Movable Waterproof Connector Sealing Around Contact Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector design allows for gaps between the contact point and the protector, and between the protector and the base body, which can lead to liquid intrusion, such as water, from the outside.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating first and second waterproof elastic members between the contact and the protector, and between the protector and the base body, respectively, with intersecting pushing portions and a resin member to cover the contact, preventing liquid intrusion by ensuring continuous contact and sealing around the connector's openings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the contact point protrudes from the opening portion of the protector and is movable with respect to the protector, then the contact can be electrically connected to the external device by pushing the connection terminal, but there is a gap between the contact point and the opening portion of the protector which allows liquid intrusion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs waterproof elastic members (flexible sealing elements) positioned between the contact and the first opening portion of the protector, and between the protector and the second opening portion of the base body. These flexible sealing members deform to accommodate the movable contact while maintaining continuous contact to prevent liquid intrusion, thus resolving the contradiction between operational mobility and liquid protection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If waterproof sealing members are added between the contact and protector, and between the protector and base body, then liquid intrusion is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the waterproof elastic members into the existing connector structure, where the first waterproof elastic member is positioned between the contact and the first opening portion of the protector, and the second waterproof elastic member is positioned between the protector and the second opening portion of the base body. This integration approach adds sealing functionality while minimizing structural complexity by utilizing the existing spatial relationships between components.
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 solution effectively prevents liquid from entering the connector, ensuring it remains dry and functional by maintaining a sealed environment around the contact and protector components.
Implementation Method 1
a first waterproof elastic member that is provided between the contact and the first opening portion and prevents liquid from intruding from a space between the contact and the first opening portion
Implementation Method 2
a second waterproof elastic member that is provided between the protector and the second opening portion and prevents liquid from intruding from a space between the protector and the second opening portion
Data Source
AI summary
A connector includes: a contact including a contact portion connected to a connection terminal by pushing the connection terminal of an external device; a protector protecting the contact portion by covering the contact and including a first opening portion making the contact portion protrude; and a base body accommodating the contact and the protector, and including a second opening portion making the protector protrude; a first waterproof elastic member provided between the contact and the first opening portion and preventing liquid from intruding from a space between the contact and the first opening portion; a second waterproof elastic member provided between the protector and the second opening portion and preventing liquid from intruding from a space between the protector and the second opening portion. The contact portion is movable with respect to the first opening portion. The protector is movable with respect to the second opening portion.