Electrical Cable Connector Reinforced Support for Low Profile
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical cable connectors with thin coaxial cables face issues with insufficient strength and stability due to the thin, plate-like cable supporting portions, which are prone to deformation and damage under external forces, compromising the low-profile design and secure connection with circuit boards.
Innovation Solution
The electrical cable connector incorporates an insulating housing with conductive contacts and a reinforced cable supporting portion made of metal plate material, combined with an outer shell member that includes a concealing portion, strip-shaped portion, and linking portions to provide resilience and secure locking with the mate electrical connector, ensuring stable cable support and low-profile maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If the cable supporting portion is made thin to achieve low profile, then the thickness of the connector is reduced, but the strength and stability of the cable support is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining a resin material (insulating housing) with a metal plate material (reinforcing rib) to create a cable supporting portion that achieves both low profile and high strength. The metal plate is embedded within or attached to the resin housing, providing structural reinforcement without increasing overall thickness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by adding the metal plate reinforcing rib specifically to the cable supporting portion rather than the entire housing. This localized reinforcement provides the necessary strength and stability where cables are supported, while maintaining the low-profile thin design of the overall connector housing.
2Length of stationary object
If the cable supporting portion is made thin to achieve low profile, then the thickness of the connector is reduced, but the stability of the connector is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The combination of resin and metal plate materials creates a composite structure that provides both the low profile of a thin housing and the stability of metal reinforcement. The metal plate prevents deformation and maintains structural integrity under external forces.
Solution Approach 2:
The metal plate is strategically positioned in the cable supporting portion to provide local stability where needed, preventing housing deformation at critical load points while maintaining the overall thin profile of the connector.
3Length of stationary object
If the cable supporting portion is made thin to achieve low profile, then the thickness of the connector is reduced, but the resistance to deformation under external force is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The metal plate material embedded in or attached to the resin housing provides high resistance to deformation under external forces. The metal's inherent strength compensates for the thin overall thickness of the connector, allowing it to withstand mounting and operational forces without deforming.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcing rib is positioned specifically in the cable supporting portion where external forces are most likely to cause deformation. This localized reinforcement provides maximum resistance to deformation at the critical load-bearing area.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical cable connector comprising an insulating housing, a plurality of conductive contacts arranged on the insulating housing to be connected respectively with cables, and an outer shell member attached to the insulating housing, wherein the insulating housing is provided with a cable supporting portion reinforced with an inner shell member for supporting the cables connected respectively with the conductive contacts and the outer shell member includes a concealing portion for covering a portion of the insulating housing on which the conductive contacts are arranged, a strip-shaped portion for surrounding partially the insulating housing for coming into resilient contact with a mate electrical connector and a linking portion extending from the concealing portion to be linked with the inner shell member.