Connector Strength via Surrounding Accommodating Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector structures lack sufficient strength due to the absence of a rib or similar feature between the connecting portion and the inserted portions of the plug connector, which hinders the enhancement of the plug connector's strength.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a metal frame body with cantilevers extending from it, a cover body covering the cantilevers, and conductive patterns on an insulating layer, along with a locking mechanism to prevent disengagement, enhancing the strength of the counterpart connector by forming a counterpart connector accommodating space that surrounds the cantilevers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a connector structure without a rib or similar reinforcing feature is used, then the device complexity is reduced and manufacturing is easier, but the strength of the plug connector is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the reinforcing rib structure with the connector housing to create an integrated component. The rib is formed as part of the housing structure itself, merging the supporting function with the housing function, thereby increasing strength without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a rib structure that extends in a direction orthogonal to the main connector interface, utilizing the third dimension (height/thickness direction) to provide reinforcement. This dimensional approach allows strength enhancement without complicating the planar connector interface design.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a connector structure without a rib or similar reinforcing feature is used, then the manufacturing process is simpler, but the structural integrity is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcing rib is integrated into the housing as a single molded piece, combining the housing and support structure into one manufacturing process. This merging maintains structural integrity while avoiding the need for separate assembly steps that would complicate manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the geometric parameters of the housing by adding rib structures with specific dimensions and orientations. These parameter changes enhance structural integrity through increased moment of inertia and distribution of stress, while the ribs are designed with dimensions that can be achieved through standard molding processes.
3Strength
If the accommodating space does not surround the cantilevers, then the device complexity is lower, but the counterpart connector strength is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The accommodating space is designed to integrate with the cantilever support structure, merging the functions of connector retention and cantilever reinforcement. The space configuration provides structural support to the cantilevers while maintaining the accommodating function, thereby enhancing counterpart connector strength without adding separate reinforcing components.
Data Source
AI summary
A receptacle used to be mounted on a receptacle-side substrate includes: a frame body; a plurality of cantilevers formed to extend from the frame body and including a substrate separating portion extending in a direction away from the receptacle-side substrate; a contact cover disposed on an opposite side of the receptacle-side substrate with the substrate separating portion of the plurality of cantilevers interposed therebetween, and covering the substrate separating portion of the plurality of cantilevers; and a plurality of conductive patterns formed above the plurality of cantilevers with an insulating layer interposed therebetween. The frame body forms a plug accommodating space for accommodating a plug. The plug accommodating space is formed so as to surround the substrate separating portion of the plurality of cantilevers.