Connector module and method for producing same

A plug connector module for receiving a plug connector modular frame, the plug connector module comprising:

• a substantially cuboid insulating member (1, 1′), having
• two mutually parallel, opposing end faces (15, 15′),
• wherein the end faces (15, 15′) have a substantially rectangular basic shape having a length (L, L′) and a width (B15, B15′), wherein the length (L, L′) extends in an insertion direction(S) and exceeds the width (B15, B15′),
• wherein an outwardly facing securing lug (14, 14′) is formed on both end faces (15, 15′),
• wherein the two securing lugs (14, 14′) differ from each other in terms of their size and/or shape in order to thereby ensure a correct orientation of the plug connector module (1, 1′) in the plug connector modular frame,
• two mutually opposing side faces (18, 18′) which are arranged perpendicularly to the end faces (15, 15′),
• wherein the side faces (18, 18′) also have a substantially rectangular basic shape and are wider than the two end faces (15, 15′), and
• a connection region (12, 12′) which is arranged at a first end of the insulating member (1, 1′), and
• an insertion region (11, 11′) which is arranged at a second end of the insulating member (1, 1′) opposite the first end, and
• two continuous receiving openings (120, 120′) which connect the connection region (12,12′) to the insertion region (11, 11′),
• of which one receiving opening (120, 120′) is arranged in each case on one of the two end faces (15, 15′) so as to extend in the insertion direction(S), and
• at least two locking means (13, 13′) for locking two contact springs (3) which can be locked on the insulating member (1, 1′) from an outer side at the end face, and
• two contact apertures (150), of which one is arranged in one of the two end faces (15, 15′) in each case;
• two elementary connectors (2, 2′), of which one is received and retained in each receiving opening (120, 120′) of the insulating member (1, 1′) or at least can be received and retained therein, wherein each of the two elementary connectors (2, 2′) has
• an individual shielding housing (20, 20′) and
• a plug contact arranged in the shielding housing (20, 20′);
• and
• the two contact springs (3, 3′) which can be locked onto the insulating member (1, 1′) from the outer side at the end and which each have at least the following:
• an inner contact tongue (315), by means of which the contact spring (3) in a locked state thereof engages through the contact aperture (150) of the respective end face (15, 15′) in order to electrically contact the shielding housing (20, 20′) of the respective elementary plug (2, 2′), and
• an outer contact tongue (316) for electrically contacting the plug connector modular frame.