Electrical Connector Positioning Structure for Stable Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors with a two-piece structure suffer from relative positional shifts affecting signal transmission quality due to improper docking with electronic systems.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connector with a positioning structure featuring a mating slot, conductive terminals with resilient arms, and a positioning slot for accurate alignment, along with a locking mechanism to stabilize the connection and enhance signal transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a two-piece structure (electrical connector and shell) is used, then the manufacturing process is simplified and assembly is easier, but relative positional shifts occur affecting signal transmission quality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrical connector and shell into a single integrated structure where the shell is formed as an integral part of the connector housing. This merging eliminates the interface between separate components, preventing relative positional shifts while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through single-piece molding or integrated fabrication processes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a two-piece structure with separate shell and connector is used, then assembly flexibility is improved, but docking accuracy with electronic system deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated design merges the shell and connector into one unit, ensuring that the positioning features of the shell and the electrical contact features of the connector are pre-aligned during manufacturing. This eliminates docking accuracy issues while the overall connector assembly remains adaptable to different electronic systems through standardized interfaces.
3Ease of repair
If separate electrical connector and shell components are used, then component replacement and repair are easier, but connection stability deteriorates due to relative position shifts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the shell and connector into a single reliable unit that maintains stable electrical connections by eliminating relative position shifts. While this reduces the ability to replace individual components, it significantly improves connection reliability. The entire connector assembly can still be replaced as a single unit, maintaining ease of repair at the system level while achieving superior connection stability.
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
Ensures stable and reliable electrical connections by maintaining precise alignment and preventing detachment, improving signal transmission quality and simplifying manufacturing processes.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of conductive terminals comprises resilient arms receiving in the terminal grooves and with contacting portion protruding, and contacting portions at distal ends of the resilient arms
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector for receiving an electronic device defining a mating plate with conductive pads and a positioning plate includes: a connector housing defining a mating slot opening forward and terminal grooves on opposite sides of the mating slot, plural conductive terminals, and a positioning portion surrounding the connector housing. Each conductive terminal has a resilient arm received in the terminal groove. The positioning portion is spaced from the connector housing by a positioning slot. The positioning slot is used for insertion of the positioning plate of the electronic device.