Movable Bogie Connector Assembly for Vertical Misalignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing bogie apparatuses face difficulties in coupling and electrically connecting with external components due to vertical misalignment of male and female structures, which hinders smooth movement and alignment.
Innovation Solution
The bogie apparatus is designed with a connector assembly that includes a socket part, a socket mounting part, and a guide bush, allowing for vertical movement and alignment with external coupling assemblies, even when misaligned, through the use of an elastic part and strategically designed mounting holes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the connector assembly is fixed rigidly to the bogie apparatus, then the structural stability is improved, but the ability to accommodate vertical misalignment during coupling deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is designed to be movable relative to the bogie apparatus in the vertical direction, transforming a static rigid connection into a dynamic adjustable connection. This allows the connector to adapt its position to accommodate vertical misalignment between male and female structures during coupling operations
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling system is divided into two independent parts: the bogie apparatus with its connector assembly and the external component with its coupling assembly. This segmentation allows each part to be positioned independently, enabling the movable connector to compensate for vertical misalignment between the segmented components
2Ease of operation
If the connector assembly is made movable to accommodate misalignment, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly transitions from a fixed state to a movable state during the coupling process, enabling easy alignment and connection operations. The mobility is constrained to the vertical direction only, maintaining stability in other dimensions
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly is pre-configured with movable capability before the coupling operation begins, allowing it to automatically adjust to the correct position during insertion. This preliminary design of mobility ensures smooth coupling without requiring manual adjustment or forcing
Data Source
AI summary
One embodiment of a bogie apparatus may comprise: a horizontal frame; vertical frames respectively coupled to both ends of the horizontal frame and provided in a pair; an end bar having both end parts respectively coupled to one end of the pair of horizontal frames; and a connector assembly coupled to the end bar so as to move in at least one direction among upward, downward, left, and right directions. The connector assembly may comprise: a socket portion having a plurality of wiring terminals; a socket mounting portion having the socket portion mounted thereon, and provided in a plate shape; and a guide bushing formed so as to protrude from the socket mounting portion and away from the socket portion, and having a hollow.