RJ45 connector

Abstract

The application provides an RJ45 connector, which comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are connected via a rotating shaft to form a form which can be turned open and closed, the RJ45 connector further comprises: a wire fixing frame which is installed on the second shell to cover the inner side of the second shell, the wire fixing frame comprises a plurality of connection through holes and a plurality of observation holes, wherein the plurality of observation holes are arranged side by side at one end of the wire fixing frame which is away from the rotating shaft. When the cable is inserted into the above-mentioned RJ45 connector, it can be judged whether the cable is in place, and the rework caused by position error is avoided, so that the RJ45 connector helps to improve the wiring yield. In addition, the application also provides a newly designed elastic buckle, which not only can improve the stability of buckling, but also can improve the hand feeling when the RJ45 connector is opened and closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to an RJ45 connector that can improve connection yield and efficiency. Background Technology

[0002] In complex industrial environments, the flexibility of equipment layout and the dynamic adjustment of production processes often lead to uncertainties in cable length during installation. Current manual field wiring of RJ45 connectors requires a balance between efficiency and reliability.

[0003] On the one hand, manual wiring is inefficient. For example, when inserting a cable into a connector, the accuracy of the insertion position needs to be repeatedly confirmed. If the insertion is misjudged, it will lead to rework, which will significantly reduce the efficiency of the operation.

[0004] On the other hand, manual wiring lacks stability. The quality of manually connected RJ45 wires is significantly affected by human factors. If operational errors such as improper wire stripping length or uneven wire clamping force occur, it can easily lead to unstable signal transmission.

[0005] In addition, for RJ45 connectors with top and bottom cover opening and closing, the stability and feel of the opening and closing mechanism will also affect the stability of the product during use and the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this application provides an RJ45 connector that improves connection yield and efficiency. Firstly, the RJ45 connector of this invention adds a wire holder, which not only functions as a wire splitter but also improves wiring efficiency and stability through its inspection hole. Secondly, the aforementioned RJ45 connector also features a limiting structure to ensure shielded contact. Furthermore, this invention provides a newly designed spring-loaded latch, which not only enhances the stability of the latch but also provides a better tactile feel when opening and closing the RJ45 connector.

[0007] Specifically, an embodiment of this utility model provides an RJ45 connector, including a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing being connected via a pivot to form a flip-openable form, characterized in that the RJ45 connector further includes:

[0008] A cable holder is mounted on the second housing to cover the inner side of the second housing. The cable holder includes a plurality of connecting through holes and a plurality of observation holes, wherein the plurality of observation holes are arranged side by side at one end of the cable holder away from the pivot.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above-described RJ45 connector, the second housing further includes:

[0010] The insulation positioning limit is a protrusion located on the inner side of the second housing, and the recess is located at one end of the second housing near the rotating shaft.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above-mentioned RJ45 connector, an arc-shaped notch is formed at the middle position of the insulation positioning limit.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above-mentioned RJ45 connector, the plurality of connecting holes are arranged alternately on the wire frame, and the plurality of connecting holes are respectively matched with a plurality of insulating displacement connectors disposed inside the first housing, so as to allow the plurality of insulating displacement connectors to be inserted into the corresponding connecting holes when the first housing and the second housing are combined.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the RJ45 connector further includes a spring-loaded latch, the spring-loaded latch further comprising:

[0014] The snap-lock body has a movable buckle groove and a fixed buckle groove.

[0015] A pair of elastic support arms extend outward from both sides of the snap fastener body, forming a U-shaped elastic component.

[0016] The movable buckle groove and the fixed buckle groove are arranged longitudinally, and the pair of elastic support arms extend laterally from both sides of the fixed buckle groove.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above-described RJ45 connector, a spring-loaded latch seat protruding from the surface is provided on the inner wall of the first housing. The spring-loaded latch seat has two opposing side walls and a receiving space located between the side walls, and a protruding first snap is provided on the inner surface of one of the side walls.

[0018] When the snap fastener is assembled into the snap fastener seat, the first buckle on one side wall of the snap fastener seat is inserted into the fixing buckle groove of the snap fastener, and the ends of the pair of elastic support arms of the snap fastener elastically abut against the other side wall of the snap fastener seat.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in the above-described RJ45 connector, the second housing has an outwardly protruding second snap at the end away from the pivot, and the second snap matches the movable snap groove on the snap body of the snap.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and illustrative, and are intended to provide further explanation of the present invention as described in the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. They are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with this specification, serve to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the RJ45 connector according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second housing and cable holder in the illustrated embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the spring-loaded buckle according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a partial assembly state of the spring-loaded buckle of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing a partial assembly state of the snap fastener of this utility model when the cover is closed.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 10 First Shell

[0029] 11 Insulated displacement connector

[0030] 12 spring clips

[0031] 121 Sidewall

[0032] 122 First buckle

[0033] 20 Second shell

[0034] 21 Insulation in place limit switch

[0035] 22 Second buckle

[0036] 30 swivels

[0037] 40 Cable tray

[0038] 41 Connecting through hole

[0039] 42 Observation Hole

[0040] 50 spring clip

[0041] 51 snap buckle body

[0042] 511 Activity Clip

[0043] 512 Fixing slot

[0044] 52 Flexible support arm Detailed Implementation

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail, examples of which are shown in the drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used in all the drawings to denote the same or similar parts. Furthermore, although the terminology used in this invention is selected from commonly known and used terminology, some terms mentioned in this specification may have been chosen by the applicant at his or her judgment, and their detailed meanings are explained in the relevant sections of the description herein. Moreover, the present invention should be understood not only by the actual terms used, but also by the meaning implied by each term.

[0046] The basic principles and preferred embodiments of this utility model will be discussed in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 As shown, the RJ45 connector of this utility model mainly includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 20. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are connected via a pivot 30 to form a flip-openable form.

[0047] The RJ45 connector further includes a cable holder 40. The cable holder 40 is mounted to the second housing 20 to cover the inner side of the second housing 20, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cable holder 40 includes multiple connecting through holes 41 and multiple observation holes 42, with the observation holes 42 arranged side-by-side at the end of the cable holder 40 away from the rotating shaft 30. Through these observation holes 42, the position of the core wire end can be observed to ensure its accuracy, thereby guaranteeing the reliability of the crimping between the insulation displacement connector and the internal cable.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second housing 20 may further include an insulation positioning limit 21. The insulation positioning limit 21 is a protrusion located on the inner side of the second housing 20, at one end of the second housing 20 near the rotating shaft 30. The insulation positioning limit 21 can identify and limit the position of the cable to ensure shielded contact. Preferably, see reference... Figure 1 As shown, an arc-shaped notch is formed at the middle position of the insulation positioning limit 21 to match the contour of the shielding layer of the cylindrical cable. In this way, during cable assembly, the outermost insulation layer of the cable can be confined within the insulation positioning limit 21, the innermost multiple core wires of the cable are guided into the cable holder 40, and the shielding layer located between the insulation layer and the core wires of the cable can rest on the aforementioned arc-shaped notch.

[0049] In summary, through the cooperation of the insulation positioning limit 21, the observation hole 42, and the enclosed wire fixing frame 40, this utility model can simultaneously ensure the reliability and effectiveness of crimping and shielding.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown more clearly, the RJ45 connector of this invention has a plurality of through holes 41 arranged alternately on the cable holder 40, and a branching guide structure is provided below the plurality of through holes 41. For example, in Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, guide slots for four cables are shown, and each guide slot has a connecting through hole 41 above it.

[0051] Correspondingly, the aforementioned plurality of connecting through holes 41 are respectively matched with a plurality of insulating displacement connectors 11 disposed inside the first housing 10, so as to allow the plurality of insulating displacement connectors 11 to be inserted into the corresponding connecting through holes 41 when the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are combined.

[0052] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the snap fastener according to the present invention. The snap fastener 50 mainly includes a snap fastener body 51 and a pair of elastic support arms 52. The snap fastener body 51 is provided with a movable snap groove 511 and a fixed snap groove 512. The pair of elastic support arms 52 extend outward from both sides of the snap fastener body 51, forming U-shaped elastic members. Furthermore, in... Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the movable latching slot 511 and the fixed latching slot 512 are arranged longitudinally, and a pair of elastic support arms 52 extend laterally from both sides of the fixed latching slot 512. The elastic support arms 52 have two main functions: first, to keep the fixed latching slot 512 and the first latch 122 of the first housing 10 of the RJ45 connector in a latched state; and second, to provide clamping force for the movable latching slot 511, ensuring the latching effect between the movable latching slot 511 and the second latch 22 of the second housing 20.

[0053] exist Figure 4 In one embodiment shown, a spring-loaded seat 12 protruding from the surface is provided on the inner wall of the first housing 10 of the RJ45 connector. The spring-loaded seat 12 has two opposing sidewalls 121 and a receiving space between the two sidewalls 121, and a protruding first latch 122 is provided on the inner surface of one of the sidewalls. When in... Figure 4 When the snap fastener 50 is assembled into the snap fastener base 12, as shown, the first latch 122 on one side wall of the snap fastener base 12 is inserted into the fixing slot 512 of the snap fastener 50, while the ends of the pair of elastic support arms 52 of the snap fastener 50 elastically abut against the other side wall of the snap fastener base 12. In this way, the clamping force provided by the elastic support arms 52 keeps the fixing slot 512 and the first latch 122 in a locked state.

[0054] In addition, such as Figure 5 As shown, the second housing 20 has an outwardly protruding second latch 22 at its end away from the pivot 30. This second latch 22 matches the movable latch groove 511 on the snap-fit ​​body 51 of the snap-fit ​​50. When the movable latch groove 511 engages with the second latch 22, the clamping force provided by the elastic support arm 52 ensures the stability of the engagement between the movable latch groove 511 and the second latch 22. Furthermore, during unlocking, compared to the conventional method of directly overcoming the elasticity of the movable latch groove material itself, the external force required to overcome by the elastic support arm 52 during unlocking is relatively smaller, thus providing a better feel.

[0055] In summary, the RJ45 connector of this application improves wiring efficiency, enabling rapid cable insertion to the designated location. Furthermore, through numerous structural innovations and improvements, it significantly enhances the stability, reliability, and consistency of wiring. Moreover, the RJ45 connector of this invention further replaces the traditional snap-fit ​​structure with a novel spring-loaded latch, eliminating the need for riveting and improving the stability of the latch engagement between the top cover and the spring-loaded latch, as well as the feel of unlocking the top cover and the spring-loaded latch.

[0056] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations falling within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An RJ45 connector, comprising a first housing (10) and a second housing (20), the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) being connected via a pivot (30) to form a reversible opening and closing configuration, characterized in that, The RJ45 connector further includes: A cable holder (40) is mounted on the second housing (20) to cover the inner side of the second housing (20). The cable holder (40) includes a plurality of connecting through holes (41) and a plurality of observation holes (42), wherein the plurality of observation holes (42) are arranged side by side at one end of the cable holder (40) away from the pivot (30).

2. The RJ45 connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second housing (20) further includes: Insulation positioning limit (21), the insulation positioning limit (21) is a protrusion located on the inner side of the second housing (20), the protrusion being located at one end of the second housing (20) near the rotating shaft (30).

3. The RJ45 connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, An arc-shaped notch is formed at the middle position of the insulation positioning limit (21).

4. The RJ45 connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of connecting holes (41) are arranged alternately on the wire frame (40), and the plurality of connecting holes (40) are respectively matched with the plurality of insulating displacement connectors (11) disposed inside the first housing (10) so as to allow the plurality of insulating displacement connectors (11) to be inserted into the corresponding connecting holes (41) when the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) are combined.

5. The RJ45 connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The device further includes a spring clip (50), which further includes: The snap fastener body (51) is provided with a movable buckle groove (511) and a fixed buckle groove (512); A pair of elastic support arms (52) extend outward from both sides of the snap fastener body (51) to form U-shaped elastic components. The movable buckle groove (511) and the fixed buckle groove (512) are arranged longitudinally, and the pair of elastic support arms (52) extend laterally from both sides of the fixed buckle groove (512).

6. The RJ45 connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first housing (10) is provided with a spring-loaded seat (12) protruding from the surface. The spring-loaded seat (12) has two opposing side walls (121) and a receiving space located between the side walls. One of the side walls has a protruding first latch (122) on its inner surface. When the snap fastener (50) is assembled into the snap fastener seat (12), the first buckle (122) on one side wall of the snap fastener seat (12) is inserted into the fixing groove (512) of the snap fastener (50), and the ends of a pair of elastic support arms (52) of the snap fastener (50) elastically abut against the other side wall of the snap fastener seat (12).

7. The RJ45 connector as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second housing (20) has an outwardly protruding second buckle (22) at the end away from the pivot (30), which matches the movable buckle groove (511) on the snap body (51) of the snap (50).

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