Universal Female Connector With Self-Locking Multi-Standard Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing female connectors in the industrial field are not universal and cannot connect with different types of male connectors, leading to time wastage as users need to find specific compatible connectors.
Innovation Solution
A universal female connector design featuring a body with a head and tail part, a movable unit with an elongate hollow part and beads, and a valve unit with springs to securely connect and disconnect with various male connectors, ensuring sealing and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing female connectors are designed for specific male connector types, then connection reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The female connector is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types of male connectors (Industrial, Aro, Truflate, Rectus, and Italian types) through a standardized body configuration and movable unit mechanism, enabling one female connector to perform multiple connection functions
2Reliability
If a movable locking device with safety mechanism is added to the female connector, then connection safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable unit is designed to automatically lock when a male connector is inserted and automatically unlock when removed, with the spring unit providing automatic return to initial position, eliminating the need for manual operation or complex control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The connector employs a dynamic movable unit that transitions between locked and unlocked positions based on the presence or absence of a male connector, rather than relying on static complex locking mechanisms
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
Enables secure and reliable connection with multiple male connectors, including Industrial, Aro, Truflate, Rectus, and Italian types, while maintaining sealing and preventing air pressure from causing injury during disconnection.
Implementation Method 1
The movable unit includes a first spring to push the elongate hollow part back to the initial position
Implementation Method 2
The valve unit includes a second spring and a valve. The second spring pushes the valve to push the second seal. The second spring also pushes the valve unit back to an initial position of the valve unit
Implementation Method 3
The button unit includes a third spring which is mounted to a protrusion of the button unit so as to push the button unit back to an initial position of the button unit
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AI summary
A universal female connector includes a body having a first path and a second path which communicates with the first path. A movable unit is movably located within the first path and includes an elongate hollow part with a first seal received therein. Multiple heads are movably attached to the elongate hollow part. A valve unit is located in the second path of the body. A button unit is movably inserted into a hole transversely defined through the body to position the elongate hollow part in the body. When a male connector is connected to the elongate hollow part and pushes the first seal, the elongate hollow part with the beads are moved and positioned by the button unit to communicate the first and second paths. When the button unit is pushed, the movable unit moves to its initial position, and the male connector is removed from the movable body.