Modular Adapter Assembly for Flexible Cable Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional signal transmission between cable connectors relies on external circuit boards and soldered adapters, limiting flexibility and increasing the risk of damaging connectors during repeated insertions.
Innovation Solution
A signal transferring device comprising detachable adapter assemblies with conductive terminals and insulating bodies, allowing for secure electrical connections and easy separation of cable connectors without soldering, enabling flexible mounting and reducing connector wear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional adapters are soldered on external circuit boards, then electrical connection is achieved, but flexibility and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is divided into separate functional modules: a mounting portion for attaching to the circuit board and a connecting portion for cable connector connection. This segmentation allows the adapter to be mounted flexibly without requiring complex circuit board assemblies, thereby improving adaptability while reducing device complexity.
2Productivity
If cable connectors are repeatedly inserted and connected, then signal transmission is achieved, but connector damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves as an intermediary component between the circuit board and cable connectors. By providing a dedicated mounting portion and connecting portion, the adapter protects the cable connectors from direct stress during repeated insertions and connections, thereby maintaining reliability while enabling high connection repeatability.
3Reliability
If adapters are soldered on circuit boards, then stable electrical connection is achieved, but production cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection function is extracted from the circuit board assembly and integrated into the adapter itself through conductive terminals. This allows the adapter to be manufactured separately using cost-effective methods while maintaining stable electrical connections, thereby improving ease of manufacture without sacrificing reliability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional adapter design is used, then basic signal transmission is achieved, but development flexibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter employs a dynamic design where the mounting portion and connecting portion can be independently configured and adjusted. This dynamic structure allows for easy modification and adaptation to different applications without increasing overall device complexity, thereby enhancing development flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
An adapter assembly includes a plurality of adapters arranged in one row. Each adapter has two electrical connection interfaces respectively arranged on two opposite sides thereof. Each adapter includes an insulating body and a plurality of conductive terminals. The insulating body includes an internal connecting portion and an external connecting portion respectively arranged on two opposite sides thereof. The conductive terminals are arranged in the internal connecting portion and the external connecting portion to respectively form the two electrical connection interfaces. One of the two electrical connection interfaces located at the internal connecting portion is electrically connected to the other electrical connection interface located at the external connecting portion. The internal connecting portions of the adapters are connected to each other to form a one-piece structure, and each external connecting portion and the corresponding electrical connection interface are configured for accommodating and electrically connecting to a cable connector.