Electrical Connector Cover Stabilizing Terminals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electrical connector assemblies lack flexibility to accommodate electronic devices with different voltage requirements and are prone to deformation when mounted on a printed circuit board.

Innovation Solution

The electrical connector assembly features a male and female connector design with protective cover projections that stabilize contact terminals, preventing deformation and enabling secure mounting on a printed circuit board, while allowing for flexible voltage connections through multiple groups of terminals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple groups of contact terminals are used to provide flexible voltage connections, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevoltage connection flexibilityVSAvoidconnector structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The contact terminals are divided into multiple groups (first group, second group, third group) with different configurations and functions. Each group serves specific voltage requirements, allowing the connector to accommodate different electronic devices while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular organization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connector assembly is designed with multiple groups of contact terminals that can universally connect to electronic devices with different voltage requirements. The first connector and second connector can both interface with devices requiring different predetermined voltages, making the assembly multi-functional and adaptable to various applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If contact terminals extend across multiple connector sections, then adaptability is improved, but stability deteriorates due to deformation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevoltage connection flexibilityVSAvoidcontact terminal stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The first connector acts as an intermediary element between the second connector (mounted on the printed circuit board) and the electronic devices. It provides a stable intermediate connection point that supports the contact terminals, preventing deformation while enabling flexible voltage connections to different devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The first connector is nested within or adjacent to the second connector, creating a hierarchical structure where the first connector provides additional support and stability to the contact terminals. This nested configuration allows the terminals to extend across sections while being anchored by multiple connector structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS8083550B2Electrical connector with cover

Publication Date: 2011.12.27 HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO LTD

AI summary

An electrical connector assembly includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector includes a body having a male mating face, a first abutment face and a first mounting face and a number of first contacts each of which has a first male engaging section, a first median portion, and the first tail portion. A female connector includes a body having a female mating face, a second abutment face, and a second mounting face and a number of second contacts each of which has a first female engaging section, and a second male engaging section. A protective cover disposed on a top region between the female connector and the male connector has a projection, which abuts against the first median section of at least one of the first contact.