Stacked Connector Assembly With Movable Partitioning Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector systems interfere with stack-type connectors during assembly due to the design of the partitioning frame, making it difficult to smoothly insert the connector into the cage.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with a partitioning frame that includes a compartment bracket and an extension bracket, allowing the extension bracket to move between a front position and a rear position, avoiding interference with the receptacle connector during assembly, and featuring a holding member and guiding pieces for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the partitioning frame's extension bracket is positioned at the rear (entering between card slots), then the partitioning function is improved, but the receptacle connector cannot smoothly enter the cage during assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The extension bracket is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to transition between a front position (during assembly) and a rear position (after assembly). This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by enabling the bracket to adapt its position based on the assembly stage, ensuring both smooth assembly and effective partitioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension bracket is preliminarily positioned at the front during the assembly process to avoid interference with the receptacle connector. After assembly is complete, it moves to the rear position to perform its partitioning function. This preliminary positioning resolves the contradiction by sequencing the bracket's functional positions according to the assembly timeline.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the extension bracket is fixed at the rear position, then the partitioning function is achieved, but the assembly complexity increases due to interference with the receptacle connector
Solution Approach 1:
The extension bracket incorporates movable capability with defined front and rear positions, allowing it to dynamically adjust during assembly. This reduces assembly complexity by eliminating interference issues while maintaining the partitioning function, as the bracket automatically positions itself appropriately during the assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding member acts as an intermediary mechanism that facilitates the movement and positioning of the extension bracket. It enables smooth transitions between front and rear positions, reducing assembly complexity by providing a controlled mechanism for the bracket's movement rather than requiring complex external positioning systems.
3Ease of operation
If the extension bracket moves between front and rear positions, then the assembly process is simplified, but the device complexity increases due to additional moving components
Solution Approach 1:
The holding member serves as a simple intermediary component that enables the extension bracket's movement between positions. This straightforward mechanism reduces the overall device complexity compared to more complex actuation systems, while still achieving the desired positional changes to simplify assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension bracket is designed to move and position itself during assembly through the holding member mechanism, without requiring external actuators or complex control systems. This self-service capability simplifies the overall device structure while maintaining ease of assembly operation.
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AI summary
A connector assembly includes a cage, a receptacle connector and a partitioning frame. The receptacle connector is positioned in a rear segment of the cage and has an upper card slot and a lower card slot. The partitioning frame includes a compartment bracket and an extension bracket, the compartment bracket is provided in the cage, and the compartment bracket and the cage together define an upper receiving space which corresponds to the upper card slot and a lower receiving space which corresponds to the lower card slot, a rear end of the compartment bracket is positioned in front of the upper card slot and the lower card slot. The extension bracket is assembled to a rear end of the compartment bracket and is capable of moving relative to the compartment bracket between a front position and a rear position.