Connector With Dual-Stage Shielding For Wireless Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Connectors in electronic devices, such as those supporting USB 3.0 or 3.1 standards, generate electromagnetic waves that interfere with nearby wireless communication antennas, leading to decreased radiation performance due to the lack of effective shielding.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring an inner shell and an outer shell that surrounds the terminal part, with the outer shell being made of metallic material to interrupt electromagnetic waves and minimize their impact on peripheral wireless antennas, thereby enhancing radiation performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If a connector supports high-speed data communication (USB 3.0 or 3.1 Standard), then data transmission speed is improved, but electromagnetic waves are generated that degrade the radiation performance of wireless communication antennas
Solution Approach 1:
A shielding structure is introduced as an intermediary element between the connector and the wireless communication antenna. This shielding structure includes a first shielding part surrounding the connector and a second shielding part surrounding the antenna, with conductive material filling the gap between them. The conductive material acts as a mediator that blocks electromagnetic waves generated by high-speed data communication from reaching the antenna, thereby preventing degradation of radiation performance while maintaining high-speed data transmission capability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a shield is added to the connector to interrupt electromagnetic waves, then electromagnetic wave interference is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding structure is merged with the existing connector assembly by integrating the first shielding part, second shielding part, and conductive material filling as a unified shielding system. Rather than adding completely separate shielding components, the design combines multiple shielding elements into a coordinated structure that works together to block electromagnetic waves, thereby reducing the overall complexity increase compared to implementing multiple independent shielding solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The shielding structure employs a nested configuration where the first shielding part surrounds the connector, the second shielding part surrounds the antenna, and the conductive material fills the space between these two shielding parts. This nested arrangement creates an efficient electromagnetic wave blocking system while utilizing the available space within the electronic device, thereby achieving effective shielding without proportionally increasing device complexity.
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
The dual-stage electromagnetic wave interruption effectively reduces interference with wireless communication antennas, maintaining or improving the radiation performance of electronic devices during high-speed data communication.
Implementation Method 1
an outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the inner shell... made of metallic material to interrupt electromagnetic waves
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a connector that interrupts electromagnetic waves and includes a terminal part, an inner shell surrounding the terminal part and having a plug form that is inserted into the connector from outside of the connector, and an outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the inner shell.