Connector Socket Plug Cap With Dual-Arm Anti-Removal Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional connector sockets with protective plug caps are vulnerable to unauthorized removal due to simple unlocking mechanisms, lacking integration of unlocking and removing structures, leading to inadequate data theft prevention.
Innovation Solution
A protective plug cap design featuring dual elastic arms with non-parallel swaying directions and a unified unlocking tool with dual locking parts to require simultaneous forces for removal, enhancing the complexity of unlocking and integrating the unlocking and removing processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single blocking structure is used in the protective plug cap, then the device complexity is reduced, but the security against unauthorized removal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking structure is divided into multiple independent blocking portions (first blocking portion and second blocking portion) that can be swayed in different directions. Each blocking portion engages with the inner wall separately, creating multiple independent security barriers that must all be overcome to remove the protective plug cap, thereby enhancing security without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The blocking portions are designed to sway in different directions (first direction and second direction that are not on the same axis) rather than a single direction. This multi-dimensional blocking approach requires unauthorized users to apply forces from multiple directions simultaneously, significantly increasing the difficulty of prying open the structure with simple tools
2Ease of operation
If independent unlocking and removing structures are used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the security against unauthorized access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The unlocking structure and removing structure are merged into a single integrated tool. The unlocking tool includes both the unlocking portion that disengages the blocking structures and the removing portion that extracts the protective plug cap, allowing authorized users to perform both operations with one tool while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The unlocking tool is designed with multi-functionality, serving both to unlock the blocking structures and to remove the protective plug cap. The tool's structure allows it to interact with both the blocking portions and the main body opening, consolidating multiple functions into a single universal tool that simplifies authorized operation while preserving security
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 increases the difficulty of unauthorized access, providing robust protection against data theft by requiring coordinated actions for plug cap removal, thus improving security.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic arm, which is connected to the main body by the slot, the first elastic arm has a first blocking portion for being blocked by an inner wall of the connector socket, the first elastic arm can be swayed to the first blocking portion along a first direction by an external force of the unlocking tool to move away relative to the inner wall; and a second elastic arm, which is connected to the main body by the slot, the second elastic arm has a second blocking portion for being blocked by the inner wall of the connector socket, the second elastic arm can be swayed to the second blocking portion along a second direction by the external force of the unlocking tool to move away relative to the inner wall
Data Source
AI summary
A protective component of a connector socket with a protective plug cap includes a main body of the protective plug cap has a slot and an opening, and there are a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm connected to the main body in the slot. An unlocking tool has an unlocking end that can enter the slot through the opening of the main body to apply an external force to make the first and second elastic arms respectively sway to blocking portions along different directions to move away relative to an inner wall of the connector socket. The unlocking tool is used to unlock the protective plug cap to remove from an electrical connection, so as to achieve the protection effect of preventing data theft.