15-Pin Connector Housing With Spring-Pin Locking Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electrical connectors in power distribution systems face limitations in durability, ease of connectivity, and adaptability, particularly in data centers, where high reliability and efficient power distribution are crucial.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector assembly features a dual set of coiled spring pins that secure hermaphrodite 1P connectors in place, allowing for a compact 15-pin configuration with specific orientation alignment, ensuring stable connections and preventing improper mating, and includes a unique mounting interface design for enhanced safety and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional electrical connectors are used, then the system is simpler, but the durability and reliability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into modular components including housing, contacts, and locking mechanisms that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector incorporates pre-engineered alignment features and self-locking mechanisms that automatically engage during assembly. This preliminary action ensures proper alignment and secure connection without requiring complex adjustment procedures, thereby improving reliability while controlling complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If connectors are made more adaptable to various configurations, then versatility improves, but the ease of connectivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design incorporates universal mounting interfaces and standardized contact arrangements that can accommodate various configurations through optional accessories and adapters. This allows a single base design to serve multiple functions and configurations while maintaining ease of connectivity through consistent interface standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector includes flexible positioning features and adjustable mounting options that allow adaptation to different configurations while maintaining simple connection procedures. The dynamic adjustability enables versatility without compromising the ease of establishing electrical connections.
3Ease of manufacture
If the connector design is simplified, then ease of manufacture improves, but the durability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the connector into standardized modules, each component can be manufactured using simple, repeatable processes while the assembled system achieves high durability through proven interface designs and robust connection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The design maintains simple manufacturing parameters and standard material specifications while achieving durability through optimized geometric parameters and proven structural configurations. This allows ease of manufacture without sacrificing the mechanical strength and reliability required for durable operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector assembly is disclosed. The electrical connector assembly may include a first connector assembly and/or a second connector assembly. The first connector assembly may include a first set of hermaphrodite 1P connectors configured to be removably couplable to a second set of hermaphrodite 1P connectors of the second connector assembly. The first connector assembly may include a first set of coiled spring pins configured to be mounted to the first housing, to lock in place the first set of hermaphrodite 1P connectors relative to the first housing, and aligned lengthwise along a vertical axis orthogonal to the coupling axis. The first set of coiled spring pins may include an upper subset configured to be received by upper voids. The first set of coiled spring pins may include a lower subset configured to be received by lower voids.