Panel Connector Assembly With Direct PCB Soldering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors in electronic devices face challenges with complex mounting processes, reduced connection reliability, and increased difficulty in assembly due to multiple steps and components, particularly when connecting conductive cores to circuit boards.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a housing with a conductive core, a solder leg, and a fastening structure that allows direct soldering to a circuit board, along with a nut and shoulder configuration for easy assembly, and a tool with protrusions or grooves for efficient nut rotation, enhancing connection stability and reducing space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a cable is used to electrically connect the conductive core and the circuit board, then electrical connection is achieved, but the mounting steps become complex and connection reliability problems occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the cable from the connection system. Instead of using a cable to connect the conductive core to the circuit board, the conductive core is directly soldered to the circuit board, eliminating the intermediate cable component and simplifying the mounting process while improving connection reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the conductive core directly with the circuit board through soldering, combining two previously separate connection elements (conductive core and circuit board) into a single integrated electrical connection, thereby eliminating the need for additional cables and reducing mounting complexity
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional connector mounting methods are used, then connectors can be installed, but the assembly process requires much effort and takes significant time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-assembling the conductive core with the housing and preparing the solder leg for direct soldering to the circuit board before final installation. This pre-preparation reduces the effort and time required during the actual assembly process, as the connector is ready for quick attachment to the panel and circuit board
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the connector into distinct functional parts (housing, conductive core, solder leg, fastening structure) that can be independently manufactured and then quickly assembled. This segmentation allows for standardized production and simplifies the final assembly process, reducing both effort and time requirements
3Adaptability or versatility
If connectors are mounted on a panel, then electrical connections are established, but the layout density is reduced due to space requirements for cables and mounting operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the cable from the connector assembly, eliminating the space that would be required for cable routing, connection, and management. This extraction allows connectors to be mounted closer together on the panel, increasing layout density without requiring additional operation space for cable handling
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the electrical connection function directly into the connector housing through the integrated conductive core and solder leg, eliminating the need for separate cable connections. This consolidation reduces the space required for mounting operations and allows for more compact connector arrangements on the panel
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AI summary
This application provides a connector and an electronic device, to resolve a technical problem of poor mountability of the connector. The connector provided in this application includes a housing, a conductive core, and a fastening structure. The housing has a channel that passes through a first end and a second end of the housing. The conductive core is disposed in the channel. A solder leg is disposed on one end of the conductive core, and the solder leg protrudes from the first end of the housing, and is configured to be soldered to a circuit board. The fastening structure is configured to fasten the housing to a panel. According to the connector provided in this application, the conductive core may be directly soldered to the circuit board, so that a connection effect between the conductive core and the circuit board can be improved, and mounting steps can be reduced.