Perpendicular Electrical Coupling for Compact Camera Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The connection of a cable to the camera head in modular camera devices often adds installation space challenges, particularly in cable extension directions, and existing solutions do not effectively address signal transfer quality and compact installation requirements.
Innovation Solution
An electrical coupling system with dot-shaped and elongated connectors arranged in two perpendicular connection positions, ensuring secure contact and preventing short-circuiting, while allowing for flexible installation orientations and sealing to prevent water and dirt intrusion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cable is connected to the camera head in a conventional single-position manner, then the electrical connection is simple, but the installation space requirement increases due to limited cable routing flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by providing two connection positions arranged perpendicular to each other on the camera head. This allows the cable to be connected in different spatial orientations (first connection position or second connection position), transforming a single-dimension connection into a multi-dimensional solution. The perpendicular arrangement enables flexible cable routing in different directions, reducing the space required for cable extension while maintaining connection simplicity.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple connection positions are provided for cable flexibility, then installation space is reduced, but the connector arrangement complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetry in the connector design where dot-shaped connectors are used on one coupling part and elongated connectors on the other coupling part. This asymmetric design ensures proper alignment and contact between connectors at both perpendicular connection positions without requiring complex connector arrangements. The shape differentiation simplifies the mating process and reduces the overall device complexity while enabling flexible multi-position connection.
3Reliability
If dot-shaped and elongated connectors are used for reliable contact, then signal transfer quality is maintained, but the risk of short-circuiting between adjacent connectors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an insulating structure as an intermediary element that is arranged to extend between adjacent connectors. This insulating structure acts as a mediator that prevents electrical contact between adjacent dot-shaped connectors or elongated connectors, thereby eliminating the short-circuiting risk while maintaining reliable signal transfer quality through the designated connector pairs.
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AI summary
An electrical coupling transfers electrical signals between a camera head and a cable and comprises a first part associated with the camera head and a second part associated with the cable and connectable to the first part. The coupling establishes contact between connectors of the first and second parts. The first part comprises a first connection position for reception of the second part, and a second connection position for reception of the second part. The connectors of the first and second parts comprise dot shaped connectors and elongated connectors. One of the first and second parts comprise the dot shaped connectors, and the other one comprises the elongated connectors. Each dot shaped connector is associated with one of the elongated connectors, and the connectors are arranged such that each dot shaped connector connects with an associated elongated connector in both the first connection position and the second connection position.