Socket Connector Assembly with Spring-Actuated Force Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing socket connector assemblies lack a secure connection between the housing and the socket connector, which can lead to instability and increased wear due to relative movements between the plug contact and the socket connector.
Innovation Solution
A socket connector assembly featuring a socket frame with a spring assembly that allows movement along a height direction, combined with form-fit catches and protrusions to secure the connector within a body, enabling a force-fit connection that stabilizes the assembly and reduces wear by locking in both plugging and transverse directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the socket connector is simply arranged in the housing without additional securing mechanisms, then the device complexity is reduced, but the connection stability and reliability deteriorate due to relative movements between the plug contact and socket connector
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is divided into separate components: a securing element with catching portions and a counter-catching portion. This segmentation allows the stability function to be added without requiring complete structural redesign, thus improving reliability while controlling complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The securing element is integrated within the socket connector assembly, with the catching portions extending from the socket frame and the counter-catching portion positioned within the housing. This nesting approach allows the securing mechanism to be compact and integrated without significantly increasing overall device complexity
2Reliability
If a secure connection mechanism is added to prevent relative movement, then the connection stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to more complex insertion and retention processes
Solution Approach 1:
The spring assembly provides dynamic movement capability, allowing the upper side to move relative to the lower side along the height direction. This dynamic feature enables the connector to be inserted easily while the spring automatically provides securing force, thus improving connection stability without significantly compromising ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The spring assembly automatically exerts force to maintain the secured position of the socket connector within the housing. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for additional fastening operations or complex retention processes, thereby maintaining ease of operation while ensuring reliable connection stability
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 solution provides a secure and stable connection between the socket connector and the body, reducing movement and wear between the plug contact and the socket connector, while allowing for easy insertion and retention, thereby enhancing the reliability and durability of the electrical signal transmission.
Implementation Method 1
a spring assembly (7) connecting the upper side (12) and lower side (13) such that the upper side (12) is moveable relative to the lower side (13) along a height direction (H)
Data Source
AI summary
A socket connector assembly is provided and includes a body, a socket connector and a force fit assembly. The socket connector is positioned in the body and includes a socket frame. The socket frame includes an upper side, a lower side positioned opposite the upper side, and a spring assembly connecting the upper side and lower side such that the upper side is moveable relative to the lower side along a height direction. The force fit assembly secures the body to the socket connector.