Sliding Elastic Sheet Connector for Stable Grounding in Tight Spaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing busbar clip connectors in servers face issues with contact elastic sheets loosening due to repeated plugging and unplugging, leading to grounding failures and increased volume, which reduces space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A connector design featuring a base with extending and guiding bumps, a sliding elastic sheet with engaging portions, and a through bump, allowing the sheet to securely engage without additional locking parts, ensuring stable grounding and reduced volume.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If contact elastic sheets are fixed on the base by locking, then the grounding connection is stable, but the connector volume increases and space utilization decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fixing function into the base structure itself by designing the base with integrated engaging portions (protrusions) that directly engage with corresponding recesses in the contact elastic sheets. This eliminates the need for separate locking mechanisms, thereby maintaining grounding stability while reducing connector volume and improving space utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure provides its own fixing capability through the integrated engaging portions, making the system self-sufficient without requiring additional external locking components. The engaging portions and recesses work together to automatically secure the contact elastic sheets to the base during assembly.
2Stability of the object's composition
If additional mechanical features are added to the base for fixing contact elastic sheets, then the sheets remain securely attached, but the overall volume of the connector increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the attachment stability function directly into the base structure by incorporating engaging portions as integral features of the base. This eliminates the need for separate mechanical fastening components, achieving secure attachment while minimizing connector volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, electrical insulation, and integrated fixing capability through the engaging portions. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated fixing components, reducing overall connector volume while maintaining attachment stability.
3Reliability
If contact elastic sheets are fixed using locking mechanisms, then detachment is prevented, but the connector becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the detachment prevention function into the base structure through engaging portions that work with recesses in the contact elastic sheets. This unified design eliminates separate locking mechanisms, reducing connector complexity while maintaining reliable prevention of detachment during plugging and unplugging operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure with its integrated engaging portions provides self-contained detachment prevention without requiring external locking components. The engaging portions and recesses form a self-sufficient attachment system that prevents detachment while simplifying the overall connector design.
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 maintains stable grounding connections while minimizing the connector's size, enhancing space utilization in servers by eliminating the need for additional mechanical features.
Implementation Method 1
a sliding elastic sheet (120) slidably disposed on the base (110)
Data Source
AI summary
A connector includes a base and a sliding elastic sheet. The base includes a bottom portion, a first extending portion, a second extending portion, and a wing portion. The first extending portion and the second extending portion protrude from the bottom portion. The first extending portion and the second extending portion are arranged in a direction. The wing portion laterally extends from the bottom portion and located between the bottom portion and one of the first extending portion and the second extending portion. The sliding elastic sheet is slidably disposed on the base. The sliding elastic sheet includes at least one engaging portion, and the sliding elastic sheet is engaged with the base by the at least one engaging portion. The sliding elastic sheet moves relative to the base between a first state and a second state different from the first state.