Compressed Contact Electrical Connector Flake-Shaped Pins
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing compressed-contacted electrical connectors face issues with flexibility and conductivity due to deformation of conducting pins, which affects their ability to maintain contact with electronic elements, and existing solutions either compromise on mechanical properties or electrical conductivity.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector features two flake-shaped conducting pins with a flexible body between them, allowing for relative movement and improved flexibility, along with a position-limiting structure and protective features to prevent deformation, and utilizes different materials for each pin to balance mechanical and electrical performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single conducting pin is used, then the structure is simple, but the pin deforms easily and loses flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The conducting pin is divided into two separate pins (first conducting pin and second conducting pin) that can move relative to each other. This segmentation allows each pin to be simpler in structure while the combined system provides enhanced flexibility and contact reliability through relative movement enabled by the flexible body between them.
2Ease of operation
If copper alloy is used to increase flexibility, then the pin has enough flexible force, but the electric conductivity is too low
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connector uses different materials for the first and second conducting pins. One pin uses material optimized for flexibility (such as copper alloy) while the other uses material optimized for conductivity (such as pure copper or silver). This composite material approach allows the system to achieve both flexibility and high conductivity simultaneously, resolving the trade-off between these two properties.
3Reliability
If special copper or beryllium copper is used, then the electric conductivity is acceptable, but the cost is too high
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies different materials to different parts (conducting pins) based on their specific functional requirements. Not all pins need high-cost materials - only those where conductivity is critical. This localized material selection optimizes the overall performance while controlling cost, avoiding the need to use expensive materials throughout the entire connector.
4Ease of operation
If a spring is added to increase flexibility, then the connector has better flexibility, but the stability is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a flexible body that enables dynamic relative movement between the two conducting pins. This dynamic structure allows the pins to adjust their positions relative to each other in response to external forces or misalignments, maintaining stable electrical contact while providing the necessary flexibility. The two-pin configuration with flexible body offers superior stability compared to a single-pin design with spring.
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
This design ensures consistent and reliable electrical connection by maintaining flexibility and conductivity, preventing deformation, and optimizing mechanical and electrical performance through the use of red bronze and alloy copper materials with a flexible spring or macromolecule body.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible body located between the first conducting pin and the second conducting pin for pushing the first conducting pin and the second conducting pin to move relatively
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector is used for connecting two electronic elements. The electrical connector includes an insulating body and conducting pins. There are a plurality of pin-receiving holes on the insulating body. Each of the conducting pins has a first conducting pin and a second conducting pin that moves relatively, and a flexible body is located between the first conducting pin and the second conducting pin for pushing the first conducting pin and the second conducting pin to move relatively. At least one conducting pin flexibly contacts and is connected with the corresponding electronic element. The two conducting pins contact each other to conduct the two electronic elements. The two conducting pins are flake-shaped. Thereby, the electrical connector is electrically connected with the electronic element well.