Sealed Wire Connector With Pierceable Port Membranes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wire connectors fail to effectively isolate the internal space from the exterior environment, regardless of the number of inserted wires, leading to potential exposure and reduced sealing efficacy.
Innovation Solution
A wire connector design comprising a first and second cover with insulating properties, a seal with elastic properties, and a cutting contact for electrical connection, where the seal closes the gap between the covers and ports to isolate the internal space from the exterior, regardless of wire insertion, using pierceable membranes or thin portions and sealing lips for effective sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wires are inserted into ports of the insulation displacement connector, then electrical connection is achieved, but the internal space is exposed to the exterior environment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs pierceable membranes as flexible thin films that can be penetrated by wires. These membranes are made of elastic material that allows wires to pass through while maintaining sealing capability. The membrane structure enables both wire insertion and environmental isolation functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The seal incorporates elastic material that can dynamically adapt its state. When wires are inserted, the elastic material deforms to accommodate the wires while maintaining continuous sealing contact with the cover and wire surfaces, ensuring the internal space remains isolated regardless of wire insertion status.
2Reliability
If the connector is designed to isolate internal space, then sealing effect is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple sealing functions into a single integrated seal component. This seal simultaneously performs gap sealing between cover parts, port sealing around inserted wires, and maintains structural support. The integration of these functions into one component reduces overall structural complexity while achieving comprehensive sealing.
Solution Approach 2:
The seal is designed as a multi-functional component that adapts to different conditions. It provides sealing whether wires are inserted or not, accommodates varying wire configurations, and maintains isolation of the internal space. This universal sealing capability eliminates the need for separate sealing mechanisms for different operational states.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a reliable sealing effect that isolates the internal space from the exterior, ensuring effective electrical connection and protection regardless of the number of wires inserted, enhancing the connector's sealing performance and durability.
Implementation Method 1
a seal configured to exhibit elasticity and be accommodated in the internal space, wherein in the assembled state, the seal closes a gap between the first cover and the second cover and the seal comprises pierceable membranes or thin portions for closing the ports
Implementation Method 2
the seal comprises pierceable membranes or thin portions for closing the ports... the pierceable membranes or thin portions are pierced by the insertion of the plurality of wires
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a wire connector including a first cover and a second cover that exhibit electrically insulating property. In the assembled state, the first cover and the second cover surround an internal space and define a plurality of ports through which the wire is inserted. Further, the wire connector also includes a seal accommodated in the internal space. In the assembled state, the seal closes the gap between the first cover and the second cover, and closes all ports whether there are wires passing through the ports or not, thus isolates the internal space from the exterior by the sealing of the seal. In this way, in an assembled state of the first cover and the second cover, the wire connector has a good sealing effect. Further provided is an operation method of the wire connector.