Integrated USB Power Connector Module With Glue Leakage Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional AC power wall sockets lack integrated USB ports, making it inconvenient for users to charge mobile devices, as they need to use separate USB-to-AC adapters.
Innovation Solution
A power connector module with a housing, electrical connector unit, socket unit, glue, and conductive wire, where the glue prevents leakage and the conductive wire electrically connects the socket unit to the electrical connector unit, including a USB connector, allowing for secure and convenient charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If USB connector and AC power socket are integrated into one module, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a USB connector and an AC power socket into a single integrated power connector module, allowing users to charge mobile devices directly without separate adapters. This merging of functions into one unit improves user convenience while the modular design keeps internal complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The power connector module serves multiple functions: it provides both USB charging capability and AC power socket functionality, as well as supporting mobile device placement on its outer surface. This multi-functionality consolidates what would traditionally require separate devices into one universal power solution.
2Strength
If thermal glue is used to fix electrical connector unit, then bonding strength is improved, but risk of glue leakage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gate plate as an intermediary component positioned between the first space (where thermal glue is applied) and the second space. This gate plate prevents thermal glue from leaking into the second space while allowing the glue to effectively bond the electrical connector unit in the first space, thus resolving the contradiction between bonding strength and leakage prevention.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If gate plate is added to prevent glue leakage, then glue leakage is prevented, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gate plate is designed as a thin plate structure with a hole, which is simple in form and easy to manufacture. This thin-film approach effectively blocks glue leakage while adding minimal structural complexity and maintaining ease of manufacturing compared to more complex sealing 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
The module provides a convenient and secure way to charge mobile devices by integrating USB connectivity with AC power, ensuring reliable electrical connections and enhanced structural strength through the use of thermal glue and a gate plate.
Implementation Method 1
The glue is thermal glue
Implementation Method 2
the conductive wire extends through the gate plate and electrically connecting the socket unit to the electrical connector unit
Data Source
AI summary
A power connector module is provided, including a housing, an electrical connector unit disposed in a first space of the housing, and a socket unit disposed in a second space of the housing. The glue is received in the first space, and a gate plate is disposed on a diaphragm of the housing to prevent the glue from flowing into the second space.