Low-Height Cable Connector Layout to Prevent Cable Stacking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing requirements for transmission rate in cable connectors lead to stacked cables that exceed the flattening requirements, causing height issues.
Innovation Solution
The cable connector design includes modules with conductive terminals arranged in a staggered manner, with cables flush at different heights, preventing stacking and reducing the overall height.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If multiple modules are stacked along the height direction to increase transmission rate, then the transmission rate requirement is met, but the height of the cable connector exceeds the flattening requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a vertical stacking arrangement (height direction) to a horizontal spread arrangement (width direction) by staggering terminal groups alternately along the width direction. This dimensional change allows multiple modules to be accommodated without increasing height, thereby resolving the contradiction between transmission rate requirements and height constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested arrangement where terminal groups are staggered and interlaced along the width direction, with odd-numbered terminal groups positioned at one height level and even-numbered terminal groups positioned at another height level. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization while maintaining a compact height profile.
2Length of stationary object
If terminal groups are arranged in a staggered manner along the width direction, then the height is reduced, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the terminal groups into distinct segments (odd-numbered terminal groups and even-numbered terminal groups) that are positioned at different height levels. This segmentation simplifies the overall structure by creating modular, repeatable units that can be systematically arranged, reducing the perceived complexity despite the staggered configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs asymmetric positioning of terminal groups along the width direction, where adjacent terminal groups are offset from each other. This asymmetric arrangement, while appearing complex, actually simplifies the structure by eliminating the need for symmetric alignment and allowing for more flexible cable routing.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable connector includes a first module, a second module, a third module and a third module. The first module includes a first terminal group and a first cable. The second module includes a second terminal group and a second cable. The third module includes a third terminal group and a third cable. The fourth module includes a fourth terminal group and a fourth cable. The first terminal group and the second terminal group are arranged in a staggered manner along a second direction. The third terminal group and the fourth terminal group are arranged in a staggered manner along the second direction. The first cable and the second cable are located at a first height. The third cable and the fourth cable are located at a 10 second height. The first height is different from the second height. An assembly having the cable connector is also disclosed.