Electrical Connector Plug-in Module Simplified Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connectors require complex structures and assembly processes, leading to poor network transmission performance due to the need for adapter terminals between PCB boards and input/output terminals.
Innovation Solution
A plug-in module with a base, input terminals, output terminals, and a PCB module, where the base has a tongue plate extending beyond the front and back plates, and the terminals are securely fixed, integrated with an insulating body and housing to form an electrical connector that simplifies the connection process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adapter terminals are used to connect PCB board to input/output terminals, then electrical connection is achieved, but structure becomes complicated and assembly process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the adapter terminal function directly into the connector housing. The housing integrates both the adapter terminal connection interface and the input/output terminal connection interface, eliminating the need for separate adapter terminal components. This integration simplifies the overall structure while maintaining reliable electrical connection between the PCB board and terminals.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, establishes electrical connection between PCB and terminals, and integrates the adapter terminal interface. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall device complexity.
2Reliability
If adapter terminals are used to connect PCB board to input/output terminals, then electrical connection is achieved, but assembly process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the adapter terminal connection and output terminal connection into a single integrated housing structure, the assembly process is simplified. The housing is manufactured as one piece that simultaneously provides both connection interfaces, reducing the number of assembly steps required compared to separately assembling adapter terminals and connectors.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is pre-manufactured with integrated connection interfaces for both the adapter terminal and output terminals. This preliminary integration of connection features into the housing structure eliminates the need for subsequent assembly steps to connect separate terminal components, thereby simplifying the overall assembly process.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses an electrical connector and a plug-in module. The plug-in module includes a base, a plurality of input terminals, a plurality of output terminals and a PCB module. The base includes a bottom plate, a front plate and a back plate, and a tongue plate extending from the bottom plate forward beyond the front plate; the plurality of input terminals are fixed to the back plate, and two ends of each of the input terminals extend respectively beyond a top end of the back plate and a bottom end of the bottom plate; the plurality of output terminals are fixed to the tongue plate and the front plate, and two ends of each of the output terminals extend respectively beyond a top end of the front plate and the tongue plate; and the PCB module includes at least one circuit board.