Connector Assembly With Movable Cover for Automated Wire Fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual stripping and fixing of insulated wires in connector assemblies is labor-intensive and not conducive to industrial automation, consuming significant manpower and time.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with a terminal and housing design that includes a limiting portion and a blocking portion, allowing for automated assembly by securing the wire between these components, eliminating the need for manual stripping and crimping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual stripping and fixing of insulated wires is used, then connection reliability is improved, but labor intensity increases and automation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional segments: the housing body with accommodating channel, the movable cover with blocking portion, and the terminal with limiting portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling automated wire insertion while maintaining connection reliability through precise positional control of each segment.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal is pre-configured with the limiting portion that defines the wire insertion position before assembly. When the cover is moved to the blocking position, it automatically engages with the limiting portion to secure the wire. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for manual wire stripping and positioning during assembly, enabling automation while ensuring reliable electrical connection.
2Stability of the object's composition
If manual wire fixing is used, then connection stability is improved, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is designed as a movable component that transitions between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the blocking portion engages with the limiting portion to securely fix the wire. This dynamic design allows for quick insertion and securing operations, reducing assembly time while maintaining connection stability through the mechanical engagement of the blocking and limiting portions.
3Productivity
If automated assembly is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is designed to perform its own wire securing function through the interaction between the blocking portion and limiting portion. When the cover is moved to the blocking position, it automatically engages with the terminal's limiting portion to secure the wire without requiring external automated equipment. This self-service mechanism enables automated assembly lines to operate with simpler equipment while maintaining high productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly includes a terminal having a wire connecting portion electrically connectable with a wire and a limiting portion disposed on a side of the wire connecting portion. The connector assembly includes a connector housing with a body having an accommodating channel accommodating the terminal and a cover movably disposed on the body with a blocking portion disposed on the cover. The cover is movably operated such that the blocking portion is opposite to the limiting portion, fixing the wire between the blocking portion and the limiting portion.