Connector Support Wall Structure for Stable Terminal Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector design suffers from rattling of the support member, which degrades the stability of the first connection sections' insertion into the second connection sections, leading to unreliable electrical connections.
Innovation Solution
The connector incorporates a support member with a support wall that is integrally formed with the first and second hood sections, allowing it to move between temporary and completion positions without rattling, ensuring stable insertion of tab-shaped first connection sections into box-shaped second connection sections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a gap is formed between the hood section and the support member to allow movement, then the support member can move between temporary and completion positions, but the support member rattles during movement
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is divided into multiple functional sections: a first hood section, a second hood section, and a support wall section. Each section serves a specific purpose - the hood sections provide housing while the support wall provides stable support for connection sections. This segmentation allows the support member to move smoothly through the gap while maintaining structural stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support wall is integrally formed with both the first hood section and the second hood section, creating a unified support member structure. This integration eliminates relative movement between components, preventing rattling while preserving the overall movability of the support member between temporary and completion positions.
2Ease of operation
If the support member rattles during movement, then the first connection sections may not be inserted stably into the second connection sections, but forming a gap is necessary for the support member to move
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is segmented into hood sections and a support wall section, where the support wall specifically maintains stable positioning of connection sections during movement. This segmentation allows the structure to move as a unit while the support wall ensures connection stability, preventing rattling-induced misalignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The integral formation of the support wall with hood sections creates a rigid unified structure that moves without internal rattling. This merged structure ensures that connection sections remain properly positioned relative to each other throughout the movement from temporary to completion position, maintaining electrical connection reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector includes a first housing, a second housing and a support member. A first terminal having a first connection section is stored in the first housing. A second terminal having a second connection section is stored in the second housing. The support member is provided with a support wall on which an insertion hole is formed, and. The support wall is movable between a temporary position in which the first connection section is supported thereby and a completion position in which the first connection section is inserted into the second connection section. The support member is provided with a first hood section for storing the first housing and a second hood section for storing the second housing. The support wall is integrally formed with the first hood section and the second hood section and partitions the first hood section and the second hood section.