Connector Assembly Mating Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector assembly has a complex manufacturing process and high manufacturing costs due to its large number of components, making it difficult to operate efficiently when mating and removing connectors.
Innovation Solution
A compact connector assembly with a reduced number of components, featuring a mating housing with a release projection and a lock portion, and a connector with a stopper and regulation portion, allowing for simplified operation through a mechanism where the second housing is installed to the first housing along the mating direction, enabling easy connection and disconnection of terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a connector assembly with multiple separate components (latch device, slide member, HVIL connector) is used to ensure reliable connection and disconnection, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the latch device, slide member, and HVIL connector into a single integrated connector housing. The latch member is formed as an integral part of the housing, and the HVIL terminals are incorporated within the same structure, eliminating the need for separate components while maintaining reliable connection through the unified design
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, implements the latch mechanism for secure connection, enables sliding motion for engagement/disengagement, and incorporates HVIL terminals for electrical interlock. This multi-functional design reduces component count while ensuring reliable operation
2Reliability
If a connector assembly with multiple separate components (latch device, slide member, HVIL connector) is used to ensure reliable connection and disconnection, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the latch device, slide member, and HVIL connector into a single integrated connector housing. The latch member is formed as an integral part of the housing, and the HVIL terminals are incorporated within the same structure, eliminating the need for separate components while maintaining reliable connection through the unified design
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, implements the latch mechanism for secure connection, enables sliding motion for engagement/disengagement, and incorporates HVIL terminals for electrical interlock. This multi-functional design reduces component count while ensuring reliable operation
3Reliability
If a complex connector assembly with multiple components and operations is used to ensure reliable connection, then the connection reliability is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the latch device, slide member, and HVIL connector into a single integrated connector housing. The latch member is formed as an integral part of the housing, and the HVIL terminals are incorporated within the same structure, eliminating the need for separate components while maintaining reliable connection through the unified design
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, implements the latch mechanism for secure connection, enables sliding motion for engagement/disengagement, and incorporates HVIL terminals for electrical interlock. This multi-functional design reduces component count while ensuring reliable operation
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly comprises a connector and a mating connector. The mating connector comprises a mating housing. The mating housing is formed with a release projection. The connector comprises a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is provided with a stopper. The second housing is provided with a stopped portion. One of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a second support portion which supports a supported portion. When the second housing is installed to the first housing, the stopped portion is brought into abutment with the stopper, and a movement of the second housing is regulated by the stopper. When the thus-regulated second housing is received into the mating housing together with the first housing, one of the second support portion and the supported portion is brought into abutment with the release projection so that the regulation of the second housing is released.