Universal Cable Connector Assembly with Conductive Grounding Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable connector assemblies are limited to connecting with only one type of cable, requiring redesigns when needing to connect with different cable types.
Innovation Solution
A cable connector assembly featuring an insulative housing with conductive terminals and a conductive element that allows for easy adaptation to various cable types, including USB 3.0 and shielded twisted pair cables, by using a core, insulative, and grounding layers with conductive elements for secure connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the cable connector is designed to connect with a specific cable type, then the connection reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different cable types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cable connector is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple cable types. The conductive element with wire-receiving slots and grounding layer configuration enables the same connector to connect with both shielded twisted pair cables and coaxial cables, eliminating the need for separate connector designs for different cable types while maintaining reliable connections for each.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cable connector structure is redesigned for each cable type, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of creating multiple specialized connectors, the invention uses a single universal connector design with standardized conductive terminals and wire-receiving slots that can handle different cable types, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector structure is segmented into modular components including the insulative housing, conductive terminals, and conductive element with specific wire-receiving slots. This segmentation allows the same modular structure to be reused across different cable type applications without requiring complete redesigns.
3Ease of manufacture
If a conductive element with wire-receiving slots is used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wire-receiving slots are pre-formed in the conductive element during manufacturing, allowing for preliminary positioning and alignment. This preliminary action ensures that when wires are inserted and connected, the alignment is already established, reducing the need for complex post-assembly adjustments while maintaining manufacturing precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient connection with multiple cable types, enhancing the general applicability and versatility of the cable connector assembly without the need for structural redesigns.
Implementation Method 1
a conductive element electrically connecting with the connecting portion of a selected conductive terminal. The conductive element electrically connects the grounding layers
Data Source
AI summary
A cable connector assembly includes a cable connector comprising an insulative housing and a plurality of conductive terminals mounted in the insulative housing, the conductive terminal having a connecting portion; a cable having a plurality of wires electrically connecting with the connecting portions, the wire comprising a core, an insulative layer enclosing the core, and a grounding layer enclosing the insulative layer, the core extending beyond the grounding layer; and a conductive element electrically connecting with the connecting portion of a selected conductive terminal. The conductive element electrically connects the grounding layers; and the cores of the wires electrically connect with the connecting portions of the remaining conductive terminals.