Modular Connector Assembly for Custom Terminal Layouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors have fixed conductive terminals that cannot be modified, leading to inadequate signal transmission and occupy internal space, preventing compact electronic device design.
Innovation Solution
A multi-piece connector comprising a primary and secondary connector sub-components and an assembling component, allowing for customization of conductive terminal number and structure through interference fitting and jumper conductive materials, eliminating the need for additional space-consuming jumpers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conductive terminals are fixed in number and structure after connector completion, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different signal transmission requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into multiple independent sub-components (first connector sub-component, second connector sub-component, third connector sub-component) that can be separately manufactured and then assembled. Each sub-component contains specific conductive terminals, allowing flexible configuration to meet different signal transmission requirements while maintaining manufacturing simplicity for each individual component.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector adopts a modular design where sub-components can be selectively assembled or disassembled based on different application requirements. The assembling component enables dynamic reconfiguration of the connector structure, allowing the same base components to serve multiple purposes with different conductive terminal arrangements.
2Reliability
If additional jumpers are used to electrically interconnect conductive terminals, then electrical connectivity is achieved, but device compactness deteriorates due to occupied internal space
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical interconnection function previously requiring separate jumper components is merged into the connector structure itself. The assembling component integrates both mechanical assembly and electrical connection functions, eliminating the need for additional jumpers and reducing overall device volume while maintaining reliable electrical interconnection between conductive terminals.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembling component serves multiple functions simultaneously: it mechanically assembles the connector sub-components together and also provides electrical interconnection between conductive terminals. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate jumper components, achieving both reliability of electrical connection and compactness of device size.
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
Enables customization of conductive terminals, enhancing signal transmission and reducing the size of the connector, and eliminating the need for additional jumper components, enhancing signal transmission and reducing device size.
Implementation Method 1
The assembling component is respectively fitted to the primary assembling structure and the secondary assembling structure to assemble the primary connector sub-component with the secondary connector sub-component
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-piece connector is provided. The multi-piece connector is formed by using an assembling component to assemble a primary connector sub-component and a secondary connector sub-component to a plastic casing. Thus, even if the connector is finished, the number and structure of conductive terminals of the connector can still be modified and customized by adjusting the primary connector sub-component and the secondary connector sub-component in response to development requirements for the electronic device. The terminals may be posited in two rows and a jumper strip between the rows for grounding.