Elongated PCB Connector With Inverted T-Shaped Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors for printed circuit boards lack efficient designs that ensure secure mating and easy detachment while maintaining structural integrity and electrical performance, particularly in environments where frequent connection and disconnection occur.
Innovation Solution
The design of an elongated electrical connector with a base, end walls, coplanar tongues, and parallel passageways, along with inverted T-shaped through channels and retaining cavities, provides secure contact points and mounting features on a printed circuit board, incorporating flexible contact members and L-shaped supports for enhanced stability and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing electrical connector designs are used, then the connector can be mounted on printed circuit boards, but they lack secure mating and easy detachment while maintaining structural integrity during frequent connection and disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional segments: a housing structure, a mounting structure with mounting arms extending from the housing, and a contact structure with contacts. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the mounting structure provides secure attachment to the PCB while the contact structure enables reliable electrical connection and easy mating/detachment operations.
2Strength
If existing electrical connector designs are used, then the basic mounting function is provided, but they lack structural reinforcement to withstand frequent use
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is integrated with the housing structure, where mounting arms extend directly from the housing body. This merging provides structural reinforcement that strengthens the overall connector assembly to withstand frequent mating and detachment operations, while avoiding the need for separate complex reinforcement components.
3Ease of operation
If existing electrical connector designs are used, then basic electrical connection is achieved, but they lack features for easy assembly and disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The contact structure is pre-configured within the housing structure with contacts positioned to engage with mating connector contacts. This preliminary arrangement of the contact structure within the housing allows for easy assembly where the connector simply needs to be mounted to the PCB, and enables easy detachment while maintaining secure contact during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Electrical connectors are described. More particularly, electrical connectors including a plurality of contacts are described. Both connector plugs and sockets are described. Electrical connectors that are suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board and electrical connectors that include a printed circuit board are described.