High-Frequency Electrical Distributor Device for Modular Signal Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
In high-frequency electrical systems, particularly in vehicles, existing connectors require frequent reconfiguration and redesign when switching between different interface standards, leading to complex installation processes and space constraints, while maintaining high signal quality is crucial.
Innovation Solution
A high-frequency electrical distributor device with an input-side connector of one type and multiple output-side connectors of different types, featuring a distributor region that divides differential contact element pairs between the output connectors, allowing for flexible and modular signal distribution without reconfiguring existing electrical assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If connector types are changed to adapt to different interface standards, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an electrical distributor device as an intermediary component between the signal source and various output devices. This distributor contains an input-side connector for receiving signals and multiple output-side connectors for distributing signals to different connector types, thereby enabling interface adaptation without modifying the existing electrical assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical distributor device segments the connector adaptation function into a separate, standalone component. Instead of integrating multiple connector types directly into the electrical assembly, the distributor divides the signal path into input and output segments, each with specialized connectors, simplifying the overall system architecture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If connector types are changed to adapt to different interface standards, then adaptability is improved, but installation time and reconfiguration requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical distributor device is pre-configured with both input-side and output-side connectors during manufacturing. The contact element pairs are pre-assigned and connected within the distributor's housing, so that during installation, no reconfiguration or complex wiring is needed - the device is simply plugged into the signal source and output devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electrical assemblies are reconfigured to change interfaces, then adaptability is improved, but system complexity and approval procedures increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the interface adaptation function from the electrical assemblies themselves and places it into the separate electrical distributor device. This extraction allows the original electrical assemblies to remain unchanged, avoiding the need for complex reconfiguration, redesign of motherboards or processors, and extensive approval procedures.
4Area of stationary object
If connectors are made compact to save installation space, then area is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical distributor device housing nests the input-side connector, output-side connectors, and internal contact elements in a compact arrangement. The contact element pairs are contained within the housing, with the distributor region efficiently organizing the electrical connections between input and output connectors, achieving space savings without excessive precision requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a high-frequency electrical distributor device may have an input end with a connector of a first connector type, and an output end with at least two connectors of at least one second connector type which is different from the first connector type. Embodiments may further include a distributor region between the connector at the input end and the connector at the output end. The connector at the input end has at least two differential contact element pairs. The distributor region distributes the contact element pairs of the connector at the input end to the connectors at the output end.