Backshell Adapter Swing Arm Positioning for Precise Cable Routing

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing backshell adapter assemblies do not provide sufficient flexibility and ease in configuring the swing arm relative to the support arm, leading to potential misalignment and damage during cable termination.

Innovation Solution

A backshell adapter assembly with a swing arm and support arm configuration that allows for multiple distinct positions through a pivot axis, utilizing complementary protrusions and recesses, enabling precise alignment and secure cable routing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed configuration is used for the swing arm relative to the support arm, then the device structure is simple, but the flexibility and ease in configuring the swing arm is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in configuring swing armVSAvoiddevice structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The swing arm is designed to be movable relative to the support arm, allowing it to assume multiple distinct configurations. The swing arm can be positioned at different angles and secured at each position using the protrusion-recess mechanism, providing flexibility in cable routing while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If the swing arm is made movable with multiple configurations, then the flexibility and alignment precision are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment precisionVSAvoiddevice structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The swing arm is designed to be movable relative to the support arm, allowing it to assume multiple distinct configurations. The swing arm can be positioned at different angles and secured at each position using the protrusion-recess mechanism, providing flexibility in cable routing while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The protrusion on one component and the corresponding recess on the other component automatically align and secure the swing arm in specific configurations. This self-aligning mechanism ensures precise alignment without requiring complex external alignment tools or procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If a simple connection between swing arm and support arm is used, then the device complexity is low, but the cable routing stability and protection are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecable connection stabilityVSAvoiddevice structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The protrusion on one component and the corresponding recess on the other component automatically align and secure the swing arm in specific configurations. This self-aligning mechanism ensures precise alignment without requiring complex external alignment tools or procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12451645B2Backshell adapter assembly

Publication Date: 2025.10.21 AMPHENOL INTERCONNECT INDIA PVT LTD

AI summary

A backshell adapter assembly includes a coupling member, a ferrule positionable at least partially within the coupling member, and an adapter body including at least one support arm. At least one swing arm is connectable to the at least one support arm. The at least one swing arm is positionable relative to the at least one support arm at a plurality of distinct configurations. One of the at least one support arm and the at least one swing arm has a single recess formed therein and the other of the at least one support arm and the at least one swing arm has at least one protrusion extending therefrom. The at least one protrusion is receivable within the single recess.