Segmented Electrical Connector Structure for Lower Pin Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors face issues with reduced strength when pin force is lowered, and non-uniform current paths formation during inspection, affecting the reliability of testing processes.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector design includes a first and second contact part connected by an elastic deformation part with divided parts and slits, featuring inclined surfaces with conductive lubricating layers, allowing for controlled displacement and uniform current path formation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If the width of the elastic pieces is reduced to lower the pin force, then the pin force is reduced, but the strength of the elastic part is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic part is divided into multiple divided parts (first divided part, second divided part, third divided part) arranged in the width direction. Each divided part contains multiple elastic pieces, creating a segmented structure that distributes mechanical stress and maintains overall strength while allowing individual pieces to be narrower for reduced pin force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional arrangement of elastic pieces to a three-dimensional segmented structure where divided parts are arranged in the width direction and elastic pieces are arranged within each divided part. This multi-dimensional arrangement allows for reduced pin force while maintaining strength through spatial distribution.
2Ease of operation
If an inclined surface is added to allow additional overdrive, then additional overdrive is possible, but uniform control of compression degree becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic part is segmented into multiple divided parts, each with controlled elastic properties. This segmentation allows the compression force to be distributed uniformly across multiple independent units, ensuring consistent compression degree even with the addition of inclined surfaces for overdrive capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent carefully controls the thickness, width, and material properties of each divided part and elastic piece to standardize the elastic characteristics. By adjusting these parameters, the patent achieves uniform compression across all divided parts while still allowing additional overdrive through the inclined surface mechanism.
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 design reduces pin force while maintaining strength and ensures uniform current paths across multiple connectors, enhancing testing reliability and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic deformation part connecting the first contact part and the second contact part; wherein the first contact part and the second contact part are relatively displaceable along a length direction
Implementation Method 2
the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are provided with a conductive lubricating material layer
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention comprises a first contact part; a second contact part; and an elastic deformation part connecting the first contact part and the second contact part, wherein the first contact part and the second contact part are relatively displaceable along a length direction, the elastic deformation part has a shape folded in a width direction, and the elastic deformation part includes a plurality of divided parts, thereby providing an electrical connector that can reduce pin force while maintaining the strength of the elastic part. Additionally, the present invention provides an electrical connector that improves the reliability of inspection by ensuring that numerous electrical connectors provided in an inspection device can form and maintain the same current path when they are pressed and deformed.