Plug Connector Mating Ring Structure for Stable Vehicle Data Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturing process for plug connectors with folded structures is complex and difficult due to their intricate design, which complicates the production and stability of data transmission connections within vehicles, especially for high-speed data transmission requirements.
Innovation Solution
A plug connector design featuring a tubular mating ring portion without a folded structure, integrated with extension portions and elastic pieces that are bent and arranged to provide stable contact with a receptacle connector, reducing manufacturing complexity and enhancing stability through a configuration of at most four elastic pieces on each side, along with a buckling portion for secure assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a folded structure is used in the mating ring portion to protect elastic pieces, then the elastic pieces are protected, but the manufacturing process becomes complex and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the protective function from the folded structure and implements it through a different mechanism. The extension portion is designed to extend from the mating ring portion and provide protection to the elastic pieces without requiring the mating ring portion itself to be folded. This separates the protective function from the complex folded structure, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the structure into distinct functional segments: the mating ring portion for connection, the extension portion for protection and structural support, and the elastic pieces for electrical contact. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the extension portion providing protection without requiring the entire mating ring portion to be folded, thereby simplifying manufacturing.
2Reliability
If a folded structure is used in the mating ring portion, then elastic pieces are protected, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective function is extracted from the folded structure and assigned to the extension portion. The mating ring portion remains simple and non-folded, while the extension portion provides the necessary protection for elastic pieces. This extraction reduces device complexity while maintaining the protective function.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented into functional components where the extension portion specifically handles protection of elastic pieces, while the mating ring portion handles connection. This segmentation eliminates the need for a folded mating ring portion, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining protection.
3Reliability
If multiple elastic pieces are used to ensure stable contact, then contact stability improves, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the elastic pieces with the extension portion to form an integrated structure. The elastic pieces are positioned and supported by the extension portion, which simplifies manufacturing by reducing the number of separate components that need to be assembled. This merging maintains contact stability through multiple elastic pieces while reducing manufacturing complexity through integration.
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 simplified design reduces manufacturing difficulties and ensures stable data transmission connections by eliminating the need for folded structures, allowing for reliable contact with receptacle connectors and improved assembly stability, meeting high-speed data transmission needs within vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
at least one elastic piece is bent at an end portion of the at least one extension portion and arranged at a side portion of the at least one extension portion
Data Source
AI summary
A plug connector includes an outer member and an insulated member. The outer member has a receiving groove. One of two ends of the outer member has a mating side, and the other end of the outer member has an assembling side. The outer member includes a mating ring portion, one or more extension portions, and one or more elastic pieces. The mating ring portion is at the mating side. The extension portion, the elastic piece, and the mating ring portion are integrally formed as a one-piece structure. The extension portion extends toward the assembling side from a side end of one side of the mating ring portion, and the elastic piece is bent at an end portion of the extension portion and arranged at a side portion of the extension portion. The insulated member is in the receiving groove.