Electric Connector Lock Plate Deformation Friction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric connectors face issues with insufficient locking friction, leading to easy separation and failure of electrical connections due to external factors, posing risks of connection failure.
Innovation Solution
An electric connector design featuring a first shell, a lock plate, and a second shell that slides relative to the first shell, with the second shell deforming the lock plate for enhanced frictional locking when in the first position, and allowing separation when in the second position, utilizing an actuating assembly to facilitate this movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking structure with frictional locking is used to prevent separation of electric connectors, then the locking force is insufficient and the connectors are still easy to loosen
Solution Approach 1:
The lock plate is designed to be deformable and can dynamically change its shape during the locking process. When the second shell slides to the first position, the lock plate deforms towards the inner side to increase pressing force. This dynamic deformation allows the locking force to be enhanced without adding complex mechanical components, directly resolving the contradiction between reliability and locking force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state and geometric parameters of the lock plate through deformation. By altering the shape and position of the lock plate when pressed by the second shell, the contact pressure and friction force are significantly increased. This parameter change transforms the locking mechanism from a static friction-based system to a dynamic system with variable pressing force, thereby improving the locking effect.
2Reliability
If the second shell deforms the lock plate towards the inner side for frictional locking, then the locking effect is enhanced, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The locking function is merged into the normal sliding movement of the second shell. The actuating assembly that controls the sliding motion is integrated with the locking mechanism, so that a single sliding action simultaneously achieves both positioning and locking functions. This merging eliminates the need for separate locking components and reduces overall structural complexity while maintaining enhanced locking effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The lock plate serves itself by utilizing the pressing force from the second shell's sliding motion to deform and create frictional locking. The system uses its own operational movement (sliding) to generate the locking action, rather than requiring an additional dedicated locking mechanism. This self-service approach simplifies the structure by making the existing components perform multiple functions.
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 design significantly enhances the locking effect, preventing the electric connectors from loosening and ensuring reliable electrical connections by applying greater pressure for frictional locking, thus improving the overall locking force and stability.
Implementation Method 1
the lock plate is tightly pressed with the outer surface of an outer shell of the other connector for frictional locking
Implementation Method 2
the part, located on the outer side of the lock plate, of the second shell deforms the lock plate towards the inner side
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an electric connector, which is used for being electrically connected with another adaptive connector (socket). The electric connector comprises a first shell, a lock plate, a second shell and an actuating assembly, wherein at least one electric connection point capable of being connected with the other connector is accommodated in the first shell; the lock plate is relatively fixed with the first shell; the second shell is at least partially located on the outer side of the lock plate and can move between a first position and a second position, the part of the second shell deforms the lock plate towards the inner side, so that the lock plate is tightly pressed with the outer surface of an outer shell of the other connector for frictional locking. According to the electric connector, the locking and pressing frictional force between the electric connectors can be improved.