Rotatable Electrical Connector Cover for Signal Integrity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connectors restrict the angle at which transmission lines can be inserted, leading to excessive bending and reduced signal transmission efficiency due to interference from scattered electromagnetic waves.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connector design featuring a body with a positioning component and a movable cover that allows for adjustable insertion angles, preventing excessive bending of transmission lines and maintaining signal integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If transmission lines are inserted at a fixed angle in conventional electrical connectors, then the connector structure is simple, but the transmission line must be excessively bent in restricted installation environments, causing reduced signal transmission efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The movable cover is designed to rotate relative to the positioning component, allowing the transmission line insertion angle to be dynamically adjusted. The cover can be positioned at multiple angles (e.g., 0 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees) to accommodate different installation requirements, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to various scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is divided into distinct functional components: a fixed positioning component with ribs and a separate movable cover. This segmentation allows the cover to independently rotate and adjust the insertion angle while the positioning component maintains structural stability, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If the transmission line is bent to fit restricted installation spaces, then the installation flexibility is improved, but the radius of curvature decreases, causing scattered electromagnetic waves and interference between twisted pairs
Solution Approach 1:
By allowing the cover to rotate to different angles, the system provides installation flexibility without requiring the transmission line to be bent. The angular adjustment capability enables the line to maintain a larger radius of curvature, preventing excessive bending and the associated electromagnetic interference.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the transmission line is excessively bent, then the installation adaptability is improved, but the signal transmission efficiency decreases due to interference from scattered electromagnetic waves
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable cover provides multiple fixed angular positions that allow adaptation to different installation environments without requiring the transmission line to be bent. By maintaining the line's natural routing at various angles, the design preserves signal transmission efficiency while achieving environmental adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector includes a body, a positioning component, and a movable cover. The body has a first end and a second end facing away therefrom. The first end has a first socket where an electrical plug is connected. The second end has a second socket where a transmission line is connected. The transmission line is arranged extending in a first direction. The positioning component is disposed at the second end. The lateral sides of the positioning component each include a first rib and a second rib. The first ribs and the second ribs extend along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The movable cover is disposed on a side of the positioning component away from the body. The movable cover is rotatable relative to the positioning component.