Lever Connector Cover Section Prevents Finger Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
In known lever-type connectors, the spring section can be inadvertently deflected by a finger, preventing it from returning to its resting position, which hinders the confirmation of connection completion due to the design where the finger can press the spring section when the lever is rotated to the mating completion position, leading to operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a wire cover with a U-shaped cover body, a rotatable lever, and a lock mechanism with a spring section and engaging section, where the coupling part includes a cover section that prevents finger contact with the engaging section and spring section when the lever is at the completion position, ensuring proper deflection and return of the spring section.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the lever is rotated to the mating completion position, then the engaging section and spring section provide tactile and audible feedback, but the finger may inadvertently press the spring section preventing it from returning to the resting position
Solution Approach 1:
The cover section acts as an intermediary element between the operator's finger and the spring section. It allows the necessary tactile and audible feedback to pass through while physically blocking the finger from pressing the spring section, thus maintaining both reliable connection confirmation and ease of operation
2Ease of operation
If the spring section is pressed by a finger during lever rotation, then the lever can be positioned, but the spring section cannot return to its resting position, preventing feedback confirmation
Solution Approach 1:
The cover section serves as a protective intermediary that allows the lever to be positioned and the spring to deflect naturally, but prevents the finger from maintaining continuous pressure on the spring section, ensuring the spring can return to its resting position to provide confirmation feedback
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 design allows for reliable confirmation of connection completion through the audible and tactile feedback provided by the spring section's return, enhancing the operability of the connector by preventing finger interference and ensuring accurate mating confirmation.
Implementation Method 1
the spring section 61 deflects. When the lever 50 is further rotated, the catch 51 goes over the engaging section 62. At this moment, the spring section 61 resiliently deflects backward. A clicking sound and a physical touch are realized by the operator when the engaging section 62 abuts on the catch 51
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AI summary
A lever-type connector having a cover and a lever. The cover includes a body and a lock with a spring section connected to the body and an engaging section connected to the spring section. The lever connects to the body and includes a rotatable pair of arms facing each other and a coupling part connecting the rotatable pair of arms together. The coupling part is engageable with the lock when the lever is rotated toward the lock and includes a cover section covering the engaging section and a portion of the spring section when the lock engages the lever.