Shielded Terminal Assembly for Simpler High-Speed Connector Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional high speed connectors have a complex assembly process due to an excessive number of parts, leading to low assembling efficiency and unstable quality, making automated manufacturing difficult.
Innovation Solution
A terminal assembly design comprising a first and second terminal component, metal shielding plates, and a metal housing, where the shielding plates are connected to the housing through soldering, simplifying the assembly process and enabling automated manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional high speed connector configuration includes main metal housing, differential signal terminals, and metal shell with complex assembly, then signal radiation blocking is achieved, but the number of parts becomes excessive and assembling process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the metal shell and differential signal terminals into an integrated structure where the metal shell serves as both the housing and the shielding element, eliminating the need for separate shielding components. The terminal assembly integrates multiple functions into unified structures that reduce part count while maintaining radiation blocking capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The metal shell is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural housing, signal radiation shielding, and mechanical support for terminals. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated shielding components, reducing overall device complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional high speed connector includes excessive number of parts, then signal shielding is achieved, but assembling efficiency is greatly reduced and automated manufacturing becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the shielding function into the existing metal housing structure and terminal assemblies, the patent reduces the number of discrete components that need to be assembled. This integration enables more straightforward assembly processes that are better suited for automated manufacturing while maintaining effective signal radiation blocking.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional high speed connector includes excessive number of parts, then signal shielding is achieved, but assembling quality becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of shielding functions into unified terminal assemblies and metal housing structures reduces the number of interfaces and connection points between components. This minimizes potential sources of assembly variation and quality instability while maintaining effective signal radiation blocking through the integrated structures.
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 simplified assembly process enhances efficiency and quality, allowing for automated manufacturing and stable electrical connections.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one of the metal shielding plates is connected to the metal housing
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AI summary
A terminal assembly (1) and connector, the terminal assembly (1) comprises a first terminal component (2), a second terminal component (3), at least one metal shielding plate (4), and a metal housing (5). The first terminal component (2) comprises a plurality of first signal terminals (21) embedded in the first insulating body (22). The second terminal component (3) comprises a second insulating body (32) and a plurality of second signal terminals (31) embedded in the second insulating body (32). The second terminal component (3) is disposed opposite to the first terminal component (2). The at least one metal shielding plate (4) connects with the first terminal component (2) and the second terminal component (3). The metal shielding plate (5) is disposed between the two adjacent first signal terminals (21) and the two adjacent second signal terminals (31). The metal housing (5) covers the first terminal component (2), the second terminal component (3) and at least one metal shielding plate (4). The at least one metal shielding plate (4) connects with the metal housing (5).