Modular Electrical Device with Optimized Cable Connections
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Summary
Problems
Conventional modular electrical devices face challenges in providing simple and convenient connections for conductive cables, with existing terminals often requiring complex screw-based connections or limited space for cable insertion and removal.
Innovation solutions
The modular electrical device features two insertion orifices for conductive cables arranged one in front of the other, with associated control keys positioned accordingly, allowing for larger orifice sizes and individual cable connection/disconnection buttons, optimizing space usage and ease of access within a half-module width configuration.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If two insertion orifices are arranged side by side in a half-module width, then the device maintains compact modular format, but the orifices become size-limited and control keys become difficult to access
Why choose this principle:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional side-by-side arrangement of insertion orifices to a three-dimensional configuration where one orifice is positioned in front and another in back of the device. This dimensional change allows both orifices to be optimally sized without competing for lateral space, while control keys remain accessible on the front face.
Principle concept:
If control keys are placed adjacent to insertion orifices in a compact arrangement, then the device maintains small footprint, but individual control and accessibility are reduced
Why choose this principle:
The patent extracts the control keys from the constrained space adjacent to the orifices and positions them on the front face of the device. This separation allows control keys to be optimally positioned for accessibility while insertion orifices maintain their optimal sizing in the rear and side positions.
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Data Source
AI summary:
The modular electrical device features two insertion orifices for conductive cables arranged one in front of the other, with associated control keys positioned accordingly, allowing for larger orifice sizes and individual cable connection/disconnection buttons, optimizing space usage and ease of access within a half-module width configuration.
Abstract
The apparatus i.e. bipolar modular circuit breaker (10), has right front and rear introduction openings (23, 24) provided for conductive cables. Pushers are associated with elastic strips. The front introduction opening is in front of the rear introduction opening. A control key (33) associated with the front introduction opening is adjacent to and in front of the front introduction opening. The key associated with the rear introduction opening is adjacent to and behind the front introduction opening and adjacent to and in front of the rear introduction opening.