Integrated Hybrid Connector Structure for Consistent PCB Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional first and second connectors mounted on a circuit board have varying absolute and relative positions, leading to inconsistencies in their alignment and orientation.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid connector design comprising a first and second connector part, each with a body and terminals, coupled by a coupling part, which reduces positional variations by integrating them into a single structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the first and second connectors are provided separately and mounted on the circuit board, then each connector can be independently mounted, but the absolute positions and relative positions between the connectors vary
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the first connector and second connector into a single integrated hybrid connector assembly. The first body and second body are positioned relative to each other within the same insulating housing structure, with terminals from both connectors extending through common mounting holes. This merging eliminates position variations between separately mounted connectors while maintaining independent electrical functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the first and second connectors are mounted separately on the circuit board, then mounting flexibility is maintained, but alignment and orientation consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The hybrid connector integrates both connector bodies within a single insulating housing that is mounted as one unit on the circuit board. The first body and second body are fixed in predetermined positions relative to each other within the housing, ensuring consistent alignment and orientation. The common mounting structure provides both flexibility and precision simultaneously.
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AI summary
A hybrid connector including first and second connector part and a coupling part. The first connector part includes a first body extending in a first direction, at least one first terminal, and a shell. The shell includes a shell body covering an outer face of the first body, at least partly, and at least one third mountable portion. The second connector part includes a second body extending in the first direction and being disposed in spaced relation to the first body in a second direction. The coupling part couples the first body and the second body and includes at least one through hole extending through the coupling part in the first direction. The at least one third mountable portion of the shell is at least partly disposed on the other side in the first direction relative to, or at least partly disposed in, the at least one through hole.