Cable Connector Assembly With Insulative Circuit Board Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable connector assemblies are complex and costly, failing to efficiently support multiple interfaces while maintaining durability and high-frequency transmission capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A cable connector assembly featuring a circuit board with an insulative member and inner housing, which simplifies the structure and reduces production costs by using an insulative member to support the circuit board and maintain spatial alignment, enabling high-speed signal and power transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional cable connector assembly structure is used, then it can support multiple interfaces, but the structure becomes complex and production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit board is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate different interface types (USB Type-C, USB Type-A, micro USB, etc.) through a single standardized connector assembly design. The insulative member provides a standardized mounting interface that works with various connector types, eliminating the need for separate connector designs for each interface standard.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly is divided into distinct functional modules: the outer housing, inner housing, insulative member, and circuit board with mating portion. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall compatibility across different interface types, simplifying the overall structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional cable connector assembly structure is used, then it can support multiple interfaces, but production cost and mold costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single insulative member design serves multiple interface types, eliminating the need for separate molds for different connector types. The circuit board with integrated mating portion can be manufactured using standardized PCB processes, reducing tooling costs and production complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mating portion is integrated directly into the circuit board as a single piece structure, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and reducing the number of components that require individual molding. This merging of functions reduces overall production cost and simplifies manufacturing.
3Volume of moving object
If the circuit board is fully enclosed in the insulative member, then the structure is compact, but the mating portion cannot extend for proper connection
Solution Approach 1:
The insulative member provides full enclosure and support for the body portion of the circuit board, while the mating portion extends beyond the insulative member boundary to enable proper connection. This localized differentiation allows the structure to be compact where needed while maintaining connectivity where required.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable connector assembly includes an outer housing, an inner housing received in the outer housing, and a circuit board received in the inner housing. The inner housing includes an insulative member. The circuit board includes a mating portion extending beyond the insulative member that is mated with a mating connector, and a body portion connected with the mating portion. The insulative member holds and supports the circuit board and is mated with the inner housing.