Connector With Position Determining Member For Automatic Electrical Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connectors require manual operation and external verification to ensure proper insertion and electrical connection of a flexible printed circuit board, lacking automation and clear external indication of connection status.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a position determining member that automatically moves the contact point member to establish an electrical connection upon substrate insertion, with external visibility of the movement to confirm connection status, eliminating the need for additional work and ensuring proper alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual operation and external verification are required to ensure proper insertion and electrical connection, then connection reliability can be confirmed, but operation complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector performs self-verification through the position determining member that automatically indicates whether the substrate is properly inserted and electrically connected. The system serves itself by providing visual feedback without requiring external verification tools or manual checking procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The position determining member provides visual feedback to the user about the insertion status and electrical connection state. This feedback mechanism allows users to confirm proper connection without complex external verification procedures, resolving the contradiction between reliability confirmation and operational simplicity.
2Reliability
If manual operation of the lever is required before and after substrate insertion, then connection status can be verified, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector automatically determines and displays the connection status through the position determining member after substrate insertion. This eliminates the need for manual lever operations before and after insertion, allowing workers to quickly verify connection status without reducing reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The position determining member is pre-configured to automatically indicate connection status immediately after substrate insertion. This preliminary action of automatic status indication eliminates the need for subsequent manual verification operations, improving productivity while maintaining reliability.
3Reliability
If the contact point member remains protruding during substrate insertion, then electrical connection can be made, but the substrate may be damaged by vibration or external force
Solution Approach 1:
The contact point member dynamically changes its position based on substrate insertion status. During insertion, the contact point portion protrudes to establish electrical connection. After insertion is complete, the position determining member moves the contact point member to a retracted position, providing vibration protection while maintaining electrical connection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides beforehand protection by retracting the contact point member after substrate insertion is confirmed. This prior cushioning action protects the delicate substrate and contact points from vibration damage and external forces that could occur during or after the insertion process.
4Measurement precision
If additional verification work is required to check electrical connection, then connection accuracy can be confirmed, but time and effort are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The position determining member provides self-service verification by automatically indicating the electrical connection status through its position. The member moves to distinct positions that clearly show whether the substrate is properly inserted and connected, eliminating the need for additional verification work while maintaining measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The position determining member uses visual position changes to indicate connection status. The member's movement to different positions provides clear visual feedback about electrical connection accuracy, allowing rapid verification without time-consuming additional checks.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a connector in which insertion of a substrate up to a proper position enables achievement of an electrical connection between the substrate and a contact point member. The connector includes a housing with an insertion recessed portion into which a substrate is to be inserted, a contact point member that includes a contact point portion which is installed in the housing, protrudes into an insertion recessed portion, and is electrically connected to a conductive portion of the substrate to be inserted, and position determining member which moves the contact point member, when the substrate is inserted into the insertion recessed portion of the housing, in such a manner that the contact point member is retracted from the insertion recessed portion and then protrudes into the insertion recessed portion to make an electrical connection to a conductive portion of the substrate.