Ground Strap Shield Connector for Cable Splicing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting the ground shields of cables are labor-intensive and difficult, requiring the removal of insulation layers and twisting of ground shields to maintain continuity, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A ground strap shield connector assembly with cylindrical support sleeves between the inner insulation and ground shields, and connecting members surrounding these sleeves, allowing a ground strap to maintain continuity between cables by connecting to both ends.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional methods are used to connect ground shields (removing insulation, twisting ground shields), then ground shield continuity is maintained, but the process becomes labor-intensive and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the ground shield connection into separate functional components: a support sleeve that maintains insulation separation, a connecting member that joins ground shields, and a ground strap that provides the actual electrical connection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, making the overall splicing process easier while maintaining reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The support sleeve acts as an intermediary component between the inner insulation layer and the ground shield. It provides a structured interface that facilitates the connection process without requiring complete removal of insulation or complex manipulation of the ground shield itself, thereby simplifying operations while ensuring continuous grounding
2Reliability
If conventional methods are used to connect ground shields, then ground shield continuity is maintained, but the process takes more time
Solution Approach 1:
The support sleeve is designed to be pre-installed on the cable before splicing operations begin. This preliminary action establishes the structural framework for ground shield connection in advance, eliminating the need for time-consuming insulation removal and ground shield manipulation during the actual splicing process, thus reducing overall splicing time while maintaining continuity
3Strength
If the ground shield is entirely covered by the outer insulation layer, then the cable structure is protected, but the ground shield must be exposed for connection
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts only the necessary portion of the outer insulation layer to expose the ground shield at the splicing location, rather than removing the entire insulation covering. This selective extraction maintains the protective function of the insulation while providing adequate access to the ground shield for connection operations
Data Source
AI summary
A ground strap shield connector assembly includes first and second ground strap shield connectors connected to ends of first and second cables. The first and second ground strap shield connectors include first and second substantially cylindrical support sleeves disposed between an inner insulation layer and a ground shield of the first and second cables, respectively. First and second connecting members are disposed on a portion of the ground shields of the first and second cables such that the first and second connecting members surround the first and second support sleeves, respectively. A ground strap has a first end connected to the first connecting member secured to the first cable and a second end connected to the second connecting member secured to the second cable.