Four-in-one Electrical Connector Socket Integrating Power and Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connector sockets are bulky and costly due to the need for multiple ports for power and signal transmission, such as USB2.0, USB3.0, and MiNi DP, which increases device size and manufacturing complexity.
Innovation Solution
A four-in-one electrical connector socket design that integrates power and data transmission functions with fewer components, eliminating the insulation frame and using a simplified structure with a casing, main body, power transmission body, ground, and terminals arranged with bents to reduce cross-influences and electromagnetic interference, allowing for compact and cost-effective assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate connectors (power, USB2.0, USB3.0, MiNi DP) are used to accomplish different transmission functions, then functional versatility is improved, but device volume and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines four separate connector functions (power transmission, USB2.0, USB3.0, and MiNi DP) into a single integrated connector socket. The main body contains all four types of transmission terminals arranged in different layers, eliminating the need for multiple separate connectors and reducing overall device volume while maintaining full functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated connector socket serves multiple functions simultaneously - it can transmit power, support USB2.0 data transmission, support USB3.0 high-speed data transmission, and support MiNi DP video output. This multi-functional design allows a single component to replace what would traditionally require four separate connectors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate connectors are used for power and signal transmission, then functional completeness is improved, but manufacturing cost and assembly complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges four separate connector assemblies into one integrated socket structure. The main body houses all transmission terminals (power contacts, USB2.0 terminals, USB3.0 terminals, and MiNi DP terminals) in a unified design, significantly reducing the number of assembly steps and manufacturing operations required compared to assembling four separate connectors.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated connector is designed with segmented layers - power transmission terminals in a first layer, USB2.0/USB3.0 terminals in a second layer, and MiNi DP terminals in a third layer. This segmentation allows each function to be independently designed and manufactured while maintaining overall integration, simplifying the manufacturing process.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional connector structure with insulation frame and main frame is used, then structural stability is improved, but connector size and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the traditional two-frame structure (insulation frame and main frame), retaining only the essential transmission terminals and ground terminals within a simplified socket body. This extraction of non-essential structural elements reduces connector size and material usage while preserving the core transmission functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing insulation only where specifically needed - between adjacent transmission terminals that require electrical isolation - rather than using a complete insulation frame surrounding all terminals. This localized insulation approach maintains structural stability for signal integrity while minimizing overall material usage.
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AI summary
An electrical connector socket includes a casing, a main body received in the casing, a first power contact terminal one distal end of which is mounted inside the power transmission body, a first power detect terminal, a second power detect terminal, a second power contact terminal, a ground terminal, upper terminals, lower terminals, an upper enclosure provided to enclose the bents of the upper terminals and a lower enclosure provided to enclose the bents of the lower terminals and to combine with the upper enclosure.