Coaxial Connector Insulating Bendable Section for Conductor Retention
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional coaxial cable connectors face issues with connection errors and inefficiencies due to poor mechanical retention of internal conductors, leading to unreliable signal transmission and increased connection time.
Innovation Solution
A coaxial cable connector design featuring a connection terminal with resilient clamping plates and an insulating bendable section that securely clamps the internal conductor using a metal case, ensuring reliable mechanical and electrical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the internal conductor is clamped by contact plates alone, then the structure is simple, but the mechanical retention is insufficient leading to poor contact
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional components: contact plates for electrical connection, insulating member for support and insulation, and metal shell for mechanical retention. Each component performs its specific function, with the insulating member's bendable section providing additional clamping force to secure the internal conductor without complicating the overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector combines multiple materials with different properties: conductive metal for contact plates and shell, insulating material for the insulating member, and resilient material for the bendable section. This composite approach allows each material to contribute its optimal properties, achieving reliable electrical connection while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Manufacturing precision
If soldering is used to connect internal conductors, then electrical connection precision is improved, but connection time and process complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the thermal soldering process with a mechanical connection system. The contact plates provide precise electrical contact through resilient clamping, while the insulating member's bendable section secures the internal conductor mechanically. This eliminates the need for soldering equipment, heat control, and waiting for solder to cool, significantly improving connection speed while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The contact plates are designed with resilient properties that allow them to automatically clamp onto the internal conductor when the insulating member is bent into position. The mechanical structure self-secures the connection without requiring additional fastening steps or external tools, enabling rapid assembly while ensuring precise electrical contact.
3Device complexity
If contact plates are used without additional retention structures, then the device complexity is low, but the mechanical retention of internal conductor is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating member incorporates a bendable section that transitions from a straight to a bent configuration during assembly. This dynamic movement allows the member to engage the internal conductor and activate the clamping action of the contact plates, providing strong mechanical retention through a simple motion rather than complex fixed structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bendable section of the insulating member acts as a flexible element that can be deformed to secure the internal conductor. This flexible portion provides the necessary mechanical retention strength by maintaining continuous contact and applying clamping force, while keeping the overall structure simple and integrated into the insulating member.
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
The design provides a secure and efficient electrical connection, reducing errors and connection time by effectively retaining the internal conductor, thereby enhancing signal quality and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
a pair of resilient clamping plates upward extending from two sides of the base section
Data Source
AI summary
A coaxial cable connector includes: a connection terminal having a base section and a pair of resilient clamping plates upward extending from two sides of the base section; an insulating member having an insulating main body for supporting the base section of the connection terminal, an insulating bendable section upward extending from one side of the insulating main body, and a pair of projections formed on two sides of the insulating bendable section corresponding to the resilient clamping plates; and a metal case for supporting the insulating main body of the insulating member. When the insulating bendable section is bent downward, the projections compress the resilient clamping plates to move inward so as to securely clamp an internal conductor of the coaxial cable. Accordingly, the resilient clamping plates of the connection terminal are electrically connected with the internal conductor of the coaxial cable.