Ethernet Connector Shielding with Screw Thread and Low-Pass Filters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modular connectors, such as Ethernet connectors, face damage from various weather conditions and intense electromagnetic radiations, which can introduce noise into signals, particularly in environments like LTE backhauls, and existing solutions fail to provide effective and cost-efficient protection while maintaining 1 Gb/s throughput.
Innovation Solution
A modular connector receptacle with an electromagnetic radiation protective casing featuring a shield made of electrically conductive material, a securing thread for housing the connector assembly, and low-pass filters connected to a PCB shield for grounding, providing continuous electromagnetic protection and mechanical shielding against weather and debris.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If modular connectors are exposed to the environment for installation, then ease of operation and accessibility are improved, but electromagnetic radiation ingress and weather damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modular connector assembly is nested within a shield that forms a continuous electromagnetic radiation protective barrier with the device casing. The shield comprises an electrically-conductive material and defines a lumen that receives and protects the connector assembly, creating a nested protective structure that maintains accessibility while blocking electromagnetic radiation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular connectors are exposed to the environment, then installation flexibility is improved, but protection against weather and electromagnetic interference deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is nested within a shield that can be installed in various environments while providing continuous electromagnetic radiation protection. The shield integrates with the device casing to form a complete protective barrier, allowing flexible installation locations without compromising protection against weather and electromagnetic interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield provides a flexible protective enclosure that can be adapted to different installation environments. The electrically-conductive shield forms a continuous barrier that protects the connector assembly while allowing the overall system to be installed in various locations with different environmental conditions.
3Reliability
If electromagnetic radiation protection is added to modular connectors, then reliability against electromagnetic interference is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is merged with the device casing to form a continuous electromagnetic radiation protective barrier. This integration combines the protection function with the existing device structure, providing reliable electromagnetic radiation protection without significantly increasing overall device complexity. The shield and casing work together as a unified protective system.
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
The solution effectively prevents electromagnetic radiation ingress and egress, maintains signal integrity at 1 Gb/s throughput, and is cost-effective, offering reliable protection against weather, electromagnetic interference, and electrical surges, while ensuring the modular connector assembly remains functional and noise-free.
Implementation Method 1
a shield comprising an attachment member for mounting the modular connector receptacle to the device, the shield further comprising an electrically-conductive material, the shield comprising a lumen defining an inner surface which comprises a securing member; and a modular connector assembly which engages with the securing member of the inner surface of the lumen for housing the modular connector assembly substantially inside the shield
Implementation Method 2
low-pass filters connected to a PCB shield for grounding, providing continuous electromagnetic protection and mechanical shielding against weather and debris
Data Source
AI summary
There is described a modular connector receptacle comprising a shield and a modular connector assembly. The shield comprises an electrically-conductive material, and comprises a lumen defining an inner surface which comprises a thread. The modular connector assembly comprises peripheral winglets which engage with the thread of the inner surface of the lumen for screwably housing the modular connector assembly inside the shield. The peripheral winglets are electrically conductive, thus providing a ground. Low-pass filters are provided on a PCB in the modular connector assembly, and the PCB comprising the low-pass filters can have a PCB shield enclosing the PCB and electrically connected to the peripheral winglets for grounding to the shield.