Adjustable Connector Bracket Assembly for Busbar Frame Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional busbar power connectors are fixed in position and require re-designing to match actual output slots, leading to inefficiencies in assembly and adjustment.

Innovation Solution

A position-adjustable assembling structure comprising a first and second bracket, and assembling parts that allow the connector to be adjusted on a frame without disassembly, using thumb screws or quick release screws for precise positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the busbar power connector is directly locked on the frame through screws, then the connector is firmly fixed, but the position cannot be adjusted and requires re-design for different positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition adjustabilityVSAvoidassembling structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is divided into a first frame and a second frame, with the connector positioned between them. The first and second brackets are separately disposed on opposite sides of the frame, allowing independent adjustment of each bracket's position to achieve connector repositioning without complete disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The assembling structure transitions from a fixed state to an adjustable state through movable brackets. The brackets can be repositioned along the frame using assembling parts, enabling dynamic adaptation to different output slot positions while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the busbar power connector position needs to be changed, then adaptability improves, but the connector must be dismounted and re-assembled which increases assembly time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition flexibilityVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The first and second brackets are pre-disposed on opposite sides of the frame with multiple positioning options. The assembling parts are designed to facilitate quick repositioning without requiring complete disassembly, allowing operators to adjust the connector position efficiently by simply repositioning the brackets along the frame.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional fixed-type frame is used, then manufacturing is simple, but compatibility with various power supply configurations is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with power supply configurationsVSAvoidframe design simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The frame structure with oppositely disposed brackets and movable assembling parts serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables position adjustment, and ensures electrical connection stability. This universal design allows the same frame structure to accommodate various power supply output slot configurations without requiring custom designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20240284629A1Assembling structure
Publication Date: 2024.08.22 LITE ON TECH CORP
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AI summary

An assembling structure for assembling a connector on a frame is provided. The assembling structure includes a front bracket, a rear bracket, and a plurality of assembling parts. The front bracket and the rear bracket are disposed on opposite sides of the frame, and the assembling parts are configured to assemble the front bracket and the rear bracket. The frame has an upper frame and a lower frame, the connector is arranged between the upper frame and the lower frame by combining the front bracket, the rear bracket, and the assembling parts, and the positions of the front bracket, the rear bracket and the connector on the frame are adjustable.