Magnetic Electronic Connector with Bidirectional Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transmission lines suffer from loose connections and poor contact due to frequent insertion and removal of electronic connectors, and lack bidirectional insertion capability, causing user inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
An electronic connector design featuring a male and female connector with a magnetic element and terminal assemblies that form a clamp to securely connect and disconnect, allowing for bidirectional insertion and reducing wear and tear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If electronic connectors are frequently inserted and removed from the interface, then the data transmission line can be used repeatedly, but loose connections and poor contact occur after long period use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional purely mechanical connection system with a magnetic connection system. The magnetic element generates magnetic attraction force to hold the electronic connector in the interface, supplementing the mechanical snap-fit structure. This magnetic assistance reduces mechanical wear and maintains connection stability over repeated insertions and removals, thereby extending service life while preserving connection reliability.
2Ease of operation
If electronic connector is designed for single-direction insertion, then the structure is simple, but reverse insertion is not realized causing user inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric magnetic pole arrangement on the magnetic element to enable bidirectional insertion. By positioning north and south poles in specific asymmetric patterns, the magnetic attraction works effectively from both insertion directions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. This allows users to insert the connector from either direction without requiring complex structural modifications.
3Reliability
If traditional mechanical connection is used without magnetic element, then the structure is simple, but loose connections occur due to frequent use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the magnetic connection mechanism with the traditional mechanical snap-fit structure. The magnetic element is integrated into the electronic connector housing, working in conjunction with the mechanical components. This combination provides dual-action connection stability: magnetic attraction for holding force and mechanical structure for positioning and support, achieving reliable connections without excessive structural complexity.
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
The magnetic element ensures stable and secure connections, preventing loose contacts and enabling bidirectional insertion, thus enhancing user convenience and extending the lifespan of the data transmission line.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic element received in the shell and surrounding the supporting element
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic connector is disclosed in the present disclosure. The electronic connector includes: a male connector; a female connector comprising: a shell; a supporting element received in the shell, and including an insertion opening and a receptacle space communicated with the insertion opening; a magnetic element received in the shell and surrounding the supporting element; a first terminal assembly and a second terminal assembly corresponding to the first terminal assembly received in the supporting element, wherein, the first terminal assembly including a plurality of first terminals, and the second terminal assembly including a plurality of second terminals, each of the first terminal extending into the receptacle space, and each of the second terminal extending into the receptacle space, and the first terminal and the corresponding second terminal forming a clamp for clamping the male connector which is inserted into receptacle space via the insertion opening.