RJ Connector Wiring Block for Tool-Free Multi-Core Cable Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing RJ connector devices require manual pressing of individual wires into IDCs, making the wiring process cumbersome and time-consuming for multi-wire data cables.
Innovation Solution
A simplified RJ connector device with a wiring block featuring deformable receiving elements and a strain relief unit that securely accommodates data cables, allowing for easy insertion and reliable contact without the need for manual pressing, using a combination of elastic and rigid receiving parts and a pivotable wiring cover for tool-free assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual pressing of individual wires into IDCs is used, then reliable electrical contact is achieved, but the wiring process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple wire termination functions into a single integrated wiring block structure. The wiring block simultaneously accommodates multiple wires and provides contact pressure through its design, eliminating the need for individual manual pressing operations while maintaining reliable electrical contact across all wire positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The wiring block is designed to automatically provide contact pressure and secure wire positioning through its inherent structural features. The deformable receiving elements and overall block design enable the system to self-terminate multiple wires without requiring external manual pressing tools or operations for each individual wire.
2Manufacturing precision
If individual manual wire pressing is required, then precise wire positioning is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring block serves multiple functions simultaneously: it accommodates multiple wires, provides positioning structures for precise wire placement, and delivers contact pressure through its design. This multi-functional integration reduces the need for separate components and manual operations, simplifying the overall device while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The wiring block incorporates multiple deformable receiving elements that are distributed across its structure, with each element responsible for a specific wire position. This segmentation allows independent wire termination at each position while the overall block provides structural support and contact pressure, achieving precise positioning without complex individual mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If deformable receiving elements are used to simplify wiring, then ease of operation improves, but manufacturing precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving elements are designed to be deformable, allowing them to adapt to wire insertion and provide contact pressure dynamically. This dynamic characteristic simplifies the wiring operation by eliminating the need for precise manual pressing, while the controlled deformability ensures consistent contact force and positioning precision is maintained through the element's elastic recovery.
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
The solution enables a user-friendly, time-saving, and reliable wiring process by securely holding and contacting all cores of a multi-wire data cable, ensuring precise and consistent connections while providing effective interference shielding.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one receiving element has at least one first receiving part which is designed to be at least partially elastic and/or plastically deformable
Implementation Method 2
the at least one receiving element has at least one first receiving part which is designed to be at least partially elastic and/or plastically deformable
Implementation Method 3
a holding force between the at least one wire and the at least one receiving area being preferably exerted by a geometric engagement of the components into each other and/or a frictional force is transmitted between the components
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AI summary
A connector device (10), in particular an RJ connector device, is proposed with at least one wiring block (12) which is provided for receiving at least one multi-core data cable (14) and which has at least one receiving area (16) for receiving at least one core (18) of the at least one data cable (14), wherein the at least one wiring block (12) has at least one guide wire receiving element (28) which is provided for receiving a guide wire of the data cable (14).