Pull Strip Cable Module for Edge Connector Detachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable connectors are difficult to detach from electronic devices when placed near the edge, as the resilient latch is hard to press, making it challenging to release the connector without manual effort.
Innovation Solution
A pull strip cable module featuring a U-shaped spring latch and a pull strip, where the pull strip is fixed to the U-shaped spring latch and passes through a sliding opening, allowing for easy detachment by pulling the strip in the same direction as removal, facilitating the release of the connector from the electronic device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the connector is placed near the edge of the electronic device to improve heat dissipation, then the heat dissipation performance is improved, but the resilient latch becomes difficult to press with finger, making the connector difficult to detach
Solution Approach 1:
A pull strip is introduced as an intermediary tool to operate the resilient latch. The pull strip is connected to the resilient latch through a U-shaped spring structure, allowing the user to pull the connector for easy detachment without needing to press the resilient latch directly with fingers. This mediator solves the problem of difficult operation when the connector is placed near the edge for heat dissipation.
2Reliability
If a resilient latch is used to secure the connector, then the connector is prevented from being easily detached, but the connector becomes difficult to separate when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient latch is designed to be dynamically operable through the pull strip mechanism. The U-shaped spring structure allows the latch to maintain engagement under normal conditions but can be easily actuated by pulling the pull strip. This dynamic design enables the connector to be securely held when connected but easily detached when needed, resolving the contradiction between connection stability and ease of detachment.
3Ease of operation
If the connector is placed at the center position of the electronic device, then the resilient latch is easily accessible, but the heat dissipation performance deteriorates due to restricted airflow
Solution Approach 1:
The pull strip serves as an intermediary that transfers the user's pulling force to the resilient latch. This allows the connector to be placed at the edge position for optimal heat dissipation while maintaining ease of detachment through the pull strip mechanism, eliminating the need to place the connector at the center for latch accessibility.
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 convenient and quick detachment of the cable connector from the electronic device, improving usability and reducing the effort required to remove the connector, especially when space is limited near the edge of the device.
Implementation Method 1
The U-shaped spring latch includes a U-shaped elastic portion, a first end portion outwardly extending from one end of the U-shaped elastic portion
Data Source
AI summary
A pull strip cable module includes a connector, a U-shaped spring latch and a pull strip. The U-shaped spring latch includes a U-shaped elastic portion, a first end portion extending outwardly from one end of the U-shaped elastic portion and a second end portion extending outwardly from another end of the U-shaped elastic portion. In addition, a sliding opening is formed on the first end portion. The U-shaped spring latch is fixed on the connector, and one end of the pull strip is fixed to the second end portion of the U-shaped spring latch and the pull strip passes through the sliding opening of the first end portion of the U-shaped spring latch.