Electrical Connector Guidance and Latch Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connector assemblies face challenges in securely and reliably aligning and mating electrical connectors, particularly in ensuring stable electrical communication between complementary devices like printed circuit boards and cable assemblies.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector assembly incorporates a guidance member and a latch member to align and securely engage with a complementary electrical connector, utilizing a guidance assembly and attachment assembly to ensure proper alignment and secure mating, thereby facilitating reliable electrical communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional electrical connector assemblies are used without specialized guidance members, then the device complexity is reduced, but the alignment precision and mating reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The guidance member is designed to preliminarily align the electrical connectors before the actual mating process occurs. The guidance member protrudes from the connector housing and engages with the complementary connector in advance, establishing proper alignment orientation and position before the latch member secures the connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment and securing functions are segmented into separate components: the guidance member handles alignment while the latch member handles securing. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function without increasing overall complexity excessively.
2Reliability
If a secure latch mechanism is implemented, then the reliability of electrical communication is improved, but the ease of operation for disengagement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The latch member is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to be easily engaged through simple insertion motion but requiring deliberate action for disengagement. The latch member can pivot or move between engaged and disengaged states, providing secure connection during use while allowing controlled disconnection when needed.
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AI summary
An electrical connector assembly includes first and second electrical connectors that include complementary guidance members and complementary latch members that engage when the first and second electrical connectors are mated.