Flexible electrical connection structure and fusion reaction device

By designing a flexible electrical connection structure and adjusting the position of the connection components by moving the support and adjustment base, the problem of unstable electrical connection between the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber was solved, thus improving the installation efficiency and operational stability of the device.

CN120879292AActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31HEFEI INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202511374506.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-25
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2045-09-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In tokamak fusion devices, the electrical connection between the blanket structure and the vacuum chamber is prone to instability due to deformation and positional displacement, leading to connection damage and affecting the installation efficiency and operational stability of the device.

Method used

A flexible electrical connection structure is designed, including a mounting component, a connecting component, and an adjusting base. The position of the connecting component is adjusted by moving the support and the adjusting base to form an adaptive conductive path, ensuring the stability of the connection during installation and operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation efficiency and connection stability of fusion reactors, simplifies the electrical connection process between the blanket structure and the vacuum chamber, and avoids deformation and damage to the connection components.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of fusion reaction devices, and discloses a flexible electrical connection structure and a fusion reaction device, and the flexible electrical connection structure comprises a first installation assembly, a second installation assembly and a connection assembly. The first installation assembly comprises an installation base, a supporting piece and an adjusting base, the supporting piece is connected with the installation base and can move in the first direction relative to the installation base, the adjusting base is connected with the supporting piece and can move in the second direction relative to the supporting piece, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. One end of the connecting assembly is connected with the adjusting seat, the other end of the connecting assembly is separably connected with the second mounting assembly, and the first mounting assembly, the connecting assembly and the second mounting assembly can form a conductive path. Therefore, the position of the connecting assembly can be adjusted through movement of the supporting piece and the adjusting seat. In the installing process or the working process, the position of the connecting assembly can be adjusted in a self-adaptive mode, the overall installing efficiency of the fusion reaction device is improved, and the connecting stability of the connecting assembly and the second installing assembly in the working process is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fusion reactor technology, and in particular to a flexible electrical connection structure and a fusion reactor. Background Technology

[0002] Controlled nuclear fusion utilizes a tokamak fusion device to magnetically confine high-temperature plasma, causing a fusion reaction within a vacuum chamber to release enormous energy, which is then converted for human use. In a tokamak fusion reactor, the plasma configuration typically employs an elongated interface. However, this elongated interface readily induces vertical displacement of the plasma. Once disturbed or the system goes out of control, the confinement equilibrium is broken, and the plasma will randomly move rapidly upwards or downwards along the vertical direction, resulting in plasma energy quenching and current collapse. This generates corona currents, which not only cause localized overheating or even ablation of components such as limiters, antennas, and cladding that are close to or directly in contact with the plasma, but also couple to surrounding metal components through a magnetic field, forming localized eddy currents and generating enormous instantaneous electromagnetic loads, causing the vacuum chamber and its support system to withstand tremendous impact.

[0003] The fusion reactor blanket system is installed inside the vacuum chamber, with its back pressed against the chamber and its front facing the plasma. When corona current is generated, the blanket needs to be connected to the vacuum chamber to form a closed loop. Simultaneously, it's necessary to protect the cooling pipes on all blanket modules from excessive current and provide an electrical grounding path for all blanket modules. While the electrical connection structure provides an electrical path between the blanket and the vacuum chamber, deformation and positional shifts inevitably occur during manufacturing, installation, and system operation. This makes the electrical connection structure between the blanket and the vacuum chamber susceptible to deformation, instability, and even damage. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible electrical connection structure and a fusion reaction device to simplify the installation process of the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber, and improve the stability of the electrical connection between the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a flexible electrical connection structure, comprising: A first mounting assembly includes a mounting base, a support member, and an adjusting base. The mounting base, the support member, and the adjusting base are all conductive. The support member is connected to the mounting base and is movable relative to the mounting base in a first direction. The adjusting base is connected to the support member and is movable relative to the support member in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. A second mounting component, the second mounting component being conductive; A connecting component, one end of which is connected to the adjusting seat and the other end of which is detachably connected to the second mounting component, wherein when the connecting component is connected to the second mounting component, the first mounting component, the connecting component, and the second mounting component can form a conductive path.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting assembly further includes a first connector, one end of the first connector being rotatably connected to the mounting base and having a rotating shaft extending along a second direction, and the other end of the first connector being rotatably connected to the support member and having a rotating shaft extending along a second direction; And / or, the first mounting assembly further includes a second connector, one end of which is rotatably connected to the support member and the pivot extends along a first direction, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the adjustment seat and the pivot extends along the first direction.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting seat is provided with a mounting channel extending along a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction, and the inner wall of the mounting channel having a first spherical surface. The connecting component passes through the installation channel, and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting component is provided with a rotating surface that mates with the first spherical surface. The rotating surface is connected to the first spherical surface and can rotate around the center of the first spherical surface.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting assembly includes a limiting ring connected to one end of the adjusting seat away from the support member, and a second spherical surface is provided on the inner wall of the limiting ring, the second spherical surface being adapted to and connected to the rotating surface.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting assembly includes a conductive post and a rotating ring. The conductive post is detachably connected to the second mounting assembly. The rotating ring is sleeved on the conductive post, and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring is spherical, forming the rotating surface.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting assembly further includes a first contact ring disposed within the mounting channel, the conductive post passing through the first contact ring and fitting against the inner wall of the first contact ring, and the first contact ring being deformable radially.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first contact ring includes a ring body and at least one contact piece, the contact piece being disposed on the inner side of the ring body, one end of the contact piece being connected to the ring body, and the other end being spaced apart from the ring body, the contact piece being in contact with the conductive post.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a storage space is formed between the mounting base, the support member and the adjusting base, and the storage space is in communication with the mounting channel; The connecting component further includes a positioning element, which is connected to the conductive post, and the conductive post is slidable relative to the positioning element in the third direction. The positioning element is disposed within the storage space, and the end of the positioning element away from the conductive post forms an arc-shaped surface, which abuts against the mounting base.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting assembly includes a base and a second contact ring. The base is provided with a connecting groove, the second contact ring is disposed within the connecting groove, and the second contact ring is deformable along its own radial direction. The end of the connecting component that is connected to the second mounting component is provided with a contact groove. The connecting component is inserted into the connecting groove, and the second contact ring is embedded in the contact groove.

[0014] The present invention also provides a fusion reaction device, comprising: Vacuum chamber; A cladding structure is disposed on the inner wall of the vacuum chamber; In the flexible electrical connection structure described above, the mounting base is connected to the cladding structure, and the second mounting assembly is connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the flexible electrical connection structure and fusion reaction device of this invention have the following advantages: The flexible electrical connection structure of this invention allows the support member of the first mounting component to move relative to the mounting base in a first direction, and the adjusting base to move relative to the support member in a second direction. Furthermore, the connecting component is connected to the adjusting base, thereby allowing the position of the connecting component to be adjusted through the movement of the support member and the adjusting base. During installation or operation, the position of the connecting component can be adaptively adjusted, improving the overall installation efficiency of the fusion reactor and enhancing the stability of the connection between the connecting component and the second mounting component during operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the flexible electrical connection structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the flexible electrical connection structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the first installation component and the connecting component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the first installation component provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support member provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the adjustment seat provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the adjustment seat provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the first mounting component provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the adjusting seat is displaced relative to the support member along the second direction.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conductive pillar provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first contact ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the second mounting component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the second mounting component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second contact ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure label: 110. First mounting component; 111. Mounting base; 1111. First ear plate; 112. Support member; 1121. Second ear plate; 1122. Third ear plate; 1123. Through hole; 113. Adjustment seat; 1131. Fourth ear plate; 1132. Mounting channel; 1133. First spherical surface; 1134. Stepped portion; 114. First connector; 115. Second connector; 116. Limiting ring; 117. First contact ring; 1171. Ring body; 1172. Contact piece; 120. Second mounting component; 121. Base; 1211. Connecting groove; 1212. Guide surface; 1213. Fixing post; 122. Second contact ring; 1221. Inner contact wall; 1222. Outer contact wall; 123. Welding seat; 130. Connecting component; 131. Conductive post; 1311. Contact groove; 1312. Limiting protrusion; 132. Rotating ring; 1321. Rotating surface; 133. Positioning element; 1331. Fixing block; 134. Elastic element; 135. Connecting post; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0036] A fusion reactor device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vacuum chamber, a cladding structure, and a flexible electrical connection structure as described below. The cladding structure is disposed on the inner wall of the vacuum chamber. A first mounting component 110 of the flexible electrical connection structure is connected to the cladding structure, and a second mounting component 120 of the flexible electrical connection structure is connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber. When the first mounting component 110, the connecting component 130, and the second mounting component 120 of the flexible electrical connection structure are sequentially connected, the first mounting component 110, the connecting component 130, and the second mounting component 120 form a conductive path connecting the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a flexible electrical connection structure, including a first mounting component 110, a second mounting component 120, and a connection component 130.

[0038] Specifically, the first mounting assembly 110 includes a mounting base 111, a support member 112, and an adjusting base 113. The support member 112 is connected to the mounting base 111 and is movable relative to the mounting base 111 in a first direction X. The adjusting base 113 is connected to the support member 112 and is movable relative to the support member 112 in a second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X. One end of the connecting assembly 130 is connected to the adjusting base 113, and the other end is detachably connected to the second mounting assembly 120. The second mounting assembly 120, the mounting base 111, the support member 112, and the adjusting base 113 are all conductive. When the connecting assembly 130 is connected to the second mounting assembly 120, the first mounting assembly 110, the connecting assembly 130, and the second mounting assembly 120 form a conductive path. Specifically, the mounting base 111, the support member 112, the adjusting base 113, the connecting assembly 130, and the second mounting assembly 120 form a conductive path.

[0039] One of the first mounting assembly 110 and the second mounting assembly 120 is connected to the vacuum chamber, and the other is connected to the cladding structure. For example, the mounting base 111 of the first mounting assembly 110 is connected to the cladding structure, and the second mounting assembly 120 is connected to the peripheral wall of the vacuum chamber. Figure 1 As shown, the mounting base 111 and the support member 112 can be plate-shaped. The mounting base 111, the support member 112, and the adjusting base 113 are arranged sequentially, with the adjusting base 113 facing the second mounting assembly 120. The connecting assembly 130 is connected to the adjusting base 113. When the vacuum chamber or cladding structure deforms or shifts, the support member 112 moves relative to the mounting base 111 along the first direction X, thereby causing the adjusting base 113 to move in the first direction X, and thus causing the connecting structure to move along the first direction X; the adjusting base 113 moves relative to the support member 112 along the second direction Y, thereby causing the connecting assembly 130 to move along the second direction Y.

[0040] In this way, the position of the connecting assembly 130 in the first direction X and the second direction Y can be adjusted by the support member 112 and the adjusting seat 113 to connect with the second mounting assembly 120. When the cladding structure is installed on the vacuum chamber, it is only necessary to install and tighten it according to the predetermined position to ensure the adaptive assembly of the electrical connection structure between the two, saving the position adjustment steps of the cladding structure, simplifying the installation process, and improving the overall installation efficiency of the fusion reactor. Furthermore, when the connecting assembly 130 is connected to the second mounting assembly 120, and the relative position between the vacuum chamber and the cladding structure changes due to deformation or displacement during the operation of the fusion reactor, the connecting assembly 130 can drive the adjusting seat 113 and the support member 112 to move, achieving adaptive adjustment, so that the connecting assembly 130 remains connected to both the first mounting assembly 110 and the second mounting assembly 120, and avoids deformation of the connecting assembly 130 and the first mounting assembly 110.

[0041] According to the flexible electrical connection structure of the present invention, by enabling the support member 112 of the first mounting assembly 110 to move relative to the mounting base 111 in a first direction X, and the adjusting base 113 to move relative to the support member 112 in a second direction Y, and by connecting the connecting assembly 130 to the adjusting base 113, the position of the connecting assembly 130 can be adjusted by the movement of the support member 112 and the adjusting base 113. Thus, during installation or operation, the position of the connecting assembly 130 can be adaptively adjusted, improving the overall installation efficiency of the fusion reactor and enhancing the stability of the connection between the connecting assembly 130 and the second mounting assembly 120 during operation.

[0042] like Figures 4 to 8As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the first mounting assembly 110 further includes a first connector 114. One end of the first connector 114 is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the rotating shaft extends along the second direction Y. The other end of the first connector 114 is rotatably connected to the support member 112, and the rotating shaft extends along the second direction Y. Specifically, there is at least one first connector 114, which is sheet-shaped. The mounting base 111 is provided with at least one first connecting portion, which includes at least two spaced-apart first ear plates 1111. The support plate is provided with at least one second connecting portion, which includes at least two spaced-apart second ear plates 1121. The second connecting portion is correspondingly provided to the first connecting portion. One end of the first connector 114 is located between two adjacent first ear plates 1111 and is rotatably connected to the first ear plates 1111 by bolts or a pivot shaft. The other end of the first connector 114 is located between two adjacent second ear plates 1121 and is rotatably connected to the second ear plates 1121 by bolts or a pivot shaft. The pivot between the first connector 114 and the first ear plate 1111, and the pivot between the first connector 114 and the second ear plate 1121, both extend along the second direction Y. This allows the support member 112 to translate relative to the mounting base 111 in the first direction X.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first mounting assembly 110 further includes a second connector 115. One end of the second connector 115 is rotatably connected to the support member 112, and the pivot extends along a first direction X. The other end of the second connector 115 is rotatably connected to the adjusting seat, and the pivot extends along the first direction X. Specifically, there is at least one second connector 115, which is sheet-shaped. The support member 112 is provided with at least one third connecting portion, which includes at least two spaced-apart third ear plates 1122. The adjusting seat 113 is provided with at least one fourth connecting portion, which includes at least two spaced-apart fourth ear plates 1131. The fourth connecting portion is correspondingly provided to the third connecting portion. One end of the second connector 115 is located between two adjacent third ear plates 1122 and is rotatably connected to the third ear plates 1122 by bolts or a pivot. The other end of the second connector 115 is located between two adjacent fourth ear plates 1131 and is rotatably connected to the fourth ear plates 1131 by bolts or a pivot. The pivots between the second connector 115 and the third ear plate 1122, and between the second connector 115 and the fourth ear plate 1131, are both along the second direction Y. Figure 4 As shown, the first ear plate 1111 is located on the side of the mounting base 111 facing the support member 112, the second ear plate 1121 is located on the side of the support member 112 away from the mounting base 111, the third ear plate 1122 is located on the side of the support member 112 away from the adjusting base 113, and the fourth ear plate 1131 is located on the side of the adjusting base 113 facing the support member 112.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting seat 113 is provided with an installation channel 1132 extending along a third direction Z. The third direction Z is perpendicular to both the first direction X and the second direction Y. The inner wall of the installation channel 1132 has a first spherical surface 1133, and the center of the first spherical surface 1133 is located on the central axis of the installation channel 1132. A connecting assembly 130 passes through the installation channel 1132, and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting assembly 130 is provided with a rotating surface 1321 that mates with the first spherical surface 1133. The rotating surface 1321 is connected to the first spherical surface 1133 and can rotate around the center of the first spherical surface 1133. The connecting assembly 130 extends along the third direction Z, and the connecting assembly 130 and the adjusting seat 113 are rotatably connected through the rotating surface 1321 and the first spherical surface 1133. The connecting assembly 130 can rotate around the center of the first spherical surface 1133 to accommodate the relative deflection between the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber. This increases the adjustability of the connection component 130 and further improves the connection stability between the connection component 130 and the second mounting base 111.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting assembly 130 includes a conductive post 131 and a rotating ring 132. The conductive post 131 is detachably connected to the second mounting assembly 120. The rotating ring 132 is sleeved on the conductive post 131. The outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring 132 is spherical and forms a rotating surface 1321. The center of the sphere of the rotating surface 1321 is located on the central axis of the rotating ring 132, and in the axial direction of the rotating ring 132, the center of the sphere of the rotating surface 1321 is located at the middle of the rotating ring 132. Specifically, as shown... Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, one end of the conductive post 131 is connected to the second mounting assembly 120, and the other end is provided with a limiting protrusion 1312. The limiting protrusion 1312 can abut against the side of the adjusting seat 113 away from the second mounting seat 111 to limit the relative position of the conductive post 131 and the adjusting seat 113. The rotating ring 132 is a ring structure with a spherical outer circumference. The rotating ring 132 is sleeved on the conductive post 131 and is connected to the conductive post 131 with an overfit.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first mounting assembly 110 includes a limiting ring 116, which is connected to the end of the adjusting seat 113 away from the support member 112. A second spherical surface is provided on the inner wall of the limiting ring 116, which is adapted to and connected to the rotating surface 1321. The limiting ring 116 can limit the movement of the connecting assembly 130. Specifically, a first spherical surface 1133 is provided at the end of the mounting channel 1132 near the limiting ring 116, and the inner wall of the limiting ring 116 forms the second spherical surface. The center of the second spherical surface is located on the central axis of the limiting ring 116. The center of the second spherical surface coincides with the center of the first spherical surface 1133, and they have the same radius. After the limiting ring 116 is installed on the adjusting seat 113, the second spherical surface and the first spherical surface 1133 form a continuous spherical surface. The rotating surface 1321 of the rotating ring 132 is in contact with both the first spherical surface 1133 and the second spherical surface. The centers of the first spherical surface 1133 and the second spherical surface are both located on the plane at the connection between the limiting ring 116 and the adjusting seat 113. The limiting ring 116 can limit the rotation ring 132 in the third direction Z.

[0047] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the first mounting assembly 110 further includes a first contact ring 117. The first contact ring 117 is disposed within the mounting channel 1132 and is located away from the limiting ring 116. The conductive post 131 passes through the first contact ring 117 and is in contact with the inner wall of the first contact ring 117. The first contact ring 117 is deformable radially. Specifically, a step portion 1134 is formed within the mounting channel 1132, such that the inner diameter of the end of the mounting channel 1132 away from the limiting ring 116 is larger than the inner diameter of the end of the mounting channel 1132 near the limiting ring 116. The first contact ring 117 is disposed at the end of the mounting channel 1132 away from the limiting ring 116 and abuts against the step portion 1134 for limiting. The outer wall of the first contact ring 117 is in contact with the inner wall of the mounting channel 1132, and the inner wall of the first contact ring 117 is in contact with the peripheral wall of the conductive post 131. The first contact ring 117 is deformable radially, changing the distance between its inner and outer walls. When the conductive post 131 rotates around the center of the first spherical surface 1133, the inner and outer walls of the first contact ring 117 move closer or further apart under the action of the conductive post 131, while maintaining contact with the inner wall of the first contact ring 117. The first contact ring 117 is conductive. When the conductive post 131 rotates around the center of the first spherical surface 1133, the first contact ring 117 maintains stable contact with the adjusting seat 113 and the conductive post 131, ensuring stable electrical conduction between the conductive post 131 and the adjusting seat 113.

[0048] like Figure 12As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the first contact ring 117 includes a ring body 1171 and at least one contact piece 1172. The contact piece 1172 is disposed on the inner side of the ring body 1171, spaced apart from the inner wall of the ring body 1171. One end of the contact piece 1172 is connected to the ring body 1171, and the other end is suspended and spaced apart from the ring body 1171. The side of the contact piece 1172 facing away from the ring body 1171 forms the inner wall of the first contact ring 117, and the outer wall of the ring body 1171 forms the outer wall of the first contact ring 117. The contact piece 1172 is in contact with the conductive post 131. When the pressure applied to the contact piece 1172 by the conductive post 131 changes due to its rotation around the center of the first spherical surface 1133, the contact piece 1172 can undergo elastic deformation within a certain range to move closer to or away from the inner wall of the ring body 1171. Figure 12 In the example, there are multiple contact pieces 1172, which are distributed circumferentially along the ring body 1171.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage space is formed between the mounting base 111, the support member 112, and the adjusting base 113, and the storage space communicates with the mounting channel 1132. The connecting assembly 130 also includes a positioning member 133, which is connected to the conductive post 131, and the conductive post 131 is slidable relative to the positioning member 133 along a third direction Z. The positioning member 133 is disposed within the storage space, and the end of the positioning member 133 away from the conductive post 131 forms an arc-shaped surface, which abuts against the mounting base 111. Specifically, as... Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the support member 112 has through holes 1123 extending through both sides to form a storage space communicating with the installation channel 1132 between the mounting base 111, the support member 112, and the adjusting base 113. One end of the positioning member 133 abuts against the mounting base 111, and the other end is connected to the conductive post 131, and the end face of the positioning member 133 abutting against the mounting base 111 forms an arc-shaped surface.

[0050] like Figure 3As shown, the positioning member 133 is columnar, and the conductive post 131 is sleeved on the positioning member 133 and can slide relative to the positioning member 133 along the third direction Z to adjust the position of the conductive post 131 in the third direction Z. The connecting assembly 130 also includes an elastic member 134 and a connecting post 135. The positioning member 133 has a channel extending through both ends along the third direction Z. One end of the connecting post 135 is located in the channel on the positioning member 133, and the other end is located in and connected to the conductive post 131. The connecting post 135 can slide relative to the positioning member 133. One end of the elastic member 134 is connected to the positioning member 133, and the other end is connected to the conductive post 131. The elastic member 134 exerts a force on the conductive post 131 along the third direction Z and away from the positioning member 133. The elastic member 134 can be a spring and is sleeved on the connecting post 135. The connecting post 135 and the conductive post 131 can be threaded together. Figure 3 As shown, a fixing block 1331 is provided at the end of the positioning member 133 that abuts against the mounting base 111. The fixing block 1331 is located within the channel of the positioning member 133, and the side of the fixing block 1331 outside the channel forms an arc-shaped surface with the end face of the positioning member 133. During installation, the connecting post 135 passes through the channel on the positioning member 133, and the elastic member 134 is sleeved on the connecting post 135, connecting the connecting post 135 to the conductive post 131, and making both ends of the elastic member 134 abut against the positioning member 133 and the conductive post 131 respectively. Then, the fixing block 1331 is installed on the positioning member 133, so that the end face of the positioning member 133 that abuts against the mounting base 111 forms an arc-shaped surface.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the second mounting assembly 120 includes a base 121 and a second contact ring 122. The base 121 has a connecting groove 1211, and the second contact ring 122 is disposed in the connecting groove 1211 and is deformable along its own radial direction. One end of the connecting assembly 130 connected to the second mounting assembly 120 has a contact groove 1311. The connecting assembly 130 is inserted into the connecting groove 1211, and the second contact ring 122 is embedded in the contact groove 1311. Specifically, as shown... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the base 121 has a connecting groove 1211 with an opening facing the conductive post 131. A fixing post 1213 is located at the bottom of the connecting groove 1211. The second contact ring 122 is sleeved on the fixing post 1213 and spaced apart from the side wall of the connecting groove 1211. Figure 10As shown, the end of the conductive post 131 used for connecting to the second mounting assembly 120 is provided with a contact groove 1311. When the conductive post 131 is connected to the second mounting assembly 120, the conductive post 131 is inserted into the connecting groove 1211, and the second contact ring 122 is embedded in the contact groove 1311. The second contact ring 122 is deformable in its own radial direction to provide a certain frictional force between the second contact ring 122 and the sidewall of the contact groove 1311, preventing the conductive post 131 and the second mounting assembly 120 from disengaging due to minor disturbances. For example, as... Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the second contact ring 122 has an inner contact wall 1221 and an outer contact wall 1222, with a gap between them, such that the peripheral wall of the second contact ring 122 has a U-shaped cross-section in a plane parallel to its own axis. The inner contact wall 1221 fits against the outer wall of the fixing post 1213, and the outer contact wall 1222 fits against the inner peripheral wall of the contact groove 1311. The second contact ring 122 is subjected to radial pressure, causing the outer contact wall 1222 to move closer to the inner contact wall 1221, reducing the outer diameter of the second contact ring 122, thereby allowing the second contact ring 122 to embed into the contact groove 1311. Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, the opening of the connecting groove 1211 is funnel-shaped, so that the inner wall of the connecting groove 1211 forms a guide surface 1212 to guide the conductive post 131, facilitating the insertion of the guide post into the connecting groove 1211. The second mounting assembly 120 also includes a welding seat 123, which is used for welding connection with the vacuum chamber. The base 121 can be connected to the welding seat 123 by screws.

[0052] In some embodiments, the mounting base 111, the first connector 114, the support 112, the second connector 115, the adjusting base 113, the first contact ring 117, the conductive post 131, the second contact ring 122, the base 121, and the welding base 123 are all conductive. When the connecting assembly 130 is connected to the second mounting assembly 120, the mounting base 111, the first connector 114, the support 112, the second connector 115, the adjusting base 113, the first contact ring 117, the conductive post 131, the second contact ring 122, the base 121, and the welding base 123 form a conductive path.

[0053] The working process of this invention is as follows: Assemble the first mounting assembly 110 and the connecting assembly 130. Secure the mounting base 111 to the cladding structure using bolts or other fasteners, ensuring that the first mounting assembly 110 and the connecting assembly 130 are located on the side of the cladding structure facing the inner wall of the vacuum chamber. Securely mount the welding base 123 to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber. Then, connect the base 121 to the welding base 123 and securely mount the second contact ring 122 into the connecting groove 1211 of the base 121. Insert the conductive post 131 into the connecting groove 1211, and embed the second contact ring 122 into the contact groove 1311 of the conductive post 131. Finally, install and fix the cladding structure to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber according to the predetermined position.

[0054] In summary, this embodiment of the invention provides a flexible electrical connection structure. This structure allows the support member 112 of the first mounting assembly 110 to move relative to the mounting base 111 in a first direction X, and the adjusting base 113 to move relative to the support member 112 in a second direction Y. The connecting assembly 130 is connected to the adjusting base 113, thereby adjusting the position of the connecting assembly 130 in a first position and a second position. Through the cooperation of the first spherical surface 1133 on the first mounting assembly 110 and the rotating surface 1321 on the connecting assembly 130, the connecting assembly 130 can rotate around the center of the first spherical surface 1133, thereby adjusting the angle between the connecting assembly 130 and the third direction Z. The relative sliding of the conductive post 131 and the fixing member of the connecting assembly 130 in the third direction Z adjusts the position of the end of the connecting assembly 130 connected to the second mounting assembly 120 in the third direction Z. In this way, the flexible electrical connection structure can be adaptively adjusted in multiple directions, which simplifies the installation process of the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber on the one hand, and improves the connection stability between the connection component 130 and the second mounting component 120 on the other hand, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection between the cladding structure and the vacuum chamber.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should be pointed out that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and substitutions without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible electrical connection structure, characterized in that, include: The first mounting assembly (110) includes a mounting base (111), a support member (112), and an adjusting base (113). The mounting base (111), the support member (112), and the adjusting base (113) are all conductive. The support member (112) is connected to the mounting base (111) and is movable relative to the mounting base (111) in a first direction (X). The adjusting base (113) is connected to the support member (112) and is movable relative to the support member (112) in a second direction (Y). The second direction (Y) is perpendicular to the first direction (X). The second mounting component (120) is conductive; A connecting component (130) is provided, one end of which is connected to the adjusting seat (113) and the other end of which is detachably connected to the second mounting component (120). When the connecting component (130) is connected to the second mounting component (120), the first mounting component (110), the connecting component (130), and the second mounting component (120) form a conductive path.

2. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting assembly (110) further includes a first connector (114), one end of which is rotatably connected to the mounting base (111) and the pivot extends along the second direction (Y), and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the support member (112) and the pivot extends along the second direction (Y). And / or, the first mounting assembly (110) further includes a second connector (115), one end of which is rotatably connected to the support (112) and the pivot extends along a first direction (X), and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the adjustment seat (113) and the pivot extends along a first direction (X).

3. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment seat (113) is provided with an installation channel (1132) extending along a third direction (Z), which is perpendicular to both the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y). The inner wall of the installation channel (1132) has a first spherical surface (1133). The connecting component (130) passes through the mounting channel (1132), and the outer peripheral surface of the connecting component (130) is provided with a rotating surface (1321) that cooperates with the first spherical surface (1133). The rotating surface (1321) is connected to the first spherical surface (1133) and can rotate around the center of the first spherical surface (1133).

4. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first mounting assembly (110) includes a limiting ring (116), which is connected to the end of the adjusting seat (113) away from the support (112). The inner wall of the limiting ring (116) is provided with a second spherical surface, which is adapted to and connected to the rotating surface (1321).

5. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (130) includes a conductive post (131) and a rotating ring (132). The conductive post (131) is detachably connected to the second mounting assembly (120). The rotating ring (132) is sleeved on the conductive post (131). The outer circumferential surface of the rotating ring (132) is spherical and forms the rotating surface (1321).

6. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first mounting assembly (110) also includes a first contact ring (117), which is disposed in the mounting channel (1132). The conductive post (131) passes through the first contact ring (117) and fits against the inner wall of the first contact ring (117). The first contact ring (117) is deformable along its own radial direction.

7. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first contact ring (117) includes a ring body (1171) and at least one contact piece (1172). The contact piece (1172) is disposed on the inner side of the ring body (1171). One end of the contact piece (1172) is connected to the ring body (1171), and the other end is spaced apart from the ring body (1171). The contact piece (1172) is in contact with the conductive post (131).

8. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, A storage space is formed between the mounting base (111), the support member (112), and the adjusting base (113), and the storage space is connected to the mounting channel (1132); The connecting component (130) further includes a positioning element (133), which is connected to the conductive post (131) and the conductive post (131) is slidable relative to the positioning element (133) along the third direction (Z). The positioning element (133) is located in the storage space, and the end of the positioning element (133) away from the conductive post (131) forms an arc-shaped surface, which abuts against the mounting base (111).

9. The flexible electrical connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting assembly (120) includes a base (121) and a second contact ring (122). The base (121) has a connecting groove (1211), and the second contact ring (122) is disposed in the connecting groove (1211). The second contact ring (122) is deformable along its own radial direction. The end of the connecting component (130) connected to the second mounting component (120) is provided with a contact groove (1311), the connecting component (130) is inserted into the connecting groove (1211), and the second contact ring (122) is embedded in the contact groove (1311).

10. A fusion reaction device, characterized in that, include: Vacuum chamber; A cladding structure is disposed on the inner wall of the vacuum chamber; The flexible electrical connection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting base (111) is connected to the cladding structure, and the second mounting assembly (120) is connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber.

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