Cable-to-Housing Connector Retention Without Extra Fasteners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection systems for connecting cables to housings face challenges in creating stable, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical and electrical connections while minimizing space usage.
Innovation Solution
A connection arrangement featuring a housing with interlocking and friction-retaining housing shells and a connector with a retaining jacket, eliminating the need for additional fastening components, and allowing for a compact, stable, and cost-effective connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If separate fastening components are used to connect the connecting cable to the housing, then the connection stability is improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The housing shells are designed with integrated retainers that directly form the connection interface with the connector. The first housing shell includes a first retainer and the second housing shell includes a second retainer, both of which are integral parts of the housing structure. This merging of the housing and fastening components eliminates the need for separate fastening elements, reducing device complexity while maintaining connection stability through the interlocking retainer-connector interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing shells serve dual functions: providing structural enclosure and creating the mechanical connection interface. The retainers formed as part of the housing shells perform both the housing function and the fastening function simultaneously. This multi-functionality allows the housing to act as both the protective enclosure and the connecting element, eliminating the need for additional dedicated fastening components.
2Stability of the object's composition
If additional fastening components are used, then the connection stability is improved, but the space required for the connection arrangement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retainers are formed as integral parts of the housing shells, eliminating the need for separate fastening components that would occupy additional space. The first retainer in the first housing shell and the second retainer in the second housing shell create the connection interface directly within the housing structure, minimizing the overall volume required for the connection arrangement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If additional fastening components are used, then the connection stability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retainers are manufactured as integral parts of the housing shells, which can be produced using standard housing manufacturing processes. This eliminates the need for separate manufacturing steps and assembly operations for additional fastening components, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining connection stability through the integrated retainer design.
4Device complexity
If the housing shells are used as connecting elements, then the device complexity is reduced, but the connection stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The housing shells are segmented to include integrated retainers that create discrete connection interfaces. The first housing shell is segmented to include a first retainer and the second housing shell is segmented to include a second retainer, allowing each housing shell to independently form a stable connection interface with the connector while maintaining overall device simplicity.
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 solution provides a simple, space-saving, and stable connection between the connecting cable and housing, reducing the load on connection contacts and enabling a secure, efficient electrical connection without additional components.
Implementation Method 1
the connector features a retainer for an interlocking and/or friction connection to the first mating retainer and the second mating retainer
Data Source
AI summary
A connection arrangement is provided, and includes a housing with a first housing shell and a second housing shell, as well as a connecting cable with a connector for connecting the connecting cable to a connecting component in the housing. The first housing shell includes a first mating retainer, and the second housing shell includes a second mating retainer. The connector includes a retainer for an interlocking and/or friction connection with the first mating retainer and the second mating retainer. A connecting cable and a housing are also provided.