Hook and Hoop Electrical Connector Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical devices face difficulties in assembling and disassembling components due to the lack of readily accessible electrical connections, making it challenging to replace or repair components when needed.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly comprising a first substrate with hooks and a second substrate with hoops, where the hooks and hoops are designed to form electrical contacts, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly by engaging and disengaging to provide redundant connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional electrical connections are used, then assembly is straightforward, but disassembly becomes difficult when component replacement is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection is segmented into multiple independent contact points (multiple hooks and hoops) rather than a single rigid connection. This allows individual contacts to be engaged or disengaged independently, facilitating easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining overall connection reliability through redundancy
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system transitions from a static rigid connection to a dynamic flexible connection using compliant hooks and hoops. The compliant nature allows the connections to be easily engaged and disengaged while maintaining reliable electrical contact when assembled, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and connection reliability
2Reliability
If single electrical connection is used, then device complexity is low, but redundancy is lacking for reliable operation
Solution Approach 1:
The single electrical connection is segmented into multiple discrete hook and hoop contact points. Each contact point provides an independent electrical pathway, creating redundancy without requiring a completely complex multi-component connector system. The segmented approach achieves reliability through multiple simple elements rather than one complex element
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple electrical contacts are merged into a single integrated connector assembly where hooks and hoops work together as a unified system. This combining approach provides redundancy through multiple contacts while maintaining relatively low device complexity by integrating them into a single connector structure rather than separate components
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus, systems and methods for forming a connector assembly that includes hoops and hooks designed to engage each other are disclosed. According to one aspect, a connector assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a plurality of hooks arranged in a hook area. The hooks include at least one hook that is arranged to form an electrical contact. The second substrate includes a plurality of hoops arranged in a hoop area. The hoops include at least one hoop that is arranged to form the electrical contact. The hook interfaces with the hoop to form the electrical contact.