Adapter Plate Mounting for Connection Devices on Closed Walls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection devices in control technology are limited in their ability to be mounted on closed walls without damaging the elements or requiring complex constructions, and they often struggle with dust and moisture penetration.
Innovation Solution
An adapter plate with a cutout for accommodating raised elements of the connection device, allowing it to be mounted on a closed wall while preventing dust and moisture ingress, and featuring holders for easy mounting on rails or walls, with adjustable protective elements for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If connection devices are mounted on closed walls using conventional methods, then mounting is possible, but elements of the connection device are damaged or complex constructions are required
Solution Approach 1:
An adapter plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the connection device and the closed wall. The adapter plate has a cutout that accommodates the holder elements, allowing the connection device to be mounted on the wall without the holder elements being damaged during installation or operation.
2Device complexity
If the adapter plate is thin, then mounting is simpler, but dust and moisture can penetrate through the cutout
Solution Approach 1:
The solution extends from a two-dimensional flat plate to a three-dimensional structure by adding an overhang that protrudes from the adapter plate. This overhang creates a protective ledge that prevents dust and moisture from penetrating into the cutout, while the adapter plate itself remains relatively thin and simple.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the connection device is fixed rigidly, then mounting stability is improved, but reconfiguration becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The holder elements are designed with adjustable characteristics, allowing them to be positioned and fixed at different locations. The displacement means enables the holder elements to be adjusted along the adapter plate, providing both stable mounting when fixed and reconfiguration capability when needed.
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AI summary
The arrangement (1) has a testing device (2) inserted into a connection device (3) and provided for testing and measuring electrical values of electrical devices connected to the connection device. The connection device comprises connection units and a lower side, where the connection device is partially connected to an adapter plate (9) over the lower side. The adapter plate is mounted at a closed wall, and has a surface contour that is partially adapted to surface contour of the lower side. The connection device has holders (4b) for fastening the connection device to a supporting rail (25).