PCB Connection Structure With Offset Connectors for Board Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in efficiently connecting multiple printed circuit boards with varying designs and component arrangements, leading to increased production costs and reduced compatibility of electronic components across different devices.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves an electronic device with a connection structure that includes a first and second printed circuit board, a connection member, and an intermediate member with connectors separated in a specific direction, allowing for flexible connection and reduced step differences, enabling the use of the same electronic components across various devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple printed circuit boards with different designs and component arrangements are used, then device functionality and design flexibility are improved, but manufacturing cost increases and component compatibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a standardized connection structure that can be universally applied across different printed circuit board designs. The connection member with separated connectors and intermediate member with electrically connected connectors creates a common interface standard that works with various board configurations, enabling the same electronic components to be used across different devices while maintaining design flexibility
2Volume of moving object
If connectors are placed close together on the intermediate member, then device size is reduced, but connection reliability and durability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is segmented into separate components: connectors on the first printed circuit board, separated connectors on the intermediate member, and connectors on the second printed circuit board. This segmentation allows for optimized spacing and positioning of each connector, improving connection reliability and durability while maintaining compact overall device dimensions
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a first printed circuit board; a second printed circuit board spaced apart from the first printed circuit board; a connection member electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, the connection member including a first connection part connected to the first printed circuit board and a second connection part connected to the second printed circuit board; and a first intermediate member including: a first connector provided on a first surface of the first intermediate member facing the first printed circuit board and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board; and a second connector provided on a second surface of the first intermediate member opposite to the first surface and electrically connected to the connection member and the first connector, wherein the first connector and the second connector are separated from each other in a first direction.