Electrical Connector Assembly With Internal Terminal Interconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connectors lack the ability to establish stable electrical interconnections between separate connection terminals within the same housing, which is necessary for certain application scenarios, and existing methods such as welding cables together can increase the size and complexity of the connector, reducing flexibility and making assembly difficult.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector includes a housing, an insulation module, a plurality of connection terminals with different electrical functions, and an interconnection member that electrically connects at least two connection terminals without increasing the size of the connector, thereby eliminating the need for external welding and enhancing flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cables are welded together to establish electrical interconnection between terminals, then electrical connection stability is improved, but connector size increases and cable flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electrical interconnection function directly into the connector housing by providing conductive elements within the housing that electrically connect terminals. This eliminates the need for external cable welding, thereby maintaining electrical connection stability while avoiding the increased connector size that would result from external welding operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary conductive elements (such as conductive housing portions or internal connectors) that serve as mediators between terminals requiring electrical interconnection. These intermediaries are integrated within the connector housing, providing stable electrical connections without requiring external welding operations that would increase overall connector size.
2Reliability
If cables are welded together to establish electrical interconnection, then electrical connection stability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrical interconnection function with the connector housing structure itself. By integrating conductive elements directly into the housing, the system eliminates separate welding operations and reduces assembly complexity while maintaining reliable electrical connections between terminals.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing itself provides the electrical interconnection function through its conductive elements, making the system self-sufficient. The housing structure serves dual purposes: mechanical support and electrical connection, thereby eliminating the need for external welding operations and reducing overall assembly complexity.
3Reliability
If cables are welded together to establish electrical interconnection, then electrical connection stability is improved, but cable flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary conductive elements within the connector housing that provide electrical interconnection without requiring direct cable welding. This allows cables to remain flexible and movable while the integrated conductive elements maintain stable electrical connections between terminals.
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
This solution allows for stable electrical interconnections within the connector housing without increasing its size, improving assembly ease, and maintaining cable flexibility, thus addressing the limitations of conventional connectors.
Implementation Method 1
The interconnection member electrically interconnects at least two connection terminals of the plurality of connection terminals
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector includes a housing, an insulation module at least partially disposed within the housing, a plurality of connection terminals installed in the insulation module at intervals, and an interconnection member installed on the insulation module. The plurality of connection terminals have different electrical functions. The interconnection member electrically interconnects at least two connection terminals of the plurality of connection terminals.