Connector architecture and insertion profile

摘要

Connector inserts and receptacles that provide a clear response to a user when a connector insert is properly inserted into a connector receptacle. One example may provide a connector system that provides a tactile response to a user when a connector insert is properly inserted into a connector receptacle. In other examples, the response provided to the user may be audible as well. The insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle may follow a force profile that includes an insertion profile defined by a substantially monotonically increasing resistance force from the beginning of insertion until an insertion peak is reached, followed by a click-through event leading to a final mating position.

主权项

1. A connector insert comprising:
an insert portion comprising: a front, two sides, and a top and a bottom, where the front includes two curved leading surfaces, each leading to one of the sides, such that the insert encounters a substantially monotonically increasing resistance force from a beginning of insertion of the insert into a corresponding receptacle until a peak is reached; the insert portion further comprising: two detents, one on each side of the insert portion, the detents forming curved retention surfaces, such that a click-through event follows the peak as the insert continues to be inserted, which is followed by a final mating point, wherein a resistance at the final mating point is less than fifteen percent of the peak; wherein the curved leading surfaces extend to the curved retention surfaces on each side of the insert portion.