RF Component Protrusion and Elastic Structure Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity and number of RF components in 5G communication systems pose challenges in achieving efficient electrical connections with sufficient assembling tolerance and cost-effectiveness, as existing connection methods like blind mating connectors and pin-socket structures are limited in reducing tolerance accumulation and cost.
Innovation Solution
A connection structure featuring a first RF component with an opening section and protrusion, an elastic structure, and a printed circuit board (PCB), where the elastic structure is disposed on the PCB and the protrusion of the RF component comes into contact with it, forming an electrical connection that allows for a wide processing and assembling tolerance while maintaining connection performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If blind mating connectors or pin-socket structures are used for RF component connections, then electrical connection is achieved, but assembling tolerance is limited and tolerance accumulation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the geometric parameters of the connection structure by replacing traditional pin-socket or blind mating connectors with a protrusion-insert design where the protrusion has specific dimensional parameters (length, diameter, position) that are optimized to accommodate larger assembling tolerances while maintaining reliable electrical connection
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structure is segmented into distinct protrusion and insert components, allowing independent manufacturing and assembly. The protrusion is formed as a separate feature on the RF component that interfaces with a corresponding insert structure, enabling modular assembly with relaxed tolerance requirements
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional connection methods are used, then electrical connection is established, but cost-effectiveness deteriorates due to limited tolerance and increased complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The protrusion structure is designed to self-align and self-locate during assembly, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures or specialized assembly equipment. The geometric features of the protrusion and insert automatically guide proper positioning, reducing assembly cost and improving reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The protrusion-insert connection structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support, establishes electrical connection, enables alignment, and accommodates tolerance variations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and procedures, improving cost-effectiveness
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
This solution minimizes tolerance and processing variations, ensuring a stable and efficient electrical connection between RF components, enhancing the electrical/mechanical/price competitiveness of communication equipment by allowing for greater flexibility and reliability in assembly.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic structure; the protrusion of the first RF component comes in contact with the elastic structure, thereby forming an electrical connection
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure relates to connection structure for radio frequency components and electronic device including same According to various embodiments, a connection assembly for radio frequency (RF) components may include: a first RF component including an opening section and a protrusion formed in the opening section; an elastic structure; a printed circuit board (PCB); and a second RF component connected to the PCB. The elastic structure may be disposed on a first surface of the PCB, a first surface of the first RF component including the opening section may be coupled to the first surface of the PCB, and the protrusion of the first RF component may come in contact with the elastic structure, thereby forming an electrical connection between the first RF component.