Connector Assembly With Fool-Proof Casing For Multi-Protocol Adaptor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector assemblies for different transmission protocols face challenges in accurate assembly due to non-compatible specifications, leading to potential errors and increased complexity in design and manufacturing.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly and adaptor design featuring a fool-proof casing with elastic plates and protrusions, incorporating both USB and eSATA terminals within a single device, allowing for easy alignment and reducing assembly errors, while enabling compatibility with various transmission protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connector types (USB and eSATA) are supported separately, then compatibility with different transmission protocols is improved, but device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines USB and eSATA connector terminals into a single integrated adaptor body. The hollow casing houses both types of terminals in predetermined positions, allowing one adaptor to support multiple transmission protocols simultaneously. This merging approach resolves the contradiction by reducing the number of separate devices needed while maintaining protocol compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptor is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate both USB and eSATA connectors. The housing structure includes positioning features and elastic plates that work with both connector types, enabling a single device to perform multiple functions across different transmission protocols without increasing operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If connectors with different specifications are used, then adaptability to various protocols is improved, but assembly accuracy deteriorates due to non-compatible specifications
Solution Approach 1:
The adaptor incorporates different local structures within its housing to accommodate specific connector types. The hollow casing has predetermined positions and positioning features (such as positioning protrusions and elastic plates) that are specifically designed for USB connectors, while other areas are configured for eSATA connectors. This localized adaptation maintains high assembly accuracy for each connector type while preserving overall protocol versatility.
3Reliability
If separate adaptors are used for each connector type, then connection reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple connector functions into a single adaptor unit. Users only need one adaptor instead of multiple separate adaptors for different protocols. The integrated design maintains reliable electrical connections for both USB and eSATA through properly positioned terminals and secure housing structures, thereby improving ease of operation without sacrificing connection reliability.
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AI summary
A connector assembly and an adaptor for various transmission protocols are disclosed. The connector assembly comprises a hollow casing including terminal sets connected at the upper and lower inner part thereof. The hollow casing is connected to a housing with the fool-proof protrusion positioned respectively at the right and the left side thereof. The housing surrounds the hollow casing. The upper and the lower end of the housing have the elastic plate respectively. The adaptor has a hollow casing with a slot, and the slot has a positioning set. The hollow casing is surrounded by a housing. The positioning set respectively includes the terminal set at the upper and the lower side thereof. Thus one single connector assembly and the adaptor can be applied in various transmission protocols.