Interface Card Adapting Device for Flexible Connector Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing interface card structures face issues with space constraints, leading to potential damage or separation when external power lines are inserted, as they become stuck with other cards, limiting flexibility and aesthetics due to fixed plugging positions.
Innovation Solution
An interface card adapting device with a transmission conductor having differently positioned contact portions and a connector that can be freely positioned and fixed, allowing for flexible wiring and consistent line directions, enabling smooth electric conduction in small spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the external connector is fixed at a particular plugging position, then the wiring structure is simple, but the adaptability is poor and the connector may be damaged due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable connector design where the connector can be freely positioned along the transmission conductor and fixed at different locations. This dynamic positioning capability allows the connector to adapt to different space constraints and card configurations, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity by making the plugging position flexible rather than fixed
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission conductor is designed with multiple contact portions at different positions, allowing the connector to be segmented and positioned at various locations. This segmentation enables the system to accommodate different spatial requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall wiring structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connector is freely positioned to avoid damage, then the adaptability improves, but the wiring consistency and aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission conductor is designed with contact portions that have different local characteristics - some positions are optimized for connectivity while others are optimized for aesthetic wiring alignment. This allows the connector to be positioned at different locations based on specific needs while maintaining good wiring consistency at each position through locally optimized contact portion designs
3Volume of moving object
If the space is constrained, then the device compactness is good, but the connector insertion reliability deteriorates due to potential damage or separation
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connector design allows the connector to be dynamically positioned to avoid areas with potential interference from other cards or components. This dynamic adjustment capability enables reliable connector insertion even in constrained spaces by allowing the user to find optimal positioning that avoids damage or separation issues
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission conductor is designed with multiple contact portions positioned at different locations, providing beforehand cushioning against potential insertion damage. If one position is compromised by space constraints or nearby components, other contact portions provide alternative reliable connection points, ensuring connector insertion reliability in constrained environments
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AI summary
An interface card adapting device structure, mainly includes an outer frame body, transmission conductors, a connector and fixing elements, where the transmission conductors are accommodated in the outer frame body, each of them comprises a first contact portion and second contact portion; the connector is in electric connection with the first contact portion selectively at a predetermined position thereof and fixed by the fixing elements. whereby, when the plugging-in position of an external connector is to be changed, the outer frame body is fixed to the interface card, the connector is inserted in the interface card connector, and the fixing elements is used to fix it and the second first contact portion together; at this time, the external connector can then be plugged into the second contact portion. Thus, the insertion direction and position can be changed without being bound by smaller space, being more extensive.