Connector Holder With Nested Interface Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Military electronic devices with limited space face challenges in retaining original transmitting interfaces while accommodating new, faster interfaces due to their waterproof, dustproof, and EMI-protected design constraints.
Innovation Solution
A plugging structure with a cover and circuit board that includes two transmitting ports, an original interface (e.g., USB 2.0 or IEEE) and an additional interface (e.g., USB 3.0), arranged side by side, with a fixing point to distribute stress and prevent water or dust ingress, using pogo pins made of Liquid Crystal Polymer for reliable connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device retains only one transmitting interface to maintain its waterproof, dustproof, and EMI-protected design, then the device meets military standards and maintains a limited volume, but the device cannot accommodate multiple transmitting interfaces including newer faster interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where a cover (10) containing multiple transmitting interfaces (USB 2.0, USB 3.0) is inserted into a receiving space within the housing (81). The cover acts as a nested component that houses multiple interfaces in a compact arrangement, allowing the device to support multiple transmitting standards without significantly increasing the overall device volume. This nesting approach enables the military electronic device to accommodate both original and newer faster interfaces while maintaining its compact form factor and environmental protection standards.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device adds more transmitting interfaces to meet increasing interface requirements, then the device provides better transmitting capabilities, but the device loses its waterproof, dustproof, and EMI-protected properties
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a cover (10) made of Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) material that serves as a flexible yet protective shell. This cover integrates multiple transmitting interfaces (USB 2.0, USB 3.0) while maintaining the waterproof, dustproof, and EMI-shielding properties required by military standards. The LCP material provides both flexibility for interface integration and protective barriers against environmental factors, ensuring that the addition of multiple interfaces does not compromise the device's reliability in harsh environments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device uses a single transmitting interface design, then the device structure remains simple and manufacturing is easier, but the device cannot support both original and newer faster transmitting interfaces simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal cover design (10) that integrates multiple transmitting interfaces (USB 2.0, USB 3.0) into a single component. This multi-functional cover can accommodate different interface types and standards, allowing the device to support both original and newer faster transmitting interfaces simultaneously. The cover includes a circuit board (20) with multiple connection points that can interface with various connection structures (pogo pins, soldering, conductive adhesive), providing universal compatibility while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that does not significantly increase device complexity.
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AI summary
A plugging structure applied to an electronic device for detachably electrically connecting to a main unit is disclosed. The electronic device comprises a housing. The plugging structure comprises a cover and a circuit board. The cover plate has two transfer ports, and two transmitting ports are listed in the cover. The circuit board is disposed between the cover and the housing, and the circuit board connects to these transmitting ports.