TWI559630B - Connector Module - Google Patents
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本發明是關於一種多連接模態的連接器模組,特別是關於一種提供三種電連接模態的連接器模組。The present invention relates to a multi-connected modal connector module, and more particularly to a connector module that provides three electrical connection modes.
在工業控制上,將各種控制電路形成功能模組,利用將不同功能模組加入控制系統中,或自控制系統移除的方式,可以滿足以單一系統,提供不同應用的目的。為滿足能夠隨時加入或移除特定模組的目的,各功能模組上需要提供連接器模組,使該連接器模組提供位於相同數量的接觸端子在相對應的位置。特別是將各功能模組形成扁平盒體,在盒體兩側的相對應位置提供相同數量的連接端子,以供在該兩側與其他形成盒體的功能模組形成電性連接,藉以傳送信號或電流。In industrial control, various control circuits are formed into functional modules, and the functions of adding different functional modules into the control system or being removed from the control system can satisfy the purpose of providing different applications in a single system. In order to meet the purpose of adding or removing a specific module at any time, a connector module is required on each functional module, so that the connector module provides the same number of contact terminals at corresponding positions. In particular, each functional module is formed into a flat box body, and the same number of connecting terminals are provided at corresponding positions on both sides of the box body, so as to be electrically connected to other functional modules forming the box body on the two sides, thereby transmitting Signal or current.
美國專利5,716,241「I/O Device for a Data Bus」即揭示一種具有這種模組化連接功能的連接器模組,可以收容在模組盒體內。U.S. Patent No. 5,716,241, "I/O Device for a Data Bus", discloses a connector module having such a modular connection function that can be housed in a module case.
因應這種功能模組的連接方式,業者也開發出一種連接器模組。該連接器模組主要形呈扁平盒體,並在盒體兩側配備相同數量、位在對應位置的連接端子,以供在該兩側與其他連接器模組盒體形成電性連接。使用在兩側的連接端子形成T字形,位在中間的垂直方向端子形成兩支彈性腳,可以夾接一外界連接端子,例如位在一具有功能模組的電路板上的金手指。當該外界連接端子***該垂直方向端子時,可使該外界連接端子所連接的功能模組與該T形連接端子形成電性接觸。亦即,當無該垂直方向端子時,該T形連接端子可向橫向導通,稱為短路;當該垂直方向端子***時,該T形連接端子可另與該外界連接端子所連接的功能模組導通。在這種連接方式下,視該功能模組的設計而異,該功能模組可與其它功能模組形成「串聯」或「並聯」的連接。In response to the connection of such functional modules, the industry has also developed a connector module. The connector module is mainly formed into a flat box body, and is provided with the same number of connecting terminals located at corresponding positions on both sides of the box body for electrically connecting with other connector module boxes on the two sides. The connection terminals on both sides are formed into a T-shape, and the vertical terminals in the middle form two elastic legs, and an external connection terminal, such as a gold finger on a circuit board having a functional module, can be clamped. When the external connection terminal is inserted into the vertical direction terminal, the functional module connected to the external connection terminal can be electrically connected to the T-shaped connection terminal. That is, when there is no such vertical terminal, the T-shaped connection terminal can be turned into a lateral direction, which is called a short circuit; when the vertical direction terminal is inserted, the T-shaped connection terminal can be additionally connected with the external connection terminal. The group is conductive. In this connection mode, depending on the design of the functional module, the functional module can form a "series" or "parallel" connection with other functional modules.
WO 00/62376A1 「Input /Output Device Having Removable Module」即揭示一種具有這種功能的連接器模組,並揭示使用在該連接器模組上的T形連接端子。WO 00/62376A1 "Input / Output Device Having Removable Module" discloses a connector module having such a function, and discloses a T-shaped connection terminal used on the connector module.
美國專利公開案US 2013/0027890揭示一種「Connection Module Being Capable of Serving a Bus」進一步利用多數連接器模組,形成總線(bus)結構。這種連接方式可以實現各功能模組的「總線」連接。U.S. Patent Publication No. US 2013/0027890 discloses a "Connection Module Being Capable of Serving a Bus" which further utilizes a plurality of connector modules to form a bus structure. This connection method enables the "bus" connection of each function module.
提供一種多連接模態的連接器模組,利用在一組連接端子內***一外物,改變端子連接關係的設計,也可見於美國專利 7,402,058號「Plug Connector with Short Circuit Contacts」。A connector module with a multi-connection mode is provided. The design of changing the connection relationship of a terminal by inserting a foreign object into a set of connection terminals can also be found in "Plug Connector with Short Circuit Contacts" of US Pat. No. 7,402,058.
由於業界對於功能模組的應用方式需求甚殷,多連接模態的連接器模組成為業界所需的解決方案。多模態連接器模組提供多種電連接模態,以供功能模組供應商選擇使用。多模態連接器模組可以應用在大多數的功能模組,也可以用來連接使用不同電連接模態的功能模組。Due to the industry's strong demand for functional modules, multi-connected modal connector modules have become the industry's required solution. The multi-modal connector module provides a variety of electrical connection modalities for use by functional module suppliers. Multi-mode connector modules can be used in most functional modules, as well as in functional modules that use different electrical connection modes.
本發明的目的即在提供一種新穎的連接器模組,該連接器模組提供多種電連接模態,以供功能模組選用。It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel connector module that provides a variety of electrical connection modes for use with a functional module.
本發明的目的也在提供一種三模態連接器模組,可以支援串聯/並聯的連接模態,以及總線連接模態。It is also an object of the present invention to provide a trimodal connector module that supports series/parallel connection modes and bus connection modes.
根據本發明,乃是提供一種連接器模組,包括: 一模組本體, 可拆卸的固定在該模組本體的串聯/並聯連接器,以及 總線連接器固定座。該串聯/並聯連接器包括: 一絕緣本體,包括一插槽;及 至少一組連接端子組,固定於該絕緣本體上,各連接端子組包括一第一彈片與一第二彈片;其中: 該第一彈片提供一第一接點、一第二接點及一第三接點,該第二、第三接點位於該插槽內,兩者沿一第一方向配置; 該第二彈片提供一第四接點、一第五接點及一第六接點,該第五、第六接點位於該插槽內,兩者也沿該第一方向配置,並可分別與該第二、第三接點形成彈性接觸; 該插槽在與該第一方向直交方向上的寬度足以容納一外物,以在該外物以第一方向進入該插槽時,解除該第二接點與該第五接點的接觸,或該第三接點與該第六接點的接觸。當該串聯/並聯連接器組合於該模組本體時,使各組連接端子組之第一接點與第四接點露出於該模組本體兩側外部。According to the present invention, there is provided a connector module comprising: a module body, a series/parallel connector detachably fixed to the module body, and a bus connector holder. The series/parallel connector includes: an insulative housing including a slot; and at least one set of connection terminals fixed to the insulative housing, each of the connection terminal sets including a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece; The first elastic piece provides a first contact, a second contact and a third contact, wherein the second and third contacts are located in the slot, and the two are disposed along a first direction; the second elastic piece provides a fourth contact, a fifth contact, and a sixth contact, wherein the fifth and sixth contacts are located in the slot, and the two are also disposed along the first direction, and are respectively associated with the second The third contact forms a resilient contact; the slot is wide in a direction orthogonal to the first direction to accommodate a foreign object to release the second contact when the foreign object enters the slot in the first direction The contact of the fifth contact or the contact of the third contact with the sixth contact. When the series/parallel connector is combined with the module body, the first contact and the fourth contact of each group of connection terminal groups are exposed outside the module body.
此外,該總線連接器固定座提供於該模組本體,並包括: 一滑軌,形成在該模組本體的一開口內,用以供一總線連接器滑動固定,收納於該滑軌中, 一滑動夾具,位於該開口之一端,用以對準一支撐軌道,並夾箝該支撐軌道,以固定該連接器模組。In addition, the bus connector fixing base is provided on the module body, and includes: a sliding rail formed in an opening of the module body for slidingly fixing a bus connector, and being received in the sliding rail, A sliding clamp is located at one end of the opening for aligning a support rail and clamping the support rail to fix the connector module.
該開口可沿該軌道向該夾具方向開放,以使該總線連接器之連接端子接觸位在該支撐軌道內的總線結構。The opening may be open to the clamp along the track such that the connection terminal of the bus connector contacts the bus structure located within the support rail.
在本發明的較佳實例中,該第一彈片可包括一連接部,以及連接到該連接部上的第一彈性腳、第二彈性腳與第三彈性腳,並使該第一接點、第二接點及第三接點分別位在該第一彈性腳、第二彈性腳與第三彈性腳上。在本發明的一些較佳實例中,該第二彈片可包括一本體部,以及連接到該本體部上的第四彈性腳、第五彈性腳與第六彈性腳,並使該第四接點、第五接點及第六接點分別位在該第四彈性腳、第五彈性腳與第六彈性腳上。In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic piece may include a connecting portion, and the first elastic leg, the second elastic leg and the third elastic leg connected to the connecting portion, and the first contact, The second contact and the third contact are respectively located on the first elastic leg, the second elastic leg and the third elastic leg. In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the second elastic piece may include a body portion, and a fourth elastic leg, a fifth elastic leg and a sixth elastic leg connected to the body portion, and the fourth contact point is The fifth contact point and the sixth contact point are respectively located on the fourth elastic leg, the fifth elastic leg and the sixth elastic leg.
在本發明的較佳實例中,當有一外物沿該第一方向***該插槽時,該外物首先接觸該第二接點與該第五接點,並隨該外物之繼續移動而頂開該第二接點與該第五接點,解除該第二接點與該第五接點的接觸狀態。該外物繼續沿該第一方向***,並接觸該第三接點與該第六接點,並隨該外物之繼續移動而頂開該第三接點與該第六接點,解除該第三接點與該第六接點的接觸狀態。In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when a foreign object is inserted into the slot in the first direction, the foreign object first contacts the second contact and the fifth contact, and continues to move with the foreign object. The second contact and the fifth contact are opened, and the contact state of the second contact and the fifth contact is released. The foreign object continues to be inserted in the first direction, and contacts the third contact and the sixth contact, and the third contact and the sixth contact are opened as the foreign object continues to move, and the The contact state of the third contact with the sixth contact.
該外物兩側面可提供一電接點,該電接點可提供在該外物全部***該插槽後,相對於該第二接點與該第五接點的位置,也可提供在相對於該第二接點與該第五接點的位置並延伸到相對於該第三接點與該第六接點的位置。該外物可為一電路板,且該電接點可為該電路板上的金手指。The two sides of the foreign object can provide an electrical contact, and the electrical contact can provide a position relative to the second contact and the fifth contact after the foreign object is fully inserted into the slot, and can also be provided in a relative position The position of the second contact and the fifth contact extends to a position relative to the third contact and the sixth contact. The foreign object can be a circuit board, and the electrical contact can be a gold finger on the circuit board.
當該外物***到插槽底部,頂開該第三接點與該第六接點時,因該電接點長度不同,可能使電接點僅與該第二接點與該第五接點接觸,或與第二、第五、第三、第六接點同時接觸,形成電性接觸。在該電接點同時與第二、第五、第三、第六接點同時接觸的情形時,原由該第一接點進入,經由該第二、第五兩接點的接觸,以及該第三、第六接點的接觸,而由第四接點送出的信號/電流,會經由該電接點進入該電路板上的電路,經過處理、轉化後輸出。實現串接的功能。如果該電接點僅與第二、第五接點接觸,則原由該第一接點進入,而由第四接點送出的信號/電流,會有分流因該第二、第五兩接點的接觸,經由該電接點進入該電路板上的電路,經過處理、轉化後輸出。實現並接的功能。When the foreign object is inserted into the bottom of the slot and the third contact and the sixth contact are opened, the electrical contact may only be connected to the second contact and the fifth connection due to the different length of the electrical contact. Point contact, or simultaneous contact with the second, fifth, third, and sixth contacts to form an electrical contact. When the electrical contact is simultaneously in contact with the second, fifth, third, and sixth contacts, the first contact is entered, the contact between the second and fifth contacts, and the first 3. The contact of the sixth contact, and the signal/current sent by the fourth contact enters the circuit on the circuit board through the electrical contact, and is processed and converted to output. Implement the function of concatenation. If the electrical contact is only in contact with the second and fifth contacts, the first contact is entered, and the signal/current sent by the fourth contact is shunted due to the second and fifth contacts. The contact enters the circuit on the circuit board through the electrical contact, and is processed, converted, and output. Achieve the function of parallel connection.
在本發明的較佳實例中,該總線連接器包括多數總線連接端子。該總線連接器可由該第一方向進入該開口,並沿該滑軌移動,直到使該總線連接器的連接端子露出於該開口另一端外側時為止。該支撐軌道可沿與該第一方向垂直的第二方向延伸,以使一支撐軌道可用於支撐多數並排的連接器模組。該支撐軌道內可容納一總線結構,該總線結構可以包含一本體,用於容納在該支撐軌道內,以及多數金屬條,各自沿該第二方向延伸,並平行排列,用以供多數總線連接器並排連接。該總線連接器並可提供多數模組連接端子,用以供特定電路模組之連接端子連接。該總線連接器也可包括一基板,例如一電路板,在該基板上可提供該電路模組。該基板可提供一延伸部,用以***該串聯/並聯連接器之插槽中。In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bus connector includes a plurality of bus connection terminals. The bus connector can enter the opening from the first direction and move along the slide rail until the connection terminal of the bus connector is exposed outside the other end of the opening. The support track can extend in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction such that a support track can be used to support a plurality of side-by-side connector modules. The support rail can accommodate a bus structure, and the bus structure can include a body for receiving in the support rail, and a plurality of metal strips each extending in the second direction and arranged in parallel for most bus connections Connect side by side. The bus connector can provide a plurality of module connection terminals for connecting connection terminals of a specific circuit module. The bus connector can also include a substrate, such as a circuit board, on which the circuit module can be provided. The substrate can provide an extension for insertion into the slot of the series/parallel connector.
該連接器模組之模組本體可延伸形成一外殼,或連接一外殼,用以容納該電路模組及/或該基板。The module body of the connector module can be extended to form a casing or connected to a casing for accommodating the circuit module and/or the substrate.
當多數連接器模組並排裝置於該支撐軌道上時,一連接器模組之串聯/並聯連接器以其第一接點及第四接點,分別與前、後排連接器模組的串聯/並聯連接器的第四接點及第一接點,形成接觸。當該連接器模組之總線連接器固定座內插置有總線連接器時,該總線連接器之總線連接端子會電性連接該支撐軌道上的總線結構內的金屬條。When a plurality of connector modules are arranged side by side on the support rail, the series/parallel connector of a connector module is connected in series with the front and rear connector modules by its first contact and fourth contact respectively. / The fourth contact of the parallel connector and the first contact form a contact. When a bus connector is inserted into the bus connector holder of the connector module, the bus connector terminal of the bus connector is electrically connected to the metal strip in the bus structure on the support rail.
以下依據圖式說明本發明連接器模組的較佳實例。但需說明,本發明的較佳實例,只是用來說明本發明的數種可能的結構與應用方式。本發明的內容與範圍,仍應以申請專利範圍的記載為準。Preferred examples of the connector module of the present invention are described below in accordance with the drawings. It should be noted, however, that the preferred embodiments of the invention are merely illustrative of several possible configurations and applications of the invention. The content and scope of the present invention should be based on the description of the scope of the patent application.
本發明的目的在提供一種支援三種連接模態的連接器模組。用以支援多數功能模組間的串聯/並聯連接,以及總線連接。It is an object of the present invention to provide a connector module that supports three connection modes. Used to support series/parallel connections between most function modules, as well as bus connections.
圖1顯示本發明連接器模組一種實施例的結構示意圖。如圖所示,本發明的連接器模組100包括一個模組本體10,以及固定在該模組本體10上的串聯/並聯連接器31,及提供在該模組本體10上的總線連接器固定座40。圖1中的串聯/並聯連接器31是以可拆卸的方式固定在該模組本體10。但此行業人士均知,該串聯/並聯連接器31也可以不可拆卸的方式固定在該模組本體10。由於方向的關係,圖1中僅顯示該串聯/並聯連接器31外露的連接端子,以及該串聯/並聯連接器31所具備的插槽35。1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a connector module of the present invention. As shown, the connector module 100 of the present invention includes a module body 10, and a series/parallel connector 31 fixed to the module body 10, and a bus connector provided on the module body 10. Fixing seat 40. The series/parallel connector 31 of FIG. 1 is detachably fixed to the module body 10. However, it is known in the industry that the series/parallel connector 31 can also be fixed to the module body 10 in a non-removable manner. Due to the directional relationship, only the connection terminals exposed by the series/parallel connector 31 and the slots 35 provided in the series/parallel connector 31 are shown in FIG.
圖1中也顯示,該總線連接器固定座40提供於該模組本體10,形成一開口狀。該總線連接器固定座40主要包括:滑軌41、41,形成在該模組本體10所開設的開口42內。該總線連接器固定座40並包括一滑動夾具43,也是形成於該模組本體10上,位於該開口42之另一端,用以對準一支撐軌道(60,參見圖9),並夾箝該支撐軌道60,以將該連接器模組100固定或滑動固定在該支撐軌道60上。該開口42及滑軌41、41的形狀、尺寸均無特別限制,但須能提供足夠的空間,以及便利裝、卸的路徑,以使一總線連接器(50,參見圖6)可由該開口42進入,沿滑軌41、41滑動而固定,收納於該滑軌41、41中。該開口42並沿該滑軌41、41向該夾具43方向開放,以使該總線連接器50進入後,其連接端子可伸出該開口42,而接觸到位在該支撐軌道60內的總線結構61。該滑動夾具43的結構並無特別限制,只要能夠夾箝一標準或客製的支撐軌道,固定該連接器模組100,並能以簡單的操作解除夾箝狀態,以移除該連接器模組100即可。基於該支撐軌道60的軌道特性,該滑動夾具43較好能在該支撐軌道60上滑動。圖1所示的滑動夾具43結構,是一種最簡單的夾具設計。基本上只具備一個凹槽44,用以供該支撐軌道60進入,以及凹槽44兩側的角狀突出45、45,用以夾箝該支撐軌道60。其他形式的滑動夾具43,例如以附彈簧的滑塊代替該角狀突出45的夾具,均可應用在本發明。由於該支撐軌道60乃是工業上的標準產品,該夾具的結構,毋庸在此贅述。Also shown in FIG. 1, the bus connector mount 40 is provided on the module body 10 to form an opening. The bus connector fixing base 40 mainly includes: sliding rails 41 and 41 formed in the opening 42 of the module body 10 . The bus connector mount 40 includes a slide clamp 43 formed on the module body 10 at the other end of the opening 42 for aligning a support rail (60, see FIG. 9) and clamping The support rail 60 fixes or slidably fixes the connector module 100 on the support rail 60. The shape and size of the opening 42 and the slide rails 41, 41 are not particularly limited, but must provide sufficient space and facilitate the loading and unloading path so that a bus connector (50, see FIG. 6) can be opened by the opening. 42 enters, slides along the slide rails 41, 41, and is fixed and stored in the slide rails 41, 41. The opening 42 is opened in the direction of the clamp 43 along the slide rails 41, 41, so that after the bus connector 50 enters, the connection terminal can protrude from the opening 42 to contact the bus structure located in the support rail 60. 61. The structure of the sliding clamp 43 is not particularly limited as long as the standard or custom support rail can be clamped, the connector module 100 is fixed, and the clamp state can be released by a simple operation to remove the connector mold. Group 100 is OK. Based on the track characteristics of the support rail 60, the slide jig 43 is preferably slidable on the support rail 60. The structure of the sliding jig 43 shown in Fig. 1 is the simplest jig design. There is basically only one recess 44 for the support rail 60 to enter, and angular projections 45, 45 on either side of the recess 44 for clamping the support rail 60. Other forms of the sliding jig 43, such as a jig with a spring-loaded slider instead of the angular projection 45, can be applied to the present invention. Since the support rail 60 is an industrial standard product, the structure of the jig is not necessarily described herein.
圖1所示的模組本體10兩側形成導引臂11、12,其內設導軌,以供配置有功能電路模組的電路板(70,參見圖9)可以***其中。如果該電路板70設有一總線連接器50,則該電路板70***該導引臂11、12內後,該總線連接器50會進入該固定座40,並從該滑動夾具43端的開口突出。在該滑動夾具43夾箝該支撐軌道60的位置下,該總線連接器50的總線連接端子即會接觸該支撐軌道60內的總線結構的金屬條,形成電性接觸。藉此與該總線結構形成總線連接。又該電路板70如於相對於該插槽35之位置配備延伸部,則該延伸部將會進入該插槽35內,與該串聯/並聯連接器31產生互動。The guide body 11 and 12 are formed on both sides of the module body 10 shown in FIG. 1, and a guide rail is disposed therein for a circuit board (70, see FIG. 9) configured with a functional circuit module to be inserted therein. If the circuit board 70 is provided with a bus connector 50, after the circuit board 70 is inserted into the guiding arms 11, 12, the bus connector 50 will enter the fixing base 40 and protrude from the opening of the sliding clamp 43 end. At the position where the sliding clamp 43 clamps the support rail 60, the bus connection terminal of the bus connector 50 contacts the metal strip of the bus structure in the support rail 60 to form electrical contact. Thereby a bus connection is formed with the bus structure. Again, if the board 70 is provided with an extension relative to the slot 35, the extension will enter the slot 35 to interact with the series/parallel connector 31.
該模組本體10的形狀當然不限於圖1所示的形狀。例如,該模組本體10也可形成盒體的形式,提供一外殼,以容納該電路板70以及其上所配置的電路、元件等。The shape of the module body 10 is of course not limited to the shape shown in FIG. For example, the module body 10 can also be formed in the form of a box, and a housing is provided to accommodate the circuit board 70 and the circuits, components, and the like disposed thereon.
圖2顯示適用於本發明連接器模組的串聯/並聯連接器31一種實施例的結構示意圖。圖中顯示4組連接端子組20,並顯示其中一組連接端子組20的截面。如圖所示,在本實施例中,該串聯/並聯連接器31包括一絕緣本體32,其上配置該4組連接端子組20,並以端子槽33以及舌片34等加以可拆卸的固定。該連接端子組20固定於該絕緣本體32的方式,當然不限於上述,更無任何技術上的限制。例如以射出方式固定,也屬可行。其連接端子組20數量也可隨應用需要而改變。2 shows a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of a series/parallel connector 31 suitable for use in the connector module of the present invention. The figure shows four sets of connection terminal groups 20, and shows a section of one of the connection terminal groups 20. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the series/parallel connector 31 includes an insulative housing 32 on which the four sets of connection terminal groups 20 are disposed, and are detachably fixed by terminal slots 33, tabs 34, and the like. . The manner in which the connection terminal group 20 is fixed to the insulative housing 32 is of course not limited to the above, and there is no technical limitation. For example, it is also feasible to fix by injection. The number of connection terminal sets 20 can also vary depending on the needs of the application.
絕緣本體32上提供一插槽35,沿該絕緣本體32長度方向延伸。其長度與寬度並無任何限制。但通常而言,其長度較好足以容納互相保持一預定距離的預定數量端子組。至於其寬度,則較好足以容納位在其內的端子,並能容納一外物***,例如該電路板70***。A slot 35 is provided on the insulative housing 32 and extends along the length of the insulative housing 32. There are no restrictions on its length and width. In general, however, the length is preferably sufficient to accommodate a predetermined number of sets of terminals that are maintained at a predetermined distance from one another. As for its width, it is preferably enough to accommodate the terminal located therein and can accommodate an external object insertion, for example, the circuit board 70 is inserted.
圖中所示的多組連接端子組20,各包括一第一彈片21與一第二彈片26。圖中顯示,該第一彈片21提供一第一接點23A、一第二接點24A及一第三接點25A,該第二、第三接點24A、25A位於該插槽35內,兩者沿一第一方向X配置。圖中也顯示,該第二彈片26提供一第四接點28A、一第五接點29A及一第六接點30A,該第五、第六接點29A、30A位於該插槽35內,兩者也沿該第一方向X配置。此外,該第五、第六接點29A、30A並分別與該第二、第三接點24A、25A形成彈性接觸。The plurality of sets of connection terminal groups 20 shown in the figure each include a first elastic piece 21 and a second elastic piece 26. The first elastic piece 21 is provided with a first contact 23A, a second contact 24A and a third contact 25A. The second and third contacts 24A, 25A are located in the slot 35. The person is configured along a first direction X. The second elastic piece 26 is provided with a fourth contact 28A, a fifth contact 29A and a sixth contact 30A. The fifth and sixth contacts 29A, 30A are located in the slot 35. Both are also arranged along the first direction X. Further, the fifth and sixth contacts 29A, 30A are in elastic contact with the second and third contacts 24A, 25A, respectively.
圖3為圖2的連接端子組20第一彈片21一種實施例側視圖。如圖所示,在本件較佳實例中,該第一彈片21包括一連接部22,以及連接到該連接部22上的第一彈性腳23、第二彈性腳24與第三彈性腳25。該第一接點23A、第二接點24A及第三接點25A即分別位在該第一彈性腳23、第二彈性腳24與第三彈性腳25上。組裝時,將該第一彈片21的第二彈性腳24與第三彈性腳25對準該插槽35向槽內推壓,使該第二彈性腳24與第三彈性腳25進入槽內,並將該第一彈性腳23保持在槽外,直到該插槽35的邊緣接觸,並頂住該連接部22為止。3 is a side view showing an embodiment of the first elastic piece 21 of the connection terminal group 20 of FIG. As shown in the preferred embodiment, the first elastic piece 21 includes a connecting portion 22, and a first elastic leg 23, a second elastic leg 24 and a third elastic leg 25 connected to the connecting portion 22. The first contact 23A, the second contact 24A and the third contact 25A are respectively located on the first elastic leg 23, the second elastic leg 24 and the third elastic leg 25. During assembly, the second elastic leg 24 and the third elastic leg 25 of the first elastic piece 21 are aligned with the slot 35 to push into the slot, so that the second elastic leg 24 and the third elastic leg 25 enter the slot. The first elastic leg 23 is held outside the slot until the edge of the slot 35 contacts and abuts the connecting portion 22.
另請參考圖4。圖4為圖2的連接端子組20第二彈片26一種實施例側視圖。如圖所示,在本件較佳實例中,該第二彈片26包括一本體部27,以及連接到該本體部27上的第四彈性腳28、第五彈性腳29與第六彈性腳30。該第四接點28A、第五接點29A及第六接點30A即分別位在該第四彈性腳28、第五彈性腳29與第六彈性腳30上。與第一彈片21相似,組裝時,將該第二彈片26的第五彈性腳29與第六彈性腳30對準該插槽35向槽內推壓,使該第五彈性腳29與第六彈性腳30進入槽內,並將該第四彈性腳28保持在槽外,直到該插槽35的台部接觸,並頂住該本體部27為止。Please also refer to Figure 4. 4 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of the second spring piece 26 of the connection terminal set 20 of FIG. As shown, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second elastic piece 26 includes a body portion 27, and a fourth elastic leg 28, a fifth elastic leg 29 and a sixth elastic leg 30 connected to the body portion 27. The fourth contact 28A, the fifth contact 29A and the sixth contact 30A are respectively located on the fourth elastic leg 28, the fifth elastic leg 29 and the sixth elastic leg 30. Similar to the first elastic piece 21, when assembled, the fifth elastic leg 29 and the sixth elastic leg 30 of the second elastic piece 26 are aligned with the slot 35 to push into the slot, so that the fifth elastic leg 29 and the sixth elastic leg 29 The elastic foot 30 enters the slot and retains the fourth resilient leg 28 outside the slot until the table portion of the slot 35 contacts and abuts the body portion 27.
組裝完成後,各組連接端子組20中,第一接點23A位在該絕緣本體32的一側外側,而該第四接點28A位在該絕緣本體32的相對側外側。該第一彈性腳23與該第四彈性腳28可以全部或一部分位在該絕緣本體的外側,只要能與屬於另一連接器模組的一組連接端子組形成電性接觸即可。After the assembly is completed, in each set of connection terminal groups 20, the first contact 23A is located outside one side of the insulative housing 32, and the fourth contact 28A is located outside the opposite side of the insulative housing 32. The first elastic leg 23 and the fourth elastic leg 28 may be located all or part of the outer side of the insulating body, so as to be in electrical contact with a group of connecting terminal groups belonging to another connector module.
在圖3所示的實例中,該第三彈性腳25與該第二彈性腳24,兩者的延伸部分保持一間距。在圖4所示的實例中,該第六彈性腳30與該第五彈性腳29,兩者的延伸部分保持一間距。但在本發明的其他實例中,該第三彈性腳25可以包圍該第二彈性腳24,兩者保持一間距,以形成外框狀。此外,該第六彈性腳30也可以包圍該第五彈性腳29,兩者保持一間距,以形成外框狀。其他各種彈性腳,乃至於連接端子組的形狀、結構設計,可由此行業專家根據需要決定。In the example shown in FIG. 3, the third resilient leg 25 and the second resilient leg 24, the extension of the two are maintained at a distance. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the sixth elastic leg 30 and the fifth elastic leg 29, the extension of the two are kept at a distance. However, in other examples of the invention, the third resilient foot 25 can enclose the second resilient leg 24 with a spacing therebetween to form an outer frame. In addition, the sixth elastic leg 30 can also surround the fifth elastic leg 29, and the two maintain a spacing to form an outer frame shape. The various other elastic feet, and even the shape and structural design of the connection terminal group, can be determined by the industry experts according to the needs.
再回到圖1。在圖1所示的模組本體10,供裝置該串聯/並聯連接器31之位置提供一收容座13,以收容該串聯/並聯連接器31。此外,該模組本體10並於該收容座13附近的兩側,提供開口14、15,以使該串聯/並聯連接器31的第一接點23A與第四接點28A,亦即第一彈性腳23及第四彈性腳28裸露於該模組本體10外部。當多數連接器模組並排配置時,例如並排裝置於該支撐軌道60上時,一連接器模組之串聯/並聯連接器31以其第一接點24A及第四接點28A,分別與前、後排連接器模組的串聯/並聯連接器的第四接點28A及第一接點24A,形成接觸。Go back to Figure 1. In the module body 10 shown in FIG. 1, a receiving seat 13 is provided at a position for the series/parallel connector 31 to accommodate the series/parallel connector 31. In addition, the module body 10 is provided with openings 14 and 15 on both sides of the receiving seat 13 so that the first contact 23A and the fourth contact 28A of the series/parallel connector 31, that is, the first The elastic legs 23 and the fourth elastic legs 28 are exposed outside the module body 10. When a plurality of connector modules are arranged side by side, for example, side by side on the support rail 60, the serial/parallel connector 31 of a connector module has its first contact 24A and the fourth contact 28A, respectively The fourth contact 28A and the first contact 24A of the series/parallel connector of the rear connector module form a contact.
本發明的串聯/並聯連接器31經過組裝後,各組連接端子組20的第二、第三接點24A、25A沿該第一方向X配置於該插槽35內。且該第五、第六接點29A、30A也沿該第一方向X配置於該插槽35內。該第五、第六接點29A、30A並分別與該第二、第三接點24A、25A形成彈性接觸。該插槽35在與該第一方向直交方向上的寬度足以容納一外物,例如該電路板70。故可在該外物70進入該插槽35時,解除該第二接點24A與該第五接點29A的接觸,以及該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A的接觸。After the series/parallel connector 31 of the present invention is assembled, the second and third contacts 24A, 25A of each group of connection terminal groups 20 are disposed in the slot 35 along the first direction X. The fifth and sixth contacts 29A, 30A are also disposed in the slot 35 along the first direction X. The fifth and sixth contacts 29A, 30A are in elastic contact with the second and third contacts 24A, 25A, respectively. The slot 35 has a width in a direction orthogonal to the first direction sufficient to accommodate a foreign object, such as the circuit board 70. Therefore, when the foreign object 70 enters the slot 35, the contact of the second contact 24A with the fifth contact 29A and the contact of the third contact 25A with the sixth contact 30A are released.
圖5A-C為本發明串聯/並聯連接器31應用狀態剖面圖。如圖所示,在圖5A的狀態下,該外物(電路板) 70正從圖的上方向下方***該插槽35中,但尚未進入該插槽35。此時,該第二接點24A與該第五接點29A,以及該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A均保持電性接觸。5A-C are cross-sectional views showing the application state of the series/parallel connector 31 of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in the state of Fig. 5A, the foreign object (circuit board) 70 is inserted into the slot 35 from the upper side to the lower side of the drawing, but has not yet entered the slot 35. At this time, the second contact 24A and the fifth contact 29A, and the third contact 25A and the sixth contact 30A are both in electrical contact.
在圖5B所示的狀態,該外物70首先接觸該第二接點24與該第五接點29,並繼續移動而頂開該第二接點24與該第五接點29,解除該第二接點24A與該第五接點29A的接觸狀態。其後,該外物70繼續沿該第一方向X***,並接觸該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A,再繼續移動而頂開該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A,解除該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A的接觸狀態。其狀態如圖5C所示。In the state shown in FIG. 5B, the foreign object 70 first contacts the second contact 24 and the fifth contact 29, and continues to move to open the second contact 24 and the fifth contact 29, releasing the The contact state of the second contact 24A and the fifth contact 29A. Thereafter, the foreign object 70 continues to be inserted along the first direction X, and contacts the third contact 25A and the sixth contact 30A, and then continues to move to open the third contact 25A and the sixth contact. 30A, the contact state of the third contact 25A with the sixth contact 30A is released. Its state is as shown in Fig. 5C.
在本發明的較佳實例中,該電路板70相對該串聯/並聯連接器31之處,提供一延伸部71。延伸部71上設有位置與該第二接點24A、第三接點25A及該該第五接點29A、該第六接點30A對應的連接端子72(例如位在該電路板70兩側面的金手指,參見圖9 )。該連接端子72提供在該電路板70兩側面,根據其長度不同,而位於該電路板70上,在該電路板70全部***該插槽35後,相對於該第二接點24A與該第五接點29A的位置,也可提供在相對於該第二接點24A與該第五接點29A的位置,並延伸到相對於該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A的位置。In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the circuit board 70 provides an extension 71 relative to the series/parallel connector 31. The extension portion 71 is provided with a connection terminal 72 corresponding to the second contact 24A, the third contact 25A, the fifth contact 29A, and the sixth contact 30A (for example, on both sides of the circuit board 70) Golden finger, see Figure 9). The connecting terminal 72 is provided on both sides of the circuit board 70, and is located on the circuit board 70 according to the length thereof. After the circuit board 70 is fully inserted into the slot 35, the second contact 24A and the first The position of the fifth contact 29A may also be provided at a position relative to the second contact 24A and the fifth contact 29A, and extended to a position relative to the third contact 25A and the sixth contact 30A.
當該電路板70***到插槽35底部,頂開該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A時,因該連接端子72長度不同,可能使連接端子72僅與該第二接點24A與該第五接點29A接觸,或與第二、第五、第三、第六接點24A、29A、25A、30A同時接觸,形成電性接觸。在該電接點同時與第二、第五、第三、第六接點24A、29A、25A、30A同時接觸的情形,原由該第一接點23A進入,經由該第二、第五兩接點24A、29A的接觸,以及該第三、第六接點25A、30A的接觸,而由第四接點28A送出的信號/電流,會經由該連接端子72進入該電路板70上的電路,經過處理、轉化後輸出。實現串接的功能。如果該連接端子72僅與第二、第五接點24A、29A接觸,則原由該第一接點23A進入,而由第四接點28A送出的信號/電流,會有分流因該第二、第五兩接點24A、29A與連接端子72的接觸,經由該連接端子72進入該電路板70上的電路,經過處理、轉化後輸出。實現並接的功能。When the circuit board 70 is inserted into the bottom of the slot 35 and the third contact 25A and the sixth contact 30A are opened, the connection terminal 72 may only be connected to the second contact 24A due to the different length of the connection terminal 72. The fifth contact 29A is in contact with or in contact with the second, fifth, third, and sixth contacts 24A, 29A, 25A, and 30A to form an electrical contact. When the electrical contact is simultaneously in contact with the second, fifth, third, and sixth contacts 24A, 29A, 25A, and 30A, the first contact 23A enters through the second and fifth connections. The contacts of the points 24A, 29A and the contacts of the third and sixth contacts 25A, 30A, and the signal/current sent by the fourth contact 28A enters the circuit on the circuit board 70 via the connection terminal 72. After processing, conversion and output. Implement the function of concatenation. If the connection terminal 72 is only in contact with the second and fifth contacts 24A, 29A, the first contact 23A enters, and the signal/current sent by the fourth contact 28A is shunted due to the second The contact between the fifth and second contacts 24A, 29A and the connection terminal 72 enters the circuit on the circuit board 70 via the connection terminal 72, and is processed, converted, and output. Achieve the function of parallel connection.
在上述過程中,該電路板70的延伸部71頂開該兩組接點,即第二接點24A與該第五接點29A,及該第三接點25A與該第六接點30A,當中一組接點時,另一組接點仍保持接觸或已經頂開;而該電路板70的延伸部71離開該兩組接點當中一組時,另一組接點或仍保持接觸或已經頂開。無論何者,都不會發生迴路瞬間斷路或導通的現象。藉此,提供支援熱插拔的效果。In the above process, the extending portion 71 of the circuit board 70 opens the two sets of contacts, that is, the second contact 24A and the fifth contact 29A, and the third contact 25A and the sixth contact 30A, While one set of contacts is in contact, the other set of contacts remains in contact or has been opened; and when the extension 71 of the circuit board 70 leaves one of the two sets of contacts, the other set of contacts remains in contact or Already opened. No matter what, there will be no instantaneous disconnection or conduction of the loop. In this way, the effect of supporting hot swapping is provided.
具有上述結構的連接器模組,提供一個或多個串聯/並聯連接器31,以及一個或多個總線連接器固定座40,可供插置總線連接器50。使用時可將配備總線連接器50的電路板70,以將該總線連接器50***該總線連接器固定座40,並使該電路板70的延伸部71***該串聯/並聯連接器31的插槽35的方式,結合該連接器模組100與該電路板70。完成的組件即如圖9所示。其後,將多數同樣組裝該連接器模組100的功能模組,以將該連接器模組的滑動夾具43夾箝相同支撐軌道60的方式,並排緊密排列。使該電路板70上配備的功能模組電路,可透過其串聯/並聯連接器31與其他並排該連接器模組形成串聯或並聯。並透過其總線連接器50,與其他功能模組形成總線連接。如此實現了三種連接模式。The connector module having the above structure provides one or more series/parallel connectors 31, and one or more bus connector mounts 40 for inserting the bus connector 50. The circuit board 70 equipped with the bus connector 50 can be used to insert the bus connector 50 into the bus connector holder 40, and the extension 71 of the circuit board 70 is inserted into the series/parallel connector 31. The slot 35 is combined with the connector module 100 and the circuit board 70. The completed component is shown in Figure 9. Thereafter, most of the functional modules of the connector module 100 are assembled in the same manner, so that the sliding clamps 43 of the connector module are clamped to the same support rail 60, and arranged closely in parallel. The functional module circuit provided on the circuit board 70 can be connected in series or in parallel with other parallel connector modules through its series/parallel connector 31. And through its bus connector 50, it forms a bus connection with other functional modules. This achieves three connection modes.
當然,該連接端子組100也可另提供一總線連接器50,並使該總線連接器50提供一組可拆卸的連接端子,以供功能模組以電路板70上的金屬端子,例如金手指連接。圖6即顯示適用於本發明連接器模組的總線連接器50一種實施例的結構示意圖。如圖所示,該總線連接器50包括一連接器本體51,以及配置在該本體51內的多數連接端子52。該連接端子52包括第一端子部53與第二端子部54,分別向相反方向延伸。該第一端子部53包含兩支彈性腳53A、53B,用以接觸並夾箝位在該支撐軌道60內的總線結構61中的金屬條62,以形成穩定的電性接觸。該第二端子54也包括兩支彈性腳54A、54B,用以接觸並夾箝位在該電路板70上的金屬端子,以形成穩定的電性接觸。該本體51內提供與端子52數量相同的端子槽55,以收容各端子52。如此形成的總線連接器50,可以***並固定在該模組本體10的總線連接器固定座40中。當該總線連接器50進入該固定座40,並從該滑動夾具43端的開口突出。在該滑動夾具43夾箝該支撐軌道60的位置下,該總線連接器50的總線連接端子52即會接觸該支撐軌道60內的總線結構的金屬條62,形成電性接觸。藉此與該總線結構形成總線連接。Of course, the connection terminal set 100 can also provide a bus connector 50, and the bus connector 50 can provide a set of detachable connection terminals for the function module to be a metal terminal on the circuit board 70, such as a gold finger. connection. Figure 6 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a bus connector 50 suitable for use in the connector module of the present invention. As shown, the bus connector 50 includes a connector body 51 and a plurality of connection terminals 52 disposed within the body 51. The connection terminal 52 includes a first terminal portion 53 and a second terminal portion 54, and respectively extends in opposite directions. The first terminal portion 53 includes two elastic legs 53A, 53B for contacting and clamping the metal strip 62 in the bus structure 61 in the support rail 60 to form a stable electrical contact. The second terminal 54 also includes two resilient legs 54A, 54B for contacting and clamping the metal terminals on the circuit board 70 to form a stable electrical contact. A terminal groove 55 of the same number as the terminal 52 is provided in the body 51 to accommodate each terminal 52. The bus connector 50 thus formed can be inserted and fixed in the bus connector mount 40 of the module body 10. When the bus connector 50 enters the fixing base 40, it protrudes from the opening of the sliding clamp 43 end. At the position where the sliding clamp 43 clamps the support rail 60, the bus connection terminal 52 of the bus connector 50 contacts the metal strip 62 of the bus structure in the support rail 60 to form electrical contact. Thereby a bus connection is formed with the bus structure.
在本發明的較佳實施例中,該第二端子54並不形成兩支彈性腳,而是以焊接等方式,結合在該電路板70上。在這種實例中,是以將該電路板70***該導引臂11、12內的方式,組合該電路板70 (含總線連接器50)與該連接器模組100。In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal 54 does not form two elastic legs, but is bonded to the circuit board 70 by soldering or the like. In this example, the circuit board 70 (including the bus connector 50) and the connector module 100 are combined in such a manner that the circuit board 70 is inserted into the guiding arms 11, 12.
具有上述特徵的總線連接器50,可以參考台灣專利公開案2012/40248號「端子台資料傳輸總線結構及使用該資料傳輸總線結構之端子台」。該案的說明內容,可作為本案參考。For the bus connector 50 having the above features, reference is made to Taiwan Patent Publication No. 2012/40248, "Terminal Block Data Transfer Bus Structure and Terminal Block Using the Data Transfer Bus Structure". The content of the case can be used as a reference for this case.
如上所述,該支撐軌道60實為一種工業上的標準配備,用來支撐多數例如端子台之功能模組。適用在本發明的總線結構,即建置在這種支撐軌道內。圖7即顯示適用於本發明連接器模組的總線結構61示意圖。圖8為其截面圖。如圖所示,該總線結構61為一板狀物體,其上開設多數凹槽63。該凹槽63向該總線結構61的長度方向延伸。該長度方向與該第一方向X垂直,故使多數並排的連接器模組100可以同時以其總線連接器50連接在該總線結構61上,並使其串聯/並聯連接器31前後相連。As described above, the support rail 60 is an industrial standard equipment for supporting a plurality of functional modules such as terminal blocks. A bus structure suitable for use in the present invention is built into such a support track. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a bus structure 61 suitable for use in the connector module of the present invention. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view thereof. As shown, the bus structure 61 is a plate-like object having a plurality of recesses 63 defined therein. This groove 63 extends in the longitudinal direction of the bus structure 61. The length direction is perpendicular to the first direction X, so that most of the side-by-side connector modules 100 can be simultaneously connected to the bus structure 61 by their bus connectors 50, and their series/parallel connectors 31 are connected back and forth.
該總線結構61的形狀並無特別限制,但須能容納在該支撐軌道60內,以善用該支撐軌道60所提供的空間,而無須額外的配備。在該凹槽63內配置一條金屬條62,使金屬條62平行排列。該多數金屬條62即形成總線,或稱匯流排。可以用來傳輸電源及/或信號。圖7、8顯示該總線結構61以翼片64掛設在該支撐軌道60上。但該翼片64並非絕對必要。這是因為該連接器模組100已經以滑動夾具43箝夾該支撐軌道60,並以該總線連接器50連接該總線結構61。結構可以相當穩固。The shape of the bus structure 61 is not particularly limited, but must be accommodated in the support rail 60 to make good use of the space provided by the support rail 60 without additional equipment. A metal strip 62 is disposed in the recess 63 to align the metal strips 62 in parallel. The plurality of metal strips 62 form a bus, or bus bar. Can be used to transmit power and / or signals. 7 and 8 show that the bus structure 61 is hung on the support rail 60 by the fins 64. However, the flap 64 is not absolutely necessary. This is because the connector module 100 has clamped the support rail 60 with the slide clamp 43 and the bus structure 61 is connected by the bus connector 50. The structure can be quite stable.
該總線連接器50可由該第一方向X進入該開口42,並沿該滑軌41、41移動,直到使該總線連接器50的總線連接端子52露出於該開口另一端外側時為止。將該連接器模組100以滑動夾具43夾掛在該總線結構61後,該總線連接器50的總線連接端子52即會與該總線結構61內的多數金屬條62分別接觸,形成電性連接,達成總線連接。The bus connector 50 can enter the opening 42 from the first direction X and move along the slide rails 41, 41 until the bus connection terminal 52 of the bus connector 50 is exposed outside the other end of the opening. After the connector module 100 is clamped on the bus structure 61 by the sliding clamp 43, the bus connection terminal 52 of the bus connector 50 is in contact with the plurality of metal strips 62 in the bus structure 61 to form an electrical connection. , to achieve a bus connection.
具有上述特徵的總線結構61,也可以參考台灣專利公開案2012/40248號「端子台資料傳輸總線結構及使用該資料傳輸總線結構之端子台」。該案的說明內容,可作為本案參考。For the bus structure 61 having the above characteristics, reference is also made to Taiwan Patent Publication No. 2012/40248, "Terminal Table Data Transmission Bus Structure and Terminal Table Using the Data Transmission Bus Structure". The content of the case can be used as a reference for this case.
圖7顯示本發明連接器模組一種實施例組合後應用示意圖。如圖所示,當該連接器模組100之總線連接器固定座40內插置有總線連接器50時,該總線連接器50之總線連接端子52會電性連接該支撐軌道60上的總線結構內的金屬條62。當多數連接器模組100並排配置於該支撐軌道60上時,一連接器模組之串聯/並聯連接器以其第一接點23A及第四接點28A,分別與前、後排連接器模組的串聯/並聯連接器的第四接點28A及第一接點23A,形成接觸。FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the application of an embodiment of the connector module of the present invention. As shown in the figure, when the bus connector 50 is inserted into the bus connector mount 40 of the connector module 100, the bus connection terminal 52 of the bus connector 50 is electrically connected to the bus on the support rail 60. Metal strip 62 within the structure. When a plurality of connector modules 100 are arranged side by side on the support rail 60, the serial/parallel connector of a connector module has a first contact 23A and a fourth contact 28A, respectively, and the front and rear connectors. The fourth contact 28A of the series/parallel connector of the module and the first contact 23A form a contact.
如上所述,本發明提供一種三模態的連接器模組,利用簡單的結構,提供工業上對於不同連接模態的需求。應屬一種進步的發明。As described above, the present invention provides a three-mode connector module that provides a commercial need for different connection modes with a simple structure. Should be a progressive invention.
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54B‧‧‧elastic feet
上述及其他本發明的目的與優點,可由以下詳細說明並參照所附圖式,而更形清楚。The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the aspects of the appended claims.
圖1顯示本發明連接器模組一種實施例的結構示意圖。 圖2顯示適用於本發明連接器模組的串聯/並聯連接器一種實施例的結構示意圖。 圖3為適用於圖2串聯/並聯連接器的連接端子第一彈片一種實施例側視圖。 圖4為適用於圖2串聯/並聯連接器的連接端子第二彈片一種實施例側視圖。 圖5A-C為圖2串聯/並聯連接器應用狀態剖面圖。 圖6顯示適用於本發明連接器模組的總線連接器一種實施例的結構示意圖。 圖7顯示適用於本發明連接器模組的總線結構示意圖。 圖8顯示圖7之總線結構截面圖。 圖9顯示本發明連接器模組一種實施例組合後應用示意圖。1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a connector module of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a series/parallel connector suitable for use in the connector module of the present invention. Figure 3 is a side elevational view of one embodiment of a first tab of a connection terminal suitable for use in the series/parallel connector of Figure 2. Figure 4 is a side elevational view of one embodiment of a second tab of a connection terminal suitable for use with the series/parallel connector of Figure 2. 5A-C are cross-sectional views showing the application state of the series/parallel connector of Fig. 2. Figure 6 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a bus connector suitable for use in the connector module of the present invention. Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of a bus structure suitable for use in the connector module of the present invention. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the bus structure of Figure 7. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the application of an embodiment of the connector module of the present invention.
100‧‧‧連接器模組 100‧‧‧Connector Module
10‧‧‧模組本體 10‧‧‧Module Ontology
11‧‧‧導引臂 11‧‧‧ Guide arm
12‧‧‧導引臂 12‧‧‧ Guide arm
13‧‧‧收容座 13‧‧‧Hosting
14‧‧‧開口 14‧‧‧ openings
15‧‧‧開口 15‧‧‧ openings
28‧‧‧第四彈性腳 28‧‧‧ Fourth elastic foot
31‧‧‧串聯/並聯連接器 31‧‧‧Series/parallel connectors
35‧‧‧插槽 35‧‧‧ slots
40‧‧‧總線連接器固定座 40‧‧‧Bus connector mount
41‧‧‧滑軌 41‧‧‧rails
42‧‧‧開口 42‧‧‧ openings
43‧‧‧滑動夾具 43‧‧‧Sliding fixture
44‧‧‧凹槽 44‧‧‧ Groove
45‧‧‧角狀突出 45‧‧‧ angular projection
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