Integrated Coaxial Cable Connector for Circuit Board Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for connecting coaxial cables to circuit boards require two separate connectors and processes, leading to increased material costs and labor, making it difficult to reduce manufacturing costs and simplify assembly.
Innovation Solution
A connector design with a main body, holding portions for the coaxial cable's insulation and braid layers, and a fixing structure with pins that secure the cable to the circuit board through pre-formed holes, allowing for a single connector to simultaneously connect and fix the coaxial cable, reducing material costs and labor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two connectors are respectively installed on the coaxial cable and the circuit board, then reliable connection is achieved, but material cost and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate connectors into a single integrated connector that simultaneously connects to both the coaxial cable and the circuit board. The connector includes a first connection portion for the coaxial cable and a second connection portion for the circuit board, merging functions that previously required separate components into one unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The single connector performs multiple functions: it provides electrical connection to the coaxial cable through the first connection portion, provides electrical connection to the circuit board through the second connection portion, and provides mechanical fixing through the fixing structure. This multi-functional design replaces the need for separate connectors and assembly steps.
2Reliability
If two connectors are respectively installed on the coaxial cable and the circuit board, then connection is achieved, but material cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate connectors into a single integrated connector that simultaneously connects to both the coaxial cable and the circuit board. The connector includes a first connection portion for the coaxial cable and a second connection portion for the circuit board, merging functions that previously required separate components into one unified structure.
3Reliability
If two connectors are respectively installed on the coaxial cable and the circuit board, then connection is achieved, but labor and assembly time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate connectors into a single integrated connector that simultaneously connects to both the coaxial cable and the circuit board. The connector includes a first connection portion for the coaxial cable and a second connection portion for the circuit board, merging functions that previously required separate components into one unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure with extending pins is pre-integrated into the connector design, allowing the fixing function to be performed simultaneously with the connection process. The pins extend through pre-formed holes in the circuit board, enabling mechanical fixation to occur as part of the single assembly operation rather than as a separate subsequent step.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector for connecting a coaxial cable and a circuit board is disclosed. The connector includes a main body, a first holding portion, a second holding portion and a fixing structure. The first holding portion extends from a first end portion of the main body for holding a first insulation layer of the coaxial cable. The second holding portion extends from the main body in a position located between a second end portion opposite to the first end portion and the first holding portion for holding a braid layer of the coaxial cable. The fixing structure extends from the second end portion of the main body in a direction away from the second holding portion for disposing through at least one hole on the circuit board, so as to fix the coaxial cable on the circuit board.