8).

7. The connector housing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Guide structures are provided on the sides of the first mounting structure (7) and the second mounting structure (8) for guiding and cooperating with the guide plug-in structures on the cabinet (23).

8. The connector housing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The connection base plate (5) is provided with a mounting ear (19) for fixed connection with the cabinet (23), and the mounting ear (19) is provided with a guide hole (20) and a fixed mounting hole (21).

9. The connector housing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The cover shell (6) is provided with a handle (22).

10. A transfer connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connector housing (1), a server connector (2) and a switch connector (3); the server connector (2) and the switch connector (3) are electrically connected to each other via a connecting cable (4); the connector housing (1) comprises a connecting substrate (5) and a cover (6) mounted on the connecting substrate (5); a first mounting structure (7) for mounting the server connector (2) and a second mounting structure (8) for mounting the switch connector (3) are provided on the connecting substrate (5); a wiring cavity is formed between the cover (6) and the connecting substrate (5) for accommodating the connecting cable (4).

11. The adapter connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The connection base plate (5) is formed by connecting a plurality of fixing plates (10) in separate parts.

12. The adapter connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The fixing plates (10) are connected to each other via a concave-convex fastening structure; the concave-convex fastening structure comprises a connecting piece (11) provided on one of any pair of connected fixing plates (10), and a connecting groove (12) provided on the other one; the connecting piece (11) is clamped in the connecting groove (12) and fixed in the connecting groove (12) via a fastener.

13. The adapter connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The first mounting structure (7) and the second mounting structure (8) comprise a mounting hole (13) provided on the connection substrate (5) and a baffle (14) fixedly mounted on the mounting hole (13); a step surface (15) is provided in the mounting hole (13) so as to cooperate with the baffle (14) to form a mounting cavity adapted to be matched with the mounting ears on the server connector (2) and the switch connector (3).

14. The adapter connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The first mounting structures (7) and / or the second mounting structures (8) are arranged in an array and redundantly.

15. The adapter connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: A sealing cover plate (16) is fixedly mounted on the redundant first mounting structure (7) and / or the second mounting structure (8).

16. The adapter connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: Guide structures are provided on the sides of the first mounting structure (7) and the second mounting structure (8) for guiding and cooperating with the guide plug-in structures on the cabinet (23).

17. The adapter connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The connection base plate (5) is provided with a mounting ear (19) for fixed connection with the cabinet (23), and the mounting ear (19) is provided with a guide hole (20) and a fixed mounting hole (21).

18. The adapter connector according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The cover shell (6) is provided with a handle (22).

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