Angled Connector Assembly With Multi-Orientation Contact Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Angled connectors with non-rotation-symmetrical contact arrangements face challenges in changing contact agent orientation, leading to potential overloading and damage due to transferred shear forces and torques.
Innovation Solution
The angled connector features a modular design with a recording base and shape features that allow the insertion section to align in multiple orientations, forming a form closure that prevents rotary movement and facilitates easy contact agent orientation changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the connector is designed with a fixed contact element orientation, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability of contact orientation changes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design allows dynamic reconfiguration of contact element orientation through modular components that can be adjusted between different angular positions (e.g., 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°), enabling the system to transition from a fixed to a flexible orientation state as needed
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular design is used to enable contact orientation changes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into modular segments (contact element module, intermediate module, cable receptacle module) that can be independently configured and assembled, allowing orientation changes without redesigning the entire connector structure
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection mechanisms that can accommodate multiple contact orientations, reducing the need for different connector variants for different applications
3Adaptability or versatility
If contact element orientation is changed without proper alignment features, then the adaptability is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to shear forces and torques
Solution Approach 1:
Complementary asymmetric form features (protrusions and recesses) are incorporated into the modular components to provide non-rotational alignment, ensuring that components can only be assembled in the correct orientation, thereby preventing misalignment and protecting against shear forces and torques
4Reliability
If alignment features are added to prevent rotation, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The asymmetric form features are pre-configured on the modular components during manufacturing, so that during assembly the correct orientation is automatically indicated and achieved without requiring additional alignment operations or complex manual adjustments
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AI summary
Angled connector (1), in particular an angled push-pull connector, comprising: an insertion section (10) for inserting the connector in the direction of an insertion direction (E) into a complementary connector receptacle, and an angled connector section (30) with a receiving base (46) for connecting the angled connector section (30) to the insertion section (10), wherein the angled connector section (30) has a cable access opening (32) for inserting a cable (2) into the connector (1) along a cable routing direction (K), wherein the cable routing direction (K) is different from the insertion direction (E), the insertion section (10) is configured with a connector-side electrical contacting means (60) which is designed to connect the cable (2) to a complementary connector receptacle-side electrical contacting means.to be held in a predetermined contacting means orientation, the insertion section (10) has a first form feature (12) and the receiving base (46) has a second form feature (42) that is complementary to the first form feature, the first and second form features (12, 42) are designed to align the insertion section (10) with the receiving base (46) in a plurality of orientations, the contacting means orientation is different in each plurality of orientations, and in each plurality of orientations the first form feature (12) and the second form feature (42) form a positive fit that prevents rotation of the insertion section (10) about an orientation axis (AA) of the receiving base (46) that is substantially parallel to the insertion direction (E).