U-Shaped Electrical Connector Assembly for Automotive Heat Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connectors in the automotive industry face reduced service life due to heat-induced fatigue and wear-deterioration of elastic metal sheets, leading to instability and increased risk of equipment failure.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connecting assembly with a U-shaped configuration, featuring alternately disposed first and second contacting pieces forming a staggered component, guiding contact pieces, limiting members, and securing components that distribute heat and enhance the connection strength between electrical connector heads, thereby improving the service life and stability of electrical connectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If conventional electrical joints are used with elastic metal sheets, then the electrical connection can be established, but the service life is shortened due to heat-induced fatigue and wear-deterioration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single electrical joint into multiple electrical connecting parts (at least two), where each part has its own electrical contacting component. This segmentation distributes the electrical connection function across multiple components, reducing the burden on any single elastic metal sheet and thereby extending service life while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a connecting part with securing component that enables dynamic adjustment and securing of the electrical connecting parts. This allows the system to adapt to thermal expansion and contraction, reducing fatigue on the elastic metal sheets from temperature variations while maintaining stable electrical connection.
2Power
If heavily used vehicles operate electrical connectors, then electrical conduction is maintained, but heat generated during electric conduction causes fatigue and wear-deterioration of elastic metal sheets
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the electrical connection into multiple connecting parts, the patent distributes the heat generation and thermal stress across multiple contact points. This reduces the thermal load on any single elastic metal sheet, preventing heat-induced fatigue and strength degradation while maintaining overall power conduction capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting part acts as an intermediary component between electrical connecting parts, providing a securing mechanism that isolates and protects the elastic metal sheets from direct thermal stress. This intermediary structure absorbs and distributes heat, preventing direct damage to the elastic metal sheets while maintaining electrical conduction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electrical connectors are exposed to cold or heat, then electrical connection operates, but fatigue and wear-deterioration occurs to elastic metal sheets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic securing components that can adapt to thermal expansion and contraction. The securing component allows the electrical connecting parts to move slightly with temperature changes, preventing rigid stress concentration on the elastic metal sheets. This dynamic adaptation enables operation under temperature variation while extending service life.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting part with securing component provides beforehand cushioning against thermal stress. By designing the structure to accommodate temperature-induced movements before fatigue can occur, the patent protects the elastic metal sheets from cumulative damage during cold and heat exposure, thereby extending service life while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electrical connecting assembly and an electrical connector. The electrical connecting assembly comprises two electrical connecting parts and a connecting part. Each of the electrical connecting parts comprises a main body comprising an electrical contacting component. The connecting part comprises a securing component. Two sides of the connecting part extend toward one direction and are connected with the two electrical connecting parts. The two electrical connecting parts are disposed symmetrically across the connecting part. A first electrical connector head comprises an electrical plugging member and the electrical connecting assembly assembled to the electrical plugging member. A second electrical connector head comprises an electrical connecting notch in which the electrical plugging member having the electrical connecting assembly is assembled. The electrical contacting component of the electrical connecting assembly abuts against two inner sidewall surfaces of the electrical connecting notch.