Pivoting Connector Holding Frame With Anti-Slip Stop
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding frames for connector modules face difficulties during assembly, particularly when multiple modules are being installed, as they tend to slip through the frame in the open state, leading to cumbersome and tedious assembly processes.
Innovation Solution
The holding frame is designed with articulated halves that pivot relative to each other, featuring defined opening widths and a stop mechanism on the lower edge to prevent modules from slipping, ensuring a secure fit and simplified assembly by engaging the plug-in module holding means with the holding frame connecting means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the holding frame is opened wide to facilitate insertion of connector modules, then the ease of operation is improved, but the connector modules may slip through the frame during assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing a stop on the lower edge of the holding frame that prevents connector modules from slipping through during the insertion process. The stop is positioned to engage with the connector modules before they can slip out of the frame, ensuring secure holding while maintaining ease of insertion.
2Ease of manufacture
If the holding frame uses a simple open structure for easy assembly, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the mechanical stability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by using a pivotable connection between the holding frame halves that allows the frame to transition between open and closed states. This dynamic structure enables easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining mechanical stability when closed, as the pivotable connection secures the frame halves in place during operation.
3Strength
If the holding frame uses a fixed structure for high mechanical stability, then the strength is improved, but the ease of operation for assembly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by using a pivotable connection between the holding frame halves that allows the frame to transition between open and closed states. This dynamic structure enables easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining mechanical stability when closed, as the pivotable connection secures the frame halves in place during operation.
4Ease of operation
If the holding frame uses a wide opening angle for easy module insertion, then the ease of operation is improved, but the precision of module positioning is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing a stop on the lower edge of the holding frame that prevents connector modules from slipping through during the insertion process. The stop is positioned to engage with the connector modules before they can slip out of the frame, ensuring secure holding while maintaining ease of insertion.
Data Source
Figure 1a~1b
Figure 2a~2b
Figure 3~4
AI summary
The invention relates to a holding frame (1) for holding plug connector modules (2), in particular for installation in plug connector housings or for screwing onto wall surfaces. According to the invention, in order to permit an improved manipulation and a secure mounting and assembly of the holding frame (1) comprising holding frame halves (4, 5), the holding frame (1) has a stop (A1, A2) in a plugged-in state for stopping the plug connector module (2) during insertion into the holding frame (1), wherein the stop (A1, A2) is designed in such a way that when a plug connector module (2) is stopped in the plugged-in state, holding frame holding means (11) and plug module holding means (9) engage in one another in the holding state.