Connector-Integrated Signal Transceiver for Thin Wireless Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of arranging antennas or radars in electronic devices without increasing their size due to design constraints from thinning form factors.
Innovation Solution
Integrating a signal transceiver, such as an antenna or radar, onto a connector within the electronic device, utilizing a connecting hole and a signal feed-in hole to transmit and radiate signals, thereby utilizing space around the connector without increasing device size.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an antenna or radar is arranged in the electronic device, then wireless operation function is achieved, but the device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the antenna (signal transceiver) with the connector structure, integrating two previously separate components into one unified assembly. The antenna is positioned within the connector housing and uses the connector's structural space, eliminating the need for separate antenna mounting space and thereby preventing device size increase.
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna is nested within the connector structure, specifically positioned in the space around the connector body. The connector housing serves as the containing structure for the antenna, allowing the antenna to occupy otherwise unused space within the existing connector footprint rather than requiring additional external space.
2Length of stationary object
If the electronic device is made thinner, then design compactness is improved, but space for arranging antenna or radar is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from arranging the antenna in the vertical thickness dimension to utilizing the horizontal lateral dimension around the connector. By positioning the antenna in the space surrounding the connector body rather than above or below it, the design maintains thin profile while providing adequate antenna volume through lateral space utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a localized antenna arrangement specifically around the connector region, concentrating the antenna structure in a specific local area rather than requiring distributed space throughout the device. This localized approach allows other areas of the device to remain thin while providing sufficient volume for antenna operation in the connector vicinity.
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
Enables the arrangement of signal transceivers like antennas or radars without enlarging the electronic device's footprint.
Implementation Method 1
The signal transceiver feeds signals into the connector through the signal feed-in hole and the signals are radiated out of the connector through the connecting hole
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a casing and a signal transceiving module. The signal transceiving module is disposed in the casing. The signal transceiving module includes a connector, a circuit board, and a signal transceiver. The connector has a connecting hole and a signal feed-in hole. The connecting hole is formed on a first side of the connector and exposed from a side of the casing. The signal feed-in hole is formed on a second side of the connector. The first side is adjacent to the second side. The circuit board is disposed at a side of the connector. The signal transceiver is connected to the circuit board and aligned with the signal feed-in hole. The signal transceiver feeds signals into the connector through the signal feed-in hole and the signals are radiated out of the connector through the connecting hole.