Multi-Directional Connector Assembly for Circuit Board Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical assemblies and connectors are complex to assemble and often lack configurations for vertically connecting circuit boards to housings, posing challenges in efficient and secure mounting.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with multiple perpendicular portions, including protrusions and engagement tabs, is designed to securely connect circuit boards to a housing, limiting movement in multiple directions through guiding formations and apertures, allowing simultaneous insertion and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional connectors are used to connect circuit boards to housing, then the connection can be achieved, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connector integrates multiple functions into a single component: the body provides structural support, the first portion connects to the housing, the second portion connects to the first circuit board portion, and the third portion connects to the second circuit board portion. This merging of multiple connection functions into one connector eliminates the need for separate mounting operations, thereby simplifying the assembly process and improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is divided into distinct portions (first, second, and third portions) that extend in different directions, each designed to connect to specific components. This segmentation allows the connector to simultaneously interface with the housing and multiple circuit board portions, enabling a more efficient assembly process by reducing the number of separate assembly steps required.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting methods are used, then circuit boards can be connected to housing, but vertical connection capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The connector extends in multiple spatial dimensions with the first portion extending in a first direction to connect to the housing, the second portion extending in a second direction to connect to the first circuit board portion, and the third portion extending in a third direction to connect to the second circuit board portion. This multi-directional extension enables vertical connection capability between the housing and circuit boards, adding adaptability to the connector design.
3Reliability
If simple connector design is used, then manufacturing is easier, but secure positioning and movement limitation in multiple directions cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The connector incorporates engagement features at specific locations: the first engagement feature on the first portion engages with the housing, the second engagement feature on the second portion engages with the first circuit board portion, and the third engagement feature on the third portion engages with the second circuit board portion. These localized engagement features provide secure positioning and movement limitation in multiple directions without requiring complex overall connector structure, maintaining ease of manufacture while achieving reliable positioning.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly includes a connector, a circuit board, a housing. The connector may include a first portion, a second portion, and/or a third portion. The circuit board may include a first circuit board portion and/or a second circuit board portion. The connector may be configured to connect the first circuit board portion and/or the second circuit board portion to the housing. The first portion may be connected to the housing; the second portion may be connected to the first portion of the circuit board, and/or the third portion may be connected to the second portion of the circuit board. The first portion may include a first engagement portion, the second portion may include a second engagement portion, and/or the third portion may include a third engagement portion. The first engagement portion, the second engagement portion, and/or the third engagement portion may be disposed substantially perpendicular to each other.