CN112542724A

CN112542724A - Modular socket assembly and connector

Info

Publication number: CN112542724A
Application number: CN202011430335.9A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李太华; 杨勇; 陈瑞瑞; 张程程
Original assignee: Staeubli Hangzhou Mechatronic Co Ltd
Current assignee: Staeubli Hangzhou Mechatronic Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-12-09
Filing date: 2020-12-09
Publication date: 2021-03-23

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of connectors, and particularly relates to a modular socket assembly and a connector, wherein the modular socket assembly comprises a first metal core, a second fixing plate, a first fixing plate, a metal joint, a floating mechanism and a supporting seat; the first metal core is arranged on the second fixing plate, the second fixing plate is arranged on the first fixing plate, the floating mechanism is further arranged on the first fixing plate, a through hole matched with the contact surface of the first metal core is formed in the surface of the second fixing plate and used for fixedly placing the first metal core, the supporting seat is provided with a through hole matched with the contact surface of the metal joint and used for placing the metal joint, the metal joint comprises a jack and a metal contact element, and the metal contact element is in contact connection with the first metal core. A connector comprises the modular socket assembly and a plug assembly which is matched with the socket assembly. The invention has the advantages of saving cost, convenient disassembly, meeting the diversified market demands, and having higher plugging service life and reliability.

Description

Modular socket assembly and connector

Technical Field

The invention belongs to the field of connectors, and particularly relates to a modular socket assembly and a connector comprising the modular socket assembly.

Background

As the market demands higher connector integration, modular connectors are becoming a necessary trend in the development of this product. The modularized connector is convenient to disassemble and assemble and can quickly meet diversified requirements of customers.

The conventional connector metal joint tail part is usually connected with a cable tail clamp 105 (shown in fig. 11) for eliminating cable stress, but the cable tail clamp not only occupies space, but also needs to adjust the position of the cable tail clamp 105 for multiple times, so that the eccentricity caused by too much cable stress transmitted to the metal joint can be avoided, and the disassembly and the assembly are time-consuming.

In addition, the connector plug/socket portion is usually fixed on an automation line, and thus may face the mutual matching of connectors of different brands, and during the matching process, the contact part of the connector may be abraded, so that the insertion and extraction performance of the connector is reduced, and the service life of the connector is further shortened.

In order to meet the requirement of the connector for the plugging and unplugging life of 10 ten thousand times and ensure the reliability of the connector, the connector which has a floating reset function and does not have cable stress needs to be designed.

Disclosure of Invention

Aiming at the defects of the prior art, the invention provides the modular socket assembly and the connector comprising the modular socket assembly, which not only meet the diversified requirements and are convenient to disassemble, but also improve the plugging and unplugging service life of the connector and ensure the reliability of the connector.

In order to achieve the purpose, the technical scheme provided by the invention is as follows:

a modular jack assembly includes a first metal core, a second fixed plate, a first fixed plate, a metal joint, a floating mechanism and a support seat; the first metal core is arranged on the second fixing plate, the second fixing plate is arranged on the first fixing plate, the floating mechanism is further arranged on the first fixing plate, a through hole matched with the contact surface of the first metal core is formed in the surface of the second fixing plate and used for fixedly placing the first metal core, the supporting seat is provided with a through hole matched with the contact surface of the metal joint and used for placing the metal joint, the metal joint comprises a jack and a metal contact element, and the metal contact element is in contact connection with the first metal core.

Furthermore, the floating mechanism comprises a guide cone, a spring, a boss and a conical groove, wherein one end of the guide cone is provided with a conical head matched with the conical groove, and the other end of the guide cone is provided with a threaded rod; the spring penetrates through the guide cone, one end of the spring is propped against the conical head, and the other end of the spring is arranged in the boss.

Further, still include the floating ring, the floating ring is located on first fixed plate.

Furthermore, an annular watchband is installed in the jack.

Further, the surface of the metal contact piece is provided with a groove for mounting a plane watchband.

The self-resetting floating mechanism is characterized by further comprising a guide seat, wherein a conical surface groove and a guide groove are formed in the guide seat, the guide groove is used for guiding, and the conical surface groove is used as a floating mechanism component and is used for self-resetting.

Further, the guide seat can be set to be a circular or rectangular guide post.

Further, still include the second metal core, second metal core and first metal core position are the axial symmetry setting.

Further, the metal core fixing device comprises a cover plate, wherein the cover plate is identical to the surface of the second fixing plate and is used for fixing and limiting the positions of the first metal core and the second metal core.

Further, the material of the guide seat or the support seat is one or the combination of two of plastic and metal.

Further, the number of the conical grooves or floating rings is 2 or 4.

Further, the device is characterized by also comprising a signal probe for realizing signal function receiving and outputting.

Further, the sealing device also comprises a sealing element for sealing and protecting the first metal core and the metal contact piece in contact connection with the first metal core.

A connector comprising any of the above described modular jack assemblies, including a plug assembly compatible with any of the above described jack assemblies.

Further, the plug assembly comprises a contact pin which is matched with the jack in a fitting mode.

Compared with the prior art, the invention has the beneficial effects that:

(1) the scheme adopts a modularized mode, is convenient to disassemble, can be quickly assembled according to the requirements of customers, and can meet diversified requirements of the market;

(2) the floating self-resetting is realized by arranging the floating mechanism, the design such as cable tail clamp removal and cable stress elimination improves the adaptivity of the connector during plugging and unplugging, and reduces the abrasion of the contact resistance, so that the contact resistance can be kept in a smaller range, the plugging and unplugging service life of the connector is prolonged, and the reliability of the connector is ensured.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a modular jack assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the construction of the receptacle assembly of FIG. 1 with a longitudinal section of the float mechanism;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the front end module corresponding to FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a rear end module corresponding to FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of the metal joint 1 in FIG. 1;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural view of the guide holder 3 in fig. 1;

fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of the first fixing plate 5 in fig. 1;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural view of the floating ring 13 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a connector incorporating the structure of FIG. 1;

fig. 11 is a view showing the structure of the cable tail clamp 105.

Wherein:

1 is a metal joint;

2 is a supporting seat;

3 is a guide seat;

4 is a ring-shaped watchband

5 is a first fixing plate;

6 is a second fixing plate;

7 is a cover plate;

8 is a first metal core;

9 is a second metal core;

10 is a plane watchband;

11 is a guide cone;

12 is a spring;

13 is a floating ring;

101 is a jack;

102 is a metal contact;

103 is a front end module;

104 is a rear module;

105 is a cable tail clamp;

106 is a pin;

301 is a conical surface groove;

302 is a guide groove;

501 is a boss.

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical problems solved by the invention, the technical scheme adopted and the technical effects achieved clearer, the invention is further described in detail with reference to the attached drawings of the specification. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described are merely for convenience in understanding the invention and are not exhaustive of the embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without any inventive work belong to the scope of the present invention.

A modular jack assembly comprises a first metal core 8, a second fixing plate 6, a first fixing plate 5, a metal joint 1, a floating mechanism and a supporting seat 2; the first metal core 8 is arranged on the second fixing plate 6, the second fixing plate 6 is an inverted U-shaped planar support plate and is used for supporting the first metal core 8, and the second fixing plate 6 is made of plastic; the second fixing plate 6 is arranged on the first fixing plate 5, the first fixing plate 5 is made of metal, the first fixing plate 5 and the second fixing plate 6 are connected through screws (not marked in the figure), the invention adopts 2 screws at one end, and 4 screws in total to fixedly connect the first fixing plate 5 and the second fixing plate 6, and the figure is shown in fig. 1 specifically; the first fixing plate 5 is further provided with a floating mechanism, the surface of the second fixing plate 6 is provided with a through hole which is matched with the contact surface of the first metal core 8 and used for fixedly placing the first metal core 8, the section of the first metal core 8 is in an inverted T shape, the bottom of the inverted T shape is in clearance fit with the through hole, and the other end corresponding to the bottom of the inverted T shape is provided with a threaded hole for externally connecting a cable, which is specifically shown in fig. 1 and 5; the supporting seat 3 is provided with a through hole corresponding to the contact surface of the metal connector 1 for placing the metal connector 1, the metal connector 1 comprises an insertion hole 101 and a metal contact piece 102, and the metal contact piece 102 is in contact connection with the first metal core 8, as shown in fig. 1, 2 and 6.

Alternatively, the floating mechanism includes a guide cone 11, a spring 12, a boss 501, and a cone groove 301, as shown in fig. 3. The boss 501 is arranged on the first fixing plate 5, and is of a hollow structure (see fig. 8); one end of the guide cone 11 is provided with a conical head matched with the conical groove 301, and the other end is provided with a threaded rod; the spring 12 penetrates through the guide cone 11, one end of the spring 12 is abutted by a conical head, the other end of the spring 12 is arranged in the hollow structure of the boss 501, the threaded rod of the guide cone 11 penetrates through the boss 501 to limit the spring 12 in the hollow structure of the boss 501, and the end of the threaded rod is locked by a nut, so that the guide cone 11 and the boss 501 are integrated; when the conical head is extruded, the spring is in a compressed state, and the conical head can be contracted into the hollow structure of the boss 501; the external force pressing the conical head disappears and the spring 12 self-resets. The floating mechanism is provided with two, diagonally arranged on the first fixing plate 5, as shown in fig. 1 and 3.

Alternatively, a floating ring 13 (see fig. 9) is further included, and the floating ring 13 is disposed on the first fixing plate 5. The floating rings 13 are provided in two, diagonally arranged on the first fixing plate 5. The floating mechanism and the floating ring 13 are respectively arranged around the first fixing plate 5, as shown in fig. 1; the floating ring 13 is connected with the first fixing plate 5 through a fastener; the fastener is a screw; as another aspect, the fastener further comprises a flat pad and a resilient pad.

Alternatively, a ring-shaped watch band 4 is installed in the insertion hole 101, as shown in fig. 2.

Alternatively, the surface of the metal contact 102 is provided with a groove for mounting the flat watch band 10, as shown in fig. 2 and 6.

As another scheme, the self-resetting floating mechanism further comprises a guide seat 3, wherein a conical surface groove 301 and a guide groove 302 are arranged on the guide seat 3, the guide groove 302 is used for guiding, and the conical surface groove 301 is used as a floating mechanism component and is used for floating and self-resetting. As shown in fig. 7.

Alternatively, the guide base 3 may be configured as a circular or rectangular guide post.

As another scheme, the device further comprises a second metal core 9, and the second metal core 9 is arranged in axial symmetry with the first metal core 8, as shown in fig. 2. The structure of the second metal core 9 is similar to that of the first metal core 8, and only the size is changed, in addition, the second metal core 9 is also contacted with a metal joint comprising an inserting hole and a metal contact element, the metal contact element is also provided with a plane watchband, the inserting hole is provided with a ring watchband, namely, all the metal cores are correspondingly contacted and connected with the metal joint one by one.

As another scheme, the metal core frame further comprises a cover plate 7, wherein the cover plate 7 has the same surface as the second fixing plate 6 and is used for fixing and limiting the positions of the first metal core 8 and the second metal core 9.

Alternatively, the material of the guide seat 3 is one or a combination of two of plastic and metal materials.

Alternatively, the material of the support seat 2 is one or a combination of two of plastic and metal materials.

Alternatively, the number of the conical grooves 301 is 2 or 4.

Alternatively, the number of floating rings 13 is 2 or 4.

As another scheme, a signal probe is further included for realizing signal function receiving and outputting, as shown in fig. 2 to 3.

As another scheme, the device also comprises a sealing element for sealing and protecting the first metal core 8, the second metal core 9 symmetrically arranged with the first metal core, and metal exposed parts such as metal contact pieces in contact connection with the second metal core; for example, the sealing member is a plastic insulating sealing shell, which covers the space position where the metal core and the metal contact member are located, and is used for preventing water, dust, electricity and the like; for example, the material around the supporting base 2 is heightened, and the first metal core 8, the second metal 9 symmetrically arranged with the first metal core, and the metal exposed parts such as the metal contact part contacted and connected with the second metal core can be sealed and protected; similarly, the material around the second fixing plate is heightened, and the first metal core 8, the second metal 9 symmetrically arranged with the first metal core, and the metal exposed parts such as the metal contact part contacted and connected with the first metal core can be sealed and protected.

The number of the metal joints and the metal cores can be correspondingly increased according to actual market demands by the aid of the scheme.

A connector incorporating the modular jack assembly includes a plug assembly that is compatible with the jack assembly, as shown in particular in fig. 10.

As another aspect of the connector, the plug assembly includes pins 106 adapted to fit into the receptacle 101, as shown in fig. 10.

As another aspect of the connector, the connector is a rectangular connector or a circular connector.

The installation process of a modular jack assembly is as follows:

(1) the front module 103 comprises a metal connector 1, a support base 2, a guide base 3, a ring-shaped wristband 4 and a flat wristband 10. Wherein, the guide seats 3 are symmetrically arranged at two sides of the supporting seat 2 and used for supporting the supporting seat 2 and guiding; two through holes are formed in the middle of the supporting seat 2 and used for installing 2 metal connectors 1, one end of each metal connector 1 is provided with an insertion hole 101, an annular watchband 4 is installed in each insertion hole 101, the end penetrates through the through hole of the supporting seat, a metal contact element 102 is arranged at the other end of each metal connector 1, the cross section of each metal connector 1 is T-shaped, each metal contact element 102 is a contact flat plate, and a groove is formed in the surface of each metal contact element 102 and used for installing a planar watchband 10. As shown in detail in fig. 4.

(2) The rear end module 104 includes a first fixing plate 5, a second fixing plate 6, a first metal core 8, a second metal core 9, a guide cone 11, a spring 12, and a floating ring 13. The second fixing plate 6 is in an inverted U shape and is connected with the first fixing plate 5 through screws (shown in figure 8), 2 screws are symmetrically arranged on each side of the metal core fixing plate, 4 screws are symmetrically arranged on each side of the metal core fixing plate, and through holes are formed in the plane of the second fixing plate 6 and used for installing metal cores; the cross sections of the first metal core 8 and the second metal core 9 are in an inverted T shape, the bottom of the inverted T shape is arranged to be a plane corresponding to a contact plane of the metal contact element 102, the first metal core 8 and the second metal core 9 penetrate through the through hole of the second fixing plate 6, one end of the first metal core is clamped by the inverted T-shaped plane, and the other end of the first metal core and the second metal core are locked by the cover plate 7 in a riveting mode. As shown in detail in fig. 5.

A connector incorporating the receptacle assembly of the present invention is installed as follows:

a modular jack assembly includes a front end module 103 (shown in fig. 4) and a back end module 104 (shown in fig. 5) as described in (1) and (2). The guide seat 3 is provided with a guide groove 302 and a tapered groove 301. During installation, the tapered head of the guide cone 11 fits into the tapered groove 301, and at this time, the front module 103 and the rear module 104 are fitted together, so that the installation of the modular jack assembly of the present invention is completed, as shown in fig. 1. The front module 103 performs power connection, self-floating and self-resetting functions, while the rear module fixes the cable and eliminates cable stress.

In addition, the front end module 103 can be adjusted in a floating mode under the action of a floating mechanism and a floating ring 13 through guiding connection of the guide groove 302 and plug components connected to equipment or a production line in an opposite inserting mode, in the floating adjustment process, the conical surface groove 301 can upwards compress the spring 12, floating is finished after the socket component and the plug components are connected in place, the spring 12 still keeps a compressed state, and in the whole process, the first metal core 8 and the second metal core 9 are in good contact with metal contact pieces which are provided with the plane watchband 10 all the time. As shown in detail in fig. 10.

When the socket assembly and the plug assembly are separated, since the spring 12 is in a compressed state, the spring 12 is restored, thereby completing the separation of the socket assembly and the plug assembly. As shown in detail in fig. 10.

Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "connected" in the present disclosure are to be construed broadly, and may for example be fixed, detachable, or integral; either directly or indirectly through intervening components, or both. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.

The foregoing only represents several embodiments of the present invention, and the technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily, and for the sake of brevity and clarity, all possible combinations of the technical features of the above embodiments are not described one by one, however, as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features, the combination of the technical features should be considered as falling within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular jack assembly comprises a first metal core (8), a second fixing plate (6), a first fixing plate (5), a metal joint (1), a floating mechanism and a supporting seat (2); first metal core (8) are located on second fixed plate (6), on first fixed plate (5) is located in second fixed plate (6), still be equipped with floating machanism on first fixed plate (5), second fixed plate (6) surface is equipped with the through-hole that suits with first metal core (8) contact surface for fixed first metal core (8) of placing, supporting seat (2) are equipped with the through-hole that suits with metal joint (1) contact surface, are used for placing metal joint (1), its characterized in that, metal joint (1) includes jack (101) and metal contact (102), first metal core (8) is connected in metal contact (102) contact.

2. The modular jack assembly of claim 1, wherein the floating mechanism comprises a guide cone (11), a spring (12), a boss (501) and a conical groove (301), one end of the guide cone (11) is provided with a conical head corresponding to the conical groove (301), and the other end of the guide cone (11) is provided with a threaded rod; the spring (12) penetrates through the guide cone (11), one end of the spring (12) is abutted by the conical head, and the other end of the spring is arranged in the boss (501).

3. A modular jack assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a floating ring (13), the floating ring (13) being disposed on the first retaining plate (5).

4. A modular jack assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein a ring-shaped watch strap (4) is mounted in the receptacle (101).

5. A modular jack assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the metal contact member (102) is provided with a recess in its surface for receiving a flat watch strap (10).

6. A modular jack assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a guide housing (3), wherein the guide housing (3) is provided with a tapered slot (301) and a guide slot (302), the guide slot (302) is used for guiding, and the tapered slot (301) is used as a floating mechanism assembly for self-resetting.

7. The modular jack assembly of claim 6, wherein the guide housing (3) is configured as a circular or rectangular guide post.

8. A modular jack assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a second metal core (9), the second metal core (9) being positioned axially symmetrically with respect to the first metal core (8).

9. The modular jack assembly of claim 8, further comprising a cover plate (7), wherein the cover plate (7) is substantially flush with the second retaining plate (6) for securing and limiting the position of the first and second metal cores (8, 9).

10. A modular jack assembly according to claim 6, wherein the material of the guide (3) or support (2) is one or a combination of plastic or metal.

11. A modular jack assembly according to claim 3, wherein the number of tapered slots (301) or floating rings (13) is 2 or 4.

12. The modular jack assembly of claim 1, 2, 3 or 11, further comprising a signal probe for performing signal function receiving and outputting.

13. A modular jack assembly according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 11 further comprising a seal for sealingly protecting the first metal core (8) and the metal contacts (102) in contact therewith.

14. A connector comprising the modular jack assembly of any of claims 1 or 2 or 3 or 11, including a plug assembly compatible with the jack assembly of any of claims 1 or 2 or 3 or 11.

15. A connector according to claim 14, wherein said plug assembly comprises pins (106) adapted to mate with said receptacle (101).