Lever Mechanism for Thin LCD Connector Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The reduction in thickness of LCD connectors leads to manufacturing challenges, such as damage and connection faults, which deteriorate image display quality and reduce production efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with a lever mechanism that securely connects the first and second connectors, using a recess and a lever fixing member to prevent separation and facilitate easy assembly, thereby ensuring reliable connection and improved manufacturing efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If the thickness of the connector is reduced to match the thin LCD structure, then the overall thickness of the LCD is reduced, but the connector becomes easily damaged and connection faults occur
Solution Approach 1:
The connector incorporates a lever that can rotate between a first position (where the lever body is separated from the second connector) and a second position (where the lever body contacts the second connector). This dynamic mechanism allows the thin connector to be securely fixed when needed while maintaining ease of assembly and disassembly, resolving the contradiction between reduced thickness and connection reliability.
2Length of stationary object
If the thickness of the connector is reduced, then the LCD overall thickness is reduced, but manufacturing productivity is reduced due to damage and connection faults
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic lever mechanism enables simple one-handed assembly and disassembly operations. The lever can be easily rotated to the second position to fix the connector during assembly, and rotated to the first position for quick disassembly. This dynamic design significantly improves manufacturing productivity while maintaining the reduced thickness of the connector.
3Reliability
If a secure connection mechanism is added to prevent connection faults, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lever mechanism provides a simple yet effective dynamic connection solution. The lever body rotates to contact or separate from the second connector, creating a reliable connection without requiring complex multi-component assemblies. This dynamic single-component approach improves connection reliability while minimizing device complexity.
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AI summary
A connector assembly includes a first connector having a recess disposed in a first side thereof, a second connector disposed in the recess and connected to the first connector, and a lever rotatably connected to the second connector. The lever is rotated toward the first connector by an external force after the second connector is connected to the first connector. The lever is connected to the first connector to fix the second connector in the recess of the first connector.