Connector Assembly Layout for Combined Data and Power Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector assemblies face challenges in integrating both data transmission and power supply functions, requiring innovative designs for plug and receptacle connectors to meet evolving equipment requirements.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a plug connector with conductive pads and a metal shell, along with a receptacle connector featuring conductive terminals and power terminals, allowing for power supply functionality by enabling contact between the plug power terminal and the receptacle power terminal when the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle connector.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the plug connector and receptacle connector are designed with only data transmission terminals, then the structure is simple, but the functionality is limited and cannot provide power supply
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines data transmission terminals and power supply terminals into a single connector assembly. The plug connector integrates both conductive pads for data transmission and power terminals for power supply, while the receptacle connector integrates corresponding conductive terminals and power terminals. This merging allows the connector to provide multiple functions (data transmission and power supply) simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between functionality and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly is designed with multi-functionality to perform both data transmission and power supply operations. The plug connector includes conductive pads for data signals and power terminals for electrical power, while the receptacle connector includes corresponding terminals for both functions. This universal design enables a single connector assembly to replace what would traditionally require separate connectors for data and power.
2Adaptability or versatility
If power supply function is added to the connector assembly, then the functionality is enhanced, but the design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: conductive pads for data transmission and power terminals for power supply. The plug connector separates these functions spatially, with conductive pads arranged in specific patterns and power terminals positioned separately. The receptacle connector similarly segments its terminals. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall design manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes spatial arrangement and dimensional positioning to differentiate between data transmission terminals and power supply terminals. The conductive pads are arranged in specific patterns on the tongue plate, while power terminals are positioned in different spatial locations. This dimensional separation allows both functions to coexist without interfering with each other, managing design complexity through spatial organization.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enables the connector assembly to provide both data transmission and power supply functions, expanding its application scope and addressing the need for enhanced functionality in modern equipment.
Implementation Method 1
the plug power terminal includes an elastic mating portion protruding toward the tongue plate in the transverse direction, and the elastic mating portion protrudes into the receiving space
Implementation Method 2
the plurality of conductive pads are in contact with the first elastic contact portions and the second elastic contact portions
Data Source
AI summary
A plug connector includes a tongue plate, a metal shell and a plug power terminal. At least one side of the tongue plate is provided with a number of conductive pads arranged at intervals along a transverse direction. The metal shell includes a receiving space for receiving the tongue plate. The plug power terminal is located on at least one side of the conductive pads in the transverse direction. The present disclosure also discloses a receptacle connector matched with the plug connector. The receptacle connector includes a receptacle power terminal. The present disclosure also discloses a connector assembly having the plug connector and the receptacle connector. Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure enables the plug connector, the receptacle connector and the connector assembly to have a power supply function by providing the plug power terminal and the receptacle power terminal.