Three-Interface Plug Connector for Modular Signal Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical plug connectors are costly and time-consuming to produce and mount, especially when used in modular electrical assemblies where multiple connectors are required for signal distribution between circuit arrangements.
Innovation Solution
A single electrical plug connector with three interfaces is designed, allowing for efficient signal distribution between circuit arrangements, featuring a first and second interface for plug compatibility and a third interface for direct connection to an electrical conductor, reducing the need for separate connectors and simplifying mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple separate plug connectors are used for signal distribution in modular electrical assemblies, then reliable electrical connection between circuit arrangements is achieved, but production cost and mounting time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate plug connectors into a single integrated plug connector that has multiple contact elements and interfaces. This merging reduces the number of components that need to be produced and mounted, thereby improving productivity while maintaining reliable electrical connections between circuit arrangements in modular assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug connector is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a connector for plug-compatible interfaces and as a direct connection element for electrical conductors via its third interface. This universal design allows a single component to replace multiple specialized connectors, reducing production complexity and mounting time.
2Reliability
If multiple separate plug connectors are used for signal distribution, then complete signal paths are established, but material usage and space consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple separate connectors are merged into one integrated plug connector containing multiple contact elements. This consolidation reduces the total material required for production while ensuring complete signal distribution paths are maintained through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug connector features a nested structure where multiple contact elements are arranged within a single housing. The contact elements are positioned to engage with corresponding interfaces while maintaining compact spacing, thereby reducing material usage and space consumption compared to separate connectors.
3Reliability
If multiple separate plug connectors are used, then comprehensive electrical interfaces are provided, but device complexity and mounting difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple separate plug connectors are combined into a single integrated unit with multiple contact elements and interfaces. This merging reduces device complexity by eliminating the need to handle, position, and mount multiple separate components, while still providing comprehensive electrical interfaces for complete signal distribution.
4Manufacturing precision
If separate plug connectors are mounted individually, then precise electrical connections are achieved, but mounting time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connection functions are merged into a single plug connector that can be mounted as one unit. This approach maintains precise electrical connections through the integrated contact elements while significantly reducing mounting time compared to installing multiple separate connectors individually.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical plug connector with a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein a first electrical interface is formed on the first end portion and a second electrical interface is formed on the second end portion. The electrical plug connector furthermore has an extension axis (L) extending between the first interface and the second interface. The first interface and the second interface can each be connected to a corresponding mating interface of an electrical mating plug connector along a first plugging direction (S1) oriented transverse to the extension axis (L). Between the two end portions, a third electrical interface is configured for contacting at least one electrical conductor of an electrical circuit, in particular for contacting an electrical conductor of an electrical circuit of an electrical circuit board.