Insulating Body Shielding Cross for Plug-in Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plug-in connectors are complex to assemble due to their multi-part construction, which hinders ease of use and adaptability for high-frequency data transmission applications.
Innovation Solution
The insulating body is formed from two components, with one component containing a dopant for a currentless chemical process to apply a conductive coating, creating a shielding element that integrates with the connector housing, eliminating the need for additional shielding components and simplifying assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a multi-part construction is used for the insulating body and shielding element, then electromagnetic shielding performance is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating body and shielding element are merged into a single integrated component. The insulating body itself is constructed with a multi-part structure where the first component forms a cavity and the second component provides shielding, eliminating the need for separate shielding elements and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining electromagnetic shielding performance
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple individual parts are used to form the insulating body, then functional requirements are met, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating body is segmented into a first component and a second component, where the first component contains a cavity and the second component is arranged within it. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately with optimized processes while still achieving the overall functional requirements through their integrated assembly
3Ease of manufacture
If a dopant is incorporated into the first component, then conductive coating can be applied in a currentless chemical process, but material complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first component is modified by incorporating a dopant that changes its surface properties, enabling it to receive a conductive coating through a currentless chemical process. This parameter change in the material composition allows for simplified coating application without requiring complex electrolytic equipment or additional manufacturing steps
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution simplifies the assembly process and enhances electromagnetic shielding for high-frequency data transmission, reducing costs and complexity while maintaining effective shielding performance.
Implementation Method 1
the first component (2) contains a dopant, by means of which the surface (3, 5) of the first component (2) can be provided with a conductive coating in a currentless chemical process
Data Source
AI summary
An insulating body, which can be inserted into a chamber of a plug-in connector housing intended for this purpose, has at least one recess for at least one contact element for connecting to a conductor of a cable or a conducting path of a printed circuit board, and a shielding element for electromagnetically shielding the contact element, wherein the insulating body is formed from at least a first component and a second component, wherein the insulating body contains a cavity having a surface formed from the first component, and wherein the first component contains a dopant through which the surface is provided with a conductive coating forming the shielding element.