Design Optimization of Electrical Connector Assembly using FEA

Title

Design Optimization of Electrical Connector Assembly using FEA

Creator

Rohith R.; Shivakumar S.; Niranjana S.J.; Umesh V.; Darshan S.M.; Sasidhar J.

Description

Due to the increasing number of devices and systems connected to an electric system, the need for reliable and high-quality electrical connectors has become more prevalent. This project aims to optimize the design of an electrical connector during its two most critical stages: insertion and retention of housing using FEA. A structural analysis is performed during the insertion and retention stages of housing. This process involves calculating the dimensional deformations and maximum strains developed during the steps mentioned above to determine the reliable functioning of electrical contacts. The input geometry is fed to the finite element analysis. The forces applied on the connectors latch on their respective connection are ensured to be under the limit. The analysis and simulation results are reflected to validate the safe forces in the connector assembly and a proper justification for an experimental set up in the laboratory. 2022, Books and Journals Private Ltd.. All rights reserved.

Source

Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, Vol-70, No. 8, pp. 233-237.

Date

2022-01-01

Publisher

Books and Journals Private Ltd.

Subject

ANSYS Mechanical APDL; Electrical Connector; housing latch

Coverage

Rohith R., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India; Shivakumar S., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India; Niranjana S.J., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India; Umesh V., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India; Darshan S.M., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India; Sasidhar J., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST University, Bangalore, 560074, India

Rights

All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access

Relation

ISSN: 222755; CODEN: JMMFA

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2022/31981

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