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    • 专利摘要:
    Latch for telecommunications connector. Disclosed is a connector assembly (10) in which a main body (12) and a latch element (30) are provided. In one aspect, the latch element (30) is formed as a spring and has a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) that can be pressed towards the main body (12) to allow the assembly connector (10) is inserted through a front side (102a) or a rear side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100). After insertion, the first portion (32) can then be released, so that a retaining structure (18) of the main body (12) and the structure of locking ribs (38) engage at opposite ends of an opening ( 102) to fix the connector assembly (10) within the opening (102). The same connector assembly (10) can be used without modifications with openings (102, 202, 302) of different sizes. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2584540A1
    申请号:ES201530419
    申请日:2015-03-27
    公开日:2016-09-28
    发明作者:Longinos DE DIOS MARTÍN；Antonio CARRERAS GARCÍA
    申请人:TE Connectivity AMP Espana SLU；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

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    Latch for telecommunications connector Background
    The electrical connectors are useful for providing a connection point for telecommunications systems. For example, RJ-type connectors can be provided as wall sockets where electronic data cables are terminated and complementary electrical sockets can be inserted into the sockets. Several installation environments require connectors of different types, so that the connector can be installed in a specifically sized opening or installed from a front or rear direction. Improvements are desired.
    Summary
    A connector assembly is disclosed. In one aspect, the connector assembly includes a main body that defines a base cavity operatively connected to a cable having a plurality of wires. In another aspect, the connector assembly includes a latch element connectable to the main body, in which the latch element allows the connector assembly to be installed in an opening from a front or rear side of the opening and in which the latch element allows the connector assembly to be installed in openings of various sizes. In one aspect, the latch element is formed as a spring having a first portion with a structure with locking ribs at a free end. In one aspect, the first portion and structure of blocking ribs can be depressed towards the main body to allow the connector assembly to be inserted through a front side or a back side of an opening in a panel and can be released so that the first retention structure and the structure of locking ribs engage at opposite ends of the opening to fix the connector assembly within the opening.
    A method for installing a connector assembly in an opening of a panel is also disclosed. The method may include the steps of providing a connector assembly of the aforementioned type; press the first portion and the structure of blocking nerves towards the main body; insert the connector assembly into the opening; and freeing from the first portion to allow the blocking rib structure and the first retention structure to be coupled to the panel to fix the connector assembly within the opening.
    Brief description of the drawings
    Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments are described with reference to the following figures, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, in which the reference numbers refer to equal parts in the various views, unless otherwise specified.
    Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a telecommunications connector assembly having a main body and a separate latch element having features that are examples of aspects in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
    Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the telecommunications connector assembly shown in Figure 1 with the latch element that has been attached to the main body.
    Figure 3 is a bottom front perspective view of the latch element shown in Figure 1.
    Figure 4 is a front perspective view of the assembled connector assembly shown in Figure 2, which has been terminated in a cable.
    Figure 5 is a side view of the assembled connector assembly and cable shown in Figure 4.
    Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the assembled connector assembly and cable shown in Figure 4 that is inserted into a first opening of a first connection panel, from the rear side of a connection panel.
    Figure 7 is a front perspective view of the assembled connector assembly and cable shown in Figure 4 that is inserted into the first opening from the front side of the first connection panel shown in Figure 6.
    Figure 8 is a front perspective view of the assembled connector assembly and cable shown in Figure 4 after being installed in the opening of the connection panel shown in Figures 6 and 7.
    Figure 9 is a front perspective view of the assembled connector assembly and cable shown in Figure 4 after being installed in a second connection panel having a second opening size.
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    Figure 10 is a side view of the connector assembly, the cable, and the second mounted connection panel shown in Figure 9
    Figure 11 is a front perspective view of the assembled connector assembly and cable shown in Figure 4 after it has been installed in a third connection panel having a third opening size.
    Figure 12 is a side view of the assembly, the cable, and the third mounted connection panel shown in Figure 11.
    Detailed description
    Various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which similar reference numbers represent similar parts and assemblies in the different views. The reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the claims attached to this document. In addition, any examples set forth herein are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments of the appended claims.
    A telecommunications connector assembly 10 is shown for connection with a cable 4 having a sheath 5 and a plurality of wires 6. In some examples, the sheath 5 can be formed from a braid, mesh, or sheet metal. In one example, the cable 4 includes a plurality of insulated copper wires 6, while the connector assembly includes a main body 12 configured as a modular or RJ-type connector. As shown, the main body of the telecommunications connector 12 includes a base cavity 14 to receive a corresponding plug connector (not shown). In one aspect, the main body 12 includes a plurality of electrical contact elements 16 for which the electrical connection is made to the cables 6. In one aspect, the connector assembly 10 may include a cable management part 20 connected to the main body 12 for receiving and retaining the wires 6 of the cable 4, such that the wires 6 can be terminated correctly in the connector assembly 10. The main body 12 can also be provided with a retention structure 18 having elements 18a and 18b, opposite the latch element 30, to also fix the connector assembly 10 inside the opening 102.
    In one aspect, the telecommunications connector assembly 10 includes a latch element 30 that can be detachably attached to the main body 12. The latch element 30 is for fixing the connector assembly 10 within an opening 102 of a panel of connector 100. In one example, the latch element 30 is a unitary structure formed from a metal material, such as steel. A plastic material can also be used, although metal is preferred because of the most suitable strength and flexibility properties, and because the metal allows the latch element 30 to be made of a relatively thin material. When metal is used, latch element 30 can also serve to provide a grounding path.
    As seen more easily in Figures 1 and 3, the latch element 30 may be provided with a first portion 32 and a second portion 34 which are joined by a third portion 36. As presented, the third portion 36 is curved or represents a folded portion of the latch element 30, such that the third portion 36 allows the latch element to perform a spring function. As shown, the third portion 36 supports the first portion 32 at a non-zero angle with respect to the second portion 34.
    In one aspect, the first portion 32 includes a pair of blocking ribs 38, wherein each of the blocking ribs includes a first rib 38a and a second rib 38b apart. The blocking rib structures 38 are for coupling with the connector panel 100 adjacent to the opening 102. Once installed, the first rib 38a is coupled to a front side 100a of the connector panel 100, while the second ribs 38b they are coupled to a rear side 100b of the connector panel 100, such that the connector assembly 10 is locked in position in the opening 102.
    In another aspect, the second portion 34 includes a retention structure 40. The retention structure 40 is to provide a secure connection between the latch element 30 and the main body 12 of the connector assembly 10. As shown, the structure of retention 40 includes a pair of tongues 42. The tongues 42 are arranged at an angle with respect to the rest of the retention structure 40, thereby creating a height difference between the tongues 42 and the rest of the retention structure 40. With reference to Figure 1, it can be seen that the main body 12 is provided with a pair of groove structures 19 that are configured to receive the side edges 40a, 40b of the retention structure to the tabs 42. To facilitate installation of the latch element 30 on the main body 12, the retention structure 40 also includes a ramp section 44 to displace the retention structure of the restant portion e of the second portion 34. This displacement allows the latch element 30 to be installed such that at least part of the second portion 34 can be adjacent to the main body 12, as shown in Figure 2.
    Referring to Figure 1, it can be seen that the latch element 30 is aligned with the main body 12 so that the side edges 40a, 40b of the retention structure 40 can slide into the respective groove structures 19. As side edges 40a, 40b enter slot structures 19 and the
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    latch element 30 is pushed in a direction towards the cable management part 20, the tabs 42 eventually deform elastically on the upper edge 12a of the main body 12 and snap into the cavities 17 located in the main body 12. Once the tabs 42 are inside the cavities 17, the latch element 30 is fixed to the main body connector 12 such that the latch element 30 cannot move in a direction towards the cavity 14. Other approaches to fix The latch element 30 to the main body 12 can also be used without departing from the concepts described herein, for example, fasteners, adhesives, differently configured tabs, handles, and other methods and structures can be used.
    Referring to Figure 6, it can be seen that the connector assembly 10 can be installed from a rear side 100b of a connection panel 100 and into an opening 102. Figure 7 shows that the connector assembly 10 can also be installed of a front side 100a of the connection panel 100 in the opening 102. This feature of being able to insert the connector assembly 10 into the opening 102 from either side of the plate 100 is an improvement over the prior art connectors, that can only be inserted from one address.
    As can be seen in Figure 8, the connector assembly 10 has been completely installed in the opening 102 (from any direction), so that the ribs 38a and the retention element 18a are fixed against the first side 100a of the plate 100 and so that the ribs 38b and the retaining element 18b are fixed against the second side 100b of the plate 100. To move the connector assembly 10 from any of the positions shown in Figure 6 or 7, a user simply presses the free end 32a of the first portion 32 of the latch element 30 towards the main body 12 until there is sufficient space to insert the tabs 38a or 38b (depending on the direction of insertion) through the opening 102. Once it is has reached this position, the user can release the first portion 32 and the elastic action caused by the third portion 36 will press the main body 12 towards the top of the opening 102. At this point, the connector 10 is attached to plate 100.
    A major benefit of the disclosed structure having an elastic type latch element 30 and a low profile main body 12 is that the same connector assembly 10 can be installed in the panel openings of several different sizes. For example, in the embodiment shown in Figure 8, there is a height H1 remaining between the main body 12 and the lower part of the opening 102 that can be accommodated by the latch. Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the same connector assembly 10 is shown as being connected to a different plate 200, which has an opening 202 that is smaller than the opening 102, resulting in a remaining height H2 that It is less than the height H1. Referring to Figures 11 and 12, the same connector assembly 10 is shown as being connected to another plate 300 having an opening 302 that is larger than the opening 102, resulting in a remaining height H3 that is greater than the height H1. In one example, the connector assembly 10 can be mounted on plates having opening heights of 19.3 millimeters (mm), 20.07 mm, and 20.6 mm, all of which are standard size telecommunications openings which normally require differently configured connectors.
    The various embodiments described above are provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed to limit the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize various modifications and changes that can be made without following the examples of embodiments and applications illustrated and described herein, and without departing from the true spirit and scope of the description.
    Parts List
    4 wire
    5 case
    6 threads or filaments
    10 connector set
    12 main body
    12th latch tongue cavity
    14 base cavity
    16 electrical conductors
    17 cavity
    18 retention structure
    18th element
    18b second element
    19 channel structure
    20 part of cable organization
    30 retention element
    32 first portion
    32nd free end
    34 second portion
    36 third portion
    38 blocking nerve structure
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    38th first nerve
    38b second nerve
    40 retention structure
    40th first side edge
    40b second side edge
    42 tabs
    44 ramp structure
    权利要求:
    Claims (18)
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    1. A connector assembly (10), comprising:
    to. a main body (12) having a base cavity (14) within which a plurality of electrical contact elements (16) are arranged, the main body having a first retention structure (18); Y
    b. a latch element (30) mounted on the main body (12), the latch element (30) being formed as a flexible metal spring having a first portion (32) attached to a second portion (34) by a portion folded (36), the first portion (34) having a structure of blocking ribs (38) at a free end (32a) opposite the third portion (36);
    C. wherein the first portion (32) and the blocking rib structure (38) can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a rear side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100) and can be released so that the first retention structure (18) and the structure of locking ribs (38) are coupled to opposite ends of the opening (102) to fix the connector assembly (10) inside the opening (102).
    [2]
    2. The connector assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the bent portion (36) has a curved shape.
    [3]
    3. The connector assembly (10) of claim 2, wherein the folded portion (36) places the first portion (32)
    at an angle other than zero with respect to the second portion (34) in a relaxed state.
    [4]
    4. The connector assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the latch element (30) is slidably mounted on the main body (12).
    [5]
    5. The connector assembly (10) of claim 4, wherein the main body (12) includes a channel structure (19) in which the latch element (30) is slidably mounted.
    [6]
    6. The connector assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the latch element (30) further includes some
    bent tongues (42), which are each elastically deflected in a recessed cavity (17) of the body
    main (12) to fix the latch element (30) to the main body (12).
    [7]
    7. A connector assembly (10), comprising:
    to. a main body (12) having a base cavity (14), within which a plurality of electrical contact elements (16) are arranged, the main body having a first retention structure (18); Y
    b. a latch element (30) mounted on the main body (12), the latch element (30) being formed as a spring having a first portion (32) with a locking rib structure (38) at a free end (32a);
    C. wherein the first portion (32) and the blocking rib structure (38) can be depressed towards the main body (12) to allow the connector assembly (10) to be inserted through a front side (102a) or a rear side (102b) of an opening (102) in a panel (100) and can be released so that the first retention structure (18) and the structure of locking ribs (38) are coupled to opposite ends of the opening (102) to fix the connector assembly (10) inside the opening (102).
    [8]
    8. The connector assembly (10) of claim 6, wherein the latch element (30) is formed of a metal material.
    [9]
    9. The connector assembly (10) of claim 7, wherein the latch element (30) is slidably mounted on the main body (12).
    [10]
    10. The connector assembly (10) of claim 9, wherein the main body (12) includes a channel structure (19) in which the latch element (30) is slidably mounted.
    [11]
    11. The connector assembly (10) of claim 10, wherein the latch element (30) further includes bent tongues (42) that are each elastically bent in a recessed cavity (17) of the main body (12 ) to fix the latch element (30) to the main body (12).
    [12]
    12. The connector assembly (10) of claim 7, wherein the connector assembly (10) is an RJ type connector.
    [13]
    13. A method for installing a connector assembly (10) in an opening (102) of a panel (100), the method comprising:
    to. provide a connector assembly (10) that includes:
    i. a main body (12) having a base cavity (14) within which a plurality of electrical contact elements (16) are arranged, the main body having a first retention structure (18); Y
    ii. a latch element (30) mounted on the main body (12), the latch element (30) being formed as a spring having first portion (32) with a structure of locking ribs (38) in
    a free end (32a);
    b. press the first portion (32) and the structure of blocking ribs (38) towards the main body (12);
    C. insert the connector assembly (10) into the opening; Y
    d. release the first portion (32) to allow the structure of blocking nerves (38) and the first structure
    Retention 5 (18) is coupled to the panel (100) to fix the connector assembly (10) inside the opening (102).
    [14]
    14. The method of claim 13, wherein the latch element (30) is formed of a metal material.
    [15]
    15. The method of claim 13, which further includes the step of assembling the latch element (30) in the main body (12).
    [16]
    16. The method of claim 15, wherein the assembly step includes sliding the retaining element (30) over the main body (12).
    The method of claim 16, wherein the sliding step includes sliding side portions
    of the latch element (30) in the channel structures (19) of the main body (12).
    [18]
    18. The method of claim 17, which further includes providing bent tongues (42) in the bolt element (30) that are each elastically bent within a recessed cavity (17) of the main body (12)
    20 during the sliding stage of the latch element (30) on the main body (12).
    [19]
    19. The method of claim 13, wherein the connector assembly (10) is an RJ type connector.
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