Perpendicular Mating Electrical Connector Shield Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors cannot mate with two connectors along different directions, limiting their versatility and application.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector features a shielding shell assembly with a conductive pin having perpendicular ends, surrounded by first and second shielding shells forming perpendicular mating cavities, allowing it to connect with two electrical connectors along different directions, and includes an insulative housing and metal seat body for enhanced sealing and assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the connector uses a single-direction mating structure, then the structure is simple, but it cannot mate with two connectors along different directions
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding shell assembly is divided into multiple independent shielding shells (first shielding shell, second shielding shell, third shielding shell) that can be assembled separately. Each shielding shell forms an independent mating cavity, allowing the connector to mate with multiple connectors in different directions while maintaining structural simplicity through modular assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The connector body is designed with multi-functional capability to serve as both a male connector (with conductive pins extending outward) and to receive female connectors (with mating cavities formed by shielding shells). This universal design allows the same connector to perform multiple mating functions in different directions
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connector uses perpendicular conductive pin configuration, then it can mate with two connectors at different angles, but the manufacturing and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is segmented into distinct functional modules: conductive pins mounted on the insulative housing, shielding shells forming mating cavities, and a connector body. The perpendicular configuration of conductive pins is achieved through separate mounting processes for each pin, allowing standard manufacturing techniques to be applied without increasing overall assembly complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are merged into a compact integrated structure: the insulative housing simultaneously provides mechanical support for perpendicular conductive pins, electrical insulation, and structural integration with the connector body. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the assembly process
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector is provided to include a shielding shell assembly, a conductive pin and an insulative housing. The conductive pin is positioned in the shielding shell assembly, the conductive pin includes a first end and a second end which are perpendicular to each other, the insulative housing allows the conductive pin to be fixed thereon and separates the shielding shell assembly from the conductive pin; the shielding shell assembly includes a middle shielding shell, a first shielding shell and a second shielding shell. The first shielding shell is provided to one side of the middle shielding shell and extends along a horizontal direction, the second shielding shell is provided to a bottom of the middle shielding shell and extends downwardly, the first shielding shell surrounds an outer side of the first end of the conductive pin to form a first mating cavity, the second shielding shell surrounds an outer side of the second end of the conductive pin to form a second mating cavity. The first shielding shell and the second shielding shell constitute two mating cavities of the electrical connector which are perpendicular to each other, thereby realizing that the electrical connector mates with two electrical connectors along different directions.