Hyperfrequency Connector With Deformable Insulating Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hyperfrequency connectors with overmolded washers are complex to manufacture and assemble, leading to signal disruptions and difficulty in maintaining precise axial position, which complicates high-frequency signal transmission above 40 GHz.
Innovation Solution
A hyperfrequency connection element with a monolithic, deformable insulating ring and a simplified design, featuring a solid ring with a peripheral slot and a central contact rod, where the ring is secured with resin, allowing for precise adjustment and easy assembly, reducing the number of parts and maintaining signal quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an overmolded washer and ring assembly is used to position the rod, then the rod is mechanically secured in position, but the connector geometry becomes complex and manufacturing precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the positioning ring and washer into a single integrated component that combines the functions of both elements. This unified structure eliminates the complexity of assembling multiple parts while maintaining the mechanical securing function, thereby improving manufacturing precision for high-frequency operation above 40 GHz
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning element is segmented into functional zones: an inner portion that contacts the rod, an outer portion that contacts the body, and integrating portions that connect them. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural simplicity and dimensional precision
2Reliability
If multiple component parts (washer, ring, rod) are assembled, then the rod is maintained in position, but the number of parts increases and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the washer and positioning ring into a single integrated positioning element, reducing the total number of components. This merging maintains the position maintenance function through its multi-zone structure while eliminating assembly steps and reducing overall device complexity
Data Source
AI summary
The hyperfrequency connection element according to the invention, designed to be electrically connected with a complementary connector, comprises: a body having an inner passage surrounding a central axis, a monolithic conductive contact rod extending along the central axis, an insulating ring surrounding the central axis, The body includes at least one hole that connects an outer surface of the connector to the inner passage. The ring is solid and deformable and includes an outer peripheral slot communicating with the hole. A resin securing the ring with the body is housed in the hole and in the slot of the ring, and the ring is removable before the resin is housed in the hole and in the slot of the ring.