Plug Structure With Elastic-Conductive Control Electrode
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional plug structures for electronic devices can only transmit power and signals, lacking the ability to control device operations, which necessitates additional costly control circuits.
Innovation Solution
A plug structure with an insulating body, signal electrode, elastic-conductive component, and electrodes that allow for the separation and reconnection of electrical contacts to enable control signals to be transmitted to a control unit, allowing the device to operate in various modes without additional switching elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional plug structure is used, then the basic power and signal transmission function is provided, but the control function to control the operation of the electronic apparatus cannot be provided
Solution Approach 1:
The plug structure is designed to perform multiple functions: power transmission through the first electrode and second electrode, signal transmission through the signal electrode, and control function through the elastic-conductive component that makes or breaks electrical connection with the first electrode based on insertion state, eliminating the need for separate control circuits
Solution Approach 2:
The control function is merged into the plug structure itself by using the elastic-conductive component as both a signal transmission element and a control switch. When the plug is inserted, the elastic-conductive component separates from the first electrode to activate control mode; when removed, it contacts the first electrode to activate power mode, combining control and power functions in one structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional control circuits are added to provide control function, then the control capability is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The plug structure integrates control capability into its basic components, allowing the same plug to provide both power transmission and control functions without requiring additional control circuits, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining full control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic-conductive component automatically performs the control function based on the physical insertion state of the plug. When inserted, it naturally separates from the first electrode to enable control mode; when removed, it naturally contacts the first electrode to enable power mode, eliminating the need for external control circuits and reducing cost
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
Enables the control of electronic device operations through signal transmission, reducing the need for additional control circuitry and lowering costs by using an elastic-conductive component to facilitate electrical connections and disconnections.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic-conductive component, disposed at the signal electrode and electrically connected with the signal electrode. The first electrode is disposed in the insulating body and initially contacts with the elastic-conductive component. When the plug structure is connected with the jack, the elastic-conductive component is separated with the first electrode
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AI summary
A plug structure is cooperated with a jack and includes an insulating body, a signal electrode, an elastic-conductive component, a first electrode and a second electrode. The signal electrode is disposed around the inner periphery of the insulating body. The elastic-conductive component is disposed at the signal electrode and electrically connected with the signal electrode. The first electrode is disposed in the insulating body and initially contacts with the elastic-conductive component. When the plug structure is connected with the jack, the elastic-conductive component is separated with the first electrode. The second electrode is disposed around the outer periphery of the insulating body. An electronic apparatus with the plug structure is also disclosed. The plug structure is capable of controlling the operation of the electronic apparatus, thereby reducing the cost for the control circuit.