RJ45 Connector Adapter for One-Pull Quick Disconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing RJ45 plug and socket connectors require manual pressing of an elastic locking structure for unlocking, making quick disconnection difficult and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An adapter with a pressing structure and a pull stop structure is used to hold the elastic locking mechanism in an unlocking position, allowing for easy disconnection by preventing the plug connector from being pulled out, enabling quick and efficient disconnection with a single directional force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the elastic locking structure is used to lock the plug connector to the socket connector, then the connection reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because manual pressing is required for unlocking
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter pre-presses the elastic locking structure to the unlocked position before the user needs to disconnect. The pressing structure is pre-configured to apply force to the elastic locking structure, maintaining it in the unlocked position without requiring user action at the moment of disconnection.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary device between the user and the locking mechanism. Instead of the user directly pressing the elastic locking structure, the adapter's pressing structure serves as a mediator that applies the necessary force to maintain the unlocked position, simplifying the user's interaction.
2Reliability
If the elastic locking structure must be pressed to unlock, then the locking reliability is improved, but the loss of time increases due to the additional manual operation required
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter performs the unlocking action in advance by pre-pressing the elastic locking structure. This preliminary action eliminates the time-consuming manual pressing operation that would otherwise be required at the moment of disconnection, reducing the loss of time while maintaining locking reliability through the adapter's design.
3Ease of operation
If the plug connector can be freely pulled out, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates because the connector may be accidentally disconnected
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter's pull stop structure serves as an intermediary safety mechanism. It physically blocks the plug connector from being pulled out accidentally, while still allowing intentional removal when needed. This mediator structure provides both protection against accidental disconnection and maintains ease of operation for legitimate removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The pull stop structure provides preliminary anti-action by preventing the plug connector from moving in the removal direction until the user intentionally overcomes this prevention. This creates a safety barrier against accidental disconnection while allowing controlled removal when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates quick and efficient disconnection of RJ45 plug and socket connectors by maintaining the elastic locking structure in an unlocking position, allowing for easy removal without manual pressing, enhancing operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic locking structure for locking to a socket connector. The elastic locking structure movable between a locking position engaged with the socket connector, and an unlocking position separated from the socket connector
Implementation Method 2
the pull stop structure abuts the elastic locking structure for preventing the plug connector from being pulled out of the adapter
Data Source
AI summary
A plug connector assembly comprises a plug connector having an elastic locking structure for locking to a socket connector. The elastic locking structure is movable between a locking position engaged with the socket connector, and an unlocking position separated from the socket connector. An adapter of the assembly includes a pressing structure and a pull stop structure. The plug connector is received within the adapter for mating with the socket connector slidably inserted into the adapter. When the plug connector is received within the adapter, the pressing structure presses and holds the elastic locking structure in the unlocking position, and the pull stop structure abuts the elastic locking structure for preventing the plug connector from being pulled out of the adapter.