Floating Double Compression Connector for SSD
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors for Solid State Disk (SSD) devices lack efficient and adaptable solutions for secure and elastic connection with circuit boards, particularly in terms of reduced power consumption and space requirements, as conventional connectors are not optimized for SSD's higher performance needs.
Innovation Solution
A floating double compressing electrical connector with a lengthwise insulating housing and two rows of conductive terminals, featuring contacting arms that elastically press against circuit boards, and a unique rib structure within passageways to limit terminal movement, ensuring secure engagement without hard interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If conventional connectors are used for SSD devices, then connection stability is maintained, but power consumption and space requirements are not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal is designed with a floating structure that allows dynamic movement within the passageway. The terminal can move forward to engage with the circuit board or retract when not in use, enabling the connector to adapt to different connection states and optimize power consumption while maintaining connection stability when engaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector allows for adjustable engagement parameters through the floating terminal mechanism. The terminal's position and engagement depth can be modified to suit different SSD and circuit board configurations, optimizing both power consumption and connection reliability for specific application requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional connectors are used for SSD devices, then basic connection function is provided, but adaptation to SSD performance requirements is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal is segmented into distinct functional portions: a body portion, a contacting portion with contacting arms, and rib structures. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, improving adaptability to SSD requirements while keeping the overall structure manageable and not excessively complex.
3Ease of operation
If the terminal is fixed in the passageway, then structural simplicity is maintained, but engagement adjustment capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The floating terminal structure is self-retaining within the passageway through its geometric configuration and interaction with the passageway walls. The terminal can move freely within certain limits to achieve proper engagement, then self-limits its movement without requiring additional complex retention mechanisms, thus improving ease of operation while controlling structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The connector provides a secure, elastic connection that adapts to SSD performance requirements, reducing power consumption and space needs by ensuring reliable contact and adjustable engagement with circuit boards.
Implementation Method 1
Each terminal comprises a middle portion and two contacting arms extending from opposite ends of the middle portion for elastically pressing against said two circuit boards
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector includes a lengthwise housing and two rows of terminals. The housing defines two rows of passageways running through opposite first surface and second surface thereof to load with terminals. Each terminal includes a middle portion and two contacting arms extending from opposite ends of the middle portion. The two contacting arms of the terminals respectively extend beyond the first and second surfaces and curving inwards. Each terminal further includes a stopping rib and a spring rib at opposite lateral sides of the middle portion. Each passageway defines a first stopping shoulder adjacent to the second surface and a second stopping shoulder adjacent to the first surface. The stopping ribs are lodged against the first stopping shoulder or the spring ribs are lodged against the second stopping shoulder so that the terminals are moveable limited in the passageways.