KR940004150B1 - User configurable integrated electrical connector assembly - Google Patents

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Assemble all user configurable electrical connectors

1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a general electrical connector assembly configurable by a user of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a longitudinal sectional view of the assembled connector of FIG.

2b is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the connector of FIG.

3 is a cut-away perspective view of an electrical contact, capacitor and conductive portion.

4 is a perspective view according to another embodiment according to the present invention.

4A is a cutaway plan view of the electrical contacts, capacitors and conductive portions of the FIG. 4 embodiment.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to electrical connector assembly and, more particularly, to assembly of a connector that is user configurable that can be formed into a stock of semifinished product.

This connection assembly can be constructed by simply inserting the required filter components, conductive parts, and related contacts into selected passageways according to the customer's specific design requirements. This connector assembly includes an integrated filter component that filters or suppresses the effects of electromagnetic interference or high frequency and radio frequency interference.

Electro-interfering or high frequency and radio frequency signals are often radiated or conducted to sensitive electronics, interfering with their function. Sources of electromagnetic interference include sparks, lightning, radar, radio and television transmission signals, broken motors and line transients. In addition, sparks due to static discharges often cause electromagnetic interference.

Electromagnetic interference causes unwanted voltage signals on electronic devices, either by line conduction or propagation through the atmosphere. Such interference occurs frequently, especially in connecting devices. The effects of electromagnetic interference vary from simple car radio stationary conditions to the impossibility of the aircraft's steering system. Electronic or frequency interference can cause inaccurate readings of sensitive medical diagnostic devices.

Therefore, it is very important to mitigate or substantially eliminate the effects of electromagnetic or high frequency interference of various devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As many sensitive electronic devices are adversely affected by electromagnetic or high frequency interference, there is a growing need for electrical connectors that provide good filtering capabilities in a wide range of conditions and applications. In addition, there is a need for a user-configurable electrical connector suitable for a wide range of interfaces that can be connected together with minimal electrical interference.

It is also necessary for the manufacturer to semi-finished the filter connector and store it in stock. The semi-finished product later allows the contact to be assembled with the desired filter components according to the customer's instructions, allowing the connector to be quickly and easily loaded onto the specific use of a wide range of battery devices.

The prior art in the assembly of filter connectors can basically be characterized in four forms. A first type of filter electrical connector is to use a monolithic design capacitor for axially making each electrical contact. Examples of such types of electrical connectors are US Pat. Nos. 4,376,992, 4,589,720, 4,653,838 or 4,710,710 and the like.

The second type of electrical connector is characterized by the contact of the continuous axis and the corresponding openings connecting the contacts. Each opening has a capacitor attached around it. The axial contact is inserted through the capacitor. This improved prior art form uses a tubular sleeve capacitor to receive electrical contact. Examples of this type of filter include US Pat. Nos. 3,710,285, 3,764,943, 4,020,430, 4,215,326, 4,222,626, 4,265,506, 4,296,389, 4,670,013, and 4,846,732.

A third type of filter electrical connector is to use a "chip" type capacitor to connect with the contact. Examples of this type include US Pat. Nos. 4,500,159, 4,804,332, 4,880,397, and the like.

A fourth type of filter electrical connector according to the prior art is to use a so-called "array" type capacitor to provide a planar filter associated with a continuous contact of the corresponding axis.

Filter filters according to the prior art have significant disadvantages, for example, "array" filters are expensive and somewhat complicated to manufacture. "Feed-through" filters using tubular capacitors are subject to deformation, distortion, etc., caused by vibration or compressive forces. Since the capacitor contacts must be soldered or glued to the conductive plates, respectively, the cost of assembly increases. Tubular capacitors are unsuitable for use in harsh operating environments such as automobiles and aircraft where the components are placed under extreme temperatures or extreme vibrations due to the risk of breakage. In addition, monolithic filters are subject to similar limitations due to their relatively delicate structure.

For the same reason as described above, the present invention adopts a "chip" type or a comprehensive filter component. Chip filter components are cheaper than other types of filters. However, it has a more complicated structure.

In the prior art, there are two basic types of connectors using chip type filter components, examples of which are shown in US Patent Nos. 4,500,159 and 4,804,332. In both of these patents, a series of cavities are arranged across the axis of the contact. Chip capacitors or other chip components are arranged from above in each cavity. Each chip directly contacts the associated contact at a right angle. As such, each capacitor has a direct relationship with the contact, which results in breakage of the capacitor if the contact is wildly inserted into the cavity. The direct connection between the laterally arranged capacitors and the contacts results in direct transfer of the torque or rotational movement from the contacts to the capacitors. This may result in breakage of the capacitor's electrodes or worsen the continuity of the electrical contact between the capacitor and the contact or completely destroy it.

The prior art has another disadvantage: the chip capacitor must be permanently placed inside before the final assembly of the connector so that the connector can function. As described above, in the prior art, it is not possible to semi-finished the connector assembly and then insert the components according to the customer's design specification to construct the finished product. For example, in US Pat. No. 4,500,159, all chip capacitors are assembled in a row of cavities in a bus bar. Individual capacitors are located in each cavity and communicate directly with contacts that are pins, sockets, and the like. In addition, one spring portion has a plurality of spring tines and a portion arranged in the cavity to support the chip capacitor in electrical contact with the contact. One spring portion presses all capacitors into direct contact with the contacts. One spring section also provides the grounding function of the capacitor and maintains electrical communication with the contact. This is a disadvantage, because each chip capacitor is placed in its cavity prior to final assembly of the electrical connector. This is because it restricts the connector to several predetermined forms and completely excludes the possibility of user configuration by the customer's own design specification.

U.S. Patent No. 4,804,332 also arranges a row of jointed chips in a bus bar. The cavity is also arranged transversely to the terminal contact axis. The contacts must be delivered separately from the contacts and each capacitor or chip formation. Furthermore, each capacitor is firmly attached in the cavity by soldering, welding or otherwise. This excludes the way in which the connector can be manufactured in various forms according to the user's unique design or customized. Because the prior art requires that a predetermined spherical capacitor be fixed in the connector assembly before final assembly of the connector, the configuration cannot be changed afterwards to meet the exact requirements of the customer.

This fact is a significant defect with the prior art. For example, a computer manufacturer would have to use an improperly configured connector, or would be forced to apply a custom design specification to a connector that is already sold. This is a waste of time and results in a connector that does not fully meet the needs of the customer and thus does not perform sufficient filter functions.

The device according to the prior art also requires the electrical connector manufacturer to be instructed by the customer before the product is assembled, which requires a long time difference (from ordering to delivery) to the customer, so that the connector is a component of the computer. In this case, delays in connector assembly manufacturing necessarily result in severe disturbances of the customer's computer manufacturing schedule.

If a manufacturer of electrical connectors assembles and supplies a large number of filter connectors of various types to meet customer demands, the time from order to delivery can be shortened, but there is a problem of stockpiling of a lot of inventory and a considerable amount of frozen funds. Investment is required.

Thus, in the prior art, in anticipation of the customer's needs, many different kinds of filter components must be permanently attached to the contacts, otherwise assembled into finished products or stored in stock. This phenomenon leads to an increase in the required cost because a large number of filter connector parts and many types of electrical connectors must be kept in stock in anticipation of customer demand. In addition, customers are often forced to use a filter connector that is simply similar to what they are asking for, which can damage their functionality.

In the prior art, electronic shielding generally provides a screen or other conducting housing around the device or circuit to reduce both effects of the electric and magnetic fields in the device to be connected. The rapid change of the electric field and its associated magnetic field results in an electromagnetic field. Shielding from electromagnetic interference is a combination of reflection and absorption of electronic energy by an object. Reflections occur on the surface of an object, just as light reflects in the contact between the atmosphere and water, and is generally unaffected by the shielding thickness. However, absorption occurs in the shield and is heavily influenced by the thickness.

Another inherent disadvantage of conventional connection devices is the difficulty in minimizing the distance between the filter means such as capacitors and the connection between the terminal contacts and ground. This increases the possibility of stray inductance and makes many conventional filter connectors completely unsuitable for the use of precision electrical equipment. Conventional devices also have difficulty in maximizing the area of full ground connection with contacts and filters.

In order to overcome the shortcomings of the above-described conventional filter electrical connector, it is possible to assemble a user-configurable comprehensive connector at a very reduced cost, although a large capacity can be performed to filter the electromagnetic interference or stray high frequency signals. It is an object of the invention.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a user configurable comprehensive electrical connector assembly in which all parts may be assembled into semifinished products, with the exception of the contacts and associated filter components. After receiving the customer's instructions, the manufacturer simply inserts the selected comprehensive electrical filter components and contacts into the semifinished product according to the customer's exact specifications.

The present invention provides an improved electrical connector made according to a flexible manufacturing method. Electrical connectors can be made semi-finished to stock up for stock and then easily constructed with a number of reliable components that are actually suitable for a myriad of applications. This eliminates the need for expensive welding, soldering or adhesive components. This also has the advantage of providing a connector that can be connected to a variety of electrical components and free of interference according to each customer's own design specification.

In accordance with these and other objects, the present invention consists of an insulator comprising a first insulator and a second insulator, each defining a boundary of a plurality of first passages extending therein for receiving a corresponding electrical terminal contact. Provides a user configurable comprehensive electrical connector assembly. The second isolator also limits the corresponding number of second passages extending there through. Each second passage is connected side by side with the first passage over some length thereof. Each second passage has a stage, such as a capacitor, for receiving the corresponding overall electrical component. A ground plane is disposed between the first and second insulators and positioned laterally with the first passage. The ground plate has a corresponding opening and continuous embossments associated with the first passageway. Conductive shields to shield electromagnetic interference are connected to the ground plate to protect the insulators.

According to the customer's design specification, the desired chip-shaped filter component is inserted into one of the selected second passages. A predetermined number of contacts are placed in the corresponding first passage. If a corresponding number of conductive portions are respectively behind the electric filter element, they are arranged in adjacent second passages. Each conductive portion is adapted to firmly position and stabilize the associated electrical filter component and fully support the component without welding or adhesion to transfer between the electrical filter component and the contact. Each conductive portion also maximizes the electrical transfer between the filter element and the contact. At the same time, each conductive portion provides a means of preventing the transmission of the torque or rotational movement from the contact to the electrical component.

The user configurable comprehensive electrical connector assembly also has a flexible manufacturing method. The connector assembly may be assembled into a semi-finished product and stored. Thereafter, according to the customer's instructions, the desired electric filter component can be inserted into the selected second passage, and then the conductive portion behind each electric component is inserted into a position in the same passage. Finally, insert the contact into the first passage. The invention according to the accompanying advantages and objects will become apparent upon reading in connection with the following detailed description in accordance with the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2A, the main connector 1 includes an insulator composed of a front insulator 10 and a rear insulator 20. The plurality of first passages 11, 21 extend axially through the front insulator 10 and the back insulator 20. A plurality of second passages 22 extend through the rear insulator 20 and are through and parallel to the first passage 21. Ground plate 30 is disposed between front insulator 10 and rear insulator 20. A plurality of openings 31 and embossed 32 are disposed in the ground plate 30 and coincide with the first and passages 21 and 22, respectively. The ground plate 30 is electrically connected to the conducting turn 41 by connecting means. In a preferred embodiment the connecting means is a tab 33 located opposite the outer edge of the ground plate 30. Conductive shield 40 covers front insulator 10 and shield 41 covers rear insulator 20. Shields 40 and 41 are connected with ground to ground plate 30 by any suitable attachment means with direct electrical connection.

An advantage of the preferred embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 1, the ground plate 30 and the conductive shields 41 and 42 are provided transversely in connection with the passage including the contact element 50 and the filter element such as the chip capacitor 70. A ground plate 30 is provided between the front and back side isolators 10 and 20, respectively, to separate the ground passing through the interference signal from the inside and outside of the connector body, and to have a good shielding effect. The combination of ground plate 30 and conductive shields 40 and 41 provides a very good shielding effect against electromagnetic interference by a combination of reflection and absorption of electromagnetic energy. Reflection occurs at the surface by conducting shields 40 and 41. Absorption occurs within ground plane 30.

Ground plate 30 is advantageously supported in close proximity to all contacts 50. In other words, the distance to the complete ground provided by the ground plate 30 is minimized by the position in the transverse direction of the ground plate 30 and at the center of the connector body. This is a further improvement than that generally possible in the prior art and provides a complete grounding effect.

For example, in the prior art the grounding effect is often obtained by screws located on opposite sides of the connector. The prior art ignores the distance between the condensed capacitor 70 and full ground as well as the distance between contact and full ground. Therefore, the distance to complete ground is often considerably longer than the present invention. This increases the likelihood of stray inductance that may cause significant interference. The present invention therefore provides the advantage of minimizing the distance between the filtered component 70, contact 50 and complete grounding and preventing or actually reducing the chance of stray inductance.

Contact 50 is disposed in passages 11 and 21. Contact 50 is made of a conductive material and has a circular cross section at the first end and a square cross section at the second end. The first end fits in passage 11 in the front insulator 10 and the second end fits in passage 22 in the back insulator 20.

At the second end of contact 50, there is an angular projection 51 extending rearward on each sidewall of the contact as shown in FIG. 2B. Angled protrusions 51 are elastic or flexible. Another pair of protrusions 52 extending to the front face are also provided on the sidewall of contact 50. As shown in FIG. 2B, there are two pairs of steps 22, 212 in the rear insulator 20 that face and coincide with the pair of angled protrusions 51 and 52 to support the contact 50 in the proper position. Its angular enlargement with respect to the protrusion 52 is slightly smaller than the width of the passage 21 to facilitate insertion into the passage 21 and reduce the risk of friction and contact damage.

A chip capacitor or other aggregate filter component 70 is inserted into the receiving end of the first passage 22. Referring to FIG. 3, it can be seen that step 211 in passage 21 faces each distal end of the “U” shaped protrusion 61. Only one step 221 is shown in FIG. 3 for clarity. The "U" -shaped protrusion 61 of the conductive portion 60 is somewhat elastic and extends beyond step 221 in the passage 21 and bounces outward to face step 221. This advantage prevents any rearward movement or axial kinks in the conductive portion 60. The side of the “U” shaped protrusion 61 fills the entire space of the passageway 22, the end of which faces step 221 along its entire width. This maximizes the stability of the conductive portion 60 and increases the electrical transmission between the chip capacitor 70 or other filter component and the contact 50 as will be described in more detail.

Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 4, the flange 12 is placed on the surface of the front insulator 10 in contact with the ground plate 30. Each flange 12 is an absolutely necessary protrusion of the insulating material forming the insulator 10. Each flange 12 fits within the corresponding opening 31 of the ground plate 30. Flange 12 serves to prevent contact 50 from directly contacting ground plane 30. That is, only contact 50 will be connected to the ground plane through conductive portion 60 and chip capacitor 70 or other filter element. This has the advantage of maximizing the surface area of electrical transmission between contact 50, chip component 70 and ground plane 30. This also has the advantage of preventing the increase in stray inductance between the contact and the ground plane. Since each electrical contact 50 is completely surrounded by isolator 10 and isolator flange 12, it provides a greatly improved insulation shield that actually eliminates radiation of stray high frequency signals.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the unique configuration of the conductive portion 60 holds the composite filter components, such as chip capacitor 70, firmly in the unchanged electrical transmission between the ground plate 30 and the contact 50. This facilitates the construction of a user configurable and flexible manufacturing method. That is, the chip capacitor 70 or other filter components can be freely inserted into the passage 22 of the connector without welding, soldering, or any other form of bonding. As will be explained later, the conductive portion 60 is inserted behind the chip capacitor or other component 70.

The conductive portion 60 is configured to provide a maximum of electrical transmission between the electrode or end face 71 of the chip capacitor 70 and the contact 50. The contact surface of the protrusion 62 firmly spans the electrode surface 72 of the chip capacitor 70 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. At the same time, the other electrode surface 71 of the chip capacitor 70 is firmly pressed against the corresponding projected area 32 of the ground plate 30. Embossing 32 eliminates any mismatches or air pockets that may appear between the ground plane 30 and the electrode end 71 of the chip capacitor 70. That is, embossed 32 provides maximum electrical contact between the ground plate 30 and the electrode surface of the chip capacitor 70. Therefore, the conductive portion 60 is embossed 32 of the ground plate 30 to fix the chip capacitor 70 during stable and unchanging transmission. The conductive portion 60 also serves to maximize the degree of electrical transmission to contact 50. The extension 63 of the conductive portion 60 bends out and is elastic. Extension 63 also depresses the top of contact 50 as shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4a. This configuration of extension 63 exerts additional pressure in addition to contact 50 to firmly support the contact. The electrical transmission between the contact portion 50 and the chip capacitor 70 is also maximized by the constant pressure exerted on the top surface of the contact 50 by the bent portion 63.

The configuration of the conductive portion 60 also provides a means of preventing transmission of torque or rotational motion between the contact 50 and the chip capacitor or other electrical component 70. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, each chip component 70 is disposed alongside the associated contact 50. This further reduces the likelihood of rotational motion transfer from contact 50 to chip 70.

Conductive section 60 may be considered to be configured as two common "U" shaped sections laterally connected to one another on a common base. That is, the first laterally extended outer surface 63 of the first " U " shaped portion is disposed toward an adjacent parallel plane of contact 50. As shown in FIG. The first outer surface 62 of the first " U " portion is elastically disposed toward the electrode surface 72 of the electrical component 70, and the second surface 62 is bent to form another " U " portion relative to the electrode surface 72. All. Thus, the second surface 62 is oblique to the first surface 63. The parallel outer surface 61 of the second “U” shaped portion is laterally inclined with the outer surfaces 62 and 63. Surface 61 extends outward with respect to the opposite side of passage 22 facing the facing step 221. Surface 61 provides a means to fully stabilize conductive portion 60 against the rotational force of contact 50. Since component 70 contacts only surface 72 of conductive portion 60 in a resilient and non-adhesive manner, no rotational or twisting force is transmitted from contact 50 to component 70.

It will be appreciated that there is no direct contact between the chip capacitor 70 and the electrical contact 50. This has the advantage of completely eliminating damage to the sensitive chip capacitors in the prior art, or eliminating inadequate operation of the chip capacitor 70 or other components with respect to any axial motion of the contact 50. That is, while the electrical transfer between the ground plate 30, chip capacitor 70 and contact 50 is maximized by the conductive portion 60, the axial motion of contact 50 completely eliminates the risk of axial motion or twist applied to the chip capacitor 70. .

Referring again to FIG. 3, part 23 of the rear isolator 20 further faces the flange 12 of the front isolator 10. This has the advantage of completely insulating the insulating surface of the chip capacitor 70, ensuring that only the electrode ends 71 and 72 of the chip capacitor 70 are in contact with the ground plate 30 and the contact 50, respectively. This configuration of flange 12 in contact with part 23 of rear insulator 2 has the advantage of increasing capacitor operation by preventing the formation of leakage current or stray capacitance between the side of the capacitor and the ground plate or contact.

This feature of the present invention provides an important advantage over the prior art, where sensitive filter components such as chip capacitors must be welded, glued or otherwise attached to the contacts themselves. In addition, the conductive portion 60 ensures that there is no direct transfer of torque between the contact and the sensitive chip component. That is, the configuration of the conductive portion 60 completely eliminates any possible negative effect on the operation of the chip capacitor 70, which can be expected even by the minute axial motion of the contact 50.

In summary, conductive portion 60 has several advantages over the prior art. It allows free insertion of chip capacitors or other filter components into the contactor gig, thus maintaining maximum electrical transmission without changing to ground planes and contacts without soldering, gluing, or laser welding, greatly reducing time and cost concerns. Provide an effective way. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide a flexible manufacturing method that stocks a semi-finished connector stock according to the exact specification of the customer so that it can be easily configured later.

In the prior art, electrical components, such as filter capacitors, which are soldered directly to the contacts or disposed in lateral contact with the contacts, are subject to severe stains or deformations as a result of vibrations, pressures or torques transmitted directly through the contacts. Capacitors may be damaged when contacts are improperly inserted into the passages of conventional connectors. The problem of strain or damage due to distortion is particularly important when small and sensitive components, such as chip capacitors, must be correctly aligned to provide good electrical contact. The present invention completely eliminates the problem of strain and damage to sensitive chip components due to axial motion of the contacts.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flexible manufacturing method capable of assembling the initial "connector assembly" and the final connector according to the customer's configuration according to each customer's unique design specification. Flexible manufacturing and assembly procedures can be thought of as two steps. Initially, the connector assembly is formed into a semifinished product that can be stocked in stock. Then, in accordance with the customer's design specification, various chip components and connectors are optionally inserted into the connector assembly in a predetermined configuration to provide a fully manufactured connector having a configuration that the customer may accurately determine. Easily and inexpensively create inventory components without the need for customer second step gluing, welding or soldering.

The assembly procedure for the connector of the present invention is as follows.

(1) Place the ground plane 30 on the back of the front insulator 10.

(2) Bond the rear insulator 20 by suitable bonding means to the ground plate 30 and thus the front insulator 10 to form the intermediate product "insert assembly".

(3) Place shield 40 behind the insert assembly, ie above front insulator 10.

(4) The shield 41 is then positioned to the rear of the insert assembly, ie towards the rear insulator 2.

(5) Bend tab 401 of front shield 40 (see also part 2b) down to cover rear shield 41 to protect rear shield 41 to front shield 40 to form a “connector assembly”.

(6) As shown in Figure 2b, a suitable locking or attachment means, such as nut and bolt assembly 411, is provided to the mounting hole and locked together to further protect the front shield 40 and rear shield 41. This completes the formation of the "connector assembly".

Connector assembly is a flexible semi-finished product. The connector assembly is stored in stock for the next customer configuration according to the customer's unique design specification.

When the manufacturer is instructed by the customer about the correct configuration of the connector, the next step is necessary to produce a customized connector from the semifinished product.

(7) Insert the special chip capacitor 70 or other filter element into the selected passage in the rear isolator 20.

(8) The conductive portion 60 is then inserted into the selected passageway 22 until the electrode tip 71 of the capacitor 70 touches the corresponding relief 32 of the ground plate 30. At this time, the projection 61 passes through step 221 of the passage 22 and bounces back to face step 221. This securely holds the chip capacitor 70 or other components without welding or gluing, and provides maximized electrical transmission without actually changing between ground plane 30 and contact 50. The conductive portion 60 also provides a means of eliminating the transmission of the torque from contact 50 to prevent damage and improper operation expected by the even minor axial motion of contact 50 as described above.

(9) Then insert contact 50 into passage 21 of rear insulator 20 so that the end of each contact is properly positioned in the corresponding passage 11 of front insulator 10. When each contact 50 reaches the marked position, the notation 51 of contact 50 bounces out elastically at the same time to face step 211 to prevent any backward movement. The projection 52 faces in front of step 212. Thus, contact 50 is firmly supported in passages 11 and 21.

In step 9, the contact 50 is inserted to complete the product. It will be appreciated that in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 4A, the conductive shield 40 may only be installed on the front insulator 10 rather than both insulators. In this embodiment, the shape of the sides of the rear insulator 20 and the ends of the ground plate 30 may be slightly altered as shown in FIG. 4 so that the ground plate 30 is fully engaged with the front shield 40 instead of the rear shield 41.

In the above embodiment, the sides of the rear insulator 20 are extended to cover the ends of both the front shield 40 and the ground plate 30. This shields the ground plate 30 and the front shield 40 from the surrounding environment, thus providing an improved shielding effect from stray electromagnetic interference.

It can be seen that the passages 11 and 21 of the front and back side insulators 10 and 20 are each left and right symmetrical so that the contact 50 can be inserted therein in an "inverted" position. It may be convenient to insert contacts 50 in the opposite direction because the two rows of contacts are opposite each other in the solder cup connector but in the right angle connector.

In addition, it is possible to replace the chip capacitor 70 with other types of chip components, for example resistors, varistors, diodes and the like. The present invention can also replace a wide range of components that may be originally installed on the surface of the PC board, while maintaining the same function in the operation of the entire system.

As shown in FIG. 1, the passageway 22 has openings beside the front surface of the rear insulator 20 as well. This has the advantage of allowing passage 22 to provide a wide variety of chip components.

The structure of the connector according to the invention allows a large number of passages to be provided in the front or rear insulator. Only four passages are shown by way of example.

As a result, the details of the present invention provide a flexible manufacturing method that does not require the manufacturer to store a large number of different types of contactors in stock. Since the connector can be manufactured as a semifinished product according to the above-mentioned flexible manufacturing method, the present invention shortens the lead time required for making the connector customized. When the manufacturer receives the customer's order, the semifinished product can be configured as a finished product by inserting contacts and capacitors or other required chip components into the corresponding aisles according to the customer's exact design specifications. This provides an effective and flexible manufacturing method that solves the problem of time and expense in constructing the finished product.

While the invention has been described in connection with what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is intended that various modifications and adjustments be made within the scope of the appended claims rather than being limited only to the embodiments described. For example, separate back insulators may be provided to enable other types of connectors to be configured such as rectangular connectors, solder cup connectors, and the like. It is not necessary to change other elements to provide these additional configurations. This is the advantage of the so-called flexible manufacturing method provided by the present invention.

Claims (28)

A user configurable comprehensive electrical connector assembly comprising: an insulator defining a plurality of first passages extending therethrough; A ground plate disposed transversely to the first passage and having a plurality of openings corresponding to the first passage; A plurality of second passages defined within the insulator and positioned side by side with the first passage, each second passageway laterally through an opening transmitting with an adjacent first passage along a portion of its length and the outside of the insulator; Has a receiving end that includes an opening that extends; A conductive shield covering the insulator and connected to the ground plate; A plurality of electrical components inserted into one receiving end of the selected second passage; A plurality of contacts inserted into the corresponding recognized conduits; And means inserted into the selected second passage to provide improved electrical transmission with the contact, the means for preventing transmission of torque to the associated electrical component from the contact. Assembly made up of splices. 2. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein said insulator body comprises a front insulator and a back insulator. 3. The connector assembly of claim 2, wherein the ground plate is disposed between the front insulator and the back insulator. 4. The connector assembly of claim 3, wherein at least one step is provided in said backside insulator to properly position said electrical contact with each of said first passages inserted therein. 5. The connector assembly of claim 4, wherein each of said second passages in said backside insulator has at least one step for properly positioning said conductive portion inserted therein. 6. The connector assembly of claim 5, wherein the ground plate has a plurality of reliefs on a surface facing the laterally disposed passageway. 7. The connector assembly of claim 6, wherein the front insulator has a plurality of flanges to suitably engage the opening of the ground plate. The connector assembly of claim 6, wherein the conductive shield includes a front shield and a rear shield connected to the ground plate covering the front insulator and the back insulator, respectively. 5. A connector assembly as set forth in claim 4, wherein said contact has a circular first end and a square second end having at least one resilient angular projection protruding back thereon and a projection protruding forward to face said step. . 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the conductive portion is characterized by first and two pairs of planar surfaces extending outward from the common base, wherein the first pair of planar surfaces are generally of the second pair. Assembly of connectors arranged laterally along the central longitudinal axis with respect to parallel surfaces. 11. The device of claim 10, wherein the conductive portion is characterized by a right angle configuration, a "U" shaped portion formed at the end thereof, a horizontal extension formed at the opposite end thereof, and a pair of protrusions projecting backwards and outwards from opposite edges. Assemble the connector. 12. The "U" shaped part according to claim 11, wherein said means for preventing the transmission of torque is elastically disposed with respect to the surface of said electrical component and the surface of said horizontal extension which pressurizes said contact. And an obliquely positioned surface, the connector assembly capable of preventing rotational motion of the torque applied to the contact from the electrical component. A method of assembling a user configurable electrical connector assembly in accordance with a customer's design specification, the method comprising: (a) providing a first isolator defining a plurality of first passages extending therethrough; (b) defining a plurality of passages corresponding to the first passage and a plurality of associated second passages parallel to the first passage and providing a second isolator in communication with the first passage; (c) positioning a ground plane transverse to said first and second passages between said first and second insulators; (d) bonding the second insulator, the first insulator and the ground plate together to form an insert assembly; (e) positioning the first conductive shield on the backside of the insert assembly; (f) positioning the second conductive shield in front of the insert assembly; And (g) attaching the first shield to the rear second shield to form a semifinished product that, when instructed by the customer, can be stocked up as a last-minute inventory for the user to flexibly manufacture the configurable connector. Method of assembly of electrical connectors. The method of claim 13, wherein assembling the semifinished product to finished product comprises the steps of: (a) inserting the required electrical components into a second passage selected by the second insulator; (b) inserting a conductive portion into the selected second passage behind the electrical component until the component contacts the ground plane; And (c) inserting a contact into the first passage adjacent to the indicated position of the selected second passage due to the electrical transmission of the electrical component with the selected electrical component through the conductive portion. In a user configurable comprehensive electrical connector assembly of semi-finished products that can be stocked for later construction in accordance with the user's design specification; An insulator body having a plurality of first passages extending therethrough; A ground plate having a plurality of openings corresponding to each of the first passages and disposed laterally with the first passage; A plurality of second passages arranged in the insulator body, parallel to the first passage, having a common opening along some length thereof and having a receiving end with openings extending along the side of the insulator; And at least one conductive shield covering the insulator and connecting with the ground plate. 16. The connector assembly of claim 15, wherein said insulator comprises a front insulator and a back insulator. 17. The connector assembly of claim 16, wherein said ground plate is disposed between said front insulator and said back insulator. 18. The connector assembly of claim 17, wherein each of said first passages in said backside insulator has at least one step to properly position electrical contacts inserted therein. 19. The connector assembly of claim 18, wherein each of said second passages in said backside insulator has at least one step to properly position the conductive portion inserted therein. 20. The connector assembly of claim 19, wherein the ground plate has a plurality of reliefs disposed laterally facing the passage. 21. The connector assembly of claim 20, wherein said front insulator has a plurality of flanges for suitable extension in said opening of said ground plate. 22. The connector assembly of claim 21, wherein the shield includes a front shield and a rear shield covering the front insulator and the back insulator, respectively, and the ground plate is at least electrically connected to the back shield. A contact for assembling an electrical connector comprising: a circular first end and a square second end, comprising a pair of resilient angled protrusions projecting rearwardly provided thereon, further comprising one or more protrusions protruding forwardly; The contact. A conductive portion that allows electrical transmission between a comprehensive electrical filter component and a contact in an electrical connector assembly, said conductive portion comprising means for preventing the transfer of axial motion or torque from the contact to the electrical component. . The device of claim 24, wherein said means for preventing transmission of axial motion comprises first and two pairs of planar surfaces connected to a common base, each pair transverse to each other along a central longitudinal axis, Wherein said first pair of surfaces face electrical components and associated contacts and said second pair of surfaces provide a pair of stabilizing protrusions to prevent axial motion. A flexible manufacturing method in which the manufacturer produces an insert assembly as a semi-finished product for stocking up in stock so that the finished product can be precisely constructed according to the customer's design specification. Providing a first isolator defining an adjacent second path in communication with the first path; Providing a second insulator defining a plurality of passages corresponding to the first passage; Disposing a ground plate transversely to the passage between the first and second insulators, the ground plate having a through hole corresponding to the first passage and an embossment corresponding to a terminal end of the second passage; Disposing a conductive shield over the first and second insulators to form an absolutely necessary semifinished device or insert assembly; And configuring the insert assembly according to the customer's design specification. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the step of constructing the semifinished device according to the customer's design specification is one of the second passages wherein the electrical component is selected such that an electrode end of the electrical component contacts the relief of the ground plate. Inserting in; Inserting a contact into a selected first passage adjacent to the selected second passage; And inserting conductive means into the selected second passage to securely hold the electrical component therein and to prevent transmission of torque or rotational motion from the contact to the electrical component. system. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the step of preventing transmission of the torque from the contact to the electrical component comprises two generally “U” shaped portions having a planar surface protruding outwardly from each other on a common base. Configure the conductive portion as much as possible, and position the conductive portion so that the surface protruding out of the second “U” shaped portion faces the opposite side of the passageway to completely stabilize the conductive portion and prevent transmission of rotational motion therethrough. Flexible manufacturing method comprising the step of.