Electrical Connector with Configurable Grounding via Cuttable Tab
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connectors for communication cables in harsh environments or industrial fields require manual installation and spacing, leading to inefficiencies in connection productivity and potential grounding errors, and lack adaptability for various grounding formats.
Innovation Solution
A connector design that collects individual connectors into units, allowing for easy attachment and efficient spacing of cables, with conductive members that can be configured for both PCB and frame grounding, or either separately, by using non-conductive members to secure cables and provide flexible grounding options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If individual connectors are installed on each communication cable manually, then grounding can be achieved, but connection productivity is low and spacing requirements reduce area efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual connectors into a single integrated connector unit that can accommodate multiple communication cables simultaneously. This merging approach eliminates the need for separate manual installation of each connector, significantly improving connection productivity while reducing the total spacing area required on the panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated connector is designed as a universal component that can handle multiple cables and support various grounding formats (PCB grounding, frame grounding, or both) through configurable conductive members. This multi-functional design allows a single connector unit to replace multiple individual connectors, enhancing both productivity and space efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conductive members are used for both PCB and frame grounding, then grounding flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive members in the connector are designed to be configurable or removable, allowing the grounding structure to adapt dynamically to different requirements. Users can configure the connector for PCB grounding, frame grounding, or both by adjusting or removing specific conductive members, providing grounding flexibility without permanently increasing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector's grounding system is segmented into separate conductive members that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows each grounding path (PCB grounding and frame grounding) to be controlled separately, enabling adaptability to various grounding formats while keeping the overall structure manageable and not overly complex.
3Manufacturing precision
If non-conductive members are used to secure cables, then cable arrangement precision is improved, but electrical connection paths may be interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The connector structure is segmented into non-conductive cable securing members and separate conductive grounding members. The non-conductive members provide precise cable arrangement and positioning, while the conductive members are specifically positioned to establish reliable electrical connections with the braiding, ensuring that cable management and electrical connectivity functions are performed by specialized components without interfering with each other.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a connector (1). The connector (1) is provided with: an electrically conductive shell (3) which covers the signal wire of a communication cable (2); a clip (4) which is formed by punching a plate; and a frame body (7) which covers both the electrically conductive shell (3) is grounded to the ground wire of a printed circuit board (100), and the frame body (7) is grounded to the frame of the housing box of a device. A tab (15) which is formed so as to be capable of being cut off is formed on the clip (4). The tab (15) is formed so as to electrically connect the electrically conductive shell (3) and the frame body (7) by coming into contact with the frame body (7) during the assembling of the connector (1). When the tab (15) of the clip (4) is cut off during the assembling of the connector (1), the electrical connection between the electrically conductive shell (3) and the frame body (7) is interrupted. In the connector (1), the mode of grounding connection to the printed circuit board (100) and the mode of grounding connection to the frame can be freely designed by cutting off the tab (15) of the clip (4).