Modular Actuating Drive Connection Module Groove-Bed Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing actuating drives for applications like ventilation flaps and valves face challenges in accommodating different types of cable connections for electrical power supply, limiting their versatility and requiring separate cabling for sensors, which increases complexity and costs.
Innovation Solution
An actuating drive with a modular housing design that incorporates an exchangeable connection module using a groove-bead connection system, allowing for various cable connections and sensor integrations, enabling flexible and efficient electrical power supply and communication without separate cabling, and allowing for easy assembly and replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional electrical cable connections are used, then reliable power supply is achieved, but versatility for different cable connection types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The connection module is designed with a universal groove-bead connection interface that can accommodate different types of cable connections (e.g., rigid conduit screw connections, flexible cables) through a single standardized mounting structure. The groove formed by the first and second ribs can receive various bead configurations, enabling one connection module design to serve multiple cable connection purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connection system is segmented into a modular connection module that can be independently assembled and replaced. The connection module separates the cable connection interface from the actuating drive housing, allowing different cable types to be connected through the same module type without redesigning the entire electrical connection system.
2Device complexity
If separate cabling for sensors is used, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but device complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection module merges multiple electrical connection functions into a single integrated component. It combines power supply connections and sensor signal connections through the same groove-bead interface, eliminating the need for separate cabling paths and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility for both power and communication.
3Ease of repair
If fixed electrical connections are used, then manufacturing simplicity is achieved, but ease of repair and replacement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The groove and bead structures are pre-formed during the molding or manufacturing process of the connection module and housing, respectively. This preliminary formation of the connection interface eliminates the need for additional assembly steps or complex fastening mechanisms, making the detachable connection as easy to manufacture as fixed connections while enabling simple replacement.
Data Source
AI summary
An actuating drive contains a housing which has a first housing part and a second housing part. The two housing parts each have an edge, each edge having an end face, and the two end faces face each other when the two housing parts are joined. The first housing part and the second housing part can be detachably joined. The actuating drive is configured to accommodate an exchangeable connection module for a cable feed. The exchangeable connection module can be inserted into an opening of the first edge of the first housing part and the exchangeable connection module can be connected in a form-closed manner to the end faces of the edges in a region of the opening when the two housing parts are joined. Thus, an actuating drive, in particular for ventilation flaps or fire dampers, having high flexibility in the electrical connection contacting is provided.