Panel-Mounted Plug Connector With 3D Vibration Decoupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plug-in couplings either lack the ability for three-dimensional vibration-decoupling movements or are not suitable for panel mounting, limiting their application in flexible and secure component connections.
Innovation Solution
A socket-like coupling part with a bridge section connecting the ball socket to a sleeve-like holding section, allowing three-dimensional vibration-decoupling movements and enabling panel mounting, utilizing a polyester-based elastomer with stiffening webs for rigidity and snap connection capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a rigid socket-like coupling part is used to ensure secure connection, then connection strength is improved, but vibration-decoupling flexibility in multiple directions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling part is divided into multiple functional sections: a rigid connection area for secure mounting and a flexible vibration-decoupling area with radial slots. This segmentation allows different parts of the same component to have different mechanical properties, achieving both strong connection and vibration absorption.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the coupling part have different structural characteristics - the connection area maintains high rigidity while the vibration-decoupling area incorporates radial slots to provide flexibility. This local differentiation of structural quality enables simultaneous achievement of connection strength and vibration compensation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a flexible coupling structure is used to enable three-dimensional vibration-decoupling movements, then vibration absorption is improved, but panel mounting capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling part is segmented into a rigid connection section for panel mounting and a flexible vibration-decoupling section with radial slots. This segmentation allows the structure to provide both mounting stability and vibration absorption flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection area maintains high rigidity for secure panel mounting, while the vibration-decoupling area incorporates radial slots to provide flexibility. This local differentiation enables simultaneous achievement of mounting capability and vibration compensation.
3Reliability
If the socket-like coupling part is made highly rigid for secure fastening, then fastening reliability is improved, but three-dimensional vibration-decoupling movements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling part is divided into a rigid fastening area for reliable connection and a flexible vibration-decoupling area with radial slots. This segmentation allows different mechanical behaviors in different regions, achieving both reliability and movement flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening area is designed with high rigidity for reliable connection, while the vibration-decoupling area incorporates radial slots to enable three-dimensional movements. This local quality differentiation resolves the contradiction between fastening reliability and vibration compensation.
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
The solution provides a detachable connection with three-dimensional vibration-decoupling and panel mounting capabilities, ensuring secure and flexible movement compensation between components, with materials offering high chemical and heat resistance.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a polyester-based elastomer with stiffening webs for rigidity and snap connection capabilities
Implementation Method 2
three-dimensional vibration-decoupling movements between the components
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AI summary
The plug-in coupling consists of an elastically deformable, cup-shaped coupling part (6) with a ball socket (16), a bridge section (18), and a sleeve-like section (20), as well as a ball stud (8) having a ball head (14) which can be snapped into the ball socket (16) to close the plug-in coupling. The bridge section (18) of the coupling part (6) is integrally formed at a closed end of the ball socket (16), and the sleeve-like retaining section (20) is integrally formed on the bridge section (18) such that it surrounds the ball socket (16) at a radial distance. The plug-in coupling can thus perform three-dimensional compensating movements.