Connector Bracket Dual Holding Mechanism Prevents Detachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Connectors attached to holders in electrical junction boxes are prone to detachment due to directional loads during vehicle assembly, necessitating a secure attachment solution.
Innovation Solution
A connector bracket with a dual holding mechanism, incorporating a rail structure and a band portion, securely attaches connectors to the bracket body, providing multiple points of support and locking to prevent detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single rail structure is used to attach the connector to the holder, then the attachment process is simple, but the connector is prone to detachment under directional loads
Solution Approach 1:
The holding mechanism is divided into two independent holding portions: a first holding portion that attaches to the rail structure and a second holding portion that engages with the connector body. This segmentation allows each portion to perform a specific function, with the first holding portion providing primary attachment and the second holding portion providing additional securing, thereby improving overall attachment reliability without requiring a completely new complex mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The second holding portion is positioned to work in conjunction with the first holding portion, creating a nested or layered holding structure. The connector is held by both holding portions simultaneously, with the second holding portion providing an additional layer of security. This nested arrangement allows the connector to be secured at multiple points without significantly increasing the overall structural footprint
2Reliability
If a dual holding mechanism is implemented to prevent detachment, then the connector attachment reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector bracket is designed to perform multiple functions: the first holding portion provides primary attachment to the rail structure, while the second holding portion provides additional securing. Both holding portions are integrated into a single bracket body that can be manufactured as one piece, allowing the bracket to serve multiple attachment functions without requiring multiple separate components, thus limiting the increase in device complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A connector bracket (14) includes a first holding portion (20) and a second holding portion (21) that hold a first connector (10). The first holding portion (20) is a portion to which the first connector (10), which is provided at one end of a first electric wire (5), is attached with a rail structure, the first holding portion (20) holding the attached first connector (10) with the rail structure. The second holding portion (21) cooperates with the first holding portion (20) to hold the first connector (10). The second holding portion (21) is a band portion (34) that supports the first connector (10) by surrounding it around the periphery thereof with a band-shaped binding portion (33).