Electrical Connector Case With Offset Partition Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors require two different cases to accommodate housings with different dimensions due to asymmetric division of the housing space, necessitating a change in partition location when the pull-out direction of the electric wire is reversed.
Innovation Solution
A case design with offset partition member fixing parts and a detachable partition that can be positioned in different mating grooves to asymmetrically divide the housing space, accommodating housings with varying dimensions and allowing for a single case to handle reversed pull-out directions of the electric wire.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the partition location is changed to accommodate housings with different dimensions, then the housing space can be properly divided, but multiple types of cases are required
Solution Approach 1:
The partition member is divided into multiple segments that can be repositioned along the case inner wall. Each segment can be independently adjusted to create different partition locations, allowing a single case type to accommodate various housing dimension combinations without requiring multiple case variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition member is designed with movable and adjustable characteristics rather than being fixed. It can be positioned at multiple locations along the case inner wall to asymmetrically divide the housing space according to different housing dimensions, enabling one case to serve multiple configuration needs.
2Ease of manufacture
If a fixed partition location is used, then the case structure is simplified, but housings with different dimensions cannot be properly accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The partition member is segmented into multiple sections that can be repositioned independently. This segmentation allows the partition to be adjusted to different locations along the case inner wall, providing adaptability for various housing dimensions while maintaining a relatively simple overall case structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition member is designed to perform multiple functions: it can be positioned at different locations to accommodate various housing dimension combinations. This multi-functionality allows a single case design to serve multiple accommodation scenarios without requiring multiple specialized case types.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the partition is fixed at the center, then bilateral symmetry is achieved, but asymmetric housing arrangements cannot be accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The partition member transitions from a fixed central position to a dynamically adjustable position along the case inner wall. This dynamic positioning capability allows the partition to create asymmetric divisions of the housing space when needed, while still maintaining the option for symmetrical arrangements when both housings have equal dimensions.
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AI summary
A case includes a housing space accommodating a plurality of housings and a plurality of partition member fixing parts in which the housings are arranged. The housings are arranged side by side in a first direction that intersects a pull-out direction of an electric wire from the case. The partition member fixing parts are provided in the first direction and are respectively provided offset from a center of the housing space in the first direction.