Universal Two-Wire Connector Geometry for Multi-Standard Mating
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of various connecting elements for data and power transmission technologies, such as SPE, TPE, and PoDL, leads to extensive warehousing needs and additional installation space, posing a weak point for data transmission.
Innovation Solution
A connecting element with guide elements and contact paths of specific lengths and widths, allowing for mating connectors to meet different standards, and includes coding elements to prevent incorrect connections, featuring a snap-in mechanism for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple standardized connection elements are provided for different transmission technologies, then compatibility with various standards is improved, but device complexity and warehousing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting element is designed with a universal guide element structure that can accommodate multiple mating connectors of different standards (SPE, TPE, PoDL) through a single connector design. The guide element's specific length and transverse dimension parameters enable it to universally receive different standardized mating connectors, eliminating the need for multiple specialized connectors and reducing device complexity while maintaining multi-standard compatibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If adapter elements are provided for different standards, then compatibility is improved, but installation space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the functions of multiple adapter elements into a single connecting element design. By integrating the guide element with specific dimensional parameters that accommodate multiple standards, the solution eliminates the need for separate adapter elements, thereby reducing installation space while maintaining compatibility with different standards
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection elements are maintained in inventory, then compatibility with various standards is improved, but warehousing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting element serves as a universal component that can mate with multiple different standardized connectors through its specifically designed guide element. This multi-functionality allows manufacturers to maintain a single universal connector design in inventory rather than stocking multiple specialized connectors for different standards, thereby reducing warehousing complexity while maintaining broad compatibility
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a connecting element for a current and/or data transmission technology, in particular SPE, TPE or the like, comprising at least one guide element, two current and/or data-conducting contact elements arranged at a distance from each other, wherein the at least one guide element - at least partially encloses the contact elements and - is designed to guide and receive at least one counter-connecting element, which comprises two current and/or data-conducting counter-contact elements spaced apart from each other and at least one counter-guiding element, wherein the contact elements each have a contact section which lies on the connecting line that runs orthogonally through both contact element axes, wherein the contact sections of the contact elements are in particular of different lengths.Furthermore, the invention comprises a kit of parts and an electronic component with at least one such connecting element.