Conductive Casing Connector Static Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices face damage due to static electricity flowing from an operator's hand to conducting wires and the circuit board through connectors, causing potential damage to the circuit board when the operator is near the connector.
Innovation Solution
A conductive casing with a connector that includes a conductive member covering the connection surface except for the connection holes, which directs static electricity to the conductive member instead of the conducting wires, preventing it from reaching the circuit board.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the connector is provided on the surface of the casing to enable easy connection of conducting wires, then the ease of operation is improved, but the risk of static electricity damage to the circuit board increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a conductive member as an intermediary between the connector and the exterior environment. This conductive member is electrically connected to the casing and positioned to intercept static electricity from operators before it can reach the conducting wires and circuit board through the connector, thus protecting the circuit board while maintaining the connector's accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive member is positioned in advance to preemptively intercept static electricity discharge. By placing the conductive member covering the connection surface before any static electricity discharge occurs, the system prevents harmful static electricity from reaching the conducting wires and circuit board, while allowing normal connection operations to proceed
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
Effectively prevents static electricity from flowing to the conducting wires and the circuit board, even when an operator is close to the connector, thereby protecting the electronic device from potential damage.
Implementation Method 1
a conductive, conducting member provided so as to cover at least part of the connection surface except the connection holes and connected to the casing
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes: a conductive casing accommodating a circuit board; a connector including a connection surface having formed therein a plurality of connection holes into which a plurality of conducting wires are inserted, the connector being provided for a surface of the casing to connect the plurality of conducting wires and the circuit board; and a conductive, conducting member provided so as to cover at least part of the connection surface except the connection holes and connected to the casing.