Connector Assembly Side-by-Side Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector assemblies with a single connector on a circuit board require excessive wire bending and space due to high wiring density, leading to increased size and decreased performance.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with two side-by-side connectors on the circuit board, where the cable's wires are divided into two groups, each connected to a respective connector, reducing wiring density and size by allowing more efficient routing and bending.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single connector is used on the circuit board, then all wires must be routed to one connector, but this results in high wiring density and excessive wire bending
Solution Approach 1:
The single connector is segmented into two separate connectors mounted side by side on the circuit board. The wires are divided into two groups, with each group connected to a respective connector. This segmentation reduces the wiring density at each connector location and minimizes the bending required for wires, as each group can be routed more directly to its designated connector.
2Reliability
If all wires are arranged in a row and bent toward a single connector, then electrical connection is established, but this occupies large space and increases assembly dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is segmented into two separate connectors positioned side by side on the circuit board. This segmentation allows wires to be divided into two groups, each routed to a respective connector. The result is a reduction in the overall height and width dimensions of the connector assembly, as wires do not need to be arranged in a single dense row extending to one connector.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of arranging all wires in a single linear sequence to one connector, the solution utilizes a two-dimensional distribution pattern with two connectors positioned side by side. This dimensional change allows for more efficient spatial arrangement of wires, reducing the overall footprint and volume of the connector assembly while maintaining reliable electrical connections.
3Ease of manufacture
If excessive wire bending is required to connect all wires to a single connector, then connection is achieved, but this decreases performance and quality
Solution Approach 1:
The wire routing system is segmented into two separate routing paths, each leading to a respective connector. This segmentation reduces the amount of bending required for each wire group, as they can be routed more directly to their designated connectors. The reduction in excessive bending improves both the ease of manufacturing and the overall performance and quality of the connector assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly comprises a circuit board having a front side and a back side, and two first connectors mounted side by side on the front side of the circuit board. A cable includes a plurality of wires divided into two groups, with each of the groups of wires being electrically connected on one end to a respective one of the first connectors via the circuit board.