Electric Switches TRIZ Cases

Magnetic loops push DC arcs into the chamber exhaust and gas inlet faster, speeding extinction and reducing damage to current-carrying equipment.

An adapter with cable sleeves relieves breaker stress, keeps switch access clear, and speeds maintenance without tie-rod removal.

A moving magnetic shield and permanent magnet confine arc motion between relay contacts, reducing repeated arcing and extinction time.

Internal snap connections lock the terminal contact and key cylinder together while compressing an O-ring to block tampering and environmental exposure.

A separate pulling member releases the lock without using the switch button, preventing accidental pull-out and simplifying the breaker layout.

Segmented magnets shape DC relay arc paths to drive arcs outward, protecting center components regardless of current direction.

Internal snap connections lock the terminal contact and key cylinder housings together to resist tampering, wear, and environmental exposure.

Asymmetric magnet and yoke fields drive relay arcs outward regardless of current direction, protecting internal parts and speeding extinction.

Alternating-polarity magnets create a fixed arc path in a DC relay, steering discharge away from the center to prevent internal damage.

A spring-loaded cover and lever latch block unintended ladder switch presses during boarding while keeping retrofit access practical.

Detects reverse DC wiring before switch closure and trips the breaker using auxiliary energy to prevent reverse-voltage damage.

Real-time current and dI/dt estimation times mechanical and static switch isolation to interrupt faults while limiting arcs and switch damage.

A sliding cover and push rod trigger the microswitch at the right state change, improving electrical interlock reliability and reducing misoperation.

High coil current heats frozen relay contacts quickly, then a lower holding current prevents unwanted switching and contact wear.

A lever-style bracket shifts the push switch away from the roller shaft, enabling tighter roller spacing and accurate actuation in compact devices.

A three-surface magnet and matching yoke constrain relay magnet movement in all directions, cutting flux leakage and preserving arc interruption.

A mechanical switch with diversion and energy absorption branches cuts transfer time while limiting loss and improving overload resilience.

Folded leg tabs lock the operating mechanism to the molded base, cutting assembly complexity while enabling pre-assembly testing.

A pre-switch functional test drives the interruption unit between high- and low-ohmic states to block faulty activation in low-voltage circuits.

Covered dual buttons and a timed simultaneous press block accidental inhaler activation by children while keeping adult use practical.

A bushing and resilient member let the OLTC housing fastener absorb motion and dynamic loads while reducing bolt wear and alignment stress.

A deformable sleeve hides the atomizer key while preserving accurate button pressing, improving housing integration and grip.

Two separable contact sets and staged vents cut let-through energy and peak arc pressure in a miniature circuit breaker.

A semiconductor breaker isolates short-circuit overcurrent fast, then retries reconnection to restore loads without manual reset.

A removable display with orientation sensing keeps circuit breaker information readable in any mounting position while simplifying maintenance.

Rotational and axial positioning keeps movable contacts disengaged during tap changer assembly and disassembly to prevent mechanical damage.

A double-support holder guides the slider through fewer tolerance interfaces, improving switch stability and movement under external pressure.

Multi-material 3D printing combines conductive and non-conductive regions into deformable inputs that eliminate assembly and post-processing.

Voltage-adjusted current thresholds let a low-voltage circuit breaker interrupt faults quickly while protecting semiconductor switches from thermal overload.

Magnetic arc guidance and fin blocks split and extinguish HVDC fuse arcs, cutting fuse length and mass while improving fire safety.

An integrated plastic spring frame replaces multi-part rotary switch detents, cutting assembly cost, grease use, and contamination.

A plate-case ventilation route releases relay moisture through a winding path that limits dust, bugs, and terminal-borne contaminants.

An LED trip indicator module makes tripped breakers easy to spot in dark or crowded panels and also signals remaining battery life.

Closed-loop signal checking triggers switch arrays to replace abnormal signal processors with backups and maintain circuit reliability.

A segmented vent path between the plate and case releases moisture while limiting dust, bugs, and terminal-borne contaminants.

A modular trip bar adds variable current adjustment to molded case circuit breakers without complex manufacturing changes or extra fasteners.

A brief controlled load interruption lets an electronic circuit breaker calculate line impedance and estimate short-circuit current without damaging the load.

Polymeric rotating parts and a universal torsion spring layout simplify snap-action switch box assembly and remove added electrical insulation.

A recessed switch insert nests most of an electrical module inside the base, saving box space, easing shallow-wall installation, and reducing jamming.

Printed surrounding and connecting wires add proximity sensing to a membrane keyboard while avoiding costly, thicker sheet metal layers.

A heat sink and thermal interface keep a moveable contactor cooled in the open position, overcoming air-gap-limited heat dissipation.

A magnetic rigid member embedded in the insulating base prevents heat deformation and suppresses flux leakage in an electromagnetic relay.

A soft magnetic member with strong and weak attraction zones creates click feedback while limiting leakage flux near adjacent devices.

Pressure sensors placed between piezoelectric transducers help a conjoined key distinguish finger actions and reduce key-to-key interference.

Hidden dual controls require a timed release action before use, preventing child misuse while keeping adult inhaler operation simple.

Separate control and power modules let one protection unit handle different pole counts and fault settings with faster current interruption.

An open cantilever button structure suppresses skew from pressing center deviation, improving touch switch triggering and press feel.

A single-piece phase terminal doubles as the heat sink, improving thermal conduction, cutting junctions, and simplifying cut-off assembly.

A Halbach array and magnet part create a one-way magnetic field that pushes DC relay arcs outward, protecting internal components and improving durability.