Title :
Structural optimization of contact springs of electrical connectors using response surface methodology
Author :
Kun-Nan Chen ; Fu-Tsuen Gau ; Cheng-Chin Chu ; Cheng, Hsien-Chie
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Tungnan Univ., Taipei
Abstract :
In the present work, with the help of RSA, a minimum stress design, which minimizes the von Mises stress in the contact spring after connection, will be presented. The optimum design maximizes the reliability of the contact springs, as far as reducing the stress is concerned.
Keywords :
electric connectors; mechanical contact; optimisation; reliability; response surface methodology; springs (mechanical); contact springs; electrical connectors; reliability; response surface methodology; structural optimization; von Mises stress; Connectors; Contacts; Design optimization; Force measurement; Least squares approximation; Optimization methods; Response surface methodology; Springs; Stress; Surface fitting;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Materials and Packaging, 2008. EMAP 2008. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Taipei
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3620-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3621-7
DOI :
10.1109/EMAP.2008.4784273
