Automatic Gravity Connector Self-Alignment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connection systems require manual operation, which is inconvenient and potentially dangerous, especially in environments where damage to plugs and wiring can occur.
Innovation Solution
An automatic two-part electrical connector system with a male and female side, where the male side is guided into connection with the female side using gravity, magnetic force, or mechanical action, allowing for automatic alignment and contact without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual plug operation is used, then electrical connection can be established, but the operation is inconvenient and potentially dangerous
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system performs the connection operation automatically without human intervention. The male and female connectors self-align and self-connect through guiding structures, eliminating the need for manual plugging operations and the associated safety risks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical plugging operation with an automated system using guiding structures, gravity, and mechanical forces to achieve automatic alignment and connection, eliminating harmful manual intervention.
2Extent of automation
If automatic connection is implemented, then convenience and safety are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system is divided into distinct male and female sides with separate guiding structures. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to achieve automatic connection, managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The male and female connectors have asymmetric guiding structures designed to work together in a specific orientation. This asymmetry enables automatic alignment and prevents incorrect connection, achieving automation while maintaining manageable complexity through purposeful structural differentiation.
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
Enables convenient and safe electrical communication between vehicles and base stations, facilitating data transfer and charging without manual handling, and can maintain connection even with non-ideal alignments.
Implementation Method 1
The male side has a guiding structure configured to guide it into electronic connection with the female side automatically, by gravity, magnetic force, and/or mechanical action
Implementation Method 2
The male side has a guiding structure configured to guide it into electronic connection with the female side automatically, by gravity, magnetic force, and/or mechanical action
Data Source
AI summary
A two sided electrical connection system that automatically connects two connector sides together is provided. A male side and female side of the connector have bodies shaped such that the male side may be received by the female side automatically by a force of gravity. Guiding structure around the female side of the two sided connector allows the male side to be guided into place without requiring perfect alignment of the two sides of the connector.