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

Abstract

The utility model discloses an installation frame, a connector, a matching installation frame, a matching connector and a connector assembly. The mounting frame is used for inserting a row of connector modules. The mounting frame comprises a pair of first end frames which are opposite in the transverse direction of the mounting frame; and a pair of first lateral frames facing each other in the height direction of the mounting frame. The first transverse frame is provided with two opposite ends in the transverse direction of the installation frame, the two ends of the first transverse frame are detachably assembled to the pair of first end frames respectively, a row of first clamping grooves arranged in the transverse direction are formed in the first transverse frame, and the row of first clamping grooves are used for being connected with first buckles on a row of connector modules so as to lock the row of connector modules. In the utility model, the mounting frame is formed by assembling a pair of transverse frames and a pair of end frames. Compared with an integrally formed mounting frame, the single transverse frame and the single end frame are simple in structure and easy to manufacture, so that the manufacturing difficulty and the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the manufacturing precision can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of installation frame for inserting a row of connector modules, including the installation frame and the connector of a row of connector modules. The utility model also relates to a kind of for inserting a row of connector modules of opposite and matching installation frame and including the opposite and matching installation frame and a row of connector modules of opposite and matching connector of opposite and matching connector. In addition, the utility model also relates to the connector assembly including the connector and opposite and matching connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, modular connector usually includes installation frame and a row of connector modules inserted into installation frame. Each connector module includes a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing. The existing installation frame is usually a one-piece, which has the following disadvantages: 1) the installation frame product structure is a rectangular mouth-shaped structure, when the number of installation positions is large, the structure length of the middle two beams is long, regardless of whether the installation frame is plastic formed or die-cast formed, the size of the middle part of the installation frame is seriously reduced, which leads to a large size difference between the two ends and the middle of the installation frame, and repeated mold repair or additional rear shaping work station is needed to handle the frame warping problem. 2) The installation frame product contains both end guide structure and middle frame structure, which leads to complex mold structure and increases the difficulty of forming. Moreover, during manufacturing, due to its complex structure, full-automatic scheme cannot be used during polishing and sandblasting, resulting in low production efficiency and high cost. 3) The number of connector modules that can be inserted into the existing installation frame is fixed, when the number of inserted connector modules needs to be increased, a new installation frame must be redesigned and manufactured, which leads to high cost. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one aspect of the above problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, an installation frame is provided. The installation frame is used for inserting a row of connector modules. The installation frame includes: a pair of first end frames opposite in the lateral direction of the installation frame; and a pair of first horizontal frames opposite in the height direction of the installation frame. The first horizontal frame has two ends opposite in the lateral direction of the installation frame, the two ends of the first horizontal frame are respectively detachably assembled to the pair of first end frames, a row of first clamping grooves arranged along the lateral direction is formed on the first horizontal frame, and the row of first clamping grooves is used for engaging with first buckles on the row of connector modules to lock the row of connector modules.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the present application, first engaging keys are formed at both ends of the first horizontal frame, and first engaging grooves are formed on the first end frame, the first engaging keys being inserted into the first engaging grooves to assemble the first horizontal frame and the first end frame together.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first engaging keys and the first engaging grooves extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame, and the cross section of the first engaging keys and the first engaging grooves in the transverse direction of the mounting frame is T-shaped, L-shaped, dovetail-shaped or omega-shaped.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a row of first guide ribs is formed on the inner side of the first horizontal frame along the transverse direction, for cooperating with a first pair of matching guide ribs on the row of connector modules; the first guide ribs extend along the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame, for guiding the connector modules to be inserted into the mounting frame and positioning the connector modules in the transverse direction.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, each first clamping groove on the first horizontal frame is located between two adjacent first guide ribs on the first horizontal frame, the two adjacent first guide ribs on the first horizontal frame being used for cooperating with two first pairs of matching guide ribs on the connector modules.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first end frame comprises a first vertical end plate perpendicular to the transverse direction of the mounting frame, and the first engaging grooves are formed at the upper and lower ends of the first vertical end plate; the first engaging keys at both ends of one first horizontal frame are inserted into the first engaging grooves at the upper ends of a pair of first end frames, and the first engaging keys at both ends of another first horizontal frame are inserted into the first engaging grooves at the lower ends of the pair of first end frames.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first horizontal frame is a plate-shaped structure perpendicular to the height direction of the mounting frame and extending in the transverse direction of the mounting frame, so that the mounting frame is rectangular.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first end frame further comprises a first mounting plate on the outer side of the first vertical end plate and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame, and first connecting holes are formed on the first mounting plate to allow first threaded connecting members to pass through, so that the mounting frame can be mounted on a first mounting panel through the first threaded connecting members.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first connecting hole is a semi-circular or semi-elliptical hole with an open side, and the size of the first connecting hole is greater than the diameter of the first threaded connecting member, so as to allow the mounting frame to float relative to the first threaded connecting member in the lateral and height directions of the mounting frame, so as to absorb installation errors and / or manufacturing errors.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first end frame further comprises a guide portion formed on the first mounting plate, a guide slot extending in the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame is formed in the guide portion, and the guide slot is used to cooperate with a guide post on a mating mounting frame to guide the mating of the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a guide rib extending in the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame is formed on the inner wall of the guide slot of the guide portion, and the guide rib is used to cooperate with a guide slot on the guide post to guide the insertion of the guide post into the guide slot.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the guide rib has a tapered guide end located in the entrance of the guide slot, and the tapered guide end is used to cooperate with a horn-shaped guide opening of the guide slot to guide the insertion of the guide rib into the guide slot.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector comprises the aforementioned mounting frame, and a row of connector modules inserted into the mounting frame. The connector module comprises a housing, and a terminal provided in the housing, and a first buckle is formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing, respectively, and the first buckle is engaged with a first clamping groove on the first cross frame of the mounting frame to lock the connector module to the mounting frame.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present application, a mating mounting frame is provided. The mating mounting frame is used to insert a row of mating connector modules. The mating mounting frame comprises a pair of second end frames opposite in the lateral direction of the mating mounting frame, and a pair of second cross frames opposite in the height direction of the mating mounting frame. The second cross frame has two ends opposite in the lateral direction of the mating mounting frame, and the two ends of the second cross frame are respectively detachably assembled to the pair of second end frames, and a row of second clamping grooves arranged in the lateral direction is formed on the second cross frame, and the row of second clamping grooves is used to engage with second buckles on the row of mating connector modules to lock the row of mating connector modules.

[0018] According to one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a second engaging key is formed at each end of the second horizontal frame, and a second engaging slot is formed on the second end frame, the second engaging key being inserted into the second engaging slot to assemble the second horizontal frame and the second end frame together.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second engaging key and the second engaging slot extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction of the mating installation frame, and the cross section of the second engaging key and the second engaging slot in the transverse direction of the mating installation frame is T-shaped, L-shaped, dovetail-shaped or omega-shaped.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a row of second guide ribs is formed on the inner side of the second horizontal frame and arranged in the transverse direction, the row of second guide ribs being used to cooperate with a row of second mating guide ribs on the mating connector module; the second guide ribs extend along the longitudinal direction of the mating installation frame and are used to guide the mating connector module to be inserted into the mating installation frame and to position the mating connector module in the transverse direction.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, each second clamping slot on the second horizontal frame is located between two adjacent second guide ribs on the second horizontal frame, and the two adjacent second guide ribs on the second horizontal frame are used to cooperate with two second mating guide ribs on the mating connector module.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second end frame comprises a second vertical end plate perpendicular to the transverse direction of the mating installation frame, and the second engaging slot is formed at the upper and lower ends of the second vertical end plate; the second engaging keys at the two ends of one second horizontal frame are respectively inserted into the second engaging slots at the upper ends of the second vertical end plates of a pair of second end frames, and the second engaging keys at the two ends of another second horizontal frame are respectively inserted into the second engaging slots at the lower ends of the second vertical end plates of the pair of second end frames.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second horizontal frame is in the shape of a plate perpendicular to the height direction of the mating installation frame and extending in the transverse direction of the mating installation frame, so that the mating installation frame is in the shape of a rectangle.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second end frame further comprises a second mounting plate on the outer side of the second vertical end plate and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mating installation frame, and a second connecting hole is formed on the second mounting plate to allow a second threaded connecting member to pass through, so that the mating installation frame can be mounted on a second mounting panel through the second threaded connecting member.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second connecting hole is a semi-circular or semi-elliptical hole with an open side, and the size of the second connecting hole is larger than the diameter of the second threaded connecting member, so as to allow the mating mounting frame to float relative to the second threaded connecting member in the lateral and height directions of the mating mounting frame, so as to absorb installation errors and / or manufacturing errors.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the second end frame further comprises a guide post formed on the second mounting plate, the guide post extending along the longitudinal direction of the mating mounting frame, and being used to cooperate with a guide groove on the mounting frame, so as to guide the mating of the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a guide groove is formed on the guide post, the guide groove extending along the longitudinal direction of the mating mounting frame, and being used to cooperate with a guide rib on the mounting frame, so as to guide the insertion of the guide post into the guide groove.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the guide groove has a horn-shaped guide opening, the horn-shaped guide opening being used to cooperate with a tapered guide end of the guide rib, so as to guide the insertion of the guide rib into the guide groove.

[0029] According to another aspect of the present application, a mating connector is provided. The mating connector comprises the mating mounting frame as described above, and a row of mating connector modules inserted into the mating mounting frame. The mating connector module comprises a mating housing, and a mating terminal arranged in the mating housing. Second buckles are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the mating housing, and the second buckles are engaged with second buckle grooves on the second cross frame of the mating mounting frame, so as to lock the mating connector module to the mating mounting frame.

[0030] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector is mated with the connector, the mounting frame of the connector is mated with the mating mounting frame of the mating connector, and a row of connector modules of the connector is mated with a row of mating connector modules of the mating connector.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first cross frame of the mounting frame is completely identical with the second cross frame of the mating mounting frame, so that the first cross frame and the second cross frame can be used interchangeably.

[0032] In the foregoing various exemplary embodiments according to the present application, the mounting frame is assembled from a pair of horizontal frames and a pair of end frames. Compared with the mounting frame formed in one piece, the simple structure of the individual horizontal frames and the individual end frames is easy to manufacture, thereby being able to reduce the manufacturing difficulty and manufacturing cost, and also being able to improve the manufacturing precision.

[0033] Other objects and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrating the principles of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 FIG. 6 shows an assembled schematic view of the mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 2 FIG. 7 shows an exploded schematic view of the mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 3 FIG. 8 shows another exploded schematic view of the mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 4 FIG. 9 shows a planar exploded schematic view of the mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 FIG. 10 shows an assembled schematic view of the mating mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 6 FIG. 11 shows an exploded schematic view of the mating mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 7 FIG. 12 shows another exploded schematic view of the mating mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 8 FIG. 13 shows a planar exploded schematic view of the mating mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 9 FIG. 14 shows exploded schematic views of the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 10 FIG. 15 shows assembled schematic views of the mounting frame and the mating mounting frame according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the description, identical or similar reference numerals indicate identical or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept of the present application and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0045] In addition, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the drawings.

[0046] According to one general inventive concept of the present application, a mounting frame is provided. The mounting frame is used for inserting a row of connector modules. The mounting frame comprises a pair of first end frames opposite in a lateral direction of the mounting frame, and a pair of first horizontal frames opposite in a height direction of the mounting frame. The first horizontal frame has two ends opposite in the lateral direction of the mounting frame, the two ends of the first horizontal frame are detachably assembled to the pair of first end frames respectively, and a row of first clamping slots arranged in the lateral direction is formed on the first horizontal frame, the row of first clamping slots are used for engaging with first buckles on the row of connector modules to lock the row of connector modules.

[0047] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector comprises the aforementioned mounting frame, and a row of connector modules inserted into the mounting frame. The connector module comprises a housing, and a terminal arranged in the housing, first buckles are respectively formed on a top wall and a bottom wall of the housing, the first buckles engage with the first clamping slots on the first horizontal frame of the mounting frame to lock the connector module to the mounting frame.

[0048] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a mating mounting frame is provided. The mating mounting frame is used for inserting a row of mating connector modules. The mating mounting frame comprises a pair of second end frames opposite in a lateral direction of the mating mounting frame, and a pair of second horizontal frames opposite in a height direction of the mating mounting frame. The second horizontal frame has two ends opposite in the lateral direction of the mating mounting frame, the two ends of the second horizontal frame are detachably assembled to the pair of second end frames respectively, and a row of second clamping slots arranged in the lateral direction is formed on the second horizontal frame, the row of second clamping slots are used for engaging with second buckles on the row of mating connector modules to lock the row of mating connector modules.

[0049] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, a mating connector is provided. The mating connector includes: the aforementioned mating mounting frame; and a row of mating connector modules inserted into the mating mounting frame. Each mating connector module includes: a mating housing; and mating terminals disposed within the mating housing. Second latches are formed on the top and bottom walls of the mating housing, and the second latches engage with second slots on the second crossbeam of the mating mounting frame to lock the mating connector modules to the mating mounting frame.

[0050] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector and mating connectors. The mating connector mates with the connector, the mounting frame of the connector mates with the mating mounting frame of the mating connector, and a row of connector modules of the connector mates with a row of mating connector modules of the mating connector.

[0051] Figure 1 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of the mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 Another exploded view of the mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded plan view of the mounting frame 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a mounting frame 1 is disclosed. The mounting frame 1 is used to insert a row of connector modules (not shown). The mounting frame 1 includes: a pair of first end frames 11 and a pair of first transverse frames 12. The pair of first end frames 11 are opposite each other in the transverse X direction of the mounting frame 1. The pair of first transverse frames 12 are opposite each other in the height Z direction of the mounting frame 1. The first transverse frames 12 have two ends opposite each other in the transverse X direction of the mounting frame 1, and the two ends of the first transverse frames 12 are detachably assembled to the pair of first end frames 11 respectively. A row of first slots 121 arranged in the transverse X direction is formed on the first transverse frames 12, and the row of first slots 121 is used to engage with first snaps on a row of connector modules to lock the row of connector modules.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, first engagement keys 120 are formed at both ends of the first horizontal frame 12, and a first engagement groove 110 is formed on the first end frame 11. The first engagement keys 120 are inserted into the first engagement groove 110 to assemble the first horizontal frame 12 and the first end frame 11 together.

[0054] likeFigures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first engagement keys 120 and the first engagement slots 110 extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1, and the first engagement keys 120 and the first engagement slots 110 have a T-shape, an L-shape, a dovetail shape or an omega shape in cross section in the lateral direction X of the mounting frame 1.

[0055] As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of first guide ribs 122 is formed on the inner side of the first cross frame 12 in the lateral direction X for mating with a first pair of mating guide ribs (not shown) on a row of the connector modules. The first guide ribs 122 extend along the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1 for guiding the connector modules to be inserted into the mounting frame 1 and positioned in the lateral direction X. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, each of the first clamping slots 121 on the first cross frame 12 is located between two adjacent first guide ribs 122 on the first cross frame 12 for mating with two first pairs of mating guide ribs on the connector modules.

[0056] Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end frame 11 includes a first vertical end plate 111 perpendicular to the lateral direction X of the mounting frame 1, and the first engagement slots 110 are formed at the upper and lower ends of the first vertical end plate 111, respectively. The first engagement keys 120 at the two ends of one of the first cross frames 12 are respectively inserted into the first engagement slots 110 at the upper ends of a pair of the first end frames 11, and the first engagement keys 120 at the two ends of another of the first cross frames 12 are respectively inserted into the first engagement slots 110 at the lower ends of the pair of the first end frames 11.

[0057] As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first cross frame 12 has a plate shape perpendicular to the height direction Z of the mounting frame 1 and extending in the lateral direction X of the mounting frame 1, so that the mounting frame 1 has a rectangular shape. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end frame 11 further includes a first mounting plate 112 on the outer side of the first vertical end plate 111 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1, and the first mounting plate 112 has first connection holes 112a allowing first threaded fasteners (not shown, e.g., bolts) to pass through, so that the mounting frame 1 can be mounted to a first mounting panel (not shown) by the first threaded fasteners.

[0058] Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end frame 11 further includes a first mounting plate 112 on the outer side of the first vertical end plate 111 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1, and the first mounting plate 112 has first connection holes 112a allowing first threaded fasteners (not shown, e.g., bolts) to pass through, so that the mounting frame 1 can be mounted to a first mounting panel (not shown) by the first threaded fasteners.

[0059] As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end frame 11 further includes a first mounting plate 112 on the outer side of the first vertical end plate 111 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1, and the first mounting plate 112 has first connection holes 112a allowing first threaded fasteners (not shown, e.g., bolts) to pass through, so that the mounting frame 1 can be mounted to a first mounting panel (not shown) by the first threaded fasteners. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end frame 11 further includes a first mounting plate 112 on the outer side of the first vertical end plate 111 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1, and the first mounting plate 112 has first connection holes 112a allowing first threaded fasteners (not shown, e.g., bolts) to pass through, so that the mounting frame 1 can be mounted to a first mounting panel (not shown) by the first threaded fasteners.

[0060] Figures 1 to 4 ​​​As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting hole 112a is a semi-circular or semi-elliptical hole open at the side, and the size of the first connecting hole 112a is larger than the diameter of the first threaded connecting piece, so as to allow the mounting frame 1 to float relative to the first threaded connecting piece in the transverse direction X and the height direction Z of the mounting frame 1, so as to absorb installation errors and / or manufacturing errors.

[0061] Figure 5 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 6 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 7 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 8 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 9 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 10 An exploded view of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0062] As shown, Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first end frame 11 further comprises a guide portion 113 formed on the first mounting plate 112, a guide groove 114 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1 is formed in the guide portion 113, and the guide groove 114 is used to cooperate with the guide post 114' on the counter mounting frame 1' to guide the counter mounting of the mounting frame 1 and the counter mounting frame 1'.

[0063] As shown, Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a guide rib 115 extending along the longitudinal direction Y of the mounting frame 1 is formed on the inner wall of the guide groove 114 of the guide portion 113, and the guide rib 115 is used to cooperate with the guide groove 115' on the guide post 114' to guide the insertion of the guide post 114' into the guide groove 114.

[0064] As shown, Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the guide rib 115 has a tapered guide end 115a located in the entrance of the guide groove 114, and the tapered guide end 115a is used to cooperate with the horn-shaped guide port 115a' of the guide groove 115' to guide the insertion of the guide rib 115 into the guide groove 115'.

[0065] As shown, Figures 1 to 10As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1.

[0066] As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1. Figures 1 to 10 As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1.

[0067] As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1. Figures 1 to 10 As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1.

[0068] As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1. Figures 1 to 10 As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1.

[0069] As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1. Figures 1 to 10 As shown in another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned mounting frame 1 and a row of connector modules (not shown). The row of connector modules is inserted into the mounting frame 1. The connector modules include housings and terminals. The terminals are disposed in the housings. First snaps are formed on the top and bottom walls of the housings, respectively. The first snaps engage with the first snap slots 121 on the first horizontal frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 to lock the connector modules into the mounting frame 1.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, each second slot 121' on the second horizontal frame 12' is located between two adjacent second guide ribs 122', and the two adjacent second guide ribs 122' on the second horizontal frame 12' are used to mate with the two second mating guide ribs on the mating connector module.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second end frame 11' includes a second vertical end plate 111' perpendicular to the transverse direction X of the mating mounting frame 1'. Second engagement grooves 110' are formed at the upper and lower ends of the second vertical end plate 111'. Second engagement keys 120' at both ends of one second horizontal frame 12' are respectively inserted into the second engagement grooves 110' at the upper ends of the second vertical end plates 111' of the pair of second end frames 11', and second engagement keys 120' at both ends of the other second horizontal frame 12' are respectively inserted into the second engagement grooves 110' at the lower ends of the second vertical end plates 111' of the pair of second end frames 11'.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second horizontal frame 12' is a plate-shaped structure that is perpendicular to the height direction Z of the mating mounting frame 1' and extends horizontally to the lateral direction X of the mating mounting frame 1', making the mating mounting frame 1' rectangular.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second end frame 11' further includes a second mounting plate 112' located on the outside of the second vertical end plate 111' and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mating mounting frame 1'. A second connecting hole 112a' is formed on the second mounting plate 112' to allow a second threaded connector (not shown, e.g., a bolt) to pass through, so that the mating mounting frame 1' can be mounted to the second mounting panel (not shown) by the second threaded connector.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second connecting hole 112a' is a semi-circular or semi-elliptical hole with open sides, and the size of the second connecting hole 112a' is larger than the diameter of the second threaded connector, so as to allow the mating mounting frame 1' to float relative to the second threaded connector in the lateral X and height Z directions of the mating mounting frame 1', in order to absorb installation errors and / or manufacturing errors.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second end frame 11' further includes a guide post 114' formed on the second mounting plate 112'. The guide post 114' extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the mating mounting frame 1' and is used to cooperate with the guide groove 114 on the mounting frame 1 to guide the mounting frame 1 and the mating mounting frame 1' to mate.

[0076] likeFigures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a guide groove 115' is formed on the guide post 114', and the guide groove 115' extends along the longitudinal direction Y of the mating frame 1', and is used to cooperate with the guide rib 115 on the mounting frame 1 to guide the guide post 114' to be inserted into the guide groove 114.

[0077] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 115' has a horn-shaped guide opening 115a', and the horn-shaped guide opening 115a' is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end 115a of the guide rib 115 to guide the guide rib 115 to be inserted into the guide groove 115'. Figures 1 to 10

[0078] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 115' has a horn-shaped guide opening 115a', and the horn-shaped guide opening 115a' is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end 115a of the guide rib 115 to guide the guide rib 115 to be inserted into the guide groove 115'. Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 115' has a horn-shaped guide opening 115a', and the horn-shaped guide opening 115a' is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end 115a of the guide rib 115 to guide the guide rib 115 to be inserted into the guide groove 115'.

[0079] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 115' has a horn-shaped guide opening 115a', and the horn-shaped guide opening 115a' is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end 115a of the guide rib 115 to guide the guide rib 115 to be inserted into the guide groove 115'. Figures 1 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 115' has a horn-shaped guide opening 115a', and the horn-shaped guide opening 115a' is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end 115a of the guide rib 115 to guide the guide rib 115 to be inserted into the guide groove 115'.

[0080] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the guide groove 115' has a horn-shaped guide opening 115a', and the horn-shaped guide opening 115a' is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end 115a of the guide rib 115 to guide the guide rib 115 to be inserted into the guide groove 115'. ​ As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first cross frame 12 of the mounting frame 1 is completely identical to the second cross frame 12' of the mating frame 1', so that the first cross frame 12 and the second cross frame 12' can be used interchangeably. In this way, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0081] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make improvements, and the structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0082] ​Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the utility model and cannot be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0083] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the utility model, and the scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0084] It should be noted that the wording "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the wording "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any reference signs in the claims should not be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A mounting frame for plug-in mounting of a row of connector modules, characterized in that The mounting frame (1) comprises: a pair of first end frames (11) opposite in the lateral direction (X) of the mounting frame (1); and a pair of first horizontal frames (12) opposite in the height direction (Z) of the mounting frame (1), the first horizontal frame (12) has two ends opposite in the lateral direction (X) of the mounting frame (1), and the two ends of the first horizontal frame (12) are detachably assembled to the pair of first end frames (11) respectively, a row of first clamping grooves (121) is formed on the first horizontal frame (12) and arranged in the lateral direction (X), and the row of first clamping grooves (121) is used for engaging with the first buckles on the row of connector modules to lock the row of connector modules.

2. The mounting frame according to claim 1, wherein: a first engagement key (120) is formed at each end of the first horizontal frame (12), and a first engagement groove (110) is formed on the first end frame (11), the first engagement key (120) is inserted into the first engagement groove (110) to assemble the first horizontal frame (12) and the first end frame (11) together.

3. The mounting frame according to claim 2, wherein: the first engagement key (120) and the first engagement groove (110) extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mounting frame (1), and the cross section of the first engagement key (120) and the first engagement groove (110) in the lateral direction (X) of the mounting frame (1) is T-shaped, L-shaped, dovetail-shaped or Ω-shaped.

4. The mounting frame according to claim 1, wherein: a row of first guide ribs (122) is formed on the inner side of the first horizontal frame (12) and arranged in the lateral direction (X), and used for cooperating with the first pair of matching guide ribs on the row of connector modules; the first guide rib (122) extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mounting frame (1), and is used for guiding the connector module to be inserted into the mounting frame (1) and positioning the connector module in the lateral direction (X).

5. The mounting frame according to claim 4, wherein: each first clamping groove (121) on the first horizontal frame (12) is located between two adjacent first guide ribs (122), and the two adjacent first guide ribs (122) on the first horizontal frame (12) are used for cooperating with the two first pair of matching guide ribs on the connector module.

6. The mounting frame according to claim 2, wherein: the first end frame (11) comprises a first vertical end plate (111) perpendicular to the lateral direction (X) of the mounting frame (1), and the first engagement groove (110) is formed at the upper and lower ends of the first vertical end plate (111) respectively; First engagement keys (120) of both ends of one first horizontal frame (12) are respectively inserted into first engagement slots (110) of upper ends of first vertical end plates (111) of a pair of first end frames (11), and first engagement keys (120) of both ends of another first horizontal frame (12) are respectively inserted into first engagement slots (110) of lower ends of first vertical end plates (111) of the pair of first end frames (11). 7.The mounting frame according to claim 6, wherein: The first horizontal frame (12) is in a plate shape perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the mounting frame (1) and horizontally extending in the lateral direction (X) of the mounting frame (1), so that the mounting frame (1) is in a rectangular shape. 8.The mounting frame according to claim 6, wherein: The first end frame (11) further includes first mounting plates (112) on outer sides of the first vertical end plates (111) and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mounting frame (1), and first connection holes (112a) allowing first threaded connectors to pass through are formed in the first mounting plates (112), so that the mounting frame (1) can be mounted to a first mounting panel through the first threaded connectors. 9.The mounting frame according to claim 8, wherein: The first connection holes (112a) are in a semicircular or semi-elliptical shape with the side open, and the size of the first connection holes (112a) is greater than the diameter of the first threaded connectors, so as to allow the mounting frame (1) to float relative to the first threaded connectors in the lateral direction (X) and the height direction (Z) of the mounting frame (1) to absorb installation errors and / or manufacturing errors. 10.The mounting frame according to claim 8, wherein: The first end frame (11) further includes guide portions (113) formed on the first mounting plates (112), and guide slots (114) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mounting frame (1) are formed in the guide portions (113), and the guide slots (114) are used to cooperate with guide posts (114’) on a counterpart mounting frame (1’) to guide the mounting frame (1) and the counterpart mounting frame (1’) to be matched. 11.The mounting frame according to claim 10, wherein: Guide ribs (115) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mounting frame (1) are formed on inner walls of the guide slots (114) of the guide portions (113), and the guide ribs (115) are used to cooperate with guide slots (115’) on the guide posts (114’) to guide the guide posts (114’) to be inserted into the guide slots (114). 12.The mounting frame according to claim 11, wherein: The guide rib (115) has a tapered guide end (115a) located in the entrance of the guide groove (114), which is used to cooperate with a horn-shaped guide port (115a') of the guide groove (115') to guide the guide rib (115) to be inserted into the guide groove (115').

13. A connector characterized by comprising: Comprise: The mounting frame (1) of any one of claims 1-12; And A row of connector modules are inserted into the mounting frame (1), The connector module comprises: A housing; And A terminal provided in the housing, A first buckle is formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing, respectively, which is engaged with the first clamping groove (121) on the first horizontal frame (12) of the mounting frame (1) to lock the connector module to the mounting frame (1).

14. A mating mounting frame for inserting a row of mating connector modules, characterized in that, The matching mounting frame (1') comprises: A pair of second end frames (11') opposite in the transverse direction (X) of the matching mounting frame (1'); and A pair of second horizontal frames (12') opposite in the height direction (Z) of the matching mounting frame (1'), The second horizontal frame (12') has two ends opposite in the transverse direction (X) of the matching mounting frame (1'), and the two ends of the second horizontal frame (12') are detachably assembled to the pair of second end frames (11'), respectively, A row of second clamping grooves (121') arranged along the transverse direction (X) is formed on the second horizontal frame (12'), which is used to engage with the second buckles on the row of matching connector modules to lock the row of matching connector modules.

15. The matching mounting frame of claim 14, wherein: A second engagement key (120') is formed on each end of the second horizontal frame (12'), and a second engagement groove (110') is formed on the second end frame (11'), the second engagement key (120') is inserted into the second engagement groove (110') to assemble the second horizontal frame (12') and the second end frame (11') together.

16. The matching mounting frame of claim 15, wherein: The second engagement key (120') and the second engagement groove (110') extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the matching mounting frame (1'), and the cross section of the second engagement key (120') and the second engagement groove (110') in the transverse direction (X) of the matching mounting frame (1') is T-shaped, L-shaped, dovetail-shaped or omega-shaped.

17. The matching mounting frame of claim 14, wherein: A row of second guide ribs (122') arranged along the transverse direction (X) is formed on the inner side of the second horizontal frame (12'), which is used to cooperate with the second matching guide ribs on the row of matching connector modules; The second guide ribs (122') extend along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mating installation frame (1') for guiding the mating connector module to be inserted into the mating installation frame (1') and positioned in the transverse direction (X).

18. The mating installation frame according to claim 17, characterized in that: Each second clamping slot (121') on the second cross frame (12') is located between two adjacent second guide ribs (122') on the second cross frame (12'), and the two adjacent second guide ribs (122') on the second cross frame (12') are used for mating with two second mating guide ribs on the mating connector module.

19. The mating installation frame according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second end frame (11') comprises a second vertical end plate (111') perpendicular to the transverse direction (X) of the mating installation frame (1'), and the second engagement slots (110') are formed at the upper and lower ends of the second vertical end plate (111') respectively; The second engagement keys (120') at both ends of one second cross frame (12') are respectively inserted into the second engagement slots (110') at the upper ends of the second vertical end plates (111') of a pair of second end frames (11'), and the second engagement keys (120') at both ends of another second cross frame (12') are respectively inserted into the second engagement slots (110') at the lower ends of the second vertical end plates (111') of the pair of second end frames (11').

20. The mating installation frame according to claim 19, characterized in that: The second cross frame (12') is in the shape of a plate perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the mating installation frame (1') and extending in the transverse direction (X) of the mating installation frame (1'), so that the mating installation frame (1') is in the shape of a rectangle.

21. The mating installation frame according to claim 19, characterized in that: The second end frame (11') further comprises a second mounting plate (112') located on the outer side of the second vertical end plate (111') and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mating installation frame (1'), and the second mounting plate (112') is provided with second connection holes (112a') allowing second threaded connections to pass through, so that the mating installation frame (1') can be mounted on a second mounting panel through the second threaded connections.

22. The mating installation frame according to claim 21, characterized in that: The second connection holes (112a') are in the shape of semi-circular or semi-elliptical holes with open sides, and the size of the second connection holes (112a') is greater than the diameter of the second threaded connections, so as to allow the mating installation frame (1') to float relative to the second threaded connections in the transverse direction (X) and the height direction (Z) of the mating installation frame (1'), so as to absorb installation errors and / or manufacturing errors.

23. The mating installation frame according to claim 21, characterized in that: The second end frame (11') further comprises a guide post (114') formed on the second mounting plate (112'), which extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mating mounting frame (1'), for cooperating with the guide slot (114) on the mounting frame (1) to guide the mating of the mounting frame (1) and the mating mounting frame (1').

24. The mating mounting frame according to claim 23, characterized in that: A guide slot (115') is formed on the guide post (114'), which extends along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mating mounting frame (1'), for cooperating with the guide rib (115) on the mounting frame (1) to guide the insertion of the guide post (114') into the guide slot (114).

25. The mating mounting frame according to claim 24, characterized in that: The guide slot (115') has a flared guide opening (115a'), which is used to cooperate with the tapered guide end (115a) of the guide rib (115) to guide the insertion of the guide rib (115) into the guide slot (115').

26. A mating connector, characterized in that, Comprising: The mating mounting frame (1') according to any one of claims 14-25; And A row of mating connector modules, which are inserted into the mating mounting frame (1'), The mating connector modules comprise: A mating housing; And Mating terminals, which are arranged in the mating housing, Second buckles are respectively formed on the top wall and the bottom wall of the mating housing, which engage with the second buckle slots (121') on the second cross frame (12') of the mating mounting frame (1') to lock the mating connector modules to the mating mounting frame (1').

27. A connector assembly comprising: Comprising: The connector according to claim 13; And The mating connector according to claim 26, which mates with the connector, The mounting frame (1) of the connector mates with the mating mounting frame (1') of the mating connector, and a row of connector modules of the connector mates with a row of mating connector modules of the mating connector.

28. The connector assembly according to claim 27, characterized in that: The first cross frame (12) of the mounting frame (1) is completely identical to the second cross frame (12') of the mating mounting frame (1'), so that the first cross frame (12) and the second cross frame (12') can be used interchangeably.

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