Movable Retainer for Secure Wire Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connections between wires and components in computers, such as antenna wires for wireless communication, are prone to disconnection due to low fastening force, leading to reduced system uptime as minor forces can cause wires to disconnect from connectors.
Innovation Solution
A retainer system that moves between secure and disconnection positions to lock and unlock the connection between wires and connectors, using a combination of sliding, rotating, and interference fit mechanisms to secure the wires in place and allow for easy disconnection when needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a low fastening force connection is used for wires, then the connection is easy to make, but the connection becomes easy to disconnect due to minor forces
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer is designed as a movable component that can transition between a first position (securing the wire connection) and a second position (releasing the wire connection). This dynamic mechanism allows the connection to be easily made and removed while maintaining stability during operation, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and connection stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer changes the fastening force parameter by engaging with the wire connector in the first position to provide high securing force, and disengaging in the second position to allow easy removal. This parameter change enables the system to switch between stable connection and easy disconnection states.
2Reliability
If a strong interference fit is used to prevent wire disconnection, then connection stability is improved, but the force required to disconnect the wire becomes excessively high
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer provides a dynamic solution by engaging to create a strong interference fit during normal operation, then being movable to a second position that releases the interference fit for easy disconnection. This eliminates the need for excessive force while maintaining connection stability.
3Ease of manufacture
If wires are loosely connected to components, then ease of installation is improved, but unintended disconnections occur due to minor forces
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer acts as an intermediary component between the wire connector and the component. It provides the necessary securing force to prevent unintended disconnections while allowing easy installation through its movable design. The retainer mediates between the loose wire connection and the component, ensuring reliable connection without complicating the installation process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The retainer system effectively secures the connection, preventing unintended disconnections and allowing for controlled removal of wires, thereby enhancing the reliability and uptime of computer systems by ensuring stable wire connections.
Implementation Method 1
The retainer is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The retainer in the first position is configured to secure a connection between at least one connector of the component and the at least one wire
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AI summary
A system is disclosed that is configured to secure a connection between a component and at least one wire, such as an antenna, within a computer. The system includes a retainer configured to move between a first position and a second position. The retainer in the first position is configured to secure a connection between at least one connector of the component and the at least one wire within the computer. The retainer in the second position is configured to permit release of the connection between the at least one connector of the component and the at least one wire within the computer, such as by providing access to the connection.