Network Connector Plate Structure for Complete Twisted-Pair Insertion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network connectors face issues with incomplete insertion of twisted pairs, signal loss, intermittent signals, color confusion during assembly, increased difficulty in construction due to small wire body auxiliary fixators, exposed cut surfaces leading to oxidation and noise, and loose cover members causing interference and instability.

Innovation Solution

A network connector design featuring a connecting member with perpendicular plate members that cover the cut surfaces of single lines, using plate member fixing grooves to secure the plate members within the connector, ensuring complete insertion and coverage of exposed cut surfaces to prevent signal interference and noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a wire body auxiliary fixator is added to fasten twisted pairs, then the insertion condition can be determined, but the volume of the connector increases and construction difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsertion condition determinationVSAvoidconstruction difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The plate member fixing groove integrates multiple functions: it secures the plate member structurally, provides a reference for insertion depth, and enables visual confirmation of proper insertion. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate wire body auxiliary fixators, maintaining reliability while simplifying construction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The plate member fixing groove serves multiple purposes simultaneously: structural support, positioning reference, and visual indicator. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by providing insertion condition determination without adding separate components that would increase construction difficulty.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Volume of stationary object

If the wire body auxiliary fixator volume is reduced to fit in the connector, then the connector volume decreases, but the difficulty of twisted pairs entering the fixator increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnector volumeVSAvoidtwisted pairs insertion difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention transitions from a small internal fixator to a plate member extending in a different dimension that provides visual and physical guidance. The plate member's extended structure creates a larger effective insertion zone without increasing the connector's enclosed volume, resolving the contradiction between compact size and insertion ease.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If penetrating single line storage slots are used to allow twisted pairs to protrude, then insertion condition can be determined, but exposed cut surfaces cause oxidation and noise

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsertion condition determinationVSAvoidoxidation and noise from exposed surfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The plate member is positioned and fixed before the twisting and cutting operations. This preliminary action establishes a protective reference structure that guides subsequent steps and ensures that cut surfaces remain covered, preventing oxidation and noise while maintaining insertion visibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The plate member fixing groove, initially designed for structural support, is utilized to also cover and protect the cut surfaces of twisted pairs. This converts a potential harm (exposed surfaces) into a benefit (protected surfaces) while maintaining the insertion determination function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Object-affected harmful factors

If cover members are added to protect exposed cut surfaces, then oxidation and noise are reduced, but the cover members become loose and cause interference

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoxidation and noise protectionVSAvoidcover member stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The protective function is merged into the plate member structure itself rather than using a separate cover member. The plate member both protects cut surfaces and provides insertion reference, eliminating the stability issues of loose cover members while maintaining protection benefits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250300391A1Structure for network connector

Publication Date: 2025.09.25 WU SHAO-CHUN

AI summary

An improved structure for a network connector comprises: a connecting member, having two ends, a height and a width; a first plate member, one side of which being connected with one end of the connecting member, the first plate member and the connecting member being perpendicularly connected with each other, and the first plate member having a height; a second plate member, one side of which being connected with another end of the connecting member, the second plate member and the connecting member being perpendicularly connected with each other, and the second plate member having a height; and a network connector, having plural single line storage slots, two sides of which being disposed at least one plate member fixing groove for disposing the first plate member or the second plate member, a distance between the two plate member fixing grooves being slightly equal to the width of the connecting member.