Electrical Connector With Segmented Bulkhead For Terminal Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The reliability of electrical connections between cables and mating connectors is compromised due to adjacent electrical contact terminals, leading to reduced connection reliability.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a support member, base member with separate receiving portions for the cable and mating connector, a cover member, and electrical contact terminals with first and second contact portions, where the channel portions in the protruding wall portion prevent terminal portions from contacting each other, enhancing spatial separation and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electrical contact terminals are provided in the connector, then electrical connection functionality is improved, but reliability of electrical connection decreases due to terminal portions contacting adjacent terminals
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into multiple independent receiving portions (first receiving portion for cable, second receiving portion for mating connector) separated by a bulkhead portion. This segmentation physically isolates the cable side from the mating connector side, preventing terminal portions from contacting adjacent terminals while maintaining multiple electrical connection functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The bulkhead portion acts as an intermediary structure between the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion. It provides physical separation and support, ensuring that electrical contact terminals in the cable side do not contact terminal portions of the mating connector, thereby improving connection reliability.
2Productivity
If thinner cables with smaller pitches are used, then connector density is improved, but reliability of electrical connection decreases due to increased risk of terminal contact
Solution Approach 1:
The bulkhead portion divides the connector into distinct segments, creating physical barriers that maintain reliable electrical connections even when thinner cables with smaller pitches are used. The segmented structure ensures adequate spacing between terminal portions regardless of cable density.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving portions are designed with specific local structures (first receiving portion for cable, second receiving portion for mating connector) that provide appropriate spacing and support for thinner cables, maintaining connection reliability while enabling higher density.
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AI summary
[Problem] To provide a connector with improved reliability of electrical connection between a cable and a mating connector. [Resolution Means] A plurality of electrical contact terminals is provided on one side in a length direction and is provided with a first contact portion that is inserted into a support member and can contact a cable supported by this support member and a second contact portion that is provided on another side in the length direction and can contact terminal portions of a mating connector. A base member is provided with a bulkhead portion formed between a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion and a protruding wall portion protruding to the other side in the length direction from the bulkhead portion toward the second receiving portion. A plurality of channel portions that penetrates in the length direction and can receive the terminal portions of the mating connector is formed in the protruding wall portion and the bulkhead portion, the plurality of channel portions is formed so as to be separated from each other in a width direction orthogonal to the length direction, and the second contact portion of the plurality of electrical contact terminals is housed in the plurality of channel portions.