Patch Cord Connector Pushbutton Resilient Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing patch cord connectors are structurally complex and costly to manufacture, and they are inconvenient to use as they require tools to unplug the patch cord after assembly.
Innovation Solution
A pushbutton-equipped patch cord connecting metal terminal with an arc-shaped resilient portion and a pushbutton, and a pushbutton-equipped patch cord connector with a housing seat, allowing for easy plugging and unplugging by using a resilient arm and pushbutton mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex connector structure is used, then the connection reliability is improved, but the manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional components: a resilient arm for contact establishment, a pushbutton for operation, and a housing seat for structural support. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall structure and reducing manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient arm automatically establishes and maintains electrical contact with the patch cord without requiring additional fastening mechanisms. The spring-loaded design provides self-adjusting contact pressure, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms and reducing structural complexity.
2Reliability
If a complex connector structure is used, then the connection reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pushbutton mechanism transforms the static connector into a dynamic system that can easily transition between connected and disconnected states. Pressing the pushbutton releases the resilient arm's clamping force, allowing the patch cord to be removed without tools, significantly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient arm automatically maintains contact pressure and can be easily released by the pushbutton operation, providing self-adjusting functionality that simplifies user interaction and improves operational convenience.
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple connector structure is used, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pushbutton mechanism adds minimal structural complexity while enabling easy tool-free operation. The simple actuation design allows users to release the connector with a single push, significantly improving ease of operation without substantially increasing manufacturing cost.
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 simplifies the structure and operation of patch cord connectors, enabling easy and reliable connection and disconnection of patch cords without tools, enhancing user convenience and reducing manufacturing costs.
Implementation Method 1
the arc-shaped resilient portion deforms, thereby further ensuring reliable electrical connection between the resilient arm and the patch cord
Data Source
AI summary
A pushbutton-equipped patch cord connecting metal terminal is disclosed. The metal terminal has a base on which weld legs are formed. The base has its front part bent backward to form an arc-shaped resilient portion. The arc-shaped resilient portion has its tail end extending backward to form a tilted resilient arm that points the upper rear of the metal terminal. A pushbutton is formed at a lateral of the resilient arm. Also provided is a patch cord connector is composed of the metal terminal and a housing seat. The metal terminal and the connector are structurally simple and easy to use, while ensuring good electrical connection to a patch cord as well as convenient repeated plugging and unplugging of the patch cord.