Anomaly detection mechanism and connector

Abstract

One of the objectives is to provide an abnormality detection mechanism capable of detecting abnormalities in connectors. [Solution] An abnormality detection mechanism according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a connector and a socket module that can be mated with the connector, wherein the connector has a first elastic member having an engagement portion that engages with an insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with mating with the socket module, and a conductor member provided on at least the first elastic member and capable of conducting electricity with the socket module mated with the connector, wherein the socket module has an application portion that applies a voltage to the conductor member and a detection portion that detects the conduction of electricity with the conductor member based on the application of the voltage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an abnormality detection mechanism, a connector, and a socket module.

Background Art

[0002] There is a technology for detecting that a connector is in a mated state.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that fitting detection is performed by a detection circuit formed by fitting a lever-type connector and a mating connector.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Elastic members such as springs may be provided in connectors such as connection connectors for fiber channels. This elastic member may be provided with a mechanism for maintaining the mating state with a mating connector (hereinafter also referred to as a socket). For example, the elastic member has protrusions. When the connector is mated with the socket, the protrusions engage with the insertion port of the socket. As a result, it becomes possible to prevent the connector from falling out of the socket. That is, the connector is held in a state of being mated with the socket.

[0006] If a connector is damaged or deteriorated, the mechanism for maintaining the mated state may fail to function. For example, if the elastic component is damaged, the engagement between the projection and the socket's insertion opening may be released, and the connector may fall out of the socket due to vibration or shock. This would interrupt communication through the connector and socket. Therefore, it is essential to quickly detect any damage or deterioration to the connector.

[0007] This disclosure has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and one of its purposes is to provide an abnormality detection mechanism, etc., capable of detecting abnormalities in connectors. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] An abnormality detection mechanism according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a connector and a socket module matable with the connector, wherein the connector has a first elastic member having an engagement portion that engages with an insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with mating with the socket module, and a conductor member provided on at least the first elastic member and capable of conducting electricity with the socket module mated with the connector, and the socket module has an application portion that applies a voltage to the conductor member and a detection portion that detects the conduction of electricity with the conductor member based on the application of the voltage.

[0009] A connector according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a connector that mates with a socket module, comprising: a first elastic member having an engaging portion that engages with an insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with mating with the socket module; and a conductor member provided on at least the first elastic member and capable of conducting electricity with the socket module mated with the connector.

[0010] A socket module according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a socket module in which, upon mating with a connector, a first elastic member of the connector engages with an insertion opening, and comprises an application unit for applying a voltage to at least a conductor member provided on the first elastic member of the mated connector, and a detection unit for detecting the conduction of current between the conductor member and the applied voltage. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] It can detect abnormalities in the connector. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the anomaly detection mechanism of this disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows an example of a configuration including the connector of this disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a first block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the anomaly detection mechanism of this disclosure. [Figure 4] Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of the anomaly detection mechanism of this disclosure. [Figure 5] The second figure shows an example of a configuration including the connector of this disclosure. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of a connector in which an abnormality occurred. [Figure 7] This is a second block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the anomaly detection mechanism of this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0014] <First Embodiment> An overview of the anomaly detection mechanism of the first embodiment will be described.

[0015] The abnormality detection mechanism in the present disclosure includes a connector and a socket module. The connector is a connecting component provided on a cable used in a communication device. The socket module is a network interface module that can be fitted with the connector. For example, the connector is a connector of an optical fiber cable. The socket module may be an optical transceiver module such as an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver. By fitting the connector with the socket module, an electrical connection can be made between the socket module. That is, communication using the cable provided with the connector, the socket module, and the connection device connected to the socket module is realized. Note that the connector and the socket module are not limited to this example.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a first diagram showing an example of the configuration of the abnormality detection mechanism. The abnormality detection mechanism 100 includes a connector 1 and a socket module 10.

[0017] In the example of FIG. 1, the connector 1 is provided on the cable 5. The connector 1 has a first elastic member 2 and a conductor member 6. In the example of FIG. 1, the first elastic member 2 is provided on the surface of the housing 4 of the connector 1 on the +z direction side. The housing 4 incorporates contacts including contacts for making an electrical connection.

[0018] The first elastic member 2 has an engaging portion 3 that engages with the insertion port 11 of the socket module 10 in response to the fitting with the socket module 10. When the connector 1 is inserted into the insertion port 11 in the -x direction, the first elastic member 2 is pressed from the +z direction and deformed in the -z direction. When the connector 1 is inserted into the insertion port 11 and the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are fitted together, the deformed first elastic member 2 tries to return to its natural state. That is, the first elastic member 2 operates in the +z direction. At this time, the engaging portion 3 engages with a part of the insertion port. For example, the engaging portion 3 catches on a member provided on the +z direction side surface inside the insertion port 11. Thereby, the fitting state between the connector 1 and the socket module 10 is maintained. In this state, when the first elastic member 2 is pressed from the +z direction, the engaging state is released. In this state, the connector 1 can be removed from the socket module 10. Note that the shape of the first elastic member 2 is not limited to this example.

[0019] The conductor member 6 is a member that can be energized with the socket module 10 when the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are fitted together. The conductor member 6 is made of, for example, metal, but is not limited to this. The conductor member 6 may be made of a material that can be energized. The hatched portion in the example of FIG. 2 indicates the conductor member 6.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a first diagram showing an example of a configuration including a connector. Specifically, FIG. 2 is a view of the connector 1 in FIG. 1 seen from the +z direction side. Also in this example, the hatched portion indicates the conductor member 6. When the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are fitted together, the conductor member 6 is connected to a circuit provided in the socket module 10. That is, the conductor member 6 forms a closed circuit with the circuit in the socket module 10. Thereby, the conductor member 6 can be energized with the socket module 10.

[0021] In the examples shown in Figures 1 and 2, the conductor member 6 is provided on both the first elastic member 2 and the housing 4. By providing the conductor member 6 on at least the first elastic member 2 in this way, if, for example, the first elastic member 2 is damaged, the conductor member 6 will become unable to conduct electricity. Therefore, by detecting the presence or absence of current flow in the detection unit described later, abnormalities, particularly those related to the first elastic member 2, can be detected. Note that the installation examples of the conductor member 6 are not limited to those shown in Figures 1 and 2. The conductor member 6 may be provided only on the first elastic member 2. In this case, the conductor member 6 may be able to conduct electricity with the socket module 10 via the portion of the insertion opening 11 that contacts the first elastic member 2. Alternatively, the conductor member 6 may be provided extending from the front (+z direction) surface to the back (-z direction) surface of the first elastic member 2. The conductor member 6 should be provided so as to form a closed circuit with the circuit inside the socket module 10 when the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are mated.

[0022] Figure 3 is a first block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the abnormality detection mechanism. In the example in Figure 3, the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are shown mated together. That is, the conductor member 6 is in a state where it can conduct electricity. In the example in Figure 3, the conductor member 6 forms a closed circuit with the application part 12.

[0023] The socket module 10 comprises an application unit 12 and a detection unit 13. The application unit 12 applies a voltage to the conductive member 6. The application of voltage by the application unit 12 causes current to flow in the closed circuit including the application unit 12 and the conductive member 6. The detection unit 13 detects the energization with the conductive member 6 based on the applied voltage. For example, the detection unit 13 detects that the conductive member 6 is energized by detecting the current flowing in the closed circuit including the application unit 12 and the conductive member 6.

[0024] As described above, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 comprises a connector 1 and a socket module 10 that can be mated with the connector 1. In this case, the connector 1 has a first elastic member 2 having an engagement portion 3 that engages with the insertion opening 11 of the socket module 10 in accordance with mating with the socket module 10, and a conductor member 6 provided on at least the first elastic member 2 and capable of conducting electricity with the socket module 10 mated with the connector 1. The socket module 10 also has an application portion 12 that applies voltage to the conductor member 6 and a detection portion 13 that detects the conduction of electricity with the conductor member based on the application of voltage.

[0025] If the first elastic member 2 is damaged or its elasticity deteriorates, the engagement between the engaging portion 3 and the insertion opening 11 may be released. For example, suppose the first elastic member 2 is damaged. In this case, suppose the first elastic member 2 has lost the ability to return to its natural state from a state deformed by pressure from the +z direction. That is, in the example in Figure 1, the engaging portion 3 will no longer catch on the +z-side surface inside the insertion opening 11, and engagement between the engaging portion 3 and the insertion opening 11 will be impossible. If a connector 1 having such an abnormal first elastic member 2 is mated with a socket module 10, there is a risk that the connector 1 may come loose from the socket module 10 due to vibration and shock. If this occurs, communication via the connector 1 and socket module 10 will be interrupted.

[0026] In contrast, the abnormality detection mechanism 100, with the above configuration, can quickly detect abnormalities such as damage to the first elastic member 2 by detecting whether or not current is flowing through the conductor member 6. In other words, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 can detect abnormalities in the connector. Therefore, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 can help avoid, for example, a sudden interruption of communication caused by the connector 1 falling out of the socket module 10.

[0027] <Second Embodiment> Next, the anomaly detection mechanism 100 of the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the anomaly detection mechanism 100 described in the first embodiment will be described in more detail. Note that some explanations that overlap with the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0028] Figure 4 is a second diagram showing an example of the configuration of the anomaly detection mechanism. Similar to the example in Figure 1, the anomaly detection mechanism 100 comprises a connector 1 and a socket module 10.

[0029] The example in Figure 4 differs from the example in Figure 1 in that the connector 1 has a second elastic member 7. That is, the connector 1 has a first elastic member 2, a conductor member 6, and a second elastic member 7.

[0030] The second elastic member 7 is a member that presses against the first elastic member 2. Specifically, a part of the second elastic member 7 is in contact with the first elastic member 2. When the second elastic member 7 is pressed from the +z direction (i.e., when it is pushed), the first elastic member 2, which is in contact with the second elastic member 7, is also pressed. For example, if a person presses against the second elastic member 7 and inserts the connector 1 into the socket module 10, the first elastic member 2 is also pressed, making it possible to insert and remove the connector 1 from the socket module 10.

[0031] The conductor member 6 is provided at least on the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7. In the example in Figure 5, the hatched area indicates the conductor member 6. The conductor member 6 is also provided at the contact portion between the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7.

[0032] Figure 5 is a second diagram showing an example of a configuration including a connector. Specifically, Figure 5 is a view of connector 1 of Figure 4 from the +z direction side. In Figure 5 as well, the hatched area indicates the conductor member 6. The conductor member 6 includes a first electrode member 61, a second electrode member 62, and a third electrode member 63.

[0033] The first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62 are provided on the first elastic member 2 at least. In this case, the first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62 do not come into contact with each other. The third electrode member 63 is provided on the second elastic member 7. The third electrode member 63 is provided at least on the contact portion between the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7. That is, by the contact between the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7, the first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62 can conduct electricity through the third electrode member 63.

[0034] In other words, the conductor member 6 is provided on at least the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7. The conductor member 6 then forms a closed circuit with the socket module 10, which is mated with the connector 1, by contacting the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7.

[0035] Therefore, if the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7 do not come into contact, the first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62 will not be electrically connected. Figure 6 shows an example of the connector configuration. Specifically, Figure 6 shows an example of a connector in which an abnormality has occurred. If an abnormality such as damage or elastic deterioration occurs in the first elastic member 2, the force with which the first elastic member 2 returns to its natural state deteriorates. For example, the natural state of the first elastic member 2 after elastic deterioration will be lower than the natural state before elastic deterioration. In the example in Figure 6, the first elastic member 2 in which the abnormality has occurred is lower in the -z direction than the normal first elastic member 2 shown in Figure 4. In this case, the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7 do not come into contact. In such a case, even if the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are mated together, the conductor member 6 will not conduct electricity.

[0036] Note that the installation examples of the conductor member 6 are not limited to those shown in Figures 4 and 5. The conductor member 6 may be provided only on the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7. In this case, the conductor member 6 may be able to conduct electricity with the socket module 10 via the portion of the insertion opening 11 that contacts the first elastic member 2. Alternatively, the conductor member 6 may be provided on either the front or back surface of the first elastic member 2, or on either the front or back surface of the second elastic member 7. For example, the first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62 may be provided on the front surface of the first elastic member 2, and the third electrode member 63 may be provided on the back surface of the second elastic member 7. The conductor member 6 should be provided so as to form a closed circuit with the circuit inside the socket module 10 when the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are mated together.

[0037] Figure 7 is a second block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the anomaly detection mechanism. In the example in Figure 7, the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are shown in a mated state.

[0038] The socket module 10 comprises an application unit 12 and a detection unit 13. When a voltage is applied by the application unit 12, current flows in a closed circuit that includes the application unit 12 and the conductor member 6, which includes a first electrode member 61, a second electrode member 62, and a third electrode member 63.

[0039] The detection unit 13 detects that the conductor member 6 is energized by detecting the current flowing in the closed circuit including the application unit 12 and the conductor member 6. The detection unit 13 may also detect the mating of the connector 1 and the socket module 10. For example, the detection unit 13 may detect the mating of the connector 1 and the socket module 10 by detecting that the contacts of the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are connected. Alternatively, the detection unit 13 may detect the mating of the connector 1 and the socket module 10 by detecting that communication is taking place between the connector 1 and the socket module 10.

[0040] The detection unit 13 may detect an abnormality if it does not detect current flow with the conductor member 6. As shown in the example in Figure 6, if the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7 are not in contact, the detection unit 13 will not detect current flow with the conductor member 6. In this case, the detection unit 13 may output information indicating the occurrence of an abnormality.

[0041] Furthermore, the detection unit 13 may detect as an abnormality if it does not detect current flow to the conductor member 6 when the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are mated. In other words, if the detection unit 13 does not detect current flow when the connector 1 is mated, it may output information indicating the occurrence of an abnormality.

[0042] For example, the detection unit 13 may output information indicating the occurrence of an anomaly to an information processing device 20 that is communicatively connected to the socket module 10. The information processing device 20 is, for example, a server device, but is not limited to that. In this case, the detection unit 13 may cause an output device such as a speaker and a display, which are either owned by or connected to the information processing device 20, to output information indicating the occurrence of an anomaly. Specifically, the detection unit 13 may generate an alarm in the information processing device 20 as information indicating the occurrence of an anomaly.

[0043] When the connector 1 and the socket module 10 are mated, the detection unit 13 may output information indicating that there is no abnormality in the connector 1 if it detects that current is flowing to the conductor member 6. For example, the detection unit 13 may cause the output device of the information processing device 20 to output information indicating that there is no abnormality in the connector 1.

[0044] Furthermore, if the socket module 10 is equipped with a light-emitting element such as a lamp, the detection unit 13 may illuminate the light-emitting element depending on whether or not an abnormality has occurred. For example, the detection unit 13 may illuminate the light-emitting element when it detects that an abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, the detection unit 13 may illuminate the light-emitting element in red if an abnormality has occurred, and in blue if no abnormality has occurred.

[0045] As described above, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 comprises a connector 1 and a socket module 10 that can be mated with the connector 1. In this case, the connector 1 has a first elastic member 2 having an engagement portion 3 that engages with the insertion opening 11 of the socket module 10 in accordance with mating with the socket module 10, and a conductor member 6 provided on at least the first elastic member 2 and capable of conducting electricity with the socket module 10 mated with the connector 1. The socket module 10 also has an application portion 12 that applies voltage to the conductor member 6 and a detection portion 13 that detects the conduction of electricity with the conductor member based on the application of voltage.

[0046] If damage or deterioration of elasticity occurs in the first elastic member 2, the engagement between the engaging portion 3 and the insertion opening 11 may be released. If a connector 1 having such an abnormal first elastic member 2 is mated with a socket module 10, vibration and shock may cause the connector 1 to detach from the socket module 10. This would interrupt communication between the connector 1 and the socket module 10.

[0047] In contrast, with the above configuration, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 can quickly detect abnormalities such as damage to the first elastic member 2 by detecting whether or not current is flowing through the conductor member 6. In other words, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 can detect abnormalities in the connector. Therefore, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 can help avoid, for example, a sudden interruption of communication caused by the connector 1 falling out of the socket module 10.

[0048] The connector may also have a second elastic member 7 that contacts the first elastic member 2 and presses the first elastic member 2 in response to being pressed. In this case, the conductor member 6 is provided on at least the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7. The conductor member 6 forms a closed circuit with the socket module 10 mated with the connector 1 by contacting the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7.

[0049] In this case, the conductor member 6 may include a first electrode member 61, a second electrode member 62, and a third electrode member 63. The first elastic member 2 is provided with the first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62, which do not contact each other, and the second elastic member 7 is provided with the third electrode member 63. When the first elastic member 2 and the second elastic member 7 come into contact, the first electrode member 61 and the second electrode member 62 become electrically connected via the third electrode member 63.

[0050] As a result, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 can detect an abnormality in the connector 1 based on whether or not current is detected, even if the first elastic member 2 has deteriorated and deformed in a way that prevents it from returning to its proper natural state.

[0051] Furthermore, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 may detect the mating of the connector 1 to the socket module 10, and if it does not detect power flow when the connector 1 is mated, it may output information indicating the occurrence of an abnormality. Also, if it detects power flow when the connector 1 is mated, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 may output information indicating that there is no abnormality in the connector 1. Also, if it does not detect power flow when the connector 1 is mated, the abnormality detection mechanism 100 may illuminate the light-emitting member provided on the socket module 10.

[0052] In this way, the anomaly detection mechanism 100 can notify whether or not an anomaly has occurred using various methods.

[0053] Furthermore, in this disclosure, it can also be said that the connector 1 has the following configuration. That is, the connector 1 is a connector that mates with a socket module 10 and comprises a first elastic member 2 having an engaging portion 3 that engages with an insertion opening 11 of the socket module 10 in accordance with the mating with the socket module 10, and a conductor member 6 provided on at least the first elastic member 2 and capable of conducting electricity with the socket module 10 mated with the connector 1.

[0054] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the socket module 10 can also be said to have the following configuration. That is, a socket module in which a first elastic member 2 of the connector 1 engages with an insertion opening 11 when mated with the connector 1, and having an application unit 12 that applies a voltage to a conductor member 6 provided on at least the first elastic member 2 of the mated connector 1, and a detection unit 13 that detects the conduction of current with the conductor member 6 based on the application of voltage.

[0055] <Note> Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to the following:

[0056] [Note 1] The system comprises a connector and a socket module that can be mated with the connector, The aforementioned connector is A first elastic member having an engaging portion that engages with the insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with the fitting with the socket module, The first elastic member has at least one conductive member that is electrically conductive to the socket module that is mated with the connector, The aforementioned socket module is A voltage application unit for applying voltage to the aforementioned conductor member, A detection unit that detects current flow with the conductor member based on the application of voltage, Anomaly detection mechanism.

[0057] [Note 2] The connector has a second elastic member that contacts the first elastic member and presses the first elastic member in response to being pressed. The conductor member is provided at least on the first elastic member and the second elastic member, The conductor member, by contacting the first elastic member and the second elastic member, forms a closed circuit with the socket module that is mated with the connector. Anomaly detection mechanism as described in Appendix 1.

[0058] [Note 3] The conductor member includes a first electrode member, a second electrode member, and a third electrode member. The first elastic member is provided with a first electrode member and a second electrode member that do not come into contact with each other. The third electrode member is provided on the second elastic member, When the first elastic member and the second elastic member come into contact, the first electrode member and the second electrode member become electrically connected via the third electrode member. Anomaly detection mechanism as described in Appendix 2.

[0059] [Note 4] The detection unit detects when the connector is mated to the socket module, and if it does not detect power supply when the connector is mated, it outputs information indicating the occurrence of an abnormality. An anomaly detection mechanism as described in any one of the items 1 to 3 of the appendix.

[0060] [Note 5] When the connector is mated and power is detected, the detection unit outputs information indicating that there is no abnormality in the connector. An anomaly detection mechanism as described in Appendix 4.

[0061] [Note 6] If the detection unit does not detect power flow when the connector is mated, it will cause the light-emitting member provided on the socket module to emit light. An anomaly detection mechanism as described in Appendix 4.

[0062] [Note 7] A connector that mates with a socket module, A first elastic member having an engaging portion that engages with the insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with the fitting with the socket module, The first elastic member has at least one conductive member that is electrically conductive to the socket module that is mated with the connector, connector.

[0063] [Note 8] A socket module in which, upon mating with the connector, the first elastic member of the connector engages with the insertion opening, An application unit for applying voltage to a conductor member provided on at least one of the first elastic members of the mated connector, A detection unit that detects current flow with the conductor member based on the application of voltage, Socket module.

[0064] Furthermore, some or all of the configurations described in Appendices 2 to 6, which are dependent on Appendice 1 above, may be dependent on at least one of Appendices 7 and 8 in a similar dependency relationship to Appendices 2 to 6. Moreover, not limited to Appendices 1, 7, and 8, some or all of the configurations described as appendices may be similarly dependent on various hardware, etc., without departing from the embodiments described above.

[0065] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various modifications to the structure and details of the present invention can be made within the scope of the present invention as can be understood by those skilled in the art. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0066] 1 Connector 2. First elastic member 3 Engaging part 4 Housing 5 Cables 6 Conductor Members 7. Second elastic member 10 Socket Modules 11 Insertion port 12 Application part 13 Detection unit 20 Information Processing Devices 61 First electrode member 62 Second electrode member 63 Third electrode member 100 Anomaly detection mechanism

Claims

1. The system comprises a connector and a socket module that can be mated with the connector, The aforementioned connector is A first elastic member having an engaging portion that engages with the insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with the fitting with the socket module, The first elastic member has at least one conductive member that is connected to the socket module fitted with the connector and is capable of conducting electricity, The aforementioned socket module is A voltage application unit for applying voltage to the aforementioned conductor member, A detection unit that detects current flow with the conductor member based on the application of voltage, Anomaly detection mechanism.

2. The connector has a second elastic member that contacts the first elastic member and presses the first elastic member in response to being pressed. The conductor member is provided at least in the first elastic member and the second elastic member, The conductor member, by contact between the first elastic member and the second elastic member, forms a closed circuit with the socket module that is mated with the connector. The anomaly detection mechanism according to claim 1.

3. The conductor member includes a first electrode member, a second electrode member, and a third electrode member. The first elastic member is provided with a first electrode member and a second electrode member that do not come into contact with each other. The third electrode member is provided on the second elastic member, When the first elastic member and the second elastic member come into contact, the first electrode member and the second electrode member become electrically connected via the third electrode member. The anomaly detection mechanism according to claim 2.

4. The detection unit detects when the connector is mated to the socket module, and if it does not detect power supply when the connector is mated, it outputs information indicating the occurrence of an abnormality. An anomaly detection mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. When the connector is mated and power is detected, the detection unit outputs information indicating that there is no abnormality in the connector. The anomaly detection mechanism according to claim 4.

6. If the detection unit does not detect power flow when the connector is mated, it will cause the light-emitting member provided on the socket module to emit light. The anomaly detection mechanism according to claim 4.

7. A connector that mates with a socket module, A first elastic member having an engaging portion that engages with the insertion opening of the socket module in accordance with the fitting with the socket module, The first elastic member has at least one conductive member that is connected to the socket module fitted with the connector and is capable of conducting electricity, connector.

8. A socket module in which, upon mating with the connector, the first elastic member of the connector engages with the insertion opening, An application unit for applying voltage to a conductor member provided on at least one of the first elastic members of the mated connector, A detection unit that detects current flow with the conductor member based on the application of voltage, Socket module.

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