Sealed Electrical Connector Cover With Through-Cover Front Gasket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors lack effective sealing mechanisms that maintain structural integrity while ensuring water-proofing, particularly at the front portion of the insulative outer cover.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connector design featuring a sealing member with an integral part extending through the front portion of the insulative outer cover, reinforced by molded ribs, and a metallic shielding shell enclosing the contact module, along with a rear sealing member for enhanced water-proofing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sealing member is mounted to the front portion of the insulative outer cover, then water-proofing capability is improved, but structural integrity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing member is divided into multiple functional parts: a main body portion mounted on the outer cover and an integral part extending through the front portion. This segmentation allows the sealing function to be distributed, with the main body providing the seal and the integral part providing structural reinforcement, thus maintaining both water-proofing and structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing member integrates sealing and structural reinforcement functions into a single component. The integral part of the sealing member combines with the outer cover structure to provide both sealing and strengthening effects, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement elements and maintaining structural integrity while ensuring water-proofing
2Strength
If an integral part extends through the front portion of the insulative outer cover, then structural strength is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing member is designed as an integrated component where the main body and the extending integral part form a single unified structure. This merging of functions reduces the total number of separate parts needed, simplifying the overall device structure while providing both sealing and structural reinforcement in one element
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides water-proofing through its sealing contact with the outer cover, structural reinforcement through the integral part extending through the front portion, and potential positioning or alignment functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, simplifying the overall device complexity
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AI summary
An electrical connector includes: a contact module including an insulative housing and plural contacts; an insulative outer cover enclosing the contact module; and a sealing member mounted to a front portion of the insulative outer cover, wherein the sealing member has an integral part extending through the front portion of the insulative outer cover.