Miniaturized Floating Connector With Guided Insulator Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Miniaturization of connectors with a floating structure leads to reduced strength and decreased workability during fitting, making correct positioning difficult and increasing the likelihood of connector breakage due to smaller fitting surfaces.
Innovation Solution
The connector design incorporates a second insulator with a receiving portion that moves relative to the first insulator, allowing for improved strength and workability by guiding the connection object during fitting and reducing the risk of damage through a shielding member that surrounds the insulators and contacts, enhancing signal transmission characteristics and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the connector is miniaturized, then the size of the connector is reduced, but the strength and workability during fitting deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into multiple insulators (first insulator and second insulator) that can move relative to each other. This segmentation allows each insulator to be smaller while the overall structure maintains strength through the distributed floating mechanism. The second insulator with receiving portion is superimposed on the first insulator, creating a compact yet strong multi-layer structure.
2Volume of moving object
If the connector is miniaturized, then the size of the connector is reduced, but the workability during fitting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs a dynamic floating structure where the second insulator can move relative to the first insulator in the fitting direction. This dynamic capability allows the miniaturized connector to self-adjust during fitting, compensating for misalignment and maintaining ease of operation despite the reduced size.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving portion of the second insulator acts as an intermediary structure that is superimposed on the first insulator. This intermediary component facilitates the fitting process by providing a guide structure that helps align and position the connection object, improving workability in the miniaturized connector.
3Reliability
If a floating structure is used, then misalignment is absorbed, but the connector becomes more susceptible to damage during fitting
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving portion of the second insulator is positioned to protrude toward the fitting direction beforehand, creating a cushioning effect. This structure absorbs impact and reduces stress on the floating mechanism during fitting, preventing breakage while maintaining misalignment absorption capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector (10) according to the present disclosure is fitted with a connection object (60). The connector includes a first insulator (20), a second insulator (30) movable relative to the first insulator (20), and one or more contacts (50) mounted to the first insulator (20) and the second insulator (30), wherein the second insulator (30) has a receiving portion (33) that is superimposed on the first insulator (20) from a fitting side in a fitting direction between the connector (10) and the connection object (60).