Probe-Type Connector Flexible Arm High-Frequency Signal Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing probe-type connectors suffer from signal decay during high-frequency signal transmission due to a longer transmission path and excessive components, making them unsuitable for high-frequency applications.
Innovation Solution
A probe-type connector design featuring a flexible connecting arm that directly connects the probe terminal to a connecting plate, reducing the number of components in the transmission path and preventing signal attenuation, while allowing for easy assembly by omitting traditional connecting terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional connecting terminals are used in the transmission path, then the connector can be assembled with individual components, but the transmission path becomes longer and causes signal decay during high-frequency signal transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the traditional connecting terminals from the transmission path, extracting only the essential components (probe and connecting plate) needed for signal transmission. This reduces the number of components and shortens the transmission path, eliminating signal decay while maintaining assembly functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the probe terminal and connecting plate into a more integrated structure where the flexible connecting arm directly bridges the connection. This consolidation eliminates intermediate connecting terminals, reducing component count and improving signal transmission quality for high-frequency applications.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional connecting terminals are installed one by one, then the connector can be assembled, but the assembly process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connector into distinct functional modules (insulating body, probe set, connecting plate) that can be manufactured separately and then quickly assembled. The probe set is received as a complete unit in the insulating body, and the connecting plate is plugged in as a single component, dramatically reducing assembly time compared to installing individual connecting terminals.
Solution Approach 2:
The probe set is pre-assembled with its insulating part and elastic component before being received in the insulating body. This preliminary assembly allows the probe set to be installed as a complete functional unit, reducing the number of assembly steps and time required compared to installing individual connecting terminals one by one.
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 effective transmission of high-frequency signals and electrical energy with reduced signal loss and simplified assembly, as the flexible connecting arm ensures direct electrical connection to the connecting plate, addressing the limitations of traditional connectors.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic part enables the insulating part and the probe terminal to reciprocate in the receiving space
Implementation Method 2
The flexible connecting arm of the probe terminal is electrically connected to the connecting portion
Data Source
AI summary
A probe-type connector includes an insulating body having a receiving space and a plugging slot which both communicate with each other, a probe set received in the receiving space and including a probe terminal, an insulating part, and an elastic part, and a connecting plate plugged into the insulating body corresponding to the plugging slot and having a connecting portion. The probe terminal has a connecting segment, and a flexible connecting arm extending from the connecting segment toward the plugging slot. The insulating part is connected between the connecting segment and the elastic part that enables the insulating part and the probe terminal to reciprocate in the receiving space. The flexible connecting arm is electrically connected to the connecting portion. Therefore, the probe terminal can transmit electrical signals directly to the connecting plate, which can be applied to the transmission of high-frequency signals or electrical energy.