Electrical Connector Fastening Kit With Locking Blade and Guide Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connector fixing systems for dynamic display screens in motor vehicles are prone to damage and require a larger footprint due to protruding elements, necessitating replacement of the entire kit upon damage, and lack stability during screen installation and removal.
Innovation Solution
A fixing kit with a support and locking blade configuration that includes connecting means maintaining a guide plate at a distance from the support, utilizing a locking blade with protrusions to secure the connector, and a retractable stop to prevent movement, allowing for a compact and robust attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a guide plate with protruding elements is used to secure the connector, then the connector positioning is stable, but the device footprint increases and the protruding elements are prone to damage
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of having protruding elements extend outward from the guide plate to secure the connector, the invention inverts the approach by having recesses or cavities formed in the guide plate that receive and secure the connector. This inversion maintains positioning stability while eliminating the need for large protruding elements, thereby reducing the overall device footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is nested within recesses formed in the guide plate, with the connector fitting into cavities that are integrated into the plate structure. This nesting approach allows the connector to be securely positioned without requiring additional protruding elements, thus maintaining stability while minimizing the device footprint.
2Manufacturing precision
If the connector is firmly secured to prevent movement during installation, then positioning accuracy is maintained, but the risk of irreversible damage to securing elements increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide plate incorporates recesses and cushioning elements that absorb installation forces and prevent excessive stress on securing elements. The recesses provide a controlled environment that cushions the connector during insertion, maintaining positioning accuracy while preventing irreversible damage to the securing structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The recesses in the guide plate act as intermediary structures between the connector and the plate, providing a controlled interface that maintains positioning accuracy while protecting the securing elements from direct stress and potential damage during installation.
3Manufacturing precision
If a stop is used to maintain distance between guide plate and chassis, then positioning consistency is achieved, but the space between components is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a stop that extends into the space between the guide plate and chassis, the invention incorporates distance-maintaining features directly into the guide plate structure, such as integrated cushions or recesses that provide the necessary spacing in a different dimensional configuration. This approach maintains consistent positioning while preserving the available space between components.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a fastening kit for fastening an electrical connector to a frame: The fastening kit (1) comprises: - a support (4), which support is passed through by a first opening and a second opening, connecting means for holding a guide plate (14) at a distance from the support (4); and - a blocking strip (6) extending between a proximal end (26) and a distal end (28), the distal end comprising a notch (32) so as to allow the connecting means of the support to pass through, the second face of the blocking strip comprising at least one projection that is arranged so as to face the guide plate when: - the distal and proximal ends bear against an edge of the first and second openings, respectively; and - the connecting means pass through the notch in the blocking strip.