Bus Connector System Without Mounting Rail
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bus connector systems require a mounting rail for installation, which increases installation effort and limits flexibility and cost-effectiveness, as they are designed to function only when positioned within a DIN C rail.
Innovation Solution
A bus connector system where the bus circuit board is directly attached to the equipment housing without a mounting rail, allowing for flexible and cost-effective electrical and mechanical connections, with options for adaptation to different mounting plates and variable contact configurations using pin and socket strips and retaining or snap elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mounting rail is used to install the bus connector system, then the electrical connection between devices is established reliably, but the installation effort and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the mounting rail from the system, extracting this intermediate component that previously was necessary for both mechanical support and electrical connection. The bus circuit board is now directly integrated into the device housing, eliminating the need for separate mounting infrastructure while maintaining reliable electrical connections through direct housing-to-housing contacts.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of the device housing and the mounting structure into a single integrated unit. The housing itself now serves both as the protective enclosure and as the mounting interface, while also incorporating the bus circuit board integration. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate mounting rails and reduces overall system complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If a mounting rail is required for the bus connector system, then standardized installation is achieved, but the adaptability to different mounting surfaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device housing is designed with universal mounting features that can adapt to various mounting surfaces including walls, ceilings, and different types of plates. The integrated bus circuit board and housing design allows the same device to be installed in multiple configurations without requiring specialized mounting rails, thereby achieving both standardization and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable and flexible mounting elements that can adapt to different installation scenarios. The housing design allows for dynamic configuration options, enabling the same device to be securely mounted on various surface types and orientations, providing both standardized installation procedures and high adaptability.
3Strength
If traditional bus connector systems with mounting rails are used, then mechanical support is provided, but the installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By removing the mounting rail component, the patent eliminates the time-consuming steps of rail installation and device attachment to the rail. The device can be directly mounted to the final surface, reducing installation steps and time while the integrated housing design provides sufficient mechanical support without the intermediate rail structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bus circuit board is pre-integrated into the device housing during manufacturing, so that upon installation, the device is ready for immediate electrical connection without requiring separate mounting rail assembly. This preliminary integration of the bus board into the housing structure eliminates post-installation configuration steps and reduces overall installation time.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a bus connector system with a bus circuit board (2) for establishing an electrical connection between electrical devices, wherein the bus circuit board is detachably attached to a housing of the electrical device. The basic idea of the present invention is advantageously based on the fact that the bus circuit board is directly connected to the housing of the electrical device and thus a mounting rail is not required to establish the electrical contact between the devices.