Connector Assembly With Spring-Loaded Coupling Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connector devices for power transmission in mechanisms like vehicles lack a free stroke mechanism, making it difficult to separate cables without tools and are sensitive to torque stiffness.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly featuring a coupling member with a catching groove and opening, L-shaped rods, and a spring, along with socket members and fastening portions, allowing for attachable and detachable connections and enabling manual separation of cables without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional connector device uses a fixed structure for bidirectional power transmission, then the connection stability is improved, but the ease of separation deteriorates (tools are required)
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic structure with a spring-loaded coupling member. The coupling member can move axially within the socket member, allowing it to be pushed in for connection and pulled out for separation. This dynamic mechanism enables tool-free operation while maintaining stable connection during power transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring provides self-service by automatically maintaining the coupling member in the engaged position during normal operation, ensuring stable connection without external intervention. When separation is needed, the user simply pulls the coupling member outward, and the spring naturally returns it to the ready position, enabling repeated tool-free connections and separations.
2Power
If a conventional connector device uses a fixed structure, then the power transmission capability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates (cannot obtain free stroke between cables)
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling member is designed to move freely within the socket member along the axial direction, providing adaptability for different cable positions and movements. This dynamic structure allows the connector to accommodate free stroke between cables while maintaining effective power transmission through the movable coupling mechanism.
3Reliability
If a conventional connector device uses a fixed structure, then the connection stability is improved, but the device complexity increases (troublesome to use tools)
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded coupling member serves itself by automatically maintaining engagement during operation. The user only needs to perform simple push-and-pull actions for connection and separation, eliminating the need for complex tool-based operations while maintaining reliable connection stability through the spring's continuous engagement force.
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 assembly provides a free stroke between cables for easy separation and enhances connection stability, reducing the need for tools and improving torque resistance.
Implementation Method 1
a spring which includes two L-shaped rods and a bridge connecting the L-shaped rods
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly connecting cables for power transmission may be provided. The connector assembly includes: a first linking body connected to one cable; a second linking body connected to another cable; a coupling member which is coupled to the first linking body and the second linking body and includes a catching groove formed on one end thereof and a catching opening formed along a circumference of the other end thereof; and a spring which includes two L-shaped rods and a bridge connecting the L-shaped rods, the bridge being coupled to the catching groove when the spring is mounted on the coupling member, the two L-shaped rods being coupled to the catching opening.