Multi-Piece Connector With Integrated Jumpers for Compact Terminal Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern connectors have fixed conductive terminals that cannot be modified, leading to inadequate signal transmission and increased device size due to the need for additional jumpers for electrical interconnection.
Innovation Solution
A multi-piece connector design comprising a primary and secondary connector sub-components with integrated jumper conductors, allowing electrical connection between conductive terminals without additional jumpers, and enabling customization of terminal number and structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional jumpers are used to achieve electrical interconnection between conductive terminals, then electrical connection is achieved, but the device size increases and internal space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the jumper function with the connector body by integrating conductive terminals directly into the connector housing. The connector includes multiple conductive terminals (first conductive terminals and second conductive terminals) that are electrically connected through the connector structure itself, eliminating the need for separate jumpers. This integration resolves the contradiction by achieving electrical interconnection without occupying additional internal space.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed to perform multiple functions: signal transmission through conductive terminals and electrical interconnection between different terminal groups. The connector body serves as both the housing and the electrical interconnection path, allowing the same component to fulfill multiple roles and eliminate the need for additional jumpers.
2Ease of manufacture
If connector conductive terminals are fixed in number and structure, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different signal transmission requirements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into modular components including a connector body, first conductive terminals, and second conductive terminals that can be independently configured. The conductive terminals are arranged in different groups that can be selectively used based on signal transmission requirements. This segmentation allows standardization of the manufacturing process while enabling customization of the electrical connection configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector design allows for dynamic configuration of conductive terminal connections. The connector can be manufactured with different terminal arrangements and connection patterns to meet varying signal transmission requirements. The modular structure enables flexibility in configuring which terminals are connected and how, while maintaining a standardized manufacturing approach.
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 compact electronic device design by eliminating the need for jumpers and allowing flexible modification of connector terminals to meet signal transmission requirements.
Implementation Method 1
each of the primary jumper conductor elastic arms elastically abuts one of the plurality of primary second conductive terminals
Implementation Method 2
each of the secondary jumper conductor elastic arms elastically abuts one of the plurality of secondary second conductive terminals
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AI summary
A multi-piece connector is provided. The multi-piece connector includes a jumper conductor for electrically interconnecting parts of conductive terminals of the connector, without having to use any additional jumper, such that an electronic device having such a connector can be made more compact in size.