Backplane Connector Terminal Module With Segmented Signal Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing backplane connectors have complex structures due to long conductive terminals, making them difficult to manufacture.
Innovation Solution
A terminal module with conductive terminals featuring a contact portion, connection portion, and transition portion, where differential signal terminals are located between ground terminals, and the insulating frame has a hollow portion exposing connection portions, simplifying the structure and manufacturing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the conductive terminal is made long to meet structural design requirements, then the structural integrity is improved, but the structure becomes complicated and manufacturing becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive terminal is segmented into three distinct portions: contact portion, connection portion, and transition portion. Each portion serves a specific function and can be independently optimized. The transition portion acts as a bridge between the contact portion and connection portion, allowing the terminal to maintain structural integrity while simplifying the overall design and manufacturing process.
2Strength
If the conductive terminal is made long to meet structural design requirements, then the structural integrity is improved, but the manufacturing convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the conductive terminal into standardized segments (contact portion, transition portion, connection portion), each with defined geometric features, the invention enables modular manufacturing. The transition portion includes geometric features that facilitate connection to both the contact portion and connection portion, simplifying assembly and manufacturing processes while maintaining the necessary structural length.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the contact portion and connection portion are integrated into a single long terminal, then the structural continuity is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal is divided into separate contact portion and connection portion components, with the transition portion serving as an intermediate connector. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using optimized processes, then assembled together, maintaining structural continuity while reducing overall manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The transition portion acts as an intermediary element between the contact portion and connection portion. It includes geometric features that enable connection to both components, facilitating modular assembly while ensuring structural continuity and electrical connectivity across the entire terminal assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A terminal module includes a number of conductive terminals and an insulating frame. The conductive terminal includes a contact portion, a connection portion and a transition portion connected to the contact portion. The conductive terminals include differential signal terminals, a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal. The contact portions of the differential signal terminals and the connection portions of the differential signal terminals are provided separately. As a result, the structure of the contact portions and the connection portions are simplified for easy manufacturing. The disclosure also discloses a backplane connector having the terminal module.