Inspection Connector Structure for Detachable Circuit Substrates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inspection connectors, such as the multi-channel probe in Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 109782034, face difficulties in easily attaching and detaching the circuit substrate.
Innovation Solution
The inspection connector design includes a cylindrical member with a signal terminal holding member and a circuit substrate that can be easily attached and detached by a hooking mechanism, allowing for detachable connection of coaxial cables and signal terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the circuit substrate is integrated into the cylindrical member, then structural stability is improved, but ease of attachment and detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit substrate is separated from the cylindrical member, allowing the substrate to be independently attached and detached. The substrate includes signal wires that connect to signal terminals, which are separately mounted on the cylindrical member, enabling modular assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The design transitions from a fixed integrated structure to a dynamic configurable structure where the circuit substrate can be attached and detached as needed. This allows the inspection connector to be reconfigured for different inspection tasks while maintaining stability when assembled.
2Ease of operation
If the circuit substrate is made detachable, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit substrate is designed as a separate module with signal wires that can be independently manufactured and then assembled to the cylindrical member. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured using optimized processes for that specific component, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the detachable design.
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit substrate is designed as a universal module that can be attached to different inspection connector configurations. The standardized interface between the substrate and cylindrical member allows for easy manufacturing and assembly, reducing the complexity burden of detachability.
3Ease of operation
If the circuit substrate extends above the cylindrical member, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit substrate extends in the vertical dimension above the cylindrical member, providing visual recognition and handling access without complicating the horizontal structural arrangement. This dimensional extension allows operators to easily identify and manipulate the substrate while maintaining a compact overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit substrate is pre-assembled with signal wires connected to terminals before being mounted on the cylindrical member. This preliminary assembly simplifies the final installation process and reduces the complexity of on-site configuration, as the substrate arrives as a pre-configured module ready for attachment.
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AI summary
A cylindrical member has a cylindrical shape having a central axis line extending in an upward-downward direction. A signal terminal holding member is located inside the cylindrical member in a lower portion of the cylindrical member, and is held by the cylindrical member. A first signal terminal is supported by the signal terminal holding member. A circuit substrate is held by the signal terminal holding member. The circuit substrate includes a substrate main body and one or more signal wires. Each of the one or more signal wires includes a first end portion located in an upper portion of the substrate main body and a second end portion located in a lower portion of the substrate main body. Each of the one or more second end portions is electrically connected to any one of the one or more first signal terminals.