Terminal module installation structure and distribution frame

Abstract

The utility model relates to a terminal module installation structure and a distribution frame, which comprise a terminal module matched with a contact of a crystal head, an inner circuit board electrically connected with the terminal module, and a connecting seat used for connecting the terminal module and the inner circuit board, the connecting base is provided with a plug-in groove for the terminal module to be inserted in, and an elastic conduction piece for clamping the terminal module and conducting the terminal module and the inner circuit board is arranged in the connecting base. When the wire frame is assembled, the terminal module is directly inserted into the inserting groove of the connecting seat and is compressed through the elastic conducting piece, and then the terminal module is electrically connected with the inner circuit board through the connecting seat, so that the wire frame is relatively simple and relatively convenient to assemble and disassemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of network equipment, in particular to a terminal module installation structure and a distribution frame. Background Art

[0002] A patch panel is a device widely used in communications and network systems, used to connect and distribute end-user lines or trunk lines. Patch panels are typically installed in cabinets or on walls for easy management and maintenance. During installation, patch panels use the T568A / B standard wiring sequence, allowing wiring to be directly arranged according to the color-coded sequence.

[0003] The patch panel has a network plug module for plugging in an RJ45 connector. The network plug module further includes a terminal module that mates with the contacts of the RJ45 connector and an internal circuit board electrically connected to the terminal module. Both the terminal module and the internal circuit board are circuit board structures. In the prior art, when installing the terminal module on the internal circuit board, the pins of the terminal module are usually first inserted into the internal circuit board, and then the pins are soldered to the internal circuit board to secure them. However, after the terminal module and the internal circuit board are soldered and secured, the two are connected as one. When a circuit malfunction occurs and requires repair, the above structure is relatively cumbersome to disassemble and assemble, and this needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of a terminal module and an internal circuit board, the utility model provides a terminal module mounting structure and a wiring rack.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present invention provides a terminal module installation structure, which adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A terminal module mounting structure includes a terminal module that cooperates with the contacts of a crystal plug and an internal circuit board electrically connected to the terminal module, and also includes a connecting seat for connecting the terminal module and the internal circuit board, the connecting seat is provided with a plug-in slot for inserting the terminal module, and an elastic conductive part is provided in the connecting seat for clamping the terminal module and conducting the terminal module with the internal circuit board.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the connector and the internal circuit board are pre-fixed and installed. Then, when installing the terminal module, the terminal module is directly inserted into the insertion slot. The elastic conductive member in the connector connects the terminal module to the internal circuit board and can also press the terminal module tightly, making it difficult for the terminal module to fall out. Compared with the existing welding method, the above terminal module installation method is more convenient for assembly and disassembly.

[0008] Optionally, the connection seat is provided with a plurality of installation grooves which are connected to the plug-in slot and for installing the elastic conductive member. The installation grooves are symmetrically located on both sides of the plug-in slot so that the elastic conductive member can be clamped on both sides of the terminal module when installed in the installation groove.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic conductive parts can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the terminal module due to the limited number. While the elastic conductive parts are in contact with the terminal module for conduction, the elastic conductive parts on both sides can simultaneously clamp the terminal module, further locking the terminal module in the plug-in slot.

[0010] Optionally, the elastic conductive part includes an insertion part that is plugged and fixed to the inner circuit board, a bent contact part that abuts and presses against the terminal module, and a limiting part that connects the two. The mounting groove includes an extension groove that is connected to the plug-in groove and for the arrangement of the bent contact part, and a limiting groove that passes through to the inner circuit board and for the arrangement of the limiting part.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the structure of the elastic conductive part and the installation groove is specifically disclosed. The elastic conductive part and the connecting seat are detachable and matched. After the elastic conductive part is installed into the installation groove, the connecting seat can press the elastic conductive part onto the inner circuit board to fix the edge of the elastic conductive part to the inner circuit board.

[0012] Optionally, a positioning column is circumferentially provided on one side of the connecting seat facing the inner circuit board, which is inserted into and cooperated with the inner circuit board so that the elastic conductive member can be inserted into the inner circuit board.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, since the elastic conductive member is plugged into and welded to the inner circuit board, it needs to be aligned. By arranging a positioning column on the connecting seat and cooperating with the inner circuit board through the positioning column, when the connecting seat and the elastic conductive member are installed on the inner circuit board, it is convenient to align the insertion portion of the elastic conductive member with the inner circuit board.

[0014] Optionally, a flared slope is provided at the notch of the plug-in slot for inserting the terminal module.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when the terminal module is inserted into the plug-in slot, the slot opening of the plug-in slot is enlarged due to the flared inclined surface to facilitate the alignment of the terminal module, and the terminal module can slide into the plug-in slot along the flared inclined surface, which is more convenient.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes a front cover and a rear seat connected to the front cover and used to fix the internal circuit board, the front cover has a accommodating cavity for accommodating the terminal module, and when the terminal module is located in the accommodating cavity, the front cover presses the terminal module into the plug-in slot; the front cover is provided with an insertion port that is connected to the accommodating cavity for inserting a crystal head and cooperating with the terminal module.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the front cover and the rear seat can fit together to cover the terminal module and the circuit board, so as to protect both; and the front cover can press the terminal module tightly against the plug-in slot, further improving the stability of the terminal module in the plug-in slot.

[0018] Optionally, the front cover is provided with a dustproof assembly for covering the insertion port, and the dustproof assembly includes a connecting strip and a dustproof cover detachably connected to the connecting strip and corresponding one-to-one to the insertion port.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the dustproof component can cover the insertion port of the network plug module so that dust is not easily able to enter when some of the sockets of the network plug module are not in use, and the dustproof cover is detachably connected to the connecting strip. When the network plug module needs to be used, one of the dustproof covers can be removed specifically to allow the crystal head to be inserted, which is more convenient.

[0020] Optionally, the dustproof cover includes a cover plate covering the insertion port and an easily foldable portion connecting the cover plate and the connecting strip; and a snap-on piece inserted into the insertion port is provided on the cover plate.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, when the dust cover is disassembled, the easy-to-break portion of the dust cover is directly turned over, and the easy-to-break portion can be broken more easily, thereby making it more convenient to remove the dust cover.

[0022] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a patch panel that adopts the following technical solution:

[0023] A wiring frame includes a terminal module mounting structure and a frame for mounting the terminal module mounting structure, wherein the frame includes a front panel, a wire management plate, and a side support plate connecting the front panel and the wire management plate; the side support plate has a protruding piece, and a fixed gap is formed between the front panel and the front cover for the protruding piece to be snapped into so that the side support plate can be fixed to the front panel.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the side support plate is mounted on the front panel by means of the protruding piece. Compared with the existing direct welding method, the frame of the wiring frame can be disassembled and stored, and the volume is smaller.

[0025] Optionally, the protruding piece has a locking hook portion, and a locking groove is formed between the locking hook portion and the side branch plate; the front panel has a bent piece that is inserted into the locking groove to lock the side branch plate in the fixed gap.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the side support plate, the protrusion is first inserted into the fixed gap, and then the bent piece of the front panel is inserted into the locking groove, so that the side support plate is not easy to fall off from the front panel, thereby improving the connection stability between the front panel and the side support plate.

[0027] In summary, the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. A patch panel, wherein during assembly, the terminal module can be directly inserted into the insertion slot of the connector for fixation, and is assisted by a conductive elastic conductive member for compaction, thereby making the terminal module more firmly mounted on the internal circuit board. The terminal module can be easily installed and disassembled by the above method.

[0029] 2. A dustproof component is provided on the insertion port of the network plug module, and the dustproof cover of the dustproof component can be removed according to the usage of the insertion port, so that dust is not easy to enter the network plug module;

[0030] 3. The side support plate is plugged into the front panel through the protruding piece, and is further locked through the locking groove and the bending piece, so that the side support plate is installed more stably on the front panel and the side support plate and the front panel are easy to disassemble and assemble. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a distribution frame according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the frame of an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a network plug module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a network plug module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the dustproof component of an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] The parts indicated by the numbers in the above figures are as follows: 1. Frame; 11. Front panel; 111. Layout cavity; 112. Through slot; 113. Bend plate; 12. Side support plate; 121. Protruding plate; 122. Lock hook; 123. Locking slot; 13. Wire management plate; 14. Fixed gap; 2. Network plug module; 21. Front cover; 211. Accommodating cavity; 212. Insertion port; 22. Rear seat; 23. Terminal module ; 24. Connecting seat; 241. Mounting slot; 2411. Limiting slot; 2412. Extending slot; 242. Inserting slot; 2421. Flaring slope; 243. Positioning column; 25. Elastic conductive part; 251. Inserting part; 252. Bending contact part; 253. Limiting part; 26. Inner circuit board; 3. Dustproof component; 31. Connecting strip; 32. Dustproof cover; 321. Cover plate; 322. Easy-folding part; 323. Card connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0038] The embodiment of the utility model discloses a terminal module installation structure and a wiring frame.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 A patch panel includes a frame 1 and a network plug module 2 mounted on the frame 1. In this embodiment, the terminal module mounting structure is the network plug module 2. The frame 1 provides support and mounting for the patch panel and is designed for installation in a cabinet or on a wall. The network plug module 2 is used to connect end-user lines or trunk lines.

[0040] The frame 1 includes a front panel 11, side panels 12, and a cable management plate 13. The side panels 12 connect the front panel 11 and the cable management plate 13. The front panel 11 is used to mount the network plug module 2, and the cable management plate 13 is used to organize the wires connected to the network plug module 2. There are two side panels 12, symmetrically mounted on either side of the front panel 11, with the cable management plate 13 installed between the two side panels 12.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 One side of the front panel 11 has a square arrangement cavity 111, and the network plug module 2 is arranged in the arrangement cavity 111. In order to enable the crystal plug to be inserted into the network plug module 2, the front panel 11 is penetrated to the arrangement cavity 111 and a through slot 112 for the network plug module 2 to extend out is opened.

[0042] The side support plate 12 is detachably connected to the front panel 11. The front panel 11 forms a fixed gap 14 between the two ends of the arrangement cavity 111 and the side walls of the network plug module 2. The side support plate 12 has a protruding piece 121 that can be inserted into the fixed gap 14.

[0043] Furthermore, the side support plate 12 has a locking hook portion 122 on the bottom surface of the protruding piece 121, and a locking groove 123 is formed between the locking hook portion 122 and the side support plate 12. The front panel 11 has a bent piece 113 turned inward at the edge of the arrangement cavity 111. When the protruding piece 121 of the side support plate 12 is inserted into the fixing gap 14, the bent piece 113 can be snapped into the locking groove 123.

[0044] When assembling the wiring rack, first install the network plug module 2 on the front panel 11 to form two fixed gaps 14 on the front panel 11, then simultaneously insert the protruding piece 121 and the locking hook portion 122 of the side support plate 12 into the fixed gaps 14 and move downward. At this time, the bent piece 113 can be locked into the locking groove 123, so that the side support plate 12 cannot be pulled out horizontally, and the network plug assembly can press the side support plate 12 against the inner wall of the arrangement cavity 111. Finally, the wire management plate 13 is installed between the two side support plates 12, so that the wire management plate 13 applies outward thrust to the two side support plates 12 respectively, further fixing the side support plates 12 to the front panel 11.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the network plug module 2 includes a front cover 21, a rear seat 22, a terminal module 23, a connecting seat 24, an elastic conductive member 25, and an internal circuit board 26. The internal circuit board 26 is fixedly mounted on the rear seat 22, the connecting seat 24 is mounted on the internal circuit board 26 for mounting the terminal module 23, the terminal module 23 is used to conduct electricity with the RJ45 connector, and the elastic conductive member 25 is used to electrically connect the terminal module 23 to the internal circuit board 26. The front cover 21 is fixedly mounted on the rear seat 22 and covers the terminal module 23, the connecting seat 24, and the internal circuit board 26.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The connector blocks 24 are multiple and evenly spaced along the length of the internal circuit board 26 to accommodate multiple circuit connections. The connector blocks 24 are square blocks with eight mounting slots 241 defined on the side facing the internal circuit board 26, arranged in two rows of four. Horizontally, the side of the connector blocks 24 facing away from the internal circuitry includes insertion slots 242, which communicate with the mounting slots 241. The mounting slots 241 are symmetrically located on either side of the insertion slot 242.

[0047] The elastic conductive member 25 is mounted within the mounting slot 241. It includes an insertion portion 251, a bent contact portion 252, and a stopper 253 connecting the two. The mounting slot 241 includes a stopper 2411 and an extension slot 2412. The stopper 2411 extends through the inner circuit board 26, while the extension slot 2412 communicates with the stopper 2411 and the insertion slot 242, respectively. The stopper 253 is mounted within the stopper 2411. The bent contact portion 252 is positioned within the extension slot 2412 and is capable of deforming within the extension slot 2412 and extending into the insertion slot 242. The insertion portion 251 is plugged into the inner circuit board 26 and secured by welding.

[0048] When the connecting base 24 is mounted on the inner circuit board 26 , the connecting base 24 presses the elastic conductive member 25 against the inner circuit board 26 , and then the inserting portion 251 is welded to the inner circuit board 26 .

[0049] Furthermore, in order to align the insertion portion 251 of the elastic conductive member 25 with the inner circuit board 26 , positioning posts 243 are provided at four circumferential corners of the side of the connecting base 24 facing the inner circuit board 26 , and the positioning posts 243 are inserted into and fitted with the inner circuit board 26 .

[0050] The terminal module 23 is horizontally inserted into the plug-in slot 242, and since the mounting slots 241 are symmetrically located on both sides of the plug-in slot 242, when the terminal module 23 is inserted into the plug-in slot 242, the bent contact parts 252 of the elastic conductive part 25 in the mounting slot 241 can abut against the contacts of the terminal module 23 and the bent contact parts 252 on the upper and lower sides can clamp the terminal module 23, so that the terminal module 23 is not easy to fall out of the plug-in slot 242.

[0051] Furthermore, a flaring slope 2421 is provided at the slot opening of the inserting slot 242 to enlarge the slot opening of the inserting slot 242 , thereby facilitating the insertion of the terminal module 23 into the inserting slot 242 .

[0052] Reference Figure 3 Furthermore, the front cover 21 has an accommodating cavity 211 that corresponds one-to-one to the terminal module 23 and is used to accommodate the terminal module 23. When the front cover 21 and the rear seat 22 are snap-fitted and installed, the terminal module 23 is inserted into the accommodating cavity 211, and the front cover 21 further presses the terminal module 23 into the plug-in slot 242.

[0053] Insertion openings 212 corresponding to the terminal modules 23 and communicating with the accommodating cavity 211 are spaced apart on the front cover 21 so that the terminal modules 23 can mate with the contacts of the RJ45 connector.

[0054] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5The front cover 21 is also provided with a dustproof assembly 3 that simultaneously covers all insertion openings 212. The dustproof assembly 3 includes a connecting strip 31 and a dustproof cover 32 that is detachably connected to the connecting strip 31. The dustproof cover 32 corresponds to each insertion opening 212 to cover the insertion opening 212. The dustproof cover 32 includes a cover plate 321 and a foldable portion 322. The foldable portion 322 connects the cover plate 321 and the connecting strip 31. The foldable portion 322 is relatively thin and therefore easily broken.

[0055] Furthermore, a snap-fit ​​piece 323 is provided on one side of the cover 321 facing the insertion port 212 . When the cover 321 covers the insertion port 212 , the snap-fit ​​piece 323 is inserted into the insertion port 212 to prevent the cover 321 from shaking.

[0056] When the insertion port 212 of the distribution frame is not in use, the dustproof component 3 covers the insertion port 212. When the insertion port 212 needs to be used, the cover 321 is flipped over, and the foldable part 322 is folded and broken, so that the dustproof cover 32 is removed from the connecting strip 31. At this time, the crystal head can enter the insertion port 212.

[0057] The assembly steps of a patch panel in the embodiment of the present utility model are as follows:

[0058] 1. Install the elastic conductive member 25 into the mounting groove 241 of the connecting base 24, then install the connecting base 24 on the inner circuit board 26, and weld the inserting portion 251 of the elastic conductive member 25 to the inner circuit board 26. Finally, install the inner circuit board 26 on the rear base 22.

[0059] 2. Insert the terminal module 23 into the insertion slot 242 of the connection seat 24, and then snap-fit ​​the front cover 21 and the rear seat 22 to press the terminal module 23 tightly into the cover, thereby completing the assembly of the network plug module 2;

[0060] 3. Install the network plug module 2 in the arrangement slot 111 of the front panel 11, then install the side support plate 12 in the fixed gap 14, and finally install the wire management plate 13 between the two side support plates 12 to complete the assembly of the distribution frame.

[0061] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, certain improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A terminal module installation structure, comprising a terminal module (23) matched with a contact of a crystal plug and an inner circuit board (26) electrically connected to the terminal module (23), characterized in that: The invention also includes a connecting seat (24) for connecting the terminal module (23) and the inner circuit board (26), wherein the connecting seat (24) is provided with a plug-in slot (242) for inserting the terminal module (23), and an elastic conductive member (25) is provided in the connecting seat (24) for clamping the terminal module (23) and conducting the terminal module (23) and the inner circuit board (26).

2. A terminal module installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection seat (24) is provided with a plurality of installation slots (241) that are in communication with the plug-in slot (242) and for installing the elastic conductive member (25). The installation slots (241) are symmetrically located on both sides of the plug-in slot (242) so that the elastic conductive member (25) can be clamped on both sides of the terminal module (23) when installed in the installation slots (241).

3. A terminal module installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic conductive member (25) includes an insertion portion (251) plugged and fixed with the inner circuit board (26), a bent contact portion (252) abutted and pressed against the terminal module (23), and a limiting portion (253) connecting the two. The mounting groove (241) includes an extension groove (2412) connected to the insertion groove (242) and for arranging the bent contact portion (252), and a limiting groove (2411) penetrating to the inner circuit board (26) and for arranging the limiting portion (253).

4. A terminal module installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A positioning column (243) is circumferentially provided on one side of the connection seat (24) facing the inner circuit board (26) and is inserted into and matched with the inner circuit board (26) for allowing the elastic conductive member (25) to be inserted into the inner circuit board (26).

5. The terminal module installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The notch of the plug-in slot (242) is provided with an expanded inclined surface (2421) for inserting the terminal module (23).

6. The terminal module installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a front cover (21) and a rear seat (22) connected to the front cover (21) and used for fixing the internal circuit board (26); the front cover (21) has a receiving cavity (211) for receiving the terminal module (23); when the terminal module (23) is located in the receiving cavity (211), the front cover (21) presses the terminal module (23) into the plug slot (242); and the front cover (21) is provided with an insertion port (212) spaced apart from the front cover and connected to the receiving cavity (211) for inserting a crystal head and cooperating with the terminal module (23).

7. The terminal module installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front cover (21) is provided with a dustproof assembly (3) for covering the insertion port (212), and the dustproof assembly (3) comprises a connecting strip (31) and a dustproof cover (32) detachably connected to the connecting strip (31) and corresponding one-to-one with the insertion port (212).

8. The terminal module installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The dustproof cover (32) comprises a cover plate (321) covering the insertion port (212) and an easily foldable portion (322) connecting the cover plate (321) and the connecting strip (31); a card connecting piece (323) inserted into the insertion port (212) is provided on the cover plate (321).

9. A distribution frame, comprising a terminal module mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The invention also includes a frame (1) for installing the terminal module mounting structure, wherein the frame (1) includes a front panel (11), a wire management plate (13), and a side support plate (12) connecting the front panel (11) and the wire management plate (13); the side support plate (12) has a protruding piece (121), and a fixing gap (14) is formed between the front panel (11) and the front cover (21) for the protruding piece (121) to be inserted so that the side support plate (12) is fixed to the front panel (11).

10. The distribution frame according to claim 9, characterized in that: The protruding piece (121) has a locking hook portion (122), and a locking groove (123) is formed between the locking hook portion (122) and the side support plate (12); the front panel (11) has a bent piece (113) that is inserted into the locking groove (123) to lock the side support plate (12) in the fixed gap (14).

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