Pluggable Connector Terminator for CAN Bus Signal Reflection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors, particularly those used in CAN bus communication systems, require dedicated termination connectors that are application-specific, leading to increased manufacturing costs, complexity, and difficulty in assembly due to additional wiring and parts.
Innovation Solution
A terminator assembly comprising a housing with legs, terminals, and a connection component that allows direct pluggable insertion into a connector, eliminating the need for separate termination connectors and additional wiring, with a latching mechanism for secure attachment and sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated termination connector is used for each application, then the termination function is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases and flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with dual functionality: it can serve as both a communication connector and a termination connector. The same connector housing and contacts are used for both signal transmission and signal termination, eliminating the need for separate dedicated termination connectors for different applications.
2Reliability
If a dedicated termination connector is used for each application, then the termination function is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the communication connector and termination connector into a single integrated component. The connector housing, contacts, and internal structure are designed to perform both communication and termination functions simultaneously, reducing the total number of parts and manufacturing steps.
3Reliability
If separate wiring is used to connect the communication connector with the termination connector, then the termination function is achieved, but the assembly complexity and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The communication connector and termination connector are merged into a single integrated component, eliminating the need for separate wiring to connect them. The internal structure provides direct electrical pathways that serve both communication and termination purposes, simplifying the overall assembly.
4Reliability
If separate wiring and parts are used for termination, then the termination function is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the communication connector and termination connector into a single integrated component, eliminating the need for separate wiring and additional parts. This integration reduces the total bill of materials and simplifies the manufacturing process.
Data Source
AI summary
A terminator includes a terminator housing having a body and a pair of legs extending from the body, a pair of terminals each having a connection end and a termination end opposite the connection end, and a connection component positioned within the body and electrically connecting the termination ends of the terminals. Each of the terminals is positioned in one of the legs with the connection end protruding from the one of the legs. Each of the legs has a retention shoulder by which the terminator is latched.