Intelligent Lock Connector Structure for Stable Sealed Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors in intelligent locks suffer from poor connection stability, large size, complex assembly, and lack of waterproofing, leading to instability and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a mounting base with symmetrically arranged binding posts, fixed fins, and limit grooves, along with a sealing ring, ensuring stable connection and waterproof performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single-row female header structure is used, then the connector can be assembled multiple times, but the connector size becomes large and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple connection terminals into a single integrated binding post structure with multiple connection ends, replacing the traditional single-row female header structure. This merging approach allows multiple connections to be made through one unified component, reducing the number of separate assembly operations required while maintaining the capability for repeated assembly and disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding post is divided into multiple connection ends (first connection end, second connection end, etc.), each capable of independent connection. This segmentation allows flexible configuration where different connection terminals can be accessed independently, simplifying the assembly process by allowing selective connection rather than requiring assembly of entire rows of connectors.
2Reliability
If a cover is added to seal the connector for waterproofing, then water resistance is achieved, but the connector size increases and assembly becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is merged into the mounting base structure itself through the limit groove design. The limit groove not only provides positioning for the binding post but also serves as a sealing interface when the mounting base is assembled with the connector body. This integration eliminates the need for separate waterproof covers while achieving the same protective function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If connection terminals are made movable for flexibility, then adaptability improves, but connection stability and contact point location deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The binding post is pre-positioned in the mounting groove with its connection terminals oriented in predetermined directions (horizontal, vertical, etc.). This preliminary positioning ensures that when connectors are mated, the contact points align correctly without requiring adjustment or movement during connection. The fixed orientation maintains stability while the multiple connection ends provide adaptability for different wiring configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a connector, which relates to the technical field of electrical connection devices, so as to solve the problem of poor connection stability of connectors in existing technologies. The connector includes a mounting base and a binding post, wherein the binding post has both sides symmetrically provided with a fixed fin, the mounting base defines thereon a mounting groove for mounting the binding post, two sides of the mounting groove define a limit groove, and the fixed fin is clamped in the limit groove so as to enable the binding post to be limited to the mounting groove. The connector according to the present disclosure has good connection stability and can effectively transmit current or signal, enabling an effective cooperation between connected devices.