Connector Actuator Rotation Direction for Easy Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connectors lack usability in removing connection objects, requiring manual operation and additional space for actuator manipulation, which complicates both assembly and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring an actuator that rotates from the removal side to the insertion side, allowing independent holding of the opened position, facilitating easy insertion and removal of connection objects without needing manual or mechanical assistance for actuator operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the actuator rotates from insertion side to removal side when moving from closed position to opened position, then the connector structure is simpler, but the operational space requirement increases and manual assistance is needed for removal
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator rotation direction is inverted compared to conventional designs. When moving from closed position to opened position, the actuator rotates from the removal side to the insertion side, enabling the connection object to be pushed out automatically during removal operation, eliminating the need for manual actuator manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector structure enables self-service operation where the actuator's rotation from removal side to insertion side automatically pushes the connection object out during removal. The system serves itself by using the actuator's own motion to facilitate the removal process without requiring external manual intervention.
2Area of stationary object
If the actuator rotates from removal side to insertion side when moving from closed position to opened position, then the operational space requirement is reduced, but the actuator must hold opened position independently
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator is designed to independently hold the opened position without requiring external mechanical assistance or additional space for manual operation. The actuator's own structure and mechanism enable it to maintain the opened position reliably, making the system self-sufficient.
3Device complexity
If manual operation is required for actuator manipulation during removal, then the connector can be simpler, but the usability for maintenance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator rotation direction is inverted to rotate from removal side to insertion side during opened position transition. This inversion enables the connection object to be automatically pushed out during removal operations, significantly improving usability for maintenance while keeping the connector structure relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector enables self-service during maintenance operations by automatically pushing the connection object out when the actuator rotates to the opened position. This eliminates the need for complex manual manipulation procedures, making maintenance easier and more efficient.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector (10) according to this disclosure includes an insulator (20) into/from which a connection object (60) can be inserted/removed and an actuator (50) capable of rotating between a closed position where the actuator closes relative to the insulator (20) and an opened position where the actuator opens relative to the insulator (20). The actuator (50) rotates from the removal side to the insertion side of the connection object (60) with respect to the insulator (20) when moving from the closed position to the opened position and holds the opened position independently.