Movable Connection Terminal for Sidewise Electrical Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional C-clip-shaped connection terminal devices are limited to vertical movement, preventing electrical connections between electronic parts in the sidewise direction, which restricts the layout and design of electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A connection terminal device with a movable forward and backward mechanism, featuring a connection terminal body, a front unit, a rear unit, and supports that allow the connection terminal to move forward and backward by elastic force, enabling electrical connections between side surfaces of electronic parts while being securely anchored to a board.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the connection terminal is configured to move only upward and downward in a conventional C-clip shape, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot electrically connect side surfaces of electronic parts, restricting layout freedom
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal is extended from the base plate along the longitudinal direction (first direction) in addition to the vertical direction, enabling movement in multiple dimensions. This allows the connection terminal to reach side surfaces of electronic parts while maintaining a structured configuration that does not excessively increase complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connection terminal is extended to enable sidewise connections, then layout freedom is improved, but the structure becomes more complex and difficult to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal device is divided into distinct components: a base plate and a connection terminal that is extended from it. This segmentation allows each part to be manufactured separately and then assembled, simplifying the manufacturing process while achieving the desired multi-directional connection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection terminal is designed to perform multiple functions: it can connect vertical surfaces and side surfaces of electronic parts. By making the connection terminal extend in the longitudinal direction from the base plate, a single component achieves multiple connection orientations, reducing the need for separate components for different connection directions.
3Reliability
If the connection terminal has a free end not restrained by the base plate, then the structure is simple, but excessive movement causes deformation and connection failures
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal is designed to be movable relative to the base plate along the longitudinal direction, allowing dynamic adjustment to accommodate connection needs while maintaining stability. The extended structure provides both movement capability and positional stability when connected.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables free layout and design of electronic parts by allowing sidewise electrical connections, reducing deformation and connection failures, and ensuring stable connections even under abnormal forces.
Implementation Method 1
the connection terminal device may appropriately distribute deformation load through elastic deformation of the elastic part
Implementation Method 2
a connection terminal curvedly connected to the connection terminal device body, for electrically connecting to an external object by moving forward and backward by elastic force
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AI summary
A connection terminal device and an electronic device having the same are provided. The connection terminal device includes a connection terminal device body, and a connection terminal connected to the connection terminal device body. The connection terminal device also has a front unit disposed on a front surface of the connection terminal device body, a rear unit disposed on a rear surface of the connection terminal device body, and a support disposed on the rear surface of the connection terminal device body. When force is applied to the connection terminal, supporting force is transferred to the rear unit of the connection terminal device body.