Universal Bus Bar Block for Flexible Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bus bar systems are inflexible and require different configurations for horizontal and vertical assemblies, necessitating separate components for each system.
Innovation Solution
A bus bar block design featuring two identical bus bars with insulating enclosures, each with terminal lugs on one side, connected via an electro-conductive holding device that allows for the arrangement of lugs on both sides, enabling flexible assembly for both horizontal and vertical configurations using the same type of bus bar block.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different bus bar configurations are used for horizontal and vertical assemblies, then the specific assembly requirements are met, but the number of component types increases and flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single bus bar block configuration that can serve both horizontal and vertical assembly applications. The bus bar block features terminal lugs on opposite sides that can connect to machines from either orientation, eliminating the need for separate horizontal and vertical bus bar types. This multi-functional design allows the same component to adapt to different assembly configurations through orientation rather than requiring different component designs.
2Ease of operation
If terminal lugs are arranged on both sides of vertical terminal bar for aligning machines, then machine alignment is improved, but the system becomes extremely inflexible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by positioning terminal lugs on opposite sides of the bus bar block in an asymmetric arrangement relative to the block's geometry. This allows machines to be aligned from either side depending on the application, providing machine alignment capability while maintaining flexibility. The asymmetric lug positioning enables the same bus bar block to be used in different orientations (horizontal or vertical) without requiring symmetric designs that would limit flexibility.
3Reliability
If multiple different bus bar types are required for different systems, then specific system requirements are met, but variability and flexibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the bus bar functionality into modular terminal lugs that can be selectively connected. The bus bar block contains multiple terminal lugs that can be independently connected to different machines or systems, allowing the same bus bar block to be configured for different system requirements through selective connection rather than requiring different bus bar types. This modular approach maintains system-specific performance while increasing variability and flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a highly versatile and compact bus bar block that can accommodate terminal lugs on two opposite sides, reducing the number of components needed and allowing for easy adjustment to fit various machine sizes, thereby enhancing flexibility and efficiency in assembly.
Implementation Method 1
The holding device for each terminal bar of one of the two bus bars is comprised of an electro-conductive connection element that is structured such that it can be connected with the terminal lug using a first end section of one of the terminal bars of the first bus bar and with the second end section using the terminal lug of a terminal bar of the second bus bar and thus make a connection to a connecting contact
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AI summary
The invention relates to a bus bar block with a first bus bar and a second bus bar, each of which has an insulating enclosure, which is at least partially open on one side across from the base side, with, in each enclosure, at least one terminal bar being arranged on which several terminal lugs are arranged such that they protrude from the enclosure in sections through the at least partially open side, with the two bus bars being arranged on a holding device such that their base areas are facing each other, with the holding device for each terminal bar of one of the two bus bars having an electro-conductive connection element, which is designed such that it can be connected with a first end section using one of the terminal lugs of a terminal bar of the first bus bar and with a second end section using one of the terminal lugs of a terminal bar of the second bus bar and such that it makes a connection to a connection contact.