Standardized Cable Assembly Connector for Lower Mold Cost
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Solution Overview
Problem
High manufacturing costs of connectors due to the need for multiple molds for various cable assemblies with different structures, which increases production complexity and expenses.
Innovation Solution
A connector design that uses a housing with a stamping process and includes a connector module with multiple cable assemblies of the same structure, sharing molds to reduce production costs and simplify manufacturing, while incorporating an optical module for electrical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cable assemblies with different structures are used to implement module connection, then the connector can achieve diverse connection functions, but the quantity of molds increases and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single standardized cable assembly structure that can serve multiple connection functions. Instead of creating different cable structures for different connections, the invention uses one universal cable assembly design that can be configured for various connection needs, thereby reducing the number of molds required while maintaining connection diversity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the cable assembly into standardized modular components that can be reconfigured for different connection functions. By dividing the cable assembly into interchangeable segments with standard interfaces, the design achieves versatility without requiring entirely different cable structures, thus reducing mold quantity while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cable assemblies with different structures are used, then various connection requirements can be met, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The invention employs a universal cable assembly structure that can fulfill various connection configurations through standardized components and arrangements. This universality simplifies the manufacturing process by eliminating the need to manage multiple different cable structures, thereby reducing process complexity while maintaining configuration flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies homogeneity by making all cable assemblies follow the same structural standards and manufacturing specifications. This uniformity across all cable assemblies simplifies the manufacturing process by allowing standardized production procedures, quality control, and assembly operations, thereby reducing complexity while still meeting diverse connection requirements through configuration rather than structural variation.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector includes a connector module and a housing. The connector module includes at least four cable assemblies with a same structure and a housing fastener. The housing includes a first mounting opening, and the housing fastener includes a second mounting opening. One end of each cable assembly of the connector module is inserted into the second mounting opening. The housing fastener of the connector module is inserted into the first mounting opening. The at least four cable assemblies with the same structure are disposed in the connector module. Each component of the cable assembly uses a mold, and different cable assemblies may share the mold.