Mounting frame, mating mounting frame, connector module, mating connector module and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mounting frame, a connector module, a matching mounting frame, a matching connector module and a connector assembly. The frame body comprises a first top wall, a first bottom wall and two first side walls; the first top wall and the first bottom wall are opposite in the height direction of the frame body; the two first side walls are opposite in the transverse direction of the frame body; and the pair of elastic buckles are respectively formed on the outer sides of the two first side walls of the frame body. The installation frame is an integrated piece, the frame body is used for fixing a connector inserted into the frame body, and the elastic buckle is used for being connected with a protruding part on a matched installation frame so that the installation frame and the matched installation frame can be locked together. According to the utility model, the mounting frame is an integrated piece, and an elastic buckle used for being jointed with the matched mounting frame is integrated on the mounting frame. Therefore, the structure of the mounting frame is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting frame for inserting and securing a connector, and a connector module including the mounting frame. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a mating mounting frame for inserting and securing a mating connector, and a mating connector module including the mating mounting frame. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a connector assembly including a connector module and a mating connector module. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a mounting frame for inserting and securing a connector typically includes a frame body and a locking member separate from the frame body. The locking member has a connection hole formed in it, and a nut is embedded in the frame body. A bolt passes through the connection hole in the locking member and is threaded into the nut to secure the locking member to the frame body. The locking member is adapted to engage with a mating locking member on a mating mounting frame to lock the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame together. This locks the connector in the mounting frame and the mating connector in the mating mounting frame in the mating position.

[0003] Similarly, in the prior art, a mating mounting frame for inserting and fixing a mating connector typically includes a mating frame body and a mating fastener separated from the mating frame body. The mating fastener is formed with a connection hole, and a nut is embedded in the mating frame body. A bolt passes through the connection hole in the mating fastener and is threaded into the nut to fasten the mating fastener to the mating frame body. The mating fastener is adapted to engage with a fastener of the mounting frame to lock the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame together. This allows the connector in the mounting frame and the mating connector in the mating mounting frame to be locked in a mating position.

[0004] In the prior art, the structures of the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame are complex and need to include multiple separate components. Furthermore, the multiple separate components need to be assembled together, which not only increases production costs but also reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a mounting frame is provided. The mounting frame comprises: a frame body comprising a first top wall and a first bottom wall opposing each other in its height direction, and two first side walls opposing each other in its transverse direction; and a pair of elastic buckles formed on the outer sides of the two first side walls of the frame body. The mounting frame is a single piece, the frame body being used to secure a connector inserted therein, and the elastic buckles being used to engage with raised portions on a mating mounting frame to lock the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame together.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame is an integral injection-molded part.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the frame has a front side and a rear side that are opposite in its longitudinal direction, the connector is suitable for being inserted into the frame from the rear side of the frame, and the front of the frame is suitable for being inserted into the matching frame of the matching mounting frame.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, first card slots are respectively formed on the rear portions of the first top wall and the first bottom wall of the frame body, the first card slot on the first top wall of the frame body being adapted to engage with the first snap fit on the top wall of the connector housing, and the first card slot on the first bottom wall of the frame body being adapted to engage with the first snap fit on the bottom wall of the connector housing to lock the connector in the frame body.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the frame is suitable for inserting a row of connectors, and a row of first card slots are respectively formed on the rear parts of the first top wall and the first bottom wall of the frame. The row of first card slots on the first top wall of the frame is suitable for engaging with the first card buckles on the top wall of the shell of the row of connectors, and the row of first card slots on the first bottom wall of the frame is suitable for engaging with the first card buckles on the bottom wall of the shell of the row of connectors to lock the row of connectors in the frame.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first card slot is T-shaped, for engaging with the T-shaped first clip on the connector; and the first card slot on the first top wall of the frame is asymmetrical with the first card slot on the first bottom wall of the frame to prevent the connector from being inserted into the frame in the wrong orientation.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic buckle includes a locking portion supported in suspension on the outer side of the first side wall of the frame body, and the locking portion can move relative to the first side wall of the frame body between a locking position engaged with the protrusion on the matching mounting frame and an unlocking position separated from the protrusion on the matching mounting frame.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic buckle further comprises: a support rib formed on the outer side of the first side wall of the frame; and an unlocking portion connected to the support rib and extending rearward from the support rib. The locking portion is connected to the unlocking portion and extends forward from the support rib, and the unlocking portion and the locking portion are supported in the air on the outer side of the frame by the support rib. When the unlocking portion is pressed toward the first side wall of the frame, the elastic buckle can be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the locking portion includes a pair of cantilevers respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the support rib, the fixed ends of the pair of cantilevers are connected to the unlocking portion, and a hook portion is formed on the free end of the cantilever, and the hook portion is suitable for engaging with the raised portion on the matching mounting frame.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, outwardly protruding finger support portions are respectively formed on the two first side walls of the frame, and the finger support portions are located at the rear side of the unlocking portion and adjacent to the unlocking portion; when the unlocking portion is pressed with a finger, the finger is supported on the finger support portion, and the finger support portion serves as a fulcrum for the finger to apply force.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector module is provided, comprising: the aforementioned mounting frame; and a connector inserted into and fixed to a frame body of the mounting frame, the connector comprising a housing and terminals disposed in the housing, the terminals being configured to mate with mating terminals of a mating connector.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, first clips are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing of the connector, and the first clips engage with the first slots on the mounting frame to lock the connector in the frame body of the mounting frame.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector module includes a plurality of connectors, which are inserted into and fixed to a frame body of the installation frame and arranged in a row along a transverse direction of the frame body.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a mating mounting frame is provided. The mating mounting frame comprises: a mating frame body, comprising a second top wall and a second bottom wall opposing each other in the height direction thereof, and two second side walls opposing each other in the transverse direction thereof; and a plurality of protrusions formed on the outer sides of the two second side walls of the mating frame body, wherein the mating mounting frame is a single piece, the mating frame body is used to fix the mating connector inserted therein, and the protrusions are used to engage with elastic buckles on the mounting frame to lock the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame together.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the matching mounting frame is an integral injection molded part.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating frame has a front side and a rear side that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, the mating connector is suitable for being inserted into the mating frame from the front side of the mating frame, and the front part of the frame is suitable for being inserted into the mating frame from the rear side of the mating frame.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, second card slots are respectively formed on the front parts of the second top wall and the second bottom wall of the mating frame, the second card slot on the second top wall of the mating frame is suitable for engaging with the second snap on the top wall of the shell of the mating connector, and the second card slot on the second bottom wall of the mating frame is suitable for engaging with the second snap on the bottom wall of the shell of the mating connector to lock the mating connector in the mating frame.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating frame is suitable for inserting a row of mating connectors, and a row of second card slots are respectively formed on the front of the second top wall and the second bottom wall of the mating frame. The row of second card slots on the second top wall of the mating frame is suitable for engaging with the second clips on the top wall of the shell of the row of mating connectors, and the row of second card slots on the second bottom wall of the mating frame is suitable for engaging with the second clips on the bottom wall of the shell of the row of mating connectors to lock the row of connectors in the mating frame.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second card slot is T-shaped, and is used to engage with the T-shaped second clip on the mating connector; and the second card slot on the second top wall of the mating frame is asymmetrical with the second card slot on the second bottom wall of the mating frame to prevent the mating connector from being inserted into the mating frame in the wrong orientation.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, a mating connector module is provided. The mating connector module includes: the aforementioned mating mounting frame; and a mating connector inserted and fixed into a mating frame body of the mating mounting frame, the mating connector including a housing and mating terminals disposed in the housing, the mating terminals being configured to mate with terminals of the connector.

[0026] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, second clips are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell of the mating connector, and the second clips engage with the second slots on the mating mounting frame to lock the mating connector in the mating frame body of the mating mounting frame.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating connector module includes a plurality of mating connectors, which are inserted and fixed into the mating frame of the mating installation frame and arranged in a row along the transverse direction of the mating frame.

[0028] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes the aforementioned connector module and the aforementioned mating connector module. The mating connector module mates with the connector module. The front portion of the mounting frame is inserted into the mating mounting frame, and the connector mates with the mating connector. The elastic buckle on the mounting frame engages with the raised portion on the mating mounting frame to lock the connector module and the mating connector module in the mating position.

[0029] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the mounting frame is a single piece, on which elastic buckles are integrated for engaging with a matching mounting frame. Therefore, the present invention simplifies the structure of the mounting frame, reduces manufacturing costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0030] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side;

[0032] Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side;

[0033] Figure 3 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mating mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side;

[0035] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mating mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side;

[0036] Figure 6 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mating mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram showing a mounting frame and a mating mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of assembling a mounting frame and a mating mounting frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0041] According to one general technical concept of the present invention, a mounting frame is provided. The mounting frame comprises: a frame body comprising a first top wall and a first bottom wall opposing each other in the height direction, and two first side walls opposing each other in the transverse direction; and a pair of elastic buckles formed on the outer sides of the two first side walls of the frame body. The mounting frame is a single piece, the frame body being used to secure a connector inserted therein, and the elastic buckles being used to engage with raised portions on a mating mounting frame to lock the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame together.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector module is provided. The connector module includes: the aforementioned mounting frame; and a connector inserted and fixed into a frame body of the mounting frame, the connector including a housing and terminals disposed in the housing, the terminals being configured to mate with mating terminals of a mating connector.

[0043] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a mating mounting frame is provided. The mating mounting frame comprises: a mating frame body, comprising a second top wall and a second bottom wall opposing each other in the height direction thereof, and two second side walls opposing each other in the transverse direction thereof; and a plurality of protrusions formed on the outer sides of the two second side walls of the mating frame body, wherein the mating mounting frame is a single piece, the mating frame body is used to fix the mating connector inserted therein, and the protrusions are used to engage with elastic buckles on the mounting frame to lock the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame together.

[0044] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a mating connector module is provided. The mating connector module includes: the aforementioned mating mounting frame; and a mating connector inserted and fixed into a mating frame body of the mating mounting frame, the mating connector including a housing and mating terminals disposed in the housing, the mating terminals being configured to mate with terminals of the connector.

[0045] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes the aforementioned connector module and the aforementioned mating connector module. The mating connector module mates with the connector module. The front portion of the mounting frame is inserted into the mating mounting frame, and the connector mates with the mating connector. The elastic buckle on the mounting frame engages with the raised portion on the mating mounting frame to lock the connector module and the mating connector module in the mating position.

[0046] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model when viewed from the front side; Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side; Figure 3 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of a mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mating mounting frame 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the rear side; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a mating mounting frame 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side; Figure 6 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mating mounting frame 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 7 An exploded schematic diagram showing a mounting frame 1 and a matching mounting frame 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of assembling a mounting frame 1 and a matching mounting frame 2 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mounting frame 1 is disclosed. The mounting frame 1 includes a frame body 10 and a pair of elastic buckles 14. The frame body 10 includes a first top wall 11 and a first bottom wall 12 opposite to each other in its height direction Z and two first side walls 13 opposite to each other in its transverse direction X. A pair of elastic buckles 14 are respectively formed on the outer sides of the two first side walls 13 of the frame body 10. The mounting frame 1 is an integral piece, the frame body 10 is used to fix a connector (not shown) inserted therein, and the elastic buckles 14 are used to engage with the protrusion 24a on the mating mounting frame 2 to lock the mounting frame 1 and the mating mounting frame 2 together.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the mounting frame 1 can be an integral injection molded part, which can reduce manufacturing costs and improve manufacturing efficiency.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the frame 10 has a front side and a rear side relative to each other in its longitudinal direction Y, the connector is suitable for being inserted into the frame 10 from the rear side of the frame 10, and the front part 10a of the frame 10 is suitable for being inserted into the matching frame 20 of the matching mounting frame 2.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, first card slots 15 are respectively formed on the rear portions of the first top wall 11 and the first bottom wall 12 of the frame body 10. The first card slot 15 on the first top wall 11 of the frame body 10 is suitable for engaging with the first snap fit on the top wall of the connector housing, and the first card slot 15 on the first bottom wall 12 of the frame body 10 is suitable for engaging with the first snap fit on the bottom wall of the connector housing to lock the connector in the frame body 10.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the frame 10 is suitable for inserting a row of connectors, and a row of first card slots 15 are respectively formed on the rear parts of the first top wall 11 and the first bottom wall 12 of the frame 10. The row of first card slots 15 on the first top wall 11 of the frame 10 is suitable for engaging with the first snaps on the top wall of the shell of the row of connectors, and the row of first card slots 15 on the first bottom wall 12 of the frame 10 is suitable for engaging with the first snaps on the bottom wall of the shell of the row of connectors to lock the row of connectors in the frame 10.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first latching slot 15 is T-shaped and is used to engage with the T-shaped first latch on the connector. The first latching slot 15 on the first top wall 11 of the frame 10 is asymmetrical with the first latching slot 15 on the first bottom wall 12 of the frame 10 to prevent the connector from being inserted into the frame 10 in the wrong orientation.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic buckle 14 includes a locking portion 140 supported in suspension on the outer side of the first side wall 13 of the frame body 10, and the locking portion 140 can move relative to the first side wall 13 of the frame body 10 between a locked position engaged with the protrusion 24a on the mating mounting frame 2 and an unlocked position separated from the protrusion 24a on the mating mounting frame 2.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic buckle 14 further includes: a support rib 143 and an unlocking portion 142. The support rib 143 is formed on the outer side of the first side wall 13 of the frame 10. The unlocking portion 142 is connected to the support rib 143 and extends rearward from the support rib 143. The locking portion 140 is connected to the unlocking portion 142 and extends forward from the support rib 143. The unlocking portion 142 and the locking portion 140 are supported in the air on the outer side of the frame 10 by the support rib 143. When the unlocking portion 142 is pressed toward the first side wall 13 of the frame 10, the elastic buckle 14 can be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the locking portion 140 includes a pair of cantilevers 141 respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the support rib 143, the fixed ends of the pair of cantilevers 141 are connected to the unlocking portion 142, and a hook portion 14a is formed on the free end of the cantilever 141, and the hook portion 14a is suitable for engaging with the protrusion 24a on the matching mounting frame 2.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, outwardly protruding finger supports 16 are formed on each of the two first side walls 13 of the frame 10. The finger supports 16 are located behind and adjacent to the unlocking portion 142. When the unlocking portion 142 is pressed with a finger, the finger is supported on the finger supports 16, which serve as a fulcrum for the finger to apply force.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector module is also disclosed. The connector module includes: a mounting frame 1 and a connector (not shown). The connector is inserted and fixed into the frame body 10 of the mounting frame 1. The connector includes a housing (not shown) and terminals disposed in the housing (not shown), the terminals being configured to mate with mating terminals (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown).

[0058] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, first clips are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing of the connector, and the first clips engage with the first slots 15 on the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector in the frame body 10 of the mounting frame 1.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector module includes a plurality of connectors, which are inserted into and fixed to the frame body 10 of the installation frame 1 and arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the frame body 10 .

[0060] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating mounting frame 2 is also disclosed. The mating mounting frame 2 includes: a mating frame body 20 and a plurality of protrusions 24a. The mating frame body 20 includes a second top wall 21 and a second bottom wall 22 opposite to each other in its height direction Z and two second side walls 23 opposite to each other in its transverse direction X. A plurality of protrusions 24a are respectively formed on the outer sides of the two second side walls 23 of the mating frame body 20. The mating mounting frame 2 is an integral piece, and the mating frame body 20 is used to fix the mating connector inserted therein, and the protrusions 24a are used to engage with the elastic buckle 14 on the mounting frame 1 to lock the mounting frame 1 and the mating mounting frame 2 together.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the mating mounting frame 2 can be an integral injection molded part, which can reduce manufacturing costs and improve manufacturing efficiency.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating frame 20 has a front side and a rear side relative to each other in its longitudinal direction Y, the mating connector is suitable for being inserted into the mating frame 20 from the front side of the mating frame 20, and the front portion 10a of the frame 10 is suitable for being inserted into the mating frame 20 from the rear side of the mating frame 20.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, second card slots 25 are respectively formed on the front parts of the second top wall 21 and the second bottom wall 22 of the mating frame 20, and the second card slot 25 on the second top wall 21 of the mating frame 20 is suitable for engaging with the second clip on the top wall of the shell of the mating connector, and the second card slot 25 on the second bottom wall 22 of the mating frame 20 is suitable for engaging with the second clip on the bottom wall of the shell of the mating connector to lock the mating connector in the mating frame 20.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating frame 20 is suitable for inserting a row of mating connectors, and a row of second card slots 25 are respectively formed on the front of the second top wall 21 and the second bottom wall 22 of the mating frame 20. The row of second card slots 25 on the second top wall 21 of the mating frame 20 is suitable for engaging with the second clips on the top wall of the shell of a row of mating connectors, and the row of second card slots 25 on the second bottom wall 22 of the mating frame 20 is suitable for engaging with the second clips on the bottom wall of the shell of a row of mating connectors to lock the row of connectors in the mating frame 20.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second latching groove 25 is T-shaped and is used to engage with the T-shaped second latch on the mating connector. The second latching groove 25 on the second top wall 21 of the mating frame 20 is asymmetrical with the second latching groove 25 on the second bottom wall 22 of the mating frame 20 to prevent the mating connector from being inserted into the mating frame 20 in the wrong orientation.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating connector module is also disclosed. The mating connector module includes a mating mounting frame 2 and a mating connector (not shown). The mating connector is inserted into and fixed to the mating frame body 20 of the mating mounting frame 2. The mating connector includes a housing (not shown) and mating terminals (not shown) disposed in the housing, which are used to mate with the terminals of the connector.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, second clips are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the shell of the mating connector, and the second clips engage with the second slots 25 on the mating mounting frame 2 to lock the mating connector in the mating frame body 20 of the mating mounting frame 2.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector module includes a plurality of mating connectors, which are inserted and fixed into the mating frame 20 of the mating installation frame 2 and arranged in a row along the transverse direction X of the mating frame 20 .

[0069] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector module and a mating connector module. The mating connector module mates with the other connector module. The front portion 10a of the frame 10 of the mounting frame 1 is inserted into the mating mounting frame 2, and the connector mates with the other connector module. The elastic buckle 14 on the mounting frame 1 engages with the protrusion 24a on the mating mounting frame 2 to lock the connector module and the mating connector module in the mating position.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0071] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0072] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0073] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element number in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting frame, characterized in that: include: A frame (10) comprising a first top wall (11) and a first bottom wall (12) opposite to each other in its height direction (Z) and two first side walls (13) opposite to each other in its transverse direction (X); and A pair of elastic buckles (14) are respectively formed on the outer sides of the two first side walls (13) of the frame (10). The mounting frame (1) is an integral part, the frame body (10) is used to fix the connector inserted therein, and the elastic buckle (14) is used to engage with the protrusion (24a) on the matching mounting frame (2) to lock the mounting frame (1) and the matching mounting frame (2) together.

2. The mounting frame according to claim 1, wherein: The installation frame (1) is an integrated injection molded part.

3. The mounting frame according to claim 1, wherein: The frame (10) has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in its longitudinal direction (Y), the connector is suitable for being inserted into the frame (10) from the rear side of the frame (10), and the front part (10a) of the frame (10) is suitable for being inserted into the matching frame (20) of the matching mounting frame (2).

4. The mounting frame according to claim 3, wherein: First card slots (15) are respectively formed on the rear portions of the first top wall (11) and the first bottom wall (12) of the frame (10); the first card slot (15) on the first top wall (11) of the frame (10) is adapted to engage with a first snap fastener on the top wall of the housing of the connector; and the first card slot (15) on the first bottom wall (12) of the frame (10) is adapted to engage with a first snap fastener on the bottom wall of the housing of the connector, so as to lock the connector in the frame (10).

5. The mounting frame according to claim 4, wherein: The frame (10) is suitable for inserting a row of connectors, and a row of first card slots (15) are respectively formed on the rear parts of the first top wall (11) and the first bottom wall (12) of the frame (10); the row of first card slots (15) on the first top wall (11) of the frame (10) is suitable for engaging with the first card buckles on the top wall of the shell of the row of connectors, and the row of first card slots (15) on the first bottom wall (12) of the frame (10) is suitable for engaging with the first card buckles on the bottom wall of the shell of the row of connectors, so as to lock the row of connectors in the frame (10).

6. The mounting frame according to claim 4, wherein: The first card slot (15) is T-shaped and is used to engage with the T-shaped first buckle on the connector; and The first card slot (15) on the first top wall (11) of the frame (10) is asymmetrical with the first card slot (15) on the first bottom wall (12) of the frame (10), so as to prevent the connector from being inserted into the frame (10) in an incorrect orientation.

7. The mounting frame according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic buckle (14) comprises a locking portion (140) supported in a suspended manner on the outer side of the first side wall (13) of the frame (10), and the locking portion (140) is capable of moving relative to the first side wall (13) of the frame (10) between a locking position in which it engages with a protrusion (24a) on the mating mounting frame (2) and an unlocking position in which it is separated from the protrusion (24a) on the mating mounting frame (2).

8. The mounting frame according to claim 7, wherein: The elastic buckle (14) further comprises: a supporting rib (143) formed on the outer side of the first side wall (13) of the frame (10); and The unlocking portion (142) is connected to the support rib (143) and extends backward from the support rib (143). The locking portion (140) is connected to the unlocking portion (142) and extends forward from the support rib (143), and the unlocking portion (142) and the locking portion (140) are suspended and supported on the outer side of the frame (10) by the support rib (143). When the unlocking portion (142) is pressed toward the first side wall (13) of the frame (10), the elastic buckle (14) can be moved from the locking position to the unlocking position.

9. The mounting frame according to claim 8, wherein: The locking portion (140) includes a pair of cantilevers (141) respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the supporting rib (143), the fixed ends of the pair of cantilevers (141) are connected to the unlocking portion (142), and a hook portion (14a) is formed on the free end of the cantilever (141), and the hook portion (14a) is suitable for engaging with the protrusion (24a) on the matching installation frame (2).

10. The installation frame according to claim 8, characterized in that: Finger support portions (16) protruding outward are respectively formed on the two first side walls (13) of the frame (10), and the finger support portions (16) are located at the rear side of the unlocking portion (142) and adjacent to the unlocking portion (142); When the unlocking portion (142) is pressed by a finger, the finger is supported on the finger supporting portion (16), and the finger supporting portion (16) serves as a fulcrum for the finger to apply force.

11. A connector module, characterized in that: include: The mounting frame (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and The connector is inserted and fixed into the frame (10) of the installation frame (1), The connector includes a housing and terminals arranged in the housing, and the terminals are used to mate with mating terminals of a mating connector.

12. The connector module according to claim 11, wherein: A first clip is formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing of the connector, respectively, and the first clip engages with a first slot (15) on the mounting frame (1) to lock the connector in the frame body (10) of the mounting frame (1).

13. The connector module according to claim 11, wherein: The connector module comprises a plurality of connectors, which are inserted into and fixed in a frame body (10) of the installation frame (1) and arranged in a row along a transverse direction (X) of the frame body (10).

14. A matching mounting frame (2), characterized in that: include: A matching frame (20) includes a second top wall (21) and a second bottom wall (22) opposite to each other in its height direction (Z) and two second side walls (23) opposite to each other in its transverse direction (X); and A plurality of protrusions (24a) are respectively formed on the outer sides of the two second side walls (23) of the matching frame (20). The mating mounting frame (2) is an integral part, the mating frame body (20) is used to fix the mating connector inserted therein, and the raised portion (24a) is used to engage with the elastic buckle (14) on the mounting frame (1) to lock the mounting frame (1) and the mating mounting frame (2) together.

15. The matching installation frame (2) according to claim 14, characterized in that: The matching installation frame (2) is an integral injection molded part.

16. The mating installation frame (2) according to claim 14, characterized in that: The mating frame (20) has a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in its longitudinal direction (Y), the mating connector is suitable for being inserted into the mating frame (20) from the front side of the mating frame (20), and the front part (10a) of the frame (10) is suitable for being inserted into the mating frame (20) from the rear side of the mating frame (20).

17. The mating installation frame (2) according to claim 14, characterized in that: A second card slot (25) is formed on the front of the second top wall (21) and the second bottom wall (22) of the mating frame (20), respectively. The second card slot (25) on the second top wall (21) of the mating frame (20) is suitable for engaging with the second snap on the top wall of the shell of the mating connector, and the second card slot (25) on the second bottom wall (22) of the mating frame (20) is suitable for engaging with the second snap on the bottom wall of the shell of the mating connector, so as to lock the mating connector in the mating frame (20).

18. The mating installation frame (2) according to claim 17, characterized in that: The mating frame (20) is suitable for inserting a row of mating connectors, and a row of second card slots (25) are respectively formed on the front of the second top wall (21) and the second bottom wall (22) of the mating frame (20); the row of second card slots (25) on the second top wall (21) of the mating frame (20) is suitable for engaging with the second snaps on the top wall of the shell of the row of mating connectors, and the row of second card slots (25) on the second bottom wall (22) of the mating frame (20) is suitable for engaging with the second snaps on the bottom wall of the shell of the row of mating connectors, so as to lock the row of connectors in the mating frame (20).

19. The mating installation frame (2) according to claim 17, characterized in that: The second card slot (25) is T-shaped and is used to engage with the T-shaped second card buckle on the mating connector; and The second card slot (25) on the second top wall (21) of the mating frame (20) is asymmetrical with the second card slot (25) on the second bottom wall (22) of the mating frame (20), so as to prevent the mating connector from being inserted into the mating frame (20) in an incorrect orientation.

20. A mating connector module, characterized in that: include: The matching mounting frame (2) according to any one of claims 14 to 19; and The mating connector is inserted and fixed into the mating frame (20) of the mating installation frame (2). The mating connector includes a housing and mating terminals arranged in the housing, and the mating terminals are used to mate with terminals of the connector.

21. The mating connector module according to claim 20, wherein: Second clips are formed on the top wall and bottom wall of the housing of the mating connector, respectively, and the second clips engage with second slots (25) on the mating mounting frame (2) to lock the mating connector in the mating frame body (20) of the mating mounting frame (2).

22. The mating connector module according to claim 20, wherein: The mating connector module comprises a plurality of mating connectors, which are inserted into and fixed in a mating frame (20) of the mating installation frame (2) and arranged in a row along a transverse direction (X) of the mating frame (20).

23. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector module according to any one of claims 11 to 13; and The mating connector module according to any one of claims 20 to 22 is mated with the connector module. The front portion (10a) of the frame (10) of the installation frame (1) is inserted into the matching installation frame (2), and the connector is matched with the matching connector. The elastic buckle (14) on the installation frame (1) engages with the protrusion (24a) on the matching installation frame (2) to lock the connector module and the matching connector module in a matching position.

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