Connector Unit for Mobile Apparatus Neck with Shock-Absorbing USB-C
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current connectors used in conference units, such as XLR connectors, lack the capability for high-speed digital data transmission while being robust enough to withstand mechanical loads, and their replacement is not ergonomic or efficient due to the need for soldering and threading.
Innovation Solution
A connector unit with a USB-C connector pair that allows for high-speed digital data transmission, featuring a housing with a positioning component that includes an elastic part for clearance and a linking component for flexible connection to a processing unit, ensuring stability and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If a USB-C connector is used for high-speed digital data transmission, then data transmission speed is improved, but mechanical robustness deteriorates due to fragility under mechanical loads
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a shock-absorbing element between the USB-C connector and the housing that anticipates and cushions mechanical shocks and vibrations before they reach the connector. This protective mechanism allows the use of fragile USB-C connectors for high-speed data transmission while preventing mechanical damage from frequent插拔operations and external impacts.
2Strength
If an XLR connector is used for mechanical robustness, then durability is improved, but data transmission speed deteriorates as it does not support high-speed digital transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the mechanical connection function from the electrical connection function. The housing and shock-absorbing elements handle mechanical robustness and protection, while the USB-C connector handles high-speed data transmission. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function without compromise.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a threaded system is used for mechanical anchoring, then connection stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to time-consuming tightening
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the static threaded anchoring system with a dynamic snap-fit mechanism that provides stable connection through elastic deformation. The shock-absorbing element's elasticity enables automatic engagement and secure anchoring without manual tightening, making the system both stable and easy to operate.
4Reliability
If soldered connections are used for electrical linking, then connection reliability is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates due to complexity of replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the connector from the housing as replaceable modules. The connector with its shock-absorbing element can be independently removed and replaced without affecting the housing or requiring soldering work. This modular design maintains reliable electrical connections while dramatically simplifying repair and replacement operations.
5Adaptability or versatility
If frequent removal and placement is performed, then adaptability is improved, but mechanical wear increases causing connector deterioration
Solution Approach 1:
The shock-absorbing element is designed to protect the connector during each插拔cycle, cushioning mechanical stresses before they reach the connector. This beforehand protection significantly reduces wear and extends the connector's lifespan, enabling frequent removal and placement operations without premature deterioration.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed as a disposable or easily replaceable component with lower cost than the housing. When the connector eventually wears out after many cycles, it can be replaced without replacing the entire assembly, making the system economically viable for frequent reconfiguration scenarios.
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
Enables reliable and durable high-speed digital data transmission while being robust enough to handle mechanical loads and allowing for easy replacement without the need for soldering, improving ergonomic placement and removal of the connector unit.
Implementation Method 1
the positioning component comprises an elastic or resilient part, such that elastic compression of that part allows for clearance in the position of the electric connector component relative to the housing
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AI summary
Connector unit (100) for connecting a mobile apparatus (102) including neck (105) in a conference unit (101), comprising: - a housing (200) adapted for placing the neck (105) in the conference unit (101); - an electric connector component (201) forming a first element (208) of a connector pair (208, 220), and adapted for connecting to a second element (220) of the connector pair (208, 220) within the neck (105), wherein the connector pair (208, 220) is adapted for high-speed digital data transmission; - a positioning component (202) adapted for positioning the electric connector component (201) within the housing (200); - a linking component (203) adapted for electrically linking the electric connector component (201) to a processing unit (1000) within the conference unit (101).