Network Jack Contacting Pin Segmentation and Riveting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for manufacturing Keystone network jacks are complicated, particularly in mounting contacting pins to a printed circuit board and adding side skirts, which increases processing complexity and cost.
Innovation Solution
A network jack design featuring contacting pins with a straight transmitting portion and a fixing portion riveted to the printed circuit board, along with a supporting portion that provides resilience and prevents lateral shifting, allowing for easier assembly and reduced complexity in manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If contacting pins are bent or curved to eliminate crosstalk, then signal transmission quality is improved, but processing complexity and mounting difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The contacting pin is segmented into distinct functional portions: a straight transmitting portion for signal transmission and a fixing portion for mounting. This segmentation allows the transmitting portion to remain straight (eliminating crosstalk issues) while the fixing portion handles the mounting complexity separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a conventional single-row arrangement to a multi-layer arrangement where contacting pins are positioned at different heights (dimensions). The straight transmitting portion extends from the PCB at a first height, while the resilient supporting portion is positioned at a second height, creating a three-dimensional structure that simplifies processing while maintaining signal integrity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If side skirts are added to prevent lateral shifting, then positional stability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the lateral stabilization function into the resilient supporting portion itself. The supporting portion is configured with lateral sides that extend to limit lateral movement of the contacting pin, eliminating the need for separate side skirts while maintaining positional stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient supporting portion serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for the contacting pin, enables lateral insertion of plugs through its resilient nature, prevents lateral shifting through its lateral side configuration, and eliminates the need for separate side skirts. This multi-functionality simplifies the overall structure and manufacturing process.
3Reliability
If contacting pins are arranged in upper and lower rows, then signal transmission is improved, but mounting difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention positions contacting pins at different vertical heights (first height for transmitting portion, second height for supporting portion) rather than arranging them in complex upper and lower rows on the same plane. This vertical dimensionality change simplifies the mounting process while maintaining effective signal transmission paths.
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
Simplifies the mounting process of contacting pins to a single row on the printed circuit board, reduces the complexity of manufacturing side skirts, and maintains effective signal transmission without bending the pins, thereby lowering production costs and improving assembly efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
As for the supporting portion providing the resilient force to contacting pins, it is normally made of the material with strong resiliency
Implementation Method 2
a fixing portion fixed to the printed circuit board
Data Source
AI summary
The network jack and processing method for the network jack are provided. The network jack connects a device to a network and includes a jack body, a printed circuit board configured inside the jack body, and a contacting pin including a transmitting portion having a straight configuration and a fixing portion fixed to the printed circuit board.