Connector Shielding Member Elastic Deformation Noise Suppression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors with reduced profiles lack effective noise-shielding mechanisms as they do not consider the contact between shielding structures of coupled connectors.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a first connector with a fitting projection and a second connector with a corresponding recess, where the shielding members include elastic deformation and U-shaped bends to ensure contact and alignment, allowing for effective noise shielding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the connector profile is reduced, then the size is miniaturized, but the noise-shielding effect deteriorates because shielding structures cannot be brought into contact
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding member is designed with an elastic deformation portion that can dynamically adapt its shape during connector assembly. When connectors are fitted together, the elastic portion deforms to ensure contact between shielding structures, maintaining noise-shielding effectiveness despite the reduced overall connector size.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical state and geometric parameters of the shielding member by introducing elastic deformation capabilities. The shielding member transitions from a rigid structure to one that can elastically deform, allowing it to conform and make contact with the mating connector's shielding structure even in a compact design.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If shielding structures are brought into contact, then noise-shielding effect is improved, but the connector profile increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic deformation portion is integrated within the shielding member structure itself, nesting the compliance function inside the shielding component. This allows the shielding member to contain both the rigid shielding portions and the flexible deformation section, achieving contact without adding external bulk to the connector profile.
Solution Approach 2:
The shielding member incorporates a thin, flexible elastic deformation portion that can bend and conform to the mating connector's shielding structure. This flexible section enables effective shielding contact while maintaining a compact overall connector size, as the thin film requires minimal space.
3Reliability
If elastic deformation portion is added to shielding member, then contact reliability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic deformation portion is merged with the shielding member as a single integrated component rather than a separate part. This combining of functions allows the shielding member to be manufactured as one piece with both rigid and flexible sections, simplifying assembly while ensuring reliable contact through the elastic portion's inherent deformation capability.
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 connector achieves reliable noise shielding and improved rigidity by ensuring contact between shielding members, enhancing noise suppression and operational stability even with minor positional deviations.
Implementation Method 1
the first shielding member includes an elastic deformation portion that accommodates the bend when the first shielding member is fitted to the second shielding member
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a connector that has a reduced profile and is capable of bringing shielding structures of two connectors coupled together into contact with each other. A connector (10) according to the present disclosure includes a first connector (20) and a second connector (70). The first connector (20) is equipped with a first insulator (30) that includes a pair of outer peripheral walls (32) opposing each other and a fitting projection (33) formed between the pair of outer peripheral walls (32), and a first shielding member (60) supported by the first insulator (30). The second connector (70) includes a second insulator (80) equipped with a fitting recess (83) fit to the fitting projection (33), and a second shielding member (110) supported by the second insulator (80). When the first connector (20) and the second connector (70) are fitted to each other, the first shielding member (60) and the second shielding member (110) are fitted to each other.