Plug Connector Outer Conductor Plateaus for Lateral Tension Contact Hold
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional plug connectors with spring tongues are prone to expansion or bending when lateral tension is applied, leading to a loss of mechanical and electrical contact between the outer conductor parts.
Innovation Solution
A high-frequency plug connector design featuring a hollow cylinder outer conductor part with two opposing spines, each having an inwardly offset plateau, which absorbs transverse forces and prevents bending or damage by allowing oval-like deformations that are offset by 90 degrees, thereby maintaining contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If the hollow cylinder deforms under transverse forces, then the deformations are absorbed, but the contact between outer conductor parts may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The invention converts the harmful effect of transverse force-induced deformation into a beneficial feature. The plateaus are strategically positioned so that when lateral tension causes the hollow cylinder to deform into an oval, the deformation pattern causes the plateaus to press against the complementary outer conductor part, converting the harmful deformation into increased contact pressure and maintained electrical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The plateaus are pre-positioned at specific offsets from the inner wall to anticipate and counteract the direction of deformation caused by lateral tension. This preliminary positioning ensures that when deformation occurs, the plateaus are already in the optimal position to maintain contact rather than lose it.
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 design effectively absorbs transverse forces and prevents damage to contacts during installation and cable laying, ensuring a stable and secure connection by maintaining mechanical and electrical hold under tension.
Implementation Method 1
oval-like deformations of the hollow cylinder and of a complementary outer conductor part offset from each other at an angle of 90 degrees or approximately 90 degrees
Data Source
AI summary
Plug connectors include a housing made of electrically insulating material; an outer conductor part, which is arranged inside the housing and is formed in a portion as a hollow cylinder or is formed entirely as a hollow cylinder; an inner conductor part, which is arranged at least partially inside the outer conductor part; and an insulating part, which is arranged at least partially inside the outer conductor part and at least partially encloses the inner conductor part. The outer conductor part in the interior of the hollow cylinder has exactly two opposing spines, each of which has a plateau offset inwards with respect to an inner wall of the hollow cylinder.