A wire-end connector and connector module

Abstract

This application provides a wire-end connector and a connector module. The wire-end connector includes: a connector body; a locking assembly including a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic member. The first locking member and the second locking member are disposed opposite to each other and are slidably connected to the connector body. The elastic member is disposed between the first locking member and the second locking member and abuts against the first locking member and the second locking member respectively, so that the first locking member and the second locking member move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member or move closer to each other under the action of external force. With this arrangement, when the wire-end connector or board-end connector is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, disassembly is easier and more convenient than the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cable connector technology, specifically to a wire end connector and connector module. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous increase in bandwidth and network speed requirements, traditional PCB interconnects are increasingly unable to meet performance and cost demands. Traditional printed circuit board (PCB) interconnects are gradually evolving into high-speed cable connections. Cable connectors are mainly used for signal transmission between various digital program-controlled exchanges, optoelectronic transmission equipment, and patch panels in transmission equipment, for transmitting data, audio, video, and other communication devices, and are now rapidly expanding into various fields.

[0003] In the prior art, cable connectors are usually composed of wire-end connectors and board-end connectors. In practical applications, the wire-end connector is plugged into the board-end connector to make the two fixedly connected. However, this method is not convenient because it is not easy to disassemble when the wire-end connector or the board-end connector is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application mainly provides a wire-end connector and connector module, which can improve the ease of disassembly and reassembly of the wire-end connector.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a wire end connector, the wire end connector comprising: a connector body; a locking assembly comprising a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic member, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member are disposed opposite to each other and are slidably connected to the connector body respectively, and the elastic member is disposed between the first locking member and the second locking member and abuts against the first locking member and the second locking member respectively, so that the first locking member and the second locking member move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member or move closer to each other under the action of an external force.

[0006] In one specific embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a force-receiving member, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member are slidably disposed on the force-receiving member, and the force-receiving member is used to receive the external force so that the first locking member and the second locking member move closer to each other.

[0007] In one specific embodiment, the force-bearing member has a first guide groove, and the first locking member and the second locking member are respectively disposed in the first guide groove, so that the first locking member and the second locking member are either far apart from each other or close to each other in the extension direction of the first guide groove.

[0008] In one specific embodiment, at least one of the force-receiving member and the first locking member is provided with a first inclined guide surface, so that the first locking member slides along the first inclined guide surface in the extension direction of the first guide groove, and at least one of the force-receiving member and the second locking member is provided with a second inclined guide surface, so that the second locking member slides along the second inclined guide surface in the extension direction of the first guide groove.

[0009] In one specific embodiment, the force-bearing member further includes a stop surface disposed away from the force-bearing direction of the force-bearing member, so that the first locking member and the second locking member slide in the extension direction of the first guide groove under the stopping action of the stop surface.

[0010] In one specific embodiment, the connector body has a second guide groove, the force-bearing member is slidably disposed in the second guide groove, and the extension direction of the second guide groove is intersected with the extension direction of the first guide groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a pull strap connected to the force-bearing member to receive the external force.

[0012] In one specific embodiment, the connector body is provided with a plurality of first limiting portions, and the first locking member and the second locking member are respectively provided with second limiting portions. The second limiting portion of the first locking member is configured to cooperate with at least one first limiting portion, and the second limiting portion of the second locking member is configured to cooperate with at least another first limiting portion.

[0013] In one specific embodiment, one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a limiting post, and the other of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a limiting groove.

[0014] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a connector module, the connector module including the line end connector of the board end connector, the connector body being inserted into the board end connector, and the first locking member and the second locking member being locked with the board end connector respectively under the elastic force of the elastic member.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, the wire connector provided in this application includes: a connector body; and a locking assembly, including a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic member. The first locking member and the second locking member are disposed opposite to each other and are slidably connected to the connector body. The elastic member is disposed between the first locking member and the second locking member and abuts against both the first locking member and the second locking member, so that the first locking member and the second locking member move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member or move closer to each other under the action of an external force. That is, when the first locking member and the second locking member... When the components move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic element, the first and second locking components lock with the board connector under the elastic force of the elastic element, realizing the interlocking of the wire connector and the board connector, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection between the two. When the first and second locking components move closer to each other under the action of external force, the first and second locking components disengage from the board connector, so that the wire connector can be removed from the board connector. With this setting, when the wire connector or the board connector is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, the disassembly is easier and more convenient than the existing technology. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connector module implementation method provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the connector module;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the centerline connector;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the central locking assembly;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the load-bearing component;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first and second locking components. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] The terms "first," "second," and "third" in this application are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific orientation (as shown in the figures). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. A process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0025] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0026] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the connector module 10 provided in this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the connector module 10. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of the center line connector 10a. In this embodiment, the connector module 10 includes a center line connector 10a and a board-end connector 10b.

[0027] The wire-end connector 10a includes a connector body 11 and a locking assembly 12, with the connector body 11 being inserted into the board-end connector 10b.

[0028] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the locking assembly 12 shows that it includes a first locking member 121, a second locking member 122, and an elastic member 123. The first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are positioned opposite each other and slidably connected to the connector body 11. The elastic member 123 is positioned between the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 and abuts against them respectively, allowing the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 to move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member 123 or to move closer together under external force. Specifically, when the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member 123, the first locking member 121... Fastener 121 and second locking fastener 122 are locked to board connector 10b under the elastic force of elastic member 123, realizing the interlocking of wire connector 10a and board connector 10b, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection between the two. When the first locking fastener 121 and second locking fastener 122 approach each other under the action of external force, the first locking fastener 121 and second locking fastener 122 are disengaged from board connector 10b, so that wire connector 10a can be removed from board connector 10b. With this setting, when wire connector 10a or board connector 10b is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, disassembly is easier and more convenient than the prior art.

[0029] In practical applications, during the insertion of the connector body 11 into the board-end connector 10b, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 can be manually brought closer together under the action of external force, overcoming the elastic force of the elastic member 123. Alternatively, during the insertion of the connector body 11 into the board-end connector 10b, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 abut against the board-end connector 10b, causing them to move closer together under the action of the abutment force, overcoming the elastic force of the elastic member 123. In both cases, the distance between the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 gradually decreases. At this point, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are in a "closed state," thus allowing the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 to be inserted into the board-end connector. When device 10b is inserted, the external force disappears, and the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 can move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member 123. The distance between the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 gradually increases, and the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are in an "open state". At this time, they can be locked with the board end connector 10b. When it is necessary to remove the wire end connector 10a from the board end connector 10b, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 can also be manually moved closer to each other under the external force of the elastic member 123, thus being in a "closed state". At this time, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are disengaged from the board end connector 10b, and the wire end connector 10a can be removed from the board end connector 10b.

[0030] Furthermore, the locking assembly 12 in this embodiment also includes a force-receiving member 124. The first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are slidably disposed on the force-receiving member 124. The force-receiving member 124 is used to receive external forces so that the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 move closer to each other. For example, when the force-receiving member 124 is subjected to such... Figure 4 When an upward external force is applied as shown in Figure A, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 123 and move closer to each other, thus being in the "closed state" mentioned above. When the external force disappears, the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member 123, thus being in the "open state" mentioned above.

[0031] The connector body 11 is provided with a plurality of first limiting portions 11a, and the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are respectively provided with second limiting portions 12a. The second limiting portion 12a of the first locking member 121 is configured to cooperate with at least one first limiting portion 11a, and the second limiting portion 12a of the second locking member 122 is configured to cooperate with at least another first limiting portion 11a.

[0032] Optionally, one of the first limiting part 11a and the second limiting part 12a is a limiting post, and the other of the first limiting part 11a and the second limiting part 12a is a limiting groove, so that the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 can move closer to each other or further away from each other in the extending direction of the limiting groove, ensuring the correctness of the sliding direction of the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the load-bearing component 124. Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 is shown. The force-bearing member 124 has a first guide groove 101. The first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are respectively disposed in the first guide groove 101, so that the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 are either far apart from each other or close to each other in the extension direction of the first guide groove 101, that is, in such a way... Figure 5 The numbers B shown are either moving upwards away from or close to each other.

[0034] Optionally, the connector body 11 has a second guide groove 102, and the force-bearing member 124 is slidably disposed in the second guide groove 102. The extension direction C of the second guide groove 102 is intersected with the extension direction B of the first guide groove 101. In this embodiment, the extension direction C of the second guide groove 102 and the extension direction B of the first guide groove 101 are perpendicular to each other.

[0035] Furthermore, at least one of the force-receiving member 124 and the first locking member 121 is provided with a first inclined guide surface 11b, so that the first locking member 121 slides along the first inclined guide surface 11b in the extending direction B of the first guide groove 101. In this embodiment, the force-receiving member 124 and the first locking member 121 are respectively provided with the first inclined guide surface 11b, and at least one of the force-receiving member 124 and the second locking member 122 is provided with a second inclined guide surface 11c, so that the second locking member 122 slides along the second inclined guide surface 11c in the extending direction B of the first guide groove 101. In this embodiment, the force-receiving member 124 and the second locking member 122 are respectively provided with the second inclined guide surface 11c.

[0036] Optionally, the force-bearing member 124 may also include a stop surface 11d disposed away from the force-bearing direction of the force-bearing member 124, so that the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 slide in the extension direction B of the first guide groove 101 under the stopping action of the stop surface 11d.

[0037] Furthermore, the locking assembly 12 in this embodiment also includes a pull strap 125, which is connected to the force-bearing member 124 to receive external force. That is, in practical applications, the operator can pull the pull strap 125 to move the force-bearing member 124, thereby bringing the first locking member 121 and the second locking member 122 closer to each other.

[0038] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, the wire connector provided in this application includes: a connector body; and a locking assembly, including a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic member. The first locking member and the second locking member are disposed opposite to each other and are slidably connected to the connector body. The elastic member is disposed between the first locking member and the second locking member and abuts against both the first locking member and the second locking member, so that the first locking member and the second locking member move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member or move closer to each other under the action of an external force. That is, when the first locking member and the second locking member... When the components move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic element, the first and second locking components lock with the board connector under the elastic force of the elastic element, realizing the interlocking of the wire connector and the board connector, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection between the two. When the first and second locking components move closer to each other under the action of external force, the first and second locking components disengage from the board connector, so that the wire connector can be removed from the board connector. With this setting, when the wire connector or the board connector is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, the disassembly is easier and more convenient than the existing technology.

[0039] The above description is only a partial embodiment of this application and does not limit the scope of protection of this application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made based on the content of this application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A wire end connector characterized by, The wire connector includes: Connector body; The locking assembly includes a first locking member, a second locking member, and an elastic member. The first locking member and the second locking member are disposed opposite to each other and are slidably connected to the connector body. The elastic member is disposed between the first locking member and the second locking member and abuts against the first locking member and the second locking member, so that the first locking member and the second locking member move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic member or move closer to each other under the action of an external force.

2. The wire end connector of claim 1, wherein, The locking assembly further includes a force-receiving component, on which the first locking component and the second locking component are slidably disposed. The force-receiving component is used to receive the external force so that the first locking component and the second locking component move closer to each other.

3. The wire end connector of claim 2, wherein, The force-bearing component has a first guide groove, and the first locking member and the second locking member are respectively disposed in the first guide groove, so that the first locking member and the second locking member are either far apart from each other or close to each other in the extension direction of the first guide groove.

4. The wire end connector of claim 3, wherein, At least one of the force-bearing member and the first locking member is provided with a first inclined guide surface, so that the first locking member slides along the first inclined guide surface in the extension direction of the first guide groove. At least one of the force-bearing member and the second locking member is provided with a second inclined guide surface, so that the second locking member slides along the second inclined guide surface in the extension direction of the first guide groove.

5. The wire end connector of claim 4, wherein, The force-bearing component also includes a stop surface disposed away from the force-bearing direction of the force-bearing component, so that the first locking member and the second locking member slide in the extension direction of the first guide groove under the stopping action of the stop surface.

6. The wire end connector of claim 3, wherein, The connector body has a second guide groove, and the force-bearing component is slidably disposed in the second guide groove. The extension direction of the second guide groove is intersected with the extension direction of the first guide groove.

7. The wire end connector of claim 2, wherein, The locking assembly also includes a pull strap connected to the force-bearing member to receive the external force.

8. The wire end connector of claim 1, wherein, The connector body is provided with a plurality of first limiting parts, and the first locking member and the second locking member are respectively provided with second limiting parts. The second limiting part of the first locking member is configured to cooperate with at least one first limiting part, and the second limiting part of the second locking member is configured to cooperate with at least another first limiting part.

9. The wire connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, One of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a limiting post, and the other of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a limiting groove.

10. A connector module, characterized in that, The connector module includes a board-end connector and a wire-end connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9. The connector body is inserted into the board-end connector, and the first locking member and the second locking member are respectively locked with the board-end connector under the elastic force of the elastic member.

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