Rotating Connector for Wireless Device Power and Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless communication devices require cables for power supply and data connection, which are prone to tangling and accidental disconnection due to their unsightly and complex configuration.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication device design featuring a rotation module with a jack connector and a communication module with a plug connector, where the rotation module includes latching teeth and a limiting element to securely connect and align power and data pins, reducing the likelihood of cable entanglement and disconnection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If cables are used for power supply and data connection, then electric power and data transmission can be achieved, but the cables become unsightly and easily tangle

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidcable management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines power supply and data transmission functions into a single integrated cable connection. The cable includes both power conductors and data conductors bundled together, allowing simultaneous power delivery and data communication through one unified interface rather than separate cables for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single cable serves multiple functions simultaneously - it provides both electrical power supply and bidirectional data communication between the host device and storage device. This multi-functional cable replaces what would traditionally require separate power and data connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If cables are used for power supply and data connection, then electric power and data transmission can be achieved, but the risk of accidental disconnecting is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidconnection security
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By combining power and data connections into a single integrated cable assembly, the patent reduces the number of separate connection points from two (power and data) to one unified connection. This single connection point eliminates the risk of one connection becoming loose while another remains secure, as both functions share the same physical interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple connections are used for power and data, then functional requirements are met, but the configuration becomes complex and unsightly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional capabilityVSAvoidconnection configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple connection functions (power supply, bidirectional data transmission) into a single integrated cable interface. The connector design incorporates both power pins and data pins in one unified connection point, eliminating the need for separate power and data cables.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single cable interface is designed to handle multiple functions simultaneously - it provides power delivery through dedicated conductors while also enabling bidirectional data communication through separate data conductors, all through one universal connection interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10826256B2Wireless communication device with reduced connections for power and data
Publication Date: 2020.11.03 NANNING FUGUI PRECISION IND CO LTD
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AI summary

A wireless communication device using a reduced cable set includes a power supply module, a rotation module, and a communication module. The rotation module includes jack connector with first power and data pins. The communication module is rotatably connected to the power supply module by the rotation module. The communication module includes a plug connector with second power and data pins. Each first power pin is connected to one second power pin to connect the power supply module and the communication module. Each first data pin is connected to one second data pin for transmitting data between the power supply module and the communication module.