Communication Module Assembly Plug-in Guide Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication module assemblies require significant space for cable connection and disconnection operations, leading to increased production costs and size limitations due to the need for additional structures like guide rails and pins for proper mounting.
Innovation Solution
A communication module assembly with a plug-in type configuration featuring a connection port unit with movable ports and a guide system using inclined guide protrusions and brackets to facilitate central alignment and minimize space requirements for cable operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cables are used to connect power and signal between communication modules, then electrical connection is achieved, but space for fastening and disconnecting operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cable connection function with the communication module mounting function by integrating cable connection portions directly into the connection port unit. This merging eliminates the need for separate cable fastening operations and reduces the space required for cable operations, as the cables are connected simultaneously with module installation through the integrated connection structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection port unit is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides electrical connection ports for power and signal, includes integrated cable connection portions for securing cables, and acts as a mounting interface for communication modules. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate structures and minimizes the overall space required for cable operations.
2Manufacturing precision
If guide rails and guide pins are added to guide module mounting position, then mounting precision is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The guide protrusions are integrated into the communication module itself, while the guide brackets are formed as part of the connection port unit structure. This merging of guiding functions into existing components eliminates the need for separate guide rails and guide pins, reducing device complexity while maintaining mounting precision through the inclined guide surfaces.
3Ease of operation
If communication modules are connected in a plug-in type, then ease of operation is improved, but additional guide structures are required
Solution Approach 1:
The guide protrusions and guide brackets are integrated into the plug-in connection structure itself, combining the guiding function with the electrical connection function. This allows modules to be easily connected and disconnected in a plug-in manner while the integrated guide structures ensure proper alignment without requiring separate guide rails or pins.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a communication module assembly. The present invention is a communication module assembly which is electrically connected to a communication device and is supplied with power and signal, and can include a connection port unit that is supplied with the power and the signal from the communication device; a cable connection portion which is provided in the connection port unit, and to which cables electrically connected to the communication device is connected; a plurality of communication modules that is stacked on and connected to the connection port unit in a plug-in type; and a guide for guiding the communication module such that the communication modules are connected to the connection port unit in a central direction.