Movable Terminal Module for Dual RJ-45 and Thin Receptacle Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing RJ-45 plug connectors are not compatible with the thin receptacle connectors found in tablets and ultrabooks, limiting internet connection options in these devices due to space constraints and dimensional differences.
Innovation Solution
A plug connector with a movable or detachable terminal module that can adapt to both standard RJ-45 modular jacks and thin receptacle connectors, allowing for flexible mating and network signal transmission, along with a thin receptacle connector designed for tablets and ultrabooks with a unique rectangular contour and adaptive contact system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standard RJ-45 plug connector is used, then compatibility with regular RJ-45 modular jacks is maintained, but compatibility with thin receptacle connectors in tablets and ultrabooks is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The plug connector is divided into two independent modules: a housing module and a terminal module. The terminal module can be detached from or independently positioned relative to the housing, allowing the front mating portion to be separated from the rear cable connection portion. This segmentation enables the terminal module to adapt to thin receptacle connectors while the housing maintains standard RJ-45 compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal module is designed to be movable relative to the housing through sliding, rotation, or translation mechanisms. This dynamic positioning allows the front mating portion to extend or retract, enabling the connector to adapt its contour for mating with either standard RJ-45 modular jacks or thin receptacle connectors in tablets and ultrabooks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the plug connector is modified for thin receptacle connectors, then compatibility with tablets and ultrabooks is improved, but compatibility with standard RJ-45 modular jacks is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The plug connector is designed as a universal interface that can mate with both standard RJ-45 modular jacks and thin receptacle connectors. The housing module maintains standard RJ-45 dimensions and features for compatibility with traditional jacks, while the detachable terminal module can be positioned to provide the reduced profile needed for thin receptacle connectors in tablets and ultrabooks.
3Volume of moving object
If a thin receptacle connector is designed for tablets and ultrabooks, then space constraints are addressed, but compatibility with standard plug connectors is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable terminal module acts as an intermediary between the thin receptacle connector and the standard plug connector. When mating with a thin receptacle connector, only the terminal module is engaged, providing the necessary reduced thickness. The housing module with standard RJ-45 features remains compatible with traditional modular jacks, enabling the same receptacle design to work with both connector types through selective engagement.
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AI summary
The plug connector includes an insulative housing and a terminal module wherein the terminal module is able to be moveable relative to the housing via sliding or rotation or translation or even detachment so as to have the front mating portion of the terminal module independently mated with the thin receptacle connector or cooperate with the housing to be mated with the regular RJ-45 modular jack.