CN217983834U - Module connector - Google Patents
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The utility model provides a module connector contains a first coupling assembling and a second coupling assembling. The first connecting assembly further includes a first base, a plurality of first conductors and a plurality of first hooks. The first base comprises a first body, a plurality of first cable slots, a plurality of first through holes and a plurality of third cable slots. The first body forms the first cable grooves and the third cable grooves to enable the cables to be disposed. The first through holes and the first cable slots have a first angle difference with respect to a central axis of the first through holes, and one end of the first through holes is communicated with the first cable slots. The first conductors are arranged in the first cable slots. The second connecting assembly can be connected with the first connecting assembly and the circuit board through the cables, so that the second connecting assembly can transmit at least one of signals and power with the circuit board.
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Technical Field
The utility model relates to a technical field of connector, especially a module connector for light source module.
Background
Conventionally, the liquid crystal display panel mainly includes a light emitting layer (or referred to as a backlight) in addition to a liquid crystal layer. Wherein, the liquid crystal layer needs to transmit the light-emitting layer to display the picture.
The backlight layer in the prior art is composed of multiple sets of LED modules, and the LEDs are distributed under the liquid crystal layer and act on the liquid crystal layer through the surface light source generated by the LEDs.
The LED modules are connected by the flat cable, because the LCD panel has different sizes, the LED modules need to be customized according to the sizes, so the design of circuit layout is limited; furthermore, if the LED module is damaged, the whole LED module must be replaced, which is not only expensive but also difficult to replace.
In view of the above, the present invention provides a module connector for solving the disadvantages of the prior art.
SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL
A first object of the present invention is to provide a module connector for a light emitting unit, which can be easily installed at any position of a cable.
The second objective of the present invention is to provide a modular connector that is adaptable to different sizes of light-emitting units in an unlimited serial connection manner.
The third objective of the present invention is to provide a module connector, wherein the cover is detachable or does not require a cover, so as to facilitate assembly and maintenance.
To achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a module connector for transmitting a signal and an electric power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables. The lamp strip comprises a plurality of first terminals and the circuit board is provided with a plurality of second terminals. The light source connecting module comprises a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component can connect the light bar and arrange the cables. The first connecting assembly further includes a first base, a plurality of first conductors and a plurality of first hooks. The first base comprises a first body, a plurality of first cable slots, a plurality of first through holes and a plurality of third cable slots. The first body forms the first cable grooves and the third cable grooves to enable the cables to be disposed. The first cable slots form a plurality of first clamping slots. The first through holes and the first cable slots have a first angle difference with respect to a central axis of the first through holes, and one end of the first through holes is communicated with the first cable slots. The first conductors are arranged in the first cable slots. One end of the first conductors can be connected with one end of the cables and the other end of the first conductors can be connected with the first terminals. The first hook members are arranged in the first clamping grooves to fix the cables in the first cable grooves. And the second connecting component can be connected with the first connecting component and the circuit board through the cables, so that the second connecting component can transmit at least one of signals and power with the circuit board.
Preferably, the first connecting member further includes a plurality of first locking portions formed at both sides of the first body, and the first connecting member is fixed to the light bar by engaging the plurality of fasteners through the plurality of first locking portions after the plurality of fasteners are provided to the light bar.
Preferably, the plurality of first locking portions and the first body form a plurality of deformation spaces, the plurality of first locking portions have a plurality of pressing portions, and the plurality of pressing portions change the shape of the plurality of deformation spaces by applying an external force, so that the plurality of first locking portions are separated from the plurality of fasteners.
Preferably, the first body further includes a first stopper formed in the plurality of deformation spaces to determine an amount of deformation of the plurality of pressing portions acting on the shapes of the plurality of deformation spaces.
Preferably, a part of the plurality of pressing portions is formed in the plurality of deformation spaces.
Preferably, one end of the plurality of first conductors forms a first electrical hook for clamping the plurality of cables and electrically connecting the electrical conductors in the plurality of wires.
Preferably, at least one of the cables is simultaneously disposed in the first and third cable slots to form an electrical loop.
Preferably, the cable assembly further comprises a plurality of first cable assemblies and the first body further forms a plurality of first assembly slots, the plurality of first cable assemblies are disposed corresponding to the plurality of first assembly slots, the plurality of first cable assembly slots are used for connecting one ends of at least two cables, and the plurality of first assembly slots communicate with at least two first cable slots and at least two first through holes.
Preferably, the plurality of first assembly slots form a third locking portion for locking the cable assembly in the plurality of first assembly slots.
Preferably, the plurality of first cable grooves have a plurality of first surfaces and a plurality of third surfaces, and a step is formed between the plurality of first surfaces and the plurality of third surfaces to bend the plurality of cables.
Preferably, the plurality of first clamping grooves are formed at or adjacent to the edge of the first body.
Preferably, the first connecting assembly further includes a first cover having a third body, and a plurality of fifth locking portions are formed on a periphery of the third body, and the first base further includes a plurality of seventh locking portions, the plurality of fifth locking portions are disposed corresponding to the plurality of seventh locking portions, and the plurality of fifth locking portions are combined with the plurality of seventh locking portions to shield the plurality of first cable slots.
Preferably, the first cover further includes a plurality of cable fixing members formed on the third body and disposed corresponding to the plurality of first cable slots, and the first cover is coupled to the first base to fix the plurality of cables to the plurality of first cable slots and the ends of the plurality of first conductors.
Preferably, the cover further includes a third cover having a plurality of first pins, and the first body further includes a plurality of first blind holes, and the plurality of first pins are disposed corresponding to the plurality of first blind holes to shield a portion of the plurality of first cable slots and the plurality of third cable slots.
To achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a module connector for transmitting a signal and an electric power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables. The lamp strip comprises a plurality of first terminals and the circuit board is provided with a plurality of second terminals. The light source connecting module comprises a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The first connecting component can connect the light bar and arrange the cables. The second connecting assembly can be connected with the first connecting assembly and the circuit board through the cables, so that the second connecting assembly and the circuit board can transmit at least one of the signal and the electric power. The second connecting assembly further includes a second base, a plurality of second conductors and a plurality of second hooks. The second base comprises a second body, a plurality of second cable slots, a plurality of fourth cable slots and a plurality of second through holes. The second body forms the second cable grooves and the fourth cable grooves to enable the cables to be disposed. The second cable grooves form a plurality of second clamping grooves. The second through holes and the second cable slots have a second angle difference with the central axis to penetrate through the second body, and one end of the second through holes is communicated with the second cable slots. The second conductors are arranged in the second cable grooves and the second through holes. One end of the second conductors can be connected to the other ends of the cables and the other ends of the second conductors can be connected to the second terminals. The second hook pieces are arranged in the second clamping grooves to fix the cables in the second cable grooves.
Preferably, the second housing further includes a plurality of elastic members formed at both sides of the second body for fixing the second connecting member to an external case having an opening.
Preferably, one end of the plurality of second conductors forms a second electrical hook for clamping the plurality of cables and electrically connecting the electrical conductors in the plurality of wires.
Preferably, the plurality of second conductors have second stoppers at outer edges thereof for being fixed to the plurality of second through holes.
Preferably, the plurality of second holding grooves are formed at or adjacent to the edge of the second body.
Preferably, the cable assembly further comprises a plurality of second cable assemblies and the second body further forms a plurality of second assembly slots, the plurality of second cable assemblies are disposed corresponding to the plurality of second assembly slots, the plurality of second cable assembly slots are used for connecting one ends of at least two cables, and the plurality of second assembly slots communicate with at least two second cable slots and at least two second through holes.
Preferably, the plurality of second assembly slots form second locking portions for locking the cable assembly in the plurality of second assembly slots.
Preferably, the plurality of second cable grooves have a plurality of second surfaces and a plurality of fourth surfaces, and a step is formed between the plurality of second surfaces and the plurality of fourth surfaces to bend the plurality of cables.
Preferably, the second connecting assembly further includes a second cover having a fourth body and forming a plurality of fourth locking portions at a periphery of the fourth body, and the second base further includes a plurality of sixth locking portions, the plurality of fourth locking portions are disposed corresponding to the plurality of sixth locking portions, and the plurality of second cable grooves are shielded after the plurality of fourth locking portions are combined with the plurality of sixth locking portions.
Preferably, the second cover further includes a plurality of second cable fixing members formed on the fourth body and disposed corresponding to the plurality of second cable slots, and the second cover is coupled to the second base to dispose the plurality of cables at the ends of the plurality of second cable slots and the plurality of second conductors.
Preferably, the cover further includes a fourth cover body having a plurality of second pins, and the second body further includes a plurality of second blind holes, and the second pins are disposed corresponding to the second blind holes to shield a portion of the second cable grooves and the fourth cable grooves.
Preferably, the plurality of second conductors are L-shaped, and the ends of the plurality of second conductors are in a plate-shaped or clip-type structure.
Compare in traditional module connector, the utility model discloses a module connector provides different linkage unit, can be suitable for the cable at different lengths, and then can carry out backlight unit's design according to the change of size. Furthermore, the module connector of the present invention provides modular bridging between the cable and the light bar (e.g., LED module) and allows easy configuration and maintenance.
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Fig. 1 (a) is a schematic front perspective view of a module connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 1 (b) is a schematic back view of a module connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is an exploded view illustrating the first connecting member connecting cable of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) according to the present invention.
Fig. 3 is an assembled perspective view illustrating the first connecting assembly of fig. 2 according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 (a) is a schematic view illustrating another combination of the cover and the cable of fig. 2 according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 (b) is an assembly diagram illustrating the first cover 1 of fig. 4 (a) combined with the first base, the plurality of first conductors and the light bar according to the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the first connection assembly of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) according to the present invention.
Fig. 6 illustrates another embodiment of the first connection assembly of the present invention.
Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the first base of the first connecting assembly of the present invention.
Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the cable of fig. 6 in combination with a first connecting assembly according to the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the first connecting assembly combined light bar of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is an exploded view illustrating a second connecting member connecting cable of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) according to the present invention.
Fig. 11 is a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the second cover of fig. 10 according to the present invention.
Fig. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the second conductor of fig. 10 according to the present invention.
Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the second connecting member of fig. 10 according to the present invention.
Fig. 14 is a schematic connection diagram illustrating connection of the second conductor, the cable and the second terminal of fig. 13 according to the present invention.
Fig. 15 is a schematic view illustrating the second connecting member of fig. 10 according to the present invention combined with a cable.
Fig. 16 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the second connection assembly of the present invention.
Description of the symbols:
2 … cable
22 … first terminal
4 … lamp strip
6 … circuit board
61 … external colloid
62 … second terminal
8 … external housing
82 … opening
10 … module connector
12. 12', 12"… first connection assembly
1212 … third cap
12122 … first pin
122 … first seat
1222. 1222' … first body
12222
12224' … third locking part
12226 … first stop
12228 … first Blind hole
12242 … first clamping groove
12244 … first surface
12246 … third surface
1224 … first cable trough
1226 … first through hole
1228 … third Cable trough
12210 … seventh locking part
124 … first conductor
1242 … first electrical hook
126 … first hook member
127 … first locking portion
1272 … bump
128 … first cover
1282 … third body
12822 … fifth locking part
12824 … Cable fastener
12826 … limiting block
1284 … pressing part
1286 … V-shaped clamping part
1210 … first cable assembly
14. 14' … second connector assembly
1412 … fourth cover
14122 … second pin
1410 … second cable assembly
142 … second seat
1421 … first connecting colloid
14212 … second assembly slot
1422 … second body
14228 … second blind hole
1424 … second cable trough
14242 … second clamping groove
1426 … fourth cable trough
1428 … second through hole
14210 … sixth locking part
144 … second conductor
1442 … second electrical hook
1444 … second stop
146 … second hook
148 … elastic member
1482 … fourth body
14822 … fourth locking part
14824 … second Cable mount
14826 … limiting block
SP … deformation space
F … external force
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For a fuller understanding of the objects, features and functions of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
In the present application, the use of "a" or "an" is used to describe elements, components and assemblies described herein. This is for convenience of illustration only and provides a general sense of the scope of the invention. Accordingly, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, such description should be read to include one, at least one and the singular also includes the plural.
In the present application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," or any other similar terms, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, an element, structure, article, or apparatus that comprises a plurality of elements is not limited to only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such element, structure, article, or apparatus. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".
Fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) are also referred to, which are schematic perspective views of the module connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 (a) is a front perspective view of the module connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention and fig. 1 (a) is a back perspective view of the module connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
In fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the module connector 10 transmits a signal (not shown) and an electric power (not shown) between a light bar 4 and a circuit board 6 by connecting a plurality of cables 2. Here, the number of the cables 2 is illustrated by taking 4 cables as an example, and in other embodiments, the number of the cables 2 is not limited. The light bar 2 includes a plurality of first terminals 22 (refer to fig. 8) and the circuit board 6 has a plurality of second terminals 62 (refer to fig. 13).
The light source connecting module 10 includes a first connecting component 12 and a second connecting component 14. Here, the light source connection module 10 is locked to the outer housing 8 having the opening 82.
Referring to fig. 2, the first connecting assembly of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) is an exploded view of the connecting cable according to the present invention. In fig. 2, the first connecting assembly 12 can be used to connect the light bar 2 and the setting cable 4 of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b).
The first connecting element 12 further includes a first base 122, a plurality of first conductors 124 and a plurality of first hooks 126.
The first base 122 includes a first body 1222, a plurality of first cable slots 1224, a plurality of first through holes 1226 and a plurality of third cable slots 1228. The first body 1222 forms the first cable grooves 1224 and the third cable grooves 1228 to enable the arrangement of the cables 2. Wherein the first cable slots 1224 form a plurality of first clamping slots 12242. Here, the first clamping grooves 12242 may be formed at the edge of the first body 1222 or adjacent to the edge of the first body 1222.
The first through holes 1226 penetrate the first body 1222 with a difference between the central axis and the first cable slots 1224 by a first angle, wherein the first angle is 90 degrees as an example. One end of the first through holes 1226 communicates with the first cable slots 1224. Here, the first cable grooves 1224 and the first through holes 1226 present an L-shaped structure.
The first conductors 124 are disposed in the first cable slots 1224. One end of the first conductors 124 can be connected to one end of the cables 2 and the other end of the first conductors 124 can be connected to the first terminals 62.
The first hooks 126 are disposed in the first holding grooves 12242 to fix the cables 4 to the first cable grooves 1224.
Herein, the first connecting assembly 12 may further include a first cover 128 having a third body 1282. A plurality of fifth locking portions 12822 are formed on the periphery of the third body 1282, and the first base 122 further includes a plurality of seventh locking portions 12210, the fifth locking portions 12822 are disposed corresponding to the seventh locking portions 12210, and the fifth locking portions 12822 are combined with the seventh locking portions 12210 to shield the first cable slots 1224. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the first connecting assembly of fig. 2 according to the present invention.
Herein, the first connecting element 12 further includes a plurality of first locking portions 127, the first locking portions 127 are formed on two sides of the first body 122, for example, the first locking portions 127 are formed with bumps 1272 as locking structures. After the plurality of fasteners 24 are provided on the light bar 2, the first locking portions 127 are engaged with the fasteners 24, so that the first connecting component 12 is fixed on the light bar 2. Furthermore, the first locking portions 127 and the first body 122 form a plurality of deformation spaces SP, the first locking portions 127 have a plurality of pressing portions 1284, and the pressing portions 1284 change the shape of the deformation spaces SP by applying an external force F, so that the first locking portions 127 are separated from the fasteners 24. It is noted that for the sake of mechanical assembly, V-shaped clamping portions 1286 may be formed on the first locking portions 127. Here, a part of the pressing portion 1284 is formed in the deformation space SP.
In fig. 2, the first connecting assembly 12 and the cables 2 are assembled by first disposing the cables 2 in the first cable grooves 1224 and the third cable grooves 1228, and then covering the first cover 128 to shield the cables 2 after disposing the cables 2 in the first body 1222. In another embodiment, referring to fig. 4 (a), another combination of the cover and the cable of fig. 2 according to the present invention is illustrated. In fig. 4 (a), the first cover 128 further includes a plurality of cable fasteners 12824. The cable fasteners 12824 are formed on the third body 1282 and disposed corresponding to the first cable slots 1224, and the first cover 128 is coupled to the first base 122 so as to dispose the cables 2 at one end of the first cable slots 1224 and the first conductors 124. In another embodiment, a stop block 12826 may be further included for fixing the cable 2 to the first cable slots 1224. Fig. 4 (b) is a schematic view illustrating the first cover 1 of fig. 4 (a) combined with the first base, the plurality of first conductors and the light bar. Here, one end of the first conductor 123 forms a first electrical hook 1242 to clamp the cable 2 and electrically connect the electrical conductor (not shown) in the wires 2, which is, for example, a copper wire wrapped around the wires 2.
Referring back to fig. 1 (a), the first connecting element 12 is not located at the end of the module connector 10, and if located at the first connecting element 12' of the module connector 10, at least one of the cables 2 is simultaneously disposed in the first cable grooves 1224 and the third cable grooves 1228 to form an electrical loop, and referring to fig. 5, another embodiment of the first connecting element of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) of the present invention is illustrated.
Further, the first cover 128 is not essential, and in other embodiments, the first cover 128 may not be required. Referring to fig. 6 and 7 together, fig. 6 is a view illustrating another embodiment of the first connecting assembly of the present invention; fig. 7 is another schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the first seat of the first connecting assembly of the present invention.
In fig. 6, the first connecting element 12 ″ differs from the first seat 122, the first body 1222, the first cable slots 1224, the first through holes 1226 and the third cable slots 1228 mentioned above in the first connecting element 12 in the connection manner of the cables 2, in this embodiment, the first connecting element 12 ″ further comprises a plurality of first cable assemblies 1210 and a first body 1222' to form a plurality of first element slots 12222', the first cable assemblies 1210 being disposed corresponding to the first element slots 12222', the first cable assembly slots 12222' being used to connect ends of at least two cables 2, and the first element slots 12222' communicating at least two first cable slots 1224 with at least two first through holes 1226.
Here, the first assembly grooves 12222' form third locking portions 12224' to snap the first cable assembly 1210 in the first assembly grooves 12222'. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the cable assembly of fig. 6 according to the present invention. In fig. 7 and 8, the first cable grooves 1224 have a plurality of first surfaces 12244 and a plurality of third surfaces 12246, and there is a step difference between the first surfaces 12244 and the third surfaces 12246 to bend the cables 2. Also, the first body 1222' further includes first stoppers 12226 formed in the deformation spaces SP to determine the amount of deformation of the pressing portions 1284 acting on the shapes of the deformation spaces SP.
In addition, there is another embodiment in addition to the foregoing embodiment that does not require the first cover 128. Fig. 9 is a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the first connecting assembly combined light bar of the present invention.
The light source connection module 10 further includes a third cover 1212 having a plurality of first pins 12122 and the first body 1222 further includes a plurality of first blind holes 12228. The first pins 12122 are disposed corresponding to the first blind holes 12228 to shield portions of the first cable slots 1224 and the third cable slots 1228.
Returning to fig. 1 (a), the second connecting assembly 14 is capable of connecting the first connecting assembly 12 and the circuit board 6 via the cables 2, such that the second connecting assembly 14 is capable of transmitting at least one of signals and power with the circuit board.
Fig. 10 is an exploded view of the second connecting member connecting cable of fig. 1 (a) and 1 (b) according to the present invention. In fig. 10, the second connecting assembly 14 is capable of connecting the first connecting assembly 12 and the circuit board 6 through the cables 2, such that the second connecting assembly 14 and the circuit board 6 are capable of transmitting at least one of signals and power.
The second connecting assembly 14 further includes a second base 142, a plurality of second conductors 144 and a plurality of second hooks 146.
The second base 142 includes a second body 1422, a plurality of second cable slots 1424, a plurality of fourth cable slots 1426, and a plurality of second through holes 1428.
The second body 1422 forms the second cable grooves 1424 and the fourth cable grooves 1426 to enable the installation of the cables 2. The second cable slots 1424 form a plurality of second clamping slots 14242. The second through holes 1428 penetrate the second body 1422 through a second angle between the central axis thereof and the second cable grooves 1424, where the second angle is 90 degrees as an example. Also, one end of the second through holes 1428 communicates with the second cable grooves 1424.
The second conductors 144 are disposed in the second cable grooves 1424 and the second through holes 1428. One end of the second conductors 144 can be connected to the other end of the cables 2 and the other end of the second conductors 144 can be connected to the second terminals 62.
The second hooks 146 are disposed in the second clamping slots 14242 to fix the cables 2 in the second cable slots 1424. Herein, the second clamping grooves 14242 are formed at the edge of the second body 1422 or adjacent to the edge of the second body 1422.
Here, the second connecting component 14 further includes a plurality of elastic members 148 formed on both sides of the second body 1422 to fix the second connecting component 14 to the outer housing 8 having the opening 82 as shown in fig. 1 (a).
The second connecting assembly 14 further includes a second cover 148 having a fourth body 1482 and a plurality of fourth locking portions 14822 formed on the periphery of the fourth body 1482, and the second base further includes a plurality of sixth locking portions 14210, the fourth locking portions 14822 are disposed corresponding to the sixth locking portions 14210, and the second cable grooves 1424 are shielded after the fourth locking portions 14822 are combined with the sixth locking portions 14210.
Fig. 11 is a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the second cover body of fig. 10 according to the present invention. In fig. 12, the second cover 148 further includes a plurality of second cable fasteners 14824. The second cable fasteners 14824 are formed on the fourth body 1482 and are disposed corresponding to the second cable grooves 1424, and are combined with the second base 142 through the second cover 148, so as to dispose the cables 2 at the second cable grooves 1424 and the ends of the second conductors 144 (i.e., at the ends forming the second electrical hooks 1442). In another embodiment, a stop block 14826 may be further included to secure the cable 2 to the second cable grooves 1424.
Fig. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the second conductor of fig. 10 according to the present invention. In fig. 11, the second conductors 144 are illustrated as an L-shaped structure, and one end of the second conductors 144 forms second electrical hooks 1442 for clamping the cables 2 and electrically connecting the conductors (not shown) in the wires 2, wherein the end of the second conductors 144 may be a plate-shaped structure or a clip-type structure. In another embodiment, the outer edge of the second conductors 144 has a second stop 1444 for fixing to the second through holes 1428. Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the second connecting member of fig. 10 according to the present invention. In fig. 13, the second conductors 144 are inserted into the second through holes 1428, so as to connect the second terminals 62 of the circuit board 6. In addition, the second terminal 62 may be separately provided with the external colloid 61, and the second body 1422 may be separately provided with the first connection colloid 1421, and the connection manner may be determined by the external colloid 61 and the first connection colloid 1421, for example, in fig. 13, the external colloid 61 horizontally moves from the right to the left of the drawing surface to perform the connection in the vertical direction. The connection method of the second conductor 144, the cable 2 and the second terminal 62 can be described with reference to fig. 14, which is a schematic connection diagram of the second conductor, the cable and the second terminal of fig. 13 according to the present invention.
Fig. 15 is a schematic view illustrating the second connecting member and the cable of fig. 10 according to the present invention. In fig. 15, the second connecting component 14 ″ further includes a plurality of second cable assemblies 1410 and a second body 1422 further forming a plurality of second component grooves 14212. The second cable assemblies 1410 are disposed corresponding to the second assembly slots 14212, the second cable assembly slots 1410 can connect ends of at least two of the cables 2, and the second assembly slots 14212 communicate at least two of the second cable slots 1424 with at least two of the second through holes 1428. Also, the second assembly slots 14212 form second locking portions 1424 for locking the cable assembly 1410 in the second assembly slots 14212. The second cable grooves 14212 have a plurality of second surfaces (not shown) and a plurality of fourth surfaces (not shown), which can refer to the same structural description, and are not described herein, and according to the description of the foregoing embodiment, the second surfaces and the fourth surfaces have a step difference for bending the cables 2.
In addition to the foregoing embodiments in which second cover 148 is not required for second coupling assembly 14, there are other embodiments. Fig. 16 is a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the second connecting assembly according to the present invention.
The light source connection module 10 further includes a fourth cover 1412 having a plurality of second pins 14122, and the second body 1422 further includes a plurality of second blind holes 14228. The second pins 14122 are disposed corresponding to the second blind holes 14228 to shield part of the second cable grooves 1424 and the fourth cable grooves 1426.
The present invention has been disclosed in terms of the preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that equivalent changes and substitutions to the embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is subject to the claims.
Claims (26)
1. A modular connector for transmitting signals and power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables, wherein the light bar has a plurality of first terminals and the circuit board has a plurality of second terminals, the modular connector comprising:
the first connecting assembly is used for connecting the lamp strip and setting the plurality of cables, and the first connecting assembly further comprises:
the first seat body is provided with a first body, a plurality of first cable grooves, a plurality of first through holes and a plurality of third cable grooves, the first body forms the plurality of first cable grooves and the plurality of third cable grooves for arranging the plurality of cables, the plurality of first cable grooves form a plurality of first clamping grooves, the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of first cable grooves have a difference of a first angle by a central axis of the plurality of first through holes and penetrate through the first body, and one ends of the plurality of first through holes are communicated with the plurality of first cable grooves;
a plurality of first conductors disposed in the plurality of first cable slots, one end of the plurality of first conductors being connected to one end of the plurality of cables and the other end of the plurality of first conductors being connected to the plurality of first terminals; and
a plurality of first hooks disposed in the plurality of first holding grooves for fixing the plurality of cables in the plurality of first cable grooves;
and the second connecting component is used for connecting the first connecting component and the circuit board through the plurality of cables, so that the second connecting component and the circuit board transmit at least one of the signal and the electric power.
2. The modular connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connecting member further comprises a plurality of first locking portions formed on both sides of the first body, and the first connecting member is fixed to the light bar by engaging the plurality of fasteners through the plurality of first locking portions after the plurality of fasteners are provided to the light bar.
3. The module connector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of first locking portions and the first body form a plurality of deformation spaces, the plurality of first locking portions have a plurality of pressing portions, and the plurality of pressing portions change the shape of the plurality of deformation spaces by applying an external force to separate the plurality of first locking portions from the plurality of fasteners.
4. The modular connector as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first body further comprises a first stopper formed in the deformation spaces for determining the amount of deformation of the shapes of the deformation spaces by the pressing portions.
5. The modular connector as claimed in claim 4, wherein a portion of the plurality of pressing portions are formed in the plurality of deformation spaces.
6. The modular connector of claim 1, wherein one end of the first conductors forms a first electrical hook for clamping the cables and electrically connecting the conductors within the cables.
7. The modular connector of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of cables is disposed in the first and third cable channels simultaneously to form an electrical circuit.
8. The modular connector as recited in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of first cable assemblies, and the first body further defines a plurality of first assembly slots, the plurality of first cable assemblies being disposed corresponding to the plurality of first assembly slots, the plurality of first cable assembly slots being for connecting ends of at least two of the plurality of cables, the plurality of first assembly slots communicating at least two of the plurality of first cable slots with at least two of the plurality of first through holes.
9. The modular connector as recited in claim 8, wherein the plurality of first component grooves form third latching portions for latching the cable assembly in the plurality of first component grooves.
10. The modular connector as recited in claim 9, wherein the first plurality of cable grooves have a first plurality of surfaces and a third plurality of surfaces, the first plurality of surfaces and the third plurality of surfaces having a step therebetween for bending the plurality of cables.
11. The modular connector of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first retaining grooves are formed in or adjacent to an edge of the first body.
12. The modular connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connecting element further comprises a first cover having a third body and a plurality of fifth locking portions formed at a periphery of the third body, and the first housing further comprises a plurality of seventh locking portions, the plurality of fifth locking portions are disposed corresponding to the plurality of seventh locking portions, and the plurality of fifth locking portions are combined with the plurality of seventh locking portions to shield the plurality of first cable slots.
13. The module connector as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first cover further comprises a plurality of cable fasteners formed on the third body and disposed corresponding to the plurality of first cable slots, the first cover is coupled to the first housing to mount the plurality of cables at one ends of the plurality of first cable slots and the plurality of first conductors.
14. The module connector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a third cover having a plurality of first pins, and the first body further comprises a plurality of first blind holes, the plurality of first pins being disposed corresponding to the plurality of first blind holes to shield a portion of the plurality of first cable grooves and the plurality of third cable grooves.
15. A modular connector for transmitting signals and power between a light bar and a circuit board by connecting a plurality of cables, wherein the light bar has a plurality of first terminals and the circuit board has a plurality of second terminals, the modular connector comprising:
the first connecting component is used for connecting the light bar and arranging the plurality of cables;
a second connecting assembly for connecting the first connecting assembly and the circuit board through the plurality of cables, the second connecting assembly and the circuit board transmitting at least one of the signal and the power, the second connecting assembly further comprising:
the second seat body is provided with a second body, a plurality of second cable grooves, a plurality of fourth cable grooves and a plurality of second through holes, the second body forms the plurality of second cable grooves and the plurality of fourth cable grooves for arranging the plurality of cables, the plurality of second cable grooves form a plurality of second clamping grooves, the plurality of second through holes and the plurality of second cable grooves have a second angle difference by a central axis of the second through holes and penetrate through the second body, and one ends of the plurality of second through holes are communicated with the plurality of second cable grooves;
the plurality of second conductors are arranged in the plurality of second cable slots and the plurality of second through holes, one ends of the plurality of second conductors are connected with the other ends of the plurality of cables, and the other ends of the plurality of second conductors are connected with the plurality of second terminals; and
and the second hook pieces are arranged in the second clamping grooves to fix the cables in the second cable grooves.
16. The modular connector as recited in claim 15, wherein the second housing further comprises a plurality of resilient members formed on two sides of the second body for securing the second connecting member to an external housing having an opening.
17. The modular connector as recited in claim 15, wherein one end of the second conductors forms a second electrical hook for gripping the cables and electrically connecting the conductors within the cables.
18. The modular connector as claimed in claim 15, wherein the plurality of second conductors have second stoppers at their outer edges for being fixed to the plurality of second through holes.
19. The modular connector of claim 15, wherein the second plurality of retaining grooves are formed in or adjacent to an edge of the second body.
20. The modular connector as recited in claim 15, further comprising a plurality of second cable assemblies and a plurality of second assembly slots formed on the second body, wherein the plurality of second cable assemblies are disposed corresponding to the plurality of second assembly slots, the plurality of second cable assembly slots are used for connecting at least two ends of the plurality of cables, and the plurality of second assembly slots are connected to at least two of the plurality of second cable slots and at least two of the plurality of second through holes.
21. The modular connector as recited in claim 20, wherein the plurality of second component grooves form second latching portions for latching the cable assembly in the plurality of second component grooves.
22. The modular connector as recited in claim 21, wherein the second plurality of cable slots have a second plurality of surfaces and a fourth plurality of surfaces, the second plurality of surfaces and the fourth plurality of surfaces having a step therebetween for bending the cables.
23. The modular connector as claimed in claim 15, wherein the second connecting member further comprises a second cover having a fourth body and a plurality of fourth locking portions formed at a periphery of the fourth body, and the second housing further comprises a plurality of sixth locking portions, the plurality of fourth locking portions being disposed corresponding to the plurality of sixth locking portions to shield the plurality of second cable grooves after the plurality of fourth locking portions are combined with the plurality of sixth locking portions.
24. The module connector as claimed in claim 23, wherein the second cover further comprises a plurality of second cable fasteners formed on the fourth body and disposed corresponding to the plurality of second cable slots, the second cover is coupled to the second housing to mount the plurality of cables at one end of the plurality of second cable slots and the plurality of second conductors.
25. The modular connector as recited in claim 15, further comprising a fourth cover having a plurality of second pins and the second body further comprising a plurality of second blind holes, wherein the plurality of second pins are disposed corresponding to the plurality of second blind holes to shield a portion of the plurality of second cable slots and the plurality of fourth cable slots.
26. The modular connector as recited in claim 15, wherein the plurality of second conductors are L-shaped, and wherein the plurality of second conductors terminate in a wafer or clip configuration.
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