Socket Connector With Sliding Detection Block
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional socket connectors lack the capability to handle increased data transmission demands for stability and speed, necessitating an innovative solution with enhanced functionality.
Innovation Solution
The socket connector incorporates detection terminals, a sliding block, resilient element, connection terminal assembly, ground elements, and a protective outer shell, enabling detection and anti-interference functions while ensuring stable and efficient data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional socket connector structure is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but transmission stability and speed are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional modules: a sliding block assembly for detection functions, a terminal assembly for connection, and a housing structure. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system reliability for high-speed data transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding block is designed to move dynamically between a first position (detecting state) and a second position (non-detecting state) based on the insertion of the plug connector. This dynamic mechanism enables the connector to adapt its detection function according to operational needs, enhancing transmission stability through active monitoring capability.
2Reliability
If detection function is added to socket connector, then transmission monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detection terminal and connection terminal are integrated into a single terminal assembly, and the sliding block combines both detection and positioning functions. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining comprehensive transmission monitoring capability, thus improving reliability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding block serves multiple functions: it positions the detection terminal, enables/disables detection based on plug insertion state, and provides mechanical guidance. This multi-functionality consolidates several features into a single component, reducing overall device complexity while enhancing transmission monitoring capabilities.
3Measurement precision
If sliding block mechanism is implemented, then detection capability is enhanced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detection terminal is nested within the sliding block, which itself is inserted into the housing. This nested arrangement allows the detection mechanism to be compact and self-contained, facilitating easier assembly and manufacturing while maintaining precise detection capability through the sliding block's controlled movement between positions.
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 enhanced socket connector achieves a more stable and faster transmission capacity through improved contact efficiency and interference resistance, with the protective cover ensuring secure handling during transportation and manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
The resilient element elastically abuts against a top of the sliding block. The sliding block is capable of elastically sliding upward and downward under a forward pushing force of the plug connector
Data Source
AI summary
A socket connector includes an insulating housing, a sliding block, a resilient element, a detection terminal assembly assembled to a rear end of the insulating housing, a connection terminal assembly assembled to the rear end of the insulating housing, at least one ground element, and an outer shell surrounding the insulating housing. A top of the insulating housing has a restricting groove. A rear of the restricting groove extends rearward to form a sliding groove. At least one side surface of the insulating housing is recessed inward to form at least one ground groove. A rear of a bottom of connecting space extends downward and rearward to form a holding groove. The sliding block is mounted in the sliding groove. The at least one ground element is received in the at least one ground groove. The resilient element is assembled to a top of the insulating housing.