Coupling Device Engaging/Disengaging TRIZ Cases

Inclined guide edges and rollers rotate and translate the male body, reducing cable twisting during ship terminal connections.

A connector uses a slide plate with a cam face to drive a lift plate that pushes contacts onto mating pads simultaneously.

Guide grooves in the tool body align U-turn cable connectors to prevent damage during simultaneous connection.

External clamp constrains internal retention springs to secure plugs against industrial vibration without modifying standard peripherals.

A plug connector structure uses rigid contact tongues and elastic spring tongues to maintain stable electrical connections on printed circuit boards.

Magnetic attraction aligns downhole optic fiber connector portions while flexible supports decouple mechanical loads during mating.

A low profile wire to board connector uses a spring mechanism and locking tabs to secure mating components.

Reducing signal contact pad length on a paddle card substrate improves impedance matching and extends operational bandwidth beyond conventional limits.

Insulative fins extend downward from the housing body to increase creepage distance between electrical contacts.

A bar clamp tool with U-shaped cradles squeezes large electrical connectors together.

A bayonet-type electric connection device integrates a removable unlocking tool to simplify authorized access operations.

Rotatable connection parts guide line cables to prevent kinking and excessive bending in crane power supply systems.

A balanced audio connector uses a manual switch to route the shield through an electronic filter.

Radial spring clips in a coaxial connector grounding insert maintain signal integrity despite improper tightening torque.

An intermediary flush ring spacer bridges oversized wall openings to maintain secure device grounding and prevent face plate cracking.

Angled connector design isolates radio frequency interference between connected devices while fastening mechanism secures physical attachment.

Multiple conductive plates in a triangular arrangement provide 9 square inches of contact area, satisfying bonding codes in confined pump housings.

A modular back shell uses clam shell halves and flexible bellows to secure cables to circular connectors.

A torque ring system applies pre-set force to coaxial connectors using calibrated friction elements.

A dissolving arm integrated into the plug body lifts socket covers during insertion.

A drive mechanism positions fiber optic connector parts into distinct seats for engagement.

A self-terminating element engages within a backplane connector to terminate signals when uncoupled.

A subsea optical connector uses a guiding assembly with keyways and keys to move the connecting structure into position.

A connector assembly uses a plunger member to lock multiple cable connectors simultaneously into ports.

A cable extraction tool uses an alignment member to locate a plug clip before actuating the release mechanism.

Axial pushing tool rotates male F-type coaxial connectors in tight spaces, overcoming radial clearance limits.

A wedge connector assembly uses tapered cavities and resilient spring sleeves to capture electrical conductors within a mechanical tension splice structure.

A sliding second shell deforms a lock plate to press against an outer connector shell for frictional locking.

A cable guide holder uses a transverse insertion support to position the guide tube precisely.

A hub printed circuit board with conductive tracks and terminals electrically connects external module components.

Terminal position assurance devices engage in pre-set positions to prevent misalignment during transport, ensuring reliable electrical connections.

A rotatable connecting part directs cables into a tiered opening while a fixation disc locks the angular position.

A high-density transceiver connector doubles data capacity using segmented full-length and half-length copper contacts within a standard form factor.

A modular jack assembly uses a movable locking member to secure the housing into a panel cavity.

A cable splice connector assembly uses crimped spigots and jointing shells to join conductors.

Sliding brackets with sawtooth ramps lock disparate cords, resolving the trade-off between ease of operation and connection stability.

A safety adapter assembly couples triaxial connectors using a sliding sleeve to restrict user access.

Extending the fixing bracket into the thickness direction reinforces thin annular walls, preventing collapse during size reduction.

A position assurance device engages a male connector retention clip to prevent premature disengagement during insertion.

A thin handheld tool with prongs pivots to compress connector latches, resolving the trade-off between high port density and manual access difficulty.

Adjacency clustering groups vehicle plug connectors into production modules, eliminating manual re-pinning for automated assembly.

A vertical interconnect module mounts an optical engine on the substrate bottom to minimize footprint.

Segmented housing openings and an extrusion member enable damaged plug removal, preventing product replacement needs.

An external hydraulic tool extracts the uncoupling mechanism from the connector, reducing manual effort and preventing damage during aeronautical maintenance.

A single-use connector uses a blocking pin and biasing mechanism to prevent cartridge reuse.

A pluggable-modules holder integrates retention and alignment features to secure multiple electronic components within a rack-mounted unit chassis.

Segmented module connectors use bias elements to delay secondary contact separation during ejection.

A bulkhead housing integrates internal fastening devices and clamping elements for tool-free assembly.