Electrical Connector Securing Member Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connectors have oversized securing lugs that occupy excessive space, hindering circuit board design and assembly processes.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector features a securing member with a clamping part that minimizes space occupation by aligning with the connector's body shape and structural configuration, reducing the overall size through a securing part and clamping mechanism that secures the circuit board effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional securing lugs are used, then the connector can be secured onto the circuit board, but the securing lugs occupy excessive space and affect circuit board design and assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The securing member is divided into distinct functional parts: a securing part that attaches to the connector body and a clamping part that secures the circuit board. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently, reducing overall space occupation while maintaining securing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping part is designed to clamp the circuit board from the side rather than requiring large surface area contact. By transitioning from a surface-based securing approach to a edge-clamping approach, the space occupation is significantly reduced while maintaining reliable connection.
2Area of stationary object
If the securing member is designed to minimize space, then the overall size of the electrical connector is reduced, but the securing capability must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The securing part is pre-assembled on the connector body during connector manufacturing, positioning it in the most favorable location for subsequent circuit board attachment. This preliminary positioning ensures optimal securing capability is achieved with minimal space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing member features an asymmetric design where the clamping part is positioned and shaped to apply force efficiently at specific points on the circuit board edge. This asymmetric configuration maximizes securing effectiveness while minimizing the space the securing member occupies on the connector.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector and electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector comprises a connector and a securing member. The connector comprises a body and a connecting terminal port. The connecting terminal port is disposed at one side of the body. The securing member comprises a securing part and a clamping part. The securing part is assembled on the body and is disposed at one side of the connecting terminal port. The clamping direction of the clamping part is identical to the opening direction of the connecting terminal port. The circuit board is connected to the connecting terminal port, and the clamping part of the securing member is used to clamp and secure the circuit board. The securing member can be assembled according to the shape and structural configuration of the body of the connector through a component of the securing member corresponding to one side of the body of the connector.