Connector carrier and shunting field system in which the connector carrier can be used

Abstract

Connector carrier (100) for assembling connectors, comprising at least a first screen (130) arranged on the connector carrier (100); further comprising an aperture (110) having several openings (111) between each of which a partition (113) is provided and which are arranged one behind the other to form an array; further comprising a frame (120) located on the rear of the aperture (110) and comprising at least two first groove walls (121), each of the first groove walls (121) extending in a first direction and associated with one of the partition walls (113), and wherein a slot (123) is formed between each pair of adjacent first groove walls (121) which is connected to the opening (111), and wherein the first groove walls (121) each have a mounting section (140);wherein the at least one first screen (130) is each provided with a first connecting section (150), wherein each first connecting section (150) is detachably connected to a mounting section (140), and wherein the first screens (130) are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls (121) via the connection between the first connecting section (150) and the mounting section (140); wherein the mounting section (140) has a locking groove (240) and the first connecting section (150) has a locking hook (230), wherein the locking hook (230) engages in the locking groove (240).

Description

Field of invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector carrier for assembling connectors, in particular to a connector carrier with a removable separating plate. Technical background

[0002] In communications applications, it is often desirable to group or combine various connectors. While the use of patch panels in confined spaces, such as a room housing telecommunications or communications equipment, can improve space utilization and facilitate the grouping of connectors, it inevitably leads to crosstalk and thus mutual interference between the connectors. Therefore, the connectors should be adequately decoupled from each other to prevent crosstalk interference.

[0003] However, if the device in question cannot be grounded, e.g. in a building where grounding is not possible, or is not configured well enough, the separating plates attached to the connector carrier would sometimes cause stronger crosstalk, which again complicates the problem of mutual interference between connectors. Disclosure of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a connector carrier with a removable separating plate and a shunting field system in which the connector carrier can be used to enable more flexible use of the connector carrier or the shunting field system for assembling connectors and also to enable the user to counter crosstalk occurring in various cases.

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention provides a connector carrier for assembling connectors, comprising at least one screen which is arranged on the connector carrier.

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention provides a connector carrier for assembling multiple connectors, comprising a cover plate, a frame, and at least one first partition plate. The cover plate has several openings, between each of which a partition is provided, and which are arranged one behind the other to form an array. The frame is located on the rear side of the cover plate and comprises at least one first groove wall, each of the first groove walls extending in a first direction and associated with one of the partition plates. A slot is formed between each pair of adjacent first groove walls, which is connected to the opening. The first groove walls each have a mounting section, and the first partition plates each have a first connecting section, with each first connecting section being detachably connected to a mounting section.The first separating plates are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls via the connection between the first connecting section and the assembly section.

[0007] In one embodiment of the invention, the connector carrier further comprises at least a second separating plate, each with a second connecting section detachably connected to the assembly section, wherein the second separating plates are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls, which are not connected to the first separating plates, via the connection between the second connecting section and the assembly section.

[0008] One embodiment of the present invention provides a shunting field system comprising a connector carrier as described above and several connectors, wherein the connectors are inserted into the plug slots.

[0009] As mentioned above, the connector carrier according to the invention uses a removable partition plate to shield against crosstalk between connectors. The fact that the removable partition plate can be attached to or removed from the carrier allows for more flexible use of the connector carrier or the patch panel system for assembling connectors and also enables the user to address crosstalk in various situations. List of characters

[0010] They show Fig. 1A a front view of a connector carrier according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 1B a rear view of a connector carrier according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 in schematic representation a connecting section and an assembly section according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B a top view of a connector beam according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 4 in schematic representation the assembly process of a second separating plate according to an embodiment of the invention and Fig. 5A and Fig. Figure 5B shows a schematic representation of the assembly of more than two different connectors according to an embodiment of the invention. Designs

[0011] The following section explains the basic ideas of this disclosure by means of a detailed description with reference to the drawings. It will be clear to the average person skilled in the art that variations and modifications can be derived from the embodiments and teachings of this disclosure, which do not deviate from the basic ideas and the framework of this disclosure.

[0012] The terms “first”, “second”, etc. used in the present description do not constitute a limitation of the invention and do not imply the existence of a sequence, but merely serve to distinguish between elements or processes which are each designated by the same term.

[0013] The terms “contain”, “comprise”, “exhibit”, “include” used in the present description should be understood as open, i.e. they mean “including, but not exclusive”.

[0014] The terms used in this description should be understood in their ordinary meaning as they are used in this field, in this disclosure, or in special cases. Some terms used to describe this disclosure are discussed below or elsewhere in this description to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art.

[0015] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a connector carrier for assembling connectors. The connector carrier comprises at least one shield arranged on the connector carrier. It should be noted that the shield can be, for example, a separating plate for noise reduction or for separating two adjacent connectors, but is not limited to this. The shield can be arranged on the connector carrier, for example, via a detachable connection in the form of a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0016] Fig. Figure 1A shows a front view of a connector carrier according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in Fig. As shown in 1A, the connector carrier used to assemble several connectors comprises 100 an aperture 110 , a frame 120 and at least one initial partition plate 130 The aperture 110 has several openings 111on, between each of which there is a partition wall 113(d1) is intended and arranged sequentially in an array. It refers to the Fig. Reference is made to Figure 1B, which shows a rear view of a connector beam according to an embodiment of the invention. The frame 120 It is located on the back of the aperture. 110 and includes at least one first groove wall 121 , wherein each first groove wall 121 extends in a first direction d1 and one of the partition walls 113(d1) is assigned. Between each pair of adjacent first groove walls. 121 is a slot 123 trained, who deal with the opening 111 is connected, so that a connector can pass through the opening 111 into the slot 123 can be introduced.

[0017] Furthermore, how from Fig. As can be seen in 1B, the first groove walls 121 each assembly section 140 up. The first partition plate130 has a first connecting section 150 each with an assembly section 140 It is detachably connected. The first separating plate is... 130 about the connection between the first connecting section 150 and the assembly section 140 detachable from one of the first groove walls 121 It should be noted that a detachable connection can be, for example, a mechanical snap-fit ​​connection, a connection based on magnetic attraction, or an adhesive connection, whereupon the connection between the first connecting section 150 and the assembly section 140 however, it is not limited.

[0018] In particular, the aperture can 110 The openings consist of metals such as aluminum, iron, or copper, or plastic, or any other type of material. 111are matched in size and design to the connectors being assembled. Thus, the opening 111 approximately 12×13 mm 2 large, for example, if the connector is an RJ45 network connector. However, the opening can 111 They can be made in any size. Furthermore, the openings 111 The shape is also matched to the connectors being assembled. For example, if the front end of the connector has a circular outer edge, the opening 111 It is also circular in shape. If the outer edge of the front end of the connector is irregular or specially shaped, the opening is 111 also shaped accordingly. The openings 111 are not connected to each other. This is due to the aperture. 110 Partition walls 113 are present to separate two adjacent openings each. 111 to separate them. The openings 111 are at the aperture110 Arranged one after the other into an array.

[0019] In one embodiment, the openings form 111 at the aperture 110 of the connector carrier 100 a two-dimensional array. The frame 120 further includes a second groove wall 160, which is arranged along a second direction d2 and is similar to that of the partition walls 113(d2) , which belong to the second direction d2, are assigned. In particular, the openings are 111 along the first direction d1 and the second direction d2 one after the other at the aperture. 110 arranged in a two-dimensional array. Between each pair of openings adjacent in the second direction. 111 is a partition wall belonging to the first direction d1 113(d1) present. Between any two adjacent openings in the first direction. 111 is a partition wall belonging to the second direction d2 113(d2) present. The first groove wall 121 on the frame120 The first groove wall 160 is arranged along the first direction d1 and is assigned to the partition wall 113 belonging to the first direction d1. The second groove wall 160 is arranged along the second direction d2 and is assigned to the partition wall belonging to the second direction d2. 113(d2) assigned. Each through a first groove wall 121 and a second groove wall 160, which are arranged adjacent to each other, becomes a slot groove 123 formed, into which a connector can be inserted.

[0020] In particular, the framework can 120 The frame can be made of metal such as aluminum, iron, or copper, or of plastic, or any other type of material. It may include an outer frame that does not extend beyond the contour of the bezel. 110 extends beyond. Two adjacent first groove walls 121 can, alone or together with the outer frame, form a slot 123 form the slot 123 on the frame 120It serves to support and stabilize a connector. The slot 123 and the opening 111 are connected to each other to create a receiving space, so that a connector can pass through the slot. 123 into the opening 111 inserted and in the slot 123 can be left as is.

[0021] Since the first partition plate 130 and the frame 120 which are detachably connected to each other, can be used to manufacture the frame. 120 and the first separating plate 130 The corresponding molds are manufactured separately. This reduces the dimensions and costs of the molds. Furthermore, the respective mold manufacturing process can be simplified, thus increasing yield. Since the first separating plate... 130 and the frame 120 can be manufactured separately from each other, the first separating plate 130 and the frame 120They can be made from different materials. This allows for a suitable, individual selection of materials for the first separating plate. 130 and the frame 120 . This is how the framework is set up 120 e.g. a material with higher stiffness was chosen to ensure the stability of the device, while for the first separating plate 130 A material that provides shielding against crosstalk is used to prevent crosstalk between the connectors. Highly conductive conductor materials or flexible materials that facilitate assembly may be considered. However, this does not cover all considerations when selecting the material for the first separator plate. 130 and the frame 120 dar.

[0022] In Fig. Figure 2 is an embodiment of the detachable connection between the first separating plate 130 and the first groove wall 121schematically represented. How Fig. 2 is removable, the first separating plate 130 a recessed page 210 and the first groove wall 121 a protruding side 220 on, whereby the recessed side 210 and the protruding side 220 interlock. In particular, the extent and width of the recess on the recessed side match. 210 with the extent and width of the projection of the protruding side 220 to achieve a locking effect when connected. In other embodiments, the positions of the recessed side can be adjusted. 210 and the projecting side 220 It can also be changed or adjusted. For example, it is conceivable that the first partition plate 130 via a protruding side 220 and the first groove wall 121 via a recessed page 210This allows the first separating plate and the first groove wall to be connected. Furthermore, the thickness of the side over which the first separating plate is connected can vary. 130 with the first groove wall 121 is connected, from the thickness of the remaining first separating plate 130 to differentiate. Alternatively, the first separating plate can be used. 130 An additional anti-slip texture may be provided to facilitate disassembly. However, this does not represent all the possibilities for facilitating disassembly. On the other hand, the first connecting section features 150 of the first separating plate 130 a spring-tongue-like locking hook 230 and the assembly section 140 the first groove wall 121 a locking groove 240 on, whereby the locking hook 230 into the locking groove 240 clicks into place. It should be noted that the Fig. 2 not as a restriction of the type of connection between the first separating plate 130and the first groove wall 121 This is not part of the invention, but merely serves as an exemplary illustration of the connection type. The position and design of the locking hook 230 and the locking groove 240 are not limited to the above description. For example, it is conceivable that the locking hook 230 on the first groove wall 121 and the locking groove 240 on the first partition plate 130 to arrange. Furthermore, the locking hook can 230 and the locking groove 240 may be designed as locking pins, plug pins, locking buckles or similar connection mechanisms, but are not limited to these.

[0023] Fig. 3A and Fig. Figure 3B shows a top view of a connector carrier according to an embodiment of the invention to show the number of the first separating plate. 130 and the first groove wall 121 and to illustrate the relationship between them. As can be seen from Fig. 3A results in the first separating plate 130in the same number as the first groove wall 121 provided and used during assembly with exactly one first grooved wall 121 connected. More precisely, each first groove wall is 121 on the frame 120 with a first separating plate 130 Detachably connected. Through the first separating plate 130 The connectors are placed on both sides of the assigned first groove wall. 121 They must be separated from each other. However, the connectors must be on both sides of a first groove wall. 121 not necessarily be separated from each other. In the representation of Fig. 3B will be the first partition plate 130 in fewer numbers than the first groove wall 121 provided so that part of the first partition walls 130 not each with a first separating plate 121 are connected. More precisely, the assembly section enables 140 the first groove wall 121 and the first connecting section 150of the first separating plate 130 a detachable attachment of the first separating plate 130 on the first groove wall 121 In some cases, for example if the system is not properly grounded or the material of the first partition plate cannot effectively counteract such crosstalk, the first partition plate would 130 to increased crosstalk between the connectors on both sides of the first groove wall 121 This, however, does not represent all causes of severe crosstalk. By removing the first separating plate 130 Such speech impediments can be reduced.

[0024] Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of the assembly process of a second separating plate according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 4 shows that the connector carrier also has at least one second separating plate. 420 includes one with the assembly section 140detachably connected second connecting section 420 has the second separating plate 410 about the connection between the second connecting section 420 and the assembly section 140 detachable from one of the first groove walls 121 , which are not each equipped with a first separating plate 121 are connected, is attached. In particular, the first separating plate can 130 and the second partition 410The baffles can differ in shape, thickness, material, or properties, allowing the user to select from different baffles according to the specific application. For example, in confined installation spaces, the user can choose between baffles of different shapes, and in cases of varying crosstalk frequencies, between baffles with different properties or thicknesses. However, this is not the only possible selection of baffles. Furthermore, the invention does not limit the baffle selection to just two types. Rather, more than three different baffle types can be used.The aforementioned properties of a partition sheet can include electrical properties such as electrical conductivity, electromagnetic transmittance, electromagnetic absorption, and electromagnetic reflectivity, or material properties such as thermal conductivity, elasticity, or stiffness. However, this does not represent all the differences in properties between the first partition sheet and the second. 130 and the second partition 410 Furthermore, the first separating plate is limited 130 and the second partition 410 not on the arrangement along the first direction d1 on the first groove wall 121 In one example, the first separating plate 130 and the second partition 410 detachably connected to the second groove wall 160, so that a first separating plate arranged along the second direction d2 is attached to the second 160 130or grooved wall, second separating plate 410 is present to connect the connectors on both sides of the partition wall belonging to the second direction d2. 113(d2) to separate them.

[0025] Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of the assembly of more than two different connectors in one embodiment. As in Fig. As shown in section 5, the openings are 111 at the aperture 110 partly in a first version 510 and partly in a second version 520 provided, with the first version being 510 of the second version 520 The aforementioned design specifically distinguishes the size and shape of an opening. 111 designated. In the present embodiment, the connector carrier 100It is not simply a matter of assembling connectors of the same size or design. If there are more than two connectors of different designs, e.g., one of the first design 510 corresponding connector and one of the second version 520 corresponding connector, on the connector carrier 100 To be assembled, they must be attached to the aperture. 110 corresponding openings 111 in the first version 510 and in the second version 520 to be generated. Since the first groove wall 121 on the frame 120 the partition wall 113 between the openings 111 The assigned area also includes the area defined by two adjacent first groove walls. 121 formed slot 123 to the first version 510 and the second version 520 adapted so that a first slot 530 and a second slot 540 are created, so that the first version 510corresponding connectors through the first slot 530 into the first version 510 corresponding opening 111 and the second version 520 corresponding connectors through the second slot 540 into the second version 520 corresponding opening 111 can be inserted. It should be noted that in Fig. 5 For the sake of simplicity, only two different connectors are shown, which should not be seen as a limitation on the number and design of connectors to be assembled.

[0026] The present invention has so far been described using exemplary embodiments, which, however, do not constitute a limitation of the invention. Those skilled in the art will be aware that various changes and modifications are possible within the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the invention is defined by the accompanying patent claims. Reference symbol list 100 connector carriers 110 aperture 111 Opening 113(d1), 113(d2) Partition 120 frames 121, 160 Grooved wall 123 Slotted 130, 410 Dividing plate 140 Assembly section 150, 420 connecting section 210 Inset page 220 Projecting page 230 locking hooks 240 Rastnut 510, 520 version

Claims

[1] Connector carrier for assembling several connectors, comprising: - a diaphragm having a plurality of openings, between each of which a partition is provided and which are arranged one behind the other to form an array; - a frame located on the rear side of the panel and comprising at least one first groove wall, each of the first groove walls extending in a first direction and being associated with one of the partition walls, and a plug-in groove being formed between each two adjacent first groove walls, said groove communicating with the opening, and the first groove walls each having a mounting portion; and - at least one first separating plate each having a first connecting section, wherein each first connecting section is detachably connected to a mounting section, and wherein the first separating plates are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls via the connection between the first connecting section and the mounting section. [2] Connector carrier according to claim 1, wherein the first separating plates are provided in the same number as the first groove walls and are each connected to one of the first groove walls during assembly. [3] The connector carrier according to claim 1, wherein the first separating plates are provided in a smaller number than the first groove walls, so that a part of the first groove walls are not connected to the first separating plates. [4] The connector carrier of claim 1, wherein the array is a two-dimensional array and the frame further comprises a second groove wall arranged along a second direction and associated with that of the partition walls belonging to the second direction. [5] The connector carrier of claim 1, wherein the plurality of openings are provided partly in a first embodiment and partly in a second embodiment, the first embodiment being different from the second embodiment. [6] Connector carrier according to claim 1, further comprising at least one second separating plate each having a second connecting portion detachably connected to the mounting portion, wherein the second separating plates are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls not connected to the first separating plates via the connection between the second connecting portion and the mounting portion. [7] Connector carrier according to claim 6, wherein the first separating plates are made of a different material than the second separating plates. [8] Connector carrier according to claim 6, wherein the first separating plates differ from the second separating plates with respect to at least one of the properties of electrical conductivity, permeability to electromagnetic waves, absorbency to electromagnetic waves and reflectivity to electromagnetic waves. [9] The connector carrier of claim 1, wherein the first separating plate is made of a different material than the frame. [10] The connector carrier of claim 1, wherein the first separating plates each have a recessed side and the first groove walls each have a projecting side, the recessed side and the projecting side engaging with each other. [11] Connector carrier according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion has a locking groove and the first connecting portion has a locking hook, wherein the locking hook engages in the locking groove. [12] Connector carrier for assembling connectors, comprising at least one shield arranged on the connector carrier. [13] Connector carrier according to claim 12, further comprising a panel having a plurality of openings, between each of which a partition wall is provided and which are arranged one behind the other to form an array. [14] The connector carrier of claim 13, further comprising a frame located on the rear side of the panel and including at least one first groove wall, each of the first groove walls extending in a first direction and being associated with one of the partition walls, and a plug-in groove being formed between each two adjacent first groove walls and communicating with the opening, and the first groove walls each having a mounting portion. [15] The connector carrier of claim 14, wherein the array is a two-dimensional array and the frame further comprises a second groove wall arranged along a second direction and associated with that of the partition walls belonging to the second direction. [16] Connector carrier according to claim 14, further comprising at least one first shield each having a first connecting portion, wherein each first connecting portion is detachably connected to a mounting portion, and wherein the first shields are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls via the connection between the first connecting portion and the mounting portion. [17] Connector carrier according to claim 16, wherein the first shields are provided in the same number as the first groove walls and are each connected to one of the first groove walls during assembly. [18] The connector carrier of claim 16, wherein the first shields are provided in a smaller number than the first groove walls, so that a portion of the first groove walls are not connected to the first shields. [19] The connector carrier of claim 13, wherein the plurality of openings are provided partly in a first embodiment and partly in a second embodiment, the first embodiment being different from the second embodiment. [20] The connector carrier according to claim 16, further comprising at least one second shield, each having a second connecting portion detachably connected to the mounting portion, wherein the second shields are each detachably attached to one of the first groove walls not connected to the first shields via the connection between the second connecting portion and the mounting portion. [21] The connector carrier of claim 20, wherein the first shields are made of a different material than the second shields. [22] The connector carrier of claim 20, wherein the first shields differ from the second shields with respect to at least one of electrical conductivity, electromagnetic wave permeability, electromagnetic wave absorbency, and electromagnetic wave reflectivity. [23] The connector carrier of claim 16, wherein the first shields are made of a different material than the frame. [24] The connector carrier of claim 16, wherein the first shields each have a recessed side and the first groove walls each have a projecting side, the recessed side and the projecting side interlocking. [25] Connector carrier according to claim 16, wherein the mounting portion has a locking groove and the first connecting portion has a locking hook, wherein the locking hook engages in the locking groove. [26] Marshalling field system with - a connector carrier according to one of claims 1 to 25 and - several connectors that are inserted into the plug-in grooves.