Connector Cover T-Shaped Fixing Member Anti-Bending
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connectors on motherboards are prone to warping or cracking due to thermal expansion and mechanical stress, making it difficult to insert expansion cards and affecting the motherboard's stability.
Innovation Solution
A connector cover with a T-shaped fixing member and concave design that enhances structural strength by preventing the connector from bending and cracking, and a connector module with a reinforced configuration that alleviates motherboard bending when installed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional connector is used on a motherboard, then the connector can be easily manufactured and installed, but the connector is prone to warping and cracking due to thermal expansion and mechanical stress
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a cover lateral structure that extends in a direction perpendicular to the connector lateral, creating a multi-dimensional support system. The cover lateral leans against the connector lateral, providing support from an additional spatial dimension and preventing bending forces from acting directly on the connector
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the connector structure with a cover structure made of different materials (connector body and cover lateral), creating a composite assembly that leverages the strengths of each material to resist both thermal expansion and mechanical stress simultaneously
2Strength
If a connector cover is added to reinforce the connector, then the anti-bending ability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cover lateral is designed as a thin-walled structure that provides sufficient mechanical support while maintaining flexibility. This thin-film approach reinforces the connector without adding significant structural complexity or weight
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly is divided into separate functional components: the connector body and the cover structure. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently and assembled together, managing complexity through modular design
3Strength
If the connector cover structure is made more complex to increase strength, then the structural strength is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cover lateral is designed to lean against the connector lateral in a way that creates self-aligning contact. The geometric configuration of the cover lateral and connector lateral interfaces allows the components to self-position during assembly, reducing the need for high-precision manufacturing tolerances
Data Source
AI summary
A connector cover is adapted to cover a connector. A fixing member of the connector protrudes from a connector lateral and includes a base portion and a top board located on the base portion. The top board and the base portion form a T shape pillar. The connector cover includes four cover laterals, and one of the cover laterals includes a concave. A position of the concave located on the cover lateral corresponds to a position of the fixing member located on the connector lateral, and a width of the concave is close to a width of base portion. When the connector cover is assembled to the connector, the cover laterals lean against the connector laterals. The base portion is located in the concave and walls of the cover lateral besides the concave is near or lean against the base portion. A connector and a connector module are further provided.