PCB Adapter with Spring-Loaded Connectors for Battery Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for powering populated circuit boards during testing and programming, such as inserting into a device housing or soldering wires, are time-consuming and potentially damaging, and there is a need for a more efficient and reliable method to connect a power supply to these boards.
Innovation Solution
A printed circuit board (PCB) adapter with spring-loaded connectors that can be removably attached to battery terminals of a populated circuit board, allowing for stable electrical connectivity to a power supply, using an extension with an opening to accommodate varying terminal form factors and mechanical stability through spring-loaded forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional methods such as inserting into device housing or soldering wires are used to power populated circuit boards, then power supply is achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and potentially damaging
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the connection process into two separate components: a PCB adapter that interfaces with the circuit board and a power supply unit. This segmentation allows the circuit board to remain undamaged while enabling quick connection and disconnection without soldering or forceful insertion.
Solution Approach 2:
The PCB adapter acts as an intermediary component between the power supply and the populated circuit board. It provides a safe interface that eliminates direct damaging contact methods while maintaining reliable power delivery and signal connectivity.
2Reliability
If spring-loaded connectors are used to provide stable electrical connectivity, then connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded connectors introduce a dynamic element that automatically adjusts to maintain optimal contact pressure. This dynamic mechanism ensures reliable electrical connectivity while accommodating variations in terminal positioning and form factor differences.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism allows the connector to change its physical parameters (position, contact force) automatically to maintain stable electrical connectivity. This parameter adjustment occurs dynamically as the connector engages with different terminal configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an extension with opening is used to accommodate varying terminal form factors, then adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The extension with opening is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate multiple terminal form factors and configurations. This single structure serves multiple functions by working with different battery terminal arrangements without requiring custom adapters for each variation.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded connectors within the extension dynamically adjust to accommodate variations in terminal positioning and form factor dimensions. This dynamic adaptation reduces the stringency of manufacturing precision requirements for the opening itself.
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
Enables efficient and reliable power supply to populated circuit boards during testing and programming, reducing damage risks and time consumption, while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to different terminal configurations.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded connectors that can be removably attached to battery terminals
Implementation Method 2
mechanical stability through spring-loaded forces
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AI summary
An adaptive printed circuit board (PCB) connector consists of an adapter. The adapter comprises a printed circuit board having connectors connectable to battery terminals of a battery terminal structure of a populated circuit board (POP) of a mobile device. The adapter can have an opening shaped or adapted to receive the battery terminal structure of the POP. Battery terminals can be spring loaded. Spring loaded battery terminals can provide connective stability between POP and adapter by pushing against edge inside of opening of the adapter.