Abstract:
The present invention discloses a high density module connector that includes a combining base, a plurality of connectors and a packaging module. A high density module connector is used to substitute a circuit board of a traditional patch panel, so as to overcome the shortcoming of replacing the whole circuit board when a certain wire clamp groove on the circuit board fails. If a connector in the high density module connector fails, it is necessary to change the connector only for the patch panel to be operated normally again. The high density module connector can separate the circuits and reduce the interference caused by the densely installed circuits effectively.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to a module connector, and more particularly to a high density module connector used for patch panels. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    As science and technology advance, Internet is used more extensively, and network devices have become indispensable equipments for every company. Due to the high demand on the transmission efficiency of network communication systems, not only the requirements for the wiring quality get higher, but the requirements for stability and convenience of network connectors also become stricter. 
         [0003]    Referring to  FIG. 1  for a traditional wire-bonded patch panel, the traditional patch panel  10  has a plurality of circuit boards  110  disposed therein, such that the network cable can be coupled to a plurality of wire clamp grooves  1101  on a circuit board  110  by wire bonding. The exterior of the patch panel  10  has a plurality of jack plugs (not shown in the figure) for users to insert a network cable into one of the jack plugs (not shown in the figure), so as to form an interconnect network communication circuit. However, it is necessary to replace the whole circuit board  110  in the traditional patch panel  10 , if any one of the plurality of wire clamp grooves  1101  on the circuit board  110  fails, and thus causing an increase of cost. Since the plurality of wire clamp grooves  1101  are densely located, there will be an issue of signal interference if every wire clamp groove  1101  is hooked up with a network cable. In view of the foregoing shortcomings, it demands immediate attentions for finding a way of developing a patch panel  10 , such that if a certain wire clamp groove  1101  fails, it is not necessary to replace the whole circuit board  110 , and the signal interference between the network circuits can be reduced. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    Therefore, it is a primary objective of the present invention to provide a high density module connector to substitute a circuit board of a traditional patch panel and improve the shortcoming of replacing the whole circuit board when a certain wire clamp groove on the circuit board fails. If a connector in the high density module connector fails, users only need to change the connector, so that the patch panel can be operated normally again. The high density module connector can effectively separate the circuits and reduce the interference caused by the densely installed circuits. 
         [0005]    The module connector comprises a combining base, a plurality of connectors and a packaging module. This panel includes a plurality of through holes and a plurality of grooves disposed on both sides of the panel. The combining base includes a plurality of separating bars for separating each connector, and thus the connectors can be arranged orderly. The combining base also includes a plurality of first latches and a plurality of second latches, and the first latches are coupled to a groove of the panel, and the plurality of second latches are coupled to the patch panel. The patch panel comprises a first through hole for mounting the high density module connector, a second through hole coupled to the corresponding second latch of the packaging module, and a third through hole for fixing the patch panel to a server box by a plurality of screws. 
         [0006]    The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken with the accompanying drawing. 
     
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0007]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a traditional wire-bonded patch panel; 
           [0008]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a high density module connector of the present invention; 
           [0009]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a high density module connector connected to a patch panel according to the present invention; 
           [0010]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the assembly of a high density module connector and the patch panel according to the present invention; and 
           [0011]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0012]    The above and other technical characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed taken with the accompanying drawings. 
         [0013]    Referring to  FIG. 2  for a perspective view of a high density module connector according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; the high density module connector  20  comprises a combining base  210 , a plurality of connectors  220  and a packaging module  230 . The combining base  210  comprises: a plurality of through holes  2101 ; a plurality of grooves  2102  disposed on both sides of the combining base  210 , and each connector  220  can be divided into a first casing  2201  and a second casing  2202  separately coupled separately to a network cable, and the jack plug  2203  of the second casing  2202  corresponds the through hole  2101  on the combining base  210 , such that the network cable can be passed through the through hole  2101  of the combining base  210  and connected to the connector  220 . The packaging module  230  has a plurality of separating bars  2301  disposed at upper and lower surfaces of the packaging module  230  for separating each connector  220 , such that the plurality of connector  220  can be arranged orderly and will not shaken sideway. A plurality of first latches  2302  are disposed on both left and right sides of the packaging module  230  and coupled to corresponding grooves  2102  of the panel  210  for fixing a plurality of connectors  220  tightly between the panel  210  and the packaging module  230 . A plurality of second latches  2303  are disposed on both upper and lower ends of the external side of the packaging module  230  and coupled to a patch panel (not shown in the figure). Similarly, another side of the packaging module  230  has a plurality of through holes  2304 , and each through hole  2304  corresponds to a jack plug (not shown in the figure) of the first casing  2201  of the connector  220 , such that the network cable can be passed through the through hole  2304  of the packaging module  230  and connected with the connector  220 , and finally connected to the combining base  210 , the plurality of connectors  220  and the packaging module  230  to constitute a complete high density module connector  20 . 
         [0014]    Referring to  FIG. 3  for the connection of a high density module connector with a patch panel according to the present invention, a lateral surface of the patch panel  30  has a plurality of first through holes  310  for mounting a plurality of high density module connectors  20  thereon, and the top and bottom of the patch panel  30  respectively correspond to a plurality of second through holes  320  coupled to a plurality of second latches  2303  of the high density module connector  20  for preventing the high density module connector  20  from falling out. Both left and right ends of the patch panel  30  separately include a plurality of third through holes  330 , and a plurality of screws (not shown in the figure) are passed through the third through holes  330  of the patch panel  30  for fixing the patch panel  30  in a server box (not shown in the figure). 
         [0015]    Referring to  FIG. 4  for a schematic view of the assembly of a high density module connector and a patch module according to the present invention together with  FIGS. 2 , and  3 , the patch panel  30  has four first through holes (not shown in  FIG. 4 ) for mounting four high density module connectors  20  respectively, and each high density module connector  20  has twelve connectors  220 , and thus the patch panel  30  can connect  48  pieces of network cables, and each network cable is separated by the connector  20  of the high density module to reduce the interference of the communication signals. If a certain connector  220  of the patch panel  30  fails, it is necessary to remove the high density module connector  20  at the failed connector  220  and replace the failed connector  220 , and then reinstall the high density module connector  20  and mount the high density module connector  20  into the patch panel  30 , so that the patch panel  30  can be operated normally again. However, the quantity of components used in this embodiment is given as an example for the illustration and not intended to limit the present invention. The patch panel  30  of the invention also can use four ports to connect four pieces of network cables, or eight ports to connect eight pieces of network cables, and so on. Further, the connector could be a network connector. 
         [0016]    Referring to  FIG. 5  for a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the high density module connector  20  comprises a combining base  210 , a plurality of connectors  220  and a packaging module  230 . The combining base  210  has a plurality of through holes  2101 , and both left and right sides of the panel have a plurality of grooves  2102 . Each connector  220  can be divided into a first casing  2201  and a second casing  2202  separately coupled with the network cable. Unlike the first preferred embodiment, the first casing  2201  of the plurality of network connectors has a jack plug (not shown in the figure), and a penetrating base  2204  disposed at the second casing  2202 , such that the network cable can be coupled to the connector  220  by wire bonding. Further, the plurality of connectors  220  respectively correspond to a plurality of through holes  2101  on the panel  210  thereon, such that the network cable can be passed through the through hole  2101  of the combining base  210  and connected to the connector  220 . The upper and lower surface in the packaging module have a plurality of separating bars  2301 , and thus the plurality of connectors  220  can be arranged orderly and will not shaken sideway. The left and right sides of the packaging module  230  have a plurality of first latches, and a groove of the packaging module corresponds to a latch of the panel for fixing the plurality of network connectors therein. Both left and right sides of the packaging module  230  have a plurality of first latches  2302  coupled to the corresponding grooves  2102  of the panel  210  for fixing the plurality of connectors  220  tightly between the combining base  210  and the packaging module  230 , and a plurality of second latches  2303  are installed on both upper and lower ends of the packaging module  230  for connecting the patch panel (not shown in the figure). Similarly, a plurality of through holes  2304  are disposed on another side of the packaging module  230 , and each through hole  2304  corresponds to a jack plug (not shown in the figure) of the first casing  2201  of the connector  220 , such that the network cable can be passed through the through hole  2304  of the packaging module  230  and connected to the connector  220  and finally coupled to the combining base  210 , the plurality of connectors  220  and the packaging module  230  to form a complete high density module connector  20 . 
         [0017]    In summation of the description above, the improved windshield wiper structure of the present invention effectively overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art, enhances the performance over the conventional structure and complies with the patent application requirements.