Connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules, each connector module including a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing. A first engagement feature and a second engagement feature adapted to engage with the first engagement feature are formed on the housing, and the plurality of different connector modules are engaged together through the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature to form the connector. According to the utility model, the number of various connector modules in the connector can be changed according to actual needs, so that a customer can freely configure the number of various terminals in the connector according to the actual needs, thereby not only improving the use convenience, but also greatly saving the cost.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of connectors. BACKGROUND

[0002] In prior art, connector mainly has standard type and mixed type. Standard connector refers to connector assembled by multiple identical terminals and same insulating shell, and each terminal has same current and / or voltage grade. Mixed connector refers to connector assembled by multiple not completely identical terminals and same insulating shell, and each terminal has not completely identical current and / or low voltage grade. In prior art, the number of each terminal in mixed connector is fixed, cannot be changed according to actual needs, and customer cannot freely configure the number of various terminals of connector according to actual needs, which not only leads to inconvenience, but also increases cost. SUMMARY

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

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a kind of connector is provided. The connector includes: multiple different connector modules, each connector module includes shell and terminal arranged in the shell. First engagement feature and second engagement feature suitable for being engaged with the first engagement feature are formed on the shell, and the multiple different connector modules are engaged together by the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature to constitute the connector.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, terminal insertion hole extending along the longitudinal direction of the shell is formed in the shell, and the terminal is inserted into the terminal insertion hole of the shell.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal and / or shell of different connector modules are different, and the length of the shell of different connector modules is same.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the cross section of the shell is square, so that the width and height of the shell are same, and the width between the shell of different two connector modules is integer multiple relationship.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the cross section of the shell is rectangular and the shell has left side and right side opposite in its transverse direction and top and bottom opposite in its height direction; the first engagement feature is formed on one of the left side, right side, top and bottom of the shell, and the second engagement feature is formed on another one of the left side, right side, top and bottom of the shell.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has opposite front and rear sides in its longitudinal direction and the housing has the same length in its longitudinal direction; when the plurality of different connector modules are combined into the connector, the front sides of the housings of the plurality of different connector modules are flush.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first engagement feature is a dovetail groove formed on the housing, the second engagement feature is a raised key formed on the housing and adapted to mate with the dovetail groove, and the plurality of different connector modules are engaged together by the dovetail groove and the raised key.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has opposite left and right sides in its lateral direction, one or more longitudinally extending dovetail grooves are formed on one of the left and right sides of the housing, and one or more longitudinally extending raised keys are formed on the other of the left and right sides of the housing; the housings of two connector modules laterally adjacent in the connector are engaged together by the dovetail groove and the raised key.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has opposite top and bottom sides in its height direction, one or more longitudinally extending dovetail grooves are formed on one of the top and bottom sides of the housing, and one or more longitudinally extending raised keys are formed on the other of the top and bottom sides of the housing; the housings of two connector modules adjacent in the height direction in the connector are engaged together by the dovetail groove and the raised key.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first engagement feature is a raised post formed on the housing, the second engagement feature is a plug-in hole formed on the housing and adapted to interference fit with the raised post, and the plurality of different connector modules are engaged together by the raised post and the plug-in hole.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has opposite left and right sides in its lateral direction, one or more raised posts are formed on one of the left and right sides of the housing, and one or more plug-in holes are formed on the other of the left and right sides of the housing;

[0015] The housings of two connector modules laterally adjacent in the connector are engaged together by the raised post and the plug-in hole.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite in the height direction thereof, one or more protruding posts are formed on one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing, and one or more insertion holes are formed on the other of the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing; the housings of two connector modules adjacent in the height direction among the connectors are engaged together through the protruding posts and the insertion holes.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules each including a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing, and a mounting frame in which the plurality of different connector modules are assembled, recesses adapted to be engaged with the mounting frame are formed on the housings, and the plurality of different connector modules are engaged to the mounting frame through the recesses.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a terminal insertion hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing is formed in the housing, and the terminal is inserted into the terminal insertion hole of the housing.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the terminals and / or the housings of the different connector modules are different, and the lengths of the housings of the different connector modules are the same.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has a square cross section such that the width and the height of the housing are the same, and the widths of the housings of the different two connector modules are in an integer multiple relationship.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has a rectangular cross section and has left and right side surfaces opposite in the lateral direction thereof and top and bottom surfaces opposite in the height direction thereof; the recesses are formed on at least one of the left and right side surfaces, the top and bottom surfaces of the housing.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the recesses are formed on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing, respectively, and the recesses are not formed on the left and right side surfaces of the housing; or the recesses are formed on the left, right, top and bottom surfaces of the housing, respectively.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has front and rear side surfaces opposite in the longitudinal direction thereof and the lengths of the housing in the longitudinal direction thereof are the same; when the plurality of different connector modules are combined into the connector, the front side surfaces of the housings of the plurality of different connector modules are flush.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has opposite top and bottom surfaces in the height direction thereof, and a groove extending in the lateral direction of the housing is formed on each of the top and bottom surfaces, and the groove on the top or bottom surface of the housing is engaged with the mounting frame.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the housing has opposite left and right surfaces in the lateral direction thereof, and a groove extending in the height direction of the housing is formed on each of the left and right surfaces, and the groove on the left or right surface of the housing is engaged with the mounting frame.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the mounting frame includes opposite top and bottom frame bodies in the height direction of the housing, the top frame body is engaged with the groove on the top surface of the housing at the top of the connector, and the bottom frame body is engaged with the groove on the bottom surface of the housing at the bottom of the connector.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the mounting frame includes opposite left and right frame bodies in the lateral direction of the housing, the left frame body is engaged with the groove on the left surface of the housing at the left side of the connector, and the right frame body is engaged with the groove on the right surface of the housing at the right side of the connector.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the left ends of the top and bottom frame bodies are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame body by threaded connections, and the right ends of the top and bottom frame bodies are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame body by threaded connections.

[0029] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present application, the number of various connector modules in the connector can be changed according to actual needs, so that the customer can freely configure the number of various terminals in the connector according to actual needs, which not only improves the convenience of use, but also greatly saves costs.

[0030] Other objects and advantages of the present application will be apparent from the following description of the application, as taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, and will help to fully understand the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 Fig. 1 shows an assembled schematic view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows a housing assembled schematic view of the connector according to the exemplary first embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded view of the housing of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector module of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 6 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 This diagram shows a schematic of the housing assembly of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 9 This diagram shows an exploded view of the connector housing according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 10 A perspective view of a connector module of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 11 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 12 This diagram shows a schematic of the housing assembly of a connector according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 13 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary third embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 14 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 15 This diagram shows a housing assembly schematic of a connector according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 16 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and in conjunction with 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.

[0048] 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 faciliate understanding of the accompanying drawings.

[0049] According to one general inventive concept, a connector is provided. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules each including a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing. A first engagement feature and a second engagement feature adapted to engage with the first engagement feature are formed on the housing, and the plurality of different connector modules are engaged together by the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature to compose the connector.

[0050] According to another general inventive concept, a connector is provided. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules each including a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing, and a mounting frame in which the plurality of different connector modules are assembled. A recess adapted to engage with the mounting frame is formed on the housing, and the plurality of different connector modules are engaged to the mounting frame by the recess.

[0051] First embodiment

[0052] Figures 1 to 5 A first embodiment of the present application is shown. Among them, Figure 1 An assembled schematic view of a connector according to the exemplary first embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 A housing assembled schematic view of a connector according to the exemplary first embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3 An exploded schematic view of a connector according to the exemplary first embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 4 A housing exploded schematic view of a connector according to the exemplary first embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 5 A perspective schematic view of one connector module of a connector according to the exemplary first embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0053] AsFigures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0054] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0055] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0056] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0057] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0058] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0059] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5 As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector.

[0060] As shown in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1, each of which includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to compose the connector. Figures 1 to 5As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has a left side and a right side opposite each other in its transverse X direction. One or more longitudinally Y-extending dovetail grooves 51a are formed on one of the left side and right side of the housing 2, and one or more longitudinally Y-extending raised keys 52a are formed on the other of the left side and right side of the housing 2. The housings 2 of two transversely adjacent connector modules 1 in the connector are joined together by the dovetail grooves 51a and the raised keys 52a.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite each other in its height direction Z. One or more longitudinally extending Y-shaped dovetail grooves 51a are formed on one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing 2, and one or more longitudinally extending Y-shaped protrusions 52a are formed on the other of the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing 2. The housings 2 of two connector modules 1 that are adjacent in the height direction Z in the connector are joined together by the dovetail grooves 51a and the protrusions 52a.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, multiple different connector modules 1 include: a first connector module 11 and a second connector module 12. The first connector module 11 includes a first housing 21 and a first terminal 31 disposed in the first housing 21. The second connector module 12 includes a second housing 22 and a second terminal 32 disposed in the second housing 22. The width of the first housing 21 is equal to twice the width of the second housing 22, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first terminal 31 is larger than that of the second terminal 32.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further include a third connector module 13. The third connector module 13 includes a third housing 23 and a third terminal 33 disposed in the third housing 23. The width of the third housing 23 is equal to the width of the second housing 22, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the third terminal 33 is smaller than that of the second terminal 32.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes a fourth connector module 14. The fourth connector module 14 includes a fourth housing 24 and a fourth terminal 34 disposed in the fourth housing 24. The width of the fourth housing 24 is equal to the width of the third housing 23, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the fourth terminal 34 is smaller than that of the third terminal 33.

[0065] like Second embodimentAs shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further comprises four fifth connector modules 15. The fifth connector modules 15 comprise fifth housings 25 and fifth terminals 35 disposed in the fifth housings 25. The width of the fifth housings 25 is equal to twice the width of the fourth housings 24 and the cross-sectional area of the fifth terminals 35 is equal to the fourth terminals 34.

[0066] Figures 6 to 10

[0067] Figure 6 A second embodiment of the present application is shown. Therein, Figure 7 An assembled view of a connector according to the exemplary second embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 8 A housing assembled view of a connector according to the exemplary second embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 9 An exploded view of a connector according to the exemplary second embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 10 A housing exploded view of a connector according to the exemplary second embodiment of the present application is shown; Figures 6 to 10 A perspective view of one connector module of a connector according to the exemplary second embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0068] As Figures 6 to 10 shown, in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector comprises a plurality of different connector modules 1, each connector module 1 comprising a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. A first engagement feature 51 and a second engagement feature 52 adapted to engage with the first engagement feature 51 are formed on the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the first engagement feature 51 and the second engagement feature 52 to make up the connector.

[0069] As Figures 6 to 10 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a terminal receptacle 4 extending along a longitudinal direction Y of the housing 2 is formed in the housing 2, and the terminal 3 is inserted into the terminal receptacle 4 of the housing 2.

[0070] As Figures 6 to 10 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminals 3 and / or the housings 2 of the different connector modules 1 are different, and the lengths of the housings 2 of the different connector modules 1 are the same.

[0071] As Figures 6 to 10 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cross-section of the housing 2 is square-shaped, such that the width and the height of the housing 2 are the same, and the width of the housings 2 of the different two connector modules 1 are in an integer multiple relationship.

[0072] As Figures 6 to 10As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has opposite front and rear sides in its longitudinal direction Y and the length of the housing 2 in its longitudinal direction Y is the same. When a plurality of different connector modules 1 are combined into a connector, the front sides of the housings 2 of the plurality of different connector modules 1 are flush.

[0073] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first engaging feature 51 is a protruding post 51b formed on the housing 2 and the second engaging feature 52 is a spigot hole 52b formed on the housing 2 adapted to be interference fit with the protruding post 51b, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the protruding post 51b and the spigot hole 52b. Figures 6 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has opposite front and rear sides in its longitudinal direction Y and the length of the housing 2 in its longitudinal direction Y is the same. When a plurality of different connector modules 1 are combined into a connector, the front sides of the housings 2 of the plurality of different connector modules 1 are flush.

[0074] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first engaging feature 51 is a protruding post 51b formed on the housing 2 and the second engaging feature 52 is a spigot hole 52b formed on the housing 2 adapted to be interference fit with the protruding post 51b, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the protruding post 51b and the spigot hole 52b. Figures 6 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has opposite front and rear sides in its longitudinal direction Y and the length of the housing 2 in its longitudinal direction Y is the same. When a plurality of different connector modules 1 are combined into a connector, the front sides of the housings 2 of the plurality of different connector modules 1 are flush.

[0075] Figures 6 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first engaging feature 51 is a protruding post 51b formed on the housing 2 and the second engaging feature 52 is a spigot hole 52b formed on the housing 2 adapted to be interference fit with the protruding post 51b, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the protruding post 51b and the spigot hole 52b.

[0076] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first engaging feature 51 is a protruding post 51b formed on the housing 2 and the second engaging feature 52 is a spigot hole 52b formed on the housing 2 adapted to be interference fit with the protruding post 51b, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the protruding post 51b and the spigot hole 52b. Figures 6 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first engaging feature 51 is a protruding post 51b formed on the housing 2 and the second engaging feature 52 is a spigot hole 52b formed on the housing 2 adapted to be interference fit with the protruding post 51b, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged together by the protruding post 51b and the spigot hole 52b.

[0077] Figures 6 to 10 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 includes a first connector module 11 and a second connector module 12. The first connector module 11 includes a first housing 21 and first terminals 31 disposed in the first housing 21. The second connector module 12 includes a second housing 22 and second terminals 32 disposed in the second housing 22. The width of the first housing 21 is equal to twice the width of the second housing 22 and the cross-sectional area of the first terminals 31 is larger than the second terminals 32. ​​

[0078] As Figures 6 to 10 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes a third connector module 13. The third connector module 13 includes a third housing 23 and a third terminal 33 disposed in the third housing 23. The width of the third housing 23 is equal to the width of the second housing 22, and the cross-sectional area of the third terminal 33 is smaller than the second terminal 32.

[0079] As Third embodiment shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes a fourth connector module 14. The fourth connector module 14 includes a fourth housing 24 and a fourth terminal 34 disposed in the fourth housing 24. The width of the fourth housing 24 is equal to the width of the third housing 23, and the cross-sectional area of the fourth terminal 34 is smaller than the third terminal 33.

[0080] As Figures 11 to 13 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes four fifth connector modules 15. The fifth connector module 15 includes a fifth housing 25 and a fifth terminal 35 disposed in the fifth housing 25. The width of the fifth housing 25 is equal to twice the width of the fourth housing 24, and the cross-sectional area of the fifth terminal 35 is equal to the fourth terminal 34.

[0081] Figure 11

[0082] Figure 12 A third embodiment of the present application is shown. In this embodiment, Figure 13 An assembled view of a connector according to the exemplary third embodiment of the present application is shown; Figures 11 to 13 A housing assembled view of a connector according to the exemplary third embodiment of the present application is shown; Figures 11 to 13 An exploded view of a connector according to the exemplary third embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0083] As Figures 11 to 13 shown, in one exemplary embodiment of the present application, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1 and a mounting frame 6. Each connector module 1 includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are assembled in the mounting frame 6. A groove 5 adapted to engage with the mounting frame 6 is formed on the housing 2, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged to the mounting frame 6 through the groove 5.

[0084] As Figures 11 to 13 shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a terminal insertion hole 4 extending along the longitudinal direction Y thereof is formed in the housing 2, and the terminal 3 is inserted into the terminal insertion hole 4 of the housing 2.

[0085] AsFigures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminals 3 and / or housings 2 of different connector modules 1 are different, and the lengths of the housings 2 of different connector modules 1 are the same.

[0086] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cross-section of the housing 2 is square, such that the width and height of the housing 2 are the same, and the widths of the housing 2 of the two different connector modules 1 are integer multiples of each other.

[0087] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has a rectangular cross-section and has a left and right side opposite to each other in its transverse direction X, and a top and bottom side opposite to each other in its height direction Z. A groove 5 is formed on at least one of the left, right, top, and bottom sides of the housing 2.

[0088] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, grooves 5 are formed on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 2, respectively, while no grooves 5 are formed on the left and right sides of the housing 2. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment; for example, grooves 5 may be formed on the left, right, top, and bottom surfaces of the housing 2.

[0089] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has front and rear sides opposite each other in its longitudinal direction Y, and the housing 2 has the same length in its longitudinal direction Y. When multiple different connector modules 1 are combined into a connector, the front sides of the housing 2 of the multiple different connector modules 1 are flush.

[0090] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite each other in its height direction Z. A groove 5 extending in the transverse direction X of the housing 2 is formed on the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing 2, respectively. The groove 5 on the top surface or the bottom surface of the housing 2 engages with the mounting frame 6.

[0091] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has a left side and a right side opposite to each other in its transverse X direction. A groove 5 extending along the height Z direction of the housing 2 is formed on the left side and the right side of the housing 2, respectively. The groove 5 on the left side or the right side of the housing 2 engages with the mounting frame 6.

[0092] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting frame 6 includes a top frame 61 and a bottom frame 62 opposite each other in the height direction Z of the housing 2. The top frame 61 engages with a groove 5 on the top surface of the housing 2 located at the top of the connector, and the bottom frame 62 engages with a groove 5 on the bottom surface of the housing 2 located at the bottom of the connector.

[0093] As Figures 11 to 13 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting frame 6 includes a left frame 63 and a right frame 64 opposite each other in the lateral direction X of the housing 2, the left frame 63 being engaged with the groove 5 on the left side surface of the housing 2 on the left side of the connector, and the right frame 64 being engaged with the groove 5 on the right side surface of the housing 2 on the right side of the connector.

[0094] As Figures 11 to 13 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the left ends of the top frame 61 and the bottom frame 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame 63, respectively, by the threaded connections 65, and the right ends of the top frame 61 and the bottom frame 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame 64, respectively, by the threaded connections 65.

[0095] As Figures 11 to 13 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 includes a first connector module 11 and a second connector module 12. The first connector module 11 includes a first housing 21 and first terminals 31 provided in the first housing 21. The second connector module 12 includes a second housing 22 and second terminals 32 provided in the second housing 22. The width of the first housing 21 is equal to twice the width of the second housing 22, and the cross-sectional area of the first terminals 31 is greater than the second terminals 32.

[0096] As Figures 11 to 13 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes a third connector module 13. The third connector module 13 includes a third housing 23 and third terminals 33 provided in the third housing 23. The width of the third housing 23 is equal to the width of the second housing 22, and the cross-sectional area of the third terminals 33 is smaller than the second terminals 32.

[0097] As Fourth embodiment shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes a fourth connector module 14. The fourth connector module 14 includes a fourth housing 24 and fourth terminals 34 provided in the fourth housing 24. The width of the fourth housing 24 is equal to the width of the third housing 23, and the cross-sectional area of the fourth terminals 34 is smaller than the third terminals 33.

[0098] As Figures 11 to 13 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 further includes four fifth connector modules 15. The fifth connector module 15 includes a fifth housing 25 and fifth terminals 35 provided in the fifth housing 25. The width of the fifth housing 25 is equal to twice the width of the fourth housing 24, and the cross-sectional area of the fifth terminals 35 is equal to the fourth terminals 34.

[0099] Figure 14

[0100] Figure 15 A fourth embodiment of the present application is shown. In this embodiment, Figure 16 An assembled view of a connector according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figures 14 to 16 A housing assembled view of a connector according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown. Figures 14 to 16 A disassembled view of a connector according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0101] As Figures 14 to 16 shown in the illustrated embodiment, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of different connector modules 1 and a mounting frame 6. Each of the connector modules 1 includes a housing 2 and a terminal 3 disposed in the housing 2. The plurality of different connector modules 1 are assembled in the mounting frame 6. A groove 5 adapted to engage with the mounting frame 6 is formed on the housing 2, and the plurality of different connector modules 1 are engaged to the mounting frame 6 by the groove 5.

[0102] As Figures 14 to 16 shown in the illustrated embodiment, a terminal insertion hole 4 extending in a longitudinal direction Y of the housing 2 is formed in the housing 2, and the terminal 3 is inserted into the terminal insertion hole 4 of the housing 2.

[0103] As Figures 14 to 16 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 3 and / or the housing 2 of the different connector modules 1 are different, and the lengths of the housings 2 of the different connector modules 1 are the same.

[0104] As Figures 14 to 16 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cross section of the housing 2 is square such that the width and the height of the housing 2 are the same, and the widths of the housings 2 of the different two connector modules 1 are in an integer multiple relationship.

[0105] As Figures 14 to 16 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cross section of the housing 2 is rectangular and the housing 2 has opposite left and right side surfaces in a lateral direction X thereof and opposite top and bottom surfaces in a height direction Z thereof. The groove 5 is formed on at least one of the left and right side surfaces, the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 2.

[0106] As Figures 14 to 16 shown in the illustrated embodiment, the grooves 5 are formed on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 2, respectively, and no groove 5 is formed on the left and right side surfaces of the housing 2. However, the present application is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and for example, the grooves 5 can be formed on the left, right, top and bottom surfaces of the housing 2, respectively.

[0107] AsFigures 14 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has opposite front and rear sides in the longitudinal direction Y thereof and the length of the housing 2 in the longitudinal direction Y thereof is the same. When a plurality of different connector modules 1 are combined into a connector, the front sides of the housings 2 of the plurality of different connector modules 1 are flush.

[0108] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has opposite top and bottom sides in the height direction Z thereof, and a recess 5 extending in the lateral direction X of the housing 2 is formed on each of the top and bottom sides of the housing 2, and the recess 5 on the top or bottom side of the housing 2 engages with the mounting frame 6. Figures 14 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 2 has opposite left and right sides in the lateral direction X thereof, and a recess 5 extending in the height direction Z of the housing 2 is formed on each of the left and right sides of the housing 2, and the recess 5 on the left or right side of the housing 2 engages with the mounting frame 6.

[0109] Figures 14 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting frame 6 includes opposite top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 in the height direction Z of the housing 2, the top frame body 61 engages with the recess 5 on the top side of the housing 2 at the top of the connector, and the bottom frame body 62 engages with the recess 5 on the bottom side of the housing 2 at the bottom of the connector.

[0110] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting frame 6 includes opposite left and right frame bodies 63 and 64 in the lateral direction X of the housing 2, the left frame body 63 engages with the recess 5 on the left side of the housing 2 at the left of the connector, and the right frame body 64 engages with the recess 5 on the right side of the housing 2 at the right of the connector. Figures 14 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the left ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame body 63 by threaded connections 65, respectively, and the right ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame body 64 by threaded connections 65, respectively.

[0111] Figures 14 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the left ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame body 63 by threaded connections 65, respectively, and the right ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame body 64 by threaded connections 65, respectively.

[0112] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the left ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame body 63 by threaded connections 65, respectively, and the right ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame body 64 by threaded connections 65, respectively. ​ As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the left ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame body 63 by threaded connections 65, respectively, and the right ends of the top and bottom frame bodies 61 and 62 are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame body 64 by threaded connections 65, respectively.

[0113] ​ ​​​As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of different connector modules 1 include: a first connector module 11 and four third connector modules 13. The first connector module 11 includes a first housing 21 and a first terminal 31 disposed in the first housing 21. The third connector modules 13 include a third housing 23 and a third terminal 33 disposed in the third housing 23. The width of the first housing 21 is equal to twice the width of the third housing 23, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the third terminal 33 is smaller than that of the first terminal 31.

[0114] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0115] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0116] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0117] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector characterized by comprising: Comprising: a plurality of different connector modules (1), each connector module (1) comprising a housing (2) and a terminal (3) disposed in the housing (2), a first engagement feature (51) and a second engagement feature (52) adapted to engage with the first engagement feature (51) are formed on the housing (2), the plurality of different connector modules (1) are engaged together by the first engagement feature (51) and the second engagement feature (52) to constitute the connector.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: a terminal insertion hole (4) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) thereof is formed in the housing (2), and the terminal (3) is inserted into the terminal insertion hole (4) of the housing (2).

3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: the terminal (3) and / or the housing (2) of the different connector modules (1) are different, and the lengths of the housings (2) of the different connector modules (1) are the same.

4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: the housing (2) has a square cross section such that the width and the height of the housing (2) are the same, and the widths of the housings (2) of the two different connector modules (1) are in an integer multiple relationship.

5. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: the housing (2) has a rectangular cross section and has left and right side surfaces opposite to each other in a transverse direction (X) thereof and top and bottom surfaces opposite to each other in a height direction (Z) thereof; the first engagement feature (51) is formed on one of the left side surface, the right side surface, the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing (2), and the second engagement feature (52) is formed on the other of the left side surface, the right side surface, the top surface and the bottom surface of the housing (2).

6. The connector according to claim 5, wherein: the housing (2) has front and rear side surfaces opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction (Y) thereof and the length of the housing (2) in the longitudinal direction (Y) is the same; the front side surfaces of the housings (2) of the plurality of different connector modules (1) are flush when the plurality of different connector modules (1) are combined into the connector.

7. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: the first engagement feature (51) is a dovetail groove (51a) formed on the housing (2), the second engagement feature (52) is a protruding key (52a) formed on the housing (2) and adapted to cooperate with the dovetail groove (51a), and the plurality of different connector modules (1) are engaged together by the dovetail groove (51a) and the protruding key (52a).

8. The connector according to claim 7, wherein: The housing (2) has left and right side surfaces opposite in the lateral direction (X) thereof, one of the left and right side surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more dovetail grooves (51a) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the other of the left and right side surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more protruding keys (52a) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y); The housings (2) of two connector modules (1) adjacent in the lateral direction (X) in the connector are engaged together by the dovetail grooves (51a) and the protruding keys (52a).

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The housing (2) has top and bottom surfaces opposite in the height direction (Z) thereof, one of the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more dovetail grooves (51a) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the other of the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more protruding keys (52a) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y); The housings (2) of two connector modules (1) adjacent in the height direction (Z) in the connector are engaged together by the dovetail grooves (51a) and the protruding keys (52a).

10. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first engagement feature (51) is a protruding post (51b) formed on the housing (2), the second engagement feature (52) is a plug-in hole (52b) formed on the housing (2) and adapted to be interference-fitted with the protruding post (51b), and the plurality of different connector modules (1) are engaged together by the protruding posts (51b) and the plug-in holes (52b).

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The housing (2) has left and right side surfaces opposite in the lateral direction (X) thereof, one of the left and right side surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more protruding posts (51b), and the other of the left and right side surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more plug-in holes (52b); The housings (2) of two connector modules (1) adjacent in the lateral direction (X) in the connector are engaged together by the protruding posts (51b) and the plug-in holes (52b).

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The housing (2) has top and bottom surfaces opposite in the height direction (Z) thereof, one of the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more protruding posts (51b), and the other of the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) is formed with one or more plug-in holes (52b); The housings (2) of two connector modules (1) adjacent in the height direction (Z) in the connector are engaged together by the protruding posts (51b) and the plug-in holes (52b).

13. A connector characterized by comprising: comprise: a plurality of different connector modules (1) each comprising a housing (2) and a terminal (3) disposed in the housing (2); and and a plurality of different connector modules (1) are assembled in the mounting frame (6), a groove (5) adapted to engage with the mounting frame (6) is formed on the housing (2), and the plurality of different connector modules (1) are engaged to the mounting frame (6) through the groove (5).

14. The connector according to claim 13, wherein: a terminal insertion hole (4) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (2) is formed in the housing (2), and the terminal (3) is inserted into the terminal insertion hole (4) of the housing (2).

15. The connector according to claim 13, wherein: the terminal (3) and / or the housing (2) of the different connector modules (1) are different, and the lengths of the housings (2) of the different connector modules (1) are the same.

16. The connector according to claim 15, wherein: the cross section of the housing (2) is square such that the width and the height of the housing (2) are the same, and the widths of the housings (2) of the two different connector modules (1) are in an integral multiple relationship.

17. The connector according to claim 13, wherein: the cross section of the housing (2) is rectangular and the housing (2) has left and right side surfaces opposite in the lateral direction (X) thereof and top and bottom surfaces opposite in the height direction (Z) thereof; the groove (5) is formed on at least one of the left and right side surfaces, the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2).

18. The connector according to claim 17, wherein: the groove (5) is formed on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) respectively, and the groove (5) is not formed on the left and right side surfaces of the housing (2); or the groove (5) is formed on the left and right side surfaces, the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) respectively.

19. The connector according to claim 17, wherein: the housing (2) has front and rear side surfaces opposite in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof and the length of the housing (2) in the longitudinal direction (Y) thereof is the same; when the plurality of different connector modules (1) are combined into the connector, the front side surfaces of the housings (2) of the plurality of different connector modules (1) are flush.

20. The connector according to any one of claims 13 to 19, wherein: the housing (2) has top and bottom surfaces opposite in the height direction (Z) thereof, and one groove (5) extending in the lateral direction (X) of the housing (2) is formed on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing (2) respectively, and the groove (5) on the top or bottom surface of the housing (2) engages with the mounting frame (6).

21. The connector according to claim 20, wherein: The housing (2) has left and right side surfaces opposite in the transverse direction (X) thereof, and a groove (5) extending in the height direction (Z) of the housing (2) is formed on each of the left and right side surfaces of the housing (2). The groove (5) on the left or right side surface of the housing (2) is engaged with the mounting frame (6).

22. The connector according to claim 21, wherein: The mounting frame (6) includes a top frame (61) and a bottom frame (62) opposite in the height direction (Z) of the housing (2). The top frame (61) is engaged with the groove (5) on the top surface of the housing (2) at the top of the connector, and the bottom frame (62) is engaged with the groove (5) on the bottom surface of the housing (2) at the bottom of the connector.

23. The connector according to claim 22, wherein: The mounting frame (6) includes a left frame (63) and a right frame (64) opposite in the transverse direction (X) of the housing (2). The left frame (63) is engaged with the groove (5) on the left side surface of the housing (2) at the left side of the connector, and the right frame (64) is engaged with the groove (5) on the right side surface of the housing (2) at the right side of the connector.

24. The connector according to claim 23, wherein: The left ends of the top and bottom frames (61, 62) are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the left frame (63) by threaded connectors (65), respectively, and the right ends of the top and bottom frames (61, 62) are detachably connected to the upper and lower ends of the right frame (64) by threaded connectors (65), respectively.

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