Wearable Connector Assembly for Mobile Product Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional testing equipment is large and cumbersome, limiting mobility and flexibility due to the need for extensive fixtures for mounting to walls and ceilings, which is costly and restrictive.
Innovation Solution
A portable connector assembly that includes a wearable receiver with control electronics and a battery port, connected to an industrial connector via a wire harness, utilizing servo motors and sensors to securely test products without damaging them, allowing for flexible operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional testing equipment is used, then testing capability is achieved, but mobility and flexibility are limited due to large size and need for wall/ceiling mounting fixtures
Solution Approach 1:
The testing equipment is divided into separate modular components: a receiver unit that can be worn on the body, a connector assembly for product connection, and a battery pack for power. This segmentation allows each component to be independently optimized and enables portable operation without requiring large fixed installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from fixed wall/ceiling mounting (three-dimensional structural support) to body-worn portability (carrying dimension). By moving the equipment to another dimension of support (human body), the system achieves mobility while maintaining testing functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional testing equipment is used, then testing capability is achieved, but operational flexibility is limited due to extensive mounting requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting function is extracted from the testing equipment itself. Instead of requiring the equipment to be mounted to walls or ceilings, the system uses the human body as the mounting platform, eliminating the need for complex structural mounting fixtures and enabling flexible movement to different work locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver unit serves multiple functions: it houses control electronics, provides power management through battery connection, and acts as the mounting platform. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mounting fixtures and enhances operational flexibility across different testing scenarios.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable connector assembly includes a belt having a clasp for creating a closed loop with the belt. A receiver has port and control electronics. A battery is removably securable in the port of the receiver. The assembly also includes an industrial connector electrically connected to the receiver for electrically connecting the control electronics with a product connector.