Connector With Shifted Support Piece For Vibration Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors are prone to accidental unplugging due to impact, vibration, or damage, and have complex internal structures with limited flexibility in component arrangement, leading to safety concerns and operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a main body with a swingable arm, preloading member, solenoid, and slide member, where the slide member's support piece shifts to prevent hook retraction and allows for flexible component arrangement, ensuring reliable connection and easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional connector structure is used, then the connector can be connected to the inlet, but the connector is prone to accidental unplugging due to impact, vibration, or damage
Solution Approach 1:
The support piece is pre-positioned to face the hook before connection occurs. When the connector is inserted into the inlet, the support piece automatically engages with the hook to prevent its retraction, countering the harmful effects of impact and vibration before they can cause accidental unplugging.
Solution Approach 2:
The leaf spring provides a cushioning force that maintains the support piece in a position to protect the hook. This preliminary protective mechanism ensures that even when impact or vibration occurs, the hook remains secured and cannot retract accidentally.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional connector structure is used, then the connector can function, but the internal structure is complicated with limited flexibility in component arrangement
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional segments: the insertion portion with the hook, the main body portion with the support piece, and the connection portion. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and arranged, providing flexibility in the overall structure while maintaining simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support piece is positioned to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the connector. This dimensional change in movement direction allows for a more flexible arrangement of components within the connector structure, simplifying the internal design while improving adaptability.
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 effectively prevents accidental unplugging and offers enhanced flexibility in component arrangement, improving safety and operational simplicity while maintaining a compact and reliable structure.
Implementation Method 1
a solenoid configured to advance or retract the plunger
Implementation Method 2
a first preloading member configured to preload the first arm such that the hook protrudes from an outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion
Data Source
AI summary
A connector is configured to be connected to an inlet of an electric apparatus having a storage battery. The connector includes a main body portion, an insertion portion, a first arm, a first preloading member, a release member, a solenoid, and a slide member. The slide member includes a support piece configured to come into contact with a back surface of a first front portion and a connection piece connecting a plunger and the support piece. The connection piece includes a first connection piece provided on a side of the plunger and a second connection piece provided on a side of the support piece. The support piece and the first connection piece are provided with a shift in position in a left-and-right direction.