Connector for a drive unit

By employing a detachable connector design in the drive system, the control system is disconnected before the energy supply system, solving the problem of system downtime when replacing a single drive unit. This allows for individual replacement without affecting the operation of other units, improving system reliability and efficiency.

CN116670946BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-27SIEMENS AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202180087174.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-12-22
Filing Date
2021-12-21
Publication Date
2026-03-27
Estimated Expiration
2041-12-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In a distributed drive system with multiple drive units, the entire system must be shut down when replacing a single drive unit, causing system downtime.

Method used

The design employs a detachable connector, with the energy supply system and drive unit connected via a first connector and the control system and drive unit connected via a second connector. The method ensures that the connection between the control system and drive unit is disconnected before the connection with the energy supply system, so that the drive unit can be replaced independently without affecting the operation of other units.

Benefits of technology

This allows for the replacement of individual drive units without shutting down the entire drive system, maintaining continuous system operation and reducing downtime and the risk of equipment damage.

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Abstract

The application discloses a drive system (1) having a plurality of drive units (2), wherein the drive units (2) each comprise a converter (3) and preferably a motor (4), an energy supply system (5) designed to supply electrical energy to the drive units (2), and a control system (6) comprising a control computer (8) and at least one control line (9), wherein the control system (8) is designed to transmit control commands to the drive units (2). The drive system (1) is characterized in that the energy supply system (5) and the drive units (2) are connected to one another in a detachable manner via first connectors, preferably via plug connections, and the control system (6) and the drive units (2) are connected to one another in a detachable manner via second connectors, preferably via plug connections.
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