Board-Mount Connector Assembly with Bracket and Substrate Cutout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current board-mount connector assemblies are limited in flexibility and convenience due to fixed relative arrangements between the connector and the substrate, which can hinder signal transmission and complicate repair processes, especially in compact electronic devices where smaller dimensions are required.
Innovation Solution
A lower profile board-mount connector assembly is designed with a substrate having a cutout and a bracket that supports a connector, allowing the connector to be partially housed within the cutout and connected via wires, enabling flexible placement and reducing overall dimensions by using a USB connector with Micro USB and Micro USB 3.0 contact arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the connector is directly mounted on the substrate with fixed relative arrangement, then the connection is stable and reliable, but the flexibility in signal transmission is limited and the overall dimension cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is divided into separate components: the connector body, the bracket, and the substrate with cutout. This segmentation allows the connector to be mounted on the bracket rather than directly on the substrate, enabling flexible wire routing while maintaining stable mechanical connection through the bracket's clamping structure
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket serves as an intermediary component between the substrate and the connector. It provides a stable mounting platform on the substrate while allowing the connector to be positioned and wired flexibly, thus mediating between the need for stable connection and flexible signal transmission
2Length of stationary object
If the connector is designed with fixed relative arrangement on the substrate, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the overall dimension of the assembly cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed to be partially received within the cutout of the substrate, with the bracket spanning over the cutout. This nested arrangement allows the connector assembly to fit into the substrate's cutout space, reducing the overall dimension while the bracket provides stable mounting
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket spans over the cutout in a direction perpendicular to the substrate plane, utilizing the vertical dimension to reduce the footprint on the substrate surface. This dimensional change allows compact integration without complicating the manufacturing process
3Device complexity
If the USB connector is integrated into the flash-memory device as a non-demountable part, then the device structure is simplified, but the repair process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The USB connector is segmented from the flash-memory device as a separate demountable component. The bracket provides a mounting interface that allows the connector to be attached and detached, enabling repair or replacement without damaging the main device structure
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the USB connector and the flash-memory device is made dynamic through the demountable bracket mounting. This allows the connector to be fixed during operation for stable connection, but can be removed when repair or replacement is needed, providing both structural simplicity and repairability
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AI summary
A board-mount connector assembly (1000) includes a substrate (101) defining a cutout (1012) and two arms disposed at opposite sides of the cutout; a bracket (103) mounted to the substrate and disposed under the cutout; a connector (100) sinking in the cutout and supported by the bracket, and at least one wire (106) connected to the connector.