Angled Connector Receptacle for PCB Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing trend of thinner electronic devices is hindered by the space requirements of traditional connector receptacles, which limit device thickness and waste printed circuit board area due to their fixed height and bulkiness.
Innovation Solution
The development of connector receptacles with angled or tilted designs that fit within the printed circuit board, allowing contacts to be attached to the top surface and forming through-hole contacts, reducing the overall height and enabling flush integration with stylized device enclosures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If a traditional connector receptacle is stacked on a printed circuit board, then the connector can be properly supported and connected, but the device height or thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector receptacle is rotated 90 degrees relative to the printed circuit board, changing the orientation from a vertical stacking arrangement to a horizontal integration arrangement. This dimensional change allows the connector to lie within the plane of the board rather than extending perpendicular to it, thereby reducing device thickness while maintaining all necessary connection functions
Solution Approach 2:
The connector receptacle is nested within an opening in the printed circuit board, with the board itself serving as the supporting structure. The contacts are embedded in the board substrate, and the housing is positioned within a recess or opening, allowing the connector to be integrated into the board thickness rather than adding to it
2Area of stationary object
If a traditional connector receptacle is used on a printed circuit board, then the connector can be properly mounted, but printed circuit board area is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The connector receptacle is nested within an opening or recess in the printed circuit board, allowing the connector to occupy space that would otherwise be unused or wasted. The board substrate serves as both the mounting surface and part of the connector structure, maximizing area utilization while simplifying the mounting process
Solution Approach 2:
The connector receptacle and printed circuit board are merged into a single integrated structure, where the board provides both the mechanical support and the electrical connection paths. The contacts are formed as part of the board substrate, eliminating the need for separate mounting operations and maximizing the use of board area
Data Source
AI summary
Connector receptacles that may have a reduced height when combined with a printed circuit board and reduce wasted space inside an electronic device. One example may provide a connector receptacle that fits in an opening in a printed circuit board. The connector receptacle may also be angled at an oblique angle relative to the printed circuit board such that its face may be flush with a highly stylized device enclosure.