Bridge Contact Plug Connector Module for Flexible Current Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
The flexibility of modular industrial plug connectors is limited due to the fixed geometry of plug connector modules, which restricts the number of modules that can be accommodated in a holding frame, and complicates the distribution of currents in data centers.
Innovation Solution
A plug connector module with a bridge contact element that has exactly one connection region for a conductor and at least two contact regions for mating plug connector modules, allowing for flexible configuration and optimal use of space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If plug connector modules have fixed cube-shaped geometry, then they can be uniformly inserted into holding frame spaces, but the number of modules that can be accommodated is limited and flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The plug connector module is divided into a housing and a bridge contact element that can be inserted into the housing. This segmentation allows the bridge contact element to provide multiple contact regions (at least two) within a single module space, effectively increasing the functional capacity without requiring additional holding frame spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge contact element combines multiple contact functions into a single component that occupies one module space. By merging multiple contact regions into one bridge contact element, the system achieves higher adaptability and current distribution capability without increasing the number of modules or holding frame spaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate bridge conductors are used to distribute neutral conductors, then current distribution is achieved, but space is wasted and configuration becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge contact element merges multiple contact functions into a single component. Instead of using separate bridge conductors for each connection, the bridge contact element provides at least two contact regions within one module space, achieving efficient current distribution without wasting space or complicating the configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge contact element is designed as a multi-functional component that can provide multiple contact regions for different current distribution needs. This universal component can handle various configuration requirements (different numbers and types of contact regions) without requiring additional separate components, thereby optimizing space utilization.
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AI summary
A plug connector module for a modular industrial plug has a connection side for connecting a conductor of a cable, in particular a multi-wire cable, and a contact side for electrically connecting to a mating plug connector module. Precisely one connection opening for a conductor of the cable is provided on the connection side, and at least two contact openings are provided on the contact side for accessing a mating plug connector module. The plug connector module has a bridge contact element which has precisely one connection region for an electric conductor, and the connection region is paired with the connection opening, wherein the bridge contact element has at least two contact regions for contacting a respective mating contact element of a mating plug connector module, and each contact region is paired with a contact opening.