Magnetized Data Connector Assembly for Port Damage Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data connector devices often damage the ports when disconnected, especially due to mechanical stress from accidental drops or bumps, and lack efficient mechanisms for secure yet breakaway connections.
Innovation Solution
A magnetized data connector system comprising a male and female coupler with magnetically retained contacts that allow for secure electrical communication between electronic devices while preventing damage to ports during disconnection, utilizing magnetic coupling to facilitate a breakaway connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mechanical connectors are used for data transmission, then electrical communication between devices is established, but the ports are damaged during disconnection due to mechanical stress
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical snap-fit connection system with a magnetic field-based retention system. Magnets embedded in the connector housing create magnetic attraction forces that hold the connector in place during normal use, eliminating the need for mechanical latches or clips that cause port damage during disconnection. The magnetic force can be easily overcome by pulling the connector, allowing clean separation without mechanical stress on the port.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the retention mechanism from mechanical interlocking to magnetic attraction by altering the physical parameter of the holding force. The magnetic force provides sufficient retention during normal use but can be easily overcome when needed, changing the force characteristics from high-stress mechanical engagement to low-stress magnetic attraction that prevents port damage.
2Stability of the object's composition
If strong mechanical coupling is used to secure connectors, then connection stability is improved, but disconnection becomes difficult and causes damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes mechanical coupling mechanisms with magnetic field-based retention. The magnetic attraction provides stable connection during normal use while allowing easy disconnection by simply pulling the connector, as magnetic forces can be easily overcome without the need to defeat mechanical latches or clips.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic retention system provides dynamic characteristics where the connection force is constant during normal use but can be easily overcome when needed. The magnetic field maintains stable connection without requiring mechanical interlocking, and the force can be smoothly overcome during disconnection without sudden mechanical release.
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 system ensures reliable electronic communication between devices while protecting the ports from damage by enabling a secure yet easy disconnection mechanism, preventing mechanical stress on the connectors.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetized data coupler that is insertable into a data port on a first electronic device. A second data coupler is engageable to a data port on a second electronic device. The second data coupler releasably engages the first data coupler
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AI summary
A magnetized data connector assembly includes a male data coupler that is insertable into a female data port on a first electronic device. A female data coupler is engageable to a male data port on a second electronic device. The female data coupler releasably engages the male data coupler thereby facilitating the female data coupler to disengage from the male data coupler. In this way each of the male data coupler and the female data coupler inhibit the female data port and the male data port from being damaged. Moreover, the first female data port is in electrical communication with the first male data port to facilitating electronic communication between the first electronic device and the second electronic device.