RJ Plug Clip and Latch Substitution Device for Broken Tab Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for RJ plugs are inadequate in replacing or reinforcing broken clips/latches, often increasing bulkiness and failing to adapt for both functions simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A clip and latch substitution device with a securing base, resilient clip, and latch that attaches to the rear of a modular male RJ plug, featuring a normally downward angled clip and a latch that extends to lodge between the broken clip section and the plug's surface, allowing for both replacement and reinforcement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing solutions use a sleeve to cover the tab, then the tab is protected from breaking off, but the bulkiness of the plug increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the protective function from a separate covering sleeve and integrates it into a replacement tab that directly substitutes the original broken tab. The replacement tab includes a mounting structure that attaches to the plug body and a visible portion that performs the latching function, eliminating the need for additional protective coverings.
Solution Approach 2:
The replacement tab combines multiple functions into a single component: it serves as both the protective covering and the functional latching element. The mounting structure integrates with the plug body while the visible portion performs the original tab's latching function, merging protection and functionality in one piece.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If existing solutions use a mechanism to cover over the tab, then the tab is protected from snagging, but the plug becomes bulkier
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the need for separate protective mechanisms by designing a replacement tab with an integrated mounting structure that inherently protects against snagging. The tab's construction includes a mounting portion that secures to the plug body and a visible portion that is designed to be resistant to snagging without requiring additional protective layers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing solutions try to exactly match the original tab dimensions, then direct replacement is possible, but adaptability for both replacement and reinforcement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The replacement tab is designed with universal applicability through its two main components: a mounting structure that can attach to various plug body types and a visible portion that can function as either a complete replacement or an reinforcement element. The design allows it to serve multiple purposes - replacing broken tabs entirely or reinforcing existing weak tabs - without requiring different designs for different applications.
4Ease of operation
If the tab is made weaker to allow easier release, then operation is simpler, but the tab breaks more easily due to wear and use
Solution Approach 1:
The replacement tab is segmented into two distinct portions: a mounting structure with greater strength that attaches to the plug body, and a visible portion with appropriate flexibility that performs the latching function. This segmentation allows the mounting portion to provide structural support and durability while the visible portion maintains the necessary flexibility for easy release operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the replacement tab have different mechanical properties tailored to their specific functions. The mounting structure is designed with higher strength and rigidity to provide secure attachment and resist breaking, while the visible portion is designed with appropriate flexibility to allow easy release operation. This local differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction between durability and ease of operation.
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AI summary
A clip and latch device including: a mount including a securing base defining a plane, a rear end and a front end, a clip base mounted at the rear end of the securing base, a clip having a normally downward angle from the clip base towards the front end of the securing base, and a latch which terminates at the clip and normally extending so that the latch reaches to at least the plane of the securing base. The clip and latch device can be used for modular male plug, for example a male RJ plug, which may be with or without a broken tab or latch.