Adjustable Electric Contact Module with Movable Slider
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric contact modules and boxes lack customizability for adjustable electrical connections, requiring multiple types for leading and trailing plugging or separation, and are not easily adaptable post-assembly.
Innovation Solution
A modular electric contact system with a slider and casing design that allows customizable electrical connections, adjustable insertion force, and tamper-proof locking, enabling flexible positioning and connection of contact modules without external components, using a moveable shifter for secure electrical contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different types of contact modules are used for leading and trailing plugging or separation, then the electrical connection requirements are met, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The slider is made movable within the casing, allowing it to be positioned in multiple locations to change the electrical connection timing from fixed to adjustable. This dynamic element enables a single contact module to perform multiple functions that previously required different module types.
Solution Approach 2:
The contact module is designed with a universal structure where the slider can be positioned to achieve both leading and trailing plugging or separation functions. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate specialized modules for each function.
2Ease of manufacture
If the contact box is assembled with fixed contact modules, then the assembly process is simple, but the customizability for different electrical connection requirements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The contact module is segmented into a casing and a movable slider that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the basic assembly to remain simple while enabling post-assembly customization by adjusting the slider position to different locations within the casing.
Solution Approach 2:
The slider's movability within the casing provides post-assembly adaptability without complicating the initial assembly process. The dynamic positioning capability allows customization after assembly while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
3Ease of manufacture
If the electrical contact points are fixed in position, then the manufacturing process is straightforward, but the ability to adjust insertion force and contact timing is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The slider's position within the casing determines the electrical contact timing and insertion force characteristics. By making the slider movable to different fixed positions, the system maintains manufacturing straightforwardness while enabling operational adjustment of contact parameters.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an electric contact module, particularly electric test module, for an electric unit, preferably an electric distribution unit such as an electric voltage or power distribution unit or an installation of an electrical substation of an urban electrical power system, having a casing having first electrical contact means electrically connectable by/to a first electric unit, and a slider having second electrical contact means electrically connectable by/to a second electric unit. The slider may be provided in a plurality of positions in relation to the casing. Locking recesses 132 and locking protrusions 232 may be used to set the positions of the slider. Furthermore, an electric contact box is disclosed having one or a plurality of electric contact modules according to the invention, wherein the electric contact box preferably comprises two, three or five electric contact modules or an integer multiple thereof.